World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in the 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on October 4, 1944, at Peleliu Island, Palau Islands. His citation reads in part "Stationed with another Marine in an advanced position when a Japanese hand grenade landed in his foxhole, Pfc. Phelps instantly shouted a warning to his comrade and rolled over on the deadly bomb, absorbing with his own body the full, shattering impact of the exploding charge. Courageous and indomitable, Pfc. Phelps fearlessly gave his life that another might be spared serious injury."
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in the 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on October 4, 1944, at Peleliu Island, Palau Islands. His citation reads in part "Stationed with another Marine in an advanced position when a Japanese hand grenade landed in his foxhole, Pfc. Phelps instantly shouted a warning to his comrade and rolled over on the deadly bomb, absorbing with his own body the full, shattering impact of the exploding charge. Courageous and indomitable, Pfc. Phelps fearlessly gave his life that another might be spared serious injury."
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