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Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps SGT Walter K. Singleton.
Medal of Honor
Episode 2996 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps SGT Walter K. Singleton. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia.
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Walter K. Singleton was a true American hero who sacrificed his life in Vietnam. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1944, Singleton enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was deployed to Vietnam during the Vietnam War. His bravery and unwavering commitment to his fellow Marines earned him the nation’s highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor.
On March 24, 1967, during Operation Prairie III, SGT Singleton was serving as a machine gunner with Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. His unit came under heavy enemy fire from well-fortified Viet Cong positions near Gio Linh, Quang Tri Province. As the Marines were pinned down by a devastating barrage of machine-gun fire, Singleton fearlessly advanced alone to destroy the enemy stronghold.
Armed with a light machine gun, Singleton charged through intense gunfire, eliminating multiple enemy fighters. Despite suffering grievous wounds, he continued his one-man assault, allowing his fellow Marines to move forward. In his final act of heroism, he silenced a key enemy position, sacrificing his life to save his comrades. His selfless bravery and dedication to duty exemplified the highest traditions of the Marine Corps.
For his extraordinary valor, SGT Walter K. Singleton was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. His legacy remains a testament to the courage and sacrifice of those who serve. His name is forever enshrined on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and honored by the United States Marine Corps.
Listen to Episode 2996 and discover more about Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps SGT Walter K. Singleton.
