Ralph E. Pomeroy

Infobox Military Person
name= Ralph E. Pomeroy
born= birth date|1930|3|26
died= death date and age|1952|10|15|1930|3|26
placeofbirth= Quinwood, West Virginia
placeofdeath= Near Kumhwa, Korea
placeofburial=


caption= Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Pomeroy
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Army
serviceyears=
rank= Private First Class
unit=Company E, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division
battles= Korean War
awards= Medal of Honor Purple Heart

Ralph E. Pomeroy (March 26 1930 – October 15 1952) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on May 20, 1951.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company E, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Kumhwa, Korea, 15 October 1952

Entered service at: Quinwood, West Virginia Born: 26 March 1930, Quinwood, West Virginia

G.O. No.: 97, 30 December 1953

Citation:

:Pfc. Pomeroy, a machine gunner with Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. While his comrades were consolidating on a key terrain feature, he manned a machine gun at the end of a communication trench on the forward slope to protect the platoon flank and prevent a surprise attack. When the enemy attacked through a ravine leading directly to his firing position, he immediately opened fire on the advancing troops inflicting a heavy toll in casualties and blunting the assault. At this juncture the enemy directed intense concentrations of artillery and mortar fire on his position in an attempt to neutralize his gun. Despite withering fire and bursting shells, he maintained his heroic stand and poured crippling fire into the ranks of the hostile force until a mortar burst severely wounded him and rendered the gun mount inoperable. Quickly removing the hot, heavy weapon, he cradled it in his arms and, moving forward with grim determination, raked the attacking forces with a hail of fire. Although wounded a second time he pursued his relentless course until his ammunition was expended within 10 feet of the foe and then, using the machine gun as a club, he courageously closed with the enemy in hand-to-hand combat until mortally wounded. Pfc. Pomeroy's consummate valor, inspirational actions and supreme sacrifice enabled the platoon to contain the attack and maintain the integrity of the perimeter, reflecting lasting glory upon himself and upholding the noble traditions of the military service.cite web
accessdate=2007-12-31
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = "RALPH E. POMEROY" 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
*USNS|Pomeroy|T-AKR-316

Notes

References

*cite web
accessdate=2007-12-31
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = "RALPH E. POMEROY" 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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