Killed when he threw himself on a grenade

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Korean_War_Medal_of_Honor_recipients

This list represents all of the 137 United States military personnel who received theMedal of Honor for valor in combat during the Korean War. 98 Medals of Honor were awarded posthumously.

The Korean War was an escalation of border clashes between two rival Korean regimes (each of which was supported by external powers) with each Korean regime trying to topple the other through political and guerilla tactics. In a very narrow sense, some may refer to it as a civil war, though many other factors were at play.^[1] After failing to strengthen their cause in the free elections held in South Korea during May 1950^[2] and the refusal of South Korea to hold new elections per North Korean demands, the communist North Korean Army moved south on June 25, 1950 to attempt to reunite the Korean peninsula, which had been formally divided since 1948. The conflict was then expanded by the United States and theSoviet Union's involvement as part of the larger Cold War. The main hostilities were during the period from June 25, 1950 until thearmistice was signed on July 27, 1953.

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PhotoNameServiceRankPlace of actionDate of actionUnitNotesCharles G. Abrell †Marine CorpsCorporalHangnyong, KoreaJune 10, 19512nd Battalion, 1st Marines,1st Marine DivisionSacrificed his life to defeat an enemy bunkerStanley T. AdamsArmySergeant First ClassSesim-ni, KoreaFebruary 4, 195119th Infantry RegimentFor leading the repelling of an enemy attackWilliam E. BarberMarine CorpsCaptainBattle of Chosin Reservoir,KoreaNovember 28, 1950 toDecember 2, 1950Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine DivisionRisked his life as a commanding officer in action against enemy aggressor forcesCharles H. Barker †ArmyPrivateSokkogae, KoreaJune 4, 1953Company K, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionKilled while fighting the enemy in hand-to-hand combatWilliam B. Baugh †Marine CorpsPrivate First ClassKoto-ri to Hagaru-ri (along road between), KoreaNovember 29, 1950Company G, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Rein)Risked his life to save his fellow Marines during a nighttime enemy attack against a motorized column.Edward C. Benfold †NavyHospital Corpsman Third ClassKoreaSeptember 5, 19521st Marine Divisionmedical corpsman; sacrificed his life treating wounds and saving the lives of wounded Marines.Emory L. Bennett †ArmyPrivate First ClassSobangsan, KoreaJune 24, 1951Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division.Sacrificed his life to provide cover fire for withdrawing troops, continued to fire at the enemy until mortally wounded.David B. BleakArmySergeantMinari-gol, KoreaJune 14, 1952Medical Company 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry DivisionRisked his life to administer first aid to several wounded soldiers and killing several of the enemyNelson V. Brittin †ArmySergeant First ClassYonggong-ni, KoreaMarch 7, 1951Company I, 19th Infantry RegimentSacrificed his life to kill 20 enemy soldiers and destroying four automatic weapons to help his company advance into an enemy positionMelvin L. Brown †ArmyPrivate First ClassKasan, KoreaSeptember 4, 1950Company D, 8th Engineer Combat BattalionSingle handedly defended a section of wall until all of his grenades and ammo was expended. He was reportedKIA, September 5, 1950.Lloyd L. BurkeArmyFirst LieutenantChong-dong, KoreaOctober 28, 1951Company G, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry DivisionRisked his life to attack the enemy in order to rescue his company who had been pinned downTony K. Burris †ArmySergeant First ClassMundung-ni, KoreaOctober 8, 1951 toOctober 9, 1951Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life to destroy multiple enemy positions and killing several of the enemyHector A. Cafferata, Jr.Marine CorpsPrivateBattle of Chosin Reservoir,KoreaNovember 28, 1950Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Risked his life to single handedly fight off an enemy attackDavid B. Champagne †Marine CorpsCorporalKoreaMay 28, 1952Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life to save the other members of his fireteam by throwing an enemy grenade out of the trenchWilliam R. CharetteNavyHospital Corpsman Third ClassVegas Hill, KoreaMarch 27, 1953Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine DivisionMedical corpsman; aided many fallen Marines under heavy fire.Cornelius H. Charlton †ArmySergeantChipo-ri, KoreaJune 2, 1951Company C, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionKilled due to multiple wounds sustained after several attacks against the enemyStanley R. Christianson †Marine CorpsPrivate First ClassSeoul,KoreaSeptember 29, 1950Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed after remaining in his position to allow his fellow Marines to be notified of an enemy attackGilbert G. Collier †ArmyCorporalTutayon, KoreaJuly 19, 1953 toJuly 20, 1953Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry DivisionRisked his life to remain with his wounded commanding officer while the remainder of the company returned to camp

