Birther Doc informed of Court-Martial by MoH Recipient C.O.

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Birther Doc informed of Court-Martial by MoH Recipient C.O.
by: Richard Allen Smith
Wed Apr 14, 2010 at 09:40:55 AM EDT

The birther Army Doc I wrote about yesterday was informed today that he will be Court-Martialed for refusing to deploy to Afghanistan. You'll remember that Army LTC Terry Lakin has said he will refuse orders to deploy until the President shows him his original birth certificate. What a nut job.
There's one facet of this story that I'm not sure Lakin thought of before he decided to go off the deep end: the fact that his Brigade Commander is Colonel Gordon Roberts, a Medal of Honor recipient as an enlisted infantryman in Vietnam in 1969. After and 18 year career in social work, COL Roberts returned to active duty in 1991 as a medical services officer and now is the Brigade Commander of Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

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1. I wonder if that was planned

Having a real patriot, someone who respects the chain of command, and respects the political neutrality of the military teach this other assclown a lesson.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Ray_Roberts#Medal_of_Honor_citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant (then Sp4), U.S. Army, Company B, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. Place and date: Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam, July 11, 1969. Entered service at: Cincinnati, Ohio. Born: June 14, 1950, Middletown, Ohio.
Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Roberts distinguished himself while serving as a rifleman in Company B, during combat operations. Sgt. Roberts' platoon was maneuvering along a ridge to attack heavily fortified enemy bunker positions which had pinned down an adjoining friendly company. As the platoon approached the enemy positions, it was suddenly pinned down by heavy automatic weapons and grenade fire from camouflaged enemy fortifications atop the overlooking hill. Seeing his platoon immobilized and in danger of failing in its mission, Sgt. Roberts crawled rapidly toward the closest enemy bunker. With complete disregard for his safety, he leaped to his feet and charged the bunker, firing as he ran. Despite the intense enemy fire directed at him, Sgt. Roberts silenced the 2-man bunker. Without hesitation, Sgt. Roberts continued his l-man assault on a second bunker. As he neared the second bunker, a burst of enemy fire knocked his rifle from his hands. Sgt. Roberts picked up a rifle dropped by a comrade and continued his assault, silencing the bunker. He continued his charge against a third bunker and destroyed it with well-thrown hand grenades. Although Sgt. Roberts was now cut off from his platoon, he continued his assault against a fourth enemy emplacement. He fought through a heavy hail of fire to join elements of the adjoining company which had been pinned down by the enemy fire. Although continually exposed to hostile fire, he assisted in moving wounded personnel from exposed positions on the hilltop to an evacuation area before returning to his unit. By his gallant and selfless actions, Sgt. Roberts contributed directly to saving the lives of his comrades and served as an inspiration to his fellow soldiers in the defeat of the enemy force. Sgt. Roberts' extraordinary heroism in action at the risk of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

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2. Col Roberts was mostly likely chosen because of Honor, it sends a clear message.

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3. As an Army officer

with over 32 years of service, I hope the CM fires this clown.