FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: 1Lt George K Sisler ~ January 12, 2009

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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1LT George K. Sisler

Info from this website.

           

George Kenton Sisler (September 19, 1937–February 7, 1967) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

Sisler joined the Army from his birth city of Dexter, Missouri, and by February 7, 1967 was serving as a first lieutenant in the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces. On that day, when his unit came under heavy enemy attack in the Republic of Vietnam, Sisler organized the defense, rescued a wounded soldier, and single-handedly attacked an enemy position before being mortally wounded. For his actions during the battle, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Sisler, aged 29 at his death, was buried at Dexter Cemetery in his hometown of Dexter, Missouri. He was a 1964 graduate of Arkansas State College (now Arkansas State University) with a degree in education.

He was also famous for his toughness, once parachuting while having a broken bone. The ASU ROTC department's Ranger Challenge team is named Sisler's Raiders in his honor.

First Lieutenant Sisler's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life and above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Sisler was the platoon leader/adviser to a Special United States/Vietnam exploitation force. While on patrol deep within enemy dominated territory, 1st Lt. Sisler's platoon was attacked from 3 sides by a company sized enemy force. 1st Lt. Sisler quickly rallied his men, deployed them to a better defensive position, called for air strikes, and moved among his men to encourage and direct their efforts. Learning that 2 men had been wounded and were unable to pull back to the perimeter, 1st Lt. Sisler charged from the position through intense enemy fire to assist them. He reached the men and began carrying 1 of them back to the perimeter, when he was taken under more intensive weapons fire by the enemy. Laying down his wounded comrade, he killed 3 onrushing enemy soldiers by firing his rifle and silenced the enemy machinegun with a grenade. As he returned the wounded man to the perimeter, the left flank of the position came under extremely heavy attack by the superior enemy force and several additional men of his platoon were quickly wounded. Realizing the need for instant action to prevent his position from being overrun, 1st Lt. Sisler picked up some grenades and charged single-handedly into the enemy onslaught, firing his weapon and throwing grenades. This singularly heroic action broke up the vicious assault and forced the enemy to begin withdrawing. Despite the continuing enemy fire, 1st Lt. Sisler was moving about the battlefield directing air strikes when he fell mortally wounded. His extraordinary leadership, infinite courage, and selfless concern for his men saved the lives of a number of his comrades. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the military service.

USNS Sisler (T-AKR-311), a Navy Supply ship, is named after him.

Sisler Hall, a building at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, is named after him.

Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families.  This is a politics-free zone!  Thanks for helping us in our mission!

[Tanniker Smith]

How was your weekend?

Cold, but not forgetting your gf/wife's birthday cold. We didn't get a lot of snow, but it was all ice yesterday morning. It was easier to walk in the street than on the sidewalk ... except for the traffic, of course.
Colder in the basement where I set my trains up. Nothing fancy. I couldn't find some of the stuff I put away last year. Oh, well.

How was yours.

[Tanniker Smith]

Good morning, Mrs. N.

[unique]

[beachn4fun]

$5,656.74

Did you get trains from Santa?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, U

Hey, shouldn’t one of those yellow woo hoos be pink and the other blue? Or one names Unique and the other Beachy?

[tomkow6]

Happy Birthday

Connie!

[amom]

Happy Birthday Connie!

Hello and thank you to our troops wherever you are.

Hugs to all you great folks who keep the Canteen light burning.

[Pusterfuss]

Good morning (barely) Kathy. (14)

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!!

{{HUGS}}

[philly-d-kidder]

Cold day in hell coming right up!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, Pusterfuss...((HUGS))...16 here....down right balmy. “They” say possible white stuff all week, with temps in the mid to high 20s.

You and the Piper ready?

[tomkow6]

Winter Weather Advisory - ALERT 1

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT, BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 12 PM CST TUESDAY

Issue Time:   11:49 AM CST Monday Jan 12 2009

Valid Until:   8:00 PM CST Monday Jan 12 2009

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT
UNTIL 8:00PM CST
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Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Chicago IL 1149 AM CST Mon Jan 12 2009

...Blizzard Conditions Tonight Into Tuesday Morning...

.A Strong Winter Storm System Across The Dakotas Will Track Into Northern Illinois And Northwest Indiana By Evening. Accumulating Snow Is Expected This Afternoon Into Tonight From This Storm...With Total Snowfall Accumulations Of 2 To 5 Inches Possible Across Far Northern Illinois...And 1 To 3 Inches Elsewhere. As The Low Moves East This Evening...Strong Northwest Winds Gusting Occasionally To 35 Mph Will Develop Which Will Result IN Significant Blowing And Drifting Snow And Possibly Blizzard Or Near Blizzard Conditions Overnight Into Tuesday Morning With Widespread Visibilities Of Less Than One Quarter Of A Mile.





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...Winter Weather Advisory Remains IN Effect From 3 PM This Afternoon To Midnight CST Tonight... ...Blizzard Warning IN Effect From Midnight Tonight To 12 PM CST Tuesday...

The National Weather Service IN Chicago Has Issued A Blizzard Warning...Which Is IN Effect From Midnight Tonight To 12 PM CST Tuesday. A Winter Weather Advisory For Accumulating And Blowing Snow Is IN Effect From 3 PM This Afternoon To The Onset Of The Blizzard Warning.

Snow Is Expected To Develop This Afternoon And Continue Tonight. Storm Total Snowfall Accumulations By Early Tuesday Morning Of 2 To 5 Inches Are Expected...With The Greater Accumulations Across Far Northern Illinois Closer To The Wisconsin State Line. Northwest Winds Will Strengthen Overnight To 20 To 30 Mph With Occasional Gusts To 35 Mph. The Combination Of Fresh Snow Cover...Continued Light Snow Overnight...And Strong Gusty Winds Will Lead To Blizzard Or Near Blizzard Conditions And Dangerous Travel Conditions...With Widespread Visibilities Of One Quarter Of A Mile Or Less. Travel Will Become Extremely Dangerous And May Become Nearly Impossible Late Tonight Into Early Tuesday Morning. Winds Will Begin To Diminish IN Speed Toward Midday Tuesday.

In Addition...Arctic Air Moving Into Northern Illinois Behind This System Will Also Produce Bitter Wind Chills Of 15 Below To 20 Below Late Tonight Through Tuesday Morning.

A Blizzard Warning Means Severe Winter Weather Conditions Are Expected Or Occurring. Falling And Blowing Snow With Strong Winds And Poor Visibilities Are Likely. This Will Lead To Whiteout Conditions...Making Travel Extremely Dangerous. Do Not Travel. If You Must Travel...Have A Winter Survival Kit With You. If You Get Stranded...Stay With Your Vehicle.

Winter Weather Advisory For Snow Means That Accumulating Snow Will Cause Primarily Travel Difficulties. Be Prepared For Snow Covered Roads And Limited Visibilities...And Use Caution While Driving.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, E...((HUGS))...hope Chuck’s doc was able to help him today, and that his blood work is A-OK. We may have finally broken out of our record long cold spell. It is finally above zero!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Stay safe....we are just now, after several weeks, getting above zero with just a possiblity of snow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, Arrowhead...((HUGS))...please note: we are above zero!!! YIPPEE!!!

Thanks for the yummy breakfast.

[Arrowhead1952]

Just finished with the BBQ chickens. They are delicious.

[Arrowhead1952]

Why not?

[Arrowhead1952]

Why not?

[Arrowhead1952]

Why not?

[Arrowhead1952]

Why not?