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Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Private George Phillips (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on March 14, 1945, on Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 2d Battalion, 28th Marines, 5th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, on 14 March 1945. Standing the foxhole watch while other members of his squad rested after a night of bitter handgrenade fighting against infiltrating Japanese troops, Pvt. Phillips was the only member of his unit alerted when an enemy handgrenade was tossed into their midst. Instantly shouting a warning, he unhesitatingly threw himself on the deadly missile, absorbing the shattering violence of the exploding charge in his own body and protecting his comrades from serious injury. Stouthearted and indomitable, Pvt. Phillips willingly yielded his own life that his fellow marines might carry on the relentless battle against a fanatic enemy. His superb valor and unfaltering spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of certain death reflect the highest credit upon himself and upon the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

Private Josiah Phillips (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 2, 1865, at Sutherland Station, Virginia. His citation reads:

Capture of flag.

Corporal Lee H. Phillips (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 4, 1950, in Korea. His citation reads:

Cpl. Phillips was killed in action 27 November 1950. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader of Company E, in action against enemy aggressor forces. Assuming the point position in the attack against a strongly defended and well-entrenched numerically superior enemy force occupying a vital hill position which had been unsuccessfully assaulted on 5 separate occasions by units of the Marine Corps and other friendly forces, Cpl. Phillips fearlessly led his men in a bayonet charge up the precipitous slope under a deadly hail of hostile mortar, small-arms, and machine gun fire. Quickly rallying his squad when it was pinned down by a heavy and accurate mortar barrage, he continued to lead his men through the bombarded area and, although only 5 members were left in the casualty ridden unit, gained the military crest of the hill where he was immediately subjected to an enemy counterattack. Although greatly outnumbered by an estimated enemy squad, Cpl. Phillips boldly engaged the hostile force with handgrenades and rifle fire and, exhorting his gallant group of marines to follow him, stormed forward to completely overwhelm the enemy. With only 3 men now left in his squad, he proceeded to spearhead an assault on the last remaining strongpoint which was defended by 4 of the enemy on a rocky and almost inaccessible portion of the hill position. Using 1 hand to climb up the extremely hazardous precipice, he hurled grenades with the other and, with 2 remaining comrades, succeeded in annihilating the pocket of resistance and in consolidating the position. Immediately subjected to a sharp counterattack by an estimated enemy squad, he skillfully directed the fire of his men and employed his own weapon with deadly effectiveness to repulse the numerically superior hostile force. By his valiant leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and resolute determination in the face of heavy odds, Cpl. Phillips served to inspire all who observed him and was directly responsible for the destruction of the enemy stronghold. His great personal valor reflects the highest credit upon himself and enhances and sustains the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.


Our “Fan Top 5 Show” list today comes from our dear friend Rebecca…

5   My So Called Life  
4   Matlock   
3   NCIS  
2   Law & Order: SVU  
1   Criminal Minds  

The I’m just sayin… Top 747 TV Shows of All-Time


Below we will have the rank, show, and years that the show ran (and sometimes any notes/thoughts I might have).


464   The Bachelorette   2003-present  

463   The Parent 'Hood   1995-1999  

462   Green Acres   1965-1971  

461   Daniel Boone   1964-1970  

460   Adventures of Superman   1952-1958  

459   Batman: The Animated Series   1992-1995  

458   Oz   1997-2003  

457   Cannon   1971-1976  

456   Inspector Gadget   1983-1986  

455   Barney Miller   1975-1982  

454   Californication   2007-present  

453   McBride   2005-present   A series of TV movies

452   Entertainment Tonight   1981-present  

451   In Search Of...   1976-1982  

450   Star Trek: Enterprise   2001-2005   Not the best of the Star Trek's…

449   Pushing Daisies   2007-2009  

448   Death Valley Days   1952-1975  

447   Martin   1992-1997  

446   Hercules: The Animated Series   1998-1999  

445   Talk Soup   1991-2002  

444   Larry King Live   1985-2010  

443   Mork & Mindy   1978-1982  

442   The Beverly Hillbillies   1962-1971  

441   Mighty Morphin Power Rangers   1992-1994  

440   Frontline   1983-present