List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients

The Korean War was an increase of border clashes between two rival Korean governments (each of which was supported by external powers). Each Korean government was trying to topple the other through political and guerilla tactics. Some may refer to it as a civil war. Though many other factors were at play. South Korea filed to strengthen their cause in free elections held in May 1950. The refusal of South Korea to hold new elections per North Korean demands was also a factor. The communist North Korean Army moved south on June 25, 1950. It was an attempt to reunite the Korean peninsula which had been formally divided since 1948. The conflict was then expanded by the United States 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.

Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War. It is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient 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. Due to the nature of this medal it is commonly presented after the recipient is killed (posthumously).

During this war 135 Medals of Honor were presented for bravery in action. Ninety seven were presented posthumously.

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Note: Notes in quotations are derived or are copied from the official Medal of Honor citation
Photo  Name  Service  Rank  Place of action  Date of action  Unit Notes75pxMarine CorpsE-04CorporalHangnyong, Korea2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine DivisionSacrificed his life to defeat an enemy bunker75pxArmyE-07Sergeant First ClassSesim-ni, Korea19th Infantry RegimentFor leading the repelling of an enemy attack75pxMarine CorpsO-03CaptainBattle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine DivisionRisked his life as a commanding officer in action against enemy aggressor forces75pxArmyE-01PrivateSokkogae, KoreaCompany K, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionKilled while fighting the enemy in hand-to-hand combat75pxMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassKoto-ri to Hagaru-ri (along road between), KoreaCompany G, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Rein)Risked his life to save his fellow Marines during a nighttime enemy attack against a motorized column.75pxNavyHospital Corpsman Third ClassKorea1st Marine DivisionSacrificed his life treating wounds and saving the lives of wounded Marines75pxArmyE-02Private First ClassSobangsan, KoreaCompany 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.ArmyE-05SergeantMinari-gol, KoreaMedical Company 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry DivisionRisked his life to administer first aid to several wounded soldiers and killing several of the enemy75pxArmyE-07Sergeant First ClassYonggong-ni, KoreaCompany I, 19th Infantry RegimentSacrificed his life to kill 20 enemy soldiers and destroying four automatic weapons to help his company advance into an enemy position75pxArmyE-02Private First ClassKasan, KoreaCompany D, 8th Engineer Combat BattalionSingle handedly defended a section of wall until all of his grenades and ammo was expended. He was reported KIA, September 5, 1950.75pxArmyO-02First LieutenantChong-dong, KoreaCompany G, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry DivisionRisked his life to attack the enemy in order to rescue his company who had been pinned down75pxArmyE-07Sergeant First ClassMundung-ni, Korea to Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life to destroy multiple enemy positions and killing several of the enemyMarine CorpsE-01PrivateBattle of Chosin Reservoir, KoreaCompany F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Risked his life to single handedly fight off an enemy attackMarine CorpsE-04CorporalKoreaCompany 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 trench75pxNavyHospital Corpsman Third ClassVegas Hill, KoreaCompany F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine DivisionMedical corpsman; aided many fallen soldiers under heavy fireArmyE-05SergeantChipo-ri, KoreaCompany C, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionKilled due to multiple wounds sustained after several attacks against the enemyMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassSeoul, KoreaCompany 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 attack75pxArmyE-04CorporalTutayon, Korea to Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry DivisionRisked his life to remain with his wounded commanding officer while the remainder of the company returned to campArmyE-04CorporalChindong-ni, KoreaCompany C, 27th Infantry RegimentKilled when he threw himself on a grenade75pxMarine CorpsO-01Second LieutenantYongdungp'o, KoreaCompany C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Risked his life to attack the enemy multiple times killing several and inflicting significant damageArmyO-02First LieutenantKaesong, KoreaCompany C 5th Cavalry RegimentKilled while attempting to protect a fallen comrade75pxArmyE-04CorporalKasan, KoreaReconnaissance Company, 1st Cavalry DivisionKilled after smothering a grenade with his body75pxArmyE-04CorporalChorwon, Korea to Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionWounded after smothering a grenade with his bodyMarine CorpsE-04CorporalSongnae-Dong, KoreaCompany G, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed after throwing himself on a grenade75pxAir ForceO-04MajorSinuiju-Yalu River area, Korea334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, 5th Air ForceKilled when trying to protect a squadron of bombers from a group of 15 enemy MiG'sMarine CorpsO-05Lieutenant ColonelHagaru-ri, Korea to 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)For leading the rescue of a trapped rifle companyNavyHospitalmanKorea1st Marine Division (Rein.)Although wounded, continued to aid fallen Marines until killed while giving first aid to a fallen comrade75pxArmyO-08Major GeneralTaejon, Korea to 24th Infantry DivisionRisked