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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Proverbs 3:1-2

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Technician Fourth Grade Truman Kimbro (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 19, 1944, near Rocherath, Belgium. His citation reads:

On 19 December 1944, as scout, he led a squad assigned to the mission of mining a vital crossroads near Rocherath, Belgium. At the first attempt to reach the objective, he discovered it was occupied by an enemy tank and at least 20 infantrymen. Driven back by withering fire, Technician 4th Grade Kimbro made 2 more attempts to lead his squad to the crossroads but all approaches were covered by intense enemy fire. Although warned by our own infantrymen of the great danger involved, he left his squad in a protected place and, laden with mines, crawled alone toward the crossroads. When nearing his objective he was severely wounded, but he continued to drag himself forward and laid his mines across the road. As he tried to crawl from the objective his body was riddled with rifle and machinegun fire. The mines laid by his act of indomitable courage delayed the advance of enemy armor and prevented the rear of our withdrawing columns from being attacked by the enemy.

Corporal John M. Kindig (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 12, 1864, at Spotsylvania, Virginia. His citation reads:

Capture of flag of 28th North Carolina Infantry. (C.S.A.).

Private Harold G. Kiner (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 2, 1944, near Palenberg, Germany. His citation reads:

With 4 other men, he was leading in a frontal assault 2 October 1944, on a Siegfried Line pillbox near Palenberg, Germany. Machinegun fire from the strongly defended enemy position 25 yards away pinned down the attackers. The Germans threw hand grenades, 1 of which dropped between Pvt. Kiner and 2 other men. With no hesitation, Private Kiner hurled himself upon the grenade, smothering the explosion. By his gallant action and voluntary sacrifice of his own life, he saved his 2 comrades from serious injury or death.


The I’m just sayin… Proverb of the Week
Proverbs 3:1-2

1My son, do not forget my teaching,
      but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years
      and bring you peace and prosperity.
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