Einar Harold Ingman, Jr. was born on October 6, 1929, in Mil-waukee. He grew up on a farm and joined the US Army from Kewas-kum in November 1948, hoping to work with heavy machinery, but instead served as an infantryman.

By February 26, 1951, he was a corporal serving with Company E, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th In-fantry Division in Korea. On that day, he was among two squads of men tasked with assaulting a forti-fi ed ridge-top position. When both squad leaders were wounded, In-gman combined the squads and took command. After making a radio call for artillery and tank support, he led his soldiers against

Ingman’s offi cial Medal of Honor citation reads:

Sgt. Ingman, a member of Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gal-lantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the en-emy. The 2 leading squads of the assault platoon of his company, while attacking a strongly fortifi ed ridge held by the enemy, were pinned down by withering fi re and both squad leaders and sev-eral men were wounded. Cpl. Ingman assumed command, reorganized and combined the 2 squads, then moved from 1 position to another, designat-ing fi elds of fi re and giving advice and encouragement to the men. Locating an en-emy machine gun position that was raking his men with devastating fi re he charged it alone, threw a grenade into the position, and killed the remaining crew with rifl e fi re. Another enemy machine gun

the position, encouraging them and directing their fi re.

He single-handedly attacked a machine gun which was fi ring on his group, tossing a hand grenade into the emplacement and killing the crew with his rifl e. While ap-proaching a second machine gun, he was knocked to the ground and lost part of his left ear when a gre-nade exploded near his head. As he got to his feet, he was shot in the face by a Communist Chinese soldier; the bullet entered his up-per lip and exited behind his ear. He continued his attack on the machine gun, fi ring his rifl e and killing the remaining crew with his bayonet, until falling uncon-scious. His men went on to cap-ture their objective and force the opposing troops into a disorga-nized retreat.

Evacuated to Tokyo, Japan for medical treatment, Ingman re-gained consciousness seven days later. His left eye was destroyed, his left ear was deaf, and he had

opened fi re approximately 15 yards away and infl icted additional casualties to the group and stopped the attack. When Cpl. Ingman charged the second position he was hit by grenade fragments and a hail of fi re which seriously wounded him about the face and neck and knocked him to the ground. With incredible courage and stamina, he arose instantly and, using only his rifl e, killed the entire guncrew before falling unconscious from his wounds. As a result of the singular action by Cpl. Ingman the defense of the en-emy was broken, his squad se-cured its objective, and more than 100 hostile troops aban-doned their weapons and fl ed in disorganized retreat. Cpl. Ingman’s indomitable cour-age, extraordinary heroism, and superb leadership refl ect the highest credit on himself and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the in-fantry and the U.S. Army.

suffered a brain injury which ren-dered him a complete amnesiac, unable to recall his own name. After having emergency brain surgery, his memories slowly returned, although he never re-gained any memory of being shot or of the events which immediate-ly followed, and continued to have memory trouble for the rest of his life. Sent to stateside for further treatment, he spent the next two years undergoing twenty-three surgeries.

In mid-1951, Ingman, recently promoted to Sergeant, was fl own from his hospital to Washing-ton, D.C., where President Harry Truman formally presented him with the Medal of Honor on July 5. Upon arriving home in Toma-hawk, the townspeople gave him a new house and boat during a cel-ebration of his return.

Following his discharge from the Army, Ingman worked 32 years for a paper company, fi rst as a security guard and then as a

Medal of Honor CitationIngman Receives Medal from Truman

mail clerk. One year after receiv-ing the medal, Ingman married; he and his wife the former Mardelle Goodfellow, went on to have sev-en children. The couple attended numerous government and mil-itary-related events through the years, including eleven presiden-

TRIBUTE TO EINAR H. INGMAN, JR.tial inaugurations and several trips to Korea.

Ingman suffered a debilitating stroke in 2003 which affected his speech and mobility. He lived in Irma, just south of Tomahawk and died in a hospital on September 9, 2015 at the age of 85.

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Since its founding in 1919, The American Legion has had just one National Commander from the state of Wisconsin. It’s been over 30 years since Past National Commander Keith Kreul, a native of Fennimore, Wisconsin, and member of Post 184, lead our organization and it is time for Wisconsin to pre-pare for Denise H. Rohan of Verona Post 385 to become the next National Commander from this great state.

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ily values and hopes that you will join her in supporting our “Family First” campaign. De-nise believes that family comes fi rst, integrity matters, justice should prevail, service not self, honesty is a given and humility is a gift. She lives these values every day as a member of The American Legion Family.

