Edward R. Schowalter Jr.
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Edward Rightor Schowalter Jr. was a United States Army officer in the Korean War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He was awarded the medal for commanding his co
Schowalter stands with two other Medal of Honor recipients shortly after receiving their medals from President Dwight D. Eisenhower. From left: Schowalter, Ernest E. West, Eisenhower, and William R. Charette
Battle of Triangle Hill
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The Battle of Triangle Hill, also known as Operation Showdown or the Shangganling Campaign, was a protracted military engagement during the Korean War. The main combatants were two United Nations infa
Edward R. Schowalter Jr.
…is today the border between North and South Korea, Schowalter's company was selected to spearhead an attack on a fortified Chinese position known as Jane Russell Hill. As he led Company A toward the hill, they came under intense small-arms, grenade, and mortar fire. Schowalter received two grazing wounds to his hand…
Chinese infantrymen throwing rocks at attackers after ammo depletion.
Medical corpsmen assist wounded infantrymen of the 31st Infantry Regiment, following the fight for Hill 598.
A squad of Chinese infantrymen in defensive position on Triangle Hill. The machine-gunner is armed with a Degtyaryov.
Private First Class Ralph E. Pomeroy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle.