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CPL Clifton T. Speicher

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CPL Clifton T. Speicher

Birth
Gray, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
14 Jun 1952 (aged 21)
South Korea
Burial
Jenner Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot
Row G, Grave 9
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Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army in Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on June 14, 1952 near Minarigol, Korea. He was killed in action. His citation in part reads "Within 10 yards of the goal, he was again wounded by small-arms fire but continued on, entered the bunker, killed two hostile soldiers with his bayonet, and silenced the machine gun. Inspired by this incredible display of valor, the men quickly moved up and completed the mission. Dazed and shaken, he walked to the foot of the hill where he collapsed and died."
Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army in Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on June 14, 1952 near Minarigol, Korea. He was killed in action. His citation in part reads "Within 10 yards of the goal, he was again wounded by small-arms fire but continued on, entered the bunker, killed two hostile soldiers with his bayonet, and silenced the machine gun. Inspired by this incredible display of valor, the men quickly moved up and completed the mission. Dazed and shaken, he walked to the foot of the hill where he collapsed and died."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Feb 26, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7209160/clifton_t-speicher: accessed ), memorial page for CPL Clifton T. Speicher (25 Mar 1931–14 Jun 1952), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7209160, citing Beam German Reformed Church Cemetery, Jenner Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.