Vietnam War Memorial, Riverfront Park, Zanesville, OH, USA
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Muskingum County, Ohio, Vietnam war memorial dedicated to the 28 men of Muskingum County who lost their lives in the war. Sergeant Ted Belcher, United States Army, who received a posthumous Medal of Honor, is among those honored by this memorial.
Waymark Code: WM7JJ0
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2009
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IN MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN COMRADES * OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY
WHO DIED IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
"BROTHERS ALL, THEY GAVE ALL"
HEROES LIVE FOREVER
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Medal of Honor Citation for Sergeant Ted Belcher:
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Place and date: Plei Djerang, Republic of Vietnam, 19 November 1966. Entered service at: Huntington, W . Va. Born: 21 July 1924, Accoville, W . Va. Citation: Distinguishing himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life. Sgt. Belcher's unit was engaged in a search and destroy mission with Company B, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, the Battalion Reconnaissance Platoon and a special forces company of civilian irregular defense group personnel. As a squad leader of the 2d Platoon of Company C, Sgt. Belcher was leading his men when they encountered a bunker complex. The reconnaissance platoon, located a few hundred meters northwest of Company C, received a heavy volume of fire from well camouflaged snipers. As the 2d Platoon moved forward to assist the unit under attack, Sgt. Belcher and his squad, advancing only a short distance through the dense jungle terrain, met heavy and accurate automatic weapons and sniper fire. Sgt. Belcher and his squad were momentarily stopped by the deadly volume of enemy fire. He quickly gave the order to return fire and resume the advance toward the enemy. As he moved up with his men, a hand grenade landed in the midst of the sergeant's squad. Instantly realizing the immediate danger to his men, Sgt. Belcher, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his safety, lunged forward, covering the grenade with his body. Absorbing the grenade blast at the cost of his life, he saved his comrades from becoming casualties. Sgt. Belcher's profound concern for his fellow soldiers, at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country. (Information courtesy of www.history.army.mil)
Sergeant Ted Belcher's name is on the WALL at panel 12 E, line 86.
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