Retirement caps honorable service for Medal of Honor recipient

[Pete]

Retirement caps honorable service for Medal of Honor recipient

http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2012/05/18/1178239?sac=fo.local

"Col. Gordon R. Roberts, who received the Medal of Honor as a sergeant during the Vietnam War, retired from the Army on Friday at Fort Bragg.

Roberts was the most senior soldier on active duty wearing the nation's highest military honor, said Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Dowd, commander of Fort Bragg's 1st Theater Sustainment Command. Not a one-time hero, Roberts also has two Silver Stars, the third-highest award for valor..............."

Congrats for your service through the years. Enjoy your retirement - you've earned it.

[JJ_BPK]

Thank you, Col. Gordon R. Roberts.
I hope you enjoy a long, healthy and happy retirement..

[ZonieDiver]

Thank you, sir! That is a lonnnnng damned time. Wow!

[SF_BHT]

Thank you for your service........

Enjoy retirement.

[Richard]

Well earned! Thank you, Sir.

[Penn]

Sir, Thank you for your service.

[Dusty]

:lifter

[greenberetTFS]

A true hero.........;) ;) ;)

Big Teddy :munchin

[Stargazer]

Thank you for your distinguished service.

[The Reaper]

Thank you for your service, Sir.

TR

[bluebb]

Thanks for your service Warrior.

Blue

[MK262MOD1]

Always a gentlemen. He was a fine commander and a great shooter as well.

I always enjoyed running into him.

[PRB]

What a great carreer , I hope his retirement is as good to him.

[Gypsy]

Thank you for your service, Sir! Enjoy your retirement years.

[cbtengr]

Hope you enjoy many years of a well earned retirement, thank you for your service.

[mark46th]

Well done, sie! Congratulations!

[abc_123]

Rank and organization: Sergeant (then Sp4), U.S. Army, Company B, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. Place and date: Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam, July 11, 1969. Entered service at: Cincinnati, Ohio. Born: June 14, 1950, Middletown, Ohio.
Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Roberts distinguished himself while serving as a rifleman in Company B, during combat operations. Sgt. Roberts' platoon was maneuvering along a ridge to attack heavily fortified enemy bunker positions which had pinned down an adjoining friendly company. As the platoon approached the enemy positions, it was suddenly pinned down by heavy automatic weapons and grenade fire from camouflaged enemy fortifications atop the overlooking hill. Seeing his platoon immobilized and in danger of failing in its mission, Sgt. Roberts crawled rapidly toward the closest enemy bunker. With complete disregard for his safety, he leaped to his feet and charged the bunker, firing as he ran. Despite the intense enemy fire directed at him, Sgt. Roberts silenced the 2-man bunker. Without hesitation, Sgt. Roberts continued his 1-man assault on a second bunker. As he neared the second bunker, a burst of enemy fire knocked his rifle from his hands. Sgt. Roberts picked up a rifle dropped by a comrade and continued his assault, silencing the bunker. He continued his charge against a third bunker and destroyed it with well-thrown hand grenades. Although Sgt. Roberts was now cut off from his platoon, he continued his assault against a fourth enemy emplacement. He fought through a heavy hail of fire to join elements of the adjoining company which had been pinned down by the enemy fire. Although continually exposed to hostile fire, he assisted in moving wounded personnel from exposed positions on the hilltop to an evacuation area before returning to his unit. By his gallant and selfless actions, Sgt. Roberts contributed directly to saving the lives of his comrades and served as an inspiration to his fellow soldiers in the defeat of the enemy force. Sgt. Roberts' extraordinary heroism in action at the risk of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

At the time of the MOH action, he had already earned a Silver Star

Youtube clip with personal interview...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH8qK2_bUPE

[FMF DOC]

Thank you for your service Sir