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William B. Baugh

Info from here.

Private First Class William Bernard Baugh (July 7, 1930 – November 29, 1950) was a United States marine who, at age 20, received the Medal of Honor in Korea for sacrificing his life to save his Marine comrades. The nation’s highest decoration for valor was presented to the young Marine for extraordinary heroism on November 29, 1950, between Koto-ri and Hagaru-ri, when he protected the members of his squadron from a grenade by smothering it with his body.

Private First Class Baugh was the 15th Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Korean War. Born July 7, 1930, in McKinney, Kentucky, William Bernard Baugh was employed by Harrison Shoe Corporation before his enlistment in the Marine Corps on January 23, 1948, at the age of 17. He attended public schools in Butler County, Ohio.

Following recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina, PFC Baugh was stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and after being transferred to the 1st Marine Division in Korea, took part in the Inchon landing, the capture of Seoul, and the Wonsan, Hungnam, and Chosin Reservoir campaigns. His death occurred in the Chosin area.

In addition to the Medal of Honor, PFC Baugh posthumously received the Purple Heart Medal. He previously held the Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Occupation Service Medal with Europe Clasp, Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars, and the United Nations Service Medal.

The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM B. BAUGH
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

for service as set forth in the following CITATION:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of an Anti-Tank Assault Squad attached to Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), during a nighttime enemy attack against a motorized column en route from Koto-Ri to Hagaru-ri, Korea, on November 29, 1950. Acting instantly when a hostile grenade landed in his truck as he and his squad prepared to alight and assist in the repulse of an enemy force delivering intense automatic-weapons and grenade fire from deeply entrenched and well-concealed roadside positions, Private First Class Baugh quickly shouted a warning to the other men in the vehicle and, unmindful of his own personal safety, hurled himself upon the deadly missile, thereby saving his comrades from serious injury or possible death. Sustaining severe wounds from which he died a short time afterward, Private First Class Baugh, by his superb courage and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice, upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

/S/HARRY S. TRUMAN

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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good evening Kathy! ((HUGS!)) Thank you so very much for telling us about this wonderful Marine hero!

41 posted on 09/23/2012 9:12:24 PM PDT by wjcsux ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)

I had to work this weekend; got a new job responsibility at work.

42 posted on 09/23/2012 10:01:54 PM PDT by HiJinx (Progessive Compassion requires OPM - Other People's Money.)

One of the clearest indicators that the Holy Spirit is working in our lives is our contentment and our thankfulness for what we have. Then, instead of experiencing jealousy, we are able to genuinely celebrate the gifts and blessings of others.

Too true. Thanks, Mayor, for today's sustenance for body and soul. Hope The Mayor's had a nice weekend. ((HUGS))

43 posted on 09/24/2012 1:22:28 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?

44 posted on 09/24/2012 1:31:30 AM PDT by E.G.C.

To: Kathy in Alaska; SevenofNine; StarCMC; MeekMom; MEG33; HiJinx; acad1228; Arrowhead1952; ...

Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

Cubs

59 WINS

94 LOSSES

Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.

45 posted on 09/24/2012 3:53:23 AM PDT by tomkow6 (...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)

To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; ...

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. We are finally cooling off with temps in the low 90º range.

46 posted on 09/24/2012 5:11:58 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 ("It's better to vote for a Republican you don't know than wind up with a dim you don't like".)

Good morning, Tomkow6. How’s it going?

47 posted on 09/24/2012 5:15:11 AM PDT by E.G.C.

48 posted on 09/24/2012 5:16:12 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 ("It's better to vote for a Republican you don't know than wind up with a dim you don't like".)

49 posted on 09/24/2012 5:16:15 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 ("It's better to vote for a Republican you don't know than wind up with a dim you don't like".)

50 posted on 09/24/2012 5:16:15 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 ("It's better to vote for a Republican you don't know than wind up with a dim you don't like".)

51 posted on 09/24/2012 5:16:15 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 ("It's better to vote for a Republican you don't know than wind up with a dim you don't like".)

To: All; tomkow6; Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952

It Isn't Morning 'Til I've Had My Coffee.
Happy Monday To All
*HUGS*
*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

52 posted on 09/24/2012 5:21:32 AM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Rain Rain Rain...

The place is starting to look like a SWAMP!

53 posted on 09/24/2012 5:22:21 AM PDT by left that other site (Worry is the Darkroom that Develops Negatives.)

Good morning Meg and (((HUGS))). We may hit 92 today, and that is OK with me.

54 posted on 09/24/2012 5:29:58 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 ("It's better to vote for a Republican you don't know than wind up with a dim you don't like".)

Morning Beachie!!

Nice, warm weather continues out here, very enjoyable!

Daughter got all moved up north, now the new job starts, she's excited.

Looks like another busy week, so more coffee is needed...

Have a bodacious day!

55 posted on 09/24/2012 5:51:13 AM PDT by PROCON (Real Hope and Change coming in November!)

To: Arrowhead1952

Thank you, AH..It is nice in the morning!

56 posted on 09/24/2012 5:56:34 AM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)

To: y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...

*yaaaaaaawwwnn*
Goooood mornin', Early Birds!
I don't wanna be up right now!
Can't we all just skip Monday? :)
Anywhoooo...y'all have a great day!
It'll be over soon! Really!
(((hugs)))

57 posted on 09/24/2012 6:09:37 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos)

HAPPY MONDAY, Edward!

37 on the car thermometer for the drive in this AM!

58 posted on 09/24/2012 6:16:45 AM PDT by tomkow6 (...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)

To: Arrowhead1952

Thank goodness the temps have dropped.

59 posted on 09/24/2012 6:36:10 AM PDT by tillacum

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

60 posted on 09/24/2012 6:38:16 AM PDT by E.G.C.

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