Gordon M. Craig
Gordon Maynard Craig | |
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Medal of Honor recipient Gordon Craig | |
| Born | August 1, 1929 |
| Died | September 10, 1950 (aged 21) |
| Place of burial | Elmwood Cemetery, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1950 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 16th Reconnaissance Company, 1st Cavalry Division |
| Conflicts | Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Gordon Maynard Craig (August 1, 1929 – September 10, 1950) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 10, 1950, during the Battle of Ka-san.
Craig earned his Medal of Honor by jumping on a North Korean grenade as his squadmates helped to ambush a North Korean hill, buying them valuable time and sacrificing himself in the process.