Cpl. Jerry K. Crump Bronze Portrait Statue

On July 4th 2017 the residents of Cornelius, NC unveiled a bronze portrait statue of CPL. Jerry Crump, celebrating his life and heroism.

During the night of September 7, a numerically superior hostile force launched an assault against his platoon on Hill 284.  CPL. Crump repeatedly put himself in harm’s way to deliver effective fire into the ranks of the enemy. Observing two enemy soldiers trying to capture a friendly machine gun crew, he charged and killed both with his bayonet. Crump returned to his position, now occupied by four of his wounded comrades, and continued to direct accurate fire into the enemy.  When a hostile soldier hurled grenade into his position, CPL. Crump immediately flung himself over the missile, absorbing the blast with his body and saving his comrades.  His aggressive actions had so inspired his comrades that a spirited counterattack drove the enemy from the perimeter. CPL. Crump survived the assault; his heroic devotion to duty, indomitable fighting spirit, and willingness to sacrifice himself to save his comrades reflect the highest credit upon himself, the Infantry and the US ARMY.

Corporal JERRY K. CRUMP, a Cornelius resident and member of Company L, 7TH Infantry Regiment, 3RD Infantry Division, received The Congressional Medal Of Honor for Conspicuous Gallantry and Outstanding Courage above and beyond the call of duty in actions against the enemy in Korea on September 6 and 7, 1951. He was also awarded a Purple Heart.

JERRY K. CRUMP, CPL. US ARMY
FEBRUARY 18, 1933 – JANUARY 10, 1977