Ralph Eugene Pomeroy (1930-1952) - Find a Grave Memorial

Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private First Class (Machine Gunner) in the United States Army in Company E, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action near Kumhwa, Korea on October 15, 1952. He was killed in action. His citation reads in part "Despite withering fire and bursting shells, he maintained his heroic stand and poured crippling fire into the ranks of the hostile force until a mortar burst severely wounded him and rendered the gun mount inoperable. Quickly removing the hot, heavy weapon, he cradled it in his arms and, moving forward with grim determination, raked the attacking forces with a hail of fire. Although wounded a second time he pursued his relentless course until his ammunition was expended to within 10 feet of the foe and then, using the machine gun as a club, he courageously closed with the enemy in in hand-to-hand combat until mortally wounded."

Bio by: Don Morfe