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.^[1] South Korea filed to strengthen their cause in free elections held in May 1950.^[2] 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

Main page: 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).^[3]

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

RecipientsTansey?

Lavender background and † indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

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	Notes
	Abrell, Charles G.Charles G. Abrell †	Marine Corps	E-04Corporal	Hangnyong, Korea	June 10, 1951	2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division	Sacrificed his life to defeat an enemy bunker
	Adams, Stanley T.Stanley T. Adams	Army	E-07Sergeant First Class	Sesim-ni, Korea	February 4, 1951	19th Infantry Regiment	For leading the repelling of an enemy attack
	Barber, William E.William E. Barber	Marine Corps	O-03Captain	Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea	November 28, 1950 to December 2, 1950	Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division	Risked his life as a commanding officer in action against enemy aggressor forces
	Barker, Charles H.Charles H. Barker †	Army	E-01Private	Sokkogae, Korea	June 4, 1953	Company K, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division	Killed while fighting the enemy in hand-to-hand combat
	Baugh, William B.William B. Baugh †	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Koto-ri to Hagaru-ri (along road between), Korea	November 29, 1950	Company G, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Rein)	Risked his life to save his fellow Marines during a nighttime enemy attack against a motorized column.
	Benfold, Edward C.Edward C. Benfold †	Navy	Hospital Corpsman Third Class	Korea	September 5, 1952	1st Marine Division	Sacrificed his life treating wounds and saving the lives of wounded Marines
	Bennett, Emory L.Emory L. Bennett †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Sobangsan, Korea	June 24, 1951	Company 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.
—	Bleak, David B.David B. Bleak	Army	E-05Sergeant	Minari-gol, Korea	June 14, 1952	Medical Company 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division	Risked his life to administer first aid to several wounded soldiers and killing several of the enemy
	Brittin, Nelson V.Nelson V. Brittin †	Army	E-07Sergeant First Class	Yonggong-ni, Korea	March 7, 1951	Company 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
	Brown, Melvin L.Melvin L. Brown †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Kasan, Korea	September 4, 1950	Company 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.
	Burke, Lloyd L.Lloyd L. Burke	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Chong-dong, Korea	October 28, 1951	Company 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
	Burris, Tony K.Tony K. Burris †	Army	E-07Sergeant First Class	Mundung-ni, Korea	October 8, 1951 to October 9, 1951	Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Sacrificed his life to destroy multiple enemy positions and killing several of the enemy
—	Cafferata, Jr., Hector A.Hector A. Cafferata, Jr.	Marine Corps	E-01Private	Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea	November 28, 1950	Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Risked his life to single handedly fight off an enemy attack
—	Champagne, David B.David B. Champagne †	Marine Corps	E-04Corporal	Korea	May 28, 1952	Company 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
	Charette, William R.William R. Charette	Navy	Hospital Corpsman Third Class	Vegas Hill, Korea	March 27, 1953	Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division	Medical corpsman; aided many fallen soldiers under heavy fire
—	Charlton, Cornelius H.Cornelius H. Charlton †	Army	E-05Sergeant	Chipo-ri, Korea	June 2, 1951	Company C, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division	Killed due to multiple wounds sustained after several attacks against the enemy
—	Christianson, Stanley R.Stanley R. Christianson †	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Seoul, Korea	September 29, 1950	Company 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
	Collier, Gilbert G.Gilbert G. Collier †	Army	E-04Corporal	Tutayon, Korea	July 19, 1953 to July 20, 1953	Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division	Risked his life to remain with his wounded commanding officer while the remainder of the company returned to camp
—	Collier, John W.John W. Collier †	Army	E-04Corporal	Chindong-ni, Korea	September 19, 1950	Company C, 27th Infantry Regiment	Killed when he threw himself on a grenade
	Commiskey, Sr., Henry A.Henry A. Commiskey, Sr.	Marine Corps	O-01Second Lieutenant	Yongdungp'o, Korea	September 20, 1950	Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Risked his life to attack the enemy multiple times killing several and inflicting significant damage
—	Coursen, Samuel S.Samuel S. Coursen †	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Kaesong, Korea	October 12, 1950	Company C 5th Cavalry Regiment	Killed while attempting to protect a fallen comrade
