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Rank and organization: Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company G, 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Place and date: Daegean-ni, Korea, 20 October 1951. Entered service at: Wahpeton, ND. Born: 16 May 1917, Waubay, SD.
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action with an armed enemy near Sangsan-ni, Korea, on 20 October, 1951. On that day, Master Sergeant Keeble was an acting platoon leader for the support platoon in Company G, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in the attack on Hill 765, a steep and rugged position that was well defended by the enemy. Leading the support platoon, Master Sergeant Keeble saw that the attacking elements had become pinned down on the slope by heavy enemy fire from three well-fortified and strategically placed enemy positions. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Master Sergeant Keeble dashed forward and joined the pinned-down platoon. Then, hugging the ground, Master Sergeant Keeble crawled forward alone until he was in close proximity to one of the hostile machine-gun emplacements. Ignoring the heavy fire that the crew trained on him, Master Sergeant Keeble activated a grenade and threw it with great accuracy, successfully destroying the position. Continuing his one-man assault, he moved to the second enemy position and destroyed it with another grenade. Despite the fact that the enemy troops were now directing their firepower against him and unleashing a shower of grenades in a frantic attempt to stop his advance, he moved forward against the third hostile emplacement, and skillfully neutralized the remaining enemy position. As his comrades moved forward to join him, Master Sergeant Keeble continued to direct accurate fire against nearby trenches, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Inspired by his courage, Company G successfully moved forward and seized its important objective. The extraordinary courage, selfless service, and devotion to duty displayed that day by Master Sergeant Keeble was an inspiration to all around him and reflected great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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This was awarded posthumously on March 3, 2008 after a long campaign by the Keeble family and the congressional delegates from both North & South Dakota.
He served in the Army National Guard through both World War II and the Korean War.
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St. Peter's Cemetery, Sisseton, South Dakota