FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Charles George ~ 09 July 2018

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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Charles George

Info from here.

           

Charles George (August 23, 1932–November 30, 1952) was a U.S. Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat on November 30, 1952, during the Korean War. He was fatally wounded when he threw himself on a grenade to protect other soldiers in his company and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

George was born in Cherokee, North Carolina. He entered service at Whittier, North Carolina. At the time of George's death in battle he held the rank of Private First Class in Company C of the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. The action for which he received the Medal of Honor was near Songnae-dong, Korea.

The Medal of Honor was awarded on March 18, 1954. The citation read:

Pfc. George, a member of Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy on the night of November 30, 1952. He was a member of a raiding party committed to engage the enemy and capture a prisoner for interrogation. Forging up the rugged slope of the key terrain feature, the group was subjected to intense mortar and machine gun fire and suffered several casualties. Throughout the advance, he fought valiantly and, upon reaching the crest of the hill, leaped into the trenches and closed with the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. When friendly troops were ordered to move back upon completion of the assignment, he and 2 comrades remained to cover the withdrawal. While in the process of leaving the trenches a hostile soldier hurled a grenade into their midst. Pfc. George shouted a warning to 1 comrade, pushed the other soldier out of danger, and, with full knowledge of the consequences, unhesitatingly threw himself upon the grenade, absorbing the full blast of the explosion. Although seriously wounded in this display of valor, he refrained from any outcry which would divulge the position of his companions. The 2 soldiers evacuated him to the forward aid station and shortly thereafter he succumbed to his wound. Pfc. George's indomitable courage, consummate devotion to duty, and willing self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit upon himself and uphold the finest traditions of the military service.  

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[Kathy in Alaska]

He said he thinks they are starting to work.

I hope he makes it on the plane and can get to work. He has to drag his bags, packed for a couple months, with him. He’s hoping not to bring them home and wait for another flight.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mooch...glad you enjoyed his story.

[radu]

That’s good to hear. Antibiotics are usually pretty good about knocking those infections back fairly quickly. I hope that flying doesn’t make his sinuses throb.

It will suck if he ends up having to wait for another flight! That’s a lot of stuff to lug back and forth.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope Gizmo stays with you today.

You boys have a great Monday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh !!

radu.....#50!!

[left that other site]

Another gorgeous day!

More work on the house, an eye appointment and two lessons. I can take the bike because i don’t have to bring my guitar.

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!



CPL Joseph Maciel, USA
1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment
3rd Infantry Division
KIA Afghanistan, 7 July 2018




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[SkyDancer]

Good Morning Kathy! (((HUGS))) Well I did twelve flights and the other pilot did twelve - great day.

Will be heading out to Orlando (via Denver) then off to Philly, Detroit, LA, (with overnights) then Cleveland, Denver and home, long week.

[luvie]

R I P CPL Joseph Macie
KIA, Afghanistan, 7-7-2018
Remember this hero
as we go safely through our week.
He was at the front line
to keep it that way.
...as well as his brothers and sisters.

Ray Stevens~The Fallen Ones

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! (((hugs)))

All is well here. It rained over the weekend, so the lawn and gardens are looking really good!

Hope you and Gizmo had a wonderful weekend and that today goes well at the lake!

[left that other site]

Amen.

[fatima]

Prayers for his Family,Eternal rest Joseph Macie.

[luvie]

Amen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOW! That’s a lot of jumpers!! How many can you “carry”?

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

CPL Joseph Maciel, USA
1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment
3rd Infantry Division

Amazing Grace

[SkyDancer]

Good Morning! It’s a Cessna Caravan and we usually carry twelve sometimes more but the average is twelve.