William R. Prom-Allison Park, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 33.846 W 080° 00.276
17T E 584264 N 4490845
Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near An Hoa, Republic of Vietnam on February 9, 1969. He was killed in action. He is buried in Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park, PA in Section 2J, Lot 11.
Waymark Code: WMXRV6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/21/2018
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He was born on November 17, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA and died on February 9, 1969 in Vietnam. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *PROM, WILLIAM R.
• Rank and Organization: Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Company 1, 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein), FMF
• Place and Date: Near An Hoa, Republic of Vietnam. 9 February 1969
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machinegun squad leader with Company 1, in action against the enemy. While returning from a reconnaissance operation during Operation TAYLOR COMMON, 2 platoons of Company 1 came under an intense automatic weapons fire and grenade attack from a well concealed North Vietnamese Army force in fortified positions. The leading. element of the platoon was isolated and several marines were wounded. L/Cpl. Prom immediately assumed control of 1 of his machineguns and began to deliver return fire. Disregarding his safety he advanced to a position from which he could more effectively deliver covering fire while first aid was administered to the wounded men. Realizing that the enemy would have to be destroyed before the injured marines could be evacuated, L/Cpl. Prom again moved forward and delivered a heavy volume of fire with such accuracy that he was instrumental in routing the enemy, thus permitting his men to regroup and resume their march. Shortly thereafter, the platoon again came under heavy fire in which 1 man was critically wounded. Reacting instantly, L/Cpl. Prom moved forward to protect his injured comrade. Unable to continue his fire because of his severe wounds, he continued to advance to within a few yards to the enemy positions. There, standing in full view of the enemy, he accurately directed the fire of his support elements until he was mortally wounded. Inspired by his heroic actions, the marines launched an assault that destroyed the enemy. L/Cpl. Prom's indomitable courage, inspiring initiative and selfless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Armed Service: Marines
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