Bolt Action Francis S. Currey Special Miniature

Francis S. Currey was a soldier in the United States Army during World War II who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of the Bulge. Born on June 29, 1925, in Loch Sheldrake, New York, Currey joined the Army in 1943 and was assigned to the 3rd Platoon, Company K, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division.

On December 21, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge in Malmedy, Belgium, then-Sergeant Currey demonstrated extraordinary bravery and leadership. Despite facing intense enemy fire, he moved through the front lines to retrieve a bazooka and several anti-tank rockets. He used these weapons to disable a German tank, then single-handedly held off enemy infantry, allowing his comrades to withdraw to safer positions.

Currey's actions were instrumental in preventing the Germans from advancing and capturing a critical position. For his valor, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the United States, on July 27, 1945. His citation noted his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty."

After the war, Currey continued to serve his country in various capacities, including working for the Veterans Administration. He remained a symbol of bravery and sacrifice, representing the courage and resilience of the soldiers who fought in World War II. Francis S. Currey passed away on October 8, 2019, but his legacy as a hero endures.