Emory L. Bennett

Infobox Military Person
name= Emory L. Bennett
born= birth date|1929|12|20
died= death date and age|1951|6|24|1929|12|20
placeofbirth= New Smyrna Beach, Florida
placeofdeath= Near Sobangsan, Korea
placeofburial=


caption= Medal of Honor recipient
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Army
serviceyears= 19??-1951
rank= Private First Class
battles= Korean War
unit=Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division
awards= Medal of Honor Purple Heart

Emory L. Bennett was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 24, 1951.

Awards and decorations

PFC Bennett's awards include:

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Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private First Class

U.S. Army, Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Sobangsan, Korea, June 24, 1951

Entered service at: Cocoa, Florida Born: December 20, 1929, New Smyrna Beach, Florida

G.O. No.: 11, February 1, 1952.

Citation:

:PFC Bennett a member of Company B, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations. At approximately 0200 hours, 2 enemy battalions swarmed up the ridge line in a ferocious banzai charge in an attempt to dislodge PFC Bennett's company from its defensive positions. Meeting the challenge, the gallant defenders delivered destructive retaliation, but the enemy pressed the assault with fanatical determination and the integrity of the perimeter was imperiled. Fully aware of the odds against him, PFC Bennett unhesitatingly left his foxhole, moved through withering fire, stood within full view of the enemy, and, employing his automatic rifle, poured crippling fire into the ranks of the onrushing assailants, inflicting numerous casualties. Although wounded, PFC Bennett gallantly maintained his l-man defense and the attack was momentarily halted. During this lull in battle, the company regrouped for counterattack, but the numerically superior foe soon infiltrated into the position. Upon orders to move back, PFC Bennett voluntarily remained to provide covering fire for the withdrawing elements, and, defying the enemy, continued to sweep the charging foe with devastating fire until mortally wounded. His willing self-sacrifice and intrepid actions saved the position from being overrun and enabled the company to effect an orderly withdrawal. PFC Bennett's unflinching courage and consummate devotion to duty reflect lasting glory on himself and the military service.cite web
accessdate=2007-12-30
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = "EMORY L. BENNETT" entry
work = Medal of Honor Recipients: Korean War
date = July 16, 2007
publisher= CMH, U.S.Army]

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients
*List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients

Notes

References

*cite web
accessdate=2007-12-30
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = "EMORY L. BENNETT" entry
work = Medal of Honor Recipients: Korean War
date = July 16, 2007
publisher= Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army

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