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Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps LCPL Kenneth L. Worley.
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Episode 3028 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps LCPL Kenneth L. Worley. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia.
In the dense jungles of Quang Nam Province during the Vietnam War, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kenneth L. Worley displayed extraordinary courage that would etch his name in military history. Born in Farmington, New Mexico, and raised in California, LCPL Worley enlisted in the Marine Corps with a deep sense of patriotism and duty.
On August 12, 1968, while serving with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Worley’s unit set up positions near Bo Ban village. As a machine gunner, he fought bravely to protect his fellow Marines. During the night, a grenade landed near a group of Marines inside a defensive position. Without hesitation, LCPL Worley threw himself onto the grenade, absorbing the full blast with his body.
His selfless act of valor saved the lives of his comrades and exemplified the highest traditions of the U.S. Marine Corps. For his heroic sacrifice, LCPL Kenneth L. Worley was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest military decoration for valor in combat.
Worley’s legacy endures as a symbol of bravery, sacrifice, and the unbreakable brotherhood of Marines. His name is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and honored in military cemeteries and Marine Corps history.
LCPL Kenneth L. Worley’s story remains a powerful testament to the courage of those who served during the Vietnam War. His ultimate sacrifice reminds us of the cost of freedom and the valor of American heroes who gave everything for their fellow soldiers and their country.
Listen to Episode 3028 and discover more about Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps LCPL Kenneth L. Worley.
