Gordon M. Craig

Gordon Maynard Craig
Medal of Honor recipient Gordon Craig
Born	(1929-08-01)August 1, 1929 Brockton, Massachusetts
Died	September 10, 1950(1950-09-10) (aged 21) near Ka-san, Pusan Perimeter, Korea
Place of burial	Elmwood Cemetery, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	-1950
Rank	Corporal
Unit	16th Reconnaissance Company, 1st Cavalry Division
Battles / wars	Korean War Battle of Pusan Perimeter Battle of Ka-san  †
Awards	Medal of Honor Purple Heart

Gordon Maynard Craig (August 1, 1929 – September 10, 1950) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 10, 1950, during the Battle of Ka-san.

Awards and decorations

	Medal of Honor
	Purple Heart

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, 16th Reconnaissance Company, 1st Cavalry Division

Place and date: Near Kasan, Korea September 10, 1950

Entered service at: Brockton, Mass. Born: August 1, 1929, Brockton, Mass.

G.O. No.: 23, April 25, 1951.

Citation:

Cpl. Craig, 16th Reconnaissance Company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. During the attack on a strategic enemy-held hill his company's advance was subjected to intense hostile grenade, mortar and small-arms fire. Cpl. Craig and 4 comrades moved forward to eliminate an enemy machine gun nest that was hampering the company's advance. At that instance an enemy machine gunner hurled a hand grenade at the advancing men. Without hesitating or attempting to seek cover for himself, Cpl. Craig threw himself on the grenade and smothered its burst with his body. His intrepid and selfless act, in which he unhesitantly gave his life for his comrades, inspired them to attack with such ferocity that they annihilated the enemy machine gun crew, enabling the company to continue its attack. Cpl. Craig's noble self-sacrifice reflects the highest credit upon himself and upholds the esteemed traditions of the military service.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.

• ""GORDON M. CRAIG" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Korean War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-03-10. Retrieved 2007-12-31.