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Crump, Jerry K.
Rank: Corporal
Organization: U.S. Army, Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment,
3d Infantry Division.
Place and date: Near Chorwon, Korea, Sept. 6-7, 1951.
Entered service at: Forest City, N.C.
Born: 1933, Charlotte, N.C.
General Order No.: 68, July 11, 1952.
Citation: Corporal Jerry K. Crump, Infantry, United States
Army, a member of Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry
Division, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding
courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the
enemy on 6 and 7 September 1951, near Chorwon, Korea. During the
night a numerically superior hostile force launched an assault
against his platoon on Hill 284, overrunning friendly positions
and swarming into the sector. Corporal Crump repeatedly exposed
himself to deliver effective fire into the ranks of the assailants,
inflicting numerous casualties. Observing two enemy soldiers endeavoring
to capture a friendly machinegun, he charged and killed both with
his bayonet, regaining control of the weapon. Returning to his
position, now occupied by four of his wounded comrades, he continued
his accurate fire into enemy troops surrounding his emplacement.
When a hostile soldier hurled a grenade into the position, Corporal
Crump immediately flung himself over the missile, absorbing the
blast with his body and saving his comrades from death or serious
injury. His aggressive actions had so inspired his comrades that
a spirited counterattack drove the enemy from the perimeter. Corporal
Crump's heroic devotion to duty, indomitable fighting spirit,
and willingness to sacrifice himself to save his comrades reflect
the highest credit upon himself, the infantry and the U.S. Army.
George, Charles
Rank: Private
First Class
Organization: U.S. Army, Company C, 179th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Division.
Place and date: Near Songnae-dong, Korea, Nov. 30, 1952.
Entered service at: Whittier, N.C.
Birth: 1932, Cherokee, N.C.
Killed in action: Nov. 30, 1952
G.O. NO.: 19, March 18, 1954.
Citation: Private First Class Charles George, Infantry,
United States Army, a member of Company C 179th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Division, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry
and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action
against the enemy on the night of 30 November 1952, near Songnae-dong,
Korea. He was a member of a raiding party committed to engage
the enemy and capture a prisoner for interrogation. Forging up
the rugged slope of the key terrain feature, the group was subjected
to intense mortar and machinegun fire and suffered several casualties.
Throughout the advance, he fought valiantly and, upon reaching
the crest of the hill, leaped into the trenches and closed with
the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. When friendly troops were ordered
to move back upon completion of the assignment, he and two comrades
remained to cover the withdrawal. While in the process of leaving
the trenches a hostile soldier hurled a grenade into their midst.
Pfc. George shouted a warning to one comrade, pushed the other
soldier out of danger, and, with full knowledge of the consequences,
unhesitatingly threw himself upon the grenade, absorbing the full
blast of the explosion. Although seriously wounded in this display
of valor, he refrained from any outcry which would divulge the
position of his companions. The two soldiers evacuated him to
the forward aid station and shortly thereafter he succumbed to
his wound. Private George's indomitable courage, consummate devotion
to duty, and willing self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit
upon himself and uphold the finest traditions of the military
service.
Womack,
Bryant E.
Rank: Private First Class
Organization: U.S. Army, Medical Company,
14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.
Place and date: Near Sokso-ri, Korea,
March 12, 1952.
Entered service at: Mill Springs, N.C.
Birth: Mill Springs, N.C.
General Order No.: 5, Jan. 12, 1953.
Citation: Private First Class Bryant
E. Womack, Army Medical Service, Medical Company, 14th Infantry
Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, distinguished himself by conspicuous
gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in action against
the enemy on 12 March 1952 near Sokso-ri, Korea. Private Womack
was the only medical aid man attached to a night combat patrol
when sudden contact with a numerically superior enemy produced
numerous casualties. Private Womack went immediately to their
aid, although this necessitated exposing himself to a devastating
hail of enemy fire, during which he was seriously wounded. Refusing
medical aid for himself, he continued moving among his comrades
to administer aid. While he was aiding one man, he was again struck
by enemy mortar fire, this time suffering the loss of his right
arm. Although he knew the consequences should immediate aid not
be administered, he still refused aid and insisted that all efforts
be made for the benefit of others that were wounded. Although
unable to perform the task himself, he remained on the scene and
directed others in first aid techniques. The last man to withdraw,
he walked until he collapsed from loss of blood, and died a few
minutes later while being carried by his comrades. The extraordinary
heroism, outstanding courage, and unswerving devotion to his duties
displayed by Private Womack reflect the utmost distinction upon
himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.
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