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Gordon
N.
Breedlove
1925-01-12

–

1969-11-25

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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 2 & 3, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 740 (November 19, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Gordon N. Breedlove (ASN: RA-3471439), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 2 and 3 September 1951 in the vicinity of Kach’il-bong, Korea. During the night of 2 September when Company L launched an attack on a strategic enemy-held hill, Corporal Breedlove led his men through the enemy lines skillfully maneuvering them into positions. Under his able leadership the objective was secured without a single casualty among his men. He then directed his men in setting up a defensive perimeter. Immediately after the perimeter had been completed a numerically superior enemy force launched a counterattack. Corporal Breedlove, although wounded in the initial assault, remained with his men and directed them in repelling the hostile force. In the early hours of the following morning, hostile forces launched several other counterattacks but, through Corporal Breedlove’s courage and exemplary leadership, they were forced to withdraw due to heavy enemy casualties. The gallantry in action displayed by Corporal Breedlove reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 17 & 18, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 319 (July 20, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Private First Class Gordon N. Breedlove (ASN: RA-3471439), United States Army, for heroic achievement on 17 and 18 May 1951 in the vicinity of Pungchon-ni, Korea. When an automatic rifleman ran out of ammunition during a night attack by a fanatical enemy force, Private Breedlove, with complete disregard for his own safety, made his way through a hail of enemy small arms and machine gun fire to secure more ammunition for the automatic rifle. He then retraced his steps through the heavy enemy fire with a load of ammunition. His actions materially aided his company in beating off the furious enemy attacks. The heroism in action displayed by Private Breedlove reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.