Do you know what Herbert K. Pilila'au did and who he is?

2015-10-26T08:56:41-04:00

This is a story of a hero. The type of hero Hollywood makes up, but he is not made up, his story is a true story of selfless service to his comrades.
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2015/02/herbert-k-pililaau-hawaiis-first-medal-honor-recipient/

Herbert K. Pililaau vs. the North Korean Army

Hollywood often makes up stories about nigh-unkillable, enemy-stomping individuals who laugh in the face of certain death, only to deliver that death to countless bad guys instead. In real life, if you put a single individual up against a large contingent of well armed soldiers, the soldiers tend to effortlessly dispatch said individual, no matter how much courage and determination [...]

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Oct 26 at 2015 9:49 AM

2015-10-26T09:49:53-04:00

"When asked why he was so willing to volunteer for such a job, Pililaau very matter-of-factly explained: “Someone had to do it...“"
CPT Private RallyPoint Member Throughout my career, hearing this response from a Jr, then having that Jr give 110% doing it has always impressed me...
Amazing post, and thanks for sharing it!

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 26 at 2015 10:20 AM

2015-10-26T10:20:34-04:00

Great story! Thanks for posting it.

His life story rather reminds me of Sgt. York in several ways.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 26 at 2015 4:33 PM

2015-10-26T16:33:20-04:00

I was not familiar with Herbert K. Pilila'au and his background as a soldier in the Korean War until you posted this account CPT Private RallyPoint Member. Thank you for sharing his heroism and what he did to protect the lives of his fellow soldiers .