Carl H. Dodd

Infobox Military Person
name= Carl H. Dodd
born= birth date|1925|4|21
died= death date and age|1996|10|13|1925|4|21
placeofbirth= Evarts, Kentucky
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caption= Medal of Honor recipient Carl Dodd
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Army
serviceyears=
rank= Major
unit=Company E, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
battles= Korean War
awards= Medal of Honor

Carl H. Dodd (April 21, 1925 – October 13, 1996) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on January 30, and January 31, 1951.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant (then 2d Lt.)

U.S. Army, Company E, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Subuk, Korea, 30 and January 31, 1951

Entered service at: Kenvir, Kentucky Born: April 21, 1925, Evarts, Kentucky

G.O. No.: 37, June 4, 1951

Citation:

:1st Lt. Dodd, Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. First Lt. Dodd, given the responsibility of spearheading an attack to capture Hill 256, a key terrain feature defended by a well-armed, crafty foe who had withstood several previous assaults, led his platoon forward over hazardous terrain under hostile small-arms, mortar, and artillery fire from well-camouflaged enemy emplacements which reached such intensity that his men faltered. With utter disregard for his safety, 1st Lt. Dodd moved among his men, reorganized and encouraged them, and then single-handedly charged the first hostile machine gun nest, killing or wounding all its occupants. Inspired by his incredible courage, his platoon responded magnificently and, fixing bayonets and throwing grenades, closed on the enemy and wiped out every hostile position as it moved relentlessly onward to its initial objective. Securing the first series of enemy positions, 1st Lt. Dodd again reorganized his platoon and led them across a narrow ridge and onto Hill 256. Firing his rifle and throwing grenades, he advanced at the head of his platoon despite the intense concentrated hostile fire which was brought to bear on their narrow avenue of approach. When his platoon was still 200 yards from the objective he moved ahead and with his last grenade destroyed an enemy mortar killing the crew. Darkness then halted the advance but at daybreak 1st Lt. Dodd, again boldly advancing ahead of his unit, led the platoon through a dense fog against the remaining hostile positions. With bayonet and grenades he continued to set pace without regard for the danger to his life, until he and his troops had eliminated the last of the defenders and had secured the final objective. First Lt. Dodd's superb leadership and extraordinary heroism inspired his men to overcome this strong enemy defense reflecting the highest credit upon himself and upholding the esteemed traditions of the military service.cite web
accessdate=2007-12-31
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = "CARL H. DODD" entry
work = Medal of Honor Recipients: Korean War
date = July 16, 2007
publisher= CMH, U.S. Army]

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients
*List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients

Notes

References

*cite web
accessdate=2007-12-31
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = "CARL H. DODD" entry
work = Medal of Honor Recipients: Korean War
date = July 16, 2007
publisher= Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army

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