Corbin, KY, United States
First Lt. Carl H. Dodd (1925-1996). This Medal of Honor recipient was born in Harlan Co. Dodd served with Co. E, 5th Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army. He was awarded the medal for heroic action in the Korean War for capture of Hill 256, a key terrain, with utter disregard for his safety, January 19
51, near Subuk, Korea. (Reverse) Medal of Honor Winner - President Harry S. Truman presented Carl H. Dodd with this award in May 1951. He achieved the rank of major before retiring from the U.S. Army
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