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This graphic reflects on the past by remembering medal of honor recipients... During the Battle of Okinawa – Alert and ready for any hostile counteraction following his company's seizure of an important hill objective, Private Robert Miller McTureous was quick to observe the plight of company stretcher bearers who were suddenly assailed by slashing machinegun fire as they attempted to evacuate wounded at the rear of the newly won position. Determined to prevent further casualties, he quickly filled his jacket with hand grenades and charged the enemy-occupied caves from which the concentrated barrage was emanating. He smashed grenades into the cave entrances resolutely returning to his own lines under a blanketing hail of rifle and machinegun fire to replenish his supply of grenades. Aware of his own critical condition and unwilling to further endanger the lives of his comrades, he crawled a distance of 200 yards to a sheltered position within friendly lines before calling for aid.
| Date Taken: | 05.21.2021 |
| Published: | 05-21-21 01:55 AM |
| Graphic ID: | 15677 |
| VIRIN: | 210518-M-PC246-1007 |
| Size: | 3.1 MB |
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