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John W. Collier †ArmyCorporalChindong-ni, KoreaSeptember 19, 1950Company C, 27th Infantry RegimentKilled when he threw himself on a grenadeHenry A. Commiskey, Sr.Marine CorpsSecond LieutenantYongdungp'o, KoreaSeptember 20, 1950Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Risked his life to attack the enemy multiple times killing several and inflicting significant damageSamuel Streit Coursen †ArmyFirst LieutenantKaesong,KoreaOctober 12, 1950Company C 5th Cavalry RegimentKilled while attempting to protect a fallen comradeGordon M. Craig †ArmyCorporalKasan,KoreaSeptember 10, 1950Reconnaissance Company, 1st Cavalry DivisionKilled after smothering a grenade with his bodyJerry K. CrumpArmyCorporalChorwon, KoreaSeptember 6, 1951 toSeptember 7, 1951Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionWounded after smothering a grenade with his bodyJack A. Davenport †Marine CorpsCorporalSongnae-Dong, KoreaSeptember 21, 1951Company G, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed after throwing himself on a grenadeGeorge A. Davis †Air ForceMajorSinuiju-Yalu River area, KoreaFebruary 10, 1952334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, 5th Air ForceKilled when trying to protect a squadron of bombers from a group of 15 enemy MiG'sRay DavisMarine CorpsLieutenant ColonelHagaru-ri, KoreaDecember 1, 1950 toDecember 4, 19501st Battalion, 7th Marines,1st Marine Division (Rein.)For leading the rescue of a trapped rifle companyRichard De Wert †NavyHospitalmanKoreaApril 5, 19511st Marine Division (Rein.)Medical corpsman; although wounded twice, continued to aid fallen Marines until killed while giving first aid to a fallen comrade.William F. DeanArmyMajor GeneralTaejon, KoreaJuly 20, 1950 toJuly 21, 195024th Infantry DivisionRisked his life to lead the evacuation of Taejon after it had been overrun by the enemyReginald B. Desiderio †ArmyCaptainIpsok, KoreaNovember 27, 1950Company E, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded, repeatedly attacked the enemy which motivated his men to defeat the opposing enemy forceDuane E. DeweyMarine CorpsCorporalPanmunjon, KoreaApril 16, 1952Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Risked his life to save a corpsman and several fellow Marines by smothering a grenade with his bodyCarl H. DoddArmySecond LieutenantSubuk, KoreaJanuary 30, 1951 toJanuary 31, 1951Company E, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry DivisionRepeatedly attacked the enemy until he and his men successfully captured Hill 256

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Ray E. Duke †ArmySergeant First ClassMugok, KoreaApril 26, 1951Company C, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry DivisionConvinced others to leave him and seek safety as he continued to fire at the enemy force until he was killed

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Junior D. Edwards †ArmySergeant First ClassChangbong-ni, KoreaJanuary 2, 1951Company E, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionKilled after attacking the enemy multiple times killing several of them

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John Essebagger, Jr. †ArmyCorporalPopsudong, KoreaApril 25, 1951Company A, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionRepeatedly attacked the enemy with machine gun fire until killedDon C. Faith, Jr. †ArmyLieutenant ColonelBattle of Chosin Reservoir,KoreaNovember 27, 1950 toDecember 1, 19501st Battalion, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionRisked his life repeatedly leading his men in combat for five days until he was killedFernando Luis García †Marine CorpsPrivate First ClassKoreaSeptember 5, 1952Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)For falling on a grenade to save his squad.

