Jerry K. Crump
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| Jerry K. Crump | |
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| February 18, 1933 – 1977 (aged 43–44) | |
 Medal of Honor recipient Jerry Crump |
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| Place of birth | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Unit | Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Jerry K. Crump (February 18, 1933–1977) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 6 and September 7, 1951.
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[edit] Awards and decorations
Cpl Crump's awards include:
[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
Citation:
- 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.[1]
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- "JERRY K. CRUMP" 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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