In May 2015, the National Commanders Advisory Team selected Denise to be candi-date for the offi ce of National Commander of The American Legion during the 2017-2018 membership year. Members of the Department of Wisconsin American Legion family have a unique opportunity to show the millions of American Legion Family members worldwide the quality of leadership that comes

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Ted DeMicchi is once again serving as State Chairman of the Golf Outing Fundraiser for Denise H. Rohan, Candidate for National Commander of The American Legion.

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Military offi cials from across the nation and state gathered in Tomahawk Wednesday, Sep-tember. 16, 2015 to help fam-ily and friends lay to rest a true American hero and the pride of his hometown, Medal of Honor recipient Einar Ingman Jr.

Sgt. Ingman was Wisconsin’s last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War. He passed away surrounded by family at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital Sept. 9, just one month prior to his 86th birthday.

At his funeral service held at Grace Lutheran Church, a num-ber of high-ranking military offi -cials spoke of the great sacrifi ce, leadership and true heroism Ing-man displayed on the battlefi eld to take a heavily fortifi ed ridge while serving as a corporal with Company E, 17th Infantry Regi-ment, 7th Infantry Division that earned him the prestigious Medal of Honor. Also in attendance was Medal of Honor recipient Ken-neth Stumpf, one of just four sur-viving Medal of Honor recipients from Wisconsin to have earned the nation’s highest military hon-or during the Vietnam War.

“It is an absolute honor for us to be here and recognize one of our heroes who fought so brave-ly in Korea,” said Major General Thomas James, current Com-

mander of 7th Infantry Division based out of Washington State. “I mean, if you read his (Medal of Honor) citation, it sends chills up your spine. He was an incred-ible American, selfl ess serving man. Our motto is ‘Trust in Me’ and he lived that. We are the bay-onet division and that is the way he was fi ghting with the bayonet. We are honored to be here to rec-ognize a true warrior and Ameri-can Hero.”

Sgt. Ingman earned the pres-tigious Medal of Honor for his valiant actions on the battle-fi eld Feb. 26, 1951, near Maltari Korea. Taking command after the leaders of two squads were injured while trying to take a strongly fortifi ed ridge, Sgt. In-gman assumed command, reor-ganized and combined the two squads, then moved from one position to another, designating fi elds of fi re and giving advice and encouragement to the men.

His Medal of Honor citation describes what happened next as “conspicuous gallantry and in-trepidity above and beyond the call of duty.”

“Locating an enemy machine-gun position that was raking his men with devastating fi re he charged it alone, threw a grenade into the position and killed the re-maining crew with rifl e fi re. An-

other enemy machinegun opened fi re approximately 15 yards away and infl icted additional casual-ties into the group and stopped the attack. When Corporal Ing-man charged the second position he was hit by grenade fragments and a hail of fi re that seriously wounded him about the face and neck and knocked him to the ground. With incredible courage and stamina, he arose instantly and, using only his rifl e, killed the entire gun crew before falling unconscious from his wounds. As a result of the singular action by Corporal Ingman the defense of the enemy was broken, his squad secured its objective, and more than 100 hostile troops aban-doned their weapons and fl ed in disorganized retreat.”

Major Paul Rickert with the Wisconsin National Guard said it was a true honor taking part in a service recognizing one of our state’s true heroes.

“Today means a lot for those of us who served because we recog-nize the sacrifi ce Einar made and this gives us a chance to honor that sacrifi ce and his accomplish-ments,” Major Rickert said. “He would have been the fi rst to tell you he did not wear the Medal of Honor for himself, he wore it for all the others who gave their lives for their country.”

Medal of Honor recipient Einar Ingman Jr. honored and laid to restBy Jed Buelow, Tomahawk Leader City Editor, reprinted with permission, initially printed in the Tomahawk Leader on September 22, 2015

Pastor Mark Ziemer read a touching eulogy that spoke to the life of Einar Ingman beyond be-ing a Medal of Honor recipient.

“Einar was just one of us in Tomahawk. He never saw him-self as a hero. He saw it as just doing his job for the love of his men and country,” Ziemer said. “Einar was wounded before in the kneecap and could have walked away from the war.”

Zeimer drew a laugh from those gathered when he said Einar would only have had to learn to walk with a limp after receiving the fi rst of two Purple Hearts, but instead, he insisted he needed to get back to his buddies.

“He was the next one up. He took charge and did his job,” Ziemer said.

The Tomahawk community came out to pay fi nal respects to Sgt. Ingman in gathering along the procession route that passed by the schools and down Einer H. Ingman Parkway. Fittingly, his casket was carried aboard a refurbished military jeep from the era that led the long line of vehicles that followed on the way to the cemetery.

