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Born: 12/10/1923 at Kansas City, Missouri Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri *  Lyell, William Franklin
Corporal, U.S. Army Company F, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division Date of Action: August 31, 1951 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to William Franklin Lyell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company F, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Chup'a-ri, Korea, on 31 August 1951. When his platoon leader was killed, Corporal Lyell assumed command and led his unit in an assault on strongly fortified enemy positions located on commanding terrain. When his platoon came under vicious, raking fire which halted the forward movement, Corporal Lyell seized a 57-mm. recoilless rifle and unhesitatingly moved ahead to a suitable firing position from which he delivered deadly accurate fire completely destroying an enemy bunker, killing its occupants. He then returned to his platoon and was resuming the assault when the unit was again subjected to intense hostile fire from two other bunkers. Disregarding his personal safety, armed with grenades he charged forward hurling grenades into one of the enemy emplacements, and although painfully wounded in this action he pressed on destroying the bunker and killing six of the foe. He then continued his attack against a third enemy position, throwing grenades as he ran forward, annihilating four enemy soldiers. He then led his platoon to the north slope of the hill where positions were occupied from which effective fire was delivered against the enemy in support of friendly troops moving up. Fearlessly exposing himself to enemy fire, he continuously moved about directing and encouraging his men until he was mortally wounded by enemy mortar fire. Corporal Lyell's extraordinary heroism, indomitable courage, and aggressive leadership reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Born: 2/14/1929 at Hickman, Tennessee Home Town: Old Hickory, Tennessee * Corporal, U.S. Army Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Date of Action: September 6, 1952 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Benito Martinez, Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Satae-ri, Korea, on 6 September 1952. While manning a listening post forward of the main line of resistance, Corporal Martinez' position was attacked by a hostile force of reinforced company strength. In the bitter fighting which ensued, the enemy infiltrated the defense perimeter and, realizing that encirclement was imminent, Corporal Martinez elected to remain at his post in an attempt to stem the onslaught. In a daring defense, he raked the attacking troops with crippling fire, inflicting numerous casualties. Although contacted by sound power phone several times, he insisted that no attempt be made to rescue him because of the danger involved. Soon thereafter, the hostile forces rushed the emplacement, forcing him to make a limited withdrawal with only an automatic rifle and pistol to defend himself. After a courageous six-hour stand and shortly before dawn, he called in for the last time, stating that the enemy was converging on his position His magnificent stand enabled friendly elements to reorganize, attack, and regain the key terrain. Corporal Martinez' incredible valor and supreme sacrifice reflect lasting glory upon himself and are in keeping with the honored traditions of the military service.
Born: 4/21/1932 at Fort Hancock, Texas Home Town: Fort Hancock, Texas *  McGovern, Robert Milton
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army Company A, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Date of Action: January 30, 1951 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Robert Milton McGovern, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company A, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Kamyangjan-ni, Korea, on 30 January 1951. As First Lieutenant McGovern led his platoon up a slope to engage hostile troops emplaced in bunker-type pillboxes with connecting trenches, the unit came under heavy machinegun and rifle fire from the crest of the hill, approximately 75 yards distant. Despite a wound sustained in this initial burst of withering fire, First Lieutenant McGovern, assured the men of his ability to continue on and urged them forward. Forging up the rocky incline, he fearlessly led the platoon to within several yards of its objective when the ruthless foe threw and rolled a vicious barrage of hand grenades on the group and halted the advance. Enemy fire increased in volume and intensity and First Lieutenant McGovern realizing that casualties were rapidly increasing and the morale of his men badly shaken, hurled back several grenades before they exploded. Then, disregarding his painful wound and weakened condition he charged a machinegun emplacement which was raking his position with flanking fire. When he was within ten yards of the position a burst of fire ripped the carbine from his hands, but, undaunted, he continued his lone-man assault and, firing his pistol and throwing grenades, killed seven hostile soldiers before falling mortally wounded in front of the gun he had silenced. First Lieutenant McGovern's incredible display of valor imbued his men with indomitable resolution to avenge his death. Fixing bayonets and throwing grenades, they charged with such ferocity that hostile positions were overrun and the enemy routed from the hill. The inspirational leadership, unflinching courage, and intrepid actions of First Lieutenant McGovern reflected utmost glory on himself and the honored tradition of the military services.
