Gordon M. Craig

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Gordon M. Craig
August 1, 1929 - September 10, 1950
Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Brockton, Massachussetts
Place of death	Near Kasan, Korea
Allegiance	United States Army
Years of service	-1950
Rank	Corporal
Unit	16th Reconnaissance Company, 1st Cavalry Division

Gordon M. Craig was a soldier in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 10, 1950.

[edit] Medal of Honor Citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, 16th Reconnaissance Company, 1st Cavalry Division

Place and date: Near Kasan, Korea 10 September 1950

Entered service at. Brockton, Mass. Born: 1 August 1929, Brockton, Mass.

G.O. No.: 23, 25 April 1951.

Citation: ^[1]

Cpl. Craig, 16th Reconnaissance Company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. During the attack on a strategic enemy-held hill his company's advance was subjected to intense hostile grenade mortar, and small-arms fire. Cpl. Craig and 4 comrades moved forward to eliminate an enemy machine gun nest that was hampering the company's advance. At that instance an enemy machine gunner hurled a hand grenade at the advancing men. Without hesitating or attempting to seek cover for himself, Cpl. Craig threw himself on the grenade and smothered its burst with his body. His intrepid and selfless act, in which he unhesitantly gave his life for his comrades, inspired them to attack with such ferocity that they annihilated the enemy machine gun crew, enabling the company to continue its attack. Cpl. Craig's noble self-sacrifice reflects the highest credit upon himself and upholds the esteemed traditions of the military service.