Mitchell Paige-Riverside, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 33° 52.656 W 117° 16.350
11S E 474799 N 3748618
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient for action on the Solomon Islands, October 26, 1942. He is buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside CA in Section 20A, Site 533.
Waymark Code: WMX6F0
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2017
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He was born on August 31, 1918 in Charleroi, PA and died on November 15, 2003 in La Quinta, CA. He attained the rank of Colonel in the US Marine Corps. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PAIGE, MITCHELL
• Rank and organization: Platoon Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
• Place and date: Solomon Islands, 26 October 1942
• Entered service at: Pennsylvania
Citation: For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action above and beyond the call of duty while serving with a company of marines in combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands on 26 October 1942. When the enemy broke through the line directly in front of his position, P/Sgt. Paige, commanding a machinegun section with fearless determination, continued to direct the fire of his gunners until all his men were either killed or wounded. Alone, against the deadly hail of Japanese shells, he fought with his gun and when it was destroyed, took over another, moving from gun to gun, never ceasing his withering fire against the advancing hordes until reinforcements finally arrived. Then, forming a new line, he dauntlessly and aggressively led a bayonet charge, driving the enemy back and preventing a breakthrough in our lines. His great personal valor and unyielding devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.
Armed Service: Marines
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