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April 27, 2013

Medal of Honor Recipient Bryant H. Womack, Pvt. First Class, USArmy
— Dave in Texas

For conspicuous gallantry in action in Korea near Sokso-Ri, 12 March 1952.

Army medic Womack has a medical center at Ft. Bragg named after him. PFC Bryant Homer Womack, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division sacrificed his life to administer aid to fallen soldiers during a hot firefight in March of 1952. His courage and devotion to duty was recognized and awarded the nation's highest honor for bravery in combat.

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.

His memory will be honored tomorrow at Lebanon United Methodist Church in Mill Spring North Carolina.

God bless his memory and comfort his family.

Like Michener said in his novel of the Korean War, "Where do we get such men?"

Posted by: Dave in Texas at 03:13 PM | Comments (60)
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1 oh hey, am I #1?

Posted by: L, elle at April 27, 2013 03:20 PM (0PiQ4)

2 yes, indeed.

Posted by: L, elle at April 27, 2013 03:20 PM (0PiQ4)

3 Wow. Speechless. I hope we can still Americans like this.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:24 PM (4Mv1T)

4
Indeed. They certainly do not make 'em like Mr Womack, anymore.

Posted by: soothsayer at April 27, 2013 03:24 PM (3iJ6i)

5 I meant to say, Hope we can still mint Americans like this.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:24 PM (4Mv1T)

"God bless his memory and comfort his family."

Amen, Dave in Texas....amen.

Posted by: wheatie at April 27, 2013 03:26 PM (3B3wv)

7 You know, Hollywood hasn't made a decent Korean war movie in a long time. We had MASH, but I can't think of anything else since.

Posted by: EC at April 27, 2013 03:27 PM (doBIb)

8 That's the way we grow 'em in North Carolina, boys. God rest his soul.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 27, 2013 03:27 PM (U5uTP)

9 My Uncle was a medic in Korea. He practiced medicine in Beaufort SC till he was close to 80 just a few years ago. He's not too long for this earth now.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:28 PM (4Mv1T)

10 Tammy, are you a Tar Heeler?

Posted by: EC at April 27, 2013 03:28 PM (doBIb)

11 EC- 'sup. And yes Ms Tammy. An Old North Stater are you?

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:29 PM (4Mv1T)

12 thanks Dave in Texas, I had never heard of this soldier. angle bless Pfc. Womack

Posted by: L, elle at April 27, 2013 03:29 PM (0PiQ4)

13
I read SPACE by Michener a long long time ago. I learned more about our space program in that fictitious novel than I did anywhere else.

Posted by: soothsayer at April 27, 2013 03:30 PM (3iJ6i)

14 Posted by: EC at April 27, 2013 07:27 PM (doBIb) And MASH was "really" about Vietnam symbolism...

Posted by: Johnny Cash at April 27, 2013 03:30 PM (JqnAE)

15 An old gf of mine was born at Womack.

Posted by: EC at April 27, 2013 03:31 PM (doBIb)

16 and God Bless Pfc Womack. Aaaargghh. I hate you autocorrect

Posted by: L, elle at April 27, 2013 03:31 PM (0PiQ4)

7 You know, Hollywood hasn't made a decent Korean war movie in a long time. We had MASH, but I can't think of anything else since.

Since we've been giving money to the Norks...they probably don't want to draw attention to the whole subject.

Posted by: wheatie at April 27, 2013 03:32 PM (3B3wv)

18 And MASH was "really" about Vietnam symbolism... Seems to me, there's a ripe opportunity for Hollywood to make another historical piece like Eastwood did with WWII. There many stories of heroism and bravery like this that need to be told. Why aren't they?

Posted by: EC at April 27, 2013 03:33 PM (doBIb)

19 Speaking of Korea, guy at the range next to me today had a beautifully restored Korea era Garand, and the guy next to him a pristine Mosin, which I shot for the first time, which is why I have ice on my shoulder right now.

What a mule.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:35 PM (4Mv1T)

There were a lot of men that did incredible things during OIF, but the only way you would know is if you read it on some Mil-bloggers website.

Because the story that the Media wanted to push was "Abu Graib!" or "No WMD's!" or this week's body count.

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes more nonsense..... at April 27, 2013 03:36 PM (Md8Uo)

21
btw, someone mentioned therapy animals

did you all get a chance to see the sweet doggie vid I linked earlier?

http://tinyurl.com/c39cket

Posted by: soothsayer at April 27, 2013 03:36 PM (3iJ6i)

Okay, this is a Where do we find such heroes kind of guy?

