FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Carlos Lozada ~ 12 July 2021

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Carlos Lozada
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Carlos James Lozada (September 6, 1946 - November 20, 1967), was a Private First Class in the United States Army and was killed in action in Vietnam. He was one of five Puerto Ricans who were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions.

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The United States at that time was involved in the Vietnam War and on June 11, 1967, Lozada was sent to Vietnam and assigned to Co. A, 2nd Battalion, 503 Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade.

On November 20, 1967, at Dak To in the Republic of Vietnam, PFC Lozada spotted a North Vietnamese Army company rapidly approaching his outpost. He alerted his comrades and opened fire with a machine gun, killing at least twenty of the enemy soldiers and disrupting their initial attack. He realized that if he abandoned his position there would be nothing to hold back the surging North Vietnamese soldiers and that his entire company withdrawal would be jeopardized - as a result he told his comrades to move to the back and that he would supply cover for them. He continued to deliver a heavy and accurate volume of suppressive fire against the enemy until he was mortally wounded and had to be carried out during the withdrawal.

PFC Lozada was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for distinguishing himself in the Battle of Dak To.

PFC Lozada was buried with full military honors in Long Island National Cemetery located in Farmingdale, New York. His name is located in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Panel 30E-Row 045. His name is also inscribed in "El Monumento de la Recordacion" (Monument of Remembrance), dedicated to Puerto Rico's fallen soldiers and situated in front of the Capitol Building in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Bronx honored him by naming a playground in his honor located behind 175 Willis Ave. On November 11, 2008, the Government of Puerto Rico unveiled in the Capitol Rotunda the oil portrait of PFC Carlos James Lozada.

The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to:

LOZADA, CARLOS JAMES

Rank and organization:Private First Class,
U.S. Army, Company A, 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade.
Place and date: Dak To, Republic of Vietnam, November 20, 1967.
Entered service at: New York, N.Y.
Born: September 6, 1946, Caguas, puerto Rico. Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Lozada, U.S. Army, distinguished himself at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in the battle of Dak To. While serving as a machine gunner with 1st platoon, Company A, Pfc. Lozada was part of a 4-man early warning outpost, located 35 meters from his company's lines. At 1400 hours a North Vietnamese Army company rapidly approached the outpost along a well defined trail. Pfc. Lozada alerted his comrades and commenced firing at the enemy who were within 10 meters of the outpost. His heavy and accurate machinegun fire killed at least 20 North Vietnamese soldiers and completely disrupted their initial attack. Pfc. Lozada remained in an exposed position and continued to pour deadly fire upon the enemy despite the urgent pleas of his comrades to withdraw. The enemy continued their assault, attempting to envelop the outpost. At the same time enemy forces launched a heavy attack on the forward west flank of Company A with the intent to cut them off from their battalion. Company A was given the order to withdraw. Pfc. Lozada apparently realized that if he abandoned his position there would be nothing to hold back the surging North Vietnamese soldiers and that the entire company withdrawal would be jeopardized. He called for his comrades to move back and that he would stay and provide cover for them. He made this decision realizing that the enemy was converging on 3 sides of his position and only meters away, and a delay in withdrawal meant almost certain death. Pfc. Lozada continued to deliver a heavy, accurate volume of suppressive fire against the enemy until he was mortally wounded and had to be carried during the withdrawal. His heroic deed served as an example and an inspiration to his comrades throughout the ensuing 4-day battle. Pfc. Lozada's actions are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

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[radu]

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

Did your tuck behave so you could take Gizmo to Comanche Lake?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope you and Gizmo have a wonderful adventure today.

Enjoy your Monday.

[E.G.C.]

Yes, thankfully it did and we had a great visit. My brother is going to call the auto place to see about putting new anti-freeze in it.

Also, the guys from the lawn service promised they would come today and mow the lawn. Keeping our fingers crossed as today marks 3 weeks since it was mowed.

We had a line of storms move through early Sunday morning which dumped a lot of rain and also caused a brief power outage here at the house. Rain is what makes the grass grow.

So, here are the pics from Comanche Lake yesterday.

[radu]

Well, good. I’m glad y’all were able to get out to roam around the lake. I’ll bet Gizmo was really glad!

I wondered if those storms caused any problems for you. They looked ugly on the radar. That system had calmed down by the time it reached us and only gave us some heavy rain.

Yep, rain makes the grass grow alright. Hubby mowed ours Friday and you can’t tell now after rain every day since. Your yard must look like the tall grass at the lake by now after three weeks. LOL My fingers are crossed, too, that the guys show up to mow today.

[The Mayor]

Relaxing, great food and atmosphere.
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[luvie]

Every. Single. Night. Early Birds! LOL!
I lay down and all the thoughts pop up.
Anyhooooo....hope all y'all have a Mahv'lus Monday
....and a Wonderful Week!
Mine will include a nap! 💤
((((hugs))))

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! (((hugs))) Hope the lawn guys showed up. I know you're getting frustrated. If it keeps growning, Gizmo will be able to hide in the grass!

Love this pic..he seems to love the water so much!

[luvie]

I think the rose bush has a bud. I look forward to seeing that gorgeous color and smelling the wonderful scent again.

[luvie]

Meeeeee!

[luvie]

Meeeeee!

[luvie]

Happy Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Mayor!

[The Mayor]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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Thanks, unique!

luvie.....#50!!