	Craig, Gordon M.Gordon M. Craig †	Army	E-04Corporal	Kasan, Korea	September 10, 1950	Reconnaissance Company, 1st Cavalry Division	Killed after smothering a grenade with his body
	Crump, Jerry K.Jerry K. Crump	Army	E-04Corporal	Chorwon, Korea	September 6, 1951 to September 7, 1951	Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division	Wounded after smothering a grenade with his body
—	Davenport, Jack A.Jack A. Davenport †	Marine Corps	E-04Corporal	Songnae-Dong, Korea	September 21, 1951	Company G, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Killed after throwing himself on a grenade
	Davis, George A.George A. Davis †	Air Force	O-04Major	Sinuiju-Yalu River area, Korea	February 10, 1952	334th 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
—	Davis, RayRay Davis	Marine Corps	O-05Lieutenant Colonel	Hagaru-ri, Korea	December 1, 1950 to December 4, 1950	1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	For leading the rescue of a trapped rifle company
—	De Wert, RichardRichard De Wert †	Navy	Hospitalman	Korea	April 5, 1951	1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Although wounded, continued to aid fallen Marines until killed while giving first aid to a fallen comrade
	Dean, William F.William F. Dean	Army	O-08Major General	Taejon, Korea	July 20, 1950 to July 21, 1950	24th Infantry Division	Risked his life to lead the evacuation of Taejon after it had been overrun by the enemy
	Desiderio, Reginald B.Reginald B. Desiderio †	Army	O-03Captain	Ipsok, Korea	November 27, 1950	Company E, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division	Although wounded, repeatedly attacked the enemy which motivated his men to defeat the opposing enemy force
—	Dewey, Duane E.Duane E. Dewey	Marine Corps	E-04Corporal	Panmunjon, Korea	April 16, 1952	Company 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
	Dodd, Carl H.Carl H. Dodd	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Subuk, Korea	January 30, 1951 to January 31, 1951	Company E, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division	Repeatedly attacked the enemy until he and his men successfully captured Hill 256
—	Duke, Ray E.Ray E. Duke †	Army	E-07Sergeant First Class	Mugok, Korea	April 26, 1951	Company 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
—	Edwards, Junior D.Junior D. Edwards †	Army	E-07Sergeant First Class	Changbong-ni, Korea	January 2, 1951	Company E, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Killed after attacking the enemy multiple times killing several of them
—	Essebagger, Jr., JohnJohn Essebagger, Jr. †	Army	E-04Corporal	Popsudong, Korea	April 25, 1951	Company A, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division	Repeatedly attacked the enemy with machine gun fire until killed
	Faith, Jr., Don C.Don C. Faith, Jr. †	Army	O-05Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea	November 27, 1950 to December 1, 1950	1st Battalion, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division	Risked his life repeatedly leading his men in combat for five days until he was killed
—	García, Fernando LuisFernando Luis García †	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Korea	September 5, 1952	Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	For falling on a grenade to save his squad.
—	George, CharlesCharles George †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Songnae-dong, Korea	November 30, 1952	Company C, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division	Killed after smothering a grenade with his body
	Gilliland, Charles L.Charles L. Gilliland †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Tongmang-ni, Korea	April 25, 1951	Company I, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division	Killed after volunteering to stay behind and keep the enemy at bay so his unit could pull out
—	Gomez, EdwardEdward Gomez †	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Hill 749, Korea	September 14, 1951	Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Sacrificed his life to save his fellow Marines by smothering a grenade with his body
—	Goodblood, ClairClair Goodblood †	Army	E-04Corporal	Popsu-dong, Korea	April 24, 1951 to April 25, 1951	Company D, 7th Infantry Regiment	Killed after refusing medical aid and being charged by the enemy he was found with over 100 enemy dead
—	Guillen, AmbrosioAmbrosio Guillen †	Marine Corps	E-06Staff sergeant	Songuch-on, Korea	July 25, 1953	Company 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
	Hammond, Francis C.Francis C. Hammond †	Navy	Hospitalman	Korea	March 26, 1953 to March 27, 1953	1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division	Sacrificed his life treating and directing the wounded until struck by a round of enemy mortar fire
—	Hammond, Jr., LesterLester Hammond, Jr. †	Army	E-04Corporal	Kumwha, Korea	August 14, 1952	Company A, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team	Killed while assisting the corpsmen with casualties and evacuation
	Handrich, Melvin O.Melvin O. Handrich †	Army	E-08Master Sergeant	Sobuk San Mountain, Korea	August 25, 1950 to August 26, 1950	Company C, 5th Infantry Regiment	Killed after fighting off an enemy attack. Was found with more than 70 dead enemy around him
