Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Camden, Tennessee, he entered the U.S. Army at Fort Worth, Texas, and served as a Corporal in Company D, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. At Choo Gung-Dong, Korea, on July 17, 1953, Corporal Pendleton was a machine gunner in a defensive position when they were attacked by a strong enemy force. He fired on the approaching troops, killing fifteen and disorganizing the remainder with grenades. He then removed his machine gun from its tripod and, exposed to the enemy, killed another soldier about to throw a grenade. During a second attack, he was wounded and refused evacuation. After his machine gun was destroyed by a grenade, he grabbed a carbine and continued fighting until he was mortally wounded. For conspicuous gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He was married to Mary W. Pendleton.
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Camden, Tennessee, he entered the U.S. Army at Fort Worth, Texas, and served as a Corporal in Company D, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. At Choo Gung-Dong, Korea, on July 17, 1953, Corporal Pendleton was a machine gunner in a defensive position when they were attacked by a strong enemy force. He fired on the approaching troops, killing fifteen and disorganizing the remainder with grenades. He then removed his machine gun from its tripod and, exposed to the enemy, killed another soldier about to throw a grenade. During a second attack, he was wounded and refused evacuation. After his machine gun was destroyed by a grenade, he grabbed a carbine and continued fighting until he was mortally wounded. For conspicuous gallantry, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He was married to Mary W. Pendleton.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
KILLED IN KOREA WITH CO. D.
15TH REG. 3RD INF. DIV.
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