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Episode 2908 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient Army Marine LCpl Miguel Keith. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia and Tara Ross.
Marine Lance Corporal Miguel Keith was born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, where he grew up determined to serve his country. At 18, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and was soon deployed to Vietnam, where he demonstrated exceptional bravery that would later earn him the Medal of Honor.
On May 8, 1970, Keith and his platoon were in Quang Ngai Province when they were ambushed by a numerically superior force of North Vietnamese soldiers. In the chaos of battle, Keith was gravely wounded by an enemy grenade, which severely injured his body. Despite the intense pain and injuries, he refused to fall back. Instead, Keith charged forward, single-handedly engaging the enemy soldiers. He repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire, using every ounce of his strength and skill to repel the attackers, saving the lives of many of his fellow Marines in the process.
Even after sustaining additional wounds, Keith continued to push forward, his actions driven by an unbreakable determination to protect his platoon. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries that day, but his extraordinary courage had effectively turned the tide of the battle.
For his unwavering bravery and selflessness in the face of overwhelming odds, Miguel Keith was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. His legacy remains an enduring reminder of the valor and sacrifice of those who serve, and his story continues to inspire future generations of Marines and Americans alike.
Listen to Episode 2908 and discover more about Medal of Honor recipient Marine LCpl Miguel Keith.