New Heroic Comics #81

Captain Joseph Muser, a tank platoon commander, leads his men through a brutal assault against intense enemy fire and impassable terrain, relying on tactical skill and nerves of steel as ammunition dwindles. When a vicious counterattack comes, Muser's devastating machine gun fire becomes the thin line holding back the enemy advance—inspiring his troops and turning the tide of battle. This true account of a Danville, Illinois Marine's Silver Star citation showcases the kind of leadership and courage that defined the service of men who fought in the Pacific theater.

In December 1950, Lt. Leslie Williams of the U.S. Marines led his platoon through fierce combat in North Korea, rallying his men even as hostile fire devastated their ranks. This is the true account of a Marine officer whose courage under impossible odds earned him the Navy Cross—and cost him his life in service to his country.

During the Korean War, Pfc. John A. Stinson and his platoon from Company F move to secure a hilltop position at Yudong-ni, unaware that enemy forces are lying in wait with deadly intentions. When Stinson spots a sniper drawing a bead on his lieutenant, he acts fast—and his quick thinking becomes the difference between life and death on the battlefield. This true account captures a moment of heroic vigilance in the chaos of combat.

During the Korean War, Navy Hospitalman 3/c Charles Robert Hill repeatedly put himself in harm's way on Hill 812, from rescuing a wounded Marine buried under a collapsed bunker—surrounded by live grenades—to volunteering for dangerous missions across the shelled battlefield. With each new crisis, Hill answered the call without hesitation, whether tending to casualties under fire or staying awake through the night to help direct Marine artillery against enemy positions. His extraordinary acts of bravery and selflessness earned him the Bronze Star with "V" for valor.

When a U.S. tank near Pukchon, Korea comes under relentless attack from Red assault troops, Sgt. Lionel R. Favreau refuses to abandon his post—even as an anti-tank round sets the steel machine ablaze around him. This true-life account follows the stubborn sergeant's final moments at the gun turret, firing away at overwhelming odds until command itself orders him to evacuate.

PFC. Henry Svehla of Newark, N.J. leads his platoon through treacherous terrain toward a strongly defended enemy position, moving with courage despite mounting casualties—until a moment comes when he must make the ultimate choice. This true story of heroic sacrifice captures one soldier's decision to put his comrades' lives before his own when danger strikes closest.

Lieutenant George Harvey's long-awaited day of departure from Korea arrives—his papers have come through, and one final objective stands between him and home to his wife and kids. Leading his men up a heavily fortified hill with courage and tactical skill, Harvey presses the attack with grenades and gunfire, determined to complete his mission. This is a true account of a soldier's final hours of service, rendered with the weight and dignity they deserve.

During the Korean War assault on Hill 528 near Tan-wan-ni, Cpl. Fred McGee demonstrates exceptional courage under fire, repeatedly moving his gun position to support the advance while taking command when his squad leader falls wounded. When ordered to withdraw, McGee voluntarily stays behind to help evacuate casualties despite being wounded himself and facing relentless enemy fire. His bravery and selflessness earn him the Silver Star and cement his place among the soldiers who turned a numbered map coordinate into an unforgettable act of sacrifice.

When an F-86 crash-lands in flames at Kimpo Air Force Base in Korea, Airman First Class Allan E. Rice of the Crash Crew races into the inferno to extract the injured pilot from the burning cockpit. Working methodically through exploding dangers and unexpected obstacles, Rice must keep his nerve and focus to bring the pilot to safety. This true-life account captures one airman's calm heroism under the most harrowing circumstances.

Sgt. Eugene J. Lutz leads his Marine squad through brutal combat on a contested Korean hill, but when a mortar blast wounds him, he refuses evacuation—his men need every soldier in the fight. When his best friend Tom is struck down by enemy fire, Lutz ignores his own injuries and the withering crossfire to shield his wounded comrade and drag him to safety. This true account of courage under fire shows what heroism really costs, and what it means to put a friend's life before your own.

When a car stalls on the railroad tracks at Valley Boulevard in El Monte, California, a mother and her two sons face a desperate race against an oncoming train. Thirteen-year-old Charles springs into action, pulling his sleeping younger brother from the back seat while the motor floods and time runs out. This true-life account captures a moment of quick thinking and courage that meant the difference between tragedy and survival.

When three girls venture into the brush along Buffalo Bayou near Houston, Texas, one tumbles into the muddy water—and it takes the courage of an 8-year-old named Charles (Poodles) Kirkpatrick to answer the call. Facing the real danger of the slippery banks himself, he plunges in to grab the drowning girl and holds on until his friends can fashion a rescue line. This 1953 account captures a young boy who put a stranger's life ahead of his own fears.

Three schoolboys find themselves trapped in the Los Angeles Riverbed when the sluice gates of Hansen Dam are suddenly opened, sending a wall of water rushing toward them. Diesel Engineer Hubert Lee Cain hears their desperate cries and springs into action, diving into the raging river to pull them to safety before a fire department rescue squad arrives to help. This true account shows how one man's quick thinking and courage turned a potential tragedy into a rescue.