Charlie Loring - Revision history

Rowdytimothy at 23:31, 2 June 2009

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	Maj. Loring distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a flight of 4 F-80 type aircraft on a close support mission, Maj. Loring was briefed by a controller to dive-bomb enemy gun positions which were harassing friendly ground troops. After verifying the location of the target, Maj. Loring rolled into his dive bomb run. Throughout the run, extremely accurate ground fire was directed on his aircraft. Disregarding the accuracy and intensity of the ground fire, Maj. Loring aggressively continued to press the attack until his aircraft was hit. At approximately 4,000 feet, he deliberately altered his course and aimed his diving aircraft at active gun emplacements concentrated on a ridge northwest of the briefed target, turned his aircraft 45 degrees to the left, pulled up in a deliberate, controlled maneuver, and elected to sacrifice his life by diving his aircraft directly into the midst of the enemy emplacements. His selfless and heroic action completely destroyed the enemy gun emplacement and eliminated a dangerous threat to United Nations ground forces. Maj. Loring's noble spirit, superlative courage, and conspicuous self-sacrifice in inflicting maximum damage on the enemy exemplified valor of the highest degree and his actions were in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Air Force.		Maj. Loring distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a flight of 4 F-80 type aircraft on a close support mission, Maj. Loring was briefed by a controller to dive-bomb enemy gun positions which were harassing friendly ground troops. After verifying the location of the target, Maj. Loring rolled into his dive bomb run. Throughout the run, extremely accurate ground fire was directed on his aircraft. Disregarding the accuracy and intensity of the ground fire, Maj. Loring aggressively continued to press the attack until his aircraft was hit. At approximately 4,000 feet, he deliberately altered his course and aimed his diving aircraft at active gun emplacements concentrated on a ridge northwest of the briefed target, turned his aircraft 45 degrees to the left, pulled up in a deliberate, controlled maneuver, and elected to sacrifice his life by diving his aircraft directly into the midst of the enemy emplacements. His selfless and heroic action completely destroyed the enemy gun emplacement and eliminated a dangerous threat to United Nations ground forces. Maj. Loring's noble spirit, superlative courage, and conspicuous self-sacrifice in inflicting maximum damage on the enemy exemplified valor of the highest degree and his actions were in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Air Force.

	~~==Category==~~

	[[Category: Died in War\|Loring, Charlie]]		[[Category: Died in War\|Loring, Charlie]]
	[[Category: World War II Veterans\|Loring, Charlie]]		[[Category: World War II Veterans\|Loring, Charlie]]
	[[Category: Korean War Veterans\|Loring, Charlie]]		[[Category: Korean War Veterans\|Loring, Charlie]]

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	Maj. Loring distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a flight of 4 F-80 type aircraft on a close support mission, Maj. Loring was briefed by a controller to dive-bomb enemy gun positions which were harassing friendly ground troops. After verifying the location of the target, Maj. Loring rolled into his dive bomb run. Throughout the run, extremely accurate ground fire was directed on his aircraft. Disregarding the accuracy and intensity of the ground fire, Maj. Loring aggressively continued to press the attack until his aircraft was hit. At approximately 4,000 feet, he deliberately altered his course and aimed his diving aircraft at active gun emplacements concentrated on a ridge northwest of the briefed target, turned his aircraft 45 degrees to the left, pulled up in a deliberate, controlled maneuver, and elected to sacrifice his life by diving his aircraft directly into the midst of the enemy emplacements. His selfless and heroic action completely destroyed the enemy gun emplacement and eliminated a dangerous threat to United Nations ground forces. Maj. Loring's noble spirit, superlative courage, and conspicuous self-sacrifice in inflicting maximum damage on the enemy exemplified valor of the highest degree and his actions were in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Air Force.		Maj. Loring distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a flight of 4 F-80 type aircraft on a close support mission, Maj. Loring was briefed by a controller to dive-bomb enemy gun positions which were harassing friendly ground troops. After verifying the location of the target, Maj. Loring rolled into his dive bomb run. Throughout the run, extremely accurate ground fire was directed on his aircraft. Disregarding the accuracy and intensity of the ground fire, Maj. Loring aggressively continued to press the attack until his aircraft was hit. At approximately 4,000 feet, he deliberately altered his course and aimed his diving aircraft at active gun emplacements concentrated on a ridge northwest of the briefed target, turned his aircraft 45 degrees to the left, pulled up in a deliberate, controlled maneuver, and elected to sacrifice his life by diving his aircraft directly into the midst of the enemy emplacements. His selfless and heroic action completely destroyed the enemy gun emplacement and eliminated a dangerous threat to United Nations ground forces. Maj. Loring's noble spirit, superlative courage, and conspicuous self-sacrifice in inflicting maximum damage on the enemy exemplified valor of the highest degree and his actions were in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Air Force.

			==Category==
			[[Category: Died in War\|Loring, Charlie]]

Acunaboy at 16:13, 29 May 2009

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			[[file: CharlesJLoring.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Charles J. Loring]]

	<boxer>271104</boxer>		<boxer>271104</boxer>



	==Biography==		==Biography==

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Biography

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	October 2, 1918(1918-10-02) � November 22, 1952 (aged 34)		October 2, 1918(1918-10-02) ? November 22, 1952 (aged 34)

	Medal of Honor recipient Charles J. Loring, Jr. was a professional boxer in his youth. He was born on October 2, 1