1ST BATTALION 22nd INFANTRY
MEDAL OF HONOR
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual conflict with an opposing armed force.
Name: Marcario Garcia, Staff Sergeant, US Army B Company 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
Place and date: Near Grosshau, Germany---27 November 1944
Entered service at: Sugarland, Texas
Born: 20 January 1920, Villa de Castano, Mexico
G.O. # 74 1 September 1945
Citation: Staff Sergeant Macario Garcia, Company B, 22nd Infantry, in action involving actual conflict with the enemy in the vicinity of Grosshau, Germany, 27 November 1944. While an acting squad leader, he single-handedly assaulted two enemy machine gun emplacements. Attacking prepared positions on a wooded hill, which could be approached only through meager cover. His company was pinned down by intense machine-gun fire and subjected to a concentrated artillery and mortar barrage. Although painfully wounded, he refused to be evacuated and on his own initiative crawled forward alone until he reached a position near an enemy emplacement. Hurling grenades, he boldly assaulted the position, destroyed the gun, and with his rifle killed three of the enemy who attempted to escape. When he rejoined his company, a second machine-gun opened fire and again the intrepid soldier went forward, utterly disregarding his own saftey. He stormed the position and destroyed the gun, killed three more Germans, and captured four prisoners. He fought on with his unit until the objective was taken and only then did he permit himself to be removed for medical care. S/Sgt. (then Pvt.) Garcia's conspicuous heroism, his inspiring, courageous conduct, and his complete disregard for his personal saftey wiped out two enemy emplacements and enabled his company to advance and secure its objective.
President Truman bestowing the Medal of Honor upon S/Sgt Garcia
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The grave of Marcario Garcia Veterans Cemetery, Houston, Texas
Photo by Bob Babcock B Company 1/22 Infantry 1965-1967 |
SGT Marcario Garcia
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The Marcario Garcia Elementary
School Click on the Garcia Gators banner above
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A First Day Cover honoring Marcario Garcia, 1966
Top illustration from the CMOHS Website
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