George D. Libby

Infobox Military Person
name= George D. Libby
born= birth date|1919|11|23
died= death date and age|1950|7|20|1919|11|23
placeofbirth= Bridgton, Maine
placeofdeath= Near Taejon, Korea
placeofburial= Arlington National Cemetery


caption= Medal of Honor recipient
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Army
serviceyears=
rank= Sergeant
unit=Company C, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry Division
battles= Korean War
awards= Medal of Honor Purple Heart

George Dalton Libby (November 23, 1919 – July 20, 1950) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 20, 1950.cite web
accessdate=2007-12-28
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = George D. Libby, Medal of Honor recipient
work = Korean War
publisher U.S Army Center of Military History
date = July 16, 2007]

He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.findagrave|7855157 Retrieved on 2007-12-28]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Taejon, Korea, July 20, 1950

Entered service at: Waterbury, Conn. Birth: Bridgton, Maine

G.O. No.: 62, August 2, 1951

Citation:

:Sgt. Libby distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. While breaking through an enemy encirclement, the vehicle in which he was riding approached an enemy roadblock and encountered devastating fire which disabled the truck, killing or wounding all the passengers except Sgt. Libby. Taking cover in a ditch Sgt. Libby engaged the enemy and despite the heavy fire crossed the road twice to administer aid to his wounded comrades. He then hailed a passing M-5 artillery tractor and helped the wounded aboard. The enemy directed intense small-arms fire at the driver, and Sgt. Libby, realizing that no one else could operate the vehicle, placed himself between the driver and the enemy thereby shielding him while he returned the fire. During this action he received several wounds in the arms and body. Continuing through the town the tractor made frequent stops and Sgt. Libby helped more wounded aboard. Refusing first aid, he continued to shield the driver and return the fire of the enemy when another roadblock was encountered. Sgt. Libby received additional wounds but held his position until he lost consciousness. Sgt. Libby's sustained, heroic actions enabled his comrades to reach friendly lines. His dauntless courage and gallant self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit upon himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.cite web
accessdate=2007-12-31
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = "GEORGE D. LIBBY" 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

*findagrave|7855157 Retrieved on 2007-12-28
*cite web
accessdate=2007-12-31
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = "GEORGE D. LIBBY" 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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