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The Heroic Actions of Lloyd Burke in the Korean War
TLDR Lloyd Burke, a first lieutenant in the US military, displayed extreme valor and bravery during a battle with a large and well-entrenched Chinese force on Hill 200. His heroic actions, including shooting enemy soldiers, throwing grenades, and defending his position with a machine gun, resulted in over 100 enemy casualties and earned him the prestigious Medal of Honor.
Timestamped Summary
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The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious award in the US military, awarded for acts of extreme valor and bravery, and one recipient's story that stands out is that of Lloyd Burke.
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Lloyd Burke, a first lieutenant from Arkansas, earned several military honors during his service in World War II and the Korean War.
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On October 28th, 1951, Lloyd Burke, a first lieutenant, witnessed his company's strength reduce to 35 traumatized survivors after a battle with a large and well-entrenched Chinese force on Hill 200, prompting him to take action.
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Lloyd Burke took drastic measures to defend his company, shooting enemy soldiers and throwing grenades into their trenches during a battle on Hill 200.
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Lloyd Burke defended his position by catching and throwing back grenades, then prepared to attack the Chinese troops with a machine gun.
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Lloyd Burke fired at Chinese mortar squads, machine gun emplacements, and soldiers in the trench, causing the Chinese to panic and flee, and continued to fight even after his weapon jammed and he was injured by grenades.
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Lloyd Burke's heroic actions at Hill 200, where he killed over 100 men and destroyed multiple enemy emplacements, earned him the Medal of Honor and a long and distinguished military career.
