Reginald R. Myers
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Colonel Reginald Rodney Myers (November 26, 1919 – October 23, 2005) was a United States Marine Corps officer who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Korea as a major — for fearlessly leading 250 United Nations troops to victory over 4,000 of the enemy in November 1950 during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
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Reginald Rodney Myers | |
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Born | (1919-11-26)November 26, 1919 Boise, Idaho |
Died | October 23, 2005(2005-10-23) (aged 85) Jupiter, Florida |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1941–1967 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 3rd Battalion 1st Marines |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart |
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The battle occurred on November 29, 1950, as the Chinese communists threatened to envelop the United States X Corps forces at the Chosin Reservoir. The success of Major Myers' mission proved vital to the defense of Hagaru-ri. He was presented the Nation's highest military decoration by President Harry S. Truman during ceremonies at the White House on October 29, 1951.