Edward C. Krzyzowski-Justice, IL
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Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Tondul, Korea from August 31 to September 3, 1951. He was killed in action. He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Cicero, IL in Section 51, Lot SW3’-1242.
Waymark Code: WMXF2P
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2018
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He was born on January 16, 1914 in Cicero, IL and died on September 3, 1951 in South Korea. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *KRZYZOWSKI, EDWARD C.
• Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division.
• Place and date: Near Tondul, Korea, from 31 August to 3 September 1951.
• Entered service at: Cicero, Ill.
• G.O. No.: 56, 12 June 1952.
Citation: Capt. Krzyzowski, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy as commanding officer of Company B. Spearheading an assault against strongly defended Hill 700, his company came under vicious crossfire and grenade attack from enemy bunkers. Creeping up the fire-swept hill, he personally eliminated 1 bunker with his grenades and wiped out a second with carbine fire. Forced to retire to more tenable positions for the night, the company, led by Capt. Krzyzowski, resumed the attack the following day, gaining several hundred yards and inflicting numerous casualties. Overwhelmed by the numerically superior hostile force, he ordered his men to evacuate the wounded and move back. Providing protective fire for their safe withdrawal, he was wounded again by grenade fragments, but refused evacuation and continued to direct the defense. On 3 September, he led his valiant unit in another assault which overran several hostile positions, but again the company was pinned down by murderous fire. Courageously advancing alone to an open knoll to plot mortar concentrations against the hill, he was killed instantly by an enemy sniper's fire. Capt. Krzyzowski's consummate fortitude, heroic leadership, and gallant self-sacrifice, so clearly demonstrated throughout 3 days of bitter combat, reflect the highest credit and lasting glory on himself, the infantry, and the U.S. Army.
Armed Service: Army
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