Author Topic: Meet Our Medal of Honor Recipents (Read 19438 times)

rustybayonet · « **Reply #80 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:31:21 AM »

Recipient #31

JACKSON, ARTHUR J. Rank: Private First Class: U.S. Marine Corps 3d Battalion Division: 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division Born: 18 October 1924, Cleveland, Ohio Entered Service At: OregonG.O. Number: Date of Issue: 10/05/1945Accredited To: Portland, ORPlace / Date: Island of Peleliu in the Palau group, 18 September 1944

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on the Island of Peleliu in the Palau group, 18 September 1944. Boldly taking the initiative when his platoon's left flank advance was held up by the fire of Japanese troops concealed in strongly fortified positions, Pfc. Jackson unhesitatingly proceeded forward of our lines and, courageously defying the heavy barrages, charged a large pillbox housing approximately 35 enemy soldiers. Pouring his automatic fire into the opening of the fixed installation to trap the occupying troops, he hurled white phosphorus grenades and explosive charges brought up by a fellow marine, demolishing the pillbox and killing all of the enemy. Advancing alone under the continuous fire from other hostile emplacements, he employed similar means to smash 2 smaller positions in the immediate vicinity. Determined to crush the entire pocket of resistance although harassed on all sides by the shattering blasts of Japanese weapons and covered only by small rifle parties, he stormed 1 gun position after another, dealing death and destruction to the savagely fighting enemy in his inexorable drive against the remaining defenses, and succeeded in wiping out a total of 12 pillboxes and 50 Japanese soldiers. Stouthearted and indomitable despite the terrific odds. Pfc. Jackson resolutely maintained control of the platoon's left flank movement throughout his valiant 1-man assault and, by his cool decision and relentless fighting spirit during a critical situation, contributed essentially to the complete annihilation of the enemy in the southern sector of the island. His gallant initiative and heroic conduct in the face of extreme peril reflect the highest credit upon Pfc. Jackson and the U.S. Naval Service.

Arthur Jackson, Medal of Honor, WWII

Note; For more information about the Marine battle for Peleliu a great book "With the Old Breed" by Marine Cpl. E.B. Sledge who fought there, and kept daily notes in his Bible. Sledge returned to Alabama, returned to college, recieved his PHD in Biology and taught at the University of Montevallo. E.B. Sledge died March 3, 2001. This book led to the series "Pacific" on TV by Tom Hanks.

Libertas · « **Reply #81 on:** February 17, 2014, 10:29:24 AM »

Oorah!

Peleliu was nasty. A painful series of lessons that made us change tactics for later campaigns all through to Okinawa. Tank and man-carried flamethrowers...couldn't have enough of 'em on hand to root those devils out.

rustybayonet · « **Reply #82 on:** February 18, 2014, 05:36:11 AM »

Recipient #32

JACOBS, JACK H. Rank: 1st Lieutenant: U.S. Army: Division: U.S. Army Support Command Born: 2 August 1945, Brooklyn, N.Y. Entered Service At: Trenton, N.J.G.O. Number: Date of Issue: 10/09/1969Accredited To: Trenton, NJPlace / Date: Kien Phong Province, Republic of Vietnam, 9 March 1968

