#baldomero lopez

[sgtgrunt0331-3]

On September 15, 1950, 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, is photographed leading his men of 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, over the seawall on the northern side of Red Beach, as the second assault wave lands at Incheon, Korea.

Lt. Lopez would be killed in action within a few minutes after this photo was taken. He threw himself on top of a hand grenade to shield his men from the blast. He would posthumously receive the Medal of Honor for his selfless act of heroism.

[sgtgrunt0331-3]

On September 15, 1950, 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, is photographed leading his men of 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, over the seawall on the northern side of Red Beach, as the second assault wave lands at Incheon, Korea.

Lt. Lopez would be killed in action within a few minutes after this photo was taken. He threw himself on top of a hand grenade to shield his men from the blast. He would posthumously receive the Medal of Honor for his selfless act of heroism.

[farstriker]

First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez, USMC, leads his 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) over the seawall at Inchon, Korea.

This photo was taken minutes before his death. He smothered a grenade with his body to save his men. He was posthumously given the Medal of Honor.

[legrandcirque]

First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez, USMC, leads the 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines over the seawall on the northern side of Red Beach in the Incheon invasion during the Korean War, September 15, 1950.

Source: Naval Historical Center