Oak Hill in Jackson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sergeant Donald R. Long
Congressional Medal of Honor
— (Posthumously) February 8, 1968 —
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 24, 2020
1. Sergeant Donald R. Long Marker
Inscription.
Sergeant Donald R. Long. Congressional Medal of Honor. , On June 30 1966 Troops B and C, 1st Squadron 4th Cavalry while on a reconnaissance mission in Vietnam were attacked by a Viet Cong regiment. Sergeant Long disregarded his own safety to help the severely wounded crew on a nearby disabled carrier to safety. In the course of this action he threw himself over an enemy grenade to absorb the blast and saved the lives of eight of his comrades at the expense of his own.
Sergeant Long's extraordinary heroism, courage and supreme devotion to his men were in the finest traditions of the military service.
Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends. , John 15:13
On June 30 1966 Troops B and C, 1st Squadron 4th Cavalry while on a reconnaissance mission in Vietnam were attacked by a Viet Cong regiment. Sergeant Long disregarded his own safety to help the severely wounded crew on a nearby disabled carrier to safety. In the course of this action he threw himself over an enemy grenade to absorb the blast and saved the lives of eight of his comrades at the expense of his own.
Sergeant Long's extraordinary heroism, courage and supreme devotion to his men were in the finest traditions of the military service.
Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
Erected 1990 by the Citizens of Oak Hill.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 38° 53.953′ N, 82° 34.187′ W. Marker is in Oak Hill, Ohio, in Jackson County. Memorial is at the intersection of North Front Street (Ohio Route 93) and Madison Street (Ohio Route 279), on the left when traveling north on North Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414N S Front St, Oak Hill OH 45656, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
