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William E. Shuck Jr. was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, and the Legion of Merit. Shuck was born in Cumberland, Maryland, on August 16, 1926. He attended the University of Maryland, College Park, and graduated in 1948 with a degree in engineering. He then joined the United States Marine Corps and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Shuck served in the Korean War, where he was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He was also awarded the Silver Star for his actions in the Battle of Inchon. Shuck later served in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Legion of Merit. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1972 with the rank of colonel. Shuck died on April 15, 2020, at the age of 93.

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Age 26 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 16 August 1926
Birthday 16 August
Birthplace Cumberland, Maryland, U.S.
Date of death (1952-07-03)
Died Place near Panmunjom, Korea
Nationality United States

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1953

The Medal of Honor was presented to SSgt Shuck's widow, Victoria Shuck by Vice President Richard M. Nixon at a presentation ceremony held at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. on September 9, 1953. His citation reads:

1947

He was a member of the Naval Reserve from 1944 to 1946. On November 14, 1947, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. During the Korean War, Shuck was a machine gun squad leader in the 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On July 3, 1952, during an assault against an enemy position, Shuck was killed by sniper fire while helping to evacuate casualties. For his heroic actions on that day, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

1926

William Edward Shuck Jr. (August 16, 1926 – July 3, 1952) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War on July 3, 1952.

Shuck was born in Cumberland, Maryland on August 16, 1926, and grew up in Ridgeley, West Virginia. He was a 1944 graduate of Ridgeley High School.