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Sgt. Major John L. Canley USMC Medal of Honor recipient.
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For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy while serving as Company Gunnery Sergeant,
Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division from 31 January to 6 February 1968, in the Republic of Vietnam. Company A fought off multiple vicious
attacks as it rapidly moved along the highway toward Hue City to relieve friendly forces that were surrounded by enemy forces. Despite being wounded in these engagements,
Gunnery Sergeant Canley repeatedly rushed across fire-swept terrain to carry his wounded Marines to safety. After his commanding officer was severely wounded, Gunnery
Sergeant Canley took command and led the company into Hue City. At Hue City, caught in deadly crossfire from enemy machine gun positions, he set up a base of fire and
maneuvered with a platoon in a flanking attack that eliminated several enemy positions. Retaining command of the company for three days, he led attacks against multiple
enemy fortified positions while routinely braving enemy fire to carry wounded Marines to safety. On 4 February, he led a group of Marines into an enemy-occupied building
in Hue City. He moved into the open to draw fire, located the enemy, eliminated the threat, and expanded the company’s hold on the building room by room. Gunnery Sergeant
Canley then gained position above the enemy strongpoint and dropped in a large satchel charge that forced the enemy to withdraw. On 6 February, during a fierce firefight
at a hospital compound, Gunnery Sergeant Canley twice scaled a wall in full view of the enemy to carry wounded Marines to safety. By his undaunted courage, selfless
sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to duty, Gunnery Sergeant Canley reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the
United States Naval Service.
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John L. Canley (ESB-6) under construction at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, San Diego, CA., date unknown.
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The daughter of John L. Canley, Patricia Sergent, christening USNS John L. Canley (ESB-6), 26 June 2022, at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard,
San Diego, CA.
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John L. Canley (ESB-6) christening ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, San Diego, CA., 26 June 2022.
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John L. Canley (ESB-6) underway, date and location unknown.
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John L. Canley (ESB-6) entering the harbor at San Diego, CA., 9 February 2024. The ship was to be commissioned on 17 February at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego.
U.S. Navy photo # 240209-N-NT811-1008 by MSC Mark D. Faram |
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