Drill sergeants from Fort Leon-ard Wood in Missouri served as pallbearers for the funeral, while the Patriot Guard Riders stood silent at the church doors and

placed fl ags outside the church, along Einar H. Ingman Parkway and at the cemetery. Also in at-tendance among the many high ranking offi cials were represen-tatives from the Milwaukee Mil-itary Processing Station, which was Sgt. Ingman’s MEPS loca-tion.

At Oak Hill Cemetery, Sgt. Einar Ingman Jr. was laid to rest with the highest military honors. Four Blackhawk helicopters fl ew over in formation at the exact moment the American fl ag was between its third and fi fth fold. With meticulous detail the fl ag was folded 13 times and present-ed to the Ingman family as part of the very moving tribute.

At his side once again was the woman he married one year to the day after receiving the Medal of Honor. Together they raised seven children. Just over the hill from Einar and Mardelle’s fi nal resting place is the log cabin overlooking tranquil Silver Lake the Ingman family called home for many years.

A true American hero and the pride of his hometown was laid to rest September 16, 2015 fol-lowing a ceremony fi tting of his sacrifi ce. Gone but never to be forgotten, Korean War Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Einar Ing-man Jr. from Tomahawk.

A TEACHING MOMENT

Here is further information about the medals Einar Ingman received:Medal of Honor:

The Medal of Honor is the United States of America’s highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. The medal is awarded by the President of the United States in the name of the U.S. Congress to U.S. military personnel only.Purple Heart:

The Purple Heart is awarded in

the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded.Good Conduct Medal:

The Army Good Conduct Medal was authorized by Executive Order 8809, on June 28, 1941, and is

awarded to enlisted members who have honorably completed three continuous years of active military service subsequent to Aug. 26, 1940, and who are recommended by their commanding offi cers for exemplary behavior, effi ciency, and fi delity. Persons awarded this medal must have had character and effi ciency ratings of excellent or higher throughout the qualifying period, including time spent in attendance at service schools, and there must have been no convictions by court martial.National Defense Service Medal:

It is awarded for honorable active military service as a member of the armed forces of the United States including the Coast Guard, between June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954, (Korean War), between Jan. 1, 1961 and Aug. 14, 1974, (Vietnam War), between Aug. 2,

Einar H. Ingman Jr. was an American war hero. Sergeant Ingman saved many, many American soldiers lives through his incredible bravery. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military honor that could be awarded. He also received two purple hearts, a Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and three Bronze Stars. He is the picture of a true American hero.

Tomorrow, a motorcade will progress past our school allowing us to recognize him for his many achievements. The motorcade will include police and military vehicles. We are also expecting Black Hawk Helicopters to be present in celebration of Sergeant Ingman’s life. As the motorcade passes the school, we will all gather, place our hands over our hearts or salute out of respect to this great war hero.

By Principal Penny AntellTomahawk Elementary School

The funeral procession for Sgt. Einar Ingman made a point of traveling past local schools, giving Tomahawk’s youngest citizens their own chance to pay their respects, and educators an opportunity to use it as a teaching moment. Tomahawk Elementary School Principal Penny Antell provided her staff with the following information on the day prior to the funeral. Following the motorcade she noted, “The students were silent during the procession. Amazing somber experience.”

1990 to Nov. 30, 1995 (operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm), and currently from Sept. 11, 2001 to a date to be determined (terrorism attacks on the United States). Service members who earned the medal during the fi rst qualifying period, and who again became entitled to the medal, wear a bronze star on the ribbon to denote the second award of the medal. United National Service Medal:

The medal was earned for serving one day under United Nations’ command in Korea or adjacent areas, including Japan and Okinawa. The medal could also be awarded for an aggregate of thirty days, which need not have been consecutive, spent on offi cial visits of inspection to the qualifying area. The qualifying period was 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 (one

year longer than for the Canadian Korean War Medal).Korean Service Medal:

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces must have participated in combat or served with a combat or service unit in the Korean Theater for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days during the designated period. Bronze Star:

The Bronze Star Medal is a 1-½ inch in circumscribing width star made of Bronze. Overlaid in the middle of the star is a 3/16-inch wide bronze star. All rays of both stars come together at their centerline. “HEROIC OR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT” is engraved on the reverse side. There is a space available for the recipient’s name to be engraved. A rounded corner, rectangular metal loop holds the star on the ribbon.

NOTICE GIVEN TO STUDENTS