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Stephen Holden Doane

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Stephen Holden Doane (October 13, 1947 – March 25, 1969) 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.

Doane joined the Army from Albany, New York in 1967, and went through Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning. By March 25, 1969 was serving as a first lieutenant in Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. During a firefight on that day, in Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam, Doane destroyed an enemy bunker by carrying an activated hand grenade into it, sacrificing himself to take out the hostile position.

Doane, aged 21 at his death, was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia.

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. First Lt. Doane was serving as a platoon leader when his company, engaged in a tactical operation, abruptly contacted an enemy force concealed in protected bunkers and trenches. Three of the leading soldiers were pinned down by enemy crossfire. One was seriously wounded. After efforts of 1 platoon to rescue these men had failed, it became obvious that only a small group could successfully move close enough to destroy the enemy position and rescue or relieve the trapped soldiers, 1st Lt. Doane, although fully aware of the danger of such an action, crawled to the nearest enemy bunker and silenced it. He was wounded but continued to advance to a second enemy bunker. As he prepared to throw a grenade, he was again wounded. Undaunted, he deliberately pulled the pin on the grenade and lunged with it into the enemy bunker, destroying this final obstacle. 1st Lt. Doane's supreme act enabled his company to rescue the trapped men without further casualties. The extraordinary courage and selflessness displayed by this officer were an inspiration to his men and are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army

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To: ExTexasRedhead

That is wonderful. Thanks for posting it.

21 posted on 05/14/2017 6:57:22 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("We will be one people, under one God, saluting one American flag." --Donald Trump)

To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH FOR OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!

Oorah And Godspeed To Our Troops Who Run To The Sound Of The Guns!

American Troops Charging At St. Mihiel, France, 1918

Soldiers of the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
Move Out Over The Seawall On "Utah" Beach, 6 June 1944.

Marines Move Out Under Sniper Fire En Route To Seoul
Inchon, Korea, 17 September 1950.

Troops Of The 9th Infantry Division, U.S Army,
Advancing Through The Rice Paddies
Vietnam.

U.S. Marines On The Move In Afghanistan
4 October 2009.

22 posted on 05/14/2017 7:14:55 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel protect us in Battle!)

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

Did you and Mrs Mayor have a nice Mother’s Day?

Ready to take on the new week?

23 posted on 05/14/2017 7:19:58 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: ExTexasRedhead

Blurry monitor.....

What a wonderful awakening this father had...

Thanks for the great article!! God Bless the keepers of our freedom.

24 posted on 05/14/2017 7:30:09 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Welcome to the Canteen, shanover, and we thank you for your service to our country.

25 posted on 05/14/2017 7:34:52 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: ConorMacNessa

In first....Mac grabs the gold!!

26 posted on 05/14/2017 7:36:53 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

And in second....Sand snags the silver!!

27 posted on 05/14/2017 7:40:55 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

And rounding out the top three....The Mayor bags the bronze!

28 posted on 05/14/2017 8:00:10 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC; ConorMacNessa; radu; PROCON; spel_grammer_an_punct_polise; All

1 Lt. Stephen Holden Doane
October 13, 1947 – March 25, 1969
Medal of Honor Recipient
🇺🇸Hero!🇺🇸

29 posted on 05/14/2017 8:17:50 PM PDT by luvie (Be still and know that I Am GOD.....Psalm 46:10)

That he was, Pro, that he was.

Did you have a nice weekend?

We got a little rain yesterday and all overcast with a little rain today.

30 posted on 05/14/2017 8:40:19 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: ConorMacNessa

...till they all come home....

31 posted on 05/14/2017 8:51:17 PM PDT by luvie (Be still and know that I Am GOD.....Psalm 46:10)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Good weekend, Kathy.

Zach's Mom and Sister are in London and Scotland on vacation so he's been hanging with me a lot for free meals, LOL!

I love it, of course.

32 posted on 05/14/2017 9:10:25 PM PDT by PROCON

To: ConorMacNessa

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

33 posted on 05/14/2017 9:24:19 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: left that other site

Good evening/morning, ML...((HUGS))...hope you and Penny had a good Mother’s Day.

34 posted on 05/14/2017 9:31:10 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Welcome to the Canteen, Lumper20, and we thank you for your service to our country.

God Bless your 1LT and we thank him for giving his all for our freedom.

35 posted on 05/14/2017 9:38:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Free meals are a great incentive. d:o)

36 posted on 05/14/2017 9:41:38 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Good evening, Luv...did you have a nice Mother’s Day?

37 posted on 05/14/2017 9:53:07 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian..the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

Howdy, Kathy! (((hugs)))

Yes, it was a very good...quiet...day. My favorite kind! :)

Did you and your mom have a nice one, too. Did any of your siblings drop by?

38 posted on 05/14/2017 10:23:46 PM PDT by luvie (Be still and know that I Am GOD.....Psalm 46:10)

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?

39 posted on 05/14/2017 11:50:38 PM PDT by E.G.C.

I had a 1LT continue to direct fast movers and refuse help as he was shot through the chest and knew he was dying.

God Bless your 1LT

40 posted on 05/15/2017 4:07:50 AM PDT by beachn4fun (When a crowd adopts a point of view en masse, all critical thinking stops...William Powers)

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