George D. Libby

George Dalton Libby (4 December 1919 – 20 July 1950) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 20, 1950.

Serving with the 24th Infantry Division, Sergeant Libby was attempting to withdraw from Taejon after the Battle of Taejon when the truck he was riding in was disabled by North Korean fire. Libby exposed himself to enemy fire multiple times to help wounded soldiers, before using himself as a human shield to protect the driver of another truck as they broke through the North Korean forces. Shot multiple times, Libby died from blood loss, but was able to protect a truck full of wounded men until they escaped to allied lines. For this action, Libby was awarded the Medal of Honor. Additionally, Libby Field at Fort Huachuca, Arizona is named in his honor. The original dedication plaque was on the military side near the Base Operations building and reads:

                                             Libby Field

             Constructed by the Engineer Aviation Training Center

                            Fort Huachuca, Arizona 1951-1952

                            Dedicated 3 Dec. 1952 in Honor of

                            Sgt. George D. Libby

                     Company C, 3^rd Engineer Combat Battalion

                     Posthumously Awarded the Medal of Honor,

                            For Heroic Service Near

                            Taejon Korea 20 July 1950