FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Robert L Howard ~ September 22, 2014

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Robert L. Howard
All info from this website.

           

Robert L. Howard (July 11, 1939, Opelika, Alabama – December 23, 2009, Waco, Texas) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Army and Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War.

 Biography

He entered the Army at Montgomery, Alabama and retired as Colonel.

As a staff sergeant of the highly-classified Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG), Howard was recommended for the Medal of Honor on three separate occasions for three individual actions during thirteen months spanning 1967–1968. The first two nominations were downgraded to the award of the Distinguished Service Cross due to the covert nature of the operations in which Howard participated. As a Sergeant First Class of the same organization, he risked his life during a rescue mission in Cambodia on December 30, 1968, while second in command of a platoon-sized Hornet force that was searching for missing American soldier Robert Scherdin, and was finally awarded the Medal of Honor.

It is believed by some historians that Howard is the most highly- decorated American soldier in history. His residence was in Texas and he spent much of his free time working with veterans at the time of his death. He also took periodic trips to Iraq to visit active duty troops.

Howard died of pancreatic cancer at a hospice in Waco, Texas on December 23, 2009.

Click here for a beautiful video tribute.

 The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to
FIRST LIEUTENANT

ROBERT L. HOWARD
UNITED STATES ARMY

for service as set forth in the following CITATION:

    For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Howard (then Sfc .), distinguished himself while serving as platoon sergeant of an American-Vietnamese platoon which was on a mission to rescue a missing American soldier in enemy controlled territory in the Republic of Vietnam. The platoon had left its helicopter landing zone and was moving out on its mission when it was attacked by an estimated 2-company force. During the initial engagement, 1st Lt. Howard was wounded and his weapon destroyed by a grenade explosion. 1st Lt. Howard saw his platoon leader had been wounded seriously and was exposed to fire. Although unable to walk, and weaponless, 1st Lt. Howard unhesitatingly crawled through a hail of fire to retrieve his wounded leader. As 1st Lt. Howard was administering first aid and removing the officer's equipment, an enemy bullet struck 1 of the ammunition pouches on the lieutenant's belt, detonating several magazines of ammunition. 1st Lt. Howard momentarily sought cover and then realizing that he must rejoin the platoon, which had been disorganized by the enemy attack, he again began dragging the seriously wounded officer toward the platoon area. Through his outstanding example of indomitable courage and bravery, 1st Lt. Howard was able to rally the platoon into an organized defense force. With complete disregard for his safety, 1st Lt. Howard crawled from position to position, administering first aid to the wounded, giving encouragement to the defenders and directing their fire on the encircling enemy. For 3 1/2 hours 1st Lt. Howard's small force and supporting aircraft successfully repulsed enemy attacks and finally were in sufficient control to permit the landing of rescue helicopters. 1st Lt. Howard personally supervised the loading of his men and did not leave the bullet-swept landing zone until all were aboard safely. 1st Lt. Howard's gallantry in action, his complete devotion to the welfare of his men at the risk of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

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Cooler mornings ahead this week and highs in the
80s...Our sign of fall.
*HUGS*
Hope Your Week Goes Well

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning Meg and (((HUGS))). I am looking forward to the lows in the 60s for several days.

[luvie]

Don't judge me, Early Birds! LOL!
I did sleep in a little this morning...
...but it IS my day off after all! :)
Hope Monday isn't too much of a moan-day for y'all!
...and that the week goes fast!
I don't know why I want them to.
Just get older every week. LOL!
...and on THAT happy note....
((((hugs))))

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Got my power back last night, but this morning my cable, internet, and phone were out.

(sigh)

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

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Good morning dear ((HUGS))

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Good morning Meg ((HUGS))

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Good morning night owl ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

where is everyone?

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where is everyone?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning LTOS ((HUGS))

Storms?

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))). I like the cooler weather and have been sleeping in a bit myself.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

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BIG storms.

Like the big red spot on Jupiter kind of storms.

[beachn4fun]

Whoa! That’s big.

Everything ok?

[SandRat]

Good morning, Kathy...((HUGS))...had a restful weekend.

Not a Maddi Monday

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Yeah, but I think Lynn-dah was traumatized by the thunder.

She’s OK now though.

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Kathy,

I was wondering- does your mom prop her legs at night? I use pillows one under each knee, this helps my knees.
Oh yes, the heating pad should bring much relief. I use one each night with a rub (Icy Hot). It is best not to put the heating pad directly over the bare skin with the rub on, I use a small tea towel.

Signs of Fall are happening, the Sugar Maples are changing color, they are the most colorful. Oaks turn a russet color and hang on most of the winter.

Yesterday the temp went to 80 F, today rain and a cold wind blowing from the North, Burr.

Daughter finally turned the boiler on- after much harping from me. :)

Stairs are a problem, thank goodness I have only 4 concert steps to climb when I leave the porch. My walker is very sturdy - it is like the Cadillac of walkers. It folds up for ease in placing in the car when I go out.

[SevenofNine]

OH BOY here it come SNOWWWWING in Fairbanks predict

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