Edward C. Krzyzowski
January 16, 1914(1914-01-16) – September 3, 1951 (aged 37)
Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois
Place of death	Near Tondul, Korea
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Captain
Unit	Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Battles/wars	Korean War
Awards	Medal of Honor Purple Heart

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Contents 1 Medal of Honor citation 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References 5 External links

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Captain, U. S. Army, Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Tondul, Korea, from 31 August to 3 September 1951

Entered service at: Cicero, Ill. The 9th Infantry Regiment is one of the oldest and most decorated active units in the United States Army. The 2nd Infantry Division is a formation of the United States Army. Born: 16 January 1914, Chicago, Ill.

G. O. No. : 56, 12 June 1952.

Citation:

Capt. Krzyzowski, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy as commanding officer of Company B. Spearheading an assault against strongly defended Hill 700, his company came under vicious crossfire and grenade attack from enemy bunkers. Creeping up the fire-swept hill, he personally eliminated 1 bunker with his grenades and wiped out a second with carbine fire. Forced to retire to more tenable positions for the night, the company, led by Capt. Krzyzowski, resumed the attack the following day, gaining several hundred yards and inflicting numerous casualties. Overwhelmed by the numerically superior hostile force, he ordered his men to evacuate the wounded and move back. Providing protective fire for their safe withdrawal, he was wounded again by grenade fragments, but refused evacuation and continued to direct the defense. On 3 September, he led his valiant unit in another assault which overran several hostile positions, but again the company was pinned down by murderous fire. Courageously advancing alone to an open knoll to plot mortar concentrations against the hill, he was killed instantly by an enemy sniper's fire. A mortar is a muzzle-loading Indirect fire weapon that fires shells at low velocities short ranges and high-arcing ballistic trajectories Capt. Krzyzowski's consummate fortitude, heroic leadership, and gallant self-sacrifice, so clearly demonstrated throughout 3 days of bitter combat, reflect the highest credit and lasting glory on himself, the infantry, and the U. S. Army. ^[1]

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Korean War

Notes

References

• "EDWARD C. KRYZOWSKI" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: Korean War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). The Center of Military History (CMH is responsible for the appropriate use of history throughout the United States Army. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.

External links

• Edward C. Krzyzowski at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-03-24

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