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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of the Heroes: SGT Finnis D. McCleery ~ May 5, 2008
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World | StarCMC and Mumble

Posted on 05/04/2008 4:59:58 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

Our Troops Rock!  Thank you for all you do!
 
For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.
 
Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!
 
 
~ Hall of Heroes ~

SGT Finnis D. McCleery
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Finnis Dawson McCleery (December 25, 1927 July 11, 2002) 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 the Vietnam War.

McCleery joined the Army from San Angelo, Texas, and by May 14, 1968 was serving as a platoon sergeant in Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment. During an assault on that day, in Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, McCleery single-handedly attacked and destroyed several enemy bunkers despite being wounded twice.

McCleery left the Army while still a platoon sergeant. He died at age 74 and was buried in Belvedere Memorial Cemetery, San Angelo, Texas.

 

Platoon Sergeant McCleery's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. P/Sgt. McCleery, U.S. Army, distinguished himself while serving as platoon leader of the 1st platoon of Company A. A combined force was assigned the mission of assaulting a reinforced company of North Vietnamese Army regulars, well entrenched on Hill 352, 17 miles west of Tam Ky. As P/Sgt. McCleery led his men up the hill and across an open area to close with the enemy, his platoon and other friendly elements were pinned down by tremendously heavy fire coming from the fortified enemy positions. Realizing the severe damage that the enemy could inflict on the combined force in the event that their attack was completely halted, P/Sgt. McCleery rose from his sheltered position and began a 1-man assault on the bunker complex. With extraordinary courage, he moved across 60 meters of open ground as bullets struck all around him and rockets and grenades literally exploded at his feet. As he came within 30 meters of the key enemy bunker, P/Sgt. McCleery began firing furiously from the hip and throwing hand grenades. At this point in his assault, he was painfully wounded by shrapnel, but, with complete disregard for his wound, he continued his advance on the key bunker and killed all of its occupants. Having successfully and single-handedly breached the enemy perimeter, he climbed to the top of the bunker he had just captured and, in full view of the enemy, shouted encouragement to his men to follow his assault. As the friendly forces moved forward, P/Sgt. McCleery began a lateral assault on the enemy bunker line. He continued to expose himself to the intense enemy fire as he moved from bunker to bunker, destroying each in turn. He was wounded a second time by shrapnel as he destroyed and routed the enemy from the hill. P/Sgt. McCleery is personally credited with eliminating several key enemy positions and inspiring the assault that resulted in gaining control of Hill 352. His extraordinary heroism at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, was in keeping with the highest standards of the military service, and reflects great credit on him, the Americal Division, and the U.S. Army.
 
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To: PROCON

Thank you, Procon! We’re planning on it.

I didn’t even take any today...was just whipped from plane
rides and the long, fun day yesterday. Tomorrow will be a
more laid back kind of a day. (besides, my camera was buried
in all the stuff. LOL!)


121 posted on 05/04/2008 9:52:06 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Star always does a great job. (Don’t tell her I was talking about her without pinging her.)


122 posted on 05/04/2008 9:53:41 PM PDT by BykrBayb (In memory of my Friend T'wit, who taught me much. Þ)
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To: StarCMC

Teenager is the cut-off, huh? I can just see all the ages singing and the choir director trying to keep their attention. I’m imagining Shorty singing away! What a fun evening.


123 posted on 05/04/2008 9:56:46 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: BykrBayb

I won’t say a thing. d:o) That we were talking behind her back.


124 posted on 05/04/2008 9:58:45 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: LUV W

Hi Luv,

Violet and I will not be going out tomorrow during the day...

We are going to go see the Titanic Exhibit in Scottsdale, then we’re going to lounge around in the pool until the party at 7:00.

CYA THERE!


125 posted on 05/04/2008 9:59:25 PM PDT by Randy Larsen (Arrogance IS my virtue!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks! ; )

Well, I find myself about to doze off, again. I do that a lot lately. I wonder if it could be old age creeping up me? ZZzzzzz.....


126 posted on 05/04/2008 10:01:45 PM PDT by BykrBayb (In memory of my Friend T'wit, who taught me much. Þ)
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To: Randy Larsen

I’ll be there! I didn’t even know there was a Titanic e\Exhibit here in Scottsdale! Learn something new every day!

Y’all have fun!


127 posted on 05/04/2008 10:15:08 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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To: BykrBayb

You and I are in the same boat.....the zzzz monster keep stalking me.

Good night and rest well, BB. ((HUGS))


128 posted on 05/04/2008 10:21:24 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

G’nite.

(((HUGS)))


129 posted on 05/04/2008 10:23:00 PM PDT by BykrBayb (In memory of my Friend T'wit, who taught me much. Þ)
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To: PROCON

Fingers crossed....no more winter!!!

Doing fun stuff when you can is a good thing. Glad you had fun.


130 posted on 05/04/2008 10:38:21 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I not only worked hard, I am still working. Busy with my freelance. Falling asleep, but gotta finish.
(”I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go.”)

Hope the weather’s nice in Alaska. Here it’s finally getting a tad warmer.


131 posted on 05/04/2008 10:41:31 PM PDT by MoochPooch (I'm a compassionate cynic.)
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To: MoochPooch

You are working hard.....I’ve been nodding off all day.

It was in the 50s all day, but rain is threatening. Rain would be nice to settle the dust and dirt.


132 posted on 05/04/2008 11:23:25 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: blackie; Jet Jaguar; Jack Deth; txradioguy; tongue-tied; E.G.C.; Laurita; SoldierDad; Allegra; ...



133 posted on 05/05/2008 1:40:27 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning Kathy. (41)


134 posted on 05/05/2008 1:49:22 AM PDT by Pusterfuss (Proud member: Minnesotans for Global Warming)
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To: Pusterfuss

Good morning, Pusterfuss...((HUGS))...same here, down from the low 50s. Conference over? Except for ice on the water, did all go well?


135 posted on 05/05/2008 1:54:27 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Conference over? Except for ice on the water, did all go well?

Yes, and yes. It's my last conference for the year as a "producer". Today I am going to see if I remember how to fly a plane.

136 posted on 05/05/2008 1:57:04 AM PDT by Pusterfuss (Proud member: Minnesotans for Global Warming)
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To: Pusterfuss

Knew you would do well. Prayers go with you as you are off to the wild blue yonder. Don’t forget your friend!


137 posted on 05/05/2008 2:09:10 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

How about a donut?

Coffee is always on........

Or a sandwich?


138 posted on 05/05/2008 2:37:32 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: mylife; NRA1995; SandRat; SouthernHawk
Good morning fellow cubevillians!


139 posted on 05/05/2008 2:39:21 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Jet Jaguar; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; tongue-tied; Defender2; txradioguy; MEG33; ...
God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art


140 posted on 05/05/2008 2:41:09 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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