FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: 1LT George K Sisler ~ October 27, 2014

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~ Hall of Heroes ~

1LT George K. Sisler

Info from this website.

George Kenton Sisler (September 19, 1937–February 7, 1967) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

Sisler joined the Army from his birth city of Dexter, Missouri, and by February 7, 1967 was serving as a first lieutenant in the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces. On that day, when his unit came under heavy enemy attack in the Republic of Vietnam, Sisler organized the defense, rescued a wounded soldier, and single-handedly attacked an enemy position before being mortally wounded. For his actions during the battle, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Sisler, aged 29 at his death, was buried at Dexter Cemetery in his hometown of Dexter, Missouri. He was a 1964 graduate of Arkansas State College (now Arkansas State University) with a degree in education.

He was also famous for his toughness, once parachuting while having a broken bone. The ASU ROTC department's Ranger Challenge team is named Sisler's Raiders in his honor.

First Lieutenant Sisler's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life and above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Sisler was the platoon leader/adviser to a Special United States/Vietnam exploitation force. While on patrol deep within enemy dominated territory, 1st Lt. Sisler's platoon was attacked from 3 sides by a company sized enemy force. 1st Lt. Sisler quickly rallied his men, deployed them to a better defensive position, called for air strikes, and moved among his men to encourage and direct their efforts. Learning that 2 men had been wounded and were unable to pull back to the perimeter, 1st Lt. Sisler charged from the position through intense enemy fire to assist them. He reached the men and began carrying 1 of them back to the perimeter, when he was taken under more intensive weapons fire by the enemy. Laying down his wounded comrade, he killed 3 onrushing enemy soldiers by firing his rifle and silenced the enemy machinegun with a grenade. As he returned the wounded man to the perimeter, the left flank of the position came under extremely heavy attack by the superior enemy force and several additional men of his platoon were quickly wounded. Realizing the need for instant action to prevent his position from being overrun, 1st Lt. Sisler picked up some grenades and charged single-handedly into the enemy onslaught, firing his weapon and throwing grenades. This singularly heroic action broke up the vicious assault and forced the enemy to begin withdrawing. Despite the continuing enemy fire, 1st Lt. Sisler was moving about the battlefield directing air strikes when he fell mortally wounded. His extraordinary leadership, infinite courage, and selfless concern for his men saved the lives of a number of his comrades. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the military service.

USNS Sisler (T-AKR-

311), a Navy Supply ship, is named after him.

Sisler Hall, a building at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, is named after him.

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!

To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.
Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

41 posted on 10/27/2014 12:53:42 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC

A very pleasant good Monday 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?

42 posted on 10/27/2014 1:12:56 AM PDT by E.G.C.

To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; MEG33; mylife; ..

Good morning, Canteen.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

R I P
George Kenton Sisler
(September 19, 1937–February 7, 1967)

A quick visit to catch up but then back to lurker mode.

We had nice fall weather this weekend but
it's chilly this morning.
However, I see it's not as bad as some up north.
Wish I was rich enough to become snow birds.
Which seems a strange name for those who flee
the cold and head south.

Off to make my rounds.
But please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!

The FR Canteen is

Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

43 posted on 10/27/2014 4:10:45 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)

((HUGS))Good Monday morning, Beach. How’s it going?

44 posted on 10/27/2014 5:03:23 AM PDT by E.G.C.

Morning Beachie!

Well, down to my last week before the big move, I'm ready. A few last minute details to attend to and then off we go.

Have A BODACIOUS DAY!

45 posted on 10/27/2014 5:07:31 AM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

46 posted on 10/27/2014 5:08:23 AM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

47 posted on 10/27/2014 5:08:27 AM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

48 posted on 10/27/2014 5:08:32 AM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

49 posted on 10/27/2014 5:08:37 AM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

50 posted on 10/27/2014 5:08:40 AM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Are you ready for her visit?
Thanks and I agree this message is a special one...

51 posted on 10/27/2014 5:23:56 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Loud Pipes Save Lives.

And confuse the bass player! LOL!

52 posted on 10/27/2014 5:24:25 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)

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

...and I say I wanna be back in my bed!
Ain't happening though, so guess I'll hush!
Tomorrow is a day off...I'll probably wake up early! LOL!
All of you have a Marvelous Monday!
...and don't take no guff off nobody! ;)
((((hugs))))

53 posted on 10/27/2014 6:29:40 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)

Good morning Pro ((HUGS))

One week now? Bet your itching to get moving, aren't ya?

54 posted on 10/27/2014 7:09:01 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

55 posted on 10/27/2014 7:09:16 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)

Good morning night owl ((HUGS))

hehe, someone has to go to work on Monday like the rest of us...hehehe

sorry

56 posted on 10/27/2014 7:10:34 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning, Kathy...((HUGS))....all is peaceful on the home front now.

I think I have a Maddi Monday on tap.

57 posted on 10/27/2014 7:18:16 AM PDT by SandRat (<Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)

58 posted on 10/27/2014 7:25:13 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Have a good visit with your sis! Hope you’ve taken some vacation time!

59 posted on 10/27/2014 7:29:14 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)

60 posted on 10/27/2014 7:34:13 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)

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