Frederick F. Henry-Vian OK
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 29.838 W 094° 58.218
15S E 321289 N 3929978
Memorial to Frederick F. Henry, Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient. It is located in Annebelle Farmer Park, Vian, OK. He was born in Vian OK. He was killed in action and his remains were never recovered.
Waymark Code: WMXDQW
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2017
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The inscription on the memorial is: Henry, Frederick F, Recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor; The Asistic Pacific Ribbon with two bronze stars; The Philippines Liberation Ribbon with bronze star; the Bronze Star Medal with an oak leaf cluster. His Medal of Honor information and citation is:
*HENRY, FREDERICK F.
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment.
• Place and date: Vicinity of Am-Dong, Korea, 1 September 1950.
• Entered service at: Clinton, Okla.
• G.O. No.: 8, 16 February 1951.
Citation: 1st Lt. Henry, Company F, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. His platoon was holding a strategic ridge near the town when they were attacked by a superior enemy force, supported by heavy mortar and artillery fire. Seeing his platoon disorganized by this fanatical assault, he left his foxhole and moving along the line ordered his men to stay in place and keep firing. Encouraged by this heroic action the platoon reformed a defensive line and rained devastating fire on the enemy, checking its advance. Enemy fire had knocked out all communications and 1st Lt. Henry was unable to determine whether or not the main line of resistance was altered to this heavy attack. On his own initiative, although severely wounded, he decided to hold his position as long as possible and ordered the wounded evacuated and their weapons and ammunition brought to him. Establishing a l-man defensive position, he ordered the platoon's withdrawal and despite his wound and with complete disregard for himself remained behind to cover the movement. When last seen he was single-handedly firing all available weapons so effectively that he caused an estimated 50 enemy casualties. His ammunition was soon expended and his position overrun, but this intrepid action saved the platoon and halted the enemy's advance until the main line of resistance was prepared to throw back the attack. 1st Lt. Henry's outstanding gallantry and noble self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty reflect the highest honor on him and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.
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