Mack A. Jordan-Collins, MS
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Don.Morfe
N 31° 40.674 W 089° 29.124
16R E 264390 N 3507418
Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Kumsong, Korea on November 15, 1951. He was killed in action. He is buried in Station Creek Cemetery, Collins, MS.
Waymark Code: WMXEV0
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2018
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He was born on December 8, 1928 in Collins, MS and died on November 15, 1951 in Korea. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *JORDAN, MACK A.
• Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company K 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division.
• Place and date: Near Kumsong, Korea, 15 November 1951.
• Entered service at: Collins, Miss
• G.O. No.: 3, 8 January 1953
Citation: Pfc. Jordan, a member of Company K, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. As a squad leader of the 3d Platoon, he was participating in a night attack on key terrain against a fanatical hostile force when the advance was halted by intense small-arms and automatic-weapons fire and a vicious barrage of handgrenades. Upon orders for the platoon to withdraw and reorganize, Pfc. Jordan voluntarily remained behind to provide covering fire. Crawling toward an enemy machine gun emplacement, he threw 3 grenades and neutralized the gun. He then rushed the position delivering a devastating hail of fire, killing several of the enemy and forcing the remainder to fall back to new positions. He courageously attempted to move forward to silence another machine gun but, before he could leave his position, the ruthless foe hurled explosives down the hill and in the ensuing blast both legs were severed. Despite mortal wounds, he continued to deliver deadly fire and held off the assailants until the platoon returned. Pfc. Jordan's unflinching courage and gallant self-sacrifice reflect lasting glory upon himself and uphold the noble traditions of the infantry and the military service.
Armed Service: Army
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