Valor 24: Sgt. 1st Class Eduardo C. Gomez [Image 2 of 5]

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03.21.2014

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Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Eduardo C. Gomez, was born in Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 28, 1919. Then-Sgt. Eduardo Gomez distinguished himself while serving with Company I, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Sept. 3, 1950, at Tabu-dong, Korea. While readying defensive positions, his company was ruthlessly attacked by a hostile force. Notably, Gomez maneuvered across open ground to successfully assault a manned tank. Wounded in the left side while returning to his position, he refused medical care, instead manning his post and firing upon the enemy. Although his weapon overheated and burned his hands and his painful wound still bled, he maintained his stand and, upon orders to withdraw in the face of overwhelming enemy superiority, remained to provide protective fire. Then, retiring slowly, he continued to pour accurate fire into the ranks of the enemy, which exacted a heavy toll in enemy casualties and retarded the enemy’s advance. Pete Corrall will accept the Medal of Honor award from President Barack Obama on March 18, 2014, on behalf of his uncle. Corrall has been recognized for his work with the Make-a-Wish Foundation and has received a humanitarian award.

• Date Taken: 03.21.2014
• Date Posted: 03.21.2014 15:32
• Photo ID: 1192570
• VIRIN: 140321-A-ZZ999-002
• Resolution: 489x696
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