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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals6
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1101195 of 4480
U.S. Marine Corps#80of 291
Marine Corps#61of 273
Korean War#101of 197
Battle of Inchon#11of 16
UN September 1950 counteroffensive#2of 4
Second Battle of Seoul#4of 11
UN offensive into North Korea#2of 4
Battle of Wonsan#1of 2
Second Phase Offensive#5of 8
Battle of Chosin Reservoir (DOW)#1of 1
William B. Baugh
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
Korean WarBattle of InchonUN September 1950 counteroffensiveSecond Battle of SeoulUN offensive into North KoreaBattle of WonsanSecond Phase OffensiveBattle of Chosin Reservoir (DOW)
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Biography
William Bernard Baugh was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War. On November 29, 1950, while his unit was defending a convoy, an enemy grenade landed in the truck he was riding in. Private First Class Baugh quickly saved his fellow Marines by sacrificing his own life to smother the blast.
Born in Harrison, Ohio, Baugh enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17. After completing his training, he was assigned to the 1st Marine Division and deployed to Korea, where he served as a machine gunner. His ultimate sacrifice at the age of 20 showcased his extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty.
In addition to the Medal of Honor, Baugh's sacrifice and service were recognized with the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal with six campaign stars, and multiple unit citations from both the United States and the Republic of Korea.
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Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts