MEDAL OF HONOR ROLL CALL: RAY E. EUBANKS

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MEDAL OF HONOR ROLL CALL: RAY E. EUBANKS

 

By: Robert J. Laplander 12/21/2014 10:53 PM

This week’s Medal of Honor hero is Ray E. Eubanks, a paratrooper with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, who saw action in Dutch New Guinea in 1944. Eubanks was leading his squad under heavy fire when he positioned himself in five yards from an enemy position–after his machine was knocked out, he charged the enemy using his gun as a club.

Make the most of your day,

Ray E. Eubanks

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty at Noemfoor Island, Dutch New Guinea, 23 July 1944. While moving to the relief of a platoon isolated by the enemy, his company encountered a strong enemy position supported by machinegun, rifle, and mortar fire. Sgt. Eubanks was ordered to make an attack with 1 squad to neutralize the enemy by fire in order to assist the advance of his company.

http://humanevents.com/2014/12/21/medal-of-honor-roll-call-9/