Donald R. Moyer-Pontiac, MI
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 39.384 W 083° 16.302
17T E 313805 N 4725161
Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Seoul, Korea on May 20, 1951. He was killed in action. He is buried in Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Pontiac, MI in the Veterans Section.
Waymark Code: WMXFGJ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2018
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He was born on April 15, 1931 in Pontiac, MI and died on May 20, 1951 in Seoul, Korea. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *MOYER, DONALD R.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, Company E, 35th Infantry Regiment.
• Place and date: Near Seoul, Korea, 20 May 1951.
• Entered service at: Keego Harbor, Oakland, Mich.
• G.O. No.: 19, 1 February 1952.
Citation: Sfc. Moyer assistant platoon leader, Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations. Sfc. Moyer's platoon was committed to attack and secure commanding terrain stubbornly defended by a numerically superior hostile force emplaced in well-fortified positions. Advancing up the rocky hill, the leading elements came under intense automatic weapons, small-arms, and grenade fire, wounding the platoon leader and platoon sergeant. Sfc. Moyer, realizing the success of the mission was imperiled, rushed to the head of the faltering column, assumed command and urged the men forward. Inspired by Sfc. Moyer's unflinching courage, the troops responded magnificently, but as they reached the final approaches to the rugged crest of the hill, enemy fire increased in volume and intensity and the fanatical foe showered the platoon with grenades. Undaunted, the valiant group forged ahead, and as they neared the top of the hill, the enemy hurled a grenade into their midst. Sfc. Moyer, fully aware of the odds against him, unhesitatingly threw himself on the grenade, absorbing the full blast of the explosion with his body. Although mortally wounded in this fearless display of valor, Sfc. Moyer's intrepid act saved several of his comrades from death or serious injury, and his inspirational leadership and consummate devotion to duty contributed significantly to the subsequent seizure of the enemy stronghold and reflect lasting glory on himself and the noble traditions of the military service.
Armed Service: Army
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