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“Medal of Honor” Richard K. Sorenson Hand Signed 4X6 Card JG Autographs COA:
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Up for sale the“Medal of Honor” Richard K. Sorenson Hand Signed 4X6 Card.This item is certified authentic byJG Autographsand comes with their Letter of Authenticity.
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Richard Keith Sorenson(August 28, 1924 – October 9, 2004) was aUnited States Marinewho, as a private, received theMedal of HonorduringWorld War IIfor his heroism during the Marine landing on Kwajalein Atoll on the night of February 1–2, 1944. He threw himself on an exploding Japanesegrenadethat was part of US munitions captured during the Battle of Bataan, to save the lives of five fellow Marines. Although fragments of the grenade ripped through his thighs, hips, right arm and right leg, he survived the action. Of the 27 Marines who similarlythrew themselves on grenadesto save the lives of their fellow Marines during World War II, Sorenson was one of only four who lived.Fellow Medal of Honor recipientsRichard E. Bush,Jacklyn H. LucasandCarlton R. Rouhwere the other three survivors. After recovering from the wounds, Sorenson continued to serve in the Marine Corps until he was discharged in 1946 at the rank of sergeant. He enlisted in the Reserves in 1947. He reached the rank of master sergeant, received a commission as a Marine Corps officer in 1953 and remained in the Corps until 1955. The son of aU.S. NavyWorld War Iveteran, Sorenson was born inAnoka, Minnesota. He graduated from high school in 1942.

Medal of Honor citation

ThePresident of the United Statestakes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to

PRIVATE RICHARD K. SORENSON
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE

for service as set forth in the following CITATION:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with an assault battalion attached to the Fourth Marine Division during the battle of Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, on February 1–2, 1944. Putting up a brave defense against a particularly violent counterattack by the enemy during invasion operations, Private Sorenson and five other Marines occupying a shellhole were endangered by a Japanese grenade thrown into their midst. Unhesitatingly, and with complete disregard for his own safety, Private Sorenson hurled himself upon the deadly weapon, heroically taking the full impact of the explosion. As a result of his gallant action, he was severely wounded, but the lives of his comrades were saved. His great personal valor and exceptional spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of almost certain death were in keeping with the highest traditions of theUnited States Naval Service.

/S/FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT