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When his platoon, holding a vital outpost position, was attacked by overwhelming Chinese forces, First Lieutenant Stone stood erect and exposed to the terrific enemy fire calmly directed his men in the defense. A defensive flame-thrower failing to function, he personally moved to its location, further exposing himself, and personally repaired the weapon. Throughout a second attack, First Lieutenant Stone; though painfully wounded, personally carried the only remaining light machinegun from place to place in the position in order to bring fire upon the Chinese advancing from two directions. Throughout he continued to encourage and direct his depleted platoon in its hopeless defense. Although again wounded, he continued the fight with his carbine, still exposing himself as an example to his men. When this final overwhelming assault swept over the platoon's position his voice could still be heard faintly urging his men to carry on, until he lost consciousness.
As with fellow POW and Medal of Honor Recipient Hiroshi Miyamura, Lieutenant Stone's Medal of Honor was classified until his release on September 2, 1953. He later served a full one-year tour of duty in Vietnam.
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