FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: David Charles Dolby ~ 10 June 2019

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SGT David Charles Dolby

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Medal of Honor recipient, David Dolby.
Thank you, sir, for your service to our country.

David Charles Dolby (May 14, 1946 – August 6, 2010) was a United States Army soldier who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War.

Dolby was born on May 14, 1946, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He joined the Army from Philadelphia and by May 21, 1966, was serving in the Republic of Vietnam as a specialist four with Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). On that day, his platoon came under heavy fire which killed six soldiers and wounded a number of others, including the platoon leader. Throughout the ensuing four-hour battle, Dolby led his platoon in its defense, organized the extraction of the wounded, and directed artillery fire despite close-range attacks from enemy snipers and automatic weapons. He single-handedly attacked the hostile positions and silenced three machine guns, allowing a friendly force to execute a flank attack.

Dolby was subsequently promoted to sergeant and awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle. The medal was formally presented to him by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 28, 1967.

Dolby died on the morning of August 6, 2010, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, at age 64.

Rank and organization: Sergeant (then SP4c.), U.S. Army, Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

Place and date: Republic of Vietnam, 21 May 1966

Entered service at: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Born: 14 May 1946, Norristown, Pennsylvania

Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, when his platoon, while advancing tactically, suddenly came under intense fire from the enemy located on a ridge immediately to the front. 6 members of the platoon were killed instantly and a number were wounded, including the platoon leader. Sgt. Dolby's every move brought fire from the enemy. However, aware that the platoon leader was critically wounded, and that the platoon was in a precarious situation, Sgt. Dolby moved the wounded men to safety and deployed the remainder of the platoon to engage the enemy. Subsequently, his dying platoon leader ordered Sgt. Dolby to withdraw the forward elements to rejoin the platoon. Despite the continuing intense enemy fire and with utter disregard for his own safety, Sgt. Dolby positioned able bodied men to cover the withdrawal of the forward elements, assisted the wounded to the new position, and he, alone, attacked enemy positions until his ammunition was expended. Replenishing his ammunition, he returned to the area of most intense action, singlehandedly killed 3 enemy machine gunners and neutralized the enemy fire, thus enabling friendly elements on the flank to advance on the enemy redoubt. He defied the enemy fire to personally carry a seriously wounded soldier to safety where he could be treated and, returning to the forward area, he crawled through withering fire to within 50 meters of the enemy bunkers and threw smoke grenades to mark them for air strikes. Although repeatedly under fire at close range from enemy snipers and automatic weapons, Sgt. Dolby directed artillery fire on the enemy and succeeded in silencing several enemy weapons. He remained in his exposed location until his comrades had displaced to more secure positions. His actions of unsurpassed valor during 4 hours of intense combat were a source of inspiration to his entire company, contributed significantly to the success of the overall assault on the enemy position,and were directly responsible for saving the lives of a number of his fellow soldiers. Sgt. Dolby's heroism was in the highest tradition of the U.S. Army.

 

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June 10

Sharing Slices

Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 34–36; John 19:1–22

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

Steve, a sixty-two-year-old homeless military veteran, made his way to a warm climate where sleeping outdoors was tolerable year-round. One evening, as he displayed his hand-drawn art—his attempt to earn some money—a young woman approached and offered him several slices of pizza. Steve gratefully accepted. Moments later, Steve shared his bounty with another hungry, homeless person. Almost immediately, the same young woman resurfaced with another plate of food, acknowledging that he had been generous with what he’d been given.

Steve’s story illustrates the principle found in Proverbs 11:25 that when we’re generous with others, we’re likely to experience generosity as well. But we shouldn’t give with expecting something in return; rarely does our generosity return to us as quickly and obviously as it did for him. Rather, we give to help others in loving response to God’s instruction to do so (Philippians 2:3–4; 1 John 3:17). And when we do, God is pleased. While He’s under no obligation to refill our wallets or bellies, He often finds a way to refresh us—sometimes materially, other times spiritually.

Steve shared his second plate of pizza too with a smile and open hands. Despite his lack of resources, he is an example of what it means to live generously, willing to cheerfully share what we have with others instead of hoarding it for ourselves. As God leads and empowers us, may the same be said of us.

By Kirsten Holmberg

Reflect & Pray

With whom can you share today? How have you been blessed through another’s generosity?

We can be generous with what God’s given us.

 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

All rested and ready to take on the new week?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Back home again for four days ... posted earlier. (((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

Incredible All-American Heroism by Sgt/Mr. Dolby!

Thanks Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Good evening, MA!

What a great hero!
God bless him and his family!
Spring has finally sprung up here!
Sunny and nice breezes all weekend!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you and Blue get out for some fun today?

You and Penny get a good hike? What are you growing in your garden that Penny oversees?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...you have been all over the place lately.

Enjoy your 4 days at home. Hope you have nice weather.

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Oh indeed!

My job today was in the quaint seaside town of Duxbury, so I left an hour early and just rode around and around by the ocean.

Penny an I did a neighborhood hike in the morning before it got too hot, and then she lounged on the porch while i worked in my garden. Mostly bulbs and perennials, with some herbs and marigolds for color.

Irises are up now, and primroses should come later in June!

[luvie]

David Charles Dolby
May 14, 1946 – August 6, 2010
United States Army
Received the Medal of Honor
for his actions in the Vietnam War.
RIP Hero....
He did his duty all for US!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...an All-American hero for sure.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hope you had a nice, restful weekend. It’ll be a bit hectic this week and you need to be fresh for it.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Did you have a nice weekend? Hang out with the pups?

[radu]

Howdy, MS.B.

It’s about time Spring moved in up there! Y’all waited long enough for it.

[PROCON]

Yo radu!

Saw son and the pups yesterday. Today was a slow, go-nowhere-and-be-lazy day.

Howz things with you?

[radu]

Howdy, LUV.

I reckon you didn’t get the rain you hoped for today, huh?
I imagine the folks in Dallas wish they hadn’t gotten any.