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Charles George †ArmyPrivate First ClassSongnae-dong, KoreaNovember 30, 1952Company C, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry DivisionKilled after smothering a grenade with his bodyCharles L. Gilliland †ArmyPrivate First ClassTongmang-ni, KoreaApril 25, 1951Company I, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionKilled after volunteering to stay behind and keep the enemy at bay so his unit could pull outEdward Gomez †Marine CorpsPrivate First ClassHill 749, KoreaSeptember 14, 1951Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life to save his fellow Marines by smothering a grenade with his body

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Clair Goodblood †ArmyCorporalPopsu-dong, KoreaApril 24, 1951 toApril 25, 1951Company D, 7th Infantry RegimentKilled after refusing medical aid and being charged by the enemy he was found with over 100 enemy deadAmbrosio Guillen †Marine CorpsStaff sergeantSonguch-on, KoreaJuly 25, 1953Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Exposed himself to attacks to supervise the defense of their position and the treatment and evacuation of the woundedFrancis C. Hammond †NavyHospitalmanKoreaMarch 26, 1953 toMarch 27, 19531st Battalion, 5th Marines,1st Marine DivisionMedical corpsman; sacrificed his life treating and directing wounded Marines until struck by a round of enemy mortar fire.Lester Hammond, Jr. †ArmyCorporalKumwha, KoreaAugust 14, 1952Company A, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat TeamKilled while assisting the corpsmen with casualties and evacuationMelvin O. Handrich †ArmyMaster SergeantSobuk San Mountain, KoreaAugust 25, 1950 toAugust 26, 1950Company C, 5th Infantry RegimentKilled after fighting off an enemy attack. Was found with more than 70 dead enemy around him

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Jack G. Hanson †ArmyPrivate First ClassPachi-dong, KoreaJune 7, 1951Company F, 31st Infantry RegimentWas found dead with an empty pistol in his right hand, a bloody machete in his left hand and 22 dead enemy around himLee R. Hartell †ArmyFirst LieutenantKobangsan-ni, KoreaAugust 27, 1951Battery A, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry DivisionDied while directing fire on an attacking enemy force

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Raymond HarveyArmyCaptainTaemi-Dong, KoreaMarch 9, 1951Company C, 17th Infantry RegimentSeverely wounded after attacking the enemy multiple times and inflicting multiple enemy casualtiesFrederick F. Henry †ArmyFirst LieutenantAm-Dong, KoreaSeptember 1, 1950Company F, 38th Infantry RegimentKilled after causing an estimated 50 enemy casualtiesRodolfo P. HernandezArmyCorporalWontong-ni, KoreaMay 31, 1951Company G, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat TeamAlthough wounded, killed six of the enemy before falling unconscious from grenade, bayonet, and bullet woundsThomas J. Hudner, Jr.NavyLieutenant, Junior GradeBattle of Chosin Reservoir,KoreaDecember 4, 1950Fighter Squadron 32, attached to U.S.S. LeyteRisked his life to rescue a downed pilotEinar H. Ingman, Jr.ArmyCorporalMaltari, KoreaFebruary 26, 1951Company E, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionRisked his life to destroy an enemy gun emplacement and allow his squad to finish their objective

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William R. Jecelin †ArmySergeantSaga, KoreaSeptember 19, 1950Company C, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyJames E. Johnson †Marine CorpsSergeantYudam-ni, KoreaDecember 2, 1950Company J, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Although seriously wounded, was last seen fighting the enemy hand to hand

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Mack A. Jordan †ArmyPrivate First ClassKumsong, KoreaNovember 15, 1951Company K, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry DivisionKilled after volunteering to stay behind allowing his squad to escapeAnthony T. Kahoʻohanohano †ArmyPrivate First Classnear Chup'a-ri, KoreaSeptember 1, 1951Company H, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded, held a position alone and fought hand-to-hand until being killed

