Medal of Honor Books

Heroes in the War on Terrorism

NAVY    -  MARINES   -  AIR FORCE   - ARMY O.E.F.  - ARMY O.I.F.

These books contain the citations for nearly all of the awards of the Silve Star and higher to members of each branch of service in the War on Terrorism. Books include photos of most recipients, some biographical data, analysis of awards by rank, unit, date, and more.

ENCYCLOPEDIA of AMERICAN MILITARY HEROES

Buried at A.B.M.C. Ardennes
  C-29-12   

Born:  at Canadian, OK

Entered Service in the US Army from Cheyenne, WY

Earned The Medal of Honor During World War II For heroism January 08 & 09, 1945 at Rimling, France

Technical Sergeant Carey was in command of an antitank platoon when 200 enemy infantrymen and twelve tanks attacked his battalion, overrunning part of its position. Sergeant Carey, on his own initiative, organized a patrol and rescued two of his squads, evacuating those who had been wounded. He organized a second patrol and advanced against an enemy-held house which was preventing the free movement of our troops. Covered by fire from his patrol, he approached and killed two snipers with his rifle and threw a grenade in the door. He entered alone and later emerged with 16 prisoners. Acting on information he furnished, American forces captured an additional 41 Germans in adjacent houses. He assembled another patrol, and, under covering fire, moved within a few yards of an enemy tank and damaged it with a rocket. As the crew attempted to leave their burning vehicle, he killed three and wounded a fourth. On January 9, German infantry moved into the western part of the town and encircled a house in which Sergeant Carey had posted a squad. Four of the group escaped to the attic. By maneuvering an old staircase against the building, Technical Sergeant Carey was able to rescue these men. Later that day, when attempting to reach an outpost, he was struck down by sniper fire.