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Jacobs (then 1st Lt.), Infantry, distinguished himself while serving as assistant battalion advisor, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. The 2d Battalion was advancing to contact when it came under intense heavy machine gun and mortar fire from a Viet Cong battalion positioned in well fortified bunkers. As the 2d Battalion deployed into attack formation its advance was halted by devastating fire. Capt. Jacobs, with the command element of the lead company, called for and directed air strikes on the enemy positions to facilitate a renewed attack. Due to the intensity of the enemy fire and heavy casualties to the command group, including the company commander, the attack stopped and the friendly troops became disorganized. Although wounded by mortar fragments, Capt. Jacobs assumed command of the allied company, ordered a withdrawal from the exposed position and established a defensive perimeter. Despite profuse bleeding from head wounds which impaired his vision, Capt. Jacobs, with complete disregard for his safety, returned under intense fire to evacuate a seriously wounded advisor to the safety of a wooded area where he administered lifesaving first aid. He then returned through heavy automatic weapons fire to evacuate the wounded company commander. Capt. Jacobs made repeated trips across the fire-swept open rice paddies evacuating wounded and their weapons. On 3 separate occasions, Capt. Jacobs contacted and drove off Viet Cong squads who were searching for allied wounded and weapons, single-handedly killing 3 and wounding several others. His gallant actions and extraordinary heroism saved the lives of 1 U.S. advisor and 13 allied soldiers. Through his effort the allied company was restored to an effective fighting unit and prevented defeat of the friendly forces by a strong and determined enemy. Capt. Jacobs, by his gallantry and bravery in action in the highest traditions of the military service, has reflected great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

Jack Jacobs, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

Libertas · « **Reply #83 on:** February 18, 2014, 07:33:10 AM »

Ufda, another hairy episode. I am always being surprised when people survive such encounters.

rustybayonet · « **Reply #84 on:** February 19, 2014, 07:09:47 AM »

Recipient #33

JENKINS, DON J. Rank: Private First Class: U.S. Army: Company A, 2d Battalion Division: 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division Born: 18 April 1948, Quality, Ky. Entered Service At: Nashville, Tenn.G.O. Number: Date of Issue: 03/02/1971Accredited To: Nashville, TNPlace / Date: Kien Phong Province, Republic of Vietnam, 6 January 1969

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Jenkins (then Pfc.), Company A, distinguished himself while serving as a machine gunner on a reconnaissance mission. When his company came under heavy crossfire from an enemy complex, S/Sgt. Jenkins unhesitatingly maneuvered forward to a perilously exposed position and began placing suppressive fire on the enemy. When his own machine gun jammed, he immediately obtained a rifle and continued to fire into the enemy bunkers until his machine gun was made operative by his assistant. He exposed himself to extremely heavy fire when he repeatedly both ran and crawled across open terrain to obtain resupplies of ammunition until he had exhausted all that was available for his machine gun. Displaying tremendous presence of mind, he then armed himself with 2 antitank weapons and, by himself, maneuvered through the hostile fusillade to within 20 meters of an enemy bunker to destroy that position. After moving back to the friendly defensive perimeter long enough to secure yet another weapon, a grenade launcher, S/Sgt. Jenkins moved forward to a position providing no protection and resumed placing accurate fire on the enemy until his ammunition was again exhausted. During this time he was seriously wounded by shrapnel. Undaunted and displaying great courage, he moved forward 100 meters to aid a friendly element that was pinned down only a few meters from the enemy. This he did with complete disregard for his own wound and despite having been advised that several previous rescue attempts had failed at the cost of the life of 1 and the wounding of others. Ignoring the continuing intense fire and his painful wounds, and hindered by darkness, he made 3 trips to the beleaguered unit, each time pulling a wounded comrade back to safety. S/Sgt. Jenkins' extraordinary valor, dedication, and indomitable spirit inspired his fellow soldiers to repulse the determined enemy attack and ultimately to defeat the larger force. S/Sgt. Jenkins risk of his life reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

Libertas · « **Reply #85 on:** February 19, 2014, 11:31:02 AM »

There are lots of stories, not just of MOH awardees, others, who "keep going back"...

