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Congratulations, Sergeant Major

Posted By: J.G.

Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 04:50 PM

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Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 05:01 PM

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Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 05:03 PM

Originally Posted By: TXHOGSLAYER
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Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 05:04 PM

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Posted By: hetman

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 05:12 PM

Hey FiremanJG is this who the pic is from: Marine veteran John Canley, now 80 and a retired sergeant major, received the nation’s highest military honor Wednesday for his “conspicuous gallantry” during the Vietnam War 50 years ago.
Posted By: colt45-90

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 05:18 PM

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Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 05:22 PM

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Posted By: J.G.

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 05:36 PM

Originally Posted By: hetman
Hey FiremanJG is this who the pic is from: Marine veteran John Canley, now 80 and a retired sergeant major, received the nation’s highest military honor Wednesday for his “conspicuous gallantry” during the Vietnam War 50 years ago.


Yessir.

"The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Gunnery Sergeant John L. Canley (MCSN: 1455946), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as Company Gunnery Sergeant of Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, during operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 31 January to 6 February 1968. On 31 January, when his company came under a heavy volume of enemy fire near the city of Hue, Gunnery Sergeant Canley rushed across the fire-swept terrain and carried several wounded Marines to safety. Later, with the company commander seriously wounded, Gunnery Sergeant Canley assumed command and immediately reorganized his scattered Marines, moving from one group to another to advise and encourage his men. Although sustaining shrapnel wounds during this period, he nonetheless established a base of fire which subsequently allowed the company to break through the enemy strongpoint. Retaining command of the company for the following three days, Gunnery Sergeant Canley on 4 February led his men into an enemy-occupied building in Hue. Despite fierce enemy resistance, he succeeded in gaining a position immediately above the enemy strongpoint and dropped a large satchel charge into the position, personally accounting for numerous enemy killed, and forcing the others to vacate the building. On 6 February, when his unit sustained numerous casualties while attempting to capture a government building, Gunnery Sergeant Canley lent words of encouragement to his men and exhorted them to greater efforts as they drove the enemy from its fortified emplacement. Although wounded once again during this action, on two occasions he leaped a wall in full view of the enemy, picked up casualties, and carried them to covered positions. By his dynamic leadership, courage, and selfless dedication, Gunnery Sergeant Canley contributed greatly to the accomplishment of his company's mission and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service."
Posted By: SnakeWrangler

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 05:58 PM

Well done Marine! flag
Posted By: RattlesnakeDan

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 07:32 PM

Great man!
Posted By: Simple Searcher

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 07:38 PM

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Posted By: Stub

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 08:40 PM

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Posted By: dogcatcher

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/21/18 10:45 PM

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Posted By: Bee'z

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/22/18 04:35 AM

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Posted By: mikei

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/22/18 10:25 AM

Outstanding! Makes me wonder why it took so long to recognize his acts of heroism! John Kerry got is Purple Hearts (largely undeserved from what I hear) in time to use them to run for office as a decorated Viet Nam veteran. mad
Posted By: SnakeWrangler

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/22/18 10:46 AM

Originally Posted By: mikei
Outstanding! Makes me wonder why it took so long to recognize his acts of heroism! John Kerry got is Purple Hearts (largely undeserved from what I hear) in time to use them to run for office as a decorated Viet Nam veteran. mad

Just guessing but figure his Silver Star was reviewed and upgraded to the Medal of Honor......
Posted By: Pitchfork Predator

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/22/18 11:27 AM

Originally Posted By: SnakeWrangler
Well done Marine! flag
Posted By: huntindude

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/22/18 02:48 PM

he is the definition of a HERO. True American.
Posted By: stxranchman

Re: Congratulations, Sergeant Major - 10/22/18 05:18 PM

Originally Posted By: huntindude
he is the definition of a HERO. True American.
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