Monday, March 25, 2013

World War Heroes

While all who fought should be considered heroes in the eyes of their country, I wish to have you focus this blog on those who received commendations for their services during World War I and World War II.

 You must find a decorated military person from either war, but they must have resided in Texas.  
They could have received the Medal of Honor, the Silver Star or the Purple Heart.

 1) Name the person
2) Identify World War I or World War II
3) City or County of Residence in Texas
4) Please list their award and if possible why it was awarded.
Though we do not have school on Friday this week, I will extend the blog through our normal time on Friday, the 29th of March, at 2:05 pm.

 Only complete posts will receive a grade.  
Be respectful and be sure to do your research in a thorough method.  

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  1. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    1. Audie Leon Murphy
    2. World War 2
    3. Farmersville
    4. Overall, he had 23 medals. He had every medal for valor that the U.S had awarded, and received 5 more from Belgium and France. He earned most of these by outstanding courage, gallantry, or going above or beyond the call of duty

    http://www.audiemurphy.com/decorations.htm

    http://www.audiemurphy.com/

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  2. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    1.Dorie Miller
    2. World war 2
    3. Waco, Texas
    4. He was awarded the Navy Cross for maning a sack gin and firing and the Japanese in Pearl Harbor he also helped wounded sailors but was killed in the battle of 1943.

    page 437 in the Texas history book

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  3. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Pace,Herbert

    ww2

    Bexar county

    awarded purple heart in 1942 for defending comrades with an artillery gun at the cost of his life.

    www.homeofheroes.com

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  4. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    1.GARCIA, MACARIO
    2.World war 2
    3.Wichita Falls, TX
    4.destroyed enemy emplacments and he helped his squad secure their objectives and he received the Medal of Honor

    http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1940_wwii/garcia.html

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  5. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    1. Edwards, Daniel Richmond
    2. World War 1
    3. Bruceville, TX
    4. He was awarded the Medal of Honor because he went and fought, even though he had just got out of the hospital, and he risked his life to kill other soldiers.

    http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/states/tx.html then I clicked on Edwards' link and went to
    http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1918_wwi/edwards.html

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  6. Faith3rdMarch 25, 2013 at 4:49 PM

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  7. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    1) James H. Fields
    2) World War II
    3) Houston, TX
    4) Fields recieved the Medal Of Honor, Purple Heart,Silver Star, and Bronze Star for gallantlyleading his troops even when rendered speechless by a artillery shell to the face while administring first aid to a fellow soldier.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 5:17 PM

      http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recepiantid=1568

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  9. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 7:46 PM

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  10. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    warren coffman

    San Antonio, Texas

    won 10 awards total in 26 years of service

    Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
    Armed Forces Reserve Medal
    Air Force Commendation Medal
    Good Conduct Medal
    Air Force Longevity Service Award
    Honorable Service
    American Campaign Medal
    Asian Pacifc Campaign Medal
    WWII Victory Medal
    National Defense Service Medal

    no sources he is my grandpa

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  11. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    1. David Bennes Barkley
    2. David fought in World War I in the army
    3. David entered service in San Antonio, Texas
    4. David was awarded three medals here they are:
    ~1st medals is the Medal of Honor[for his actions]
    ~ 2nd medal is the Croix de Guerre from France [for his actions]
    ~3rd medal is the Croce al Merito di Guerra from Italy [for his actions]
    1st website http://holahello.com/index.phpoption=com_content&task=view&id=216&Itemid=72
    2nd website http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1918_wwi/barkeley_david.html

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  12. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    1) David E. Hayden

    2) World War 1

    3) Florence, Tx

    4) He recieved the Medal of Honor.

    5) http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/states/tx.html

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  13. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    1. Lloyd Hughes
    2. He served in World War 2
    3. He lived in San Antonio, Tx
    4. He earned the Medal of Honor
    5. http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/states/tx.html

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  14. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    1)Macario Garica
    2)World War 2
    3)Sugar Land,Texas
    4)Garica earned the medal of honor for his heroism ,inspring,courageous conduct and his completely disregard for his personal saftey wiped out 2 enemy emplacements and made his team able to advane and secure their objective.
    5)http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1940_wwii/garcia.html

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    1. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 11:55 AM

      Duplicate soldier. See above.

