Jerry K. Crump-Cornelius, NC
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 28.638 W 080° 51.114
17S E 513435 N 3925985
Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Chorwon, Korea on September 6-7, 1951. He is buried in Mount Zion Community Cemetery, Cornelius, NC.
Waymark Code: WMXD64
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2017
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He was born on February 18, 1933 in Charlotte, NC and died on January 10, 1977 in Lincolnton, NC. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CRUMP, JERRY K.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division.
• Place and date: Near Chorwon, Korea, 6 and 7 September 1951.
• Entered service at: Forest City, N.C.
• G.O. No.: 68, 11 July 1952.
Citation: Cpl. Crump, a member of Company L, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. During the night a numerically superior hostile force launched an assault against his platoon on Hill 284, overrunning friendly positions and swarming into the sector. Cpl. Crump repeatedly exposed himself to deliver effective fire into the ranks of the assailants, inflicting numerous casualties. Observing 2 enemy soldiers endeavoring to capture a friendly machine gun, he charged and killed both with his bayonet, regaining control of the weapon. Returning to his position, now occupied by 4 of his wounded comrades, he continued his accurate fire into enemy troops surrounding his emplacement. When a hostile soldier hurled a grenade into the position, Cpl. Crump immediately flung himself over the missile, absorbing the blast with his body and saving his comrades from death or serious injury. His aggressive actions had so inspired his comrades that a spirited counterattack drove the enemy from the perimeter. Cpl. Crump's heroic devotion to duty, indomitable fighting spirit, and willingness to sacrifice himself to save his comrades reflect the highest credit upon himself, the infantry and the U.S. Army.
Armed Service: Army
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