FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Charles F Carey, Jr ~ 22 March 2021

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Charles F. Carey, Jr.
Info from here.

           

Charles F. Carey, Jr. (died January 9, 1945) 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.

Carey joined the Army from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and by January 8, 1945 was serving as a technical sergeant in the 397th Infantry Regiment 100th Infantry Division. During a German attack on that day and the following day, in Rimling, France, he organized and led a series of patrols against the enemy forces. With his patrols, he rescued American soldiers who had been attacked or surrounded, captured a house and sixteen prisoners, and disabled an enemy tank. He was killed by a sniper later in the day on January 9. For these actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor six months later in July 1945.

Carey was buried at the Ardennes American Cemetery in Neupré, Belgium.

Technical Sergeant Carey's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

He was in command of an antitank platoon when about 200 enemy infantrymen and 12 tanks attacked his battalion, overrunning part of its position. After losing his guns, T/Sgt. Carey, acting entirely on his own initiative, organized a patrol and rescued 2 of his squads from a threatened sector, evacuating those who had been wounded. He organized a second patrol and advanced against an enemy-held house from which vicious fire issued, preventing the free movement of our troops. Covered by fire from his patrol, he approached the house, killed 2 snipers with his rifle, and threw a grenade in the door. He entered alone and a few minutes later emerged with 16 prisoners. Acting on information he furnished, the American forces were able to capture an additional 41 Germans in adjacent houses. He assembled another patrol, and, under covering fire, moved to within a few yards of an enemy tank and damaged it with a rocket. As the crew attempted to leave their burning vehicle, he calmly shot them with his rifle, killing 3 and wounding a fourth. Early in the morning of January 9, German infantry moved into the western part of the town and encircled a house in which T/Sgt. Carey had previously posted a squad. Four of the group escaped to the attic. By maneuvering an old staircase against the building, T/Sgt. Carey was able to rescue these men. Later that day, when attempting to reach an outpost, he was struck down by sniper fire. The fearless and aggressive leadership of T/Sgt. Carey, his courage in the face of heavy fire from superior enemy forces, provided an inspiring example for his comrades and materially helped his battalion to withstand the German onslaught.

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[SkyDancer]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...you still home? Able to get to Denver yet?

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks for honoring tonight’s Hero!

[lightman]

Thanks for keeping their heroism before us!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AAC...did you survive the COLD spell without injury?

[Army Air Corps]

I made it through with nary a problem.

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March 22

Sweeter than Honey

Bible in a Year:

• Joshua 10–12
• Luke 1:39–56

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Psalm 119:103

On Chicago Day in October 1893, the city’s theaters shut down because the owners figured everyone would be attending the World’s Fair. Over seven hundred thousand people went, but Dwight Moody (1837–1899) wanted to fill a music hall at the other end of Chicago with preaching and teaching. His friend R. A. Torrey (1856–1928) was skeptical that Moody could draw a crowd on the same day as the fair. But by God’s grace, he did. As Torrey later concluded, the crowds came because Moody knew “the one Book that this old world most longs to know—the Bible.” Torrey longed for others to love the Bible as Moody did, reading it regularly with dedication and passion.

God through His Spirit brought people back to Himself at the end of the nineteenth century in Chicago, and He continues to speak today. We can echo the psalmist’s love for God and His Scriptures as he exclaims, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103). For the psalmist, God’s messages of grace and truth acted as a light for his path, a lamp for his feet (v. 105).

How can you grow more in love with the Savior and His message? As we immerse ourselves in Scripture, God will increase our devotion to Him and guide us, shining His light along the paths we walk.

Reflect & Pray

In what ways does your life change when you read the Bible regularly? How could you ensure you don’t lose this practice in the busyness of your daily life?

Gracious God, You’ve given me the gift of Scripture. Help me to read it and digest it, that I might serve You faithfully.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Charles F Carey, Jr ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...more gardening for you, porch protecting for Penny?

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Nope to the Denver scene. I took a jump with Alaska AL to Atlanta and Frontier over to Orlando. My routes were easy, just up and down the east coast due to bad weather in central US. Got home this morning and heading out again on Wednesday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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Charles F. Carey, Jr.
died January 9, 1945
United States Army
Medal of Honor Recipient
For actions in World War II.
🇺🇸 God Rest His Hero Soul...🇺🇸

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, Pro...has spring sprung? We are having long sunny days, and LOTS of melting, but still cold temps and snow in the forecast. We’re not done with winter yet.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...we MUST remember their sacrifice.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Hope you are all rested and ready to take on the new week.

We have lots of melting in the sunshine, but temps still cold. And they say more snow is coming this week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Busy, busy! Enjoy your few days home and then back into the skies!