his life to lead the evacuation of Taejon after it had been overrun by the enemy75pxArmyO-03CaptainIpsok, KoreaCompany E, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded, repeatedly attacked the enemy which motivated his men to defeat the opposing enemy forceMarine CorpsE-04CorporalPanmunjon, KoreaCompany 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 body75pxArmyO-01Second LieutenantSubuk, Korea to Company E, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry DivisionRepeatedly attacked the enemy until he and his men successfully captured Hill 256ArmyE-07Sergeant First ClassMugok, KoreaCompany 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 killedArmyE-07Sergeant First ClassChangbong-ni, KoreaCompany E, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionKilled after attacking the enemy multiple times killing several of themArmyE-04CorporalPopsudong, KoreaCompany A, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionRepeatedly attacked the enemy with machine gun fire until killed75pxArmyO-05Lieutenant ColonelBattle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea to 1st Battalion, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionRisked his life repeatedly leading his men in combat for five days until he was killedMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassKoreaCompany I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)For falling on a grenade to save his squad.ArmyE-02Private First ClassSongnae-dong, KoreaCompany C, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry DivisionKilled after smothering a grenade with his body75pxArmyE-02Private First ClassTongmang-ni, KoreaCompany I, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionKilled after volunteering to stay behind and keep the enemy at bay so his unit could pull outMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassHill 749, KoreaCompany E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life to save his fellow Marines by smothering a grenade with his bodyArmyE-04CorporalPopsu-dong, Korea to Company D, 7th Infantry RegimentKilled after refusing medical aid and being charged by the enemy he was found with over 100 enemy deadMarine CorpsE-06Staff sergeantSonguch-on, KoreaCompany 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 wounded75pxNavyHospitalmanKorea to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine DivisionSacrificed his life treating and directing the wounded until struck by a round of enemy mortar fireArmyE-04CorporalKumwha, KoreaCompany A, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat TeamKilled while assisting the corpsmen with casualties and evacuation75pxArmyE-08Master SergeantSobuk San Mountain, Korea to Company C, 5th Infantry RegimentKilled after fighting off an enemy attack. Was found with more than 70 dead enemy around himArmyE-02Private First ClassPachi-dong, KoreaCompany 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 him75pxArmyO-02First LieutenantKobangsan-ni, KoreaBattery A, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry DivisionDied while directing fire on an attacking enemy forceArmyO-03CaptainTaemi-Dong, KoreaCompany C, 17th Infantry RegimentSeverely wounded after attacking the enemy multiple times and inflicting multiple enemy casualtiesArmyO-02First LieutenantAm-Dong, KoreaCompany F, 38th Infantry RegimentKilled after causing an estimated 50 enemy casualtiesArmyE-04CorporalWontong-ni, KoreaCompany G, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat TeamAlthough wounded, killed six of the enemy before falling unconscious from grenade, bayonet, and bullet wounds75pxNavyO-02Lieutenant, Junior GradeBattle of Chosin Reservoir, KoreaFighter Squadron 32, attached to U.S.S. LeyteRisked his life to rescue a downed pilot75pxArmyE-04CorporalMaltari, KoreaCompany E, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionRisked his life to destroy an enemy gun emplacement and allow his squad to finish their objectiveArmyE-05SergeantSaga, KoreaCompany C, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body75pxMarine CorpsE-05SergeantYudam-ni, KoreaCompany J, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Although seriously wounded, was last seen fighting the enemy hand to handArmyE-02Private First ClassKumsong, KoreaCompany K, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry DivisionKilled after volunteering to stay behind allowing his squad to escapeArmyE-02Private First Classnear Chup'a-ri, KoreaCompany H, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded, held a position alone and fought hand-to-hand until being killedArmyE-01PrivatePyongyang, KoreaCompany I, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyArmyE-07Sergeant First ClassYongsan, Korea to Company G, 9th Infantry RegimentRepeatedly attacked the enemy forcing them to retreat75px|alt=Head and torso of a man sitting with his arms folded on his lap, wearing a garrison cap, horn-rimmed glasses, and a military jacket. The jacket's left breast is completely covered in ribbon bars and medals.ArmyE-08Master SergeantSangsan-ni, KoreaCompany G, 19th InfantryPresented posthumously by President George W. Bush March 3, 2008 75pxMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassKoreaCompany C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed while attacking and destroying several enemy bunkers singlehandedly75pxMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassKoreaCompany 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 escape75pxMarine CorpsE-06Staff sergeantnorth of Yudam-ni, Korea to Company 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 killed75pxNavyHospitalmanKorea3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine DivisionKilled while shielding a wounded man with his bodyArmyE-02Private First ClassKowang-San, Korea to Company F, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionKilled while attacking three enemy troops attempting to place demolition charges75pxNavyO-02Lieutenant, Junior