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The 3rd Infantry Division is proud to announce the next class of nine inductees to the Marne Hall of Fame, including 107-year-old Silver Star recipient Harold Nelson. The Marne Hall of Fame honors Dogface Soldiers who served in the Division and had a lasting impact on the 3rd Infantry Division, our Army and nation.
Marne Hall of Fame nominees are U.S. military members (Officers, Warrant Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, and Soldiers) of 3rd ID who have brought great honor to the division through deed, sacrifice, or achievement. The 2022 inductees to the Marne Hall of Fame are:
• Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
• Capt. Michael Daly
• Staff Sgt. Harold Nelson
• Master Sgt. Juan Negron
• Capt. Arlo Olson
• Sgt. 1st Class Agustin Ramos Calero
• Pvt. Demensio Rivera
• Sgt. 1st Class Paul R. Smith
• Maj. Gen. Keith Ware
The addition of this new class of Marne Hall of Fame inductees preserves the division's legacy by paying respect to past heroes and promoting the unit’s remarkable history. The 2022 Marne Hall of Fame and Distinguished Members of the Division class will be formally inducted at the 3rd ID Soldier’s Ball on Dec. 2.
Master Sgt. (R) Juan E. Negron enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1948 as an Infantryman. He served as a "Dog Face Soldier" during the Korean War with the only all Hispanic Unit, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.
On April 28, 1951, Sgt. Juan E. Negron distinguished himself while serving as a member of Company L, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Kalma-Eri, Korea.
Negron took up the most vulnerable position on his company’s exposed right flank after an enemy force had overrun a section of the line.
When notified that elements of his company were withdrawing, Negron refused to leave his exposed position, instead delivering withering fire at hostile troops who had broken through a roadblock.
When the hostile troops approached his position, Negron accurately hurled hand grenades at short range, halting their attack. Negron held the position throughout the night while friendly forces organized and launched a counterattack.
Negron retired from the United States Army in 1971 after 23 years of service.
| Date Taken: | 10.21.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 10.27.2022 13:19 |
| Category: | Series |
| Video ID: | 861760 |
| VIRIN: | 221024-A-MA645-1001 |
| Filename: | DOD_109283914 |
| Length: | 00:01:08 |
| Location: | FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, US |
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