HONORED ON PANEL 18E, LINE 35 OF THE WALL
GEORGE ALAN INGALLS
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GEORGE A INGALLS
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18E/35
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POSTED ON 4.16.2019
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran
Medal of Honor Citation
George Alan Ingalls
Medal of Honor
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Division: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
GENERAL ORDERS:
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 11 (February 6, 1969)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class George Alan Ingalls (ASN: 19876896), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against enemy aggressor forces at Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam, on 16 April 1967. Specialist Fourth Class Ingalls, a member of Company A, accompanied his squad on a night ambush mission. Shortly after the ambush was established, an enemy soldier entered the killing zone and was shot when he tried to evade capture. Other enemy soldiers were expected to enter the area, and the ambush was maintained in the same location. Two quiet hours passed without incident, then suddenly a hand grenade was thrown from the nearby dense undergrowth into the center of the squad's position. The grenade did not explode, but shortly thereafter a second grenade landed directly between Specialist Fourth Class Ingalls and a nearby comrade. Although he could have jumped to a safe position, Specialist Fourth Class Ingalls, in a spontaneous act of great courage, threw himself on the grenade and absorbed its full blast. The explosion mortally wounded Specialist Fourth Class Ingalls, but his heroic action saved the lives of the remaining members of his squad. His gallantry and selfless devotion to his comrades are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon Specialist Fourth Class Ingalls, his unit, and the United States Army.
Medal of Honor
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Division: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
GENERAL ORDERS:
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 11 (February 6, 1969)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class George Alan Ingalls (ASN: 19876896), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against enemy aggressor forces at Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam, on 16 April 1967. Specialist Fourth Class Ingalls, a member of Company A, accompanied his squad on a night ambush mission. Shortly after the ambush was established, an enemy soldier entered the killing zone and was shot when he tried to evade capture. Other enemy soldiers were expected to enter the area, and the ambush was maintained in the same location. Two quiet hours passed without incident, then suddenly a hand grenade was thrown from the nearby dense undergrowth into the center of the squad's position. The grenade did not explode, but shortly thereafter a second grenade landed directly between Specialist Fourth Class Ingalls and a nearby comrade. Although he could have jumped to a safe position, Specialist Fourth Class Ingalls, in a spontaneous act of great courage, threw himself on the grenade and absorbed its full blast. The explosion mortally wounded Specialist Fourth Class Ingalls, but his heroic action saved the lives of the remaining members of his squad. His gallantry and selfless devotion to his comrades are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon Specialist Fourth Class Ingalls, his unit, and the United States Army.
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POSTED ON 4.16.2019
POSTED BY: Janice Current
An American Hero
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.
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POSTED ON 9.21.2017
POSTED BY: M
11Bravo Infantry Soldier and Medal of Honor Recipient....Real Hero
George Alan Ingalls
ON THE WALL: Panel 18E Line 35
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PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record: Norco, CA
Date of birth: 03/09/1946
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E4
Rank: Specialist Four
Promotion Note: None
ID No: 19876896
MOS or Specialty: 11B20: Infantryman
Length Service: 01
Unit: A CO, 2ND BN, 5TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour: 07/11/1966
Incident Date: 04/16/1967
Casualty Date: 04/16/1967
Age at Loss: 21
Location: Province not reported, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Multiple fragmentation wounds
Status Date: Not Applicable; was not MIA
Status Change: Not Applicable; was not MIA
Repatriated: Not Applicable; was not MIA
Identified: Not Applicable; was not MIA
URL: www.VirtualWall.org/di/IngallsGA01a.htm
ON THE WALL: Panel 18E Line 35
This page Copyright© 1997-2015 www.VirtualWall.org Ltd.
PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record: Norco, CA
Date of birth: 03/09/1946
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E4
Rank: Specialist Four
Promotion Note: None
ID No: 19876896
MOS or Specialty: 11B20: Infantryman
Length Service: 01
Unit: A CO, 2ND BN, 5TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour: 07/11/1966
Incident Date: 04/16/1967
Casualty Date: 04/16/1967
Age at Loss: 21
Location: Province not reported, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Multiple fragmentation wounds
Status Date: Not Applicable; was not MIA
Status Change: Not Applicable; was not MIA
Repatriated: Not Applicable; was not MIA
Identified: Not Applicable; was not MIA
URL: www.VirtualWall.org/di/IngallsGA01a.htm
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POSTED ON 9.21.2017
POSTED BY: K
Medal of Honor Recipient.... A Real Hero...A True Warrior
Thank you George for your bravery and sacrifice
We still remember you
God Bless You George
RIP
We still remember you
God Bless You George
RIP
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POSTED ON 3.19.2016
POSTED BY: Bob Ahles, Vietnam Vet, St. Cloud, MN
Peace with Honor
You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor George.
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