Jack Bolen
Home Town: Summit, Ohio
Headquarters, Eighth U.S. Army, Korea: General Orders No. 50 (September 3, 1950) | General Orders No. 50 (September 3, 1950)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Jack Bolen (RA15415874), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with as a Medical Aidman attached to the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Private Bolen distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces at Chonji, Korea, on 9 July 1950. On this date, an enemy division, supported by heavy armor and artillery, attacked his position. During the attack, Private Bolen, with complete disregard for his own life, circulated through the company’s position rendering first aid wherever needed. While exposing himself in this selfless manner, he was seriously wounded. Despite the wound, he continued to aid his comrades until he collapsed from loss of blood.
Headquarters, Eighth U.S. Army, Korea: General Orders No. 50 (September 3, 1950)
