FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Roswell Winans ~ October 28, 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

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Roswell Winans
Info from here.

           

Brigadier General Roswell Winans (December 9, 1887–April 7, 1968) was a United States Marine, who as a First Sergeant, earned the Medal of Honor during combat in the Dominican Republic. Roswell Winans was born on December 9, 1887 in Brookville, Indiana. He died on April 7, 1968, at the San Diego Naval Hospital, San Diego, California. He was 80.

Brigadier General Winans, much-decorated veteran of almost forty years of military service, retired from active duty on August 1, 1946. His combat service goes back to the Banana Wars in Central America and in France during World War I. He earned the United States' highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for action during an engagement at Guayacanas in the Dominican Republic on July 3, 1916. Serving there as a first sergeant, he was cited for extraordinary heroism in action against a considerable force of rebels on the line of march of his unit. After serving four years in the United States Army, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on October 10, 1912. He rose to the rank of first sergeant, seeing duty during the Mexican, Haitian and Dominican campaigns, before he was commissioned a second lieutenant during World War I. A captain at the end of that war, he served prior to World War II at various Marine posts and stations in this country, as well as taking part in the Second Nicaraguan Campaign. He was a colonel at the outbreak of World War II, and was promoted to brigadier general upon retirement on August 1, 1946.

The Medal of Honor was awarded to then-First Sergeant Roswell Winans, USMC, on October 30, 1916 for his actions in Guayacanas on July 3, 1916. Rank and organization: Brigadier General (then First Sergeant), U.S. Marine Corps.
Place and date: Guayacanas, Dominican Republic, July 3, 1916.
Entered service at: Washington.
Born. December 9, 1887, Brookville, Ind.
G.O. No.: 244, October 30, 1916.

Medal of Honor Citation

During an engagement at Guayacanas on July 3, 1916, 1st Sgt. Winans participated in action against a considerable force of rebels on the line of march. During a running fight of 1,200 yards, our forces reached the enemy entrenchments and Cpl. Joseph A. Glowin, U.S.M.C., placed the machinegun, of which he had charge, behind a large log across the road and immediately opened fire on the trenches. He was struck once but continued firing his gun, but a moment later he was again struck and had to be dragged out of the position into cover. 1st Sgt. Winans, U.S.M.C., then arrived with a Colt's gun which he placed in a most exposed position, coolly opened fire on the trenches and when the gun jammed, stood up and repaired it under fire. All the time Glowin and Winans were handling their guns they were exposed to a very heavy fire which was striking into the logs and around the men, 7 men being wounded and 1 killed within 20 feet. 1st Sgt. Winans continued firing his gun until the enemy had abandoned the trenches.

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You are STILL running the race with patience, my FRiend! ;-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....ken5050 bags the bronze!!

[ken5050]

Since 95-96% of Marines are male, it only makes sense they adopt a unisex cap..right? Applying that same logic, why not issue all Marines purses..er, shoulder strap bags...they ARE so convenient for carrying all those little essentials...cigarettes, lighter, spare ammo clips..even a grenade...

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, ML!

*HUGS*

A different race now. I ran my last marathon in 1985. Then, I could run thirty miles - now, I can't run thirty feet.

But much yet remains - and I don't expect to lay down my burden anytime soon - not with the attacks our Freedom, our Religion and our way of life are now under.

My pen and my mind are unimpaired!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

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Yep...that was what i meant! :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Connie, and thank you for today’s tributes to our troops. *HUGS*

Did you get some rest this weekend? Yesterday was busy, busy, and we had beeping in the night. Thot it was smoke detectors and changed the batteries. More beeping in a couple hours, remove batteries and worry in the morning. More beeping later....finally traced to CO detector. *sigh* Changed batteries, but forget any sleep. LOL!

And today it has been raining again.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I must agree with your sarcasm...it is most appropriate and true.

And WHY, with money for our troops so tight, would ANYONE think this is good idea.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...how’s the wing doing? Pain? Gentle ((HUGS))

[ConorMacNessa]

If they want to have a "unisex" cover, the present Men's cover will serve, IMO!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[luvie]

Good job, Conor! :)

[luvie]

Some pain if I move around too much...I have a drs qppt on Tuesday and my first visit to pt on Wednesday. Hopefully I’ll know more then.

I know one thing...I’m ready for a new, better, year!! LOL!

[The Mayor]

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Wait On The Lord
October 28, 2013

With so many instantaneous forms of communication today, our impatience with hearing a reply from others is sometimes laughable. Someone I know sent an e-mail to his wife and then called her by cell phone because he couldn’t wait for a reply!

Sometimes we feel that God has let us down because He does not provide an immediate answer to a prayer. Often our attitude becomes, “Answer me speedily, O Lord; my spirit fails!” (Ps. 143:7).

But waiting for the Lord can transform us into a people of growing faith. King David spent many years waiting to be crowned king and fleeing from Saul’s wrath. David wrote, “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart” (Ps. 27:14). And in another psalm he encourages us with these words, “I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He . . . set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps” (40:1-2). David grew into “a man after [God’s] own heart” by waiting on the Lord (Acts 13:22; see 1 Sam. 13:14).

When we become frustrated with God’s apparent delay in answering our prayer, it is good to remember that He is interested in developing faith and perseverance in our character (James 1:2-4). Wait on the Lord!

Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless. —Walford

God stretches our patience to enlarge our soul.

Read: Psalm 27

I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. —Psalm 40:1

Bible in a Year:
Jeremiah 15-17; 2 Timothy 2

[Kathy in Alaska]

Lookin’ pretty smart there, Mac. The agility of youth. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

If they want to have a "unisex" cover, the present Men's cover will serve, IMO!

Hear!! Hear!! But why, with the lack of money, is this even a thought?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Are you home now?

[The Mayor]

Thanks Kathy and yes, just walked in the door and posting coffee is my first priority!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Cypress View Mausoleum

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome home and glad you made it safely.

A fun weekend? Beautiful bride and groom?

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

*HUGS*

One of my better efforts - finished under 3:30. As I ran past the Vietnam Vet's Memorial, I raised my hand in salute to my Fallen Brothers. Some Commie bitch on the sidelines yelled that VC were better. Nothing has changed.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)