Another Michigan hero lost

It is with great sadness that we share the news that CPL Duane Dewey, USMC, Medal of Honor recipient passed away today at age 89.  His uniform is on display in our Medal of Honor Gallery.  Honor.  Respect.  Remember.

CPL Duane Dewey

U.S. Marine Corps

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Duane Dewey was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 16, 1931. He enlisted in the Marines on March 7, 1951. On April 16, 1952, an overwhelming Chinese force attacked Duane’s unit. Duane was being treated for wounds when a grenade landed near his position. He quickly yanked the Corpsman to the ground and jumped on the grenade yelling to the other Marines in the immediate area. Duane’s body took the blast from the grenade. Suffering critical injuries, he was eventually evacuated to the battalion aid station and on to Japan for treatment. On March 12, 1953, Duane Dewey received the Medal of Honor for his actions in saving his fellow Marines.