on 10 September 1950, CPL Gordon M. Craig, 16th Reconnaissance Company, 1st Cavalry Division, earned the Medal of Honor (Posthumously). Corporal Craig is buried in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. His citation is below: 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 companys 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 companys 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 Craigs noble self-sacrifice reflects the highest credit upon himself and upholds the esteemed traditions of the military service.
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