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Korean WarA  dams, Stanley Taylor
Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Company A, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division Date of Action: February 4, 1951 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Stanley Taylor Adams, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Sesim-ni, Korea on 4 February 1951. At approximately 0100 hours, Master Sergeant Adams' platoon, holding an outpost some 200 yards ahead of his company, came under a determined attack by an estimated 250 enemy troops. Intense small-arms, machinegun, and mortar fire from 3 sides pressed the platoon back against the main line of resistance. Observing approximately 150 hostile troops silhouetted against the skyline advancing against his platoon, Master Sergeant Adams leaped to his feet, urged his men to fix bayonets, and he, with 13 members of his platoon, charged this hostile force with indomitable courage. Within 50 yards of the enemy Master Sergeant Adams was knocked to the ground when pierced in the leg by an enemy bullet. He jumped to his feet and, ignoring his wound, continued on to close with the enemy when he was knocked down four times from the concussion of grenades which had bounced off his body. Shouting orders he charged the enemy positions and engaged them in hand-to-hand combat where man after man fell before his terrific onslaught with bayonet and rifle butt. After nearly an hour of vicious action Master Sergeant Adams and his comrades routed the fanatical foe, killing over 50 and forcing the remainder to withdraw. Upon receiving orders that his battalion was moving back he provided cover fire while his men withdrew. Master Sergeant Adams' superb leadership, incredible courage, and consummate devotion to duty so inspired his comrades that the enemy attack was completely thwarted, saving his battalion from possible disaster. His sustained personal bravery and indomitable fighting spirit against overwhelming odds reflect the utmost glory upon himself and uphold the finest traditions of the infantry and the military service.
Born: 5/9/1922 at DeSoto, Kansas Home Town: Olathe, Kansas * Private First Class, U.S. Army Company K, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division Date of Action: June 4, 1953 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Charles Heyward Barker, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in while serving with Company K, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Sokkogae, Korea on 4 June 1953. While participating in a combat patrol engaged in screening an approach to "Pork-Chop Outpost," Private First Class Barker and his companions surprised and engaged an enemy group digging emplacements on the slope. Totally unprepared, the hostile troops sought cover. After ordering Private First Class Barker and a comrade to lay down a base of fire, the patrol leader maneuvered the remainder of the platoon to a vantage point on higher ground. Private First Class Barker moved to an open area firing his rifle and hurling grenades on the hostile positions. As enemy action increased in volume and intensity, mortar bursts fell on friendly positions, ammunition was in critical supply, and the platoon was ordered to withdraw into a perimeter defense preparatory to moving back to the outpost. Voluntarily electing to cover the retrograde movement, he gallantly maintained a defense and was last seen in close hand-to-hand combat with the enemy. Private First Class Barker's unflinching courage, consummate devotion to duty, and supreme sacrifice enabled the patrol to complete the mission and effect an orderly withdrawal to friendly lines, reflecting lasting glory upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the military service.
Born: 4/12/1935 at Pickens County, South Carolina Home Town: Pickens County, South Carolina * Private First Class, U.S. Army Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division Date of Action: June 24, 1951 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Emory L. Bennett, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Sobangsan, Korea on 24 June 1951. At approximately 0200 hours, two enemy battalions swarmed up the ridge line in a ferocious banzai charge in an attempt to dislodge Private First Class Bennett's company from its defensive positions. Meeting the challenge, the gallant defenders delivered destructive retaliation, but the enemy pressed the assault with fanatical determination and the integrity of the perimeter was imperiled. Fully aware of the odds against him, Private First Class Bennett unhesitatingly left his foxhole, moved through withering fire, stood within full view of the enemy, and, employing his automatic rifle, poured crippling fire into the ranks of the onrushing assailants, inflicting numerous casualties. Although wounded, Private First Class Bennett gallantly maintained his one-man defense and the attack was momentarily halted. During this lull in battle, the company regrouped for counterattack, but the numerically superior foe soon infiltrated into the position. Upon orders to move back, Private First Class Bennett voluntarily remained to provide covering fire for the withdrawing elements, and, defying the enemy, continued to sweep the charging foe with devastating fire until mortally wounded. His willing self-sacrifice and intrepid actions saved the position from being overrun and enabled the company to effect an orderly withdrawal. Private First Class Bennett's unflinching courage and consummate devotion to duty reflect lasting glory on himself and the military service.
