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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[luvie]

I hope the Eastonian mom will come back to the nest soon. I can’t believe it scared her than badly. The other parents came back in Davistati, didn’t they?

I had to smile when Divi put that stick on BigPig. Like you stay on your side and I’ll stay on mine. LOL! Now that Divi isn’t starving, they are fun to watch. Is Divi also Vilnis? So confusing. :)

I’d better head out. The early. morning alarm has just about caught up with me. See ya mañana!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, E...((HUGS))...hope you and Gizmo can get out and play today.

You boys have a great Monday.

[E.G.C.]

Thanks, Kathy. Typing this message on the Windows 10 keyboard. It’s been down for several days but now it’s working again.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Glad you are up and going again.

[radu]

It appears Suvi is a first-time mom and the banding upset her an awful lot. There’s a chance she’ll go back to the nest since she’s been hanging around but who knows? Those eagles are timid about people, unlike our bald eagles.
She’s probably also upset about the nest collapsing as badly as it has.
Sulev is older and he apparently isn’t as easily upset. He’s very devoted to his little girl.

I don’t know if both parents have been back to the one Latvian nest. The cam’s far enough from the nest that it’s hard to see them well enough to tell them apart. At least one of them is still taking care of the eaglets.

Big Pig and Divi won’t be banded after all. They don’t want to take a chance with upsetting Raimis and Milda since both are young parents.

I was laughing at Divi putting the stick on Big Pig too. Silly bird. They’re both funny to watch.

Yes, Divi is Vilnis. Divi is the name I gave him before they were officially named. It’s Latvian for “Two” since he was the second to hatch. Big Pig’s official name is Robis but I had named her Vienu, which means “One”. Then I started calling her Big Pig when she wouldn’t allow Divi to eat for so long.

Good night and sleep well. Catch ya tomorrow.

[left that other site]

We found a new hiking place, along the North River, right in my own town. Lots to explore without going too far at all.

And, Yes. I had a LOVELY ride on Blue, with her sparkling new windshield!

[luvie]

I hope Suvi does come back to take care of her eaglet. Maybe as she watches dad take care of the eaglet, she’ll realize that it’s ok.

I just had to laugh while watching the stick trick. The look on Robis’s face...”what th’ heck is that silly brother of mine doing now!” Divi did a pretty good job at picking at the nestovers. He’s catching up quick!

[luvie]

Do you ever get the feeling......?
I know you who work have! LOL!
Bosses are like moms.
Eyes in the back of their head!
Hope this is a good week for all you Early Birds!
No drama...no hard demands!
Me? I'm just chillin'!
Retirement is GREAT, y'all!
Anywhooooooooo....🦉.....have a Mahv'lus Monday!
(((hugs)))

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! (((hugs)))

All is well here...just the normal hot weather for June. 97 right now, but it’s supposed to get up to 102 or so. Hope it doesn’t make it. LOL

Hope you and Giz have a great day at the lake! .....and pie afterwards! :)

[radu]

Just got home from the vet clinic and doing a quick run through things before feeding the cats and us. I checked in on the birds and Suvi is at the nest with her baby! She was sitting with her as it got dark there so all’s well.

Divi has had to grow up quickly due to what’s gone on at their nest. But he’s proven himself to be a survivor and we’re proud of the lil bird.

He’s also humorous to watch at times. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Trying to catch up.........

Good evening, mountainlion....I sure do agree with you.

"We haven’t run out of Heroes but I hope we run out of wars."