KOREAN WAR PROJECT REMEMBRANCE

PFC Mack Alvin Jordan

Medal Of Honor
21st Infantry Regiment
K CO 3 BN
Army
Hostile, Died (KIA)
Date Of Loss: November 15, 1951
Service Number: US53054655
Born: December 8, 1928
Home Or Place Of Enlistment
Collins, Mississippi
Location Or Battle Zone: Kumhwa
Town Or Area: Kumsong
Burial Location
Station Creek Cemetery, Collins, Ms

Comments: Private First Class Jordan was a member of the 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On November 15, 1951 near Kumsong, North Korea, he was leading his squad in a night attack on key terrain, when his unit came under intense enemy fire. When the platoon was ordered to withdraw, he remained to provide protective fire. He attacked and neutralized an enemy machine-gun and forced the enemy to withdraw. Although mortally wounded, he remained in position until his platoon returned.

Son of John William Jordan and Otis Jordan.

Korean War Project Key No: 15246

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STATION CREEK CEMETERY, COLLINS, MS

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