List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients

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This list represents all of the 146 United States military personnel who received the Medal of Honor for valor in combat during the Korean War. 103 Medals of Honor were awarded posthumously. [1]

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The Korean War was an escalation of border clashes between two rival Korean regimes (each of which was supported by external powers) with the North Korean regime trying to topple the South Korean regime through political and guerrilla tactics. In a very narrow sense, some may refer to it as a civil war, though many other factors were at play. [2] After failing to strengthen their cause in the free elections held in South Korea during May 1950 [3] 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 Chinese and the Soviet Union's involvement as part of the larger Cold War. The main hostilities were during the period from June 25, 1950, until the armistice was signed on July 27, 1953.

Korean War

Medal of Honor recipients

The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. Recipients must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. [4]

Korean War Medal of Honor recipients by service branch [5]

US Air Force – 4
US Army – 93
US Marine Corps – 42
US Navy – 7

Korean War Medal of Honor recipients

  Lavender background indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

  indicates that the recipient was killed in action.
Note: Notes in quotations are derived or are copied from the official Medal of Honor citation
PhotoNameServiceRankPlace of actionDate of actionUnitNotes
Abrell.jpg Charles G. Abrell   Marine Corps Corporal Hangnyong,
Hwacheon,
South Korea
June 10, 1951 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines,
1st Marine Division
Sacrificed his life to defeat an enemy bunker
Stanley Adams, MOH.jpg Stanley T. Adams Army Sergeant First Class Sesim-ri, Korea February 4, 1951 19th Infantry Regiment For leading the repelling of an enemy attack
JoeRBaldonado150.jpg Joe R. Baldonado   Army Corporal Kangdong, Korea November 25, 19501st Battalion,
187th Airborne Infantry Regiment
Sacrificed his life by remaining in an exposed machine gun position during an enemy attack; killed numerous enemy troops.
WilliamBarberUSMC.jpg William E. Barber Marine Corps Captain Changjin,
North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
November 28, 1950 to December 2, 1950Company F,
2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division
Risked his life as a commanding officer in action against enemy aggressor forces
Charles H. Barker, MOH.jpg Charles H. Barker   Army Private Sokkogae,
Yeoncheon,
South Korea
June 4, 1953Company K,
17th Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Killed while fighting the enemy in hand-to-hand combat
William B. Baugh.jpg William B. Baugh   Marine Corps Private First Class Koto-ri to Hagaru-ri (along road between),
Changjin,
North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
November 29, 1950Company G,
3rd Battalion, 1st Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein)
Sacrificed his life to save his fellow Marines during a nighttime enemy attack against a motorized column.
Edward C. Benfold.jpg Edward C. Benfold   Navy Hospitalman Third class Korea September 5, 1952Company E,
2nd Battalion, 1st Marines,
1st Marine Division
Medical corpsman; sacrificed his life treating wounds and saving the lives of wounded Marines.
Emory L. Bennett.JPG Emory L. Bennett   Army Private First Class Sobangsan, Korea June 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.
DavidBleak.jpg David B. Bleak Army Sergeant Minari-gol, Korea June 14, 1952Medical Company 223d Infantry Regiment,
40th Infantry Division
Risked his life to administer first aid to several wounded soldiers and killing several of the enemy
Nelson Vogel Brittin.JPG Nelson V. Brittin   Army Sergeant First Class Yonggong-ri, Korea March 7, 1951Company I,
19th Infantry Regiment
Sacrificed his life to kill 20 enemy soldiers and destroying four automatic weapons to help his company advance into an enemy position
Melvin L Brown.jpg Melvin L. Brown   Army Private First Class Chilgok,
South Korea
(Battle of Ka-san)
September 4, 1950Company D,
8th Engineer Combat Battalion
Single-handedly defended a section of wall until all of his grenades and ammo was expended. He was reported KIA, September 5, 1950.
