America's North Shore Journal

Medal of Honor Due to my illness last Friday, the weekly post honoring the bravery of America’s military did not occur. So, here’s two, for this week. You know, I read these and am dumbfounded by the courage displayed. *HANDRICH, MELVIN O. Rank and organization: Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 5th Infantry Regiment. Place and date: Near Sobuk San Mountain, Korea, 25 and 26 August 1950. Entered service at: Manawa, Wis. Born: 26 January 1919, Manawa, Wis. G.O. No.: 60, 2 August 1951. Citation: M/Sgt. Handrich, Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. His company was engaged in repulsing an estimated 150 enemy who were threatening to overrun its position. Near midnight on 25 August, a hostile group … Read entire article »