Episode 2966 Tribute to Vietnam MoH recipient Marine CPL William T. Perkins Jr. – A Saint

Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient Marine CPL William T. Perkins Jr.

Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient Marine CPL William T. Perkins Jr.

Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor

Episode 2966 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient Marine CPL William T. Perkins Jr. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia and the National Museum of American History.                                           

Marine Corporal William T. Perkins Jr. was a true American hero, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery during the Vietnam War. Born in 1947, Perkins enlisted in the United States Marine Corps with a passion for service and a keen eye for photography. As a combat photographer assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, his mission was to document the harsh realities of war—but he did much more than that.

On October 12, 1967, during Operation Medina southwest of Quang Tri, Perkins and his fellow Marines came under intense enemy fire from a well-entrenched North Vietnamese Army (NVA) force. Amid the chaos, an enemy grenade landed among his comrades. Without hesitation, CPL Perkins made the ultimate sacrifice—he threw himself onto the grenade, absorbing the full blast and saving the lives of those around him. His selfless act of valor exemplified the Marine Corps ethos of honor, courage, and commitment.

For his heroism, Corporal Perkins became the only combat photographer to receive the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. His legacy lives on, inspiring generations of Marines and military photographers who continue to document the cost of war. His name is etched on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and remembered in Marine Corps history as a warrior who gave everything for his brothers in arms. Semper Fi, Marine. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Listen to Episode 2966 and discover more about Medal of Honor recipient Marine CPL William T. Perkins Jr.

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