조지 D. 리비

조지 D. 리비(, 1919년 12월 4일 ~ 1950년 7월 20일)은 미국 육군 제24보병사단 소속 군인으로 대전 전투에서 전사하였다.

생애

한국 전쟁 
대전 전투에서 1950년 7월 20일 북한군의 차단선 돌파를 위한 영웅적인 행동으로 1951년 8월 2일 명예훈장이 추서되었다.

명예훈장 
Citiation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Sergeant George Dalton Libby (ASN: 31153010), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company C, 3d Combat Engineer Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Taejon, Korea, on 20 July 1950. While breaking through an enemy encirclement, the vehicle in which he was riding approached an enemy roadblock and encountered devastating fire which disabled the truck, killing or wounding all the passengers except Sergeant Libby. Taking cover in a ditch Sergeant Libby engaged the enemy and despite the heavy fire crossed the road twice to administer aid to his wounded comrades. He then hailed a passing M-5 artillery tractor and helped the wounded aboard. The enemy directed intense small-arms fire at the driver, and Sergeant Libby, realizing that no one else could operate the vehicle, placed himself between the driver and the enemy thereby shielding him while he returned the fire. During this action he received several wounds in the arms and body. Continuing through the town the tractor made frequent stops and Sergeant Libby helped more wounded aboard. Refusing first aid, he continued to shield the driver and return the fire of the enemy when another roadblock was encountered. Sergeant Libby received additional wounds but held his position until he lost consciousness. Sergeant Libby's sustained, heroic actions enabled his comrades to reach friendly lines. His dauntless courage and gallant self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit upon himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.

추모 
1953년 7월 4일 미군이 준공한 임진강의 다리를 그의 공적을 기념하기 위해 '리비교(Libby Bridge)'로 명명하였다.

각주

외부 링크 

1919년 출생
1950년 사망
수류탄에 죽은 사람
미국의 한국 전쟁 참전 군인
미국의 한국 전쟁 참전 군인 사망자
한국 전쟁 명예훈장 수훈자