Born: 12/20/1929 at New Smyrna Beach, Florida Home Town: Cocoa, Florida B  leak, David Bruce
Sergeant, U.S. Army Medical Company, 2d Battalion, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division Date of Action: June 14, 1952 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to David Bruce Bleak, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Medical Company, 2d Battalion, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Minari-gol, Korea on 14 June 1952. As a medical aidman, Sergeant Bleak volunteered to accompany a reconnaissance patrol committed to engage the enemy and capture a prisoner for interrogation. Forging up the rugged slope of the key terrain, the group was subjected to intense automatic weapons and small arms fire and suffered several casualties. After administering to the wounded, he continued to advance with the patrol. Nearing the military crest of the hill, while attempting to cross the fire-swept area to attend the wounded, he came under hostile fire from a small group of the enemy concealed in a trench. Entering the trench he closed with the enemy, killed two with bare hands and a third with his trench knife. Moving from the emplacement, he saw a concussion grenade fall in front of a companion and, quickly shifting his position, shielded the man from the impact of the blast. Later, while ministering to the wounded, he was struck by a hostile bullet but, despite the wound, he undertook to evacuate a wounded comrade. As he moved down the hill with his heavy burden, he was attacked by two enemy soldiers with fixed bayonets. Closing with the aggressors, he grabbed them and smacked their heads together, then carried his helpless comrade down the hill to safety. Sergeant Bleak's dauntless courage and intrepid actions reflect utmost credit upon himself and are in keeping with the honored traditions of the military service.
Born: 2/27/1932 at Idaho Falls, Idaho Home Town: Shelley, Idaho * Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army Company I, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division Date of Action: March 7, 1951 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Nelson Vogel Brittin, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company I, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Yonggong-ni, Korea on 7 March 1951. Volunteering to lead his squad up a hill, with meager cover against murderous fire from the enemy, Sergeant First Class Brittin ordered his squad to give him support and, in the face of withering fire and bursting shells, he tossed a grenade at the nearest enemy position. On returning to his squad, he was knocked down and wounded by an enemy grenade. Refusing medical attention, he replenished his supply of grenades and returned, hurling grenades into hostile positions and shooting the enemy as they fled. When his weapon jammed, he leaped without hesitation into a foxhole and killed the occupants with his bayonet and the butt of his rifle. He continued to wipe out foxholes and, noting that his squad had been pinned down, he rushed to the rear of a machinegun position, threw a grenade into the nest, and ran around to its front, where he killed all three occupants with his rifle. Less than 100 yards up the hill, his squad again came under vicious fire from another camouflaged, sandbagged, machinegun nest well-flanked by supporting riflemen. Sergeant First Class Brittin again charged this new position in an aggressive endeavor to silence this remaining obstacle and ran direct into a burst of automatic fire which killed him instantly. In his sustained and driving action, he had killed 20 enemy soldiers and destroyed four automatic weapons. The conspicuous courage, consummate valor, and noble self-sacrifice displayed by Sergeant First Class Brittin enabled his inspired company to attain its objective and reflect the highest glory on himself and the heroic traditions of the military service.
