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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Cpl. Robert A. Marshall, Company A, 72nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, was presented the Bronze Star with “V” device for valor by Maj. Gen. Max Haston, the adjutant general, acknowledging his selfless service in Korea In September 1951.
Marshall, who now resides in Knoxville, led a small group of Soldiers assigned to retrieve an abandoned American tank in a river near enemy lines.
As Marshall waded through the river toward the abandoned tank, that was lodged against large rocks and partially submerged, he began receiving enemy automatic weapons fire and mortars began impacting all around him.
Despite the hostile fire, he was able to reach and enter the tank and start it by reaching under water to access the controls. Knowing that the tank could easily overturn or become further lodged against the rocks, Marshall was able to put the tank in reverse, lock the brakes and let out the clutch causing the tank to lurch backwards dislodging it from the rocks.
While still under heavy enemy fire, Marshall was able to extract the tank from the river and drive it to a friendly position. His quick thinking and gallant actions that day insured the tank was not captured by enemy soldiers and no friendly Soldiers were injured.
“I am humbled to be a small part in this ceremony recognizing one of our forgotten heroes of “America’s Forgotten War” in Korea. It is an honor and privilege for me to make this presentation,” said Haston.
| Date Taken: | 03.16.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 03.16.2015 17:09 |
| Story ID: | 157139 |
| Location: | KNOXVILLE, TN, US |
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