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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[Kathy in Alaska]

Mac!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[radu]

This year is a corn year for us and even though we use a drought-hardy variety, it still needs more water than soybeans. As Aunt Clara likes to say (over and over and over again. lol) to be a farmer, one needs to be a gambler.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Janey!!

[The Mayor]

Thanks!!

[luvie]

So many heroes...so little time!

[luvie]

I say she’s right. I had wheat/cotton farmers in my family and it was the same with them.

I am not tough enough for that life of uncertainty!

[Kathy in Alaska]

This wonkiness is annoying....I hope they get it fixed.

Today has gone pretty well. I FINALLY finished the project that I wanted finished last week. And I got a few little projects done as well. NO major issues with Mom, and she only wanted an ice cream novelty for dinner.

I found these before Christmas and she really likes them, so I have several boxes in the freezer

And now she's in her room watching TV...after telling me I need to get away from the computer. *sigh*

Quiet kitties at your house?

Any light shows in the offing?

[Kathy in Alaska]

She and Charlie must have a fun time together, running and chasing, and chasing and running.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, ML...((HUGS))...hope you and Penny were able to get out and stretch your legs.

Are you getting to the BIG dog park every day?

[MoochPooch]

Hi Kathy! Thanks for another inspiring bio!

[radu]

It can be nerve-wracking at times but after living in large cities for several years, then moving to this farm, I couldn’t go back to city life for any reason. Nothing like being surrounded by acres of green fields during summer.

But it is a gamble. Sometimes ya win, sometimes ya lose.

[radu]

Glad you finally had a day you could get things accomplished. You had a pretty rough week with your mom.

Oh MAN!!!! I haven’t seen those ice cream goodies yet! I need to pay closer attention. I just go straight to the Breyer’s section when I need more ice cream.
Those look reeeeeeeeeally good!

Kitties have calmed down temporarily. Building up steam for the next round I guess. LOL! The new moon fires them up like the full moon does and they were quite bratty earlier.

Might get some storms through here Wed. They aren’t sure about the timing or how extensive the area will be that gets hit.

I see y’all have another freezing fog tonight. That’ll make the streets a lot of “fun” tomorrow .... as if y’all needed it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you, Cdr. Thomas G. Mitchell, MSC, USN

We thank you for your service to our country.

[luvie]

I think I’d love to have a house away from the noise of the city. I’m ready for that. Earlier, I would have been bored and would have missed going shopping, to movies, etc.

I don’t need that stuff anymore. The only thing I’d insist on is WIFI! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Such a huge worry...coyotes. A Mom’s work is never done.

You are a great protector.

[Kathy in Alaska]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

God Bless you good, Mac. *HUGS* Good night and rest well.
Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.

[radu]

There are movie theaters, restaurants, and stores for shopping around here. LOL! Not as plentiful as in large cities but they’re here.
It was fun being in the cities for a while but I was ready for the quiet od farm life when I moved here. Now I couldn’t even live in one of the small towns here. Having neighbors within a few feet would drive me crazy. We have one neighbor and that’s Hubby’s cousin. His house is a good distance from ours.

[radu]

Yeah, having to worry about coyotes is no fun at all. We all strongly resent the wildlife bunch for bringing more back to the area after farmers spent years eradicating them. The vile creatures wreak havoc on livestock as well as pets. grrrrr!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique, for the Cheshire guys.

Pro.....#50!!