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Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Army SSG Glenn H. English Jr.
Congressional Medal of Honor
Episode 2840 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Army SSG Glenn H. English Jr. and his Congressional Medal of Honor award. Information featured in this episode comes from a story that appeared on Wikipedia and The Pennsylvania Ramble.
Army Staff Sergeant Glenn H. English Jr. was a Vietnam War hero whose extraordinary courage and self-sacrifice earned him the Medal of Honor. Born on March 30, 1940, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, English enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served with the Company E, 3d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade during the Vietnam War. On September 7, 1970, in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam, English demonstrated unmatched bravery during a fierce firefight.
His unit was ambushed by a North Vietnamese Army force, and during the engagement, English’s platoon came under heavy enemy fire. Despite the danger, English led his men in a counterattack, exposing himself to intense fire to direct the defense. When a fellow soldier was wounded and lying in an exposed position, English, without hesitation, moved through enemy fire to rescue him. While pulling the soldier to safety, English was mortally wounded by an enemy explosive device.
Staff Sergeant English’s actions saved the lives of his comrades and inspired his unit to successfully repel the enemy attack. His extraordinary heroism, leadership, and selflessness embodied the highest traditions of military service, reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Army. English’s bravery is remembered as a profound example of the ultimate sacrifice in service to his country. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on April 7, 1971, recognizing his gallantry and unwavering devotion to his fellow soldiers.
Listen to Episode 2840 and discover more about Army SSG Glenn H. English Jr. and his Congressional Medal of Honor award.