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Billie G. Kanell †ArmyPrivatePyonggang, KoreaSeptember 7, 1951Company I, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyEmil Kapaun †ArmyCaptain,US Army Chaplain CorpsPyoktong,North KoreaMay 23, 19513rd Battalion, 8th CavalryInside dismal prison camps, Kapaun risked his life by sneaking around the camp after dark, foraging for food, caring for the sick, and encouraging his fellow Soldiers

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Loren R. Kaufman †ArmySergeant First ClassYongsan, KoreaSeptember 4, 1950 toSeptember 5, 1950Company G, 9th Infantry RegimentRepeatedly attacked the enemy forcing them to retreatWoodrow W. Keeble †ArmyMaster SergeantSangsan-ni, KoreaOctober 20, 1951Company G, 19th InfantryRisked his life to personally destroy three enemy machine gun emplacements with hand grenades. Presented posthumously by PresidentGeorge W. Bush March 3, 2008 [2]John D. Kelly †Marine CorpsPrivate First ClassKoreaMay 28, 1952Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed while attacking and destroying several enemy bunkers singlehandedlyJack W. Kelso †Marine CorpsPrivate First ClassKoreaOctober 2, 1952Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed while providing cover fire for several Marines pinned down in a bunker allowing them to escapeRobert S. KennemoreMarine CorpsStaff sergeantnorth of Yudam-ni, KoreaNovember 27, 1950 toNovember 28, 1950Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Deliberately covered an enemy grenade with his foot to keep his men from being wounded or killedJohn E. Kilmer †NavyHospitalmanKoreaAugust 13, 19523rd Battalion,7th Marines, 1st Marine DivisionMedical corpsman; killed while shielding a wounded Marine with his body.

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Noah O. Knight †ArmyPrivate First ClassKowang-San, KoreaNovember 23, 1951 toNovember 24, 1951Company F, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionKilled while attacking three enemy troops attempting to place demolition chargesJohn K. Koelsch †NavyLieutenant, Junior GradeKoreaJuly 3, 1951Navy helicopter rescue unitDied as a POW after rescuing several crewman from a downed helicopter and evading the enemy for nine days.

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Ernest R. KoumaArmySergeant First ClassAgok, KoreaAugust 31, 1950 toSeptember 1, 1950Company A, 72d Tank BattalionRisked his life by attacking and killing at least 250 of the enemy

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Edward C. Krzyzowski †ArmyCaptainTondul, KoreaAugust 31, 1951 toSeptember 3, 1951Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionFor spearheading an assault against strongly defended Hill 700. Killed by an enemy sniper

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Darwin K. Kyle †ArmySecond LieutenantKamil-ni, KoreaFebruary 16, 1951Company K, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionFor repeatedly attacking and destroying the enemy. Killed by a burst from an enemy submachine gunHubert L. LeeArmyMaster SergeantIp-ori, KoreaFebruary 1, 1951Company I, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionAlthough seriously wounded continued to lead his men and fight the enemyGeorge D. Libby †ArmySergeantTaejon, KoreaJuly 20, 1950Company C, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life to shield the driver of a rescue vehicle from enemy roundsHerbert A. Littleton †Marine CorpsPrivate First ClassChungchon, KoreaApril 22, 1951Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body

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Charles R. Long †ArmySergeantnear Hoengseong, KoreaFebruary 12, 1951Company M, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionRemained in a forward position to target the enemy with mortar fire. Killed when his position was surrounded by the enemyBaldomero Lopez †Marine CorpsFirst LieutenantBattle of Inchon,KoreaSeptember 15, 1950Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)For smothering a hand grenade with his own body.Charles J. Loring, Jr. †Air ForceMajorSniper Ridge, North KoreaNovember 22, 195280th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter-Bomber WingSacrificed his life by diving his damaged airplane into enemy gun emplacements

