Stanley R. Christianson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Stanley R. Christianson

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1925

Place of Birth: Mindoro, Wisconsin, United States

Date of Death: 29-Sep-1950

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Stanley R. Christianson

  • Stanley R.
  • Christianson (January 24, 1925 – September 29, 1950) was a Marine Corps private first class who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for giving his life in a one-man stand against a ferocious attack which threatened to destroy his platoon in Korea on September 29, 1950. The nation's highest tribute for gallantry was presented to his parents by Secretary of the Navy Dan A.
  • Kimball in Washington, D.C., on August 30, 1951.
  • The Medal of Honor was PFC Christianson's second decoration in 16 days of fighting in Korea.
  • Just 11 days before he was killed, he was awarded the Bronze Star for another act of valor.
  • The 25-year-old veteran of almost eight years in the Marine Corps also had been awarded a Letter of Commendation for meritorious service in the Pacific during World War II.

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