Lloyd Burke.jpg Lloyd L. Burke Army First Lieutenant Chong-dong, Korea October 28, 1951Company G,
5th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division
Risked his life to attack the enemy in order to rescue his company who had been pinned down
Tony K. Burris.JPG Tony K. Burris   Army Sergeant First Class Mundung-ri, Korea October 8, 1951 to October 9, 1951Company L,
38th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Sacrificed his life to destroy multiple enemy positions and killing several of the enemy
Cafferata korea moh.jpg Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. Marine Corps Private Changjin,
North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
November 28, 1950Company F,
2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Risked his life to single-handedly fight off an enemy attack
Champagne D.jpg David B. Champagne   Marine Corps Corporal Korea May 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 trench
William Charette.jpg William R. Charette Navy Hospitalman Third class Vegas Hill, Korea March 27, 1953Company F,
2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division
Medical corpsman; aided many fallen Marines under heavy fire.
Cornelius Charlton.jpg Cornelius H. Charlton   Army Sergeant Chipo-ri, Korea June 2, 1951Company C,
24th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
Killed due to multiple wounds sustained after several attacks against the enemy
Christianson SR.jpg Stanley R. Christianson   Marine Corps Private First Class Seoul,
South Korea
(Second Battle of Seoul)
September 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 attack
Gilbert Collier.jpg Gilbert G. Collier   Army Corporal Tutayon, Korea July 19, 1953 to July 20, 1953Company F,
223rd Infantry Regiment,
40th Infantry Division
Risked his life to remain with his wounded commanding officer while the remainder of the company returned to camp
John W. Collier   Army Corporal Chindong-ri, Korea September 19, 1950Company C,
27th Infantry Regiment
Killed when he threw himself on a grenade
Henry Commiskey.jpg Henry A. Commiskey, Sr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Yongdungpo, South Korea September 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 damage
Samuel S Coursen USMA 1949.jpg Samuel Streit Coursen   Army First Lieutenant Kaesong, North Korea October 12, 1950Company C,
5th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division
Killed while attempting to protect a fallen comrade
Gordon Craig, MOH.jpg Gordon M. Craig   Army Corporal Ka-san, South Korea September 10, 1950Reconnaissance Company,
1st Cavalry Division
Killed after smothering a grenade with his body
Jerry Crump.jpg Jerry K. Crump Army Corporal Chorwon,
Korea
September 6, 1951 to September 7, 1951Company L,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
Wounded after smothering a grenade with his body
Davenport JA USMC.jpg Jack A. Davenport   Marine Corps Corporal Songnae-dong, Korea September 21, 1951Company G,
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Killed after throwing himself on a grenade
George Andrew Davis.jpg George A. Davis   Air Force Major Yalu River area,
Sinuiju,
North Korea
February 10, 1952334th Fighter Squadron,
4th Fighter Group,
5th Air Force
Killed when trying to protect a squadron of bombers from a group of 15 enemy MiG's
LTC Ray Davis 1952.jpg Ray Davis Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Hagaru-ri,
Changjin,
North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
December 1, 1950 to December 4, 1950 1st Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
For leading the rescue of a trapped rifle company
Richard David Dewert.jpg Richard De Wert   Navy Hospitalman Third class Korea April 5, 1951 1st 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. Dean.jpg William F. Dean Army Major General Taejon,
South Korea
(Battle of Taejon)
July 20, 1950 to July 21, 1950Headquarters,
24th Infantry Division
Risked his life to lead the evacuation of Taejon after it had been overrun by the enemy.
