I'm just sayin...: Hello July…

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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Hello July…

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Coxswain John McCloy (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 13 and 20-22, 1900, in China. His citation reads:

In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Coxswain McCloy distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

Chief Boatswain John McCloy (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 22, along Vera Cruz sea front. His citation reads:

For heroism in leading 3 picket launches along Vera Cruz sea front, drawing Mexican fire and enabling cruisers to save our men on shore, 22 April 1914. Though wounded, he gallantly remained at his post.

Private James McConnell (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 4, 1899, at Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands. His citation reads:

Fought for hours lying between 2 dead comrades, notwithstanding his hat was pierced, his clothing plowed through by bullets, and his face cut and bruised by flying gravel.

Well, June ended with a tree falling on my house (not as bad as it could have been… but not as good as it was before) and my cousin Susan going on a road trip with my aunt and uncle (who, as luck would have it, are her parents). I will have pictures from both events in the coming weeks, but I didn’t have time to get them ready for today. So, we’ll go with the pictures I already planned to use.

Picture Tuesday