Bryant E. Womack

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Bryant E. Womack
- March 12, 1952
Private First Class Bryant Womack
Place of birth	Mill Springs, North Carolina
Place of death	Near Sokso-ri, Korea
Allegiance	United States Army
Rank	Private First Class
Unit	Medical Company, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division

Bryant E. Womack was a soldier in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 12, 1952.

[edit] Medal of Honor Citation

Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Medical Company, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Sokso-ri, Korea, 12 March 1952

Entered service at: Mill Springs, N.C. Birth: Mill Springs, North Carolina

G.O. No.: 5, 12 January 1953

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Pfc. Womack distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. Pfc. Womack was the only medical aid man attached to a night combat patrol when sudden contact with a numerically superior enemy produced numerous casualties. Pfc. Womack went immediately to their aid, although this necessitated exposing himself to a devastating hail of enemy fire, during which he was seriously wounded. Refusing medical aid for himself, he continued moving among his comrades to administer aid. While he was aiding 1 man, he was again struck by enemy mortar fire, this time suffering the loss of his right arm. Although he knew the consequences should immediate aid not be administered, he still refused aid and insisted that all efforts be made for the benefit of others that were wounded. Although unable to perform the task himself, he remained on the scene and directed others in first aid techniques. The last man to withdraw, he walked until he collapsed from loss of blood, and died a few minutes later while being carried by his comrades. The extraordinary heroism, outstanding courage, and unswerving devotion to his duties displayed by Pfc. Womack reflect the utmost distinction upon himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.