ARMSTRONG
(Plot marker)
INES SALICRUP
APRIL 7, 1921 - MARCH 20, 1967
GEORGE E.
WW II, KOREA, VIETNAM
NOV. 7, 1920 - MAY 31, 1992
PURPLE HEART
From page 128 of Puerto Rico's Fighting 65th, W.W. Harris:
   "It soon became evident, however, that this group of enemy was only the forward element of a larger force which attacked the company a few hours later.  This time they tried something new: something like a power play in football, where the offense masses several guards and halfbacks ahead of the ball carrier and then hits one small segment of the defensive line.  When they hit, one area of our position was penetrated and about 50 of the enemy charged into the company CP, seriously wounding the company commander, Capt. George E. Armstrong.
   He refused to be evacuated, however.  Gathering elements of his headquarters group, he moved them to a new location on higher ground.  There he reorganized his CP, helped to evacuate the wounded, and then continued to direct the firefight even though he was bleeding profusely.  Nothing but an outstanding sense of duty, extreme courage, and a firm determination could have permitted a man to carry on as Captain Armstrong did that day.  His troops held their positions until help arrived."
   George Edward "Bud" Armstrong's wound left a horrendous scar on his hip but no lasting disability.  In addition to the Purple Heart he received the Silver Star for his actions.  A modest and self-effacing man, he referred to the Purple Heart as his "didn't duck fast enough" medal and took no credit for the Silver Star, claiming he only did what had to be done.

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