SSGT / US Marine Corps/ KIA Korea.
Navy Cross citation
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Bruce Mathewson, jr.(MCSN: 254123), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as leader of a light machine gun section in Company E, 2nd Battalion , 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Reinforce), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Koto-ri, Korea on 29 Nov 1950. When a determined hostile force attacked his section of the company defense line with automatic weapons, small arms and hand grenades during the hours of darkness. Staff Sergeant Mathewson quickly odrered his gun into action and, risking his life in the face of heavy enemy fire, boldly moves from gun to gun in orer to control effective fire and to encourage his men in resisting the fierce assault. Skillfully adjusting his guns, he suceeded in limiting the penetration of hostile troops who had forced their way into his sector and, armed only with a pistol, charged forwar over the fire-swept ground to engage five of the enemy who had gained strategic positions between the guns of his sector. After killing two of the invaders, he was struck by a burst of hostile fire and fell mortally wounded. His aggressive leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty were contributing factors in the ultimate repulse of the enemy and reflected the highest credit upon Staff Sergeant Matthewson and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
CONTRIBUTOR: Barry C (47806468)
Navy Cross citation
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Bruce Mathewson, jr.(MCSN: 254123), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as leader of a light machine gun section in Company E, 2nd Battalion , 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Reinforce), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Koto-ri, Korea on 29 Nov 1950. When a determined hostile force attacked his section of the company defense line with automatic weapons, small arms and hand grenades during the hours of darkness. Staff Sergeant Mathewson quickly odrered his gun into action and, risking his life in the face of heavy enemy fire, boldly moves from gun to gun in orer to control effective fire and to encourage his men in resisting the fierce assault. Skillfully adjusting his guns, he suceeded in limiting the penetration of hostile troops who had forced their way into his sector and, armed only with a pistol, charged forwar over the fire-swept ground to engage five of the enemy who had gained strategic positions between the guns of his sector. After killing two of the invaders, he was struck by a burst of hostile fire and fell mortally wounded. His aggressive leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty were contributing factors in the ultimate repulse of the enemy and reflected the highest credit upon Staff Sergeant Matthewson and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
CONTRIBUTOR: Barry C (47806468)
SSGT / US Marine Corps/ KIA Korea.
Navy Cross citation
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Bruce Mathewson, jr.(MCSN: 254123), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as leader of a light machine gun section in Company E, 2nd Battalion , 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Reinforce), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Koto-ri, Korea on 29 Nov 1950. When a determined hostile force attacked his section of the company defense line with automatic weapons, small arms and hand grenades during the hours of darkness. Staff Sergeant Mathewson quickly odrered his gun into action and, risking his life in the face of heavy enemy fire, boldly moves from gun to gun in orer to control effective fire and to encourage his men in resisting the fierce assault. Skillfully adjusting his guns, he suceeded in limiting the penetration of hostile troops who had forced their way into his sector and, armed only with a pistol, charged forwar over the fire-swept ground to engage five of the enemy who had gained strategic positions between the guns of his sector. After killing two of the invaders, he was struck by a burst of hostile fire and fell mortally wounded. His aggressive leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty were contributing factors in the ultimate repulse of the enemy and reflected the highest credit upon Staff Sergeant Matthewson and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
CONTRIBUTOR: Barry C (47806468)
Navy Cross citation
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Bruce Mathewson, jr.(MCSN: 254123), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as leader of a light machine gun section in Company E, 2nd Battalion , 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Reinforce), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Koto-ri, Korea on 29 Nov 1950. When a determined hostile force attacked his section of the company defense line with automatic weapons, small arms and hand grenades during the hours of darkness. Staff Sergeant Mathewson quickly odrered his gun into action and, risking his life in the face of heavy enemy fire, boldly moves from gun to gun in orer to control effective fire and to encourage his men in resisting the fierce assault. Skillfully adjusting his guns, he suceeded in limiting the penetration of hostile troops who had forced their way into his sector and, armed only with a pistol, charged forwar over the fire-swept ground to engage five of the enemy who had gained strategic positions between the guns of his sector. After killing two of the invaders, he was struck by a burst of hostile fire and fell mortally wounded. His aggressive leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty were contributing factors in the ultimate repulse of the enemy and reflected the highest credit upon Staff Sergeant Matthewson and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
CONTRIBUTOR: Barry C (47806468)
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