On September 4, 1950, near Kasan, Korea, Pfc. Melvin Brown (D Co. 8th Engineer Combat Bn) and his platoon were securing Hill 755 when the enemy launched a massive counterattack. Under murderous fire, he took position on a 50-foot-high wall, delivering heavy rifle fire on the enemy.
Despite being wounded several times and having expended all ammunition, he began to throw his grenades into the attackers causing many casualties. When his supply of grenades was exhausted and bleeding profusely, he grabbed his entrenching tool from his pack and calmly waited until 1 by 1, the enemy peered over the wall, delivering each a crushing blow upon the head, killing 10 or 12 enemy from the wall before succumbing to his wounds.
His actions inspired his platoon to repel the attack and hold their positions.
At 19 years old, Pfc. Brown was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. #beastmode #killstreak #korea #getsome #stayzero #zerofoxtrot