FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: William B Baugh ~ 24 June 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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William B. Baugh

Info from here.

           

Private First Class William Bernard Baugh (July 7, 1930 – November 29, 1950) was a United States marine who, at age 20, received the Medal 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.

Private First Class Baugh was the 15th Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Korean War. 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 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 the United Nations Service Medal.

 

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.

/S/HARRY S. TRUMAN

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[lightman]

Stay safe everyone...Christmas Eve is just six months away!

[PROCON]

Incredible bravery and love for his fellow Marines.

Mr. Baugh is truly a Hero.

Thanks Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my gosh, lightman….

Are you enjoying summer? It’s pushing 80 today...HOT for us!

[yarddog]

I have read of it happening but just can’t wrap my mind around jumping on a grenade, even to save one’s friends.

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

June 24

Playing with Joy

Bible in a Year: Job 1–2; Acts 7:22–43

The fruit of the Spirit is . . . joy. Galatians 5:22

One of our sons, Brian, is a high school basketball coach. One year, as his team was dribbling its way through the Washington State Basketball Tournament, well-meaning folks around town asked, “Are you going to win it all this year?” Both players and coaches felt the pressure, so Brian adopted a motto: “Play with joy!”

I thought of the apostle Paul’s last words to the elders of Ephesus: “That I may finish my race with joy” (Acts 20:24 nkjv). His aim was to complete the tasks Jesus had given him. I have made these words my motto and my prayer: “May I run and finish my race with joy.” Or as Brian says, “May I play with joy!” And by the way, Brian’s team did win the state championship that year.

We all have good reasons to get grouchy: discouraging news, everyday stresses, health problems. Nevertheless, God can give us a joy that transcends these conditions if we ask Him. We can have what Jesus called, “my joy” (John 15:11).

Joy is a fruit of the Spirit of Jesus (Galatians 5:22). So we must remember each morning to ask Him to help us: “May I play with joy!” Author Richard Foster said, “To pray is to change. This is a great grace. How good of God to provide a path whereby our lives can be taken over by . . . joy.”

By David H. Roper

Reflect & Pray

What causes you to be discouraged? Where do you find your joy?

I turn my eyes to You, God. I’m grateful I can count on Your faithfulness to me. Please bring me into Your joy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[mountainlion]

Stay safe everyone...Christmas Eve is just six months away!

One of my dogs born on Christmas is 15 1/2 years old but his sister did not make it.

II think they got the snow cleared off the roads but it still seems like winter at times.

[mylife]

Billy B Baugh! what a great name!

[mylife]

one or all, all or none

[lightman]

We had four straight days with “heating degree days” at the end of the week before last...low of 53 last night and barely got warm enough today to count as a “cooling degree day”.

Supposed to get HHH (hazy, hot, & humid) Tuesday - Saturday.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: William B Baugh ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...such an amazing sacrifice. But our heroes have always made such sacrifices.

Almost 80 here today, and pushing it for the next week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, yarddog...such a sacrifice. God Bless him.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Ready to take on the new week? And a wedding on Saturday?

[luvie]

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

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for your service!

[luvie]

Private First Class William Bernard Baugh
July 7, 1930 – November 29, 1950
was a United States Marines
Medal of Honor in Korea.
Sacrificed his life to save his Marine comrades.
RIP Hero.....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, my....3 Bs. Quite the name. d:o)