THE WALL OF FACES

Gary is buried at McKendree Cemetery, Buena Vista,OH. SS PH

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CORPORAL

GARY OLSON HOLSINGER


COMPANY B

2nd BATTALION

12th CAVALRY REGIMENT

" ALWAYS READY "

1st CAVALRY DIVISION

" THE FIRST TEAM "


CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF

THE SILVER STAR


The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Gary Olson Holsinger (US51645354), Corporal, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Corporal (then Private First Class) Holsinger distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action 4 February 1968, while serving as a rifleman with Company B, 2d Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, during a combat mission near Hue, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force, Private First Class Holsinger exposed himself to the hostile fire as he placed effective suppressive fire on the assaulting enemy force. While engaging the enemy, Private First Class Holsinger was mortally wounded, but his action inflicted numerous hostile casualties and contributed greatly to the successful repulsion of the enemy attack. Private First Class Holsinger's gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.





YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE

I never knew my uncle because of a sacrifice he made for you and me but if there is ever anyone who see's this and could tell me more about my uncle he is my hero and I never knew him, if it weren't for the stories of him and the great man that he was I would have never joined the service.Please if you have any information you can tell me especially if you were there I would love to here all of them. Thanks Gary and to those who fought and died for our freedom Yours Truly,Wesley caldwell P.S. My Phone Number is (740)776-1721 ask for Wes if im not there leave a number I'll return it or if need be call collect.

As a fellow Buckeye, I say "THANK YOU"

As a Veteran, I say "JOB WELL DONE"

As an American, "YOUR DEATH WAS NOT IN VAIN"

And as a Believer, "YOUR SPIRIT IS ALIVE--AND STRONG"

Again, thank you for your valiant and courageous service, contribution, and most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours! ETERNAL PEACE MY FRIEND