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Timothy Tai Sun Eum 1919 - 1951

Timothy Tai Sun Eum of Hawaii United States was born on November 2, 1919 in Wahiawā, Honolulu County to Si Moon Eum and Soon Yon Eum. Timothy Eum died at age 31 years old on February 19, 1951 in Sillim-ni South Korea, and was buried at national memorial cemeterypacific puowaina drive, in honolulu.

Timothy Tai Sun Eum

Hawaii United States

November 2, 1919

Wahiawā, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

February 19, 1951

Sillim-ni, South Korea

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Introduction

Silver Star Citation for Timothy Eum, from the 8th US Army's General Order Number 340: GENERAL ORDERS 24 May 1951 NUMBER 340 Section Silver Star (Posthumous)—Award I I. AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS) By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918, WD Bul 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded posthumously to the following-named officer: First Lieutenant TIMOTHY T. S. EUM, 0951841, Artillery, United States Army. Lieutenant EUM, while a member of Battery A, 674th Airborne Field Artillery Battalion, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Samdung, Korea. On 1 December 1950, Lieutenant EUM was given the mission of establishing an observation post with one squad of the Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon of the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team for the purpose of adjusting artillery fire on enemy occupied positions. When the patrol had progressed approximately 2,000 yards, enemy-sniper fire was received from all sides and an estimates 20 enemy troops armed with automatic weapons launched an attack against the squad. Lieutenant EUM immediately adjusted artillery fire on the enemy and the patrol withdrew under cover of the artillery without a casualty. In addition to casualties inflicted by the artillery, the patrol killed an estimated five enemy with small-arms fire. As the patrol withdrew, it encountered fire from a group of enemy entrenched on a near-by hill. Leading an assault on the hill, Lieutenant EUM shot and wounded one enemy soldier, taking him prisoner. The prisoner later gave valuable information regarding the location and concentration of enemy troops in the area. The fearless leadership and outstanding courage of Lieutenant EUM enabled him to accomplish his mission of adjusting artillery fire on the enemy and to lead his ambushed- squad back to friendly lines without the loss of a single man. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant EUM reflected great credit on himself and the military service. Entered the federal service from the Territory of Hawaii.
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1919

Birthday

November 2, 1919

Birthdate

Wahiawā, Honolulu County, Hawaii United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Korean
Nationality & Locations

American
Early Life & Education

HS Graduate, Leilehua HS, HI 4 Years Of College, University of Hawaii, Manoa
Military Service

Military serial#: 20011201 Enlisted: October 15, 1940 in HI National Guard Rank: Corporal Infantry; 1LT Field Artillery, Airborne Qualified Awarded Silver Star for conspicuous bravery in action on 1 December 1950 while assigned to 187th RCT (ABN) in Korea.
Professional Career

US Army Officer, Field Artillery, Airborne Qualified
Personal Life & Family

ROTC in College, ROTC Rifle Team
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1951

Death

February 19, 1951

Death date

Killed In Action

Cause of death

Sillim-ni South Korea
Death location

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Gravesite & Burial

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Funeral date
national memorial cemeterypacific puowaina drive, in honolulu, Hawaii 96813, us
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