Rudolfo Hernandez, Medal of Honor, Korean War

On May 31, 1951, Corporal Rodolfo ""Rudy"" Hernandez held his position against an overwhelming enemy attack, stopping the advance at Wontong-ni, South Korea; he would struggle through years of rehabilition for injuries he received that day. Hernandez was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 12, 1952.
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