Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient Army Sp4 George Alan Ingalls.
Congressional Medal of Honor
Episode 2885 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient Army Sp4 George Alan Ingalls. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia and the Family Search.
Army Specialist Four George Alan Ingalls was a courageous soldier whose selfless actions earned him the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. Born on March 9, 1946, in Hanford, California, Ingalls enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966. By April 16, 1967, at just 21 years old, he found himself in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam, serving as a rifleman in Company A, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.
That night, his squad was on an ambush mission when they were encountered a well-hidden enemy force. As the fight raged on, an enemy grenade was thrown into the midst of his squad. Without hesitation, Ingalls acted on pure instinct and heroism. Realizing the imminent danger to his comrades, he hurled himself onto the grenade, absorbing the full blast. His self-sacrifice saved the lives of his fellow soldiers but cost him his own.
For his extraordinary bravery and willingness to give his life for others, Ingalls was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. His Medal of Honor citation describes his gallantry in action as “above and beyond the call of duty,” and his actions embody the highest ideals of military service.
Ingalls’ legacy lives on, a reminder of the profound courage and sacrifice displayed by soldiers during the Vietnam War. His name is engraved on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., forever honoring a hero who gave everything to save his brothers in arms.
Listen to Episode 2885 and discover more about Medal of Honor recipient Army Sp4 George Alan Ingalls.