—	Hanson, Jack G.Jack G. Hanson †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Pachi-dong, Korea	June 7, 1951	Company F, 31st Infantry Regiment	Was found dead with an empty pistol in his right hand, a bloody machete in his left hand and 22 dead enemy around him
	Hartell, Lee R.Lee R. Hartell †	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Kobangsan-ni, Korea	August 27, 1951	Battery A, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division	Died while directing fire on an attacking enemy force
—	Harvey, RaymondRaymond Harvey	Army	O-03Captain	Taemi-Dong, Korea	March 9, 1951	Company C, 17th Infantry Regiment	Severely wounded after attacking the enemy multiple times and inflicting multiple enemy casualties
—	Henry, Frederick F.Frederick F. Henry †	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Am-Dong, Korea	September 1, 1950	Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment	Killed after causing an estimated 50 enemy casualties
—	Hernandez, Rodolfo P.Rodolfo P. Hernandez	Army	E-04Corporal	Wontong-ni, Korea	May 31, 1951	Company G, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team	Although wounded, killed six of the enemy before falling unconscious from grenade, bayonet, and bullet wounds
	Hudner, Jr., Thomas J.Thomas J. Hudner, Jr.	Navy	O-02Lieutenant, Junior Grade	Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea	December 4, 1950	Fighter Squadron 32, attached to U.S.S. Leyte	Risked his life to rescue a downed pilot
	Ingman, Jr., Einar H.Einar H. Ingman, Jr.	Army	E-04Corporal	Maltari, Korea	February 26, 1951	Company E, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division	Risked his life to destroy an enemy gun emplacement and allow his squad to finish their objective
—	Jecelin, William R.William R. Jecelin †	Army	E-05Sergeant	Saga, Korea	September 19, 1950	Company C, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division	Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
	Johnson, James E.James E. Johnson †	Marine Corps	E-05Sergeant	Yudam-ni, Korea	December 2, 1950	Company J, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Although seriously wounded, was last seen fighting the enemy hand to hand
—	Jordan, Mack A.Mack A. Jordan †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Kumsong, Korea	November 15, 1951	Company K, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division	Killed after volunteering to stay behind allowing his squad to escape
—	Kahoʻohanohano, Anthony T.Anthony T. Kahoʻohanohano †	Army	E-02Private First Class	near Chup'a-ri, Korea	September 1, 1951	Company H, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division	Although wounded, held a position alone and fought hand-to-hand until being killed
—	Kanell, Billie G.Billie G. Kanell †	Army	E-01Private	Pyongyang, Korea	September 7, 1951	Company I, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division	Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
—	Kaufman, Loren R.Loren R. Kaufman †	Army	E-07Sergeant First Class	Yongsan, Korea	September 4, 1950 to September 5, 1950	Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment	Repeatedly attacked the enemy forcing them to retreat
	Keeble, Woodrow W.Woodrow W. Keeble †	Army	E-08Master Sergeant	Sangsan-ni, Korea	October 20, 1951	Company G, 19th Infantry	Presented posthumously by President George W. Bush March 3, 2008 [1]
	Kelly, John D.John D. Kelly †	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Korea	May 28, 1952	Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Killed while attacking and destroying several enemy bunkers singlehandedly
	Kelso, Jack W.Jack W. Kelso †	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Korea	October 2, 1952	Company 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, Robert S.Robert S. Kennemore	Marine Corps	E-06Staff sergeant	north of Yudam-ni, Korea	November 27, 1950 to November 28, 1950	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 killed
	Kilmer, John E.John E. Kilmer †	Navy	Hospitalman	Korea	August 13, 1952	3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division	Killed while shielding a wounded man with his body
—	Knight, Noah O.Noah O. Knight †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Kowang-San, Korea	November 23, 1951 to November 24, 1951	Company F, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division	Killed while attacking three enemy troops attempting to place demolition charges
	Koelsch, John K.John K. Koelsch †	Navy	O-02Lieutenant, Junior Grade	Korea	July 3, 1951	Navy helicopter rescue unit	Died as a POW after rescuing several crewman from a downed helicopter and evading the enemy for nine days.
—	Kouma, Ernest R.Ernest R. Kouma	Army	E-07Sergeant First Class	Agok, Korea	August 31, 1950 to September 1, 1950	Company A, 72d Tank Battalion	Risked his life by attacking and killing at least 250 of the enemy
—	Krzyzowski, Edward C.Edward C. Krzyzowski †	Army	O-03Captain	Tondul, Korea	August 31, 1951 to September 3, 1951	Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	For spearheading an assault against strongly defended Hill 700. Killed by an enemy sniper
