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Donald Roy Blanchard |
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Engagements: • Korean War (1950 - 1953) |
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Private First Class Blanchard was a member of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy house to house in Seoul, South Korea, on 26 September 1950. For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Blanchard was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. Awarded for actions during the Korean War: The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Donald Roy Blanchard (MCSN: 1112535), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gunner in Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Provisional Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 September 1950. Providing fire cover for the assault on an infantry company which was pinned down by enemy small arms, machine gun and mortar fire, Private First Class Blanchard moved his gun to an exposed position and delivered effective direct fire on enemy positions while trying to divert the hostile fire to his exposed positions, continuing his efforts until mortally wounded. By his courageous actions, he rendered invaluable assistance in enabling the assault company to regain fire superiority and to overrun the hostile positions. His fortitude, initiative and unswerving devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Blanchard and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.Action Date: September 26, 1950 Service: Marine Corps Rank: Private First Class Company: Weapons Company Battalion: 3d Battalion Regiment: 5th Marines, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, FMF |
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| Honoree ID: 224738 | Created by: MHOH | |||
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