Gordon M. Craig
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| Gordon M. Craig | |
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| August 1, 1929 – September 10, 1950 (aged 21) | |
 Medal of Honor recipient Gordon Craig |
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| Place of birth | Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Place of death | Near Kasan, Korea |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | -1950 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 16th Reconnaissance Company, 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Gordon M. Craig (August 1, 1929 – September 10, 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 September 10, 1950.
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[edit] Awards and decorations
Cpl Craig's awards include:
[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:
- 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.[1]
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- "GORDON M. CRAIG" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: Korean War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-31.
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