—	Kyle, Darwin K.Darwin K. Kyle †	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Kamil-ni, Korea	February 16, 1951	Company K, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division	For repeatedly attacking and destroying the enemy. Killed by a burst from an enemy submachine gun
	Lee, Hubert L.Hubert L. Lee	Army	E-08Master Sergeant	Ip-ori, Korea	February 1, 1951	Company I, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Although seriously wounded continued to lead his men and fight the enemy
	Libby, George D.George D. Libby †	Army	E-05Sergeant	Taejon, Korea	July 20, 1950	Company C, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry Division	Sacrificed his life to shield the driver of a rescue vehicle from enemy rounds
	Littleton, Herbert A.Herbert A. Littleton †	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Chungchon, Korea	April 22, 1951	Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
—	Long, Charles R.Charles R. Long †	Army	E-05Sergeant	Hoengseong near Hoengseong, Korea	February 12, 1951	Company M, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Remained in a forward position to target the enemy with mortar fire. Killed when his position was surrounded by the enemy
—	Lopez, BaldomeroBaldomero Lopez †	Marine Corps	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Inchon, Korea	September 15, 1950	Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	For smothering a hand grenade with his own body.
	Loring, Jr., Charles J.Charles J. Loring, Jr. †	Air Force	O-04Major	Sniper Ridge, North Korea	November 22, 1952	80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter-Bomber Wing	Sacrificed his life by diving his damaged airplane into enemy gun emplacements
—	Lyell, William F.William F. Lyell †	Army	E-04Corporal	Chup'a-ri, Korea	August 31, 1951	Company 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.
—	Martinez, BenitoBenito Martinez †	Army	E-04Corporal	Satae-ri, Korea	September 6, 1952	Company 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, Daniel P.Daniel P. Matthews †	Marine Corps	E-05Sergeant	Vegas Hill, Korea	March 28, 1953	Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Sacrificed his life to silence an enemy gun emplacement
—	Mausert, III, Frederick W.Frederick W. Mausert, III †	Marine Corps	E-05Sergeant	Songnap-yong, Korea	September 12, 1951	Company 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.
—	McGovern, Robert M.Robert M. McGovern †	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Kamyangjan-ni, Korea	January 30, 1951	Company A, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division	Killed by a burst of machine gun fire after destroying an enemy gun emplacement
—	McLaughlin, Alford L.Alford L. McLaughlin	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Korea	September 4, 1952 to September 5, 1952	Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Although painfully wounded he continued to fight off the enemy until they were defeated
	Mendonca, Leroy A.Leroy A. Mendonca †	Army	E-05Sergeant	Chich-on, Korea	July 4, 1951	Company B, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division	Sacrificed his life by remaining in an exposed position and covering the platoon's withdrawal
	Millett, Lewis L.Lewis L. Millett	Army	O-03Captain	Soam-Ni, Korea	February 7, 1951	Company E, 27th Infantry Regiment	In taking an occupied hill, he led the last major American bayonet charge
—	Mitchell, Frank N.Frank N. Mitchell †	Marine Corps	O-02First Lieutenant	Hansan-ni, Korea	November 26, 1950	Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Killed by a burst of small arms fire after single handedly covering his squads escape
	Miyamura, HiroshiHiroshi Miyamura	Army	E-04Corporal	Taejon-ni, Korea	April 24, 1951 to April 25, 1951	Company 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.
	Mize, Ola L.Ola L. Mize	Army	E-05Sergeant	Surang-ni, Korea	June 10, 1953 to June 11, 1953	Company K, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division	Repeatedly risked his life to fight back the enemy and protect several wounded soldiers
—	Monegan, Jr., Walter C.Walter C. Monegan, Jr. †	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Sosa-ri, Korea	September 17, 1950 and September 20, 1950	Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Killed while repeatedly attacking the enemy at night
	Moreland, Whitt L.Whitt L. Moreland †	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Kwagch'i-Dong, Korea	May 29, 1951	Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
—	Moyer, Donald R.Donald R. Moyer †	Army	E-07Sergeant First Class	Seoul, Korea	May 20, 1951	Company E, 35th Infantry Regiment	Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
	Murphy, Raymond G.Raymond G. Murphy	Marine Corps	O-01Second Lieutenant	Korea	February 3, 1953	Company 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, Reginald R.Reginald R. Myers	Marine Corps	O-04Major	Hagaru-ri, Korea	November 29, 1950	3d 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
—	Obregon, Eugene A.Eugene A. Obregon †	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Seoul, Korea	September 26, 1950	Company 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
