FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of the Heroes: SGT Finnis D. McCleery ~ May 5, 2008

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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SGT Finnis D. McCleery
Info from this website.

           

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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[luvie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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BIG BROTHER (NYT)!!!
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MAY IT ALL BE GOOD!!!

[doug from upland]

I missed much of the show.

[BufordP]

...the Hildabeast is claiming that Rush has a CRUSH on her and he has yet to deny it.

Disco Dave. Can I call you Disco? Do I REALLY need to deny it? Are you actually having difficulty with this? Just let me know. I could hit you over the head with this baseball bat. That might help.

202½ posted on 05/05/2008 8:11:12 PM EDT by El Rushbo (Sitting in the Attila the Hun dugout.)

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Is Disco Dave insane? Check out 179

...the Hildabeast is claiming that Rush has a CRUSH on her and he has yet to deny it.

Disco Dave. Can I call you Disco? Do I REALLY need to deny it? Are you actually having difficulty with this? Just let me know. I could hit you over the head with this baseball bat. That might help.

Is Disco Dave insane? Check out 179

[Kathy in Alaska]

YOU WHAT????? Did I need to send you a wake up call?

God was watching over you....another flight right to where you wanted to go. So, how late were you? ((HUGS))

And where are you barreling to....

[MEG33]

No sign oof my critters last night..My favorite has been here regularly..The male shows up here and there..We had a rainy day and more is predicted..It was a nice gentle rain..Lots of thunder boomers for awhile but not really a storm.

Hope you are having a good day..(((Hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, retired curmudgeon...((HUGS))

Where would we be without such heroes.....

Nice sunny and warm day today....upper 50s.

[trooprally]

Jeez, is Disco Dave in for it now - pushed Rush’s button wrong.

[Mr] T

[BufordP]

I think Rush is just lookin’ for an excuse to swing away. Look at that smile on his face. He wants something to hit.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

One theory is that Rush WANTS her to win the general election, so that he’ll have good material for the next 4 to 8 years.

[MEG33]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

*NYTEXAN*

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

[Fawnn]

Psssssssst: Rumor has it that you’re not getting any younger.

(Happy HAPPY Happy Birthday!!!) ;)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

I heard him talking about her saying that. He laughed. d:o)

[StarCMC]

He’s certainly got her acting like a schoolgirl! LOL

[StarCMC]

Tricky, tricky! LOL

[MeekMom]

Okay, where is everyone???

[eyedigress]

Have Fun and put the day 1 devil behind you. You’re in good hands I’m sure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

They are all in Arizona, out to dinner, celebrating NYTexan’s birthday!

Let’s see....our adventurers are: AZamericonnie and her husband, HiJinx, laurenmarlowe, Luv W, NYTexan, MS BEHAVIN, and Randy Larsen and his wife....they will meet up with yorkie later. I think I got all of them.

And I am still at work, with work to do. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Wait! You are on Monday’s thread. Come on over to Tuesday’s.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Road Trip to Langley AFB