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Medal of Honor Recipient
Korean War

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Medal of Honor was given posthumously. Kilmer, John E.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John E. Kilmer, a hospital corpsman, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in combat on Aug. 13, 1952, while serving with the 1st Marine Division in Korea. This photo was taken in August 1951 after he reenlisted. (Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Navy photo.)

Rank and organization: Hospital Corpsman, U.S. Navy, attached to duty as a medical corpsman with a Marine rifle company in the 1st Marine Division. Place and date: Korea, 13 August 1952. Entered service at: Houston, Texas Born: 15 August 1930, Highland Park, Illinois

Citation...

The President of the United States, authorized by Act of Congress (March 3, 1863) has awarded the Medal of Honor to U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman John E. Kilmer for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against enemy aggressor forces.

With his company engaged in defending a vitally important hill position well forward of the main line of resistance during an assault by large concentrations of hostile troops, HC Kilmer repeatedly braved intense enemy mortar, artillery, and sniper fire to move from 1 position to another, administering aid to the wounded and expediting their evacuation.

Painfully wounded himself when struck by mortar fragments while moving to the aid of a casualty, he persisted in his efforts and inched his way to the side of the stricken marine through a hail of enemy shells falling around him.

Undaunted by the devastating hostile fire, he skillfully administered first aid to his comrade and, as another mounting barrage of enemy fire shattered the immediate area, unhesitatingly shielded the wounded man with his body. Mortally wounded by flying shrapnel while carrying out this heroic action, HC Kilmer, by his great personal valor and gallant spirit of self-sacrifice in saving the life of a comrade, served to inspire all who observed him.

His unyielding devotion to duty in the face of heavy odds reflects the highest credit upon himself and enhances the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for another. 

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