Elmy L. Matta

Elmy L. Matta
Born December 26, 1921
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Died August 3, 1950
Korea
Buried at Puerto Rico National Cemetery in Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank
First lieutenant
Commands held Company F, 2d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Battles/wars Korean War
Awards Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart

First lieutenant Elmy Luis Matta born on December 26, 1921 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico commanded Company F, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade, 8th Cavalry Regiment in the U.S. Army. 1st LT Elmy L. Matta was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in the Korean War.

Korean War

1st LT Elmy L. Matta was a member of the 8th Cavalry Regiment (Infantry), 1st Cavalry Division. Lieutenant Matta was killed while personally leading an assault of his company against the enemy in the face of intense small arms and automatic weapons fire.

Distinguished Service Cross citation

ELMY L. MATTA

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmy L. Matta (O-0038339), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer of Company F, 2d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Infantry), 1st Cavalry Division. First Lieutenant Matta distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Kumchon, Korea, on 3 August 1950. On that date, Lieutenant Matta was assigned mission of destroying an enemy road block which had cut the Division supply route and personally led the assault of his company against the enemy in the face of intense small arms and automatic weapons fire. Even after expending all his ammunition, Lieutenant Matta pressed the attack with his bayonet, causing the enemy to bolt and run. During this action Lieutenant Matta was killed. His fearlessness and aggressive leadership inspired his company to eliminate the enemy and successfully complete the mission. Headquarters, Eighth U.S. Army, Korea: General Orders No. 46 (August 31, 1950) Home Town: , Puerto Rico[1]

Postscript: 1st. Lieutenant Elmy L. Matta was buried with full military honors in the Puerto Rico National Cemetery located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico

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References

  1. ↑ Matta's Distinguished Service Cross Citation
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