Born: 10/31/1920 at Audubon, New Jersey Home Town: Audubon, New Jersey * Private First Class, U.S. Army Company D, 8th Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division Date of Action: September 4, 1950 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Melvin Louis Brown, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company D, 8th Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Kasan, Korea, on 4 September 1950. While his platoon was securing Hill 755 (the Walled City), the enemy, using heavy automatic weapons and small arms, counterattacked. Taking a position on a 50-foot-high wall he delivered heavy rifle fire on the enemy. His ammunition was soon expended and although wounded, he remained at his post and threw his few grenades into the attackers causing many casualties. When his supply of grenades was exhausted his comrades from nearby foxholes tossed others to him and he left his position, braving a hail of fire, to retrieve and throw them at the enemy. The attackers continued to assault his position and Private First Class Brown weaponless, drew his entrenching tool from his pack and calmly waited until they one-by- one peered over the wall, delivering each a crushing blow upon the head. Knocking ten or twelve enemy from the wall, his daring action so inspired his platoon that they repelled the attack and held their position. Private First Class Brown's extraordinary heroism, gallantry, and intrepidity reflect the highest credit upon himself and was in keeping with the honored traditions of the military service. Reportedly missing in action and officially killed in action, September 5, 1950.
Born: 2/22/1931 at Mahaffey, Pennsylvania Home Town: Erie, Pennsylvania B  urke, Lloyd Leslie "Scooter"
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army Company G, 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Date of Action: October 28, 1951 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Lloyd Leslie "Scooter" Burke, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Chong-don, Korea, on 28 October 1951. Intense enemy fire had pinned down leading elements of his company committed to secure commanding ground when First Lieutenant Burke left the command post to rally and urge the men to follow him toward three bunkers impeding the advance. Dashing to an exposed vantage point he threw several grenades at the bunkers, then, returning for an M1 rifle and adapter, he made a lone assault, wiping out the position and killing the crew. Closing on the center bunker he lobbed grenades through the opening and, with his pistol, killed three of its occupants attempting to surround him. Ordering his men forward he charged the third emplacement, catching several grenades in midair and hurling them back at the enemy. Inspired by his display of valor his men stormed forward, overran the hostile position, but were again pinned down by increased fire. Securing a light machinegun and three boxes of ammunition, First Lieutenant Burke dashed through the impact area to an open knoll, set up his gun and poured a crippling fire into the ranks of the enemy, killing approximately 75. Although wounded, he ordered more ammunition, reloading and destroying two mortar emplacements and a machinegun position with his accurate fire. Cradling the weapon in his arms he then led his men forward, killing some 25 more of the retreating enemy and securing the objective. First Lieutenant Burke's heroic action and daring exploits inspired his small force of 35 troops. His unflinching courage and outstanding leadership reflect the highest credit upon himself, the infantry, and the U.S. Army.
Born: 9/29/1924 at Tichnor, Arkansas Home Town: Stuttgart, Arkansas Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Korea)
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division Date of Action: October 08 & 9, 1951 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Tony K. Burris, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Mundung-ni, Korea, on 8 and 9 October 1951. On 8 October, when his company encountered intense fire from an entrenched hostile force, Sergeant First Class Burris charged forward alone, throwing grenades into the position and destroying approximately 15 of the enemy. On the following day, spearheading a renewed assault on enemy positions on the next ridge, he was wounded by machinegun fire but continued the assault, reaching the crest of the ridge ahead of his unit and sustaining a second wound. Calling for a 57-mm. recoilless rifle team, he deliberately exposed himself to draw hostile fire and reveal the enemy position. The enemy machinegun emplacement was destroyed. The company then moved forward and prepared to assault other positions on the ridge line. Sergeant First Class Burris, refusing evacuation and submitting only to emergency treatment, joined the unit in its renewed attack but fire from hostile emplacement halted the advance. Sergeant First Class Burris rose to his feet, charged forward and destroyed the first emplacement with its heavy machinegun and crew of six men. Moving out to the next emplacement, and throwing his last grenade which destroyed this position, he fell mortally wounded by enemy fire. Inspired by his consummate gallantry, his comrades renewed a spirited assault which overran enemy positions and secured Hill 605, a strategic position in the battle for "Heartbreak Ridge," Sergeant First Class Burris' indomitable fighting spirit, outstanding heroism, and gallant self-sacrifice reflect the highest glory upon himself, the infantry and the U.S. Army.
