Landsman Samuel W. Kinnaird (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 5, 1864, on board the USS Lackawanna. His citation reads:
Served as a landsman on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Showing a presence of mind and cheerfulness that had much to do with maintaining the crew's morale, Kinnaird served gallantly through the action which resulted in the capture of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.
Private John B. Kinne (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 16, 1889, near San Isidro, Philippine Islands. His citation reads:
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
Sergeant Elbert Luther Kinser (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 4, 1945, on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Chain. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while acting as leader of a Rifle Platoon, serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, in action against Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Chain, 4 May 1945. Taken under sudden, close attack by hostile troops entrenched on the reverse slope while moving up a strategic ridge along which his platoon was holding newly won positions, Sgt. Kinser engaged the enemy in a fierce hand grenade battle. Quick to act when a Japanese grenade landed in the immediate vicinity, Sgt. Kinser unhesitatingly threw himself on the deadly missile, absorbing the full charge of the shattering explosion in his own body and thereby protecting his men from serious injury and possible death. Stouthearted and indomitable, he had yielded his own chance of survival that his comrades might live to carry on the relentless battle against a fanatic enemy. His courage, cool decision and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of certain death sustained and enhanced the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
I just wanted to take a minute here to wish my Mom a very happy birthday!!!!! We hope she has a great day! I know it's still a few years away, but I'm already starting to work on her 70th birthday post...
We’d also like to remember our old friend Mr. Williams who passed away on this date a few years ago. He was a great man who did a lot for baseball in the James Island/West Ashley area through his work as the Athletic Officer for the American Legion Post 147. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that “his boys” (players/coaches) are better off having played and coached for him.
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