Emmanuel Mensah (1990/1991 – 2017) was an American soldier from Ghana who died while saving people from a fire in The Bronx, New York City. A street was renamed after him.[1][2]
Emmanuel Mensah | |
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Born | 1990 or 1991 Ghana |
Died | (aged 26) The Bronx, New York City, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
References
edit- ^ Southall, Ashley (February 17, 2018). "Soldier Who Died Saving People From Bronx Fire Is Hailed at His Funeral". The New York Times. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ Rempfer, Kyle (January 9, 2018). "Soldier who died rescuing four from Bronx fire will receive Soldier's Medal". Army Times. Retrieved August 16, 2020.