George Myron
Bio
George Myron was born on April 23, 1930, in Orange, New Jersey. He lived there with his family and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1948. He proudly enlisted in the US Marine Corps Reserves which eventually led to him serving his country in the Korean War. He was never afraid to go to war, and he considered it an honor to fight for his country. He regarded his training at Camp Pendleton as excellent, though hard at times. He entered Korea through Pusan and made his way North to the Punchbowl where he remained, often enduring many days of fierce battles. He earned the Silver Star for his bravery in action and regrettably recalled the massive loss of life he witnessed there. The suffering the civilians endured remains in his thoughts even today, and he hopes to one day return to the country he helped defend.
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Earning the Silver Star
George Myron describes the moment in which he earns the Silver Star. He recalls climbing Hill 1305 to assist fellow soldiers who had been pinned down and were needing a way out. While coming under heavy enemy fire and not seeing from where it was coming, he recalls standing up and letting the enemy fire at him, therefore exposing the enemy's position and allowing his unit to take the enemy out and to rescue those trapped.
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The Difficulty with Sharing the War
George Myron concedes that he experienced difficulty in sharing his experiences with war and that opening up was a slow process. He particularly remembers what he saw the civilian women having to endure as unfortunate, such as them lying down in gutters to deliver their babies. He recalls offering his poncho to one such lady as she gave birth there on the street.
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