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Master Sergeant Handrich's company was engaged in repulsing an estimated 150 enemy who were threatening to overrun its position. Near midnight a hostile group of more than 100 enemy soldiers attempted to infiltrate the company perimeter. Master Sergeant Handrich, despite the heavy enemy fire, voluntarily left the safety of the defensive area and moved to a forward position where he could direct mortar and artillery fire and remained at this post for 8 hours directing fire against the enemy who often approached to within 50 feet of his position. On the next morning another strong hostile force attempted to overrun the company's position. Master Sergeant Handrich rose and from this exposed position fired his rifle and directed mortar and artillery fire on the attackers. When he observed elements of his company preparing to withdraw, he made his way across fire-swept terrain to the defense area where, by example and forceful leadership, he reorganized the men to continue the fight. During the action Master Sergeant Handrich was severely wounded but refused to be evacuated. Later a determined enemy attack overran his position and he was mortally wounded. When the position was retaken, over 70 enemy dead were counted in the area he had so intrepidly defended. |
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