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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Archer T Gammon ~ 24 December 2018
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Posted on 12/23/2018 5:06:12 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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~ Hall of Heroes ~ Archer T. Gammon
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Archer T. Gammon (September 11, 1918 January 11, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decorationthe Medal of Honorfor his actions in World War II. Gammon joined the Army from Roanoke, Virginia in March 1942, and by January 11, 1945 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in Company A, 9th Armored Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division. On that day, near Bastogne, Belgium, he destroyed a German machine gun position before beginning a one-man assault on a Tiger Royal tank. He silenced a supporting machine gun emplacement and killed two infantrymen before he was killed by a shot from the tank. For these actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor a year later, on February 13, 1946. Gammon, aged 26 at his death, was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia. |
Staff Sergeant Gammon's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
He charged 30 yards through hip-deep snow to knock out a machinegun and its 3-man crew with grenades, saving his platoon from being decimated and allowing it to continue its advance from an open field into some nearby woods. The platoon's advance through the woods had only begun when a machinegun supported by riflemen opened fire and a Tiger Royal tank sent 88mm. shells screaming at the unit from the left flank. S/Sgt. Gammon, disregarding all thoughts of personal safety, rushed forward, then cut to the left, crossing the width of the platoon's skirmish line in an attempt to get within grenade range of the tank and its protecting foot troops. Intense fire was concentrated on him by riflemen and the machinegun emplaced near the tank. He charged the automatic weapon, wiped out its crew of 4 with grenades, and, with supreme daring, advanced to within 25 yards of the armored vehicle, killing 2 hostile infantrymen with rifle fire as he moved forward. The tank had started to withdraw, backing a short distance, then firing, backing some more, and then stopping to blast out another round, when the man whose single-handed relentless attack had put the ponderous machine on the defensive was struck and instantly killed by a direct hit from the Tiger Royal's heavy gun. By his intrepidity and extreme devotion to the task of driving the enemy back no matter what the odds, S/Sgt. Gammon cleared the woods of German forces, for the tank continued to withdraw, leaving open the path for the gallant squad leader's platoon.
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The USAT Sgt. Archer T. Gammon which served the United States Army at the end of World War II was named in his honor. |
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
12/23/2018 5:08:30 PM PST
by
SkyDancer
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To: Kathy in Alaska
“Where do we find these men?”
May GOD bless them!
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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posted on
12/23/2018 5:14:05 PM PST
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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Ponder It
December 24, 2018
Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Luke 2:19
During Oswald Chambers years at the Bible Training College in London (191115), he often startled the students with things he said during his lectures. One young woman explained that because discussion was reserved for the following mealtime together, Chambers would frequently be bombarded with questions and objections. She recalled that Oswald would often simply smile and say, Just leave it for now; it will come to you later. He encouraged them to ponder the issues and allow God to reveal His truth to them.
To ponder something is to concentrate and think deeply about it. After the events leading to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, followed by the appearance of angels and the shepherds who came to see the Messiah, Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart (Luke 2:19). New Testament scholar W. E. Vine said that ponder means to throw together, confer, to put one thing with another in considering circumstances (Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words).
When we struggle to understand the meaning of whats happening in our lives, we have Marys wonderful example of what it means to seek God and His wisdom.
When we, like her, accept Gods leading in our lives, we have many new things about His loving guidance to treasure and ponder in our hearts.
Father, guide us by Your Holy Spirit as we consider Your great love and embrace Your plan for our lives.
Allow yourself a few minutes of quiet during this busy season to sit and listen for what God might be saying to you.
Shepherds were considered to be irreligious because their shepherding work prevented them from performing their religious obligations at the temple. Because they were in contact with dead animals, birds, and insects, they were rendered ceremonially unclean all the time (Leviticus 5:25; 11:443). Its noteworthy that the birth of the Messiahthe Lamb of God (John 1:29) who is called our Good Shepherd (10:11)was first announced to despised shepherds!
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posted on
12/23/2018 5:21:50 PM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: SkyDancer
Hey there, Janey...((HUGS))...sounds like you are ready for a fun evening. Good luck!
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posted on
12/23/2018 5:36:21 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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~ Hall of Heroes: Archer T Gammon ~
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posted on
12/23/2018 5:58:08 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
12/23/2018 6:07:54 PM PST
by
Fiddlstix
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
12/23/2018 6:10:18 PM PST
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Repeal The 17th
Good evening, Repeal...many, many years in making this country great. God Bless them for sure.
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posted on
12/23/2018 6:14:23 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; beachn4fun; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
12/23/2018 6:31:22 PM PST
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: The Mayor; PROCON; mylife; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; mountainlion; Publius; Jet Jaguar; ...
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posted on
12/23/2018 6:35:27 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Howdy, Kathy.
Still enjoying clear skies or did crummy weather move back in like it did here?
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posted on
12/23/2018 7:00:20 PM PST
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you and Penny get to go for a walk today? We had mid-day sun, but it's pretty cold. Beautiful sitting inside and looking out.
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posted on
12/23/2018 7:04:57 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; y'all; laurenmarlowe; MS.BEHAVIN; mylife; NYTexan; TASMANIANRED; SandRat; ...
Archer T. Gammon
September 11, 1918 January 11, 1945
United States Army
Medal of Honor Recipient
R I P
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posted on
12/23/2018 7:10:32 PM PST
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
It’s cold here too, but sunny out, so Penny and I took a couple of walks, but nothing epic!
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posted on
12/23/2018 7:17:40 PM PST
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: LUV W
Howdy, LUV.
How are things down your way?
No head-bonking the pews this morning, I hope. :-)
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posted on
12/23/2018 7:38:46 PM PST
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Hope you get as few days off the Christmas holiday.
I work tomorrow, but we should get off early.
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posted on
12/23/2018 7:49:16 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Fiddlstix
Thanks, Fiddlstix, for the Christmas music.
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posted on
12/23/2018 8:17:55 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu
Hey, there, radu!
No head-bonking though I was kind of tired, no fault of Peaches. Just had a hard time dozing off...even with 1/2 a benadryl being taken. It usually puts me out like a light.
How are things there? Did you get a warm up? Hope it’s not still rainy and cold! Are the kitties all healthy right now?
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posted on
12/23/2018 8:21:34 PM PST
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
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