| Birth: | Sep. 7, 1931 | | Death: | Sep. 21, 1951 | 
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War as a Corporal in Company G, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.). He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the vicinity of Songnae-Dong, Korea, on September 21, 1951. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader in Company G, in action against enemy aggressor forces, early in the morning. While expertly directing the defense of his position during a probing attack by hostile forces attempting to infiltrate the area, Cpl. Davenport, acting quickly when an enemy grenade fell into the foxhole which he was occupying with another marine, skillfully located the deadly projectile in the dark and, undeterred by the personal risk involved, heroically threw himself over the live missile, thereby saving his companion from serious injury or possible death. His cool and resourceful leadership were contributing factors in the successful repulse of the enemy attack and his superb courage and admirable spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of almost certain death enhance and sustain the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. Cpl. Davenport gallantly gave his life for his country".
Cause of death: Hand grenade explosion in the line of duty
Search Amazon for Jack Davenport | | | Burial:
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Kansas City
Jackson County
Missouri, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Bill Walker
Record added: May 09, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6403197 |
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✞In your honor, you are one of our heroes. Thank you for your service, I'm so sorry you had to pay the ultimate price to keep us safe here in our country.
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