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William F. Lyell †ArmyCorporalChup'a-ri, KoreaAugust 31, 1951Company F, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionRepeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire in order to defeat the enemy and was eventually killed by enemy mortar fire.Benito Martinez †ArmyCorporalSatae-ri, KoreaSeptember 6, 1952Company A, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionRefused to be rescued due to enemy troop activity and continued to fight the enemy until killed.Daniel P. Matthews †Marine CorpsSergeantVegas Hill, KoreaMarch 28, 1953Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life to silence an enemy gun emplacementFrederick W. Mausert, III †Marine CorpsSergeantSongnap-yong, KoreaSeptember 12, 1951Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Although severely wounded singlehandedly defeated an enemy gun emlacement and drew enemy fire away from his men.

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Robert M. McGovern †ArmyFirst LieutenantKamyangjan-ni, KoreaJanuary 30, 1951Company A, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry DivisionKilled by a burst of machine gun fire after destroying an enemy gun emplacementAlford L. McLaughlinMarine CorpsPrivate First ClassKoreaSeptember 4, 1952 toSeptember 5, 1952Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Although painfully wounded he continued to fight off the enemy until they were defeatedLeroy A. Mendonca †ArmySergeantChich-on, KoreaJuly 4, 1951Company B, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life by remaining in an exposed position and covering the platoon's withdrawalLewis L. MillettArmyCaptainSoam-Ni, KoreaFebruary 7, 1951Company E, 27th Infantry RegimentIn taking an occupied hill, he led the last major American bayonet chargeFrank N. Mitchell †Marine CorpsFirst LieutenantHansan-ni, KoreaNovember 26, 1950Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed by a burst of small arms fire after single handedly covering his squads escapeHiroshi H. MiyamuraArmyCorporalTaejon-ni, KoreaApril 24, 1951 toApril 25, 1951Company H, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry DivisionThe first Medal of Honor to be classified Top Secret. This was because he was being held as a Prisoner of War by the Communists at the time.Ola L. MizeArmySergeantSurang-ni, KoreaJune 10, 1953 toJune 11, 1953Company K, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionRepeatedly risked his life to fight back the enemy and protect several wounded soldiersWalter C. Monegan, Jr. †Marine CorpsPrivate First ClassSosa-ri, KoreaSeptember 17, 1950 andSeptember 20, 1950Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed while repeatedly attacking the enemy at nightWhitt L. Moreland †Marine CorpsPrivate First ClassKwagch'i-Dong, KoreaMay 29, 1951Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body

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Donald R. Moyer †ArmySergeant First ClassSeoul,KoreaMay 20, 1951Company E, 35th Infantry RegimentSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyRaymond G. MurphyMarine CorpsSecond LieutenantKoreaFebruary 3, 1953Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Although wounded he refused medical care to fight the enemy until all his men and casualties had been taken care of.Reginald R. MyersMarine CorpsMajorHagaru-ri, KoreaNovember 29, 19503d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Although losing 170 of his men during 14 hours of combat in subzero temperatures, continued to reorganize his unit and spearhead the attack which resulted in 600 enemy killed and 500 woundedEugene A. Obregon †Marine CorpsPrivate First ClassSeoul,KoreaSeptember 26, 1950Company G, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life by using his own body as a shield to protect another wounded MarineGeorge H. O'Brien, Jr.Marine CorpsSecond LieutenantKoreaOctober 27, 1952Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Provided cover and care for wounded while his unit was attacking the enemyJoseph R. Ouellette †ArmyPrivate First ClassYongsan, KoreaAugust 31, 1950 toSeptember 3, 1950Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionRepeatedly risked his life to gather grenades and ammunition until killed by enemy fireJohn U. D. Page †ArmyLieutenant ColonelBattle of Chosin Reservoir,KoreaNovember 29, 1950 toDecember 10, 1950X Corps Artillery, while attached to the 52d Transportation Truck BattalionRepeatedly attacked the enemy and defended his convoy until killedCharles F. Pendleton †ArmyCorporalChoo Gung-Dong, KoreaJuly 16, 1953 toJuly 17, 1953Company D, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded he refused medical treatment and continued to fight back the enemy until killedLee H. Phillips †Marine CorpsCorporalKoreaNovember 4, 1950Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Risked his life to defeat a pocket of enemy resistanceHerbert K. Pililaau †ArmyPrivate First ClassPia-ri, KoreaSeptember 17, 1951Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry DivisionAfter being killed fighting the enemy it was determined that he singlehandedly defeated more than 40 of the enemyJohn A. PittmanArmySergeantKujangdong, KoreaNovember 26, 1950Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionProtected his squad by smothering a grenade with his bodyRalph E. Pomeroy †ArmyPrivate First ClassKumhwa, KoreaOctober 15, 1952Company E, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life manning a heavy machine gun until mortally wounded

