Cpl. GILBERT G. COLLIER F Co, 223rd Inf Reg, 40th ID Near Tutayon, Korea 19-20 July 1953 Sgt. Collier, then Cpl, was walking point on a night seek and engage combat patrol. As the patrol moved forward through the darkness, Collier and his commanding officer lost their footing and tumbled down a steep, 60-foot cliff. … Continue reading 20 July
19 July
Lt. JOEL T. BOONE US Navy Medical Corps. Vicinity of Vierzy, France 19 July 1918 Lt Boone was serving with the 6th Regiment, U.S. Marines, as they engaged the enemy in France. Boone, a surgeon, was not a Combat soldier; his place was in the rear with a scalpel. When he was made aware of … Continue reading 19 July
18 July
Sgt MATEJ KOCAK USMC assigned to 2nd Inf Div Soissons, France 18 July 1918 Marine Sgt. Matej Kocek was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Infantry. As part of the expeditionary forces in France during WW1. He has th4e distinction of being the recipient of both the Army and Navy Medals of Honor. When the battalion … Continue reading 18 July
17 July
Madame Heckler AKA OSE/OSS Agent Virginia Hall A one-legged American woman 1940 to 1945 Occupied France American Virginia hall had a knack for languages, a yearning for adventure and a personality that made you want to go along with \her on any adventure. In the 1030’s she took a clerical position at the U.S. Embassy … Continue reading 17 July
16 July
Cpl CHARLES F. PENDLETON D Co. 15th Inf Reg, 3rd Infantry Division Choo Gung-Dong, Korea 16 July 1953 While serving as a machine gunner with Company D, Pendleton’s unit was attacked by a large hostile force. Cpl. Pendleton delivered deadly fire, killing 15 and disorganizing the remainder with grenades. When he discovered the terrain prohibited … Continue reading 16 July
15 July
SSG KAZUO OTANI 442nd Regimental Combat Team Pieve Di S. Luce, Italy 15 July 1944 Staff Sergeant Otani’s platoon became pinned down in a wheat field by enemy machine gun and sniper. Otani left his position of cover, moved forward, and neutralized the sniper. Out in the open SSG Otani became the target of … Continue reading 15 July
14 July
Pvt JOSEPH C. HIBSON Company C, 48th New York Infantry Near Fort Wagner, S.C. 13 – 14&18 July 1863 As a Bugler Joseph Hibson was not required to pull picket duty, he was a Musician I didn’t even have his own rifle, but as he recounted years later “I was looking for some excitement” – … Continue reading 14 July
13 July
Pvt ROBERT H. VON SCHLICK Co C, 9th U.S. Infantry Boxer Rebellion Tientsin, China 13 July 1900 At the dawn of the 20th century an insurgent force who called themselves “The Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists” started a rebellion threatening US and other western expats in port cities. The US 9th Infantry Regiment was … Continue reading 13 July
12 July
Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion 3rd Marine Division Da Nang, RVN 12 July 1965 1st Lt. Reasoner’s Recon squad was deep in heavily controlled enemy territory when they were ambushed by a force of 50 to 100 Viet Cong. Reasoner and his 5 fellow Marines were alone and cut-off from the main body of the … Continue reading 12 July
11 July
Sp/4 GORDON R. ROBERTS Co B, 1st Bn, 506th Inf. 101st Airborne Division Thua Thien Province, RVN 11 July 1969 Col. Roberts (then SP4) was on special assignemnt as a field reporter for Stars & Stripes, with he 101st Airborne Div., during the battle of Ap Bia Mountain, also known as Hill 937, or … Continue reading 11 July
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