FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Archer T Gammon ~ 27 February 2017

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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Archer T. Gammon

Info from here.

           

Archer T. Gammon (September 11, 1918 – January 11, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

Gammon joined the Army from Roanoke, Virginia in March 1942, and by January 11, 1945 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in Company A, 9th Armored Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division. On that day, near Bastogne, Belgium, he destroyed a German machine gun position before beginning a one-man assault on a Tiger Royal tank. He silenced a supporting machine gun emplacement and killed two infantrymen before he was killed by a shot from the tank. For these actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor a year later, on February 13, 1946.

Gammon, aged 26 at his death, was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.

Staff Sergeant Gammon's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

He charged 30 yards through hip-deep snow to knock out a machinegun and its 3-man crew with grenades, saving his platoon from being decimated and allowing it to continue its advance from an open field into some nearby woods. The platoon's advance through the woods had only begun when a machinegun supported by riflemen opened fire and a Tiger Royal tank sent 88mm. shells screaming at the unit from the left flank. S/Sgt. Gammon, disregarding all thoughts of personal safety, rushed forward, then cut to the left, crossing the width of the platoon's skirmish line in an attempt to get within grenade range of the tank and its protecting foot troops. Intense fire was concentrated on him by riflemen and the machinegun emplaced near the tank. He charged the automatic weapon, wiped out its crew of 4 with grenades, and, with supreme daring, advanced to within 25 yards of the armored vehicle, killing 2 hostile infantrymen with rifle fire as he moved forward. The tank had started to withdraw, backing a short distance, then firing, backing some more, and then stopping to blast out another round, when the man whose single-handed relentless attack had put the ponderous machine on the defensive was struck and instantly killed by a direct hit from the Tiger Royal's heavy gun. By his intrepidity and extreme devotion to the task of driving the enemy back no matter what the odds, S/Sgt. Gammon cleared the woods of German forces, for the tank continued to withdraw, leaving open the path for the gallant squad leader's platoon.

The USAT Sgt. Archer T. Gammon which served the United States Army at the end of World War II was named in his honor.

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[luvie]

I guess I was thinking of the most ideal country setting for me, which would have been my grandparents’ home and it was 10+ miles from a town. I know there would have been shopping and movies, etc, accessable but one would have to make more of an effort. I used to like to go shopping every day. LOL! Yep...shopaholic. Now I order most of the clothes I wear online. And since I retired, I don’t need so much.

But, we’re in this house, it’s paid for and hubby won’t move. So here I’ll be. it’s ok. It’s not so bad. And we have WIFI! ;)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mooch...hope you are working through winter without difficulty.

[luvie]

*THUD*

Now I want them too, and I don’t think we have that brand!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And we had melting today. I chose not to go out for pizza. If I’m desperate I can go to Round Table in the mall....very good pizza.

And I can stop at WalMart and bring one home...their take and bake is really good and Mom likes it the best.

[MoochPooch]

We had a brief mild spell, but it got a little colder. Boo.

[Kathy in Alaska]

These are available all year long....from WalMart.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Stay warm and safe.

Did all the protestors go home? Did you every encounter them?

[radu]

Yeah, we aren’t quite as far in the boonies as your grandparents’ farm was. The little town we live just outside of doesn’t have much though. The town I do all my shopping in, and where we go on Friday nights when we go out, is about 10 miles away. But heck, I drove that far to work sometimes when I lived in Raleigh and I worked in Raleigh. LOL! No big deal.

I’ve never been a shop-o-holic, though. HATE shopping with a passion and Hubby appreciates that. hee! Don’t need much any way. Jeans and tees for the farm and a few nice things for going out. Got that so it’s good.

And there’s WIFI. :-)

[radu]

I don’t know if they have Nestlé’s ice cream here either but I’m gonna look next time I’m at the grocery store. I’m almost tempted to run to Wal Mart now to look. LOL

[radu]

And durn it, I was at Wal Mart today and even got ice cream for Hubby. Just didn’t look at anything other than the Breyer’s section.

That’s ok. I’m there pretty often because they have a good price on the cat litter we use, and we go through it quickly. Imagine that! LOL! I’ll check the next time I’m there. These might work better since Hubby doesn’t like peppermint.
Or I could get both - his and hers. :-)

[radu]

The streets downtown looked pretty icky when I checked the cam earlier today. After freezing back over overnight and that freezing fog, they’ll be slick in the morning. Be careful going to work and keep a close eye out for the idiots who insist on driving too fast. *sigh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

I don’t know if peppermint will last after the season, but boy are they good! Good luck!!

They come in boxes of 4, 8, and 16; some with nuts, some without.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for Arrowhead's recovery, and in his absence....

[Kathy in Alaska]

[radu]

Whew! It’s hard not to hop in the car and go look right now! LOL! I just finished off a bowl of ice cream that’s knocked the urge back a bit since I really don’t want to go out in the cold. Tomorrow will be warmer. :-)

I like that they have them without nuts since I’m not overly fond of them.

I’m gonna be so bummed if they don’t carry them here. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Do you have a Krogers? (Fred Meyers here, but bought by Krogers)

They have them as well.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Monday morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

[E.G.C.]

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