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Robert Martin Patterson

Info from here.

Robert Martin Patterson (born April 16, 1948) is a retired United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration?he Medal of Honor?or his actions in the Vietnam War.

Patterson joined the Army from Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1966, and by May 6, 1968, was serving as a specialist four in Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment. During a firefight on that day, near La Chu in the Republic of Vietnam, Patterson single-handedly destroyed a series of enemy bunkers. For his actions during the battle, he was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted to sergeant.

In the mid 1970's, Patterson, by then a staff sergeant, served as a Basic Training drill sergeant at Fort Bliss, Texas.

Patterson reached the Army's highest enlisted rank, Command Sergeant Major, before retiring.

Patterson currently resides in Pensacola, Florida, having moved there in 2010.

Sergeant Patterson's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Patterson (then Sp4c.) distinguished himself while serving as a fire team leader of the 3d Platoon, Troop B, during an assault against a North Vietnamese Army battalion which was entrenched in a heavily fortified position. When the leading squad of the 3d Platoon was pinned down by heavy interlocking automatic weapon and rocket propelled grenade fire from 2 enemy bunkers, Sgt. Patterson and the 2 other members of his assault team moved forward under a hail of enemy fire to destroy the bunkers with grenade and machine gun fire. Observing that his comrades were being fired on from a third enemy bunker covered by enemy gunners in 1-man spider holes, Sgt. Patterson, with complete disregard for his safety and ignoring the warning of his comrades that he was moving into a bunker complex, assaulted and destroyed the position. Although exposed to intensive small arm and grenade fire from the bunkers and their mutually supporting emplacements. Sgt. Patterson continued his assault upon the bunkers which were impeding the advance of his unit. Sgt. Patterson singlehandedly destroyed by rifle and grenade fire 5 enemy bunkers, killed 8 enemy soldiers and captured 7 weapons. His dauntless courage and heroism inspired his platoon to resume the attack and to penetrate the enemy defensive position. Sgt. Patterson's action at the risk of his life has reflected great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

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101 posted on 05/09/2011 5:54:23 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Don't let the liberals blur the line between legal and illegal immigrant.)

To: ConorMacNessa

noooooooooooo!!!! you stolz it!

102 posted on 05/09/2011 5:55:40 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Don't let the liberals blur the line between legal and illegal immigrant.)

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

103 posted on 05/09/2011 6:01:39 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

To: beachn4fun; y'all; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...

Gooood Monday Moooorning to you, Beachy!
...and everyone! I'm here!
Hope this is a great week for all you Early Birds!
((((hugs))))...
...and that all the moms had a special day yesterday! :)

104 posted on 05/09/2011 6:07:32 AM PDT by luvie (GOP? You need to fight like a GIRL!!~~Sarah Palin)

Good morning, Luv!

*HUGS*

How are you doing this morning?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

105 posted on 05/09/2011 6:12:07 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

To: ConorMacNessa

Howdy, Conor! (((hugs)))

I’m doin’ good.Would rather be snoozing, but oh, well! LOL!

Have a GREAT week! Hope you are feeling well now! :)

106 posted on 05/09/2011 6:15:21 AM PDT by luvie (GOP? You need to fight like a GIRL!!~~Sarah Palin)

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

107 posted on 05/09/2011 6:25:40 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)

Good morning! (((hugs))) It’s going well, thanks!

Hope you and Bo have a lovely Monday! :)

108 posted on 05/09/2011 6:34:12 AM PDT by luvie (GOP? You need to fight like a GIRL!!~~Sarah Palin)

Feeling better, thanks. Hope you have a great week as well!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

109 posted on 05/09/2011 6:38:55 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

No, 90s not the norm for us, but the El Nino is keeping the Paxific water too cool and not letting moisture hit here.

110 posted on 05/09/2011 6:39:46 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The American taxpayer cannot support the tax and spend habits of DC.)

Good morning GBUSA and (((HUGS))) to you too.

111 posted on 05/09/2011 6:40:39 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The American taxpayer cannot support the tax and spend habits of DC.)

Good morning LUV W and (((HUGS))) to you.

Looks like another hot day in Texas again.

112 posted on 05/09/2011 6:41:55 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The American taxpayer cannot support the tax and spend habits of DC.)

To: ConorMacNessa

113 posted on 05/09/2011 6:55:08 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Don't let the liberals blur the line between legal and illegal immigrant.)

Nope .....LOL

Gotta go for today. See you later :)

114 posted on 05/09/2011 7:59:48 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA ( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) (("Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them"))

To: ConorMacNessa

Woo Hoo Conor 100! :)
Have a great day!

115 posted on 05/09/2011 8:00:58 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA ( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) (("Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them"))

To: Kathy in Alaska

*HUG*
Thank you!
You just made my day!

116 posted on 05/09/2011 10:41:37 AM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)

To: Arrowhead1952

Yep....supposed to be over 100 again today! Ugh. Is it too early to want fall here? :)

117 posted on 05/09/2011 10:50:05 AM PDT by luvie (GOP? You need to fight like a GIRL!!~~Sarah Palin)

To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; tomkow6; All

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118 posted on 05/09/2011 10:59:45 AM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")

Ugh! Just what America doesn’t need!

119 posted on 05/09/2011 11:04:53 AM PDT by luvie (GOP? You need to fight like a GIRL!!~~Sarah Palin)

To: LUV W; tomkow6; All

Yeah I wonder too

Tomkow it is true Phil Jackson retiring HEY DUDE listen dude has plenty of Championship ring he is in probably recovering in Jeannie Buss bed right now LOL!

Tomkow I got question as our leading Chicago Burka man/Chicago Gangster/Outfit member are you going watch Oprah last week of shows

120 posted on 05/09/2011 11:13:58 AM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")

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