FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: 1Lt George K Sisler ~ 11 June 2018

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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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.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

But it would have been nice if one of them had been kind enough to call to let me know.

Yes!!

[radu]

Yeah, you get enough dust there you know what it’s like. It isn’t fun, is it? But no dust today. They weren’t mowing or rolling, for one thing, and we got enough rain to tamp the dust down for a day or two.
The soybeans are loving the weather we’ve had. Enough rain for them and they love sunshine and heat. It’s amazing how fast the plants are shooting up this year.

[radu]

Hey, they’re men. They don’t think about something like that. LOL! Even Hubby’s cousin didn’t think to say anything and he’s here almost every day. He could have told Hubby to pass the word along to me. He did apologize last evening for not doing it. He’s the one who told me what’s going on.

That’s ok. I know I can sleep in the next two Saturdays. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep is good....LOL! And the apology was good, too.

[luvie]

I hope they continue to thrive so the farmers will enjoy a good crop. Our cotton farmers are really suffering with our total lack of rain in west Texas. Sad....

[radu]

Yes, I accepted his apology completely. I’d seen him pull in at the garage last evening and went out to ask if he knew why the museum was closed. He was surprised I hadn’t been told and was visibly upset. That’s when he apologized for not saying something himself. He thought I knew.

We’re both learning .... don’t take anything for granted. LOL

[radu]

What we hope for is rain later in the season when the beans pop out on the plants. Two years ago, the plants were loaded with pods but we didn’t get enough rain. Lots of beans but they were small. Takes more to fill a bushel when they’re tiny.

I feel so bad for your farmers. It stinks when the weather ruins everything. :-(

[luvie]

The farmers had an excellent crop last year, but they were hoping for more than one in a row. LOL!

Hope you get the rain at the right time for the beans! I think farming is riskier than Las Vegas!

[luvie]

Now

[luvie]

Now

[radu]

It’s ALWAYS nice to get a good crop two or more years in a row. Doesn’t always work out though.

Aunt Clara’s favorite saying was, “One has to be a gambler to be a farmer.”

[radu]

Yep, “now” it was. LOL

WOOHOO, ya got it!

I was watching Big Pig and Divi self-feeding. Well, Divi didn’t do a very good job so Raimis showed back up to feed him.

[luvie]

She is certainly right about that one! :)

[luvie]

I haven’t watched them eat today, but bravo on them learning to self-feed!

I noticed that the little one on the collapsed nest is learning to perch which is a very good thing for her.

[radu]

She sure is right about it!
It isn’t for the feint of heart. Some years, you just want to crumble in a heap.

[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 and thanks, Star for this morning’s thread.

[Kathy in Alaska]

My internet just came back up. ...

Good for him....and I bet he never forgets to check with you again about open or closed.

[radu]

It’s till within the four hours. Raimis showed up at 6:32 with the fish. It was cute watching Big Pig learn how to unzip the fish. She did a pretty good job.

Poor Divi got the leftovers and doesn’t quite have the strength to self-feed yet. Raimis must have been close by and he went to the rescue. Good daddy.

I do feel bad for the poor little Estonian eaglet. She misses her mom on top f being stuck on that miserable nest. Suvi has been close by a few times but hasn’t been to the nest since the banding. Fortunately Sulev is taking good care of her. He’s a good dad.

[radu]

Dang, don’cha hate it when internet goes kaplooey? GRRRRR!

Yes, I think he’ll do what he can to keep me informed now. It’s easier for him to do it since he’s here so often, tinkering on one vehicle or another with Hubby.

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

Luv.....#50!!