Born: 1/24/1928 at Washington, Washington, D.C. Home Town: Washington, D.C. Robert McGovern is buried at Arlington, side-by-side with his younger brother Second Lieutenant Jerome McGovern, who was killed in action in Korea on February 10, 1951, just twelve days after Robert McGovern was killed in his Medal of Honor action. Jerome McGovern earned the Silver Star in his final heroic battle. * Sergeant, U.S. Army Company B, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division Date of Action: July 4, 1951
The Medal of Honor is presented to Leroy A. Mendonca, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company B, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Chich-on, Korea, on 4 July 1951. After Sergeant Mendonca's platoon, in an exhaustive fight, had captured Hill 586, the newly won positions were assaulted during the night by a numerically superior enemy force. When the First Platoon positions were outflanked and under great pressure and the platoon was ordered to withdraw to a secondary line of defense, Sergeant Mendonca voluntarily remained in an exposed position and covered the platoon's withdrawal. Although under murderous enemy fire, he fired his weapon and hurled grenades at the onrushing enemy until his supply of ammunition was exhausted. He fought on, clubbing with his rifle and using his bayonet until he was mortally wounded. After the action it was estimated that Sergeant Mendonca had accounted for 37 enemy casualties. His daring actions stalled the crushing assault, protecting the platoon's withdrawal to secondary positions, and enabling the entire unit to repel the enemy attack and retain possession of the vital hilltop position. Sergeant Mendonca's extraordinary gallantry and exemplary valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army.
Born: 8/2/1932 at Honolulu, Hawaii H Millett, Lewis Lee "Red" Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army Company E, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Date of Action: February 7, 1951 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Lewis Lee "Red" Millett, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Hill 180, Soam-Ni, Korea, on 7 February 1951. While personally leading his company in an attack against a strongly held position Captain Millett noted that the 1st Platoon was pinned down by small-arms, automatic, and antitank fire. Captain Millett ordered the 3d Platoon forward, placed himself at the head of the two platoons, and, with fixed bayonet, led the assault up the fire-swept hill. In the fierce charge Captain Millett bayoneted two enemy soldiers and boldly continued on, throwing grenades, clubbing and bayoneting the enemy, while urging his men forward by shouting encouragement. Despite vicious opposing fire, the whirlwind hand-to-hand assault carried to the crest of the hill. His dauntless leadership and personal courage so inspired his men that they stormed into the hostile position and used their bayonets with such lethal effect that the enemy fled in wild disorder. During this fierce onslaught Captain Millett was wounded by grenade fragments but refused evacuation until the objective was taken and firmly secured. The superb leadership, conspicuous courage, and consummate devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Millett were directly responsible for the successful accomplishment of a hazardous mission and reflect the highest credit on himself and the heroic traditions of the military service.
Born: 12/15/1920 at Mechanic Falls, Maine Home Town: Mechanic Falls, Maine Lewis Millett enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940, then, when it appeared that the U.S. would not enter the war, went AWOL to join the Canadian Army. A gunner in London, when at last the U.S. did declare war, in the summer of 1942 Millett turned himself in to the American Embassy. For nearly two years his Army Air Corps unit had carried him on its rolls as a DESERTER. Eventually Millett was assigned to the 1st Armored Division, serving in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, and earning a Silver Star. While serving in combat in Italy, the desertion charge from SERGEANT Millett's former unit caught up to him and he was notified he had been brought up before a summary court-martial and sentenced to 30 days hard labor, a $52 fine, and suspension of his sergeant's stripes. Less than a year later, Millett received a battlefield promotion to Second Lieutenant and earned a Bronze Star. M Corporal, U.S. Army Company H, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division Date of Action: April 24 & 25, 1951
The Medal of Honor is presented to Hiroshi H. Miyamura, Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Taejon-ni, Korea, on 24 and 25 April 1951. On the night of 24 April, Company H was occupying a defensive position when the enemy fanatically attacked threatening to overrun the position. Corporal Miyamura, a machinegun squad leader, aware of the imminent danger to his men unhesitatingly jumped from his shelter wielding his bayonet in close hand-to-hand combat killing approximately ten of the enemy. Returning to his position, he administered first aid to the wounded and directed their evacuation. As another savage assault hit the line, he manned his machinegun and delivered withering fire until his ammunition was expended. He ordered the squad to withdraw while he stayed behind to render the gun inoperative. He then bayoneted his way through infiltrated enemy soldiers to a second gun emplacement and assisted in its operation. When the intensity of the attack necessitated the withdrawal of the company Corporal Miyamura ordered his men to fall back while he remained to cover their movement. He killed more than 50 of the enemy before his ammunition was depleted and he was severely wounded. He maintained his magnificent stand despite his painful wounds, continuing to repel the attack until his position was overrun. When last seen he was fighting ferociously against an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers. Corporal Miyamura's indomitable heroism and consummate devotion to duty reflect the utmost glory on himself and uphold the illustrious traditions on the military service.