	O'Brien, Jr., George H.George H. O'Brien, Jr.	Marine Corps	O-01Second Lieutenant	Korea	October 27, 1952	Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Provided cover and care for wounded while his unit was attacking the enemy
	Ouellette, Joseph R.Joseph R. Ouellette †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Yongsan, Korea	August 31, 1950 to September 3, 1950	Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Repeatedly risked his life to gather grenades and ammunition until killed by enemy fire
	Page, John U. D.John U. D. Page †	Army	O-05Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea	November 29, 1950 to December 10, 1950	X Corps Artillery, while attached to the 52d Transportation Truck Battalion	Repeatedly attacked the enemy and defended his convoy until killed
	Pendleton, Charles F.Charles F. Pendleton †	Army	E-04Corporal	Choo Gung-Dong, Korea	July 16, 1953 to July 17, 1953	Company D, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division	Although wounded he refused medical treatment and continued to fight back the enemy until killed
	Phillips, Lee H.Lee H. Phillips †	Marine Corps	E-04Corporal	Korea	November 4, 1950	Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Risked his life to defeat a pocket of enemy resistance
	Pililaau, Herbert K.Herbert K. Pililaau †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Pia-ri, Korea	September 17, 1951	Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division	After being killed fighting the enemy it was determined that he singlehandedly defeated more than 40 of the enemy
	Pittman, John A.John A. Pittman	Army	E-05Sergeant	Kujangdong, Korea	November 26, 1950	Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Protected his squad by smothering a grenade with his body
	Pomeroy, Ralph E.Ralph E. Pomeroy †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Kumhwa, Korea	October 15, 1952	Company E, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division	Sacrificed his life manning a heavy machine gun until mortally wounded
—	Porter, Donn F.Donn F. Porter †	Army	E-05Sergeant	Mundung-ni Korea	September 7, 1952	Company G, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division	Killed after fighting back a superior enemy force
	Poynter, James I.James I. Poynter †	Marine Corps	E-05Sergeant	Sudong, Korea	November 4, 1950	Company 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
	Ramer, George H.George H. Ramer †	Marine Corps	O-01Second Lieutenant	Korea	September 12, 1951	Company 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
	Red Cloud, Jr., MitchellMitchell Red Cloud, Jr. †	Army	E-04Corporal	Chonghyon, Korea	November 5, 1950	Company E, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division	After being seriously wounded, refused medical treatment to continue to fight the enemy until he was killed
	Reem, Robert D.Robert D. Reem †	Marine Corps	O-01Second Lieutenant	Chinhung-ni, Korea	November 6, 1950	Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Killed after he covered a grenade with his body
—	Rodriguez, Joseph C.Joseph C. Rodriguez	Army	E-02Private First Class	Munye-ri, Korea	May 21, 1951	Company F, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division	Singlehandedly destroyed several enemy gun emplacements and foxholes
	Rosser, Ronald E.Ronald E. Rosser	Army	E-04Corporal	Ponggilli, Korea	January 12, 1952	Heavy Mortar Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Repeatedly risked his life to fight the enemy and rescue several wounded soldiers
	Rubin, TiborTibor Rubin	Army	E-04Corporal	Korea	July 23, 1950 to April 20, 1953	Company 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.
	Schoonover, Daniel D.Daniel D. Schoonover †	Army	E-04Corporal	Sokkogae, Korea	July 8, 1953 to July 10, 1953	Company 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
	Schowalter, Jr., Edward R.Edward R. Schowalter, Jr.	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Kumhwa, Korea	October 14, 1952	Company A, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division	Although wounded he continued to fight and lead his men until they defeated the enemy
	Sebille, Louis J.Louis J. Sebille †	Air Force	O-04Major	Hanchang, Korea	August 5, 1950	67th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Group, 5th Air Force	Killed after diving his aircraft into enemy troops
	Shea, Richard ThomasRichard Thomas Shea †	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Sokkogae, Korea	July 6, 1953 to July 8, 1953	Company 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
—	Shuck, Jr., William E.William E. Shuck, Jr. †	Marine Corps	E-06Staff sergeant	Korea	July 3, 1952	Company G, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Sacrificed his life to assure that all dead and wounded were evacuated
	Simanek, Robert E.Robert E. Simanek	Marine Corps	E-02Private First Class	Korea	August 17, 1952	Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Risked his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his body
	Sitman, William S.William S. Sitman †	Army	E-07Sergeant First Class	Chipyong-ni, Korea	February 14, 1951	Company M, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Sacrificed his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his body
