Zero Foxtrot
On this day, 1968 Quang Nam Province, HC3 Wayne Maurice Caron from Middleborough, MA, was serving as a Corpsman attached to Co. K 3/7 Marines while conducting offensive operations against the NVA.
While on a sweep through an open rice field, Caron’s unit started receiving small arms fire. Upon seeing 2 Marine casualties fall, he immediately ran forward to render first aid, but found that they were dead. At this time, the platoon was taken under intense small-arms and automatic weapons fire, sustaining additional casualties. As he moved to the aid of his wounded comrades, HC3 Caron was hit in the arm by enemy fire. Although knocked to the ground, he regained his feet and continued to the injured Marines. He rendered medical assistance to the first marine he reached, who was grievously wounded, and undoubtedly was instrumental in saving the man’s life. He then ran toward the second wounded Marine, but was again hit by enemy fire, this time in the leg. Nonetheless, he crawled the remaining distance and provided medical aid for this severely wounded man. HC3 Caron started to make his way to yet another injured brother, when he was again struck by enemy small-arms fire. Courageously and with unbelievable determination, Caron continued his attempt to reach the third Marine until he was killed by an enemy rocket round.
For his actions and bravery, HC3 Caron was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Pure heart..enough said. #hero #military #vietnam #hardfuck #badass #doc #navy #marines