FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Carlos Lozada ~ 22 October 2018

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Carlos Lozada
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Carlos James Lozada (September 6, 1946 – November 20, 1967), was a Private First Class in the United States Army and was killed in action in Vietnam. He was one of five Puerto Ricans who were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions.

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The United States at that time was involved in the Vietnam War and on June 11, 1967, Lozada was sent to Vietnam and assigned to Co. A, 2nd Battalion, 503 Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade.

On November 20, 1967, at Dak To in the Republic of Vietnam, PFC Lozada spotted a North Vietnamese Army company rapidly approaching his outpost. He alerted his comrades and opened fire with a machine gun, killing at least twenty of the enemy soldiers and disrupting their initial attack. He realized that if he abandoned his position there would be nothing to hold back the surging North Vietnamese soldiers and that his entire company withdrawal would be jeopardized - as a result he told his comrades to move to the back and that he would supply cover for them. He continued to deliver a heavy and accurate volume of suppressive fire against the enemy until he was mortally wounded and had to be carried during the withdrawal.

PFC Lozada was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for distinguishing himself in the Battle of Dak To.

PFC Lozada was buried with full military honors in Long Island National Cemetery located in Farmingdale, New York. His name is located in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Panel 30E-Row 045. His name is also inscribed in "El Monumento de la Recordacion" (Monument of Remembrance), dedicated to Puerto Rico's fallen soldiers and situated in front of the Capitol Building in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Bronx honored him by naming a playground in his honor located behind 175 Willis Ave. On November 11, 2008, the Government of Puerto Rico unveiled in the Capitol Rotunda the oil portrait of PFC Carlos James Lozada.

The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to:

LOZADA, CARLOS JAMES

Rank and organization:Private First Class,
U.S. Army, Company A, 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade.
Place and date: Dak To, Republic of Vietnam, November 20, 1967.
Entered service at: New York, N.Y.
Born: September 6, 1946, Caguas, puerto Rico. Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Lozada, U.S. Army, distinguished himself at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in the battle of Dak To. While serving as a machine gunner with 1st platoon, Company A, Pfc. Lozada was part of a 4-man early warning outpost, located 35 meters from his company's lines. At 1400 hours a North Vietnamese Army company rapidly approached the outpost along a well defined trail. Pfc. Lozada alerted his comrades and commenced firing at the enemy who were within 10 meters of the outpost. His heavy and accurate machinegun fire killed at least 20 North Vietnamese soldiers and completely disrupted their initial attack. Pfc. Lozada remained in an exposed position and continued to pour deadly fire upon the enemy despite the urgent pleas of his comrades to withdraw. The enemy continued their assault, attempting to envelop the outpost. At the same time enemy forces launched a heavy attack on the forward west flank of Company A with the intent to cut them off from their battalion. Company A was given the order to withdraw. Pfc. Lozada apparently realized that if he abandoned his position there would be nothing to hold back the surging North Vietnamese soldiers and that the entire company withdrawal would be jeopardized. He called for his comrades to move back and that he would stay and provide cover for them. He made this decision realizing that the enemy was converging on 3 sides of his position and only meters away, and a delay in withdrawal meant almost certain death. Pfc. Lozada continued to deliver a heavy, accurate volume of suppressive fire against the enemy until he was mortally wounded and had to be carried during the withdrawal. His heroic deed served as an example and an inspiration to his comrades throughout the ensuing 4-day battle. Pfc. Lozada's actions are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

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[mylife]

I love you all, Roll on buddies.

Gnight

[mylife]

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[mylife]

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[radu]

We had clouds last night so the temp didn’t drop as early or as much as tonight. No clouds now. Thankfully no wind. It blew pretty hard last night.

Those poor kittens don’t know what to think of the chill, do they? I reckon any critter’s first winter is rough for them.

Indeed, the tootsies are sock-covered and they ain’t happy ‘bout it. LOL! But the days of flip flops are over for a while. :-(

[luvie]

I had to LOL when Peaches and Ginger dashed outside for their first snow! Quite a reaction to it. They were really quick to get the job done.

I don’t think they went out much that winter at all. :)

[luvie]

Well, it’s kind of early, but after waking up early this morning, I’m pretty sleepy.

I am going to try my experiment with the kitties tomorrow when I feed them. I did a trial run tonight and after looking at me like I lost my mind, they went into the carrier to eat. Tomorrow, whoever is in there gets the door slammed and they go to the vet. I’ve already asked my friend if it’s ok just to bring them with no appointment. Cross your fingers. :)

See ya tomorrow!

[radu]

Yeah, kittehs’ first experiences with snow can be a hoot to watch. LOL!

Some seem to like it though. Our Frodo would walk around the yard while it came down and would look like a walking snowball as it piled up on him. Come to think of it, the silly cat liked rain too. The others would be on the porch or under some other shelter and he’d be out in the yard every time, rain or snow.

Percy likes snow, too, though not rain. When I go out to get snow pix, he tags along and has a grand time.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Monday morning and ((HUGS)) 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. How’s everyone doing this morning?

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

Did you and Gizmo have a lot of company at the lake again?

[E.G.C.]

There was a couple fishing at the lake but other than that, just me and Gizmo. 😀

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Cold there now?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending prayers with you in the morning, my.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope you and Gizmo have a fun day at the lake, and you have nice weather.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mooch...only mid 40s and rain off and on.

Weather can’t seem to make up its mind.

Did you get boots for the winter?

[MoochPooch]

Not yet. I’m hoping this week to shop for boots — both for snow & for everyday.

October began with the AC on; now I am worried about frost.

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

E.....#50!!

[E.G.C.]

Thanks Kathy. I think we’re going to have great weather today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy shopping!

We have more rain for most of the week, but the weekend is supposed to bring below freezing nights....not good. Ice!!

[left that other site]

Thanks!

I am going back to work today. Three students in a row.

[mylife]

Thanks Ma.
I’ll stick them in my pocket.