| Birth: | Sep. 10, 1948 | | Death: | Jan. 15, 1969 | 
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He was a radio operator in a platoon inserted to rescue two downed chopper pilots. The men were found dead and their bodies were being carried out when the platoon was hit by enemy fire. He radioed for help then provided covering fire for the wounded. When a hand grenade landed in the vicinity he threw his body on it to protect others from the blast. He was immediately killed. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for this action. (bio by: William Sweeney)
Search Amazon for Garfield Langhorn | | | Burial:
Riverhead Cemetery
Riverhead
Suffolk County
New York, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Dec 22, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 7028167 |
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God Bless you for the courage shown towards man and country. You were a true soldier. I hope you are at peace sir.
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teg
Added: May. 5, 2013 |
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Mona Cote
Added: Feb. 11, 2013 |
Rest in peace, Soldier. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May we always honor the high price you paid for our freedom. God bless you for your gallant defense of a noble cause and for saving the lives of your comrades that day.
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Sharon
Added: Jan. 15, 2013 |
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