Edward C. Krzyzowski

Edward C. Krzyzowski
Medal of Honor recipient
Born	(1914-01-16)January 16, 1914 Chicago, Illinois
Died	Near Tondul, Korea
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Captain
Unit	Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Battles/wars	Korean War
Awards	Medal of Honor Purple Heart

Edward C. Krzyzowski (January 16, 1914 – September 3, 1951) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on August 31, September 1, September 2, and September 3, 1951.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Tondul, Korea, from August 31, to September 3, 1951

Entered service at: Cicero, Ill. Born: January 16, 1914, Chicago, Ill.

G.O. No.: 56, June 12, 1952.

Citation:

Capt. Krzyzowski, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy as commanding officer of Company B. Spearheading an assault against strongly defended Hill 700, his company came under vicious crossfire and grenade attack from enemy bunkers. Creeping up the fire-swept hill, he personally eliminated 1 bunker with his grenades and wiped out a second with carbine fire. Forced to retire to more tenable positions for the night, the company, led by Capt. Krzyzowski, resumed the attack the following day, gaining several hundred yards and inflicting numerous casualties. Overwhelmed by the numerically superior hostile force, he ordered his men to evacuate the wounded and move back. Providing protective fire for their safe withdrawal, he was wounded again by grenade fragments, but refused evacuation and continued to direct the defense. On September 3, he led his valiant unit in another assault which overran several hostile positions, but again the company was pinned down by murderous fire. Courageously advancing alone to an open knoll to plot mortar concentrations against the hill, he was killed instantly by an enemy sniper's fire. Capt. Krzyzowski's consummate fortitude, heroic leadership, and gallant self-sacrifice, so clearly demonstrated throughout 3 days of bitter combat, reflect the highest credit and lasting glory on himself, the infantry, and the U.S. Army.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.