—	Sitter, Carl L.Carl L. Sitter	Marine Corps	O-03Captain	Hagaru-ri, Korea	November 29, 1950 to November 30, 1950	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 assured
	Skinner, Jr., Sherrod E.Sherrod E. Skinner, Jr. †	Marine Corps	O-01Second Lieutenant	Korea	October 26, 1952	Battery 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
—	Smith, David M.David M. Smith †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Yongsan, Korea	September 1, 1950	Company E, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Sacrificed his life to save his comrades by smothering a grenade with his body
—	Speicher, Clifton T.Clifton T. Speicher †	Army	E-04Corporal	Minarigol, Korea	June 14, 1952	Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division	Died after wounds received after charging into an enemy machine gun nest
	Stone, James L.James L. Stone	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Sokkogae, Korea	November 21, 1951 to November 22, 1951	Company E 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division	Captured while leading his men against an overwhelming enemy assault
—	Story, Luther H.Luther H. Story †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Agok, Korea	September 1, 1950	Company A, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Sacrificed his life to save his unit by remaining behind and covering them as they withdrew
—	Sudut, Jerome A.Jerome A. Sudut †	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Kumhwa, Korea	September 12, 1951	Company 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
—	Svehla, HenryHenry Svehla †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Korea	June 12, 1952	Company F, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division	Charged forward, then smothered a grenade blast with his body
	Thompson, WilliamWilliam Thompson †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Haman, Korea	August 6, 1950	24th Company M, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division	Killed by an enemy grenade while covering his units withdrawal
—	Turner, Charles W.Charles W. Turner †	Army	E-07Sergeant First Class	Yongsan, Korea	September 1, 1950	2d Reconnaissance Company, 2d Infantry Division	Directed his tank to destroy seven enemy machine gun nests and covered his units withdrawal until killed
—	Van Winkle, ArchieArchie Van Winkle	Marine Corps	E-06Staff sergeant	Sudong, Korea	November 2, 1950	Company 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
—	Vittori, JosephJoseph Vittori †	Marine Corps	E-04Corporal	Hill 749, Korea	September 15, 1951 to September 16, 1951	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 fighting
	Walmsley, Jr., John S.John S. Walmsley, Jr. †	Air Force	O-03Captain	Yangdok, Korea	September 14, 1951	8th Bombardment Squadron, 3d Bomb Group	Flew his plane through an intense enemy barriage to defend ground forces and maximize enemy damage
	Watkins, Lewis G.Lewis G. Watkins †	Marine Corps	E-06Staff sergeant	Korea	October 7, 1952	Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Killed by an enemy grenade when it exploded in his hand
	Watkins, Travis E.Travis E. Watkins †	Army	E-08Master Sergeant	Yongsan, Korea	August 31, 1950 to September 3, 1950	Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division	Volunteered to remain and defend his units withdrawal because he knew his injuries would slow them down
	West, Ernest E.Ernest E. West	Army	E-02Private First Class	Sataeri, Korea	October 12, 1952	Company L, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division	Although wounded he assisted in evacuating the wounded and killed several of the enemy
—	Wilson, Benjamin F.Benjamin F. Wilson	Army	E-08Master Sergeant	Hwach'on-Myon, Korea	June 5, 1951	Company I, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division	Repeatedly risked his life in order for his troops to reorganize and counterattack
—	Wilson, Harold E.Harold E. Wilson	Marine Corps	E-06Technical Sergeant	Korea	April 23, 1951 to April 24, 1951	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.
—	Wilson, Richard G.Richard G. Wilson †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Opari, Korea	October 21, 1950	Co. 1, Medical Company, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment	Sacrificed his life to aid a fellow soldier shielding them from enemy fire with his own body
	Windrich, William G.William G. Windrich †	Marine Corps	E-06Staff sergeant	Yudam-ni, Korea	December 1, 1950	Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)	Sacrificed his life to direct his men and rescue several wounded Marines from a hillside
—	Womack, Bryant H.Bryant H. Womack †	Army	E-02Private First Class	Sokso-ri, Korea	March 12, 1952	Medical Company, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division	Sacrificed his life aiding other wounded soldiers
—	Young, Robert H.Robert H. Young †	Army	E-02Private First Class	north of Kaesong, Korea	October 9, 1950	Company E, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division	Although wounded, repeatedly repelled the enemy and insisted other wounded be treated first

