Fleek, Charles C.
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Title
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Fleek, Charles C.
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Alias
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Fleek, Charles Clinton
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. The award citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Fleek distinguished himself while serving as a squad leader in Company C, during an ambush operation. Sgt. Fleek's unit was deployed in ambush locations when a large enemy force approached the position. Suddenly, the leading enemy element, sensing the ambush, halted and started to withdraw. Reacting instantly, Sgt. Fleek opened fire and directed the effective fire of his men upon the numerically superior enemy force. During the fierce battle that followed, an enemy soldier threw a grenade into the squad position. Realizing that his men had not seen the grenade, Sgt. Fleek, although in a position to seek cover, shouted a warning to his comrades and threw himself onto the grenade, absorbing its blast. His gallant action undoubtedly saved the lives or prevented the injury of at least 8 of his fellow soldiers. Sgt. Fleek's gallantry and willing self-sacrifice were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army."
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Birth date
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28 Aug 1947
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Father
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Fleek, Wilford E.
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Mother
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Rymer, Catherine
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Death date
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27 May 1969
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Place of death
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Binh Duong Province, Republic of Vietnam
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Employed by
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Seagrams Distillers (Lawrenceburg, Ind.)
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Military service
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Co. C, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army
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Allegiance
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United States of America
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Held rank
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Sergeant
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Service began
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Jan 1968
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Service ended
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27 May 1969
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Killed in action
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998
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U.S., Army Personnel and Dependent Casualties, 1961-1981
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U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970
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FindAGrave.com, memorial #7028117
Petersburg (Ky.)
Petersburg Cemetery (Petersburg, Ky.)