Well done, Pvt. Womack. The test was passed. Join your fellows in the hall of heroes.

Posted by: Ook? at April 27, 2013 03:37 PM (OQpzc)

23 EC- 'sup. And yes Ms Tammy. An Old North Stater are you? Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 07:29 PM (4Mv1T) Technically, no, Road. I am a Georgia native, but so far north ( Rabun County) that we were all but in NC. I have many many family members there yet, and deep roots in that fine state. My Aunt Carlene lives on the Qualla Boundary rez.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 27, 2013 03:37 PM (U5uTP)

Wow. Private First Class Womack, RIP.

Glad to see some other Tarheels here. (I'm from Charlotte, parents were from Marshville and I'm a distant relation of the late Senator Jesse Helms.)

Posted by: LadyS at April 27, 2013 03:38 PM (gmhQZ)

25 LadyS. I grew up in Charlotte. Been gone 32 years now.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:39 PM (4Mv1T)

26 Tammy- you were close enough.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:40 PM (4Mv1T)

Was thinking about this topic a bit lately...... after traveling along Robert C. Byrd Hwy in WV..... thinking to myself, WTF!? They should name these highways after heros in the military... or heros in everyday life like heroic cancer victims that will not give up or something....or an historic event..... name a highway after something to be proud of....or someone whose behaviors you want to highlight.... not some blowhard narcissistic political hack.

Paul Simon (and his f*cking bow tie) Hwy in Minn. gets me everytime too..... WTF.

Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at April 27, 2013 03:40 PM (tDZmu)

28 LadyS, I'm from Canada but I got down here as fast as I could!

Posted by: EC at April 27, 2013 03:41 PM (doBIb)

29 There are a few good ones still out there, but not enough.

Posted by: Foghorn Leghorn at April 27, 2013 03:41 PM (n8LUb)

30 @27- Our loyalties do get misplaced. Cash is king, and the politicos bring home the bacon to their states, and get all of the recognition.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:42 PM (4Mv1T)

31 Kings Mtn NC here

Posted by: Viejo at April 27, 2013 03:43 PM (+9K2s)

32 >>>I'm from Canada but I got down here as fast as I could!

That's a favorite saying of a friend of mine from St Louise who lives here. I like that saying.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:44 PM (4Mv1T)

33 I get a bit of a feeling of schadenfreude when I drive on Billy Graham Way, just thinking how much it must piss off the libs.

Posted by: lincolntf at April 27, 2013 03:44 PM (ZshNr)

34 Tammy- you were close enough. Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 07:40 PM (4Mv1T) Yep. Depending on where we were at on my Grandpa's place we could be in either state. Then if we went over a ways east to one of my uncle's, we could be in GA or SC on his property. Always figured I'd retire there, but Mama ended up in Arkansas with her people, so here I am.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 27, 2013 03:44 PM (U5uTP)

35 ...Kings Mtn NC here

Pretty place to live or be from. I used to go through Kings Mtn routinely on my way to Black Mtn, headed to school in the '70's

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:45 PM (4Mv1T)

36 My uncle died in Korea in a "flying boxcar" cargo plane when it stalled while trying to avoid the debris of the plane in front of them after it was hit by "friendly fire" from UN forces.

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at April 27, 2013 03:46 PM (pwauB)

37 Kings Mt sounds familiar to me....

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 27, 2013 03:46 PM (U5uTP)

Tobacco Road, I miss Charlotte more than a bit, though I lived there 'til age 36 ( I married in 2000 and moved to Northern VA.) Used to complain about Charlotte when I lived there- what an idiot I was! A late bloomer, to be sure...

EC, I like the idea that someone like you is hoisting the black flag in the Queen City these days. Kiss a patch of ground for me, will you?

Posted by: LadyS at April 27, 2013 03:46 PM (gmhQZ)

39 St Louis. Not Louise.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:46 PM (4Mv1T)

40 ATTN: White House Media Corpse. Please join me for an exclusive and spontaneous photo opportunity. Only the first fifty respondents will be invited to my solitary vigil.

