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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Happy Sunday....

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Private Louis Gedeon (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on February 4, 1900, at Mount Amia, Cebu, Philippine Islands. His citation reads:

Singlehanded, defended his mortally wounded captain from an overwhelming force of the enemy.

Sergeant George Geiger (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 25, 1876, at Little Big Horn River, Montana. His citation reads:

With 3 comrades during the entire engagement courageously held a position that secured water for the command.

Private First Class Charles George (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 30, 1952, near Songnae-dong, Korea. His citation reads:

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 30 November 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.


The I’m just sayin… Bible Verse of the Week
I CORINTHIANS 16:13-14

13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.
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