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Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division
General Orders No. 312 - October 5, 1952
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Corporal Frank B. Thompson, Jr. (ASN: RA-23790838), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On the morning of 26 April 1952, near Chongjachon, Korea, Corporal Thompson, upon entering a bunker in which two of his comrades were sleeping, noticed the fire had escaped the stove and was rapidly spreading. After awakening the sleeping men, he then dashed from the burning bunker but found that only one had followed him and managed to escape. Realizing that the other man was trapped inside, Corporal Thompson, with utter disregard for his personal safety re-entered the blazing inferno. Upon locating the man, and finding that he had been unable to unfasten his sleeping bag and free himself, Corporal Thompson pulled the sleeping bag and the man out of the fiery bunker to safety. Corporal Thompson's outstanding heroism and selfless actions in going to the aid of a fellow soldier reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
Department of the Army
General Orders No. 30 - March 26, 1953
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Corporal Joseph W. Titcomb, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery C, 704th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion, as a member of Battery C, 704th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion, near Fort Dawes, Massachusetts, on 23 August 1952. Corporal Titcomb was attracted to cries for help coming from three men whose small fishing boat had capsized, throwing them into the rough and icy waters off Deer Island Point. He immediately rushed to the shore. Without hesitation, he dived into the icy and polluted waters of Outer Boston Harbor and, without regard for his personal safety, swam over 200 yards to assist in the rescue of the distressed men. Despite the hazards of high winds, strong tide, and dangerous cross-currents, he proceeded to effect the successful rescue, which doubtlessly was instrumental in saving the life of at least one man who was suffering from severe exposure, shock and immersion. Corporal Titcomb ‘s prompt and courageous action reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division
General Orders No. 460 - 30 November 1952
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Corporal Arthur T. Turnigan (ASN: RA-10303672), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 2 October 1952 in the vicinity of Nama-Gol, North Korea. On the night of that date, Corporal Turingan was returning to the Main Line of Resistance from "Outpost Snoeck" with other members of a regimental Anti-Tank and Mine Platoon after they had successfully completed their mission of clearing a mine-field on the east side of the outpost. As the group proceeded along a path, one member tripped the wire of a bobby-trapped grenade. Upon hearing the fuse of the grenade activate, Corporal Turingan, with complete disregard for personal safety, unhesitatingly threw himself in the direction of the sound, absorbing the full effect of the subsequent explosion with his body, receiving mortal wounds. His instantaneous decision, despite his knowledge of the probably consequences of this courageous act, saved his comrades from serious injury or certain death. Corporal Turingan's heroic actions and consummate devotion to his comrades reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.