Born: 10/6/1925 at Gallup, New Mexico Home Town: Gallup, New Mexico Hiroshi Miyamura's Medal of Honor award was classified by the US Army for 28 months, while the brave young soldier was held by the North Koreans as a Prisoner of War. He was the second Japanese-American to receive the Medal of Honor, and the only living Japanese-American recipient until upgrades to the 442d Regimental Combat Team in 2001. M  ize, Ola Lee
Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Company K, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division Date of Action: June 10 & 11, 1953 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Ola Lee Mize, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company K, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Surang-ni, Korea, on 10 and 11 June 1953. Company K was committed to the defense of "Outpost Harry", a strategically valuable position, when the enemy launched a heavy attack. Learning that a comrade on a friendly listening post had been wounded Sergeant Major Mize moved through the intense barrage, accompanied by a medical aid man, and rescued the wounded soldier. On returning to the main position he established an effective defense system and inflicted heavy casualties against attacks from determined enemy assault forces which had penetrated into trenches within the outpost area. During his fearless actions he was blown down by artillery and grenade blasts three times but each time he dauntlessly returned to his position, tenaciously fighting and successfully repelling hostile attacks. When enemy onslaughts ceased he took his few men and moved from bunker to bunker, firing through apertures and throwing grenades at the foe, neutralizing their positions. When an enemy soldier stepped out behind a comrade, prepared to fire, Master Sergeant Mize killed him, saving the life of his fellow soldier. After rejoining the platoon, moving from man to man, distributing ammunition, and shouting words of encouragement he observed a friendly machinegun position overrun. He immediately fought his way to the position, killing ten of the enemy and dispersing the remainder. Fighting back to the command post, and finding several friendly wounded there, he took a position to protect them. Later, securing a radio, he directed friendly artillery fire upon the attacking enemy's routes of approach. At dawn he helped regroup for a counterattack which successfully drove the enemy from the outpost. Master Sergeant Mize's valorous conduct and unflinching courage reflect lasting glory upon himself and uphold the noble traditions of the military service.
Born: 8/28/1931 at Albertville, Alabama Home Town: Gadsen, Alabama In the early 1960s Ola Mize joined the new and fledgling Army Special Forces (Green Beret). He spent 20 years among these Army elite, including commanding the special Forces Schools at Fort Bragg and nearly four years of duty in Vietnam, during which he was shot three times. * Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army Company E, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Date of Action: May 20, 1951
The Medal of Honor is presented to Donald Raymond Moyer, Sergeant 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 E, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Seoul, Korea, on 20 May 1951. Sergeant First Class Moyer's platoon was committed to attack and secure commanding terrain stubbornly defended by a numerically superior hostile force emplaced in well-fortified positions. Advancing up the rocky hill, the leading elements came under intense automatic weapons, small- arms, and grenade fire, wounding the platoon leader and platoon sergeant. Sergeant First Class Moyer, realizing the success of the mission was imperiled, rushed to the head of the faltering column, assumed command and urged the men forward. Inspired by Sergeant First Class Moyer's unflinching courage, the troops responded magnificently, but as they reached the final approaches to the rugged crest of the hill, enemy fire increased in volume and intensity and the fanatical foe showered the platoon with grenades. Undaunted, the valiant group forged ahead, and as they neared the top of the hill, the enemy hurled a grenade into their midst. Sergeant First Class Moyer, fully aware of the odds against him, unhesitatingly threw himself on the grenade, absorbing the full blast of the explosion with his body. Although mortally wounded in this fearless display of valor, Sergeant First Class Moyer's intrepid act saved several of his comrades from death or serious injury, and his inspirational leadership and consummate devotion to duty contributed significantly to the subsequent seizure of the enemy stronghold and reflect lasting glory on himself and the noble traditions of the military service.