Born: 5/30/1929 at Blanchard, Oklahoma Home Town: Blanchard, Oklahoma *  Charlton, Cornelius H.
Sergeant, U.S. Army Company C, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Date of Action: June 2, 1951 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Cornelius H. Charlton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company C, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Chipo-ri, Korea, on 2 June 1951. Sergeant Charlton's platoon was attacking heavily defended hostile positions on commanding ground when the leader was wounded and evacuated. Sergeant Charlton assumed command, rallied the men, and spearheaded the assault against the hill. Personally eliminating two hostile positions and killing six of the enemy with his rifle fire and grenades, he continued up the slope until the unit suffered heavy casualties and became pinned down. Regrouping the men he led them forward only to be again hurled back by a shower of grenades. Despite a severe chest wound, Sergeant Charlton refused medical attention and led a third daring charge which carried to the crest of the ridge. Observing that the remaining emplacement which had retarded the advance was situated on the reverse slope, he charged it alone, was again hit by a grenade but raked the position with a devastating fire which eliminated it and routed the defenders. The wounds received during his daring exploits resulted in his death but his indomitable courage, superb leadership, and gallant self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit upon himself the infantry, and the military service.
Born: 7/24/1929 at East Gulf, West Virginia Home Town: Bronx County, New York * Sergeant, U.S. Army Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division Date of Action: July 19 & 20, 1953 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Gilbert Georgie Collier, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Tutayon, Korea, on 19 and 20 July 1953. Sergeant Collier was pointman and assistant leader of a combat patrol committed to make contact with the enemy. As the patrol moved forward through the darkness, he and his commanding officer slipped and fell from a steep, 60-foot cliff and were injured. Incapacitated by a badly sprained ankle which prevented immediate movement, the officer ordered the patrol to return to the safety of friendly lines. Although suffering from a painful back injury, Sergeant Collier elected to remain with his leader, and before daylight they managed to crawl back up and over the mountainous terrain to the opposite valley where they concealed themselves in the brush until nightfall, then edged toward their company positions. Shortly after leaving the daylight retreat they were ambushed and, in the ensuing fire fight, Sergeant Collier killed two hostile soldiers, received painful wounds, and was separated from his companion. Then, ammunition expended, he closed in hand-to-hand combat with four attacking hostile infantrymen, killing, wounding, and routing the foe with his bayonet. He was mortally wounded during this action, but made a valiant attempt to reach and assist his leader in a desperate effort to save his comrade's life without regard for his own personal safety. Sergeant Collier's unflinching courage, consummate devotion to duty, and gallant self-sacrifice reflect lasting glory upon himself and uphold the noble traditions of the military service.
Born: 12/30/1930 at Hunter, Arkansas Home Town: Tichnor, Arkansas *  Collier, John Walton
Corporal, U.S. Army Company C, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Date of Action: September 19, 1950 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to John Walton Collier, Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company C, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Chindoing-ni, Korea, on 19 September 1950. While engaged in an assault on a strategic ridge strongly defended by a fanatical enemy, the leading elements of his company encountered intense automatic weapons and grenade fire. Corporal Collier and three comrades volunteered and moved forward to neutralize an enemy machinegun position which was hampering the company's advance, but they were twice repulsed. On the third attempt, Corporal Collier, despite heavy enemy fire and grenade barrages, moved to an exposed position ahead of his comrades, assaulted and destroyed the machinegun nest, killing at least four enemy soldiers. As he returned down the rocky, fire-swept hill and joined his squad, an enemy grenade landed in their midst. Shouting a warning to his comrades, he, selflessly and unhesitatingly, threw himself upon the grenade and smothered its explosion with his body. This intrepid action saved his comrades from death or injury. Corporal Collier's supreme, personal bravery, consummate gallantry, and noble self-sacrifice reflect untold glory upon himself and uphold the honored traditions of the military service. |
Barker, Charles Heyward (MIA)
Bennett, Emory L.
Brittin, 
Brown, Melvin Louis (MIA)
Burris, Tony K.
Collier, Gilbert Georgie