Regiment

* Interesting Notes:

Despite being struck in the head by a sniper’s bullet, Sergeant Ralph Everett refused treatment and continued in the treatment and evacuation of wounded

Observing a wounded comrade lying in a mine field, Private First Class Robert J. Eves entered without regard for his own safety knowing the field was unmarked

Captain Howard Eddy was a battalion surgeon who treated 400 casualties over a 3 day period. At one point, he cared for 62 seriously wounded casualties that couldn't be evacuated because of the intensity of the battle.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

EDDY, HOWARD J.
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 31 August 1950 to 2 September 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with the letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States is awarded to Captain Howard J. Eddy, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement from 31 August 1950 to 2 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. During this period, Captain Eddy, while serving in the capacity of battalion surgeon, treated most of the 400 casualties suffered by the battalion. At one time during this action while his unit was completely surrounded by enemy forces, he continued to care for the wounded while enemy fire fell around the aid station. Sixty two of the seriously wounded, marked for evacuation, could not be removed and remained in Captain Eddy’s care. His decisive action and application of superior medical skill under most adverse conditions, resulted in the saving of many lives which otherwise would have been lost. The heroism and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Eddy reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the high traditions of the medical and military service.
General Orders: General Order number 8, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 9 January 1951
Home of Record: Illinois

EDGAR, JACKIE E.
First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 12 August 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal (Letter “V” device authorized) for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to First Lieutenant Jackie E. Edgar, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, for heroic achievement on 12 August 1950, on the Naktong River sector, Korea. When his unit was called upon to evacuate wounded personnel Lieutenant Edgar went forward to assist in the evacuation. To reach the wounded it was necessary to cross a bridge which was under intense enemy machine gun fire. Realizing that efforts to hand-carry the wounded across the bridge wound have consumed precious time and endangered his own men, Lieutenant Edgar, with utter disregard for his own safety, drove his vehicle over the bridge in face of withering enemy fire, picked up the wounded and successfully evacuated them to the rear. His courageous example was an inspiration to all officers and men who witnessed this heroic action and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 150, Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, 27 September 1950
Home of Record: San Antonio, Texas

EDWARDS, RALPH
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 16 September 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Corporal Ralph Edwards, (then Private First Class), Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 16 September 1950 near Changnyong, Korea. On that date he was attached to a rifle company as a medical aid man while that unit was attacking enemy positions. During the attack, heavy enemy machine gun fire inflicted several casualties upon the company. Corporal Edwards unhesitantly exposed himself to the severe hostile fire in order to administer first aid to the wounded men. In one instance, he advanced forward of the assault elements and evacuated a wounded man in the face of enemy grenade and rifle fire. His total indifference to the heavy enemy fire, and his courageous determination to treat wounded men under all conditions were responsible for saving several lives. The heroism displayed by Corporal Edwards on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 37, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 11 February 1951
Home of Record: North Carolina

EISENHARD, DONALD L.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 7 July 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal (Letter “V” device authorized) for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Private First Class Donald L. Eisenhard, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, for heroic achievement on 7 July 1950, near Chonan, Korea. Private Eisenhard was assigned to Company I as medical aid man during the time the company was defending the town of Chonan. He repeatedly exposed himself to enemy artillery and automatic weapons fire to treat the wounded, and assisted in their evacuation to covered areas. During the withdrawal of the unit from Chonan, Private Eisenhard remained with the rear most elements in order to render aid to the wounded and see that they were not left behind. These acts of heroic achievement reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 122, Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, 6 September 1950
Home of Record: Allentown, Pennsylvania

EPLIN, JAMES L.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 13 – 17 February 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with the letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States is awarded to Sergeant James L. Eplin, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement from 13 – 17 February 1951 near Chipyong-ni, Korea. During that period he was attached to the aid station of a rifle battalion. Although the unit was completely surrounded and subjected to heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire, Sergeant Eplin constantly exposed himself to the hostile fire in order to give aid to the wounded. Throughout this period the evacuation of wounded was impossible, and Sergeant Eplin’s courageous efforts were instrumental in insuring that all casualties in the aid station were treated each day. His actions were a constant source of inspiration to all members of his unit. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Eplin reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 92, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 1 May 1951
Home of Record: New York

ESPINDOLA, JESUS L.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 12 August 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Private First Class Jesus L. Espindola, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for heroism in action against the enemy on 12 August 1950 near Chin-Ju, Korea. Our forces were engaged in fighting with the enemy and casualties were heavy from intense enemy artillery fire. Many of the wounded needed immediate evacuation for medical attention which was an extremely dangerous task due to the heavy enemy fire. Private First Class Espindola, with total disregard for personal safety, voluntarily assisted in moving the wounded men on litters to one quarter ton vehicles waiting to carry them to medical stations. Although moving under intense enemy fire, Private First Class Espindola continued evacuating the wounded for approximately four hours. His courageous actions reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 110, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 27 September 1950
Home of Record: Texas

EVANS, GEORGE
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 3 June 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Corporal George Evans, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 3 June 1951, in the vicinity of Wantong, Korea. On that day he was attached as aidman to a rifle company attacking enemy positions. Intense enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire resulted in several friendly casualties. Disregarding his personal safety and thinking only of his wounded comrades, Corporal Evans exposed himself to the hostile fire to teat and evacuate the wounded. By his actions and words he gave encouragement to the wounded, treating them and supervising their evacuation to a place of safety. His bravery was a source of inspiration to all who witnessed his acts. Corporal Evan’s heroism reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 241, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 29 June 1951
Home of Record: Michigan

EVERETT, DAVID L.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 24 June 1953
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal, with letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Sergeant David L. Everett, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 24 June 1953 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. On that date, Sergeant Everett was serving as Medical Aidman in the 3d Battalion Aid Station, located to the rear of the Main Battle Positions. At approximately 1620 hours, the enemy launched a devastating artillery barrage upon the friendly position, scoring a direct hit upon a nearby tank. Realizing that lives of the crew were in imminent danger and in dire need of medical attention, he immediately and without thought of personal safety, dashed across the intensely shelled area to the position of the disabled vehicle. After administering first aid to his comrades, Sergeant Everett continually exposed himself to enemy fire while crossing the impact area, carrying the wounded to safety. His unflinching courage and selfless devotion to duty undoubtedly saved the lives of his injured comrades who were exposed to the deadly artillery barrage. The heroism in action displayed by Sergeant Everett reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 305, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 7 August 1953
Home of Record: Florida

EVERETT, RALPH R.
Sergeant, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 27 August 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States is awarded to Sergeant Ralph R. Everett, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 27 August 1950, in the vicinity of Am-Dong, Korea. While leading a litter squad forward to an advanced element of an attacking platoon of the 2d Battalion of the 38th Infantry, on the 27th of August 1950, Sergeant Everett was struck in the head by enemy sniper’s bullet. Despite his own painful wound and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, and with a feeling of devotion and loyalty for a wounded comrade, Sergeant Everett continued leading the squad forward in the face of intense enemy small arms fire. Upon the successful evacuation of the wounded to the battalion aid station, Sergeant Everett refused immediate treatment for his own wound, and personally assisted in the treatment and evacuation of the wounded. His actions were the contributing factors in the saving of the lives of several of the wounded. His disregard for personal safety and comfort, and his devotion to duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service
General Orders: General Order number 42, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 1 September 1950

EVES, ROBERT J.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 2d Division Artillery, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 14 October 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with Letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Private First Class Robert J. Eves, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Detachment, 2d Division Artillery, (then attached to Battery A, 38th Field Artillery Battalion), 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 14 October 1951, in the vicinity of Kongsol-li, Korea. On that date Private Eves, an aidman, observed a wounded comrade lying in a mine field. Undaunted by the knowledge that the mine field was unmarked, Private Eves, without regard for his own safety, proceeded to the side of the wounded man. At this point, while administering first aid, he stepped on a mine and was seriously wounded. His voluntary and immediate action on this occasion undoubtedly saved the life of his wounded comrade. The heroism in action and outstanding devotion to duty displayed by Private Eves reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 784, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 28 November 1951
Home of Record: California