KOREAN WAR PROJECT REMEMBRANCE

SFC Ray Eugene Duke

Medal Of Honor
Bronze Star
21st Infantry Regiment
C CO 1 BN
Army
Hostile, Died While Captured (POW)
Date Of Loss: April 26, 1951
Service Number: RA34505554
Born: May 9, 1923
Home Or Place Of Enlistment
Whitwell, Tennessee
Town Or Area: Mugok
Burial Location
Chattanooga National Cemetery

Comments: A veteran of World War II, Master Sergeant Duke was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was seriously injured in Korea on March 7, 1951 and returned to duty on March 23, 1951. On April 26, 1951, when he learned that several of his men were isolated, he led a daring assault to recover the men. Although wounded by mortar fire, he directed his platoon's fire upon the advancing enemy. When forced to withdraw, he directed his men to leave him and go for safety. He was taken Prisoner of War and died while a prisoner on November 11, 1951. Reported DOD last known home of record - Tracy City, Tennessee.

Final Disposition Date: November 11, 1951
Korean War Project Key No: 8082

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