| Eduardo Corral Gomez | |
| Birth Date: | 28 October 1919 |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles, California, US |
| Death Place: | Cuajimalpa de Morelos Borough, Mexico |
| Allegiance: | United States of America |
| Rank: | Sergeant First Class |
| Unit: | 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles: | World War II Korean War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart (2) |
Eduardo Corral Gomez (28 October 1919 – 29 January 1972)[1] was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Tabu-dong on 3 September 1950.[2]
Gomez was born in Los Angeles, California on October 28, 1919, and enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 9, 1949.[2]
His actions during his time of service in the Korean War resulted in his being posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on March 18, 2014.[2]
Gomez distinguished himself by defending his company as it was ruthlessly attacked by a hostile force, maneuvering across open ground to successfully assault a manned enemy tank.[2] Wounded during his retreat from the tank, Gomez refused medical attention, instead manning his post and firing upon the enemy until his company formed a defensive perimeter.[2]
The award came through the Defense Authorization Act which called for a review of Jewish American and Hispanic American veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War to ensure that no prejudice was shown to those deserving the Medal of Honor.[3]
In addition to receiving the Medal of Honor, Gomez received:[2]