FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Finnis Dawson McCleery ~ 28 November 2016

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

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Finnis Dawson McCleery

Info from this website.

           

Finnis Dawson McCleery (December 25, 1927 - July 11, 2002) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

McCleery joined the Army from San Angelo, Texas, and by May 14, 1968 was serving as a platoon sergeant in Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment. During an assault on that day, in Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, McCleery single-handedly attacked and destroyed several enemy bunkers despite being wounded twice.

McCleery left the Army while still a platoon sergeant. He died at age 74 and was buried in Belvedere Memorial Cemetery, San Angelo, Texas.

 

Platoon Sergeant McCleery'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. P/Sgt. McCleery, U.S. Army, distinguished himself while serving as platoon leader of the 1st platoon of Company A. A combined force was assigned the mission of assaulting a reinforced company of North Vietnamese Army regulars, well entrenched on Hill 352, 17 miles west of Tam Ky. As P/Sgt. McCleery led his men up the hill and across an open area to close with the enemy, his platoon and other friendly elements were pinned down by tremendously heavy fire coming from the fortified enemy positions. Realizing the severe damage that the enemy could inflict on the combined force in the event that their attack was completely halted, P/Sgt. McCleery rose from his sheltered position and began a 1-man assault on the bunker complex. With extraordinary courage, he moved across 60 meters of open ground as bullets struck all around him and rockets and grenades literally exploded at his feet. As he came within 30 meters of the key enemy bunker, P/Sgt. McCleery began firing furiously from the hip and throwing hand grenades. At this point in his assault, he was painfully wounded by shrapnel, but, with complete disregard for his wound, he continued his advance on the key bunker and killed all of its occupants. Having successfully and single-handedly breached the enemy perimeter, he climbed to the top of the bunker he had just captured and, in full view of the enemy, shouted encouragement to his men to follow his assault. As the friendly forces moved forward, P/Sgt. McCleery began a lateral assault on the enemy bunker line. He continued to expose himself to the intense enemy fire as he moved from bunker to bunker, destroying each in turn. He was wounded a second time by shrapnel as he destroyed and routed the enemy from the hill. P/Sgt. McCleery is personally credited with eliminating several key enemy positions and inspiring the assault that resulted in gaining control of Hill 352. His extraordinary heroism at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, was in keeping with the highest standards of the military service, and reflects great credit on him, the Americal Division, and the U.S. Army.

 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...I forgot about Cyber Monday. Hmmmm....

Has everyone gone home? Ready to think about Christmas?

[SandRat]

All have cone home. Our house is back to normal. Still eating some left - overs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Are you ready to take on the new week?

[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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The norm of late...many Mom hallucinations to try to dispel without much success. Memory loss. “You didn’t tell me that.” *sigh* Yes, multiple times.

I’m also anxiously awaiting some snow cover. Temps are working their way down to minus territory later in the week, and we have no snow cover. Makes me worry about freezing pipes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch...

I cooked a little 3# turkey and sweet potatoes. Probably the last year I cook. (I’ve never been a cook, but I’ve tried to be a little traditional for my Mom since my Dad passed away.)

She’s not much into food anymore and just says, “whatever”.
A couple turkey sandwiches and she’ll be happy.

How about you?

[luvie]

Thanks, galz, for yet another story about a great American hero!...RIP...

[luvie]

...till they all come home....🇺🇸✝️✡️

[The Mayor]

Thank you Kathy! Yes, it’s been a lazy day.
Lots to do this week.

[MoochPooch]

Mine was quiet; spent with community members here. Weather got a little cold, but balmy compared to Alaska.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

Sorry I am late...I was jammin’.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Woohoo! ML jamming and having a blast. ((HUGS))

Have a wonderful Monday.

Did Penny wear her new coat today?

[Kathy in Alaska]

I like quiet. Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving.

[E.G.C.]

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?

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Sandrat. How’s it going?

[beachn4fun]

TO THE

FR CANTEEN

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

AWESOME

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Star and Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities.
Stopping by to salute

another American hero.

Even though I am retired,
the weekends still go by too fast for me.

Hope everyone had a wonderful
Thanksgiving holiday and
are now home, safe and sound.

So, come on 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

[E.G.C.]

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

[luvie]

....and hope they see that
...I wish them a Mahv'lus Monday!
As you see, I woke up too darn early!
How can I feel retired if I don't sleep in! LOL!
Anyhooooo....don't y'all work too hard!
Save yourself for the evening at home!
((((hugs))))

[beachn4fun]

haha

Good one.

Good morning night owl ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

How can I feel retired if I don't sleep in! LOL!

That's the way I look at it, too.