FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Leroy A Mendonca ~ 17 October 2016

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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.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Mom’s feeding the blue jays by hand...and a killer bird (magpie) just showed up, too. They are beautiful birds!!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening ~

~ Welcome To My World ~

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Quiet day today? Did you get to finish up a few things you’d started yesterday?

[radu]

Howdy do, Conor. *Hugz*

Glad your knee’s feeling better and that it wasn’t injured as badly as you feared.

Sounds like you had a good day even if you weren’t able to plant some of the flowers.

[PROCON]

Our weather here has been quite pleasant actually, cloudy and about 68 degrees today with mild winds.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...are you sure it’s Monday? I’m not ready.

[The Mayor]

Thank you! Yes ready willing and able

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Radu!

*HUGS*

I was really worried at first - I had a similar incident five years ago - required surgery and several months of PT to resolve.

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces guarding our country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh boy....sounds like a great trip! And you two will have a wonderful time.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Is the weather still crazy there? Saw another short report on things this evening on the Nashville news. They were reporting from the coast and didn’t say anything about what’s going on inland. Hope it’s a lot calmer there than on the coast!

[radu]

Easy to imagine why you'd be worried! Glad it turned out not to be so bad after all but any knee problems are no fun at all.

I saw where you're taking a little trip to Niagra Falls. I hope your knee behaves so you can enjoy the trip. Sounds niiiiiiice!

[ConorMacNessa]

It has been ages since we had any sort of vacation - just the two of us this time.

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces guarding our country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[PROCON]

Hiya radu!

No big weather problems and warmer here today.

Still feeling yukky enough to just hang inside all day and rest.

Your day OK?

[radu]

Makes it even better being just the two of you. I hope the weather is nice so you can totally enjoy the weekend. NO RAIN OR COLD!

[radu]

Whew! Glad that mess isn’t clobbering y’all. It looked pretty messy and wild where they had their camera people.

We have to figure out how to exorcise that durn “crud” bug so you can feel up to snuff again! It stinks not being able to get out to enjoy nice weather before winter moves in.

It was a decent day. Went to visit Hubby’s aunt for a while this afternoon. Oh what a thrill. LOL
We got a brief rain shower this morning that dumped a tenth of an inch .... just enough to wash the dust off all the leaves. It was sunny when I woke up and fairly warm. Going to be HOT the next few days so I’m glad I didn’t put all of my summer clothes away yet.

[luvie]

Unfortunately, it can. *sniff*

BUT...it might be my LAST Monday at work or at worst, my next to last! WOO-freakin’-HOO!

[luvie]

RIP, American hero!
Thanks, galz, for telling his story!

[luvie]

Howdy, radu! Did you have a good day? Mine was great except for the 93 degree weather. LOL! I wonder if we’ll even HAVE fall and winter this year! :)