Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Herbert A. Littleton
October 7, 2022
1. Herbert A. Littleton Marker
Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
Chungehon, Korea, 22 April 1951
Born 1 July 1930, Mena, Arkansas
Entered service at Blackhawk, South Dakota
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a radio operator with an artillery forward observation team of Company C, in action against enemy aggressor forces. Standing watch when a well concealed and numerically superior enemy force launched a violent night attack from nearby positions against his company, Pfc. Littleton quickly alerted the forward observation team and immediately moved into an advantageous position to assist in calling down artillery fire on the hostile force. When an enemy hand grenade was thrown into his vantage point shortly after the arrival of the remainder of the team, he unhesitatingly hurled himself on the deadly missile, absorbing its full, shattering impact in his body. By his prompt action and heroic spirit of self-sacrifice, he saved the other members of his team from serious injury or death and enabled them to carry on the vital mission which culminated in the repulse of the hostile attack. His indomitable valor in the face of almost certain death reflects the highest credit upon
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Topics and series. This historical marker 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 April 22, 1951.
Location. 43° 33.636′ N, 96° 44.439′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. Marker can be reached from North Walts Avenue south of West Bailey Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Veterans' Memorial Park in Sioux Falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1021 W Bailey St, Sioux Falls SD 57104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sioux Falls Army Technical School (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodrow Wilson Keeble (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Rosie the Riveter" Memorial Rose Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles D. Roberts (within shouting distance of this marker); Leo K. Thorsness (within shouting distance of this marker); Foss, Joseph Jacob (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrick Henry Brady (within shouting distance of this marker); Arlo L. Olson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.
October 7, 2022
2. Herbert A. Littleton Marker
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