T/SGT John Meagher (E/2-305 IN, 77th ID) 19JUN1945

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19JUN1945: Working to clear out some of the final Japanese positions on Okinawa, Technical Sergeant John Meagher found himself in pitched battle with an entrenched enemy. Working with a group of tanks, T/SGT Meagher noticed a Japanese soldier with an explosive charge attempting to throw himself under the tread. Leaping from the tank, T/SGT Meagher bayoneted the soldier at the last minute, saving the tank and it's crew. His rifle now broken, T/SGT Meagher picked up a machine gun and assaulted directly into the dug in Japanese positions. Firing from the hip with bullets tearing through his clothing, Meagher charged the nearest pillbox killing all six inside. Continuing on to the next position, he found himself out of ammunition just as he reached the bunker. Without hesitation, Meagher began swinging the machine gun violently killing the entire Japanese crew himself. For his fearless assault and incredible courage, T/SGT John Meagher would be awarded the Medal of Honor.

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