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Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
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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