Reginald Desiderio.jpg Reginald B. Desiderio   Army Captain Ipsok, Korea November 27, 1950Company E,
27th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
Although wounded, repeatedly attacked the enemy which motivated his men to defeat the opposing enemy force
Dewey DE.jpg Duane E. Dewey Marine Corps Corporal Panmunjom, Korea April 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 body
Carl H. Dodd.jpg Carl H. Dodd Army Second Lieutenant Subuk, Korea January 30, 1951 to January 31, 1951Company E,
5th Infantry Regiment,
24th Infantry Division
Repeatedly attacked the enemy until he and his men successfully captured Hill 256
Ray E. Duke   Army Sergeant First Class Mugok, Korea April 26, 1951Company C,
21st Infantry Regiment,
24th Infantry Division
Convinced others to leave him and seek safety as he continued to fire at the enemy force until he was killed
Junior D. Edwards   Army Sergeant First Class Changbong-ri, Korea January 2, 1951Company E,
23d Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Killed after attacking the enemy multiple times killing several of them
VictorHEspinoza150.jpg Victor H. Espinoza Army Corporal Chorwon, Korea August 1, 19521st Battalion,
23rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Single-handedly silenced a machine gun crew, discovered and destroyed covert enemy tunnel, wiped out two bunkers
John Essebagger, Jr.   Army Corporal Popsudong, Korea April 25, 1951Company A,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
Repeatedly attacked the enemy with machine gun fire until killed
Lt. Col. Don C. Faith, Jr., 150226-O-ZZ999-021.jpg Don C. Faith, Jr.   Army Lieutenant Colonel Changjin,
North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
November 27, 1950 to December 1, 1950 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Risked his life repeatedly leading his men in combat for five days until he was killed
Fernando Luis Garcia, USMC.jpg Fernando Luis García   Marine Corps Private First Class Korea September 5, 1952Company I,
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
For falling on a grenade to save his squad.
Charles George   Army Private First Class Songnae-dong, Korea November 30, 1952Company C,
179th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Division
Killed after smothering a grenade with his body
Charles L Gilliland.jpg Charles L. Gilliland   Army Private First Class Tongmang-ri, Korea April 25, 1951Company I,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
Killed after volunteering to stay behind and keep the enemy at bay so his unit could pull out
EduardoCGomez243.jpg Eduardo C. Gomez Army Sergeant Tabu-dong, South Korea September 3, 1950 8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division
Crawled thirty yards across an open rice field to single-handedly destroy an enemy tank
Gomez E USMC.jpg Edward Gomez   Marine Corps Private First Class Hill 749, Korea September 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
Clair Goodblood   Army Corporal Popsu-dong, Korea April 24, 1951 to April 25, 1951Company D,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
Killed after refusing medical aid and being charged by the enemy he was found with over 100 enemy dead
Guillen A.jpg Ambrosio Guillen   Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Songuch-on, Korea July 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 wounded
Francis C Hammond.jpg Francis C. Hammond   Navy Hospitalman Korea March 26, 1953 to March 27, 1953 1st Battalion, 5th Marines,
1st Marine Division
Medical corpsman; sacrificed his life treating and directing wounded Marines until struck by a round of enemy mortar fire.
Hammond lester a small.jpg Lester Hammond, Jr.   Army Corporal Kumhwa,
North Korea
August 14, 1952Company A,
187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team
Killed while assisting the corpsmen with casualties and evacuation
Melvin O Handrich.jpg Melvin O. Handrich   Army Master Sergeant Sobuk-san, Korea August 25, 1950 to August 26, 1950Company C,
5th Infantry Regiment
Killed after fighting off an enemy attack. Was found with more than 70 dead enemy around him
Jack G. Hanson   Army Private First Class Pachi-dong, Korea June 7, 1951Company F,
31st Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Was found dead with an empty pistol in his right hand, a bloody machete in his left hand and 22 dead enemy around him
Lee R Hartell.jpg Lee R. Hartell   Army First Lieutenant Kobangsan-ri, Korea August 27, 1951Battery A,
15th Field Artillery Battalion,
2nd Infantry Division
Died while directing fire on an attacking enemy force
LTC Raymond Harvey.jpg Raymond Harvey Army Captain Taemi-dong, Korea March 9, 1951Company C,
17th Infantry Regiment
Severely wounded after attacking the enemy multiple times and inflicting multiple enemy casualties
LT FredrickHenry CMH.jpg Frederick F. Henry   Army First Lieutenant Am-dong, Korea September 1, 1950Company F,
38th Infantry Regiment
Killed after causing an estimated 50 enemy casualties
Rodolfo Hernandez.jpg Rodolfo P. Hernandez Army Corporal Wontong-ri, Korea May 31, 1951Company G,
187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team
Although wounded, killed six of the enemy before falling unconscious from grenade, bayonet, and bullet wounds
Thomas J Hudner 1950.jpg Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Changjin,
North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
December 4, 1950Fighter Squadron 32, attached to U.S.S. LeyteRisked his life to rescue a downed pilot
Einar H Ingman.jpg Einar H. Ingman, Jr. Army Corporal Maltari, Korea February 26, 1951Company E,
17th Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Risked his life to destroy an enemy gun emplacement and allow his squad to finish their objective
William R. Jecelin   Army Sergeant Saga, Korea September 19, 1950Company C,
35th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
James E Johnson.jpg James E. Johnson   Marine Corps Sergeant Yudam-ri (Ryudam-ri),
Changjin,
North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
December 2, 1950Company J,
3rd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Although seriously wounded, was last seen fighting the enemy hand to hand
Mack A. Jordan   Army Private First Class Kumsong, Korea November 15, 1951Company K,
21st Infantry Regiment,
24th Infantry Division
Killed after volunteering to stay behind allowing his squad to escape
Kaho`ohanohano1.jpg Anthony T. Kahoʻohanohano   Army Private First Class Near Chup'a-ri,
Cheorwon,
South Korea
September 1, 1951Company H,
17th Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Although wounded, held a position alone and fought hand-to-hand until being killed
Billie G. Kanell   Army Private Pyonggang, Korea September 7, 1951Company I,
35th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
Emil Kapaun.jpg Emil Kapaun   Army Captain, US Army Chaplain Corps Pyoktong, North Korea May 23, 19513rd Battalion,
8th Cavalry,
1st Cavalry Division
Inside 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
Loren R. Kaufman   Army Sergeant First Class Yongsan, South Korea September 4, 1950 to September 5, 1950Company G,
9th Infantry Regiment
Repeatedly attacked the enemy forcing them to retreat
MSgt Woodrow Wilson Keeble.jpg Woodrow W. Keeble Army Master Sergeant Sangsan-ri, Korea October 20, 1951Company G,
19th Infantry
Risked his life to personally destroy three enemy machine gun emplacements with hand grenades. Presented posthumously by President George W. Bush March 3, 2008 [6]
John D Kelly.jpg John D. Kelly   Marine Corps Private First Class Korea May 28, 1952Company C,
1st Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Killed while attacking and destroying several enemy bunkers singlehandedly
Kelso JW.jpg Jack W. Kelso   Marine Corps Private First Class Korea October 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 escape
Kennemore RS.jpg Robert S. Kennemore Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Changjin,
North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
November 27, 1950 to November 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 killed
John E Kilmer.jpg John E. Kilmer   Navy Hospitalman Korea August 13, 1952 3rd Battalion,
7th Marines,
1st Marine Division
Medical corpsman; killed while shielding a wounded Marine with his body.
Noah O. Knight   Army Private First Class Kowang-San, Korea November 23, 1951 to November 24, 1951Company F,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
Killed while attacking three enemy troops attempting to place demolition charges
John K Koelsch.jpg John K. Koelsch   Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Korea July 3, 1951Navy helicopter rescue unitDied as a POW after rescuing several crewman from a downed helicopter and evading the enemy for nine days.
