Medal of Honor Citations

Starting today, Unto the Breach will post citations of actions that earned the Medal of Honor.

Today’s featured recipient is Captain Eugene B. Desiderio, the company commander of Echo Company, 27th Infantry Regiment. 59 years ago, Capt. Desiderio and his men repelled an enemy attack by charging with rifles and grenades, despite having been wounded twice before the charge. Desiderio was mortally wounded during the attack.

His citation can be found here, and citations for other Medal of Honor recipients can be found in the “Hall of Heroes” category located on the blog sidebar.

Desiderio’s replacement was Capt. Lewis Millett, whom also earned the Medal in a bayonet charge that following February.