US Army MSG Juan Negrón: Medal of Honor Recipient Korean War

Medal of Honor Citation:
Sergeant Juan E. Negron distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of Company L, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Kalma-Eri, Korea on April 28, 1951. That afternoon, Sergeant Negron took up the most vulnerable position on his company’s exposed right flank after an enemy force had overrun a section of the line. When notified that elements of his company were withdrawing, Sergeant Negron refused to leave his exposed position, instead delivering withering fire at hostile troops who had broken through a road block. When the hostile troops approached his position, Sergeant Negron accurately hurled hand grenades at short range, halting their attack. Sergeant Negron held the position throughout the night while friendly forces organized and launched a counterattack. The next morning, after the enemy had been repulsed, friendly forces relieved Sergeant Negron and found the bodies of fifteen enemy soldiers surrounding his position. Sergeant Negron’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

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[santiagocantuborjas]

🫡 Thank you for your service MSG Juan Negron 🫡

[luisbermudez]

Thank you sir for your service MSG Negron 🫡🇺🇸

[-Hands]

"Thank You" for my FREEDOM and Rest in Peace...

[lestoyama]

ONLY "HERO'S" act so selflessly never thinking about falling back but that his fellow solders could fall back to safer positions....

Heroism isn't made but acted upon by it's emergence like a person possessed by an invincible Lion...

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE FOR OUR COUNTRY and teaching us about PATIOTISM.., selflessness.., sacrifice.., and determination...!

[JoseHernandezCruz-ly]

He is a puertorican that served with the 65th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division. God bless his soul!

[michaelburger]

A salute to you sir RIP among your comrades thank you siemper fi

[mrtruecommenter]

His family even to this day must be so proud I would be thinking they would be talking and telling stories about him for Generations maybe all the generations of this family a unique Soldier all the soldiers were wonderful but some of them stood out like this man thank you sir for your part in ensuring my freedom Sergeant Negron I hope I said it right yes your family must be so proud

[CandaceAustin-bvwo]

Hero, of the Greatest Generation ❤️ Rest well Hero ❤

[Craig-dj]

Thank you, sir, for your incredible service!

[PatrioticEagle]

MSG Juan E. Negron-Martinez, you are a True American Hero. We just can't Thank you for all of the Courage, Faith, Strength & Sacrifices you've shown in all you did for our Beautiful Country so we can have our FREEDOM. After all, our FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. It's all Thanks to those that laid down their lives while serving our Country so we can have our FREEDOM. That goes to show just how much they love our Beautiful Country & wants to protect her for us all. All Gave Some, Some Gave All. That's why we STAND for our National Anthem & Flag. 🇺🇸🦅🎖️❤️

[DavidMartinez-vgju]

I enjoy hearing/seeing courage. I've seen it. Plm.

[thomascorrea]

True Badass. Thank you Sir for your service and RIP

[bzb]

Thank you for your sacrifice and service. Without you we have no freedom. 🇺🇸🗽🙏RIP

[jefsantamonica]

Well. Deserved - MOH. Thank you from a grateful nation.

[rogeradkins]

RIP Thank for your service and dedication God Bless your family ❤❤❤❤

[joelpierce]

All Respect! I know a man who was in a similar position, Sgt Kenneth J. Slade, USMC.

[alonzowinston]

God Bless him for his leadership, and sacrifice!

[BarbaraSquire]

Thank you for your bravery courage. Saving so many lives plus keeping freedom alive. RIP ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[peggyelchert]

The Korean War is called “the Forgotten War” because the U.S. Congress never declared war on North Korea.
Of the troops who fought in North Korea, who helped South Korea in the conflict, 90% were from the U.S.
40 countries sent troops to help S.Korea.
More than half the deaths in the Korean War were civilian deaths, constituting a higher civilian death rate than either WWll or the Vietnam War.
The Korean War was from 1950-1953.
Over 100, 000 U.S. troops suffered casualties in the Korean War…
36, 000 U.S. troops died in the Korean Conflict….

[pamelalc]

I salute you Sgt. Negron for your valiant service. I am Pamela Franco, Communications Specialist Fourth class, Top Secret Cryptographic Specialist salute you.