Ernest R. Kouma Army Sergeant First Class Agok, Korea August 31, 1950 to September 1, 1950Company A,
72nd Tank Battalion
Risked his life by attacking and killing at least 250 of the enemy
PFC Lenny Kravitz.jpg Leonard M. Kravitz   Army Private First Class Yangpyong, South Korea March 6, 1951 to March 7, 1951Company M,
3rd Battalion,
5th Infantry Regiment
Provided suppressive fire for his retreating unit after position had been overrun by the enemy
Edward C. Krzyzowski   Army Captain Tondul, Korea August 31, 1951 to September 3, 1951Company B,
9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
For spearheading an assault against strongly defended Hill 700. Killed by an enemy sniper
Darwin K. Kyle   Army Second Lieutenant Kamil-ri, Korea February 16, 1951Company K,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
For repeatedly attacking and destroying the enemy. Killed by a burst from an enemy submachine gun
Hubert L Lee.jpg Hubert L. Lee Army Master Sergeant Ip-ori, Korea February 1, 1951Company I,
23rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Although seriously wounded continued to lead his men and fight the enemy
George D. Libby.JPG George D. Libby   Army Sergeant Taejon,
South Korea
(Battle of Taejon)
July 20, 1950Company C,
3rd Engineer Combat Battalion,
24th Infantry Division
Sacrificed his life to shield the driver of a rescue vehicle from enemy rounds
Herbert A Littleton.jpg Herbert A. Littleton   Marine Corps Private First Class Chungchon, Korea April 22, 1951Company C,
1st Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
Charles R. Long   Army Sergeant Near Hoengseong,
South Korea
February 12, 1951Company M,
38th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Remained in a forward position to target the enemy with mortar fire. Killed when his position was surrounded by the enemy
Baldomero Lopez - portrait.jpg Baldomero Lopez   Marine Corps First Lieutenant Battle of Inchon, Korea September 15, 1950Company A,
1st Battalion, 5th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
For smothering a hand grenade with his own body.
Charles J Loring.jpg Charles J. Loring, Jr.   Air Force Major Sniper Ridge,
Kumhwa,
North Korea
November 22, 195280th Fighter-Bomber Squadron,
8th Fighter-Bomber Wing
Sacrificed his life by diving his damaged airplane into enemy gun emplacements
William F. Lyell   Army Corporal Chup'a-ri, South Korea August 31, 1951Company F,
17th Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire in order to defeat the enemy and was eventually killed by enemy mortar fire.
Benito Martinez2.jpg Benito Martinez   Army Corporal Satae-ri, Korea September 6, 1952Company A,
27th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
Refused to be rescued due to enemy troop activity and continued to fight the enemy until killed.
Matthews DP.jpg Daniel P. Matthews   Marine Corps Sergeant Vegas Hill, Korea March 28, 1953Company F,
2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Sacrificed his life to silence an enemy gun emplacement
Mausert FW.jpg Frederick W. Mausert, III   Marine Corps Sergeant Songnap-yong, Korea September 12, 1951Company B,
1st Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Although severely wounded singlehandedly defeated an enemy gun emplacement and drew enemy fire away from his men.
Robert M. McGovern   Army First Lieutenant Kamyangjan-ri, Korea January 30, 1951Company A,
5th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division
Killed by a burst of machine gun fire after destroying an enemy gun emplacement
McLaughlin AL.jpg Alford L. McLaughlin Marine Corps Private First Class Korea September 4, 1952 to September 5, 1952Company L,
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Although painfully wounded he continued to fight off the enemy until they were defeated
Leroy A Mendonca.jpg Leroy A. Mendonca   Army Sergeant Chich-on, Korea July 4, 1951Company B,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
Sacrificed his life by remaining in an exposed position and covering the platoon's withdrawal
Lewis Millett saluting 1985.JPEG Lewis L. Millett Army Captain Hill 180 near Songtan or Anyang, [7] [8] [9] [10] South Korea February 7, 1951Company E,
27th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
In taking an occupied hill, he led the last major American bayonet charge
Mitchell FN.jpg Frank N. Mitchell   Marine Corps First Lieutenant Hansan-ri, Korea November 26, 1950Company A,
1st Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Killed by a burst of small arms fire after single-handedly covering his squad's escape
SSgt Hiroshi Myamura.jpg Hiroshi H. Miyamura Army Corporal Taejon-ri, Korea April 24, 1951 to April 25, 1951Company H,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
The 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 Mize.jpg Ola L. Mize Army Sergeant Surang-ri, Korea June 10, 1953 to June 11, 1953Company K,
15th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
Repeatedly risked his life to fight back the enemy and protect several wounded soldiers
Monagan WC.jpg Walter C. Monegan, Jr.   Marine Corps Private First Class Sosa-ri, Korea September 17, 1950 and September 20, 1950Company F,
2nd Battalion, 1st Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Killed while repeatedly attacking the enemy at night
Moreland WL.jpg Whitt L. Moreland   Marine Corps Private First Class Kwagch'i-dong, Korea May 29, 1951Company C,
1st Battalion, 5th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
Donald R. Moyer   Army Sergeant First Class Near Seoul,
South Korea
(UN May–June 1951 counteroffensive)
May 20, 1951Company E,
35th Infantry Regiment
Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
Murphy RG.jpg Raymond G. Murphy Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Korea February 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.
