George D. Libby

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George D. Libby
November 23, 1919(1919-11-23) – July 20, 1950 (aged 30)
Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Bridgton, Maine
Place of death	Near Taejon, Korea
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Company C, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry Division
Battles/wars	Korean War
Awards	Medal of Honor Purple Heart

George Dalton Libby (November 23, 1919 – July 20, 1950) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 20, 1950.^[1]

He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.^[2]

1 Medal of Honor citation
2 See also
3 Notes
4 References

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Taejon, Korea, 20 July 1950

Entered service at: Waterbury, Conn. Birth: Bridgton, Maine

G.O. No.: 62, 2 August 1951

Citation:

Sgt. Libby distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. While breaking through an enemy encirclement, the vehicle in which he was riding approached an enemy roadblock and encountered devastating fire which disabled the truck, killing or wounding all the passengers except Sgt. Libby. Taking cover in a ditch Sgt. Libby engaged the enemy and despite the heavy fire crossed the road twice to administer aid to his wounded comrades. He then hailed a passing M-5 artillery tractor and helped the wounded aboard. The enemy directed intense small-arms fire at the driver, and Sgt. Libby, realizing that no one else could operate the vehicle, placed himself between the driver and the enemy thereby shielding him while he returned the fire. During this action he received several wounds in the arms and body. Continuing through the town the tractor made frequent stops and Sgt. Libby helped more wounded aboard. Refusing first aid, he continued to shield the driver and return the fire of the enemy when another roadblock was encountered. Sgt. Libby received additional wounds but held his position until he lost consciousness. Sgt. Libby's sustained, heroic actions enabled his comrades to reach friendly lines. His dauntless courage and gallant self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit upon himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.^[1]