FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Charles F Carey, Jr ~ August 12, 2013

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Charles F. Carey, Jr.
Info from here.

           

Charles F. Carey, Jr. (died January 9, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II.

Carey joined the Army from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and by January 8, 1945 was serving as a technical sergeant in the 397th Infantry Regiment 100th Infantry Division. During a German attack on that day and the following day, in Rimling, France, he organized and led a series of patrols against the enemy forces. With his patrols, he rescued American soldiers who had been attacked or surrounded, captured a house and sixteen prisoners, and disabled an enemy tank. He was killed by a sniper later in the day on January 9. For these actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor six months later in July 1945.

Carey was buried at the Ardennes American Cemetery in Neupré, Belgium.

Technical Sergeant Carey's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

He was in command of an antitank platoon when about 200 enemy infantrymen and 12 tanks attacked his battalion, overrunning part of its position. After losing his guns, T/Sgt. Carey, acting entirely on his own initiative, organized a patrol and rescued 2 of his squads from a threatened sector, evacuating those who had been wounded. He organized a second patrol and advanced against an enemy-held house from which vicious fire issued, preventing the free movement of our troops. Covered by fire from his patrol, he approached the house, killed 2 snipers with his rifle, and threw a grenade in the door. He entered alone and a few minutes later emerged with 16 prisoners. Acting on information he furnished, the American forces were able to capture an additional 41 Germans in adjacent houses. He assembled another patrol, and, under covering fire, moved to within a few yards of an enemy tank and damaged it with a rocket. As the crew attempted to leave their burning vehicle, he calmly shot them with his rifle, killing 3 and wounding a fourth. Early in the morning of January 9, German infantry moved into the western part of the town and encircled a house in which T/Sgt. Carey had previously posted a squad. Four of the group escaped to the attic. By maneuvering an old staircase against the building, T/Sgt. Carey was able to rescue these men. Later that day, when attempting to reach an outpost, he was struck down by sniper fire. The fearless and aggressive leadership of T/Sgt. Carey, his courage in the face of heavy fire from superior enemy forces, provided an inspiring example for his comrades and materially helped his battalion to withstand the German onslaught.

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[HiJinx]

Looks like everyone’s gone to bed.
Caught a few shooting stars just now; the cloud cover broke enough for us to see some of the Perseid shower.
Anything where you are?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mooch...inspiring for sure.

Hope you are having a nice summer, and staying cool.

We are finally getting some rain.

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s been raining off and on all weekend. Sprinkling now.

Love the rain, but seeing the meteor showers would have been nice. I will keep watching for a break.

Glad you got to see them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial, Neupre, France

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?

[ComputerGuy]

Roger that, Jeb.

[MEG33]

Thank you for the thread honoring WW2 hero Charles F. Carey, Jr.

[MEG33]

Beautiful memorial.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Canteen.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
That is so sad! He served in the war only one day?
And weird, no birth date.

DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Partly cloudy.
A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.
High 89F. Winds light and variable.

~ Tonight...Variable clouds with thunderstorms,
especially late. Humid. Low 74F.
Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.

I'm finding a 3-day weekend
goes just as quickly as a 2-day one.
Is this related to Murphy's Law
or something?

It's Monday, and of course, there's work waiting for me.
And of course it's urgent.

But please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!

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[E.G.C.]

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[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 98º for the high, so we have a cool spell here.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning beach and (((HUGS))).

[MEG33]

Good Morning Everyone

It's a cool down to the mid 90s today!
I Wish You A Great Week

*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

[left that other site]

Yes...she is her old self again.

I hesitate going to the Doggie park just yet. Maybe after summer is over.

[E.G.C.]

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[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Kathy!

*HUGS*

I hope you are having a restful sleep.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

All is well for a Monday.

Howz it out your way?