FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Finnis Dawson McCleery ~ 28 November 2016

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Finnis Dawson 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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[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

All is well. Getting started on chores so I can relax later.

Howz it out your way?

[luvie]

But for you, sleeping in is getting up at 7am! LOL!

[E.G.C.]

It's going OK. We dodged storms last night. No storm alarm. Bo and I enjoyed our time at the lake this weekend.

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

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! (((hugs)))

All is well here. It was a nice quiet weekend...just like I like it!

Hope you and Bo get lots of lake-time this week!...and PIE!! 😉

[left that other site]

Since we walk two miles a day, in the morning, in New England, Penny is already wearing her new coat.

There are a few “design flaws’ that I would have done differently due to the different anatomy of a dog.

Like changing the “armholes” to be adjustable and eliminating the stupid “hood” which doesn’t even go up over her head.

dumb, dumb, dumb.

I assume it was “made in china”, where, perhaps the only dog dressing would be something to spoon over noodles.

YIKES!

[beachn4fun]

Not!

I wish.

Hubby usually wakes me at 4:50 when saying goodbye. That’s not including the times I wake during the night.

[luvie]

I wake up during the night too. I’m a light sleeper so it doesn’t take much. But I force myself to go back to sleep. If I got up that early and stayed up as late as I like to, I’d be such a grump even spel couldn’t stand me. LOL!

[tomkow6]

Hi, Ms Feather! Wanna buy a burka???

[Kathy in Alaska]

Since you are so handy with a sewing machine, maybe you can make some alterations so you and Penny will be happy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon/evening, E...((HUGS))...hope you and Bo had a wonderful Monday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Monday, beachy...((HUGS))...hope it was a good one.

It’s cold here, but no snow. We need a ground blanket to keep pipes from freezing.

[left that other site]

Yeah...I guess I will have to do some sewing after all! :-)

Oh Well.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

“I’d be such a grump even spel couldn’t stand me.”

Ah, that simply is not true. I could tolerate you no matter how grumpy you would be because I love you so much! Everyone knows that! ;-)

Oops! Maybe I should have made this post a private reply! ;-)

[luvie]

Awww.....I’m so relieved. No...it’s ok! I’m happy to share. LOL!

[Soaring Feather]

My word, look who drag himself in- Ole Burka Man! LOL

Good to see you Tomkow!