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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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Good morning, GB ((HUGS))

How was your weekend & Mother's Day?
Ready for some nice spring weather?

81 posted on 05/09/2011 5:03:16 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Don't let the liberals blur the line between legal and illegal immigrant.)

Good morning, hon ((HUGS))
How was your weekend?

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

Had a good weekend, thanks! Feeling better - took my last antibiotic yesterday.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

83 posted on 05/09/2011 5:07:34 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

To: beachn4fun; Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; ...

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 74º and headed for the upper 90s.

84 posted on 05/09/2011 5:10:53 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The American taxpayer cannot support the tax and spend habits of DC.)

Good morning beachy and (((HUGS))) to you.

I’ll have to get pup out for a walk early today.

85 posted on 05/09/2011 5:13:08 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The American taxpayer cannot support the tax and spend habits of DC.)

To: Arrowhead1952

I see that...90s? is that normal spring weather in your neck of the woods?

86 posted on 05/09/2011 5:27:28 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Don't let the liberals blur the line between legal and illegal immigrant.)

To: ConorMacNessa

87 posted on 05/09/2011 5:27:55 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Don't let the liberals blur the line between legal and illegal immigrant.)

To: Kathy in Alaska

I Hope So...Tomorrow’s the Big Day!

88 posted on 05/09/2011 5:44:02 AM PDT by left that other site

Weather getting nicer. Exhausted from yard work. Burned a lot of calories though ;). Hope you enjoyed your weekend and Mother's Day :). It was a good day here. Coastie called and that made my day!
HUGS

89 posted on 05/09/2011 5:45:38 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA ( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) (("Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them"))

To: Arrowhead1952

Good morning Arrowhead :)
HUGS

90 posted on 05/09/2011 5:46:34 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA ( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) (("Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them"))

To: ConorMacNessa

Good Morning Conor :)
HUGS

91 posted on 05/09/2011 5:47:06 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA ( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) (("Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them"))

Good Morning E.G.C. :)
How are you?
HUGS

92 posted on 05/09/2011 5:48:08 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA ( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) (("Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them"))

Well, took Bo out to the lake. Had a great time out there. Got to 100 yesterday in both Lawton and Wichita Falls. Ununsally hot for this time of year.

Watching for storms later this week. Possible severe weather Tuesday and Wednesday.

93 posted on 05/09/2011 5:48:34 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)

Hiya Beachie!

Weekend didn't go exactly as planned, watched the games on TV instead; we're certainly due for some more sunny days!

Well, as I FReep and gulp coffee, I better get ready for work.

Hope your day is dandydocious!

94 posted on 05/09/2011 5:49:08 AM PDT by PROCON (Liberals Mistake Education and Knowledge for Wisdom and Common Sense.)

Coastie called and that made my day!

Isn't that the truth? If they only realized how easy it is to do that. Even something a simple as a card sharing feelings makes us happy.

95 posted on 05/09/2011 5:49:14 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Don't let the liberals blur the line between legal and illegal immigrant.)

((HUGS))Good morning, GodBlessUSA.

It's warm this morning. Hit 100 yesterday.

How's it going for you this morning?

96 posted on 05/09/2011 5:49:32 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)

97 posted on 05/09/2011 5:53:45 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Don't let the liberals blur the line between legal and illegal immigrant.)

98 posted on 05/09/2011 5:54:00 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Don't let the liberals blur the line between legal and illegal immigrant.)

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

Good morning, GeeBee!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this morning!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

100 posted on 05/09/2011 5:54:12 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

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