On September 29, 1950 at Hill 132 Seoul Korea, Pfc. Christianson was manning one of the several listening posts when the enemy massed a large attack. Pfc. Christianson quickly sent another marine to alert the rest of the platoon as his position was in danger of being overrun.
Without orders, he remained in his position and, with full knowledge that he would have slight chance of escape, fired relentlessly at oncoming hostile troops attacking furiously with rifles, automatic weapons, and incendiary grenades. Before his position was overrun and he was killed in a hail of fire Pfc. Christainson killed at least seven enemy combatants and wounded many more.
Pfc. Christianson, by his superb courage, valiant fighting spirit, and devotion to duty, was responsible for allowing the rest of the platoon time to man positions, build up a stronger defense on that flank, and repel the attack with 41 of the enemy killed, many more wounded, and three taken prisoner.
His self-sacrificing actions in the face of overwhelming odds sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. Pfc. Christianson gallantly gave his life for his country.
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