Clifton T. Speicher
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| Clifton T. Speicher | |
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| March 25, 1931 – June 14, 1952 (aged 21) | |
 Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Gray, Pennsylvania |
| Place of death | Near Seoul, Korea |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Clifton T. Speicher (March 25, 1931 – June 14, 1952) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 14, 1952.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division
Place and date: Near Minarigol, Korea, 14 June 1952
Entered service at: Gray, Pennsylvania. Born: 25 March 1931, Gray, Pennsylvania
G.O. No.: 65, 19 August 1953.
Citation:
- Cpl. Speicher distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. While participating in an assault to secure a key terrain feature, Cpl. Speicher's squad was pinned down by withering small-arms, mortar, and machine gun fire. Although already wounded he left the comparative safety of his position, and made a daring charge against the machine gun emplacement. Within 10 yards of the goal, he was again wounded by small-arms fire but continued on, entered the bunker, killed 2 hostile soldiers with his rifle, a third with his bayonet, and silenced the machine gun. Inspired by this incredible display of valor, the men quickly moved up and completed the mission. Dazed and shaken, he walked to the foot of the hill where he collapsed and died. Cpl. Speicher's consummate sacrifice and unflinching devotion to duty reflect lasting glory upon himself and uphold the noble traditions of the military service.[1]
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- "CLIFTON T. SPEICHER" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: Korean War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
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