Frederick F. Henry

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Frederick F. Henry
Died September 1, 1950
Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Vian, Oklahoma
Place of death	Vicinity of Am-Dong, Korea
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	-1950
Rank	First Lieutenant
Unit	Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Battles/wars	Korean War
Awards	Medal of Honor Purple Heart

Frederick F. Henry was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 1, 1950.

1 Medal of Honor citation
2 See also
3 Notes
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5 External links

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division

Place and date: Vicinity of Am-Dong, Korea, 1 September 1950

Entered service at: Clinton, Okla. Birth: Vian, Oklahoma

G.O. No.: 8, 16 February 1951.

Citation:

1st Lt. Henry, Company F, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. His platoon was holding a strategic ridge near the town when they were attacked by a superior enemy force, supported by heavy mortar and artillery fire. Seeing his platoon disorganized by this fanatical assault, he left his foxhole and moving along the line ordered his men to stay in place and keep firing. Encouraged by this heroic action the platoon reformed a defensive line and rained devastating fire on the enemy, checking its advance. Enemy fire had knocked out all communications and 1st Lt. Henry was unable to determine whether or not the main line of resistance was alerted to this heavy attack. On his own initiative, although severely wounded, he decided to hold his position as long as possible and ordered the wounded evacuated and their weapons and ammunition brought to him. Establishing a l-man defensive position, he ordered the platoon's withdrawal and despite his wound and with complete disregard for himself remained behind to cover the movement. When last seen he was single-handedly firing all available weapons so effectively that he caused an estimated 50 enemy casualties. His ammunition was soon expended and his position overrun, but this intrepid action saved the platoon and halted the enemy's advance until the main line of resistance was prepared to throw back the attack. 1st Lt. Henry's outstanding gallantry and noble self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty reflect the highest honor on him and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.^[1]