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Born in 1926 Second Lieutenant George H. O'Brien Jr.

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commanded Company H third battalion seventh marines,

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first marine division in Korea. While his platoon was under heavy

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fire Lieutenant O'Brien led his men across an expose saddle

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through deadly small arms, artillery and mortar fire. Although shot

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through the arm. He succeeded in killing at least three of the

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enemy in hand to hand combat. Struck down by the concussion of grenades,

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he refused evacuation for medical treatment and continued to lead

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his platoon for nearly four hours. Lieutenant O'Brien served as a constant

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source of inspiration to all who observed him and was greatly

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instrumental in the recapture of the strategic position on the

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main line of resistance. His exceptionally daring and forceful

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leadership in the U.S. Naval service earned him the medal

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of honor. Making him a Pacific Hero...