Related pages

List of Medal of Honor recipients

References

General

"Who's Who list of Marines". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
"Medal of Honor recipients". Korean War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
"Medal of Honor recipients". Medal of Honor statistics. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 23, 2012.

Inline

↑ Richard W. Stewart (ed.). "Ch. 8 :The Korean War, 1950-1953". American Military History, Volume 2(revised 2005). CMH Pub 30-22. Retrieved December 23, 2012. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |chapterurl= ignored (help)
↑ Hermes, Jr., Walter (1966). Truce Tent and Fighting Front. United States Army Center of Military History. pp. 2, 6, 9.
↑ "A Brief History — The Medal of Honor". Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Department of Defense. August 8, 2006. Retrieved December 23, 2012.

[AMH-1] Richard W. Stewart (ed.). "Ch. 8 :The Korean War, 1950-1953". American Military History, Volume 2(revised 2005). CMH Pub 30-22. Retrieved December 23, 2012. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |chapterurl= ignored (help)

[TruceTent-2] Hermes, Jr., Walter (1966). Truce Tent and Fighting Front. United States Army Center of Military History. pp. 2, 6, 9.

[MOHhistory-3] "A Brief History — The Medal of Honor". Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Department of Defense. August 8, 2006. Retrieved December 23, 2012.

[1]

[2]

[3]