The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
James (Jack) Woodrow Rodarme
Rank
Major, U.S. Army
Date of Death
May 18, 1951
Major Rodarme was the commander of Company A, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On May 18, 1951, the Chinese launched a vicious attack on the positions of Company A on Hill 1051 near Panmegi-ri, South Korea. During this courageous defense, Major Rodarme was killed.