Photo #: NH 106311
Private Robert M. McTureous, Jr., USMC
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official
publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy",
page 228.
Robert M. McTureous, Jr. was posthumously awarded the Medal of
Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" while
serving with the Third Marine Battalion, Twenty-ninth Marines,
Sixth Marine Division against Japanese forces on Okinawa, Japan,
7 June 1945. While capturing a hill on Oroku Peninsula, his company
suffered casualties, and the wounded couldn't be evacuated to
the rear due to heavy enemy fire. Realizing the peril of his
comrades, on his own initiative he attacked the enemy position
numerous times. Though severely wounded while continuing his
attack on the Japanese position, McTureous crawled 200 yards
back to safety before asking for aid. His actions covered the
removal of wounded Marines and completely disorganized the enemy
to the point where his company could occupy the hill and complete
its mission. He was evacuated to USS Relief (AH-1) but
succumbed to his wounds on 11 June.
U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
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