Frosty Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 ONLY 86 LIVING RECIPIENTS LEFT!I thank the Lord above for all our military men and women and their unselfishness both past and present for protecting the greatest nation that mankind has ever known. May Mr. Hajiro rest in peace.http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=40952Mr. Hajiro is a 94 year old World War II veteran and the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient. In addition to his Medal of Honor he was also awarded the British Military Medal and the French Legion d’honneur. He was drafted then in March of 1943 he volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The 442nd went on to become the highest decorated unit in the history of our armed forces. Please take a moment to read the citation of a hero.Rank: PrivateOrganization: U.S. ArmyCitationPrivate Barney F. Hajiro distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19, 22, and 29 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres and Biffontaine, eastern France. Private Hajiro, while acting as a sentry on top of an embankment on 19 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres, France, rendered assistance to allied troops attacking a house 200 yards away by exposing himself to enemy fire and directing fire at an enemy strong point. He assisted the unit on his right by firing his automatic rifle and killing or wounding two enemy snipers. On 22 October 1944, he and one comrade took up an outpost security position about 50 yards to the right front of their platoon, concealed themselves, and ambushed an 18-man, heavily armed, enemy patrol, killing two, wounding one, and taking the remainder as prisoners. On 29 October 1944, in a wooded area in the vicinity of Biffontaine, France, Private Hajiro initiated an attack up the slope of a hill referred to as "Suicide Hill" by running forward approximately 100 yards under fire. He then advanced ahead of his comrades about 10 yards, drawing fire and spotting camouflaged machine gun nests. He fearlessly met fire with fire and single-handedly destroyed two machine gun nests and killed two enemy snipers. As a result of Private Hajiro's heroic actions, the attack was successful. Private Hajiro's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon him, his unit, and the United States Army.Stay safe and watch your back- Frosty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLundy Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 God Bless those's that served our great country and to those who still serve and to those future military members. May we all grow old under your watch. We all gave and some gave all.LuckyLundy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 May God Bless all of our brave men and women who serve so selflessly.Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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