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Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d 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. |
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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. | |
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