Photo of Medal of Honor Recipient William Prom

While returning from a reconnaissance operation during Operation TAYLOR COMMON, two platoons of Lance Corporal Prom's company came under intense automatic weapons and grenade attack from a well concealed enemy force in fortified positions. The lead element was isolated and several Marines were wounded. Lance Corporal Prom immediately assumed control of one of his machineguns and began to deliver return fire. Disregarding his safety he advanced to a position from which he could more effectively deliver covering fire while first aid was administered to the wounded. Knowing that the enemy would have to be destroyed before the injured Marines could be evacuated, he again moved forward and delivered a heavy volume of fire that routed the enemy, permitting his men to regroup and resume their march. Shortly thereafter the platoon again came under fire in which one man was critically wounded. Reacting instantly, Lance Corporal Prom moved forward to protect his injured comrade. Unable to continue his fire because of his severe wounds, he advanced within a few yards to the enemy positions. There, standing in full view of the enemy, he directed the fire of his support elements until he was mortally wounded.

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