The President of the United States
in the name of The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
*SPEICHER, CLIFTON T.
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S.
Army, Company F, 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. Place and date:
Near Minarigol, Korea, 14 June 1952. Entered service at: Gray, Pa. Born:
25 March 1931, Gray, Pa. G.O. No.: 65, 19 August 1953.
Citation:
Cpl. Speicher distinguished himself
by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in
action against the enemy. While participating in an assault to secure a key terrain
feature, Cpl. Speicher's squad was pinned down by withering small-arms mortar, and
machinegun fire. Although already wounded he left the comparative safety of his position,
and made a daring charge against the machinegun emplacement. Within 10 yards of the goal,
he was again wounded by small-arms fire but continued on, entered the bunker, killed 2
hostile soldiers with his rifle, a third with his bayonet, and silenced the machinegun.
Inspired by this incredible display of valor, the men quickly moved up and completed the
mission. Dazed and shaken, he walked to the foot of the hill where he collapsed and died.
Cpl. Speicher's consummate sacrifice and unflinching devotion to duty reflect lasting
glory upon himself and uphold the noble traditions of the military service.
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