"Last Living Korean War MoH Recipient Dies at 97" Topic
4 Posts
All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.
For more information, see the TMP FAQ.
Back to the Vietnam War Message Board Back to the Korean War Message Board
Action Log
09 Apr 2024 7:01 a.m. PST
by Editor in Chief Bill
- Crossposted to Vietnam War board
Areas of InterestModern
Featured Hobby News Article
Featured Link
Featured Ruleset
Featured Showcase Article
Featured Workbench Article Two of Hasslefree's Adventurers venture to Serbia...
Featured Profile Article
Current Poll
|
 Editor in Chief Bill   | 09 Apr 2024 6:55 a.m. PST |
…In late November 1950, the then-Army lieutenant was leading the 8th Ranger Company in a daring assault against entrenched North Korean machine guns near the town of Unsan. His extraordinary heroics allowed the Rangers to overwhelm the positions. After a powerful, hourslong counterattack, they faced being overrun themselves. Puckett was wounded and boldly told his men to leave him behind, an order they refused. Instead, they dragged him off the hill to safety, saving his life and ensuring he would not only survive the war, but fight again another day… Military: link |
79thPA  | 09 Apr 2024 8:12 a.m. PST |
Thanks for posting, Bill. |
| 35thOVI | 09 Apr 2024 9:21 a.m. PST |
|
| korsun0 | 10 Apr 2024 6:52 a.m. PST |
good story of a brave individual. |
|