GradeKoreaNavy helicopter rescue unitDied as a POW after rescuing several crewman from a downed helicopter and evading the enemy for nine days.ArmyE-07Sergeant First ClassAgok, Korea to Company A, 72d Tank BattalionRisked his life by attacking and killing at least 250 of the enemyArmyO-03CaptainTondul, Korea to Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionFor spearheading an assault against strongly defended Hill 700. Killed by an enemy sniperArmyO-01Second LieutenantKamil-ni, KoreaCompany K, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionFor repeatedly attacking and destroying the enemy. Killed by a burst from an enemy submachine gun75pxArmyE-08Master SergeantIp-ori, KoreaCompany I, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionAlthough seriously wounded continued to lead his men and fight the enemy75pxArmyE-05SergeantTaejon, KoreaCompany C, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life to shield the driver of a rescue vehicle from enemy rounds75pxMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassChungchon, KoreaCompany C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyArmyE-05SergeantCompany 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 enemyMarine CorpsO-02First LieutenantBattle of Inchon, KoreaCompany A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)For smothering a hand grenade with his own body.75pxAir ForceO-04MajorSniper Ridge, North Korea80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter-Bomber WingSacrificed his life by diving his damaged airplane into enemy gun emplacementsArmyE-04CorporalChup'a-ri, KoreaCompany 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.ArmyE-04CorporalSatae-ri, KoreaCompany A, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionRefused to be rescued due to enemy troop activity and continued to fight the enemy until killed.75pxMarine CorpsE-05SergeantVegas Hill, KoreaCompany F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life to silence an enemy gun emplacementMarine CorpsE-05SergeantSongnap-yong, KoreaCompany 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.ArmyO-02First LieutenantKamyangjan-ni, KoreaCompany A, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry DivisionKilled by a burst of machine gun fire after destroying an enemy gun emplacementMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassKorea to Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Although painfully wounded he continued to fight off the enemy until they were defeated75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a smiling young man with dark hair wearing a garrison cap and a military jacket with two round pins on each lapel.ArmyE-05SergeantChich-on, KoreaCompany B, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life by remaining in an exposed position and covering the platoon's withdrawalArmyO-03CaptainSoam-Ni, KoreaCompany E, 27th Infantry RegimentIn taking an occupied hill, he led the last major American bayonet chargeMarine CorpsO-02First LieutenantHansan-ni, KoreaCompany A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed by a burst of small arms fire after single handedly covering his squads escape75pxArmyE-04CorporalTaejon-ni, Korea to Company 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.75pxArmyE-05SergeantSurang-ni, Korea to Company K, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionRepeatedly risked his life to fight back the enemy and protect several wounded soldiersMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassSosa-ri, Korea and Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed while repeatedly attacking the enemy at night75pxMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassKwagch'i-Dong, KoreaCompany C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyArmyE-07Sergeant First ClassSeoul, KoreaCompany E, 35th Infantry RegimentSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body75pxMarine CorpsO-01Second LieutenantKoreaCompany 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.Marine CorpsO-04MajorHagaru-ri, Korea3d 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 woundedMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassSeoul, KoreaCompany G, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life by using his own body as a shield to protect another wounded Marine75pxMarine CorpsO-01Second LieutenantKoreaCompany H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Provided cover and care for wounded while his unit was attacking the enemy75pxArmyE-02Private First ClassYongsan, Korea to Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionRepeatedly risked his life to gather grenades and ammunition until killed by enemy fire75pxArmyO-05Lieutenant ColonelBattle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea to X Corps Artillery, while attached to the 52d Transportation Truck BattalionRepeatedly attacked the enemy and defended his convoy until killed75pxArmyE-04CorporalChoo Gung-Dong, Korea to Company D, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded he refused medical treatment and continued to fight back the enemy until killed75pxMarine CorpsE-04CorporalKoreaCompany E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Risked his life to defeat a pocket of enemy resistance75pxArmyE-02Private First ClassPia-ri, KoreaCompany C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry DivisionAfter being killed fighting the enemy it was determined that he singlehandedly defeated more than 40 of the enemy75pxArmyE-05SergeantKujangdong, KoreaCompany C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionProtected his squad by smothering a grenade with his body75pxArmyE-02Private First ClassKumhwa, KoreaCompany E, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life manning a heavy machine gun until mortally woundedArmyE-05SergeantMundung-ni KoreaCompany G, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionKilled after fighting back a superior enemy