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Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army 1LT George K. Sisler.
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Episode 2997 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army 1LT George K. Sisler. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia and the U.S. Army.
Sisler was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Sisler of Dexter, Missouri. He was married to Jane and had two sons, David and James. Sisler also worked as an Alaskan smokejumper to fight wildfires in remote parts of the state.
Sisler served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962. After attending Arkansas State University and joining the Sigma Pi fraternity, Sisler was commissioned in the Army from his birth city of Dexter, Missouri, in 1964.
During the Vietnam War, U.S. Army First Lieutenant George K. Sisler displayed extraordinary heroism that earned him the Medal of Honor. Serving as an intelligence officer with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1LT Sisler led a long-range reconnaissance patrol deep into enemy-controlled territory on February 7, 1967.
His patrol was ambushed by a numerically superior Viet Cong force. Under intense fire, Sisler immediately took charge, calling in air support and directing his men into defensive positions. Despite the chaos, he provided covering fire, eliminating multiple enemy fighters and rallying his outnumbered unit.
When the enemy attempted to overrun their position, Sisler fearlessly charged forward with his rifle and grenades, personally engaging the attackers at close range. His valorous actions disrupted the enemy’s advance and gave his comrades precious time to regroup. Though wounded, he continued to fight until he was mortally struck while shielding his fellow soldiers.
For his gallantry and selfless leadership, 1LT George K. Sisler was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. His courage and ultimate sacrifice exemplified the finest traditions of the U.S. Army and Special Forces. His legacy endures as a testament to the bravery of American soldiers in the Vietnam War.
Listen to Episode 2997 and discover more about Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army 1LT George K. Sisler.