Myers RR.jpg Reginald R. Myers Marine Corps Major Hagaru-ri,
Changjin, North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
November 29, 1950 3rd 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 wounded
Juan-negron-united-states-army-medal-of-honor.jpg Juan Negrón Army Master Sergeant Kalma-Eri, Korea April 28, 1951 65th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
Held the most vulnerable position on his company's position throughout the night, accurately hurling hand grenades at short range when hostile troops approached.
Obregon EA.jpg Eugene A. Obregon   Marine Corps Private First Class Seoul,
South Korea
(Second Battle of Seoul)
September 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 Marine
OBrien GH.jpg George H. O'Brien, Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Korea October 27, 1952Company H,
3rd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Provided cover and care for wounded while his unit was attacking the enemy
Joseph R. Oulette.JPG Joseph R. Ouellette   Army Private First Class Yongsan, South Korea August 31, 1950 to September 3, 1950Company H,
9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Repeatedly risked his life to gather grenades and ammunition until killed by enemy fire
LTC John Upshur Dennis Page (1904 - 1950).jpg John U. D. Page   Army Lieutenant Colonel Changjin,
North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
November 29, 1950 to December 10, 1950X Corps Artillery,
while attached to the 52d Transportation Truck Battalion
Repeatedly attacked the enemy and defended his convoy until killed
MikeCPena243.jpg Mike C. Pena   Army Master Sergeant Waegwan, Korea September 4, 19502nd Battalion,
5th Cavalry Regiment
Covered his unit's retreat and single-handedly held off large enemy force overnight, until being killed the following morning
Charles F Pendleton.jpg Charles F. Pendleton   Army Corporal Choo Gung-dong, Korea July 16, 1953 to July 17, 1953Company D,
15th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
Although wounded he refused medical treatment and continued to fight back the enemy until killed
Phillips LH.jpg Lee H. Phillips   Marine Corps Corporal Korea November 4, 1950Company E,
2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Risked his life to defeat a pocket of enemy resistance
Herbert K Pililaau.jpg Herbert K. Pililaau   Army Private First Class Pia-ri, Korea September 17, 1951Company C,
23rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
After being killed fighting the enemy it was determined that he singlehandedly defeated more than 40 of the enemy
John A Pittman.jpg John A. Pittman Army Sergeant Kujangdong, Korea November 26, 1950Company C,
23rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Protected his squad by smothering a grenade with his body
Ralph E Pomeroy.jpg Ralph E. Pomeroy   Army Private First Class Kumwha,
North Korea
October 15, 1952Company E,
31st Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Sacrificed his life manning a heavy machine gun until mortally wounded
Donn F. Porter   Army Sergeant Mundung-ri, KoreaSeptember 7, 1952Company G,
14th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
Killed after fighting back a superior enemy force
Poynter JI.jpg James I. Poynter   Marine Corps Sergeant Sudong, Korea November 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 Marines
PUCKETT.gif Ralph Puckett Army First Lieutenant Near Unsan,
North Korea
November 25, 1950 to November 26, 19508th Ranger Company,
8213th Army Unit,
8th U.S. Army
Gallantry at the Battle for Hill 205 against several hundred Chinese troops
Ramer GH.jpg George H. Ramer   Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Korea September 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 position
Mitchell Red Cloud.jpg Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr.   Army Corporal Chonghyon, Korea November 5, 1950Company E,
19th Infantry Regiment,
24th Infantry Division
After being seriously wounded, refused medical treatment to continue to fight the enemy until he was killed
Robert D. Reem.jpg Robert D. Reem   Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Chinhung-ri, Korea November 6, 1950Company H,
3rd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Killed after he covered a grenade with his body
Demensio Rivera.jpg Demensio Rivera Army Private First Class Changyongni, Korea May 22, 1951 to May 23, 1951Company G,
2nd Battalion,
7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
An automatic rifleman, Rivera tenaciously held a forward position exposed to heavy fire; when his rifle became inoperative, Rivera used his pistol and grenades, and eventually fought hand-to-hand and forced back the enemy.
