Miguel A. Rodriguez Vera-Arlington VA
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N 38° 52.530 W 077° 03.546
18S E 321378 N 4304975
Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Chorwon, Korea on September 21, 1952. He was killed in action. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 71, Site 258.
Waymark Code: WMXH20
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2018
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He was born on May 3, 1932 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and died on September 21 1952 in North Korea. His nephew, Jose Roman Rodriguez received the Medal of Honor on behalf of his uncle from President Obama in the White House on March 18, 2014. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *VERA, MIGUEL A.
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, Company F, 2d Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division.
• Place and date: September 21, 1952, Chorwon, Korea.
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:
Private Miguel A. Vera distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an automatic rifleman with Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division in Chorwon, Korea, on September 21, 1952. That morning, despite suffering from wounds inflicted in a previous battle, Private Vera voluntarily left the aid station to join his comrades in an attack against well-fortified enemy positions on a hill of great importance. When the assaulting elements had moved within twenty yards of the enemy positions, they were suddenly trapped by a heavy volume of mortar, artillery and small-arms fire. The company prepared to make a limited withdrawal, but Private Vera volunteered to remain behind to provide covering fire. As his companions moved to safety, Private Vera remained steadfast in his position, directing accurate fire against the hostile positions despite the intense volume of fire which the enemy was concentrating upon him. Later in the morning, when the friendly force returned, they discovered Private Vera in the same position, facing the enemy. Private Vera?s noble intrepidity and self-sacrifice saved many of his comrades? lives. Private Vera?s extraordinary heroism and selflessness at the cost of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
Armed Service: Army
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