FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Leroy A Mendonca ~ April 16, 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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Leroy A. Mendonca

Info from here.

           

 

 

 

Leroy A. Mendonca was born in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, on 2 August 1932, and is of Portuguese ancestry.

While attending President William McKinley High School, he was a AJROTC cadet, and graduated in 1950 as a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 4, 1951.

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company B, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Chich-on, Korea, July 4, 1951

Entered service at: Honolulu, T.H. Birth: Honolulu, T.H.

G.O. No.: 83, September 3, 1952

Citation:

Sgt. LeRoy A. Mendonca, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. After his platoon, in an exhaustive fight, had captured Hill 586, the newly won positions were assaulted during the night by a numerically superior enemy force. When the 1st Platoon positions were outflanked and under great pressure and the platoon was ordered to withdraw to a secondary line of defense, Sgt. Mendonca voluntarily remained in an exposed position and covered the platoon's withdrawal. Although under murderous enemy fire, he fired his weapon and hurled grenades at the onrushing enemy until his supply of ammunition was exhausted. He fought on, clubbing with his rifle and using his bayonet until he was mortally wounded. After the action it was estimated that Sgt. Mendonca had accounted for 37 enemy casualties. His daring actions stalled the crushing assault, protecting the platoon's withdrawal to secondary positions, and enabling the entire unit to repel the enemy attack and retain possession of the vital hilltop position. Sgt. Mendonca's extraordinary gallantry and exemplary valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army.

 

In 2001, the Bob Hope-class roll on roll off vehicle cargo ship USNS Mendonca was commissioned in the Military Sealift Command, and named in honor of Sergeant Mendonca.

Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families.  This is a politics-free zone!  Thanks for helping us in our mission! 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

All your relatives ok? Out of the path of destruction?

[luvie]

Everyone is ok...and I believe things have settled down.

My MIL slept through the worst of the weather that they had. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Slept through the bad weather? Man, that’s some heavy sleep. LOL!

Glad there were no issues in her area.

[Dapper 26]

Roger that and Aloha.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good 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?

[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]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...you and Bo have a great Monday.

Is all the bad weather gone now?

[E.G.C.]

Yep, bad weather’s gone. All’s quiet now. :-)

[moose07]

Thanks for another Great thread, Kathy.

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

 Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

 

 

 Never go to bed angry, stay awake and plot your revenge.
 
 

 

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Tomkow6. How’s it going?

[luvie]

Not me!
Can't.
Open.
Eyes!
Hope you Early Birds are up and at 'em!
Git'er done and git home for relaxing!
Is everyone having nice weather this morning?
Hope so!
((((hugs))))

[tomkow6]

So far, so good!

Glad that you survived the severe weather down there.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 60º at my house this morning.

[E.G.C.]

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

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Luv!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this morning! We're at 63 degrees on our way to an afternoon high of 88. Pollen level is high.



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[PROCON]

Morning Navy Bro!

Nice weather your way, rainy out here, have a wonderful Monday!

[PROCON]

Morning Beachie!

Hope you're feeling better, my weekend went way too fast!

Lots of rain expected this week, but Spring temps make up for it.

Definately better get more coffee.

Have a scrumptious day!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Army Bro! I hope you have a great Monday as well!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)