Joseph Rodriguez.jpg Joseph C. Rodriguez Army Private First Class Munye-ri, Korea May 21, 1951Company F,
17th Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Singlehandedly destroyed several enemy gun emplacements and foxholes
Ronald E Rosser.jpg Ronald E. Rosser Army Corporal Ponggilli, Korea January 12, 1952Heavy Mortar Company,
38th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Repeatedly risked his life to fight the enemy and rescue several wounded soldiers
TiborRubin cropped.jpg Tibor Rubin Army Corporal Korea July 23, 1950 to April 20, 1953Company I,
8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division
For single-handedly defending his regiment during their retreat, and saving the lives of many fellow soldiers in a Chinese POW camp.
Dan D Schoonover.jpg Daniel D. Schoonover   Army Corporal Sokkogae,
Yeoncheon,
South Korea
July 8, 1953 to July 10, 1953Company A,
13th Engineer Combat Battalion,
7th Infantry Division
Was last seen fighting the enemy with a machine gun before he was killed by artillery fire
Edward R Schowalter.jpg Edward R. Schowalter, Jr. Army First Lieutenant Kumhwa,
North Korea
October 14, 1952Company A,
31st Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Although wounded he continued to fight and lead his men until they defeated the enemy
Louis J Sebille.jpg Louis J. Sebille   Air Force Major Hanchang, Korea August 5, 195067th Fighter-Bomber Squadron,
18th Fighter-Bomber Group,
5th Air Force
Killed after diving his aircraft into enemy troops
Richard T Shea.jpg Richard Thomas Shea   Army First Lieutenant Sokkogae,
Yeoncheon,
South Korea
July 6, 1953 to July 8, 1953Company A,
17th Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
After fighting off and killing several of the enemy he was last seen in close hand-to-hand combat with the enemy
WilliamShuck USMC.jpg William E. Shuck, Jr.   Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Korea July 3, 1952Company G,
3rd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Sacrificed his life to assure that all dead and wounded were evacuated
Simanek RE.jpg Robert E. Simanek Marine Corps Private First Class Korea August 17, 1952Company F,
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Risked his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his body
William S Sitman.jpg William S. Sitman   Army Sergeant First Class Chipyong-ri, South Korea February 14, 1951Company M,
23rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Sacrificed his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his body
CarlSitter USMC.jpg Carl L. Sitter Marine Corps Captain Hagaru-ri,
Changjin, North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
November 29, 1950 to November 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 assured
Skinner SE.jpg Sherrod E. Skinner, Jr.   Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Korea October 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
David Monroe Smith.jpg David M. Smith   Army Private First Class Yongsan, South Korea September 1, 1950Company E,
9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Sacrificed his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his body
Clifton T. Speicher   Army Corporal Minarigol, Korea June 14, 1952Company F,
223rd Infantry Regiment,
40th Infantry Division
Died after wounds received after charging into an enemy machine gun nest
James L Stone.jpg James L. Stone Army First Lieutenant Sokkogae,
Yeoncheon,
South Korea
November 21, 1951 to November 22, 1951Company E,
8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division
Captured while leading his men against an overwhelming enemy assault
Luther H. Story   Army Private First Class Agok, Korea September 1, 1950Company A,
9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Sacrificed his life to save his unit by remaining behind and covering them as they withdrew
Jerome A. Sudut   Army Second Lieutenant Kumhwa,
North Korea
September 12, 1951Company B,
27th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
