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Sunday, August 11, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY THE WIFE!!!!!!

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Sergeant Albert W. McMillian (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 29, 1890, at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota. His citation reads:

While engaged with Indians concealed in a ravine, he assisted the men on the skirmish line, directed their fire, encouraged them by example, and used every effort to dislodge the enemy.

Captain George G. McMurtry (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 2-8, 1918, at Charlevaux, in the forest of Argonne, France. His citation reads:

Commanded a battalion which was cut off and surrounded by the enemy and although wounded in the knee by shrapnel on 4 October and suffering great pain, he continued throughout the entire period to encourage his officers and men with a resistless optimism that contributed largely toward preventing panic and disorder among the troops, who were without food, cut off from communication with our lines. On 4 October during a heavy barrage, he personally directed and supervised the moving of the wounded to shelter before himself seeking shelter. On 6 October he was again wounded in the shoulder by a German grenade, but continued personally to organize and direct the defense against the German attack on the position until the attack was defeated. He continued to direct and command his troops, refusing relief, and personally led his men out of the position after assistance arrived before permitting himself to be taken to the hospital on 8 October. During this period the successful defense of the position was due largely to his efforts.

Lieutenant Frederick Vallette McNair Jr. (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 22, 1914, in the engagement of Vera Cruz. His citation reads:

For distinguished conduct in battle engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Lt. McNair was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.


I would like to wish The Wife a Very Happy Birthday! I hope that it is a great day for her (which, for her, means a day watching Pitch Perfect, all… day… long).


The I’m just sayin… Proverb of the Week
Proverbs 21:13

Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
will also cry out and not be answered.
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