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MSGT Charles Ernest Hosking Jr. Famous memorial

Birth	:	12 May 1924 Ramsey, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Death	:	21 Mar 1967 Phước Long, Bình Phước, Vietnam
Burial	:	Saint John's Cemetery, San Mateo, San Mateo County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5483017, -122.3358002
Inscription	:	MEDAL OF HONOR MSG US ARMY VIETNAM CO A 5TH SP FORCES GP (ABN) 1ST SPECIAL FORCES
Description	:	Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was issued the award posthumously on June 13, 1969 for his actions as a sergeant first class in Company A, 1st Special Forces Regiment. 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), US Army, at Don Luan District, Phuoc Long Province, South Vietnam, on 21 March 1967. He dropped out of high school in 1941 to join the Canadian Army but was discharged for being underage. He then joined the US Coast Guard and was discharged in 1943 with a heart condition. In May 1943,with the help of his congressman, he joined the US Army and... Read More	Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was issued the award posthumously on June 13, 1969 for his actions as a sergeant first class in Company A, 1st Special Forces Regiment. 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), US Army, at Don Luan District, Phuoc Long Province, South Vietnam, on 21 March 1967. He dropped out of high school in 1941 to join the Canadian Army but was discharged for being underage. He then joined the US Coast Guard and was discharged in 1943 with a heart condition. In May 1943,with the help of his congressman, he joined the US Army and served with the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion during World War II. Following the war, he remained the US Army and in 1965 he was assigned to Vietnam where he served as an advisor to a Civilian Irregular Defense Group. As he was preparing to transport a captured Viet Cong sniper. the prisoner grabbed a hand grenade and armed it. Hosking tackled the prisoner and held him to the ground, shielding others from the ensuing explosion which claimed his life at the age of 42. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Master Sergeant Hosking (then Sergeant First Class), Detachment A-302, Company A, greatly distinguished himself while serving as company advisor in the III Corps Civilian Irregular Defense Group Reaction Battalion during combat operations in Don Luan District. A Viet Cong suspect was apprehended and subsequently identified as a Viet Cong sniper. While MSG Hosking was preparing the enemy for movement back to the base camp, the prisoner suddenly grabbed a hand grenade from MSG Hosking's belt, armed the grenade, and started running towards the company command group which consisted of 2 Americans and 2 Vietnamese who were standing a few feet away. Instantly realizing that the enemy intended to kill the other men, MSG Hosking immediately leaped upon the Viet Cong's back. With utter disregard for his personal safety, he grasped the Viet Cong in a "Bear Hug" forcing the grenade against the enemy soldier's chest. He then wrestled the Viet Cong to the ground and covered the enemy's body with his body until the grenade detonated. The blast instantly killed both MSG Hosking and the Viet Cong. By absorbing the full force of the exploding grenade with his body and that of the enemy, he saved the other members of his command group from death or serious injury. MSG Hosking's risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest tradition of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country."

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Where is MSGT Charles Ernest Hosking Jr. Famous memorial's memorial?
MSGT Charles Ernest Hosking Jr. Famous memorial's memorial is located at: Saint John's Cemetery, San Mateo, San Mateo County, USA.
When did MSGT Charles Ernest Hosking Jr. Famous memorial death?
MSGT Charles Ernest Hosking Jr. Famous memorial death on 21 Mar 1967 in Phước Long, Bình Phước, Vietnam
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Latitude: 37.5483017
Longitude: -122.3358002

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Ernest Hosking Sr.

(1892 - 1951)

Luella B Bartholf Hosking

(1895 - 1998)

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