FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: William D. Halyburton, Jr ~ 12 June 2017

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William D. Halyburton, Jr.

Info from here.

           

William David Halyburton, Jr., (October 2, 1924 – May 10, 1945) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in World War II. He earned the medal while serving as a corpsman attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit in the Battle of Okinawa.

Born on August 2, 1924, in Canton, North Carolina, Halyburton attended Canton Presbyterian Church before moving to Wilmington, North Carolina. He entered seminary at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, but left to enlist in the U.S. Naval Reserve in August 1943. Completing recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, Maryland, he was promoted to seaman second class in the fall. Remaining in the area, he attended the Hospital Corps School and was rated a pharmacist's mate third class. Receiving additional training, he was promoted to pharmacist's mate second class and departed for the Pacific war zone in December 1944 on board the transport USS General M. M. Patrick. Arriving in the area, he joined the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.

On May 10, 1945, Halyburton served with a Marine rifle company against the Japanese on Okinawa when they suffered numerous casualties after advancing into Awacha Draw. Exposed to enemy fire, he rushed to aid a fallen Marine the furthest away. Shielding the man with his own body while administering aid, Halyburton was mortally wounded. For this action, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He was one of two people from Haywood County, North Carolina, to receive the medal in World War II, the other being Max Thompson.

Halyburton is buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Honolulu, Hawaii.

The USS Halyburton (FFG-40), a guided missile frigate commissioned on January 4, 1984, was named in his honor. A number of other military structures have been named for him, including Halyburton Quarters in Charleston, South Carolina; a road at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland; and a barracks at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.

A public park in Wilmington is named for him, and in his birth city of Canton, Halliburton Street was re-spelled Halyburton Street in his honor

Halyburton's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with a Marine Rifle Company in the 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Chain, 10 May 1945. Undaunted by the deadly accuracy of Japanese counter fire as his unit pushed the attack through a strategically important draw, Halyburton unhesitatingly dashed across the draw and up the hill into an open fire-swept field where the company advance squad was suddenly pinned down under a terrific concentration of mortar, machine gun and sniper fire with resultant severe casualties. Moving steadily forward despite the enemy's merciless barrage, he reached the wounded marine who lay farthest away and was rendering first aid when his patient was struck for the second time by a Japanese bullet. Instantly placing himself in the direct line of fire, he shielded the fallen fighter with his own body and staunchly continued his ministrations although constantly menaced by the slashing fury of shrapnel and bullets falling on all sides. Alert, determined and completely unselfish in his concern for the helpless marine, he persevered in his efforts until he himself sustained mortal wounds and collapsed, heroically sacrificing himself that his comrade might live. By his outstanding valor and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of tremendous odds, Halyburton sustained and enhanced the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.

 

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[The Mayor]

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Nothing Is Useless

June 12, 2017

Nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58 nlt

In my third year battling discouragement and depression caused by limited mobility and chronic pain, I confided to a friend, “My body’s falling apart. I feel like I have nothing of value to offer God or anyone else.”

Her hand rested on mine. “Would you say it doesn’t make a difference when I greet you with a smile or listen to you? Would you tell me it’s worthless when I pray for you or offer a kind word?”

Do what you can with what you have and leave the results to God.

I settled into my recliner. “Of course not.”

She frowned. “Then why are you telling yourself those lies? You do all those things for me and for others.”

I thanked God for reminding me that nothing we do for Him is useless.

In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul assures us that our bodies may be weak now but they will be “raised in power” (v. 43). Because God promises we’ll be resurrected through Christ, we can trust Him to use every offering, every small effort done for Him, to make a difference in His kingdom (v. 58).

Even when we’re physically limited, a smile, a word of encouragement, a prayer, or a display of faith during our trial can be used to minister to the diverse and interdependent body of Christ. When we serve the Lord, no job or act of love is too menial to matter.

Jesus, thank You for valuing us and using us to build up others.

Do what you can with what you have and leave the results to God.

INSIGHT:

What small act of service can you perform today out of love for God?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...glad you are safety home and “jess hangin”.

[stylin19a]

Acting without question....bravery at its ultimate.
Where do we get such men ?

(Navy Corpsman wearing a Marine uniform with the globe & anchor ?
that’s ok, we always considered them our own anyway)

Semper Fi

[left that other site]

Here is where we went today:

http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/south-shore/norris-reservation.html

They say “two miles of trails” but we also went uphill on some lesser-used trails that aren’t part of the “easy walk” LOL!

[luvie]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....Sand grabs the gold!!

[luvie]

William David Halyburton, Jr.
October 2, 1924 – May 10, 1945
Recipient of the Medal Of Honor.
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with a Marine Rifle Company in the 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Chain, 10 May 1945."
God rest his soul.....

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Good evening Ma and Gang!
This is especially for my Sissy and Radu,
as they love cats ALMOST as much as I do!

Check out some of these uninvited guests!
I want the little white bebe kitteh!
Also love the young guy with his eyes opened wide
at finding a cat sleeping on him!
LOL!

Enjoy!

Link only:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4574212/Pictures-happens-cats-turn-uninvited.html

[luvie]

Soooo cute! Cats sure can find their way into your heart! Thanks for sharing!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....HartleyMBaldwin!!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I fell in love with the bedraggled little white kitten!
It followed me home!
Can I keep it, Ma?

[luvie]

it would be lucky to have you love it! :) it’s sooooo cute!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[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]

You’re welcome, Pro...did you have a nice day? Son time?

[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.]

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

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Canteen.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Star, (and Ma) for preparing
the Canteen for today's activities.
Happy Monday to all you retirees! hehe

To William David Halyburton, Jr.

Man is it HOT here. With plenty of humidity too. UGH!
Took our girls out before 7
and I had sweat running by the time
we got back 30 minutes later.
So the rest of the day
will be staying in the a/c.

Okay, I see it's already 8:40 and I need to make some calls
to schedule appointments, so I'll be in the lurker mode for another hour.

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

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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.

[E.G.C.]

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

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

Going ok, but a busy morning already. Got my appointments made now I need to do a few chores.

Howz it out your way?