Amazing. Humbling.

rustybayonet · « **Reply #86 on:** February 20, 2014, 05:58:48 AM »

Recipient #34

KELLEY, THOMAS G. Rank: Lieutenant: U.S. Navy: Division: River Assault Division 152 Born: 13 May 1939, Boston, Mass. Entered Service At: Boston, Mass.G.O. Number: Date of Issue: 05/14/1970Accredited To: Boston, MAPlace / Date: Ong Muong Canal, Kien Hoa province, Republic of Vietnam, 15 June 1969

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in the afternoon while serving as commander of River Assault Division 152 during combat operations against enemy aggressor forces. Lt. Comdr. (then Lt.) Kelley was in charge of a column of 8 river assault craft which were extracting 1 company of U.S. Army infantry troops on the east bank of the Ong Muong Canal in Kien Hoa province, when 1 of the armored troop carriers reported a mechanical failure of a loading ramp. At approximately the same time, Viet Cong forces opened fire from the opposite bank of the canal. After issuing orders for the crippled troop carrier to raise its ramp manually, and for the remaining boats to form a protective cordon around the disabled craft, Lt. Comdr. Kelley realizing the extreme danger to his column and its inability to clear the ambush site until the crippled unit was repaired, boldly maneuvered the monitor in which he was embarked to the exposed side of the protective cordon in direct line with the enemy's fire, and ordered the monitor to commence firing. Suddenly, an enemy rocket scored a direct hit on the coxswain's flat, the shell penetrating the thick armor plate, and the explosion spraying shrapnel in all directions. Sustaining serious head wounds from the blast, which hurled him to the deck of the monitor, Lt. Cmdr. Kelley disregarded his severe injuries and attempted to continue directing the other boats. Although unable to move from the deck or to speak clearly into the radio, he succeeded in relaying his commands through 1 of his men until the enemy attack was silenced and the boats were able to move to an area of safety. Lt. Comdr. Kelley's brilliant leadership, bold initiative, and resolute determination served to inspire his men and provide the impetus needed to carry out the mission after he was medically evacuated by helicopter. His extraordinary courage under fire, and his selfless devotion to duty sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

Thomas Kelley, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

Libertas · « **Reply #87 on:** February 20, 2014, 07:49:40 AM »

Oh, I know this one. I don't get the Military Channel but my father does, had a show on there about this exact engagement. Heck of a story.

rustybayonet · « **Reply #88 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:54:29 AM »

Recipient #35

KELLOGG, ALLAN JAY, JR. Rank: Staff Sergeant: U.S. Marine Corps: Company G, 2d Battalion Division: 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division Born: 1 October 1943, Bethel, Conn. Entered Service At: Bridgeport, Conn.G.O. Number: Date of Issue: 10/15/1973Accredited To: Bridgeport, CTPlace / Date: Quang Nam province, Republic of Vietnam, 11 March 1970

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a platoon sergeant with Company G, in connection with combat operations against the enemy on the night of 11 March 1970. Under the leadership of G/Sgt. Kellogg, a small unit from Company G was evacuating a fallen comrade when the unit came under a heavy volume of small arms and automatic weapons fire from a numerically superior enemy force occupying well-concealed emplacements in the surrounding jungle. During the ensuing fierce engagement, an enemy soldier managed to maneuver through the dense foliage to a position near the marines, and hurled a hand grenade into their midst which glanced off the chest of G/Sgt. Kellogg. Quick to act, he forced the grenade into the mud in which he was standing, threw himself over the lethal weapon and absorbed the full effects of its detonation with his body thereby preventing serious injury or possible death to several of his fellow marines. Although suffering multiple injuries to his chest and his right shoulder and arm, G/Sgt. Kellogg resolutely continued to direct the efforts of his men until all were able to maneuver to the relative safety of the company perimeter. By his heroic and decisive action in risking his life to save the lives of his comrades, G/Sgt. Kellogg reflected the highest credit upon himself and upheld the finest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service.

