Jack A. Davenport-Kansas City, MO - Medal Of Honor Resting Places on Waymarking.com

He was born on September 7, 1931 and died on September 21, 1951 in Korea. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *DAVENPORT, JACK A.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Company G, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.).
• Place and date: Vicinity of Songnae-Dong, Korea, 21 September 1951.
• Entered service at: Mission, Kans.
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader in Company G, in action against enemy aggressor forces, early in the morning. While expertly directing the defense of his position during a probing attack by hostile forces attempting to infiltrate the area, Cpl. Davenport, acting quickly when an enemy grenade fell into the foxhole which he was occupying with another marine, skillfully located the deadly projectile in the dark and, undeterred by the personal risk involved, heroically threw himself over the live missile, thereby saving his companion from serious injury or possible death. His cool and resourceful leadership were contributing factors in the successful repulse of the enemy attack and his superb courage and admirable spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of almost certain death enhance and sustain the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. Cpl. Davenport gallantly gave his life for his country.

Armed Service: Marines

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