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  15. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    1.James Earl Rudder
    2.World WAR 2
    3.Eden, Texas
    4.Rudder was one of the most decorated soldiers of the war, with honors that included the Distinguished Service Cross, Legion of Merit, Silver Star, French Legion of Honor with croix de guerre and palm, and others.http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fru06

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  16. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    1. Marcelino Serna
    2. World War I
    3. El Paso, Texas
    4. Marcelino was awarded the Purple Heart twice.
    5. Textbook page 459

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  17. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 2:46 PM

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  18. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    1. Lucian Adams
    2. World War 2
    3. Port Arthur,Texas
    4. Medal of Honor
    http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/wwII-a-f.html

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  19. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    1)David Samuel Dealey
    2) WWII
    3)Dallas,Texas
    4)Silver Star Award and Navy Cross with 3 gold stars
    5)http://www.mtmestas.com/Military/MOH_DecoratedHeros/DecoratedHeros_D.htm

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  20. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    1) Thomas W. Fowler
    2) WWII
    3) Wichita Falls, Texas
    4) Medal of Honor
    5) http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ffodp
    http://www.worldwar2history.info/Medal-of-Honor/Italy.html

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  21. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    1) His name is Turney White Leonard

    2) He served in World War II.

    3) He resided in Dallas, Texas.

    4) He was a platoon leader and was awarded the Medal of Honor. He displayed great bravery in his platoon and pressed forward under enemy fire.

    5)http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1940_wwii/leonard.html

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  22. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM

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  23. Ty FarquharsonMarch 26, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    1.George Olsson Short
    2.World War Ⅱ
    3.Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
    4.He recieved a Purple Heart for his injuries in "The Battle of the Bulge" in Germany during World WarⅡ
    Sources:http://www.texasescapes.com/GOS/3-Surviving-WWII-and-Coming-Home.htm + http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=61385718

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  24. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    1) Harlon Block
    2) World War ll
    3) Born in Yorktown, Texas
    4) Recieved Purple Heart
    5) http://www.fold3.com/page/83002494_harlon_block/

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  25. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 5:56 AM

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  26. Garrett H.March 27, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    1)John Duncan Bulkley
    2)WWII
    3)San Antonio, Texas
    4)Received the Medal of Honor, Legion of Merit,Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, and Silver Star.
    5)Desrtoyed a noteable number of Japanese fighter planes, surface combatant and merchant ships, dispersing land parties for 4 months and 8 days without any reward.
    http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1940_wwii/bulkeley.html

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  27. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 7:01 AM

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  28. Adam 3rdMarch 27, 2013 at 7:14 AM

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  29. Adam 3rdMarch 27, 2013 at 7:15 AM

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  30. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    1) Horace S. Carswell Jr.
    2) World War 2
    3) Fort Worth, Teaxs
    4) He was awarded the Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, Air Medal,Distinguished Service Cross, and Distinguished Flying Cross.
    Got info from: http://www.texasescapes.com/FEATURES/World_War_II_chronicles.htm

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  31. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    1) George Robert Cole

    2) world war 2

    3) Fort Sam Houston TX.

    4) Medal Of Honor

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  32. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Keerby,Neil Ernest

    2.WW1

    3.Wichita Falls,Tx

    4.Medal of Honor,Citation:
    For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy, Col. Kearby volunteered to lead a flight of 4 fighters to reconnoiter the strongly defended enemy base at Wewak. Having observed enemy installations and reinforcements at 4 airfields, and secured important tactical information, he saw an enemy fighter below him, made a diving attack and shot it down in flames. The small formation then sighted approximately 12 enemy bombers accompanied by 36 fighters. Although his mission had been completed, his fuel was running low, and the numerical odds were 12 to 1, he gave the signal to attack. Diving into the midst of the enemy airplanes he shot down 3 in quick succession. Observing 1 of his comrades with 2 enemy fighters in pursuit, he destroyed both enemy aircraft. The enemy broke off in large numbers to make a multiple attack on his airplane but despite his peril he made one more pass before seeking cloud protection. Coming into the clear, he called his flight together and led them to a friendly base. Col. Kearby brought down 6 enemy aircraft in this action, undertaken with superb daring after his mission was completed.
    URL:http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1940_wwii/kearby.html

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  33. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    1. Jack Lummus

    2. WW II

    3. Medal of honor

    4. From Ennis, Texas

    http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/states/tx.html

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  34. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    1Dwight D. Eisenhower 2 Dennison,TX. 3 WW2 4 medal of honor genral and allied cheif commander

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  35. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Source Ms.Moody

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  36. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 2:33 PM

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  37. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    1.) George Lawson Keene
    2.)World War I
    3.) Crockett, Texas
    4.) He received the Silver Star,Purple Heart,Distinguished Soldier Cross, Cross of Honor and several French Awards for his bravery and the fact that he looked out for his men. He also received the Medal of Honor for taking leadership when his Lieutenant was wounded.

