Mott Haven in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carlos James Lozada
K.I.A.
— Medal of Honor, Vietnam —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022
1. Carlos James Lozada Marker
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Carlos James Lozada. K.I.A..
🎖️ President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to: Lozada, Carlos JamesRank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade. Place and Date: Dak To, Republic of Vietnam, November 20, 1967. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: September 6, 1946, Caguas, Puerto Rico Citation:. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty, Pfc. Lozada, U.S. Army, distinguished himself at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in the battle of Dak To. While serving as a machine gunner with 1st platoon, Company A, Pfc. Lozada was part of a 4-man early warning outpost, located 35 meters from his company's lines. At 1400 hours a North Vietnamese Army company rapidly approached the outpost along a well-defined trail. Pfc. Lozada alerted his comrades and commenced firing at the enemy who were within 10 meters of the outpost. His heavy and accurate machinegun fire killed at least 20 North Vietnamese soldiers and completely disrupted their initial attack. Pfc. Lozada remained in an exposed position and continued to pour deadly fire upon the enemy despite the urgent pleas of his comrades to withdraw. The enemy continued their assault, attempting to envelop the outpost. At the same time the enemy forces launched a heavy attack on the forward west flank of Company A with the intent to cut them off from their battalion. Company A was given the order to withdraw. Pfc. Lozada apparently realized that if he abandoned his position there would be nothing to hold back the surging North Vietnamese soldiers and that the entire company withdrawal would be jeopardized. He called for his comrades to move back and that he would stay and provide cover for them. He made this decision realizing that the enemy was converging on 3 sides of his position and only meters away, and a delay in withdrawal meant almost certain death. Pfc. Lozada continued to deliver a heavy, accurate volume of suppressive fire against the enemy until he was mortally wounded and had to be carried during the withdrawal. His heroic deed served as an example and an inspiration to his comrades throughout the ensuing 4-day battle. Pfc. Lozada's actions are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the U.S. Army.[3]
🎖️ President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to:
Lozada, Carlos James Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade. Place and Date: Dak To, Republic of Vietnam, November 20, 1967. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: September 6, 1946, Caguas, Puerto Rico Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty, Pfc. Lozada, U.S. Army, distinguished himself at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in the battle of Dak To. While serving as a machine gunner with 1st platoon, Company A, Pfc. Lozada was part of a 4-man early warning outpost, located 35 meters from his company's lines. At 1400 hours a North Vietnamese Army company rapidly approached the outpost along a well-defined trail. Pfc. Lozada alerted his comrades and commenced firing at the enemy who were within 10 meters of the outpost. His heavy and accurate machinegun fire killed at least 20 North Vietnamese soldiers and completely disrupted their initial attack. Pfc. Lozada remained in an exposed position and continued
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to pour deadly fire upon the enemy despite the urgent pleas of his comrades to withdraw. The enemy continued their assault, attempting to envelop the outpost. At the same time the enemy forces launched a heavy attack on the forward west flank of Company A with the intent to cut them off from their battalion. Company A was given the order to withdraw. Pfc. Lozada apparently realized that if he abandoned his position there would be nothing to hold back the surging North Vietnamese soldiers and that the entire company withdrawal would be jeopardized. He called for his comrades to move back and that he would stay and provide cover for them. He made this decision realizing that the enemy was converging on 3 sides of his position and only meters away, and a delay in withdrawal meant almost certain death. Pfc. Lozada continued to deliver a heavy, accurate volume of suppressive fire against the enemy until he was mortally wounded and had to be carried during the withdrawal. His heroic deed served as an example and an inspiration to his comrades throughout the ensuing 4-day battle. Pfc. Lozada's actions are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the U.S. Army.[3]
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022
2. Carlos James Lozada Marker
. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1946.
Location. 40° 48.466′ N, 73° 55.512′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Mott Haven. Memorial is on East 135th Street west of Willis Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker hangs on a structure in PFC Carlos J. Lozada Playground. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 363 E 135th St, Bronx NY 10454, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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