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Robert Martin Patterson

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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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To: LUV W; tomkow6; All

OH wow this first time I ever hear article anywhere what going happen to Binny children he has kid that were minors

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/09/us-binladen-children-idUSTRE7482ZY20110509

121 posted on 05/09/2011 11:14:58 AM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")

Just got inside from outside and it is too hot to work in the garden already.

122 posted on 05/09/2011 1:04:11 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The American taxpayer cannot support the tax and spend habits of DC.)

To: Arrowhead1952

I feel your pain! I was nearly branded by my seatbelt when I got ready to come home from work! It’s 97 at my house right now! Ugh!

123 posted on 05/09/2011 1:56:13 PM PDT by luvie (GOP? You need to fight like a GIRL!!~~Sarah Palin)

OMG Too rich for material Binny has “certain problem” if you know what I mean he need Blue little pill or hebral version

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1384972/Osama-Bin-Laden-Herbal-Viagra-medicine-cabinet.html

124 posted on 05/09/2011 2:11:26 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")

Y’know, that little blue pill can be hazardous to your health.
I reckon ol’ Binny found out the hard way...

125 posted on 05/09/2011 2:20:07 PM PDT by HiJinx (Old Cold Warrior)

Maybe they could do arabic song for Viagra commerical I don’t know why they using Howlin Wolf Smokin Stackin Lighting for that commerical I don’t get it

126 posted on 05/09/2011 2:26:08 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")

It’s 93 here and the wind is awful. We will be watering all summer again.

127 posted on 05/09/2011 2:35:06 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The American taxpayer cannot support the tax and spend habits of DC.)

To: Arrowhead1952

The wind has gotten up here, too, in the past hour. I wouldn’t mind it too much if it would 1) Bring rain...or 2) bring a cool front! LOL!

We are under water restrictions so it’s a real challenge to get it all done when we can! Crazy!

128 posted on 05/09/2011 2:42:18 PM PDT by luvie (GOP? You need to fight like a GIRL!!~~Sarah Palin)

Arabic music, belly dancers, and a powerful Sheik; in a tent, with camels...that could work, I suppose...

129 posted on 05/09/2011 2:42:56 PM PDT by HiJinx (Old Cold Warrior)

I stick by the voluntary last number watering day schedule here, but spot water some areas. The garden gets water about twice a week.

130 posted on 05/09/2011 2:51:17 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The American taxpayer cannot support the tax and spend habits of DC.)

That good commerical ad LOL!

131 posted on 05/09/2011 3:27:00 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")

That good commerical ad LOL!

132 posted on 05/09/2011 3:27:15 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")

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