    Source:http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txhousto/military/WWI_KeeneGeorge_MostDecSoldierWWI.htm

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  38. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Paul3
    1. James Logan
    2. He was in WWII.
    3. He came from McNeil, Texas.
    4. He recieved the Medal of Honor.
    http://www.homeoftheheroes.com/moh/citations_living/ii_a_logan.html

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  39. Faith3rdMarch 27, 2013 at 3:24 PM

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  40. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    1) Johnnie David Hutchins
    2)World War 2
    3)Weimer Tx
    4) For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous valor above and beyond the call of duty while serving on board a Landing Ship, Tank, during the assault on Lae, New Guinea, 4 September 1943. As the ship on which Hutchins was stationed approached the enemy-occupied beach under a veritable hail of fire from Japanese shore batteries and aerial bombardment, a hostile torpedo pierced the surf and bore down upon the vessel with deadly accuracy. In the tense split seconds before the helmsman could steer clear of the threatening missile, a bomb struck the pilot house, dislodged him from his station, and left the stricken ship helplessly exposed. Fully aware of the dire peril of the situation, Hutchins, although mortally wounded by the shattering explosion, quickly grasped the wheel and exhausted the last of his strength in maneuvering the vessel clear of the advancing torpedo. Still clinging to the helm, he eventually succumbed to his injuries, his final thoughts concerned only with the safety of his ship, his final efforts expended toward the security of his mission. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.

    http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1940_wwii/hutchins.html

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  41. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    1)Cleto L. Rodriguez
    2)WWII
    3)San Antonio, Texas
    4)The Medal of Honor
    http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qdw02

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  42. Raven CareyMarch 27, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    1) Truman Kimbro
    2) World War II
    3) Houston, TX
    4) Received the Medal of Honor

    http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1940_wwii/kimbro.html

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  43. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    1. James Lindell Harris
    2. World War II
    3. Hillsboro, TX
    4. Medal of Honor
    5. www.homeofheroes.com/moh/states/tx.html

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  44. Kaitlynn ReifschneiderMarch 27, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    1)Private Marcelino Serna
    2)WW1
    3)El Paso, Texas
    4)Medal of Honor
    http://cafeconlecherepublicans.com/marcelino-serna-was-an-undocumented-mexican-immigrant

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    1. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 12:02 PM

      Duplicate soldier and incorrect information.

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  45. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    1. Robert G. Cole
    2.WW2
    3.Fort Sam Houston, Texas
    4. Medal of Honor for leading his soldiers while being under heavy fire.
    http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/states/tx.html

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  46. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    1)John Simcik
    2)World War 2
    3)Waco, Texas
    4) Purple Heart Award
    5) http://www.thepurpleheart.com/recipient/RecipientDetails.aspx?wid=c4236795-311c-4e41-9189-af529774eedd

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  47. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    1) Harold A. Furlong
    2)WW1
    3)El Paso, Texas
    4) He put 4 machine gun nests out of action & led 20 German prisoners into our lines.
    http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/worldwari.html

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  48. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Cleto L. Rodriguez, also received a silver star medal. He was born in San Marcos,Tx but his record is in San Antonio,Tx.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 12:07 PM

      military times.com/...medals.../recipient.p...

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    2. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 10:44 AM

      Duplicate soldier

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  49. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    1) Eli Whiteley
    2)WWII
    3)Florence, TX
    4)The Medal of Honor

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    1. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 9:33 AM

      http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1940_wwii/whiteley.html

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  50. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    1. Jack W. Mathis
    2. WWII
    3.San Angelo Texas
    4. The Medal of Honor
    www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations

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  51. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    1.) Harold A.Furlong
    2.)WW1
    3.)El Paso,TX
    4.)The Medal of Honor
    http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/worldwari.html

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    1. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 10:46 AM

      Duplicate soldier, allowed for extra credit this time.

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  52. UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    1) Robert L. Howard
    2) WW2
    3) Waco, TX
    4) Medal Of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Defence Superior Service Medal, Legion Of Merit, Bronze Star, and Purple heart. One of the most decorated soldiers in the U.S.

    http://www.rlhtribute.com/

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  53. Faith3rdMarch 29, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    1)Raymond L. Knight
    2) world war ll
    3)Houston, Tex.
    4) Medal of Honor
    http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1940_wwii/knight_raymond.html

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  54. UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    1. Lucian Adams
    2.WWII
    3. Port Arthur, TX
    4. Medal of Honor
    5. www.homelandheros.com/moh/citations/_living_ii_a_adams.html

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  55. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 12:53 PM

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  56. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    1) Wallace C. Herman
    2) WW2
    3) Entered service at Lubbock,Texas
    4)Medal of Honor. He heard a noise from an activated S- type antipersonnel mine after he stepped on it with one foot. Making sure his crew doesn't get harmed he puts his other foot on it so it wouldn't kill any one else accept his self.
    5)homeofheroes.com/moh/citation/_1940_wwii/wallace.html

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  57. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    The blog is closed.
    Have a (safe) fun Easter holiday!
    Mrs. Buchanan

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