Allan Kellogg, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

Libertas · « **Reply #89 on:** February 21, 2014, 08:09:02 AM »

rustybayonet · « **Reply #90 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:47:54 AM »

Recipient #36

KERREY, JOSEPH R. Rank: Lieutenant, Junior Grade: U.S. Navy: Division: SEAL Born: 27 August 1943, Lincoln, Nebr. Entered Service At: Omaha, Nebr.G.O. Number: Date of Issue: 05/14/1970Accredited To: Omaha, NEPlace / Date: Near Nha Trang Bay, Republic of Vietnam, 14 March 1969

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a SEAL team leader during action against enemy aggressor (Viet Cong) forces. Acting in response to reliable intelligence, Lt. (J.G..) Kerrey led his SEAL team on a mission to capture important members of the enemy's area political cadre known to be located on an island in the bay of Nha Trang. In order to surprise the enemy, he and his team scaled a 350-foot sheer cliff to place themselves above the ledge on which the enemy was located. Splitting his team in 2 elements and coordinating both, Lt. (J.G..) Kerrey led his men in the treacherous downward descent to the enemy's camp. Just as they neared the end of their descent, intense enemy fire was directed at them, and Lt. (J.G.) Kerrey received massive injuries from a grenade which exploded at his feet and threw him backward onto the jagged rocks. Although bleeding profusely and suffering great pain, he displayed outstanding courage and presence of mind in immediately directing his element's fire into the heart of the enemy camp. Utilizing his radioman, Lt. (J.G.) Kerrey called in the second element's fire support which caught the confused Viet Cong in a devastating crossfire. After successfully suppressing the enemy's fire, and although immobilized by his multiple wounds, he continued to maintain calm, superlative control as he ordered his team to secure and defend an extraction site. Lt. (J.G.) Kerrey resolutely directed his men, despite his near unconscious state, until he was eventually evacuated by helicopter. The havoc brought to the enemy by this very successful mission cannot be over-estimated. The enemy soldiers who were captured provided critical intelligence to the allied effort. Lt. (J.G.) Kerrey's courageous and inspiring leadership, valiant fighting spirit, and tenacious devotion to duty in the face of almost overwhelming opposition sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

Joseph (Bob) Kerrey, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

rustybayonet · « **Reply #91 on:** February 23, 2014, 04:28:17 PM »

Recipient #37

KINSMAN, THOMAS JAMES Rank: Private First Class: U.S. Army: Company B, 3d Battalion Division: 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry DivisionBorn: 4 March 1945, Renton, Wash. Entered Service At: Seattle, Wash.G.O. Number: Date of Issue: 05/17/1969Accredited To: Seattle, WAPlace / Date: Near Vinh Long, Republic of Vietnam, 6 February 1968

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty Sp4c. Kinsman (then Pfc.) distinguished himself in action in the afternoon while serving as a rifleman with Company B, on a reconnaissance-in-force mission. As his company was proceeding up a narrow canal in armored troops carriers, it came under sudden and intense rocket, automatic weapons and small-arms fire from a well entrenched Viet Cong force. The company immediately beached and began assaulting the enemy bunker complex. Hampered by exceedingly dense undergrowth which limited visibility to 10 meters, a group of 8 men became cut off from the main body of the company. As they were moving through heavy enemy fire to effect a link-up, an enemy soldier in a concealed position hurled a grenade into their midst. Sp4c. Kinsman immediately alerted his comrades of the danger, then unhesitatingly threw himself on the grenade and blocked the explosion with his body. As a result of his courageous action, he received severe head and chest wounds. Through his indomitable courage, complete disregard for his personal safety and profound concern for his fellow soldiers, Sp4c. Kinsman averted loss of life and injury to the other 7 men of his element. Sp4c. Kinsman's extraordinary heroism at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

rustybayonet · « **Reply #92 on:** February 24, 2014, 06:01:40 AM »

Recipient #38

LEE, HOWARD V. Rank: Captain: U.S. Marine Corps: Company E, 2d Battalion Division: 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division Born: 1 August 1933, New York, N.Y. Entered Service At: Dumfries, Va.G.O. Number: Date of Issue: 10/25/1967Accredited To: Dumfries, VAPlace / Date: Near Cam Lo, Republic of Vietnam, 8 and 9 August 1966

