FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Ola L Mize ~ 12 June 2023

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Ola L. Mize
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Ola Lee Mize (August 28, 1931 – March 12, 2014) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War.

Mize was born in Marshall County, Alabama, the son of a sharecropper. He left school after 9th grade to help support his family. After several years of working for low pay, he attempted to enlist in the Army but was rejected for being too light, at 120 pounds (54 kg). He tried repeatedly to enlist and was eventually accepted, joining the Army from Gadsden, Alabama.

Assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, Mize planned to finish his term of service and return to school. When the Korean War began, he changed his plans and reenlisted in hopes of seeing combat. He volunteered for a front-line unit and ended up as a sergeant in Company K of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. On June 10, 1953, his unit was manning Outpost Harry near Surang-ni, Korea, when the post came under heavy enemy attack. Mize organized defensive positions, rescued wounded soldiers, and engaged the enemy until reinforcements arrived about noon the next day He was subsequently promoted to master sergeant and, on September 24, 1954, awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Outpost Harry.

Mize later joined the Special Forces where he gained a commission and served three tours of duty in the Vietnam War. In 1965, he was assigned to the Special Forces Training Group, where he was the Advanced Training Committee chief for SCUBA, HALO, and the SKY HOOK schools. Colonel Mize is credited for being the officer responsible for starting the present day Combat Divers Qualification Course in Key West, FL. From 1966 to 1967, he was again assigned to Vietnam with the 5th Special Forces Group where he was an Operational A, B, and C Detachment Commander and once more in 1969, where he was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group as the Commander of the 3rd Mobile Strike Force Command (Cambodian Troops). During his tour while commander of B-36 3rd Mobile Strike Force he was awarded the Silver Star for Valor in 1969. He retired in 1981 as a colonel

His Medal of Honor is on display at the Guntersville Museum in Guntersville, Alabama. A section of Steel Station Road in Gadsden, Alabama is named Col. Ola Lee Mize Medal of Honor Highway in his honor.

Mize died of cancer on March 12, 2014 at Gadsden, Alabama, aged 82.

 

Rank and organization: Master Sergeant (then Sgt.), U.S. Army, Company K, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division.

Place and date: Near Surang-ni, Korea, 10 to 11 June 1953.

Entered service at: Gadsden, Ala. Born: 28 August 1931, Marshall County, Ala.

G.O. No.: 70, 24 September 1954.

Citation:

M/Sgt. Mize, a member of Company K, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. Company K was committed to the defense of "Outpost Harry", a strategically valuable position, when the enemy launched a heavy attack. Learning that a comrade on a friendly listening post had been wounded he moved through the intense barrage, accompanied by a medical aid man, and rescued the wounded soldier. On returning to the main position he established an effective defense system and inflicted heavy casualties against attacks from determined enemy assault forces which had penetrated into trenches within the outpost area. During his fearless actions he was blown down by artillery and grenade blasts 3 times but each time he dauntlessly returned to his position, tenaciously fighting and successfully repelling hostile attacks. When enemy onslaughts ceased he took his few men and moved from bunker to bunker, firing through apertures and throwing grenades at the foe, neutralizing their positions. When an enemy soldier stepped out behind a comrade, prepared to fire, M/Sgt. Mize killed him, saving the life of his fellow soldier. After rejoining the platoon, moving from man to man, distributing ammunition, and shouting words of encouragement he observed a friendly machine gun position overrun. He immediately fought his way to the position, killing 10 of the enemy and dispersing the remainder. Fighting back to the command post, and finding several friendly wounded there, he took a position to protect them. Later, securing a radio, he directed friendly artillery fire upon the attacking enemy's routes of approach. At dawn he helped regroup for a counterattack which successfully drove the enemy from the outpost. M/Sgt. Mize's valorous conduct and unflinching courage reflect lasting glory upon himself and uphold the noble traditions of the military service.

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[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy!

Wow, top 10!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[The Mayor]

June 12

Freeing Obedience

Bible in a Year:

• Ezra 3–5
• John 20

You are free . . . but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

Genesis 2:16–17

The look on the young teen’s face reflected angst and shame. Heading into the 2022 Winter Olympics, her success as a figure skater was unparalleled—a string of championships had made her a lock to win a gold medal. But then a test result revealed a banned substance in her system. With the immense weight of expectations and condemnation pressing down on her, she fell multiple times during her free-skate program and didn’t stand on the victors’ platform—no medal. She’d displayed artistic freedom and creativity on the ice prior to the scandal, but now an accusation of a broken rule bound her to crushed dreams.

From the early days of humanity, God has revealed the importance of obedience as we exercise our free will. Disobedience led to devastating effects for Adam, Eve, and all of us as sin brought brokenness and death to our world (Genesis 3:6–19). It didn’t have to be that way. God had told Adam, “You are free to eat from any tree” but one (2:16–17). Thinking their “eyes [would] be opened, and [they would] be like God,” they ate of the banned “tree of the knowledge of good and evil” (3:5; 2:17). Sin, shame, and death followed.

God graciously provides freedom and so many good things for us to enjoy (John 10:10). In love, He also calls us to obey Him for our good. May He help us choose obedience and find life full of joy and free of shame.

Reflect & Pray

How does the world view freedom? Why is it ultimately freeing to obey God and His ways?

Father, thank You for the true freedom and life found in choosing obedience to You.

[SkyDancer]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

WOW! Not even top 10, but FIRST!!

Good evening, Mooch...are you recovering from the smoke issues?

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[MoochPooch]

Somewhat recovered. I will have to see my allergist about another inhaler. Today was hazy and humid, but not nightmarish like last week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did the weather hold? Did you and Blue make it out onto the streets to stretch your legs today?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Oh yes!

I just got back from Quincy (near Boston, home of two Founding Fathers/Presidents).

My Sis had a gig with her son. I rode Blue, took the highway home (RIGHT THROUGH THE INFAMOUS BRAINTREE SPLIT!) and hit my age (70) on the speedometer. It felt GOOD.

I’ve been sticking to backroads lately because the highway can be very intimidating. But tonight it was an absolute PLEASURE.

Tomorrow, Rush Hour to Boston will break the spell. LOL. )

[PROCON]

Thanks for honoring tonight’s Hero, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...all recovered from all tha walking at the museum? Have you finished the mowing?

Sun has been in and out all day.

[ExTexasRedhead]

WWII Veteran wants 100 birthday cards for his centennial birthday

https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/wwii-veteran-wants-100-birthday-cards-for-his-centennial-birthday

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Hope you have all your ducks in a row and are ready to take on the new week. I’m still trying to gets the ducks lined up.

[Shamrock-DW]

I ate lunch with Col. Mize when I was in Train Group. A hell of a soldier!.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))..still foggy and drizzly?

The sun is out for now, but it’s VERY windy with some BIG gusts.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....Mooch grabs the gold!!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

I hope you were able to get some deck time today to enjoy some sun when it popped out.

I didn’t get to chill as much as I wanted to today. I got a phone call last night from people who wanted to come “shop” at the old house today so over there is where I spent most of the day. They went home happy and I had a few $$$ in my pocket. :-)

Just came in from sitting on the patio, taking advantage of the opportunity to spend time outside again. NO SMOKE! I was watching the back yard and fields sparkle as the lightning bugs woke up and came up from the grass for a night of frolicking. Across the north and west horizon were roiling black clouds as a line of rain and storms closed in. Had to come in as soon as the rain started because the wind was blowing it under the roof over the patio. It’s pounding on the roof now.