"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above
and beyond the call of duty at Noemfoor Island, Dutch New Guinea, 23
July 1944. While moving to the relief of a platoon isolated by the
enemy, his company encountered a strong enemy position supported by
machine gun, rifle, and mortar
fire. Sgt. Eubanks was ordered to make an attack with 1 squad to
neutralize the enemy by fire in order to assist the advance of his
company. He maneuvered his squad to within 30 yards of the enemy where
heavy fire checked his advance. Directing his men to maintain their
fire, he and 2 scouts worked their way forward up a shallow depression
to within 25 yards of the enemy. Directing the scouts to remain in
place, Sgt. Eubanks armed himself with an automatic rifle
and worked himself forward over terrain swept by intense fire to within
15 yards of the enemy position when he opened fire with telling effect.
The enemy, having located his position, concentrated their fire with
the result that he was wounded and a bullet rendered his rifle useless.
In spite of his painful wounds he immediately charged the enemy and
using his weapon as a club killed 4 of the enemy before he was himself
again hit and killed. Sgt. Eubanks' heroic action, courage, and example
in leadership so inspired his men that their advance was successful.
They killed 45 of the enemy and drove the remainder from the position,
thus effecting the relief of our beleaguered troops."
From Sgt. Eubanks' Medal of Honor citation, awarded on March 29, 1945.
Thank you for your service and may you be at peace,
Brian
Airborne!
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