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TennesseanWins KoreanWar MedalaWASHINGTON. July 12 W—Korean Ambassador You Chan Yang pave the Republic of Korea's high* e.c.i military award posthumously \n M. Sijt. Ray E. Duke, whose gallantry already had won the Con-grenniDnal Medal of Honor.The Order of Military Merit Tacguk was accepted by Duke’smother. Mrs. Ida N. Duke of Tracy City, Tenn.. at her side stood Mrs. James London, his sister.Sons. Estes Kcfauver and Albert Gore and other members of the Tennessee Congressional delegation ^tended*the brief ceremony at the Korean Embassy.a citation from President Syng-man Rhee said Sgt. Duke's ex-esnplary courage, superb leadership and heroic actions reflect highest credit on him and his country.He will always be remembered in Korra as a brave soldier who lived and died fearlessly for the cause of freedom.During an action against the “North Korean Communists April 55, 1951, members of Dukc-'s platoon were Isolated and heavily en-Kccd in battle when the platoon was ordered to withdraw. Duke Jed a small force which recovered the po.'uiicci and rescued the rnen.In another attack, be continued fiuhlinz after being wounded twice —by mortar fire and by small arms fire. Alter dawn Duke was wounded a third time, in boih legs, and was unable to walk. He ordered two comrades to leave him and safety and was last seen firing Into the ranks of attacking Communists.
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Kingsport News
Kingsport, Tennessee, US
Fri, Jul 13, 1956
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