Melvin Mayfield-Frazeysburg, OH - Medal Of Honor Resting Places on Waymarking.com

He was born on March 24, 1919 in Salem, WV and died on June 19, 1990 in Saint Louisville, OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MAYFIELD, MELVIN
• Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company D, 20th Infantry, 6th Infantry Division
• Place and date: Cordillera Mountains, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 29 July 1945
• Entered service at: Nashport, Ohio
• G.O. No.: 49, 31 May 1946
Citation: He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while fighting in the Cordillera Mountains of Luzon, Philippine Islands. When 2 Filipino companies were pinned down under a torrent of enemy fire that converged on them from a circular ridge commanding their position, Cpl. Mayfield, in a gallant single-handed effort to aid them, rushed from shell hole to shell hole until he reached 4 enemy caves atop the barren fire-swept hill. With grenades and his carbine, he assaulted each of the caves while enemy fire pounded about him. However, before he annihilated the last hostile redoubt, a machinegun bullet destroyed his weapon and slashed his left hand. Disregarding his wound, he secured more grenades and dauntlessly charged again into the face of pointblank fire to help destroy a hostile observation post. By his gallant determination and heroic leadership, Cpl. Mayfield inspired the men to eliminate all remaining pockets of resistance in the area and to press the advance against the enemy.

Armed Service: Army

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