Harrison in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
P.F.C. William B. Baugh, U.S.M.C.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 3, 2019
1. P.F.C. William B. Baugh, U.S.M.C. Marker
In honor of P.F.C. William B. Baugh, U.S.M.C. (July 7, 1930 - Nov. 29, 1950), awarded Medal of Honor posthumously for action at Koto-Ri, Korea
Sacrificed his life by smothering an enemy hand grenade with his body thereby saving the lives of his comrades
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 October 29, 1930.
Location. 39° 15.719′ N, 84° 49.086′ W. Marker is in Harrison, Ohio, in Hamilton County. Memorial is at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Harrison Avenue. In front of the fire station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Harrison Avenue, Harrison OH 45030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harrison War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Harrison (a few steps from this marker); General John Morgan (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line in Indiana); High Water Mark (about 600 feet away in Indiana); Morgan's Great Raid (approx. 0.4 miles away in Indiana); When the Civil War Came to Indiana (approx. 0.4 miles away in Indiana); Canal Junction
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Regarding P.F.C. William B. Baugh, U.S.M.C..
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal Of Honor posthumously to Private First Class William B. Baugh, 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 member of an Anti-Tank Assault Squad attached to Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), during a nighttime enemy attack against a motorized column en route from Koto-Ri to Hagaru-ri, Korea, on November 29, 1950. Acting instantly when a hostile grenade landed in his truck as he and his squad prepared to alight and assist in the repulse of an enemy force delivering intense automatic-weapons and grenade fire from deeply entrenched and well-concealed roadside positions, Private First Class Baugh quickly shouted a warning to the other men in the vehicle and, unmindful of his own personal safety, hurled himself upon the deadly
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 10, 2003
2. P.F.C. William B. Baugh, U.S.M.C. Grave Marker
He is buried in Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, OH in Section 8. The grave GPS is LAT 39.2674 LON -84.8103.
Harry S. Truman
Also see . . . William Baugh. Private First Class William Bernard Baugh (July 7, 1930 – November 29, 1950) was a United States Marine who, at age 20, received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. (Submitted on May 9, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 3, 2019
3. P.F.C. William B. Baugh, U.S.M.C. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 9, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on May 10, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on May 9, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
