Bryant E. Womack-Mill Spring, NC
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 21.198 W 082° 07.134
17S E 398337 N 3912798
Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Sokso-ri, Korea on March 12, 1952. He was killed in action. He is buried in Lebanon Methodist Church Cemetery, Mill Spring, NC.
Waymark Code: WMXH2Y
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2018
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He was born on May 12, 1931 in Mill Spring, NC and died on March 12, 1952 in North Korea. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *WOMACK, BRYANT E.
• Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Medical Company, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.
• Place and date: Near Sokso-ri, Korea, 12 March 1952.
• Entered service at: Mill Springs, N.C.
• G.O. No.: 5, 12 January 1953.
Citation: Pfc. Womack distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. Pfc. Womack was the only medical aid man attached to a night combat patrol when sudden contact with a numerically superior enemy produced numerous casualties. Pfc. Womack went immediately to their aid, although this necessitated exposing himself to a devastating hail of enemy fire, during which he was seriously wounded. Refusing medical aid for himself, he continued moving among his comrades to administer aid. While he was aiding 1 man, he was again struck by enemy mortar fire, this time suffering the loss of his right arm. Although he knew the consequences should immediate aid not be administered, he still refused aid and insisted that all efforts be made for the benefit of others that were wounded. Although unable to perform the task himself, he remained on the scene and directed others in first aid techniques. The last man to withdraw, he walked until he collapsed from loss of blood, and died a few minutes later while being carried by his comrades. The extraordinary heroism, outstanding courage, and unswerving devotion to his duties displayed by Pfc. Womack reflect the utmost distinction upon himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.
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