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Korean War - U.S. Army

Luther H Story

Details
  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Conflict/Era: Korean War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company A, 9th Infantry Regiment,
    2d Infantry Division
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 1, 1950
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: near Agok, Korea
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.

Medal of Honor Recipient Luther H. Story
Medal of Honor Recipient Luther H. Story
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Georgia
  • Awarded Posthumously: Yes
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 21, 1951

    The Pentagon, presented by Gen. Omar N. Bradley to his Father

  • Born: July 20, 1931, Buena Vista, Marion County, GA, United States
  • Died: September 1, 1950, Agok, Korea
  • Buried: Andersonville National Cemetery (MH) (MA-6-9), Andersonville, GA, United States
 

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