William E. Shuck, Jr.-Cumberland, MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 39.228 W 078° 46.770
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Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Korea on July 3, 1952. He was killed in action. He is buried in Saints Patrick and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Cumberland MD in Section K, Lot 7.
Waymark Code: WMXGRX
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2018
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He was born on August 16, 1926 in Cumberland MD and died on July 3, 1952 in Korea. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *SHUCK, WILLIAM E., JR.
• Rank and organization: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, Company G, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.).
• Place and date: Korea, 3 July 1952.
• Entered service at: Cumberland, Md.
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader of Company G, in action against enemy aggressor forces. When his platoon was subjected to a devastating barrage of enemy small-arms, grenade, artillery, and mortar fire during an assault against strongly fortified hill positions well forward of the main line of resistance, S/Sgt. Shuck, although painfully wounded, refused medical attention and continued to lead his machine gun squad in the attack. Unhesitatingly assuming command of a rifle squad when the leader became a casualty, he skillfully organized the 2 squads into an attacking force and led 2 more daring assaults upon the hostile positions. Wounded a second time, he steadfastly refused evacuation and remained in the foremost position under heavy fire until assured that all dead and wounded were evacuated. Mortally wounded by an enemy sniper bullet while voluntarily assisting in the removal of the last casualty, S/Sgt. Shuck, by his fortitude and great personal valor in the face of overwhelming odds, served to inspire all who observed him. His unyielding courage throughout reflects the highest credit upon himself and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Armed Service: Marines
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