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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[luvie]

It is strange to be so cold after being so darn warm a bit ago. Our chilliest day this week will be Wednesday, when the high is 57. Someone made the North Pole mad. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, luvie...thank you for helping honor our hero.

[luvie]

Hi, Kathy! (((hugs)))

It’s an honor to get to know all these brave heroes who sacrifice so much for their country and us! Thank YOU for bringing us their stories!

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

I don’t reckon you’re looking forward to today all that much. Not going to exactly be a fun time. I hope the results are good tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, Mooch...I think spring might be here to stay. Days is the 50s and
nights lately just above freezing. Now we wait for all this snow to melt.

[radu]

You were a lot warmer than we were before this chilly hit moved down but we were comfortably warm. Short-sleeve weather. Now we’re back to sweaters and jackets.

Whoever is making the North Pole mad needs to stop! LOL

[Radix]

The shot heard around the world .

The Revolutionary War began on this day. The World was changed forever.

19 April, 1775.

https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-shot-heard-round-the-world

[luvie]

The roller coaster has become out of control! LOL! It’s crazy. However, I really don’t want hot for a while, so I ain’t complaining. I mean...I don’t want to go for a long walk, but I am sleeping better now than I was when it was getting toasty.

[luvie]

Gotta!

[luvie]

Gotta!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...may your next couple days go well. Then you and Gizmo will back to your normal routine.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Radix...indeed, today is the day The Revolutionary War began, and you are so right, the world changed forever.

[E.G.C.]

Well, thanks folks. We will get back to normal Wednesday. Today is the most difficult part.

Gizmo woke me up last night. He thought he noticed something outside. Turns out it was nothing.

Gizmo is resting quietly as I type this. :-D ((LOL))

[Kathy in Alaska]

w h !!

Thanks, unique!

luvie.....#50!!

[radu]

It’s been a crazy spring across the country and I imagine everyone’s tired of it. I do enjoy going outside and prefer not having to layer up to do it.

If we all want to eat, it needs to warm up so farmers can plant. And late frosts aren’t good for early crops that are already up.

Time for Old Man Winter to head out, period.

[radu]

Yup, today isn’t going to be a lot of fun. No envy here. LOL

Poor Gizmo won’t understand why he won’t get to go out to run off some steam but I reckon all will be forgiven when he gets his Sonic goodies Wednesday. :-)

[luvie]

Yeah, he’s kind of overstayed his welcome for sure. I’m not going to forgive him for all the damage he did here in Texas to our plants and electric grid, etc, during our Deep Freeze. LOL!

[luvie]

P. S. I’m going to head out now. I thought I could make it till later since I don’t have to get up early in the morning, but man...I am sleeeepy! See ya tomorrow! :)

[radu]

Y’all did get hammered during that deep freeze, no doubt about it. We were soooooo lucky that we only caught the edge of that mess. There was some snow and ice here but nothing like y’all got.

[radu]

Sleep well and late!
Catch ya tomorrow.