Reginald R. Myers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 26-Nov-1919
Place of Birth: Boise, Idaho, United States
Date of Death: 23-Oct-2005
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Reginald R. Myers
- Colonel Reginald Rodney Myers (November 26, 1919 – October 23, 2005) was a United States Marine Corps officer who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Korea as a major — for fearlessly leading 250 United Nations troops to victory over 4,000 of the enemy in November 1950 during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. The battle occurred on November 29, 1950, as the Chinese communists threatened to envelop the United States X Corps forces at the Chosin Reservoir.
- The success of Major Myers' mission proved vital to the defense of Hagaru-ri.
- He was presented the Nation's highest military decoration by President Harry S.
- Truman during ceremonies at the White House on October 29, 1951.
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