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Donn F. Porter †ArmySergeantMundung-ni KoreaSeptember 7, 1952Company G, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionKilled after fighting back a superior enemy forceJames I. Poynter †Marine CorpsSergeantSudong, KoreaNovember 4, 1950Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life to kill several of the enemy with hand grenades to save a group of fellow MarinesGeorge H. Ramer †Marine CorpsSecond LieutenantKoreaSeptember 12, 1951Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Led his men against a superior enemy force and although wounded refused medical aid, manning his post until the enemy overran his positionMitchell Red Cloud, Jr. †ArmyCorporalChonghyon, KoreaNovember 5, 1950Company E, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry DivisionAfter being seriously wounded, refused medical treatment to continue to fight the enemy until he was killedRobert D. Reem †Marine CorpsSecond LieutenantChinhung-ni, KoreaNovember 6, 1950Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed after he covered a grenade with his bodyJoseph C. RodriguezArmyPrivate First ClassMunye-ri, KoreaMay 21, 1951Company F, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionSinglehandedly destroyed several enemy gun emplacements and foxholesRonald E. RosserArmyCorporalPonggilli, KoreaJanuary 12, 1952Heavy Mortar Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionRepeatedly risked his life to fight the enemy and rescue several wounded soldiersTibor RubinArmyCorporalKoreaJuly 23, 1950 toApril 20, 1953Company I, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry DivisionFor single-handedly defending his regiment during their retreat, and saving the lives of many fellow soldiers in a Chinese POW camp.Daniel D. Schoonover †ArmyCorporalSokkogae, KoreaJuly 8, 1953 toJuly 10, 1953Company A, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion, 7th Infantry DivisionWas last seen fighting the enemy with a machine gun before he was killed by artillery fireEdward R. Schowalter, Jr.ArmyFirst LieutenantKumhwa, KoreaOctober 14, 1952Company A, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded he continued to fight and lead his men until they defeated the enemyLouis J. Sebille †Air ForceMajorHanchang, KoreaAugust 5, 195067th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Group, 5th Air ForceKilled after diving his aircraft into enemy troopsRichard Thomas Shea †ArmyFirst LieutenantSokkogae, KoreaJuly 6, 1953 toJuly 8, 1953Company A 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionAfter fighting off and killing several of the enemy he was last seen in close hand-to-hand combat with the enemyWilliam E. Shuck, Jr. †Marine CorpsStaff sergeantKoreaJuly 3, 1952Company G, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life to assure that all dead and wounded were evacuatedRobert E. SimanekMarine CorpsPrivate First ClassKoreaAugust 17, 1952Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Risked his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his bodyWilliam S. Sitman †ArmySergeant First ClassChipyong-ni, KoreaFebruary 14, 1951Company M, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his bodyCarl L. SitterMarine CorpsCaptainHagaru-ri, KoreaNovember 29, 1950 toNovember 30, 1950Company G, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Although painfully wounded he refused to be evacuated and continued to fight until defense of the area was assuredSherrod E. Skinner, Jr. †Marine CorpsSecond LieutenantKoreaOctober 26, 1952Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)In addition to fighting off an enemy force for three hours he sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body

