Junior D. Edwards-Indianola, IA
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 41° 21.018 W 093° 33.546
15T E 453228 N 4577795
Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Changbong-ni, Korea on January 2, 1951. He was killed in action. He is buried in IOOF Cemetery, AKA Indianola Cemetery, Indianola IN.
Waymark Code: WMXDRT
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2017
Views: 0
He was born on October 7, 1926 in Indianola, IN and died on Jane 2, 1951 in South Korea. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *EDWARDS, JUNIOR D.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, Company E, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division.
• Place and date: Near Changbong-ni, Korea, 2 January 1951.
• Entered service at: Indianola, Iowa.
• G.O. No.: 13, 1 February 1952.
Citation: Sfc. Edwards, Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. When his platoon, while assisting in the defense of a strategic hill, was forced out of its position and came under vicious raking fire from an enemy machine gun set up on adjacent high ground, Sfc. Edwards individually charged the hostile emplacement, throwing grenades as he advanced. The enemy withdrew but returned to deliver devastating fire when he had expended his ammunition. Securing a fresh supply of grenades, he again charged the emplacement, neutralized the weapon and killed the crew, but was forced back by hostile small-arms fire. When the enemy emplaced another machine gun and resumed fire, Sfc. Edwards again renewed his supply of grenades, rushed a third time through a vicious hail of fire, silenced this second gun and annihilated its crew. In this third daring assault he was mortally wounded but his indomitable courage and successful action enabled his platoon to regain and hold the vital strongpoint. Sfc. Edwards' consummate valor and gallant self-sacrifice reflect the utmost glory upon himself and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the infantry and military service.
Armed Service: Army
|
Visit Instructions:
To properly log your find, post a photograph of the medal recipient's grave marker. Do not place anything on the grave when taking the photo. If you have more information about the recipient please include it in your log.