FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Charles George ~ 01 June 2026

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Charles George

Info from here.

Charles George (August 23, 1932 November 30, 1952) was a U.S. Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat on November 30, 1952, during the Korean War. He was fatally wounded when he threw himself on a grenade to protect other soldiers in his company and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

George was born in Cherokee, North Carolina. He entered service at Whittier, North Carolina. At the time of George's death in battle he held the rank of Private First Class in Company C of the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. The action for which he received the Medal of Honor was near Songnae-dong, Korea.

The Medal of Honor was awarded on March 18, 1954. The citation read:

Pfc. George, a member of Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy on the night of November 30, 1952. He was a member of a raiding party committed to engage the enemy and capture a prisoner for interrogation. Forging up the rugged slope of the key terrain feature, the group was subjected to intense mortar and machine gun fire and suffered several casualties. Throughout the advance, he fought valiantly and, upon reaching the crest of the hill, leaped into the trenches and closed with the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. When friendly troops were ordered to move back upon completion of the assignment, he and 2 comrades remained to cover the withdrawal. While in the process of leaving the trenches a hostile soldier hurled a grenade into their midst. Pfc. George shouted a warning to 1 comrade, pushed the other soldier out of danger, and, with full knowledge of the consequences, unhesitatingly threw himself upon the grenade, absorbing the full blast of the explosion. Although seriously wounded in this display of valor, he refrained from any outcry which would divulge the position of his companions. The 2 soldiers evacuated him to the forward aid station and shortly thereafter he succumbed to his wound. Pfc. George's indomitable courage, consummate devotion to duty, and willing self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit upon himself and uphold the finest traditions of the military service.

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[SkyDancer]

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[PROCON]

Thanks for tonight’s Canteen, Kathy and for honoring our Hero!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Charles George ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...did you fly the jump planes today?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey, there, Pro...a nice restful weekend to get you ready for a new week of retirement?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, nice weather & relaxation in abundance here this upcoming week, hope all is well your way!

[Repeal The 17th]

John 15:13
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Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Yeah, had a blast, beauty day and lots of jumpers (well like twenty all day) but still ....

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Is it as windy at your house as it is at the airports? I probably shouldn’t be watching the cam as I eat supper. LOL There have been some ‘yeeha’ take-offs and landings today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...we have babies! Momma duck came with 6 little little ones. She’s been back a couple times.

Hopefully, in a couple days, she will stay with them when I go out.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Hope you had a good week, with nicer weather than we’ve had. We needed it but I’m past ready for the rain to stop.

[radu]

WOOHOO! Baby duckies! So fun to watch them as they grow up. I wonder how many other mommas will show up with their broods this year.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Repeal...100%!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

No real wind...breezy off and on. Enough breeze to mean no sitting out yet.

[luvie]

Charles George
August 23, 1932 November 30, 1952
U.S. Army soldier [PFC]
...and Medal of Honor recipient.
....for actions in combat on November 30, 1952
Happened during the Korean War.
He was fatally wounded when he
threw himself on a grenade to
protect other soldiers in his company.
What a brave soldier he was.
May he RIP
❤️💙 ❤️💙 ❤️💙

[PROCON]

Yo radu, we are in Spring weather with a few showers here & there but fairly nice weather coming up this week, hope to have lunch with son this week too.

I hope things are well with you and the little furbutts.

[ExTexasRedhead]

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