• The Ultimate Sacrifice: Pvt. Christian and Pvt. Johnson

  • Sep 30 2024
  • Length: 6 mins
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The Ultimate Sacrifice: Pvt. Christian and Pvt. Johnson

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  • On June 3rd, 1944, Private Herbert Christian and Private Elden Johnson were on a patrol looking for enemy Germans. At 1am, they were ambushed, and came under suffocating fire from nearly all sides. Seeing no other options, Christian and Johnson stood up amidst the fire and advanced, drawing the enemy’s attention away from their allies and towards themselves. Despite the odds, and Christian even having his leg shot off, they were both able to travel 20 yards and kill multiple enemies before finally being gunned down. In the end, their diversion worked, and 12 of their allies were able to escape to safety. Both Private Herbert Christian and Private Elden Johnson were later awarded the Medal of Honor for the courageous sacrifice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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