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| Marine Private First Class William B. Baugh, 20, of Harrison, Ohio, won the Medal of Honor in Korea for sacrificing
his life to save his Marine comrades. The nation's highest decoration for valor was awarded the youthful Marine for extraordinary heroism on November 29, 1950, between Koto-ri and Hagaru-ri, when he protected the members of his squadron from a grenade by smothering it with his body. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM B. BAUGH, USMC (DECEASED) Korean War 1950-1953 Medal of Honor Recipient Marine Private First Class William B. Baugh, 20, of Harrison, Ohio, won the Medal of Honor in Korea for sacrificing his life to save his Marine comrades. The nations highest decoration for valor was awarded the youthful Marine for extraordinary heroism on November 29, 1950, between Koto-ri and Hagaru-ri, when he protected the members of his squadron from a grenade by smothering it with his body. PFC Baugh was the 15th Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for Korean fighting. Born July 7, 1930, at McKinney, Kentucky, PFC Baugh was employed by Harrison Shoe Corporation before his enlistment in the Marine Corps January 23, 1948, at the age of 17. He attended public schools in Butler County, Ohio. Following recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina , PFC Baugh was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and after being transferred to the First Marine Division in Korea, took part in the Inchon landing, the capture of Seoul, and the Wonsan, Hungnam, and Chosin Reservoir campaigns. His death occurred in the Chosin area. In addition to the Medal of Honor, PFC Baugh was awarded posthumously the Purple Heart Medal. He previously held the Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Occupation Service Medal with Europe Clasp, Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. |
