FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Harold O. Messerschmidt ~ 25 November 2019

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Harold O. Messerschmidt

Info from here.

           

Harold O. Messerschmidt (1923 – September 17, 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

Messerschmidt joined the Army from Chester, Pennsylvania in May 1943, and by September 17, 1944 was serving as a Sergeant in Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. During a German attack on that day, near Radden, France, he led and encouraged his men until everyone in his unit had been killed or wounded. Ignoring his own wounds, he continued to fight the enemy force alone in hand to hand combat until he was killed. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor ten months later, on July 17, 1946.

Messerschmidt, aged 20 or 21 at his death, was buried in Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Barnesville, Pennsylvania.

 

Sergeant Messerschmidt's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. Braving machinegun, machine pistol, and rifle fire, he moved fearlessly and calmly from man to man along his 40-yard squad front, encouraging each to hold against the overwhelming assault of a fanatical foe surging up the hillside. Knocked to the ground by a burst from an enemy automatic weapon, he immediately jumped to his feet, and ignoring his grave wounds, fired his submachine gun at the enemy that was now upon them, killing 5 and wounding many others before his ammunition was spent. Virtually surrounded by a frenzied foe and all of his squad now casualties, he elected to fight alone, using his empty submachine gun as a bludgeon against his assailants. Spotting 1 of the enemy about to kill a wounded comrade, he felled the German with a blow of his weapon. Seeing friendly reinforcements running up the hill, he continued furiously to wield his empty gun against the foe in a new attack, and it was thus that he made the supreme sacrifice. Sgt. Messerschmidt's sustained heroism in hand-to-hand combat with superior enemy forces was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

 

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Hi Everybody!

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[mylife]

Hard way to go.

[mylife]

Hard way to go.

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Thanks Kathy for honoring tonight’s Hero!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...rain? Is it cold?

We just, all of a sudden, started snowing again. Everything is all white again.

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Rainy, windy, and cold.

But I FINISHED my painting project!

It looks good, but took a whole week to do.

[MuttTheHoople]

Harold O. Messerschmidt

One of the reasons we won World War II, was because America had better Germans than the Germans did.

[mylife]

If everyone was dead, who filed the report?

[mylife]

Gnight Gang...

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[mountainlion]

A lot of brave men gave their life for us. We have a bunch of men and women fighting an unseen battle right now and they may never be acknowledged. Thank Q unseen army.

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November 25

God’s Special Treasure

Bible in a Year:

• Ezekiel 24–26
• 1 Peter 2

But you are . . . God’s special possession. 1 Peter 2:9

Imagine a vast throne room. Seated on the throne is a great king. He’s surrounded by all manner of attendants, each on their best behavior. Now imagine a box that sits at the king’s feet. From time to time the king reaches down and runs his hands through the contents. And what’s in the box? Jewels, gold, and gemstones particular to the king’s tastes. This box holds the king’s treasures, a collection that brings him great joy. Can you see that image in your mind’s eye?

The Hebrew word for this treasure is segulah, and it means “special possession.” That word is found in such Old Testament Scriptures as Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 7:6, and Psalm 135:4, where it refers to the nation of Israel. But that same word picture shows up in the New Testament by way of the pen of Peter the apostle. He’s describing the “people of God,” those who “have received mercy” (1 Peter 2:10), a collection now beyond the nation of Israel. In other words, he’s talking about those who believe in Jesus, both Jew and gentile. And he writes “But you are . . . God’s special possession” (v. 9).  

Imagine that! The great and powerful King of heaven considers you among His special treasures. He has rescued you from the grip of sin and death. He claims you as His own. The King’s voice says, “This one I love. This one is mine.”

By: John Blase

Reflect & Pray

Can you recall a time when someone genuinely called you “special”? What effect did it have on you? What does it mean for you to know that you’re precious to God?

High King of heaven, my identity is found entirely in You, and You call me Your special treasure. I know this isn’t because of anything I’ve done, but because of everything You are.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, my...he fought to the end.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...he was a true hero. I’m glad we could read about him.

It has unexpectedly started to snow again and everything is now white. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

[TADSLOS]

Well said. That’s some true warrior heroics right there...

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Harold O. Messerschmidt ~

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Harold O. Messerschmidt
1923 – September 17, 1944
United States Army
recipient of the United States Medal of Honor
—for his actions in World War II.
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