FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Charles F Carey Jr ~ 05 November 2018

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

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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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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...such a hero.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu....did you get that extra hour of sleep? Did you remember all your clocks?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, my...ready for the new week?

[radu]

LOL! I don’t know about an extra hour but I did get 8 hours. Of course, since I crashed and burned early, that means I woke up early today. Oh well, that’s life. :-)

Yep, all the clocks in the house have been changed. Hubby will eventually change the clocks in the cars.

[MoochPooch]

The weather has fluctuated from balmy to cool. Nothing drastic yet — and I pray it stay that way till I buy my boots this week!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Monday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country and thanks Star for this morning's thread.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

Have you had a good weekend? Good weather for trips to the lake?
I hope y’all don’t have any problems from the storm system moving through today. It’s supposed to be pretty ugly by the time it reaches us late tonight.

[Eagles6]

Kathy,

Thank you again.

Always humbled by these stories.

[E.G.C.]

The weather has been nice lately. Hopefully it won’t get to rough where you live. I’ve seen the SPC outlooks. Parts of your state are in a Level 3 risk for today. Stay safe.

[radu]

Lucky you having nice weather. It’s been a roller coaster ride here - warm-cold-warm-cold. Fairly warm yesterday but VERY windy, then rainy after sunset.

We’re in the Level 3 risk zone. The biggest concern is very strong winds. We never like that kind of prediction because there are a lot of old trees around the farm that tend to drop LARGE limbs.
The system is supposed to reach us around midnight. We’re keeping our fingers and toes crossed for luck! LOL

[left that other site]

The Peak foliage made up nicely for the chilly ride! :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

A little late, but I’m glad you enjoy them.