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>Private First Class Henry Svehla, a rifleman in 7th Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea, charged firing his weapon and throwing grenades. During which a mortar round exploded nearby seriously wounding his face and head, he denied medical care and continued to fight, He inflicted heavy casualties and destroyed enemy positions. He threw himself on a grenade in the midst of the battle, leading to his death but saving the lives of other men in his company.
>Private First Class Anthony Kahoohanohano leading a machine-gun squad in the 7th Infantry Division, personally took on a group of North Korean soldiers, allowing his squad to prepare a counterattack.The soldier faced the enemy alone and that when his ammunition was depleted, he engaged in hand-to-hand combat until he was killed. His heroism inspired comrades to launch a successful counterattack in part because of his actions.
>“They did not grow old; these two soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice when they were just 19 and 21 years old,” Obama said.
>Private First Class Anthony Kahoohanohano leading a machine-gun squad in the 7th Infantry Division, personally took on a group of North Korean soldiers, allowing his squad to prepare a counterattack.The soldier faced the enemy alone and that when his ammunition was depleted, he engaged in hand-to-hand combat until he was killed. His heroism inspired comrades to launch a successful counterattack in part because of his actions.
>“They did not grow old; these two soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice when they were just 19 and 21 years old,” Obama said.
