Reserve Township in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William R. Prom
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025
1. William R. Prom Marker
Inscription.
William R. Prom. .
Reserve Township - Pennsylvania LCpl US Marine Corps Nov. 17, 1948 . Feb. 9, 1969 Congressional Medal of Honor Vietnam, The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to, Lance Corporal William R. Prom United States Marine Corps. for service as set forth in the following, Citation:, For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Machine Gun Squad Leader with Company I, Third Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. While returning from a reconnaissance operation on 9 February 1969 during Operation Taylor Common, two platoons of Company I came under an intense automatic weapons fire and grenade attack from a well-concealed North Vietnamese Army force in fortified positions. The leading element of the platoon was isolated and several marines were wounded. Lance Corporal Prom immediately assumed control of one of his machine guns and began to deliver return fire. Disregarding his own safety he advanced to a position from which he could more effectively deliver covering fire while first aid was administered to the wounded men. Realizing that the enemy would have to be destroyed before the injured marines could be evacuated, Lance Corporal Prom again moved forward and delivered a heavy volume of fire with such accuracy that he was instrumental in routing the enemy, thus permitting his men to regroup and resume their march. Shortly thereafter, the platoon again came under heavy fire in which one man was critically wounded. Reacting instantly, Lance Corporal Prom moved forward to protect his injured comrade. Unable to continue his own fire because of his severe wounds, he continued to advance to within a few yards of the enemy positions. There, standing in full view of the enemy, he accurately directed the fire of his support elements until he was mortally wounded. Inspired by his heroic actions, the marines launched an assault that destroyed the enemy. Lance Corporal Prom's indomitable courage, inspiring initiative and selfless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Reserve Township - Pennsylvania
LCpl US Marine Corps
Nov. 17, 1948 Feb. 9, 1969
Congressional Medal of Honor
Vietnam
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to
Lance Corporal William R. Prom
United States Marine Corps
for service as set forth in the following
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Machine Gun Squad Leader with Company I, Third Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. While returning from a reconnaissance operation on 9 February 1969 during Operation Taylor Common, two platoons of Company I came under an intense automatic weapons fire and grenade attack from a well-concealed North Vietnamese Army force in fortified positions. The leading element of the platoon was isolated and several marines were wounded. Lance Corporal Prom immediately assumed control of one of his machine guns and began to deliver return fire. Disregarding his own safety he advanced
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to a position from which he could more effectively deliver covering fire while first aid was administered to the wounded men. Realizing that the enemy would have to be destroyed before the injured marines could be evacuated, Lance Corporal Prom again moved forward and delivered a heavy volume of fire with such accuracy that he was instrumental in routing the enemy, thus permitting his men to regroup and resume their march. Shortly thereafter, the platoon again came under heavy fire in which one man was critically wounded. Reacting instantly, Lance Corporal Prom moved forward to protect his injured comrade. Unable to continue his own fire because of his severe wounds, he continued to advance to within a few yards of the enemy positions. There, standing in full view of the enemy, he accurately directed the fire of his support elements until he was mortally wounded. Inspired by his heroic actions, the marines launched an assault that destroyed the enemy. Lance Corporal Prom's indomitable courage, inspiring initiative and selfless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025
2. William R. Prom Marker
gallantly gave his life for his country.
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 historical date for this entry is February 9, 1969.
Location. 40° 28.171′ N, 79° 58.91′ W. Memorial is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Reserve Township. It is at the intersection of Mount Troy Road and Pittview Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Mount Troy Road. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2005 Mount Troy Road, Pittsburgh PA 15212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
