Stephen Holden Doane-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
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Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam on March 25, 1969. He was killed in action. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 59, Site 1617.
Waymark Code: WMXJQB
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2018
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He was born on October 13, 1947 in Beverly, MA and died on March 25, 1969 in Vietnam. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *DOANE, STEPHEN HOLDEN
• Rank and Organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division
• Place and date: Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam, 25 March 1969
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. First Lt. Doane was serving as a platoon leader when his company, engaged in a tactical operation, abruptly contacted an enemy force concealed in protected bunkers and trenches. Three of the leading soldiers were pinned down by enemy crossfire. One was seriously wounded. After efforts of 1 platoon to rescue these men had failed, it became obvious that only a small group could successfully move close enough to destroy the enemy position and rescue or relieve the trapped soldiers, 1st Lt. Doane, although fully aware of the danger of such an action, crawled to the nearest enemy bunker and silenced it. He was wounded but continued to advance to a second enemy bunker. As he prepared to throw a grenade, he was again wounded. Undaunted, he deliberately pulled the pin on the grenade and lunged with it into the enemy bunker, destroying this final obstacle. 1st Lt. Doane's supreme act enabled his company to rescue the trapped men without further casualties. The extraordinary courage and selflessness displayed by this officer were an inspiration to his men and are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army .
Armed Service: Army
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