force75pxMarine CorpsE-05SergeantSudong, KoreaCompany 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 Marines75pxMarine CorpsO-01Second LieutenantKoreaCompany 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 position75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a young man wearing a peaked cap and a military jacket with ribbon bars and a badge on the left breast.ArmyE-04CorporalChonghyon, KoreaCompany E, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry DivisionAfter being seriously wounded, refused medical treatment to continue to fight the enemy until he was killed75pxMarine CorpsO-01Second LieutenantChinhung-ni, KoreaCompany H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed after he covered a grenade with his bodyArmyE-02Private First ClassMunye-ri, KoreaCompany F, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionSinglehandedly destroyed several enemy gun emplacements and foxholes75pxArmyE-04CorporalPonggilli, KoreaHeavy Mortar Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionRepeatedly risked his life to fight the enemy and rescue several wounded soldiers75pxArmyE-04CorporalKorea to Company 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.75pxArmyE-04CorporalSokkogae, Korea to Company A, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion, 7th Infantry DivisionWas last seen fighting the enemy with a machine gun before he was killed by artillery fire75pxArmyO-02First LieutenantKumhwa, KoreaCompany A, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded he continued to fight and lead his men until they defeated the enemy75pxAir ForceO-04MajorHanchang, Korea67th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Group, 5th Air ForceKilled after diving his aircraft into enemy troops75pxArmyO-02First LieutenantSokkogae, Korea to Company 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 enemyMarine CorpsE-06Staff sergeantKoreaCompany G, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life to assure that all dead and wounded were evacuated75pxMarine CorpsE-02Private First ClassKoreaCompany F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Risked his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his body75pxArmyE-07Sergeant First ClassChipyong-ni, KoreaCompany M, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his bodyMarine CorpsO-03CaptainHagaru-ri, Korea to Company 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 assured75pxMarine CorpsO-01Second LieutenantKoreaBattery 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 bodyArmyE-02Private First ClassYongsan, KoreaCompany E, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his bodyArmyE-04CorporalMinarigol, KoreaCompany F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry DivisionDied after wounds received after charging into an enemy machine gun nest75pxArmyO-02First LieutenantSokkogae, Korea to Company E 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry DivisionCaptured while leading his men against an overwhelming enemy assaultArmyE-02Private First ClassAgok, KoreaCompany A, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life to save his unit by remaining behind and covering them as they withdrewArmyO-01Second LieutenantKumhwa, KoreaCompany 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 woundedArmyE-02Private First ClassKoreaCompany F, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionCharged forward, then smothered a grenade blast with his body75pxArmyE-02Private First ClassHaman, Korea24th Company M, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionKilled by an enemy grenade while covering his units withdrawalArmyE-07Sergeant First ClassYongsan, Korea2d Reconnaissance Company, 2d Infantry DivisionDirected his tank to destroy seven enemy machine gun nests and covered his units withdrawal until killedMarine CorpsE-06Staff sergeantSudong, KoreaCompany 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 bloodMarine CorpsE-04CorporalHill 749, Korea to Company 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 fighting75pxAir ForceO-03CaptainYangdok, Korea8th Bombardment Squadron, 3d Bomb GroupFlew his plane through an intense enemy barriage to defend ground forces and maximize enemy damage75pxMarine CorpsE-06Staff sergeantKoreaCompany I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Killed by an enemy grenade when it exploded in his hand75pxArmyE-08Master SergeantYongsan, Korea to Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry DivisionVolunteered to remain and defend his units withdrawal because he knew his injuries would slow them down75pxArmyE-02Private First ClassSataeri, KoreaCompany L, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionAlthough wounded he assisted in evacuating the wounded and killed several of the enemyArmyE-08Master SergeantHwach'on-Myon, KoreaCompany I, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry DivisionRepeatedly risked his life in order for his troops to reorganize and counterattackMarine CorpsE-06Technical SergeantKorea to Company G, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam War; In addition to the Medal of Honor he received five purple hearts.ArmyE-02Private First ClassOpari, KoreaCo. 1, Medical Company, 187th Airborne Infantry RegimentSacrificed his life to aid a fellow soldier shielding them from enemy fire with his own body75pxMarine CorpsE-06Staff sergeantYudam-ni, KoreaCompany I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)Sacrificed his life to direct his men and rescue several wounded Marines from a hillsideArmyE-02Private First ClassSokso-ri, KoreaMedical Company, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionSacrificed his life aiding other wounded soldiersArmyE-02Private First Classnorth of Kaesong, KoreaCompany E, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry DivisionAlthough wounded, repeatedly repelled the enemy and insisted other wounded be treated first

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