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. A platoon of Maj. (then Capt.) Lee's company, while on an operation deep in enemy territory, was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing that the unit had suffered numerous casualties, depriving it of effective leadership, and fully aware that the platoon was even then under heavy attack by the enemy, Maj Lee took 7 men and proceeded by helicopter to reinforce the beleaguered platoon. Maj. Lee disembarked from the helicopter with 2 of his men and, braving withering enemy fire, led them into the perimeter, where he fearlessly moved from position to position, directing and encouraging the overtaxed troops. The enemy then launched a massive attack with the full might of their forces. Although painfully wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye, Maj. Lee continued undauntedly throughout the night to direct the valiant defense, coordinate supporting fire, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. The next morning he collapsed from his wounds and was forced to relinquish command. However the small band of marines had held their position and repeatedly fought off many vicious enemy attacks for a grueling 6 hours until their evacuation was effected the following morning. Maj. Lee's actions saved his men from capture, minimized the loss of lives, and dealt the enemy a severe defeat. His indomitable fighting spirit, superb leadership, and great personal valor in the face of tremendous odds, reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service.

Howard Lee, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

Libertas · « **Reply #93 on:** February 24, 2014, 07:36:47 AM »

Lee looks like the classic Marine, doesn't he?

As for Kinsman, is there anything much hair-raising than a RIF mission in Vietnam? Ugh!

Mixed feeling about Kerrey, applaud his service, not the biggest PITA in Democrat camp, but, not a fan of his choice, let us leave it at that. At least he wasn't a total grand-standing useless douche like Swiftboat Kerry!

AlanS · « **Reply #94 on:** February 24, 2014, 07:42:23 AM »

Quote from: Libertas on February 24, 2014, 07:36:47 AM

Mixed feeling about Kerrey, applaud his service, not the biggest PITA in Democrat camp, but, not a fan of his choice, let us leave it at that. At least he wasn't a total grand-standing useless douche like Swiftboat Kerry!

I don't think it was for lack of trying.

rustybayonet · « **Reply #95 on:** February 24, 2014, 07:55:21 AM »

Quote from: AlanS on February 24, 2014, 07:42:23 AM

Quote from: Libertas on February 24, 2014, 07:36:47 AM
Mixed feeling about Kerrey, applaud his service, not the biggest PITA in Democrat camp, but, not a fan of his choice, let us leave it at that. At least he wasn't a total grand-standing useless douche like Swiftboat Kerry!

Couldn't agree more ------

rustybayonet · « **Reply #96 on:** February 25, 2014, 05:42:46 AM »

Recipient #39

LEMON, PETER C. Rank: Specialist Fourth Class: U.S. Army: Company E, 2d Battalion Division: 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division Born: 5 June 1950, Toronto, Canada Entered Service At: Tawas City, Mich.G.O. Number: Date of Issue: 06/14/1971Accredited To: Michigan Place / Date: Tay Ninh province, Republic of Vietnam, 1 April 1970

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Lemon (then Sp4c.), Company E, distinguished himself while serving as an assistant machine gunner during the defense of Fire Support Base Illingworth. When the base came under heavy enemy attack, Sgt. Lemon engaged a numerically superior enemy with machine gun and rifle fire from his defensive position until both weapons malfunctioned. He then used hand grenades to fend off the intensified enemy attack launched in his direction. After eliminating all but 1 of the enemy soldiers in the immediate vicinity, he pursued and disposed of the remaining soldier in hand-to-hand combat. Despite fragment wounds from an exploding grenade, Sgt. Lemon regained his position, carried a more seriously wounded comrade to an aid station, and, as he returned, was wounded a second time by enemy fire. Disregarding his personal injuries, he moved to his position through a hail of small arms and grenade fire. Sgt. Lemon immediately realized that the defensive sector was in danger of being overrun by the enemy and unhesitatingly assaulted the enemy soldiers by throwing hand grenades and engaging in hand-to-hand combat. He was wounded yet a third time, but his determined efforts successfully drove the enemy from the position. Securing an operable machine gun, Sgt. Lemon stood atop an embankment fully exposed to enemy fire, and placed effective fire upon the enemy until he collapsed from his multiple wounds and exhaustion. After regaining consciousness at the aid station, he refused medical evacuation until his more seriously wounded comrades had been evacuated. Sgt. Lemon's gallantry and extraordinary heroism, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