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David M. Smith †ArmyPrivate First ClassYongsan, KoreaSeptember 1, 1950Company E, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his body

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Clifton T. Speicher †ArmyCorporalMinarigol, KoreaJune 14, 1952Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry DivisionDied after wounds received after charging into an enemy machine gun nestJames L. StoneArmyFirst LieutenantSokkogae, KoreaNovember 21, 1951 toNovember 22, 1951Company E 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry DivisionCaptured while leading his men against an overwhelming enemy assault

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Luther H. Story †ArmyPrivate First ClassAgok, KoreaSeptember 1, 1950Company A, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life to save his unit by remaining behind and covering them as they withdrew

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Jerome A. Sudut †ArmySecond LieutenantKumhwa, KoreaSeptember 12, 1951Company B, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded he led his men against the enemy and single handedly defeated a group of them after the rifleman he was with was wounded

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Henry Svehla †ArmyPrivate First ClassKoreaJune 12, 1952Company F, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionCharged forward, then smothered a grenade blast with his bodyWilliam Thompson †ArmyPrivate First ClassHaman, KoreaAugust 6, 195024th Company M, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionKilled by an enemy grenade while covering his units withdrawal

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Charles W. Turner †ArmySergeant First ClassYongsan, KoreaSeptember 1, 19502d Reconnaissance Company, 2d Infantry DivisionDirected his tank to destroy seven enemy machine gun nests and covered his units withdrawal until killedArchie Van WinkleMarine CorpsStaff sergeantSudong, KoreaNovember 2, 1950Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Although severely wounded he continued to fight and lead his men until he passed out from loss of bloodJoseph Vittori †Marine CorpsCorporalHill 749, KoreaSeptember 15, 1951 toSeptember 16, 1951Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Among numerous accomplishments he was found dead among 200 enemy soldiers that he had singlehandedly killed in fightingJohn S. Walmsley, Jr. †Air ForceCaptainYangdok, KoreaSeptember 14, 19518th Bombardment Squadron, 3d Bomb GroupFlew his plane through an intense enemy barriage to defend ground forces and maximize enemy damageLewis G. Watkins †Marine CorpsStaff sergeantKoreaOctober 7, 1952Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed by an enemy grenade when it exploded in his handTravis E. Watkins †ArmyMaster SergeantYongsan, KoreaAugust 31, 1950 toSeptember 3, 1950Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionVolunteered to remain and defend his units withdrawal because he knew his injuries would slow them downErnest E. WestArmyPrivate First ClassSataeri, KoreaOctober 12, 1952Company L, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded he assisted in evacuating the wounded and killed several of the enemy

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Benjamin F. WilsonArmyMaster SergeantHwach'on-Myon, KoreaJune 5, 1951Company I, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionRepeatedly risked his life in order for his troops to reorganize and counterattackHarold E. WilsonMarine CorpsTechnical SergeantKoreaApril 23, 1951 toApril 24, 1951Company G, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam War; In addition to the Medal of Honor he received five purple hearts.Richard G. Wilson †ArmyPrivate First ClassOpari, KoreaOctober 21, 1950Co. 1, Medical Company, 187th Airborne Infantry RegimentSacrificed his life to aid a fellow soldier shielding them from enemy fire with his own bodyWilliam G. Windrich †Marine CorpsStaff sergeantYudam-ni, KoreaDecember 1, 1950Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life to direct his men and rescue several wounded Marines from a hillsideBryant H. Womack †ArmyPrivate First ClassSokso-ri, KoreaMarch 12, 1952Medical Company, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life aiding other wounded soldiers

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Robert H. Young †ArmyPrivate First Classnorth of Kaesong, KoreaOctober 9, 1950Company E, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry DivisionAlthough wounded, repeatedly repelled the enemy and insisted other wounded be treated first