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On a flanking maneuver against a superior enemy force, First Lieutenant Karopczyc saw that his lead element was engaged with a small enemy unit along his route. He dashed through intense enemy fire and hurled smoke grenades to mark the foe for attack by gunships. His leadership quickened the advance, forced the enemy to retreat, and allowed his unit to close with the main hostile force. Continuing the deployment of his platoon, he constantly exposed himself as he ran from man to man to give encouragement and to direct their efforts. A shot from an enemy sniper struck him above the heart but he refused aid for this serious injury, plugging the bleeding wound with his finger until it could be properly dressed. As the enemy strength mounted, he ordered his men to organize a defensive position in some abandoned bunkers. After several hours, a North Vietnamese soldier hurled a hand grenade to within a few feet of him and two other wounded men. Although his position protected him, he leaped up to cover the deadly grenade with a steel helmet. It exploded to drive fragments into his legs, but his action prevented further injury to the two wounded men. He continued to direct the actions of his men until he succumbed two hours later. |
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