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Robert F. Stryker

Info from here.

Robert F. Stryker (November 9, 1944-November 7, 1967) was a United States Army soldier received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. He is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery Throop, New York. The Army Stryker vehicle is named in his and PFC Stuart S. Stryker's honor.

Rank and organization: Specialist Four, U.S. Army, Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division.

Place and date: Near Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam, November 7, 1967.

Entered service at: Throop, N.Y.

Born: November 9, 1944, Auburn, N.Y.

Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Specialist Stryker, U.S. Army, distinguished himself while serving with Company C. Spec. Stryker was serving as a grenadier in a multicompany reconnaissance in force near Loc Ninh. As his unit moved through the dense underbrush, it was suddenly met with a hail of rocket, automatic weapons and small arms fire from enemy forces concealed in fortified bunkers and in the surrounding trees. Reacting quickly, Spec. Stryker fired into the enemy positions with his grenade launcher. During the devastating exchange of fire, Spec. Stryker detected enemy elements attempting to encircle his company and isolate it from the main body of the friendly force. Undaunted by the enemy machinegun and small-arms fire, Spec. Stryker repeatedly fired grenades into the trees, killing enemy snipers and enabling his comrades to sever the attempted encirclement. As the battle continued, Spec. Stryker observed several wounded members of his squad in the killing zone of an enemy claymore mine. With complete disregard for his safety, he threw himself upon the mine as it was detonated. He was mortally wounded as his body absorbed the blast and shielded his comrades from the explosion. His unselfish actions were responsible for saving the lives of at least 6 of his fellow soldiers. Spec. Stryker's great personal bravery was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

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1 posted on 04/20/2025 5:40:58 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

To: Kathy in Alaska

2 posted on 04/20/2025 5:46:47 PM PDT by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)

To: Kathy in Alaska; luvie; radu; PROCON; All

3 posted on 04/20/2025 5:53:30 PM PDT by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (Learn three chords and you, too, can be a Rock Star!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Happy Easter, Kathy and thanks for honoring tonight’s Hero!

4 posted on 04/20/2025 5:56:05 PM PDT by PROCON (Sic Semper Tyrannis)

To: Kathy in Alaska; luvie; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; beachn4fun; laurenmarlowe; MS.BEHAVIN; ..

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

5 posted on 04/20/2025 6:14:24 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)

To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 300winmag; 357 SIG; ...

~ Hall of Heroes: Robert F Stryker ~

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6 posted on 04/20/2025 6:19:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

7 posted on 04/20/2025 6:24:24 PM PDT by left that other site (Ask Not What The Left is Doing. Ask What They Are Accusing YOU of Doing.)

Good evening, Huskrrrr...glad you enjoyed.

8 posted on 04/20/2025 6:26:22 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise

Good evening, spel...thanks for the tunes.

Hope you had a nice Easter.

9 posted on 04/20/2025 6:35:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

Howdy, Kathy.

Not too bad a day up there today. Quite a bit of sunshine though it’s clouding up a little more now. People are starting to get out more to hang out on Plane Spotters Hill now that it’s warming up. I always think of your friend, Dot, when I see folks up there, wondering if she’s one of them. LOL

10 posted on 04/20/2025 6:38:10 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)

To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise

Howdy, spel.

How goes it down your way?
Glad you aren’t getting the storms and tornados like folks north of you got last night.

11 posted on 04/20/2025 6:43:23 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)

Howdy, PRO.

I hope you’re feeling a little more up to snuff these days so you can get out to enjoy Spring weather occasionally.

12 posted on 04/20/2025 6:56:54 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)

Good evening, Pro... hope you had a nice Easter.

13 posted on 04/20/2025 7:02:53 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Hi radu, thanks, I am feeling better and enjoying the Spring weather, hope all is well your way!

14 posted on 04/20/2025 7:24:14 PM PDT by PROCON (Sic Semper Tyrannis)

Awesome! Very gad to hear it.

All’s well enough here. Slowly getting the yard back in shape after ignoring it all winter. Almost looks civilized now. LOL

15 posted on 04/20/2025 7:41:57 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)

Good evening, radu...we started with sunshine, but now we are just overcast. No rain in sight.

16 posted on 04/20/2025 7:42:52 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; radu; MS.BEHAVIN; PROCON; laurenmarlowe; E.G.C.; The Mayor; ...

Robert F. Stryker
November 9, 1944-November 7, 1967
US Army Spec. 4
Medal of Honor Recipient
for actions during the Vietnam War.
This young man was quite the hero
to have an armored vehicle named after him!

17 posted on 04/20/2025 7:44:34 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)

To: left that other site

Good evening, ML...((UGS))...hope you and Tippy enjoyed your Easter.

18 posted on 04/20/2025 7:56:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

19 posted on 04/20/2025 8:04:10 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: left that other site

((HUGS)), not ((UGS))

20 posted on 04/20/2025 8:05:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

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