Born: 4/15/1930 at Pontiac, Michigan Home Town: Keego Harbor, Michigan * Private First class, U.S. Army Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division Date of Action: August 31 - September 3, 1950 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to Joseph R. Ouellette, Private First class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at the Makioug-Chang River salient, Yongsan, Korea, from 31 August to 3 September 1950. When an enemy assault cut off and surrounded his unit, Private First Class Ouellette voluntarily made a reconnaissance of a nearby hill under intense enemy fire to locate friendly troop positions and obtain information of the enemy's strength and location. Finding that friendly troops were not on the hill, he worked his way back to his unit under heavy fire. Later, when an airdrop of water was made outside the perimeter, he again braved enemy fire in an attempt to retrieve water for his unit. Finding the dropped cans broken and devoid of water, he returned to his unit. His heroic attempt greatly increased his comrades' morale. When ammunition and grenades ran low, Private First Class Ouellette again slipped out of the perimeter to collect these from the enemy dead. After collecting grenades he was attacked by an enemy soldier. He killed this enemy in hand-to-hand combat, gathered up the ammunition, and returned to his unit. When the enemy attacked on 3 September, they assaulted his position with grenades. On six occasions Private First Class Ouellette leaped from his foxhole to escape exploding grenades. In doing so, he had to face enemy small-arms fire. He continued his resistance, despite a severe wound, until he lost his life. The extraordinary heroism and intrepidity displayed by Private First Class Ouellette reflect the highest credit on himself and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service .
Born: 5/9/1930 at Lowell, Massachusetts Home Town: Lowell, Massachusetts * Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army 52d Transportation Truck Battalion, X Corps Artillery Date of Action: November 29 - December 10, 1950 Citation: The Medal of Honor is presented to John Upshur Dennis Page, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty in a series of exploits while attached to the 52d Transportation Truck Battalion, in action against enemy aggressor forces at the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea, from 29 November to 10 December 1950. On 29 November, Lieutenant Colonel Page left X Corps Headquarters at Hamhung with the mission of establishing traffic control on the main supply route to 1st Marine Division positions and those of some Army elements on the Chosin Reservoir plateau. Having completed his mission Lieutenant Colonel Page was free to return to the safety of Hamhung but chose to remain on the plateau to aid an isolated signal station, thus being cut off with elements of the marine division. After rescuing his jeep driver by breaking up an ambush near a destroyed bridge Lieutenant Colonel Page reached the lines of a surrounded marine garrison at Koto-ri. He then voluntarily developed and trained a reserve force of assorted army troops trapped with the marines. By exemplary leadership and tireless devotion he made an effective tactical unit available. In order that casualties might be evacuated, an airstrip was improvised on frozen ground partly outside of the Koto-ri defense perimeter which was continually under enemy attack. During two such attacks, Lieutenant Colonel Page exposed himself on the airstrip to direct fire on the enemy, and twice mounted the rear deck of a tank, manning the machinegun on the turret to drive the enemy back into a no man's land. On 3 December while being flown low over enemy lines in a light observation plane, Lieutenant Colonel Page dropped hand grenades on Chinese positions and sprayed foxholes with automatic fire from his carbine. After ten days of constant fighting the marine and army units in the vicinity of the Chosin Reservoir had succeeded in gathering at the edge of the plateau and Lieutenant Colonel Page was flown to Hamhung to arrange for artillery support of the beleaguered troops attempting to break out. Again Lieutenant Colonel Page refused an opportunity to remain in safety and returned to give every assistance to his comrades. As the column slowly moved south Lieutenant Colonel Page joined the rear guard. When it neared the entrance to a narrow pass it came under frequent attacks on both flanks. Mounting an abandoned tank Lieutenant Colonel Page manned the machinegun, braved heavy return fire, and covered the passing vehicles until the danger diminished. Later when another attack threatened his section of the convoy, then in the middle of the pass, Lieutenant Colonel Page took a machinegun to the hillside and delivered effective counterfire, remaining exposed while men and vehicles passed through the ambuscade. On the night of 10 December the convoy reached the bottom of the pass but was halted by a strong enemy force at the front and on both flanks. Deadly small-arms fire poured into the column. Realizing the danger to the column as it lay motionless, Lieutenant Colonel Page fought his way to the head of the column and plunged forward into the heart of the hostile position. His intrepid action so surprised the enemy that their ranks became disordered and suffered heavy casualties. Heedless of his safety, as he had been throughout the preceding ten days, Lieutenant Colonel Page remained forward, fiercely engaging the enemy single-handed until mortally wounded. By his valiant and aggressive spirit Lieutenant Colonel Page enabled friendly forces to stand off the enemy. His outstanding courage, unswerving devotion to duty, and supreme self-sacrifice reflect great credit upon Lieutenant Colonel Page and are in the highest tradition of the military service. |
Martinez, Benito
Mendonca, Leroy A.
ome Town: Honolulu, Hawaii
iyamura, Hiroshi H. (POW)
Moyer, Donald Raymond
Ouellette, Joseph R.
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