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SGT LARRY S. PIERCE MEDAL
OF HONOR
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For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond
the call of duty. Sgt. Pierce was serving as squad leader in a reconnaissance
platoon when his patrol was ambushed by hostile forces. Through his inspiring
leadership and personal courage, the squad succeeded in eliminating an enemy
machinegun and routing the opposing force. While pursuing the fleeing enemy, the
squad came upon a dirt road and, as the main body of his men entered the road,
Sgt. Pierce discovered an antipersonnel mine emplaced in the road bed. Realizing
that the mine could destroy the majority of his squad, Sgt. Pierce saved the
lives of his men at the sacrifice of his life by throwing himself directly onto
the mine as it exploded. Through his indomitable courage, complete disregard for
his safety, and profound concern for his fellow soldiers, he averted loss of
life and injury to the members of his squad. Sgt. Pierce's extraordinary
heroism, at the cost of his life, are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army
and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.
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--- General / Personal ---
Last name: PIERCE First name: LARRY STANLEY Home of Record (official): TAFT State (official): CA Date of Birth: Sunday, July 6, 1941 Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Marital Status: Married
--- Military ---
Branch: Army Rank: SSG Serial Number: 19597808 Component: Regular Posthumous promotion as indicated Pay grade: E5 MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 11C40
--- Action ---
Start of Tour: Thursday, March 4, 1965 Date of Casualty: Monday, September 20, 1965 Age at time of loss: 24 Casualty type: (A1) Hostile, died Reason: Other explosive device (Ground casualty) Country: South VietNam Province: Unknown/Not Reported The Wall: Panel 02E - Row 091
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