FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: William B Baugh ~ 05 May 2025

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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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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey....((HUGS))...uber warmed up and ready to go?

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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[Huskrrrr]

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[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

It looks as dreary there as it did here today. I got a few sprinkles with mine at least. You have rain moving your way if it’ll just go over the mountains and not fall apart.

[luvie]

Private First Class William Bernard Baugh
July 7, 1930 - November 29, 1950
A United States Marine,
Medal of Honor Recipient;
for sacrificing his life at age 20
to save his Marine comrades in Korea .
May this awesome hero RIP

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Keep your eyes peeled! The storm cluster Reed is following is heading straight for you at the moment. U-G-L-Y stuff!

[luvie]

Thanks, radu! I see it, but it’s dry at the moment. They are just a bit north of us...headed down toward us.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[PROCON]

Good evening Kathy and thanks for honoring tonight’s Hero!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...is your grass growing as you watch it? Champ is going to have a lot of work to do.

[Kathy in Alaska]

You are most welcome, Huskrrrr...he gave his all! A true hero!

[radu]

I’m looking at NOAA and the storms are due west, not north.
I don’t know what to think about Accuweather’s animation. It shows the storms heading to Odessa then suddenly, when it hit “now”, they’re passing north of town. I gave up on Accuweather a while back because it gets glitchy like that. Not real dependable.
Just be weather aware.

[radu]

LOL! I can almost see it grow as I watch. It’s definitely getting shaggy. No completely dry days this week so Champ is going to have his work cut out for him by the time it’s dry enough to mow.

[luvie]

Story of our life. There hasn’t been a drop of rain yet, though I did hear some thunder when I went out to feed the kitties.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ETR, and thanks for the link.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you and Tippy are surviving your rain.