undergoing shock from the intensity of the blast which ripped the helmet and medical aid kit from his person, HM3 Charette resourcefully improvised emergency bandages by tearing off part of his clothing, and gallantly continued to administer medical aid to the wounded in his own unit and to those in adjacent platoon areas as well. Observing a seriously wounded comrade whose armored vest had been torn from his body by the blast from an exploding shell, he selflessly removed his own battle vest and placed it upon the helpless man although fully aware of the added jeopardy to himself. Moving to the side of another casualty who was suffering excruciating pain from a serious leg wound, HM3. CHARETTE stood upright in the trench line and exposed himself to a deadly hail of enemy fire in order to lend more effective aid to the victim and to alleviate his anguish while being removed to a position of safety. By his indomitable courage and inspiring efforts in behalf of his wounded comrades, HM3 Charette was directly responsible for saving many lives. His great personal valor reflects the highest credit upon himself and enhances the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. Legacy On April 30, 1999, the Charette Health Care Center, a part of the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, was dedicated in his honor. AMVETS Post 82 of Ludington, Michigan, was named after Charette in 1982. In downtown Ludington, there is a mural dedicated to William R. Charette. It depicts his tour of duty during which he earned the Medal of Honor. Charette was able to come to Ludington and see the mural before his death. A sign was put up near Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital that honors him. A Sea Cadet unit is named in his honor, National Naval Medical Center Bethesda William R. Charette Battalion. An Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, DDG-130, will commissioned in honor of William R. Charette. See also List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients References 1932 births 2012 deaths Military personnel from Michigan United States Navy personnel of the Korean War Korean War recipients of the Medal of Honor United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients United States Navy corpsmen Burials at Florida National Cemetery People from Ludington, Michigan