FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: 1LT George K Sisler ~ 19 April 2021

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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.

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[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Did you have a good nap to recuperate from waking up early this morning? :-)

[PROCON]

Hey radu, glad the museum is in the process of opening, have fun and of course send more pictures when you can.

Our weather is lovely, Robin and I did some yard work today and son is over tonight for dinner and hanging out.

[radu]

Oooooo, I’m jealous of your fine weather. Sure wish some of it would slide over here. We’re below normal and might even have frost one night this week.

Sounds like you had a good day outside in the sun and fresh air.

We’re all anxious to get the museum open again. Not being open last year was the pits! Several people stopped in yesterday when they saw vehicles in the parking lot and we let them go ahead and walk through. We aren’t the only ones who are looking forward to it being open. There’s a little more to do and they’re going to do their best to do it next weekend. Then we’ll be good to go.

I knew I had a lot to do yesterday so didn’t take the camera. I’ll get pix soon though.

[luvie]

I sure did! I could hardly wait to get home and crash. LOL!

How are things there? Orlando is getting rain. Steve is doing a whole stream about it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...lots of jumpers?

Then back to Denver and points to the east! Safe flights...

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy!! (((HUGS))) Ya, busy day; clear skies, no clouds, slight breeze, temps around 76 and full loads. I go to Denver for some recurrent training then put on reserve in Orlando for four days; might catch a flight or two.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....ML snags the silver!!

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy. How goes in Alaska?

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Pro bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[KC Burke]

Fort “We-Gotcha” some troops used to call it. My son was stationed out of there for four-plus years but was in Korea, Afghanistan and elsewhere for 60% of that time. He was on the Honor Guard for most of the time there. He liked the old historic cemetery there and sort of told me as we walked it that if he died in the sand-box he would be quite happy to rest there. Its peaceful shade past the MP barracks.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Fort Huachuca Honor Guard

We thank your son for his service to our country.

[radu]

I figured you’d crash and burn this afternoon. LOL! You were up pretty late last night.

Things are about the same here as they’ve been. Still on the cool side and right nippy at night.

Had to find a document from several years ago and thought it would take forever to find. Tons of paperwork to dig through but I got lucky and just found it! Now I can ignore all the rest I thought I’d have to dig through. WHEW!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hope the pain clinic has something to help you.

Be very, very nice to your back.

[luvie]

Great that you found it! That’s a good feeling, huh!

I guess we have about the same weather. It’s 48 here right now, and will be in the 60s all week in the daytime. I’m not complaining. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...are things still dry in your area?

We had temps in the mid 50s, but no sun, so it didn’t seem warm.

My roof is completely dry, and snow is melting in the yard. I can see grass now, but LOTS of BIG piles of snow need to keep melting.

[radu]

It’s a VERY good feeling! You don’t know how much stuff I thought I’d have to dig through. I feel free! LOL!

Wow! It’s warmer here than it is there. 55 now but it’s supposed to drop to mid 40s before sunrise.
We MIGHT get a 70 degree day this week but it’s 60s otherwise. We still have two Nashville stations with conflicting predictions for Wed. One says 54 for the high and the other says 64. Both say possible frost that night.
Too cold for this time of year.

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

Yes, it’s still dry here, fortunately. A little rain system is moving across the state tonight but what little rain there is is staying north of us. Next chance for rain is Wed. so maybe our fields will get plowed before then. Several in the area were being plowed yesterday.

You didn’t get any sun at your house today? It broke through a few times at the airport and it looks like the sky’s clearing off now. We can even see Denali and Foraker in the distance on the live cam. Too bad there’s no cam op there to zoom in on them.

Yay for your roof finally being dry. You had a LOT of snow piled up there over the winter.
Those piles of snow in your yard, the cul-de-sac, and elsewhere around town are going to take a while to disappear, that’s for sure. Thee are some monstrous ones scattered around the airport.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Monday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?