Bronze Star Citations - Korean War Recipients
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of those who received the Bronze Star for Gallantry in Action in the Korean War. It is not a definitive list
of all the heroic Americans who deserved and received this distinguished award in Korea. If any of our
readers have the text of Bronze Star citations for Korean War veterans, they are sincerely invited to share
them on this new page of the KWE, created January 1, 2010. Send your citation information via e-mail
to Lynnita or mail to: Lynnita Brown, 111 E. Houghton
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Matheney, Richard A.
For heroic achievement in connection with operations against the enemy while serving with
a Marine infantry company in Korea on 13 September 1951. Corporal MATHENEY, serving as scout sergeant in
the artillery forward observation team attached to the company, displayed great courage, initiative, and
resourcefulness during a series of fanatical enemy counterattacks. The company had seized its objective in
darkness only to be hit almost immediately by a determined enemy. His duties as scout sergeant performed,
he voluntarily undertook to carry critically needed ammunition to the riflemen and machine gunners on the
company perimeter despite intense fire from hostile small arms, automatic weapons, mortars, and artillery.
He repeatedly performed this vital mission, assuring an adequate supply of ammunition and releasing
infantrymen to defend the line. When the artillery was unable to provide illumination, he conceived the
idea of setting off trip flares from the artillery observation post. His quick thinking prevented the
enemy from approaching the company's positions unobserved. Corporal MATHENEY's bravery and professional
skill contributed greatly to the successful defense of the company perimeter and were in keeping with the
highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Watson, James R.
BRONZE STAR
GENERAL ORDERS # 13
18 JANUARY 1951
For heroism in action against the enemy on 18 September 1850 near Taegu, Korea.
While attacking an extremely stubbornly defended enemy position through heavy enemy small arms and mortar
fire, Lieutenant WATSON, seeing that some men from the adjacent unit were separated from their leader,
immediately reorganized them into his platoon and continued the attack, personally leading the men to the
successful accomplishment of the mission. Lieutenant WATSON's display of selfless courage and
heroism in the face of enemy fire reflect great credit on himself and the military service. Entered
federal service from Alabama.
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