- William Bernard Baugh
Infobox Military Person
name= William Bernard Baugh
born= birth date|1930|7|7
died= Death date and age|1950|11|29|1930|7|7
placeofbirth= McKinney,Kentucky
placeofdeath=Killed in action near Chosin, Korea
placeofburial=
caption=Private First Class William Baugh
nickname=
allegiance=United States of America
branch=United States Marine Corps
serviceyears= 1948-1950
rank=Private First Class
commands=
unit=3rd Battalion, 1st Marines
battles=Korean War -Battle of Seoul [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/kowar/50-unof/wonsan.htm Wonsan Operation] -Hungnam campaign -Battle of Chosin Reservoir
awards=Medal of Honor (1950)Purple Heart
laterwork=
portrayedby=Private First Class William Bernard Baugh (July 7, 1930 – November 29, 1950) was a United States marine who, at age 20, received theMedal of Honor in Korea for sacrificing his life to save his Marine comrades. The nation’s highest decoration for valor was presented to the young Marine for extraordinary heroism on November 29, 1950, between Koto-ri and Hagaru-ri, when he protected the members of his squadron from a grenade by smothering it with his body.Biography
Private First Class Baugh was the 15th Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Korean conflict. Born July 7, 1930, in McKinney, Kentucky, William Bernard Baugh was employed by Harrison Shoe Corporation before his enlistment in the Marine Corps on January 23, 1948, at the age of 17. He attended public schools in Butler County, Ohio.
Following recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina , PFC Baugh was stationed at
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune , North Carolina, and after being transferred to the 1st Marine Division in Korea, took part in the Inchon landing, the capture of Seoul, and the [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/kowar/50-unof/wonsan.htm Wonsan] ,Hungnam , and Chosin Reservoir campaigns. His death occurred in the Chosin area.In addition to the Medal of Honor, PFC Baugh posthumously received the
Purple Heart Medal. He previously held the Presidential Unit Citation,Navy Occupation Service Medal with Europe Clasp,Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars, and theUnited Nations Service Medal .Awards and decorations
PFC Baugh's awards include:
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Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM B. BAUGH UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
for service as set forth in the following CITATION::For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of an Anti-Tank Assault Squad attached to Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), during a nighttime enemy attack against a motorized column en route from Koto-Ri to Hagaru-ri, Korea, on November 29, 1950. Acting instantly when a hostile grenade landed in his truck as he and his squad prepared to alight and assist in the repulse of an enemy force delivering intense automatic-weapons and grenade fire from deeply entrenched and well-concealed roadside positions, Private First Class Baugh quickly shouted a warning to the other men in the vehicle and, unmindful of his own personal safety, hurled himself upon the deadly missile, thereby saving his comrades from serious injury or possible death. Sustaining severe wounds from which he died a short time afterward, Private First Class Baugh, by his superb courage and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice, upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
ee also
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List of Medal of Honor recipients
*List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients References
:Marine Corps
* [http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/HD/Historical/Whos_Who/Baugh_WB.htm Official Marine Corps biography]
* [http://www.usmc.mil/moh.nsf/000003c919889c0385255f980058f5b6/000003c919889c0385255f980061b756?OpenDocument Medal of Honor citation]
*findagrave|7855904 Retrieved on2007-12-27
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