Have only questioned one Medal recipient before, but have mixed feelings about this one, due to drugs [admittedly stoned on marijuana]. I will not presonally comment further, you can do a search simply by typing his name in and many sites appear for your review if interested.

rustybayonet · « **Reply #97 on:** February 25, 2014, 06:11:07 AM »

#39

Have only questioned one Medal recipient before, but have mixed feelings about this one, due to drugs [admittedly stoned on marijuana]. I will not presonally comment further, you can do a search simply by typing his name in and many sites appear for your review if interested.

Libertas · « **Reply #98 on:** February 25, 2014, 06:46:12 AM »

Having not been there under fire day in and day out and being forced to operate with an arm tied behind my back by idiots back in DC I cannot say what I would or would not be doing if I were there under similar circumstances. Well maybe I can...I'd probably be fragging the idiots thinking these orders are swell, thrown in the stockade and executed by my own people...if the camp didn't get overrun by the enemy and they slaughtered me first.

rustybayonet · « **Reply #99 on:** February 26, 2014, 08:27:24 AM »

Recipient #40

LITEKY, ANGELO J. Rank: Captain: U.S. Army: Headquarters Company Division: 199th Infantry BrigadeBorn: 14 February 1931, Washington, D.C. Entered Service At: Fort Hamilton, N.Y.G.O. Number: Date of Issue: 11/19/1969Accredited To: Fort Hamilton, NYPlace / Date: Near Phuoc-Lac, Bien Hoa province, Republic of Vietnam, 6 December 1967

Citation: Chaplain Liteky distinguished himself by exceptional heroism while serving with Company A, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade. He was participating in a search and destroy operation when Company A came under intense fire from a battalion size enemy force. Momentarily stunned from the immediate encounter that ensued, the men hugged the ground for cover. Observing 2 wounded men, Chaplain Liteky moved to within 15 meters of an enemy machine gun position to reach them, placing himself between the enemy and the wounded men. When there was a brief respite in the fighting, he managed to drag them to the relative safety of the landing zone. Inspired by his courageous actions, the company rallied and began placing a heavy volume of fire upon the enemy's positions. In a magnificent display of courage and leadership, Chaplain Liteky began moving upright through the enemy fire, administering last rites to the dying and evacuating the wounded. Noticing another trapped and seriously wounded man, Chaplain Liteky crawled to his aid. Realizing that the wounded man was too heavy to carry, he rolled on his back, placed the man on his chest and through sheer determination and fortitude crawled back to the landing zone using his elbows and heels to push himself along. pausing for breath momentarily, he returned to the action and came upon a man entangled in the dense, thorny underbrush. Once more intense enemy fire was directed at him, but Chaplain Liteky stood his ground and calmly broke the vines and carried the man to the landing zone for evacuation. On several occasions when the landing zone was under small arms and rocket fire, Chaplain Liteky stood up in the face of hostile fire and personally directed the medivac helicopters into and out of the area. With the wounded safely evacuated, Chaplain Liteky returned to the perimeter, constantly encouraging and inspiring the men. Upon the unit's relief on the morning of 7 December 1967, it was discovered that despite painful wounds in the neck and foot, Chaplain Liteky had personally carried over 20 men to the landing zone for evacuation during the savage fighting. Through his indomitable inspiration and heroic actions, Chaplain Liteky saved the lives of a number of his comrades and enabled the company to repulse the enemy. Chaplain Liteky's actions reflect great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army.

Note; Interesting further info, plus more --

http://www.commondreams.org/headlines/060900-02.htm