Jerry K. Crump

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Jerry K. Crump
February 18, 1933 - 1977
Medal of Honor recipient Jerry Crump
Place of birth	Charlotte, North Carolina
Allegiance	United States Army
Rank	Master Sergeant
Unit	Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division

Jerry K. Crump was a soldier in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 6 and September 7, 1951.

[edit] Medal of Honor Citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Chorwon, Korea, 6 and 7 September 1951

Entered service at: Forest City, N.C. Born: 18 February 1933, Charlotte, N.C.

G.O. No.: 68, 11 July 1952

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Cpl. Crump, a member of Company L, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. During the night a numerically superior hostile force launched an assault against his platoon on Hill 284, overrunning friendly positions and swarming into the sector. Cpl. Crump repeatedly exposed himself to deliver effective fire into the ranks of the assailants, inflicting numerous casualties. Observing 2 enemy soldiers endeavoring to capture a friendly machine gun, he charged and killed both with his bayonet, regaining control of the weapon. Returning to his position, now occupied by 4 of his wounded comrades, he continued his accurate fire into enemy troops surrounding his emplacement. When a hostile soldier hurled a grenade into the position, Cpl. Crump immediately flung himself over the missile, absorbing the blast with his body and saving his comrades from death or serious injury. His aggressive actions had so inspired his comrades that a spirited counterattack drove the enemy from the perimeter. Cpl. Crump's heroic devotion to duty, indomitable fighting spirit, and willingness to sacrifice himself to save his comrades reflect the highest credit upon himself, the infantry and the U.S. Army.