Although wounded he led his men against the enemy and single-handedly defeated a group of them after the rifleman he was with was wounded
Henry Svehla   Army Private First Class Korea June 12, 1952Company F,
32nd Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Charged forward, then smothered a grenade blast with his body
William H. Thompson (MOH).jpg William Thompson   Army Private First Class Haman, Korea August 6, 195024th Company M,
24th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
Killed by an enemy grenade while covering his units withdrawal
Charles W. Turner   Army Sergeant First Class Yongsan, South Korea September 1, 19502nd Reconnaissance Company,
2nd Infantry Division
Directed his tank to destroy seven enemy machine gun nests and covered his units withdrawal until killed
Archie VanWinkle MOH.jpg Archie Van Winkle Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Sudong, Korea November 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 blood
Miguel-vera-united-states-army-medal-of-honor.jpg Miguel Vera   Army Private Chorwon, Korea September 21, 1952Company F,
2nd Battalion,
38th Infantry Regiment
Selflessly chose to remain in position during an enemy attack and cover friendly troops' withdrawal from part of "Old Baldy" hill.
Vittori J.jpg Joseph Vittori   Marine Corps Corporal Hill 749, Korea September 15, 1951 to September 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 fighting
Capt. John S. Walmsley Jr, USAF.jpg John S. Walmsley, Jr.   Air Force Captain Yangdok, Korea September 14, 19518th Bombardment Squadron,
3d Bomb Group
Flew his plane through an intense enemy barrage to defend ground forces and maximize enemy damage
Lewis G Watkins.jpg Lewis G. Watkins   Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Korea October 7, 1952Company I,
3rd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Killed by an enemy grenade when it exploded in his hand
Travis E Watkins.jpg Travis E. Watkins   Army Master Sergeant Yongsan, South Korea August 31, 1950 to September 3, 1950Company H,
9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
Volunteered to remain and defend his units withdrawal because he knew his injuries would slow them down
JackWeinstein243.jpg Jack Weinstein Army Sergeant Kumson, Korea October 19, 1951Company G,
21st Infantry Regiment,
24th Infantry Division
Alone and unaided, held ground in the face of an enemy attack to permit his platoon to withdraw, even using enemy hand grenades to halt enemy advance.
Ernest E West.jpg Ernest E. West Army Private First Class Sataeri, Korea October 12, 1952Company L,
14th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
Although wounded he assisted in evacuating the wounded and killed several of the enemy
Benjamin F. Wilson Army Master Sergeant Hwach'on-Myon, Korea June 5, 1951Company I,
31st Infantry Regiment,
7th Infantry Division
Repeatedly risked his life in order for his troops to reorganize and counterattack
Wilson HE.jpg Harold E. Wilson Marine Corps Technical Sergeant Korea April 23, 1951 to April 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.jpg Richard G. Wilson   Army Private First Class Opari, Korea October 21, 1950Co. 1,
Medical Company,
187th Airborne Infantry Regiment
Sacrificed his life to aid a fellow soldier shielding them from enemy fire with his own body
330-PS-2420-3 (17972414720).jpg William G. Windrich   Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Yudam-ri (Ryudam-ri), Changjin, North Korea
(Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
December 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 hillside
Bryant Homer Womack.jpg Bryant H. Womack   Army Private First Class Sokso-ri, Korea March 12, 1952Medical Company,
14th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division
Sacrificed his life aiding other wounded soldiers
223 Young.jpg Robert H. Young   Army Private First Class North of Kaesong, North Korea October 9, 1950Company E,
8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division
Although wounded, repeatedly repelled the enemy and insisted other wounded be treated first

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