American Soldier - McAllen, TX
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N 26° 11.969 W 098° 15.349
14R E 574351 N 2897988
"The Warrior" by Douglas Clark in 2000 is of a soldier tossing a grenade.
Waymark Code: WMQNRC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2016
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Text from the Plaque:
The Story
This soldier's squad was pinned down by heavy enemy machine gun fire from two bunkers. After three members of his squad had been killed and two wounded, he realized that the rest of the squad was in danger of being killed. "The Warrior" charged the machine guns. Emptying his M-1 rifle and throwing hand grenades, he destroyed the first bunker. Throwing his last grenade, he fell to the ground mortally wounded. This last grenade you see leaving his hand destroyed the second bunker thus saving the lives of his comrades. His actions allowed his company to continue the attack. This courageous and brave act exemplifies the actions of the 3,440 recipients of the highest award, The Congressional Medal of Honor. This metal is bestowed by the United States to members of its armed forces for acts above and beyond the call of duty against hostile forces.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Warrior
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Douglas Clark
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2000
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
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