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Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps PFC Alfred M. Wilson.
Medal of Honor
Episode 3026 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps PFC Alfred M. Wilson. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia.
In the heat of the Vietnam War, U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Alfred M. Wilson emerged as a symbol of valor and self-sacrifice. Born in Olney, Illinois, Wilson served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. On March 3, 1969, during Operation Dewey Canyon in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam, PFC Wilson’s unit was ambushed by North Vietnamese forces entrenched in a hidden bunker complex.
Amidst intense enemy fire and with casualties mounting, Wilson charged forward with courage under fire. As his squad came under a deadly barrage, he attempted to neutralize an enemy bunker with hand grenades. While preparing to throw a second grenade, he was struck and severely wounded. An enemy grenade landed him and a fellow Marine.
With only seconds to react, PFC Alfred M. Wilson made the ultimate sacrifice—he threw himself onto the live grenade, absorbing the full explosion and saving the lives of his comrades. His gallantry and profound sense of duty reflected the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps.
For his heroic actions, Wilson was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration. His legacy continues to inspire generations of Marines and stands as a testament to extraordinary bravery during the Vietnam War. Alfred M. Wilson’s selflessness exemplifies the core values of honor, courage, and commitment—forever etched in the annals of U.S. military history.
Keywords: Vietnam War, Medal of Honor, U.S. Marine Corps, Alfred M. Wilson, PFC, Operation Dewey Canyon, heroism, sacrifice, Quang Tri Province, 3rd Marine Division, military valor, battlefield bravery.
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