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PFC John Robert Elwell

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Birth	:	17 Mar 1928 Cunard, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	3 Feb 1953 South Korea
Burial	:	Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.0553017, -81.0935974
Description	:	United States Marine Corps Private First Class served with Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea. Navy Cross Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class John Robert Elwell (MCSN: 1221994), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic... Read More	United States Marine Corps Private First Class served with Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea. Navy Cross Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class John Robert Elwell (MCSN: 1221994), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 3 February 1953. With his unit subjected to intense enemy small-arms and mortar fire during an assault against a heavily fortified hostile position, Private First Class Elwell fearlessly exposed himself to the devastating barrage to encourage his men and direct their fire. When the unit advanced to within a few yards of the enemy trenches and was pinned down by a hail of small-arms and grenade fire from a nearby bunker, he single-handedly charged the emplacement and, firing his carbine and throwing grenades, completely routed the enemy from the bunker. While leading his fire team into the hostile trenches, he was struck by fragments from an enemy mortar shell and mortally wounded. By his exceptional courage, outstanding leadership and indomitable fighting spirit in the face of great odds, Private First Class Elwell served to inspire all who observed him and enhanced the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

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Where is PFC John Robert Elwell's memorial?
PFC John Robert Elwell's memorial is located at: Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette County, USA.
When did PFC John Robert Elwell death?
PFC John Robert Elwell death on 3 Feb 1953 in South Korea
Where are the coordinates of the PFC John Robert Elwell's memorial?
Latitude: 38.0553017
Longitude: -81.0935974

Family Members:

Parent

John Orvel Elwell

(1899 - 1983)

Cora Irene McClung Elwell

(1899 - 1987)

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