Merton A. Richal
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Merton A. Richal
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| Born | Dallas, Wisconsin |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |
 United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Banana Wars |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
Merton A. Richal (July 1, 1894 – August 17, 1970) was a major in the United States Marine Corps. He held the rank of lieutenant during the occupation of Nicaragua.[1] He is best known for receiving the Navy Cross for bravery in the Second Battle of Las Cruces on January 1, 1928,[2] continuing to lead his men despite having one eye shot out.[3][4]
- The Navy Cross is presented to Merton A,. Richal [sic], First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism, coolness, and excellent judgment in the performance of duty in command of a Marine patrol in an engagement at Las Cruces, Nicaragua, on 1 January 1928. When attacked on this occasion by a vastly superior force, Lieutenant Richal rushed to the advance guard position through a devastating fire, and although shot through the eye in the early stages of the fighting made a heroic effort to direct the fire and action of his command until forcefully taken to the rear where he collapsed.[5]
References
- ↑ Fredriksen, John C. 2011. The United States Marine Corps: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, p. 95.
- ↑ http://www.centerhouse.org/nc-banana.html#item3
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