Fernando Luis GARCIA
Medal of Honor Recipient
Conspicuous gallantry, above and beyond the call of duty, he gave his
life for his country
Korea:
Rank and organization:
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Company I, 3d Battalion, 5th
Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.).
Place and date: Korea, 5 September 1952.
Entered service at: San Juan, P.R.
Born: 14 October 1929, Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his
life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of
Company I, in action against enemy aggressor forces.
Pfc GARCIA chose to sacrifice himself and immediately threw
His body upon the gernande, receiving the full impact of the
Explosion, thus saving the life of his fellow marine.
While participating in the defense of a combat outpost located more
than
1 mile forward of the main line of resistance during a savage
Night attack by a fanatical enemy force employing grenades,
Mortars, and artillery, Pfc, GARCIA, although suffering
Painful wounds, moved through the intense hail of hostil fire
To a supply point to secure more handgrenades.
Quick to Act when a hostile grenade landed nearby,
Endangering the life of another marine, as well as his
Own, he unhesitatingly chose to sacrifice himself
And immediately three his body upon the deadly
Missile, receiving the full impact of the explosion.
His great personal valor and cool decision in the face of almost
Certain death sustain and enhance the finest traditions
Of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life
For his country.
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