FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Charles George ~ 30 January 2017

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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Charles George

Info from here.

           

Charles George (August 23, 1932–November 30, 1952) was a U.S. Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat on November 30, 1952, during the Korean War. He was fatally wounded when he threw himself on a grenade to protect other soldiers in his company and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

George was born in Cherokee, North Carolina. He entered service at Whittier, North Carolina. At the time of George's death in battle he held the rank of Private First Class in Company C of the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. The action for which he received the Medal of Honor was near Songnae-dong, Korea.

The Medal of Honor was awarded on March 18, 1954. The citation read:

Pfc. George, a member of Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy on the night of November 30, 1952. He was a member of a raiding party committed to engage the enemy and capture a prisoner for interrogation. Forging up the rugged slope of the key terrain feature, the group was subjected to intense mortar and machine gun fire and suffered several casualties. Throughout the advance, he fought valiantly and, upon reaching the crest of the hill, leaped into the trenches and closed with the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. When friendly troops were ordered to move back upon completion of the assignment, he and 2 comrades remained to cover the withdrawal. While in the process of leaving the trenches a hostile soldier hurled a grenade into their midst. Pfc. George shouted a warning to 1 comrade, pushed the other soldier out of danger, and, with full knowledge of the consequences, unhesitatingly threw himself upon the grenade, absorbing the full blast of the explosion. Although seriously wounded in this display of valor, he refrained from any outcry which would divulge the position of his companions. The 2 soldiers evacuated him to the forward aid station and shortly thereafter he succumbed to his wound. Pfc. George's indomitable courage, consummate devotion to duty, and willing self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit upon himself and uphold the finest traditions of the military service.  

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))....have fun with the family as you wait.

Hope you get a call.

[Wneighbor]

Most excellent, she types with teary eyeballs

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you and Penny have a good day? Long walks?

I had to take a hammer to the garbage barrels to break up the ice so I could get them open. And I shoveled the front steps.

And finally my printer can be accessed by both my desktop and laptop! Being without a printer has been a bummer.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...the lying enemedia still is around.

Our troops won! God Bless them all.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro....another kick-back day? Still cold?

I think my new computer is finally close to being set up like the one that died a couple weeks ago.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Wneighbor....glad you enjoyed his story.

[PROCON]

Sheesh Kathy, it seems you go through computers quite frequently. Quit typing so hard! :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Wneighbor....glad you enjoyed his story.

[The Mayor]

We are getting some now, not much.
I have been working on a new mixer design for the Seabees,
hope it happens!

[luvie]

Good evening, everyone!
Thanks, galz, for introducing us to
yet another of America's great heroes!
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[left that other site]

Oh My! And MY printer just DIED! I am going CRAZY! I LOVE my printer.

Took a NICE long walk this morning...working back up to 3 miles. But I am sure February will have something to say about THAT!

Good Night, All.

[luvie]

...till they all come home....

[luvie]

Howdy! Good to see you hangin’ with us tonight! :)

[luvie]

Oooo...that would be awesome! I hope it works out for you, Rus!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

*HUGS*

And today we learn that another of our own has fallen.

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces guarding our country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hope your weekend has been a good one. Knees rested up?

[luvie]

Indeed I read that...breaks my heart. God rest his soul...and console his heartsick family and friends.

[radu]

Howdy do, Conor. *HUGZ*

Hope your weekend was a good one. Over the “bug” that bit you last week?