Cambridge in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sergeant Frederick W. Mausert, III

B-1-7
United States Marine Corps

— Medal of Honor —

Sergeant Frederick W. Mausert III Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 20, 2019

1. Sergeant Frederick W. Mausert III Marker

Inscription. For conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as squad leader in the 1st Marine Division in action in Korea 12 September, 1951 with his company pinned down under murderous fire, Sergeant Mausert left his covered position and ran through a fire-swept area to bring two critically wounded Marines to safety. Refusing evacuation despite a head wound sustained during the rescue, and his company ordered into the assault; he took the point and led his men in a furious charge against a series of bunkers. Knocked to the ground, he regained his feet, personally silencing one machine gun and leading his men in eliminating several more emplacements in the area. Reorganizing his unit for the fight to the final objective, Sergeant Mausert boldly advanced alone into the face of machine gun fire. Again severly wounded, he still refused aid and continued the assault. He destroyed another machine gun before being mortally wounded by a hail of fire. Sergeant Mausert, by his great personal valor and extraordinary heroism, inspired his men to secure the objective. His unyielding courage reflects

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the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gave his life gallantly for his country.

Presented to the Village of Cambridge, New York by the 1st Marine Division Association, May 25, 1991.

Erected 1991 by The 1st Marine Division Association.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1991.

Location. 43° 1.681′ N, 73° 23.034′ W. Memorial is in Cambridge, New York, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (New York State Route 372) and Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Marker is in the War Memorials in front of the library. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 21 W Main St, Cambridge NY 12816, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York

and in the Capital District.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 20, 2019

2. Sergeant Frederick W. Mausert III Marker

Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cambridge War Memorials (here, next to this marker); Hubbard Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old White Church Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Continental Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); Great Northern War Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Church in Cambridge Patent (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Turnpike (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Coila United Presbyterian Church (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

Regarding Sergeant Frederick W. Mausert, III. Sgt. Mausert was killed at the the Battle of the Punchbowl in Korea. It was an operation meant to straighten and shorten U.N. lines after movement creased in the Korean War. He was 31 years old.

The citation on the marker is considerably abridged from the actual citation.

Also see . . .
1. Sgt. Frederick Mausert. (Submitted on April 21, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Battle of the Punchbowl.

Sergeant Frederick W. Mausert III MOH Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 1, 1999

3. Sergeant Frederick W. Mausert III MOH Grave Marker

He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 12, Site 5559. The grave GPS coordinates are N38.8771 W77.0674

(Submitted on April 21, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 20, 2019

4. Sergeant Frederick W. Mausert III Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on April 25, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on April 21, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

Sergeant Frederick W. Mausert, III

B-1-7United States Marine Corps

— Medal of Honor —

B-1-7
United States Marine Corps