Jesus S. Duran-Riverside, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 33° 57.318 W 117° 22.620
11S E 465166 N 3757263
Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Ph Romeas Hek, Cambodia on May 12, 1970. He is buried in Olivewood Cemetery, Riverside, CA in the North Lawn Section, Division 1, Grave 64, Space 3.
Waymark Code: WMXK0D
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2018
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He was born on July 26, 1948 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and died on February 17, 1977 in Riverside, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *DURAN, JESUS S.
• Rank and Organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
• Place and date: May 12, 1970, Ph Romeas Hek, Cambodia
• Date of Issue: 03/18/2014
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:
Specialist Four Jesus S. Duran distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an acting M-60 machinegunner in Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) during combat operations against an armed enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 10, 1969. That afternoon, the reconnaissance platoon was moving into an elaborate enemy bunker complex when the lead elements began taking concentrated ambush fire from every side. The command post was in imminent danger of being overrun. With an M-60 machinegun blazing from his hip, Specialist Four Duran rushed forward and assumed a defensive position near the command post. As hostile forces stormed forward, Specialist Four Duran stood tall in a cloud of dust raised by the impacting rounds and bursting grenades directed towards him and thwarted the enemy with devastating streams of machinegun fire. Learning that two seriously wounded troopers lay helplessly pinned down under harassing fire, Specialist Four Duran assaulted the suppressive enemy positions, firing deadly bursts on the run. Mounting a log, he fired directly into the enemy’s foxholes, eliminating four and cutting down several others as they fled. Specialist Four Duran then continued to pour effective fire on the disorganized and fleeing enemy. Specialist Four Duran’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
Armed Service: Army
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