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Years of service
  
1941 - 1950

Rank
  
Name
  
Reginald Desiderio

Died
  
November 27, 1950, Korea


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Born
  
September 12, 1918Clairton, Pennsylvania (
1918-09-12
)

Place of burial
  
San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California

Battles/wars
  
World War IIKorean War


Battles and wars
  
Service/branch
  

Reginald Benjamin Desiderio (September 12, 1918 – November 27, 1950) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 27, 1950.

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Desiderio joined the Army from Gilroy, California in March 1941. He is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California.

Honors

The United States Army Reserve Center on Westminster Drive in Pasadena, California is named in his honor. The airfield at USAG Humphreys (ICAO: RKSG) in Pyongtaek, South Korea, is named in his honor.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, commanding officer, Company E, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Ipsok, Korea, November 27, 1950

Entered service at: Gilroy, Calif. Born: September 12, 1918, Clairton, Pa

G.O. No.: 58, August 2, 1951

Citation:

Capt. Desiderio distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the repeated risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. His company was given the mission of defending the command post of a task force against an enemy breakthrough. After personal reconnaissance during darkness and under intense enemy fire, he placed his men in defensive positions to repel an attack. Early in the action he was wounded, but refused evacuation and despite enemy fire continued to move among his men checking their positions and making sure that each element was prepared to receive the next attack. Again wounded, he continued to direct his men. By his inspiring leadership he encouraged them to hold their position. In the subsequent fighting when the fanatical enemy succeeded in penetrating the position, he personally charged them with carbine, rifle, and grenades, inflicting many casualties until he himself was mortally wounded. His men, spurred on by his intrepid example, repelled this final attack. Capt. Desiderio's heroic leadership, courageous and loyal devotion to duty, and his complete disregard for personal safety reflect the highest honor on him and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.

References

Reginald B. Desiderio Wikipedia


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