PFC Herbert A. Littleton USMC -- Polk County Courthouse, Mena AR
N 34° 35.206 W 094° 14.316
15S E 386407 N 3827915
The memorial to PFC Herbert A. Littleton, recipient of the Marine Corps Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War, at the Polk County Courthouse, Mena AR
Waymark Code: WMX59G
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2017
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This gray granite monument is placed at the entry path to the Polk County Veteran's Memorial at the Polk County Courthouse, Mena AR.
It recalls the selfless heroism and sacrifice of PFC Herbert A. Littleton, who received the Marine Corps Medal of Honor for his actions on Hill 44 during the Korean War.
The monument reads as follows:
"HILL 44
1 July 1930
Mena Arkansas
[Medal of Honor emblem]
22 April 1951
Chunchon, Korea
HERBERT A. LITTLETON
Private First Class US Marine Corps Reserve, Company C
1st battlaion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a radio operator with an artillery forward observation team of Company C, in action against enemy aggressor forces. When an enemy hand grenade was thrown into his vantage point shortly after the arrival of the remainder of the team, he unhesitatingly hurled himself on the deadly missile, absorbing its full, shattering impact in his body. By his prompt action and heroic spirit of self-sacrifice, he saved the other members of his team from serious injury or death and enabled them to carry on the vital mission which culminated in the repulse of the hostile attack. His indomitable valor in the face of almost certain death reflects the highest credit upon PFC Littleton and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue"
On the base of the monument, the following inscription reads:
"Dedicated by
Herbert A. Littleton Marine Corps League 1261
Mena, Arkansas
26 April 2009".
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Type of memorial: Monument
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