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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of the Heroes: SGT Finnis D. McCleery ~ May 5, 2008
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| StarCMC and Mumble
Posted on 05/04/2008 4:59:58 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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~ Hall of Heroes ~ SGT Finnis D. McCleery Info from this website. |
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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 decorationthe Medal of Honorfor 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: ConorMacNessa
Are ya getting anything in your garden yet?
Ours isn’t coming up yet for some reason ;-{
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:31:10 PM PDT
by
Poetgal26
(God bless the US Military and our vets! (RIP Sgt Matthew Maupin))
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; All
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up.
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:32:56 PM PDT
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: Poetgal26
Lots of stuff coming up - my roses are about ready to bloom.
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:33:20 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
To: ConorMacNessa
Awwwww, I luv roses, what colors do u have?
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:34:14 PM PDT
by
Poetgal26
(God bless the US Military and our vets! (RIP Sgt Matthew Maupin))
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
I am in awe of the bravery of Platoon Sergeant McCleery. I am so grateful for this hero.
Thank you for honoring him.
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:35:14 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: Kathy in Alaska

May 5, 2008
The Debt Of Leadership
Save Your servant who trusts in You! Psalm 86:2
Examine the words of Psalm 86, and you might forget that you are reading the musings of a good leader. King David prayed, O Lord, hear me; for I am poor and needy (v.1). Then the king of Israel refers to himself as a servant and pleads for mercy. Think of it! This was the man God had chosen to lead His people, pleading for Gods help. Wow!
As we think about the role of leaderswhether centuries ago or todayits vital that we review what leadership means. According to businessman and author Max De Pree, whose leadership moved his company near the top of the Fortune 500: The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the two, the leader must become a servant and a debtor. That sums up the progress of an artful leader. Those two words, servant and debtor, describe Davids view of himself as he asked God for help during his time of leadership.
All of us who are in a leadership positionwhether leading a family, a church, a classroom, or a businessneed the humble words of Psalm 86 as our guide. The poor and needy (v.1) servant-leader who trusts God is the one who, in the end, can say as David did, You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me (v.17).
Controlling other peoples lives
Is not a godly leaders trait;
But serving other peoples needs
Is what the Lord considers great. Sper
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:35:46 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
To: Poetgal26
White, pink, cerise, yellow, red.
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:36:18 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
To: ConorMacNessa
Johnny on the spot.....Mac takes the gold!
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:37:51 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; All
To Our Veterans, Our Military And Their Families

~Thank You For Serving Our Country~
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Good Evening Canteeners
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:38:45 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: All
A PRAYER OF PROTECTION
The light of God surround you The love of God enfold you The power of God protect you The presence of God watch over you Wherever you are, God is, And all is well. Amen.
BLESS THIS HOUSE Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day;
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee.
(Click on graphics for music)
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:39:40 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All; laurenmarlowe
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:42:21 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Standing at Attention for our National Anthem!
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:48:08 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
To: MEG33
Good evening, Meg - how are you doing tonite?
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:56:22 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
*sigh*
Is FR whacking out again?
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:56:46 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
And look at you....ms b scoops up the silver!
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:57:22 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:58:25 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Well..
How about dat?
;0)
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:59:08 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Good evening, Lady MsB.
*bow*
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posted on
05/04/2008 5:59:41 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
To: ConorMacNessa
*curtsey*
Good evening Sir Conor!
How do you fare this evening?
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posted on
05/04/2008 6:01:38 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: ConorMacNessa
MOH....I like the detail in the Medal of Honor pic you posted, Mac. Thanks.
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posted on
05/04/2008 6:04:44 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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