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Cornelius H. Charlton on Hill 543

Medal of Honor at Chipo-ri

1951 CE · Korean WarChipo-ri, Korea

Wounded three times, Sergeant Charlton continued to lead his platoon up the crest of Hill 543 until a final assault took his life.

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Date
1951 CE · Korean War
Origin
Chipo-ri, Korea
Gallery
Medal of Honor Recipients

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