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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: David Charles Dolby ~ 10 June 2019
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Posted on 06/09/2019 5:07:33 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

 

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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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To: radu

Yeah, it was just nasty there. I hope our friends in that area are doing ok.

It didn’t rain but it was quite windy and now it’s cooler. It could still rain tomorrow...hopefully!

Did you get any more today? Are the corn tassels getting to you yet?


21 posted on 06/09/2019 7:26:47 PM PDT 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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To: PROCON

Sounds like a pretty darn good weekend. Fun yesterday and kicked back today. Hard to beat that with a big stick.

I went to a meeting last evening that had an interesting guest speaker. Since I had to make some food to take along, I didn’t work at the museum.

Kicked back today for the most part.

The best part of the weekend was rain, rain, and a little more rain. We were desperate for it.


22 posted on 06/09/2019 7:34:40 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: LUV W

Very nasty there. I watched one of the storm chasers as he drove around the city showing the mess left behind.

Glad you’re getting some cooler air blowing through. It must feel really good after the heat you had over the weekend.

We got a little over an inch of rain so far today. Not sure if we’ll get any more overnight but we’ll take it if it falls.

I’m wearin’ out the Kleenex box on my desk. LOL I’ve had to step outside a few times and the corn pollen is definitely in play.


23 posted on 06/09/2019 7:40:46 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Good evening, MS B...((HUGS))...he was, for sure, quite the hero.

Hurrah for you...spring has sprung! And a whole weekend of nice weather...double hurrah!!


24 posted on 06/09/2019 7:55:16 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: LUV W

Good evening, Luv...he sure did do his duty for us and our country.


25 posted on 06/09/2019 8:01:01 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: radu

It does feel good. We even turned the AC off and my feet are cold. AND, I’m not sweating. LOL!

You got a good bit of rain. It should have settled that nasty pollen a bit. Better buy lots of kleenex!


26 posted on 06/09/2019 8:53:17 PM PDT 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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To: radu

Good evening, radu...is it still gently raining? Nothing here...and now, at 7:30 the sun is coming out.

How long until the corn is ready? Has it had enough rain the last few days?

Allowed myself to just sit and read a whole book this morning...it was nice. Homework and laundry just started.


27 posted on 06/09/2019 9:04:44 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: LUV W

Must be really nice and cool of your feet are cold with no AC going.
It’s cool here tonight but very muggy. The ACs are on but the compressors aren’t coming on often. They’re primarily just blowing air.

The plants are going crazy spewing pollen after all this rain. I stepped outside again a few minutes ago and my nose instantly plugged up.
Kleenex is on the list for the store run tomorrow. LOL


28 posted on 06/09/2019 9:07:12 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I met him at a Vietnam veterans/civilian VN workers conference sponsored by the Radix Foundation in Boston in 2004. He was known as “The gentle giant”.

He was written up in a front page news article in either the Phil. Inquirer or Bulletin when he was originally given the MOH. He was just a kid back then but what a man he turned out to be in the heat of battle.

RIP - Dolby.


29 posted on 06/09/2019 9:09:13 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Hey there, Kathy.

The rain appears to be over for now. There was rain on the radar earlier but it’s all gone now. We have a day or two ahead and the sun is going to make the corn (and grass) go nuts. Hubby isn’t happy about the grass part. LOL

The corn won’t be ready for harvest until fall. It’s just started putting out tassels to pollinate and in a short time, the ears will appear.
Everything got a nice dose of rain over the past few days .... 4.27 inches. It all looks so fresh and happy now.

It sounds like you had a very good day. But alas, all good things must come to an end. Homework and laundry ... :-(


30 posted on 06/09/2019 9:17:21 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: radu

Making my eyes water just to think about all that pollen! I’m coughing probably from all the crud that blew in with the cold front. There was lots of dust in the air most of the day, and heaven knows what else.


31 posted on 06/09/2019 9:31:15 PM PDT 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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To: LUV W

Dust is plenty enough to make one gasp and wheeze. We had a lot in the air here until the rain finally moved in. Now we have pollen galore. Can’t win fer losin’. LOL
Buy stock in Kleenex. We’ll make ya rich!


32 posted on 06/09/2019 9:38:09 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: radu

I wish I had bought their stock ages ago! LOL! *coffcoff*

It’s now 65 degrees. Doesn’t that sound awesome?


33 posted on 06/09/2019 10:18:51 PM PDT 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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To: LUV W

I wish I’d bought their stock years ago too. That and cat litter. LOL

your 65 degrees does sound nice. We aren’t much warmer at 70 but it’s a wet cool. There’s been a little patchy fog already tonight.


34 posted on 06/09/2019 10:25:17 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: radu

It is nice. Of course, I haven’t been outside to sample it firsthand, but 65 is just nice.

I love fog! It makes things so quiet.


35 posted on 06/09/2019 11:33:38 PM PDT 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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To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; radu; MEG33; beachn4fun; All
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.

How's everyone doing this morning?

36 posted on 06/09/2019 11:33:57 PM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: LUV W

I thought you would have gone out to enjoy it for a little bit at least. Still too much dust in the air?

I like fog because it adds a little mystery to the surroundings.


37 posted on 06/09/2019 11:39:29 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: E.G.C.

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

Was it another crowded day at the lake yesterday? Did you let Gizmo drag you through the shrubbery again? LOL


38 posted on 06/09/2019 11:50:35 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: radu
Not too crowded. We did have a line of storms swoop down here from Kansas. Luckily It veered off to the East. We did get some outflow winds from it though.

Gizmo decided he wanted to walk through a bush out at the lake yesterday.((LOL))It was hard to keep up with him. We had a great time though.

39 posted on 06/10/2019 12:30:34 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: E.G.C.

I saw the line of storms when they were in KS but it looked like they’d miss your area. Glad that was the case.
We had a good amount of rain and a few thunder storms here but nothing severe. It looks like things will be nice for the majority of us the next day or two at least.

Gizmo is a little rascal, isn’t he? Keeps you on your toes! :-)


40 posted on 06/10/2019 12:48:30 AM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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