Posted by: Barky O'Bumbles at April 27, 2013 03:48 PM (FcR7P)

41 Wherever we got them from, we don't make them like that anymore.

Posted by: Aloha Akhbar @PirateBallerina at April 27, 2013 03:49 PM (/lWM8)

42 LadyS- Where in Charlotte?

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 03:51 PM (4Mv1T)

43 LadyS, I'm in Raleigh. Came down in 91 for school and never left.

Posted by: EC at April 27, 2013 03:51 PM (doBIb)

44 Giants walk among us. May God Bless and Rest your soul Bryant H. Womack, Pvt. First Class, USArmy. Enjoy your walk in clouds. You've earned your place.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at April 27, 2013 03:52 PM (im3jr)

45 #36. God bless your uncle.

Posted by: RobM1981 at April 27, 2013 03:56 PM (zurJC)

46 Pfc Womack, what an amazing guy

Posted by: chemjeff at April 27, 2013 03:57 PM (BBWjt)

47 Like Michener said in his novel of the Korean War, "Where do we get such men?" Title please? I like Michener, and if it's available on Kindle I'll start reading it tonight.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at April 27, 2013 03:59 PM (eyJh9)

48 Tobacco Road, I grew up in Olde Providence and we moved a few times after that around SE Charlotte. My folks built a house on Carmel Rd. in 1978 to live next door to my Dad's parents. Graduated from South Meck in '81. It's killing me to even type your screen name. Though I missed commenting on the e-cig thread, I'm tobacco "free" (again!) today after 30 years of some fine Marlboro Light 100s. If Berserker is reading this, honey, I am your suffering sister in spirit.

Posted by: LadyS at April 27, 2013 03:59 PM (gmhQZ)

49
the title is probably KOREA, 'cuz that's Michener rolls

Posted by: soothsayer hendrix at April 27, 2013 04:00 PM (3iJ6i)

Like Michener said in his novel of the Korean War, "Where do we get such men?"

From a free people.

Posted by: Colorado Alex at April 27, 2013 04:02 PM (lr3d7)

51 Lady S. I went to Myers Park, class of 74. Please don't throw anything. Your school painted our giant press box RED at the ball field in about 72. Probably other times. My very best friend in the world in my 20's went to South. Probably a 73 grad. Lost him to cancer in 85. I grew up in Barclay Downs between the high school and what became South Park. And I quit smoking in 89.

My nic is just a geographic location. Think "Duke, UNC, and NC State" basketball.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 04:06 PM (4Mv1T)

52 And congrats on kicking the smokes. A hard job to be sure. I craved tobacco for about 10 years, but it was less and less.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at April 27, 2013 04:08 PM (4Mv1T)

53 Ya'll uppity MP types were above my station, TR. thank you for the smoke-hope. In 10 years or so, I may be tolerable too.

Posted by: LadyS at April 27, 2013 04:11 PM (gmhQZ)

54 I'm tobacco "free" (again!) today after 30 years of some fine Marlboro Light 100s.

congratulations!

Posted by: chemjeff at April 27, 2013 04:14 PM (BBWjt)

55 Probably the last comment for this thread- I married a Dukie, TR. I too denounce myself.

Posted by: LadyS at April 27, 2013 04:15 PM (gmhQZ)

56 Haven't had a dip in 4 years come May 30. I started in 1971 because the the aft engineroom of the the USS Luce DLG-7 was usually to hot to smoke in. I quit cigs in 77 but dipped Copenhangen till 09. Still miss it a bit now and again

Posted by: NativeNH at April 27, 2013 04:53 PM (YqGtC)

"Bridges at Toko-Ri" Movie had Mickey Rooney, Grace Kelly and William Holden.

Driving through WV in January, I found various tunnels or highways or bridges named after people whose names were preceded by a military rank. I was never in a position to write them down so I could research them afterwards.

Was at Bragg summer of 1970, Hearts and Minds school. Never knew where the med center's name came from. Glad to hear of it now.

I need this kind of reminder from time to time to keep me from being too concerned about my own troubles.

What men!

Posted by: Richard Aubrey at April 27, 2013 05:11 PM (dmbXR)

58 Medal of Honor "winner." C'mon, "recipient" sounds way too much like "receptacle."

Posted by: JohnW at April 27, 2013 05:20 PM (0vtx1)

59 Thanks for posting this. God bless and keep Private Womack.

Posted by: gracepmc at April 27, 2013 06:33 PM (rznx3)

60 "Big dogs". Aw, that's cute, pretending that someone who sets out to be a frequent commenter has any importance or value. At all. Hint: you don't. Not one tiny bit. You're a commenter on a blog.

The only people on a blog who count are the blogger or any cobs to whom the blogger has tossed the keys.

Posted by: Mike James at April 28, 2013 10:28 AM (cgDgK)

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