‘He’s home’: After 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient’s remains return to Georgia

Associated Press ^ | May 29, 2023 | Associated Press

[artichokegrower]

Soldiers of the 9th Infantry Regiment made a desperate retreat as North Korean troops closed in around them. A wounded, 18-year-old Army Pfc. Luther Herschel Story feared his injuries would slow down his company, so he stayed behind to cover their withdrawal.

[artichokegrower]

Story seized a machine gun and fired on enemy soldiers crossing the river, killing or wounding about 100, according to his Medal of Honor citation. As his company commander ordered a retreat, Story rushed into a road and threw grenades into an approaching truck carrying North Korean troops and ammunition. Despite being wounded, he continued fighting.

“Realizing that his wounds would hamper his comrades, he refused to retire to the next position but remained to cover the company’s withdrawal,” Story’s award citation said. “When last seen he was firing every weapon available and fighting off another hostile assault.”

With all of the garbage going on currently in our country let's on Memorial Day remember those who made America great.

[rlmorel]

Indeed. Thank you for posting this.

[vpintheak]

Amen and Amen. Many upon many like to believe they would make the ultimate sacrifice, and few actually do.
God bless our warriors and may they rest in Peace.

[immadashell]

Bless you Private Story!

[Paal Gulli]

The MOH citation has a better account:

Citation
Pfc. Story distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. A savage daylight attack by elements of three enemy divisions penetrated the thinly held lines of the 9th Infantry. Company A beat off several banzai attacks but was bypassed and in danger of being cut off and surrounded. Pfc. Story, a weapons squad leader, was heavily engaged in stopping the early attacks and had just moved his squad to a position overlooking the Naktong River when he observed a large group of the enemy crossing the river to attack Company A. Seizing a machine gun from his wounded gunner he placed deadly fire on the hostile column killing or wounding an estimated 100 enemy soldiers. Facing certain encirclement, the company commander ordered a withdrawal. During the move Pfc. Story noticed the approach of an enemy truck loaded with troops and towing an ammunition trailer. Alerting his comrades to take cover, he fearlessly stood in the middle of the road, throwing grenades into the truck. Out of grenades, he crawled to his squad, gathered up additional grenades, and again attacked the vehicle. During the withdrawal the company was attacked by such superior numbers that it was forced to deploy in a rice field. Pfc. Story was wounded in this action, but, disregarding his wounds, rallied the men about him and repelled the attack. Realizing that his wounds would hamper his comrades, he refused to retire to the next position but remained to cover the company’s withdrawal. When last seen he was firing every weapon available and fighting off another hostile assault. Pvt. Story’s extraordinary heroism, aggressive leadership, and supreme devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service.

As with many of these, I read this citation and ask (in disbelief), “Where do we get men like this?”

[fidelis]

Just 16 when he enlisted, he was 18 when he made the ultimate sacrifice.

[Flaming Conservative]

I believe he is with the Lord, because “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”. John 15:13

[DUMBGRUNT]

—”With all of the garbage going on currently in our country let’s on Memorial Day remember those who made America great.”

HEAR! HEAR!

[matthew fuller]

Thank you for posting this article.

[JBW1949]

Well deserved award...Thanks for the post and to PFC Story...I thank you and salute you!!!!

[waterhill]

Amen Thunder stealer

God’s Blessings on everyone

[Trueblackman]

As a Veteran I going to use a phrase that is hardly used today.......100% Guts and Massive Grapefruits!!!

[voicereason]

Just 16 when he enlisted, he was 18 when he made the ultimate sacrifice.

A perfect example of a Great American.

[TallahasseeConservative]

My wife’s great Uncle, Cpl. Columbus “Lum” L. Slaughter was with Story covering the retreat and was wounded and captured. He died on 31 March 1951 in a Communist Chinese Prison Camp. His remains were returned at the end of the war and is interred in the family plot in Pisgah Cemetery, Perry FL. Brave men..

[ought-six]

“I believe he is with the Lord, because ‘Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.’”

I believe you are right.

[dadfly]

one great Story. thank God for young men like him.

[RatRipper]

We should remember and strive to be individuals, and a nation, worthy of such sacrifice. Sadly, we are not.

Also, remember this: he died fighting the communist evil that is stealing our elections, opening our borders, attacking our citizens and trying to overtake our country. So far our response has been pathetic.