6 Years Ago This Week

[Loy Hamilton]

Anyone recognize the soldiers in this photo? Both 3rd Army Engineers, Both Sergeants, one took over for the other when he was killed in action, and then shortly thereafter, he also was killed in action.

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[Chuckindenver]

cant say i do, but they are a rough looking pair..im sure they got some before the gave it all.

[Loy Hamilton]

Anyone recognize the soldiers in this photo? Both 3rd Army Engineers, Both Sergeants, one took over for the other when he was killed in action, and then shortly thereafter, he also was killed in action.

Hint for my initial question: The soldier on the right in my first post has something in common with the gentlemen in this photo. You guys should
guess it now for sure. Next post I'll reveal the answer if someone doesn't
get it before.

[Dan In Indiana]

Your son?

[H. Wright]

I know the one on the right is a Medal of Honor winner. Not exactly sure of name but think it's Paul R. Smith

[Loy Hamilton]

The two soldiers in the first photo are:

Task Force 2-7

SGT Linclon Hollinsaid
and
SGT Paul Ray Smith

Paul Smith was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on 4 April 2003. Paul lost his life that day.

Linclon Hollinsaid took over for Paul as Platoon SGT, but was killed in action himself just 3 days later on 7 Apr 2003.

The gentlemen in the other photo, in the black jacket, and wearing my Corps of Engineer hard hat, is Nick Bacon, Congressional Medal of Honor winner, Vietnam, Aug 1968.