During the Korean war, on June 10, 1953, Sgt. Ola Mize and his men of Co. K, 15th IR, 3rd ID were committed to the defense of "Outpost Harry" when the enemy launched a heavy attack. Learning that a comrade on a friendly listening post had been wounded, he moved through the intense barrage of enemy fire and rescued the wounded soldier. On returning to the main position, he established an effective defense system and inflicted heavy casualties against attacks from determined enemy assault forces which had penetrated into trenches within the outpost area.
During his fearless actions he was blown down by artillery and grenade blasts 3 times, but each time he returned to his position and repelled hostile attacks. When enemy onslaughts ceased, he took his few men and moved from bunker to bunker, firing through apertures and throwing grenades at the foe, neutralizing their positions. When an enemy soldier stepped out behind a comrade, prepared to fire, Sgt. Mize killed him, saving the life of his fellow soldier.
After rejoining the platoon, he observed a friendly machine gun position being overrun. He immediately fought his way to the position, killing 10 enemy soldiers and dispersing the remainder. Fighting back to the command post, and finding several friendly wounded there, he took a position to protect them. Later, securing a radio, he directed friendly artillery fire upon the attacking enemy's routes of approach. At dawn, he helped regroup for a counterattack which successfully drove the enemy from the outpost. Mize was one of only eight Americans of the original 56 to survive the attack on the outpost.
For his actions, leadership and bravery, Sgt. Mize was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted to Msgt. Initially, he refused the Medal, but eventually accepted it on behalf of his men. He went on to be in the Special Forces, earning a silver star on his 3rd tour in Vietnam. Oh, and he was also blind in one eye since he was 9 #zerofucks #nofucks #stayzero #military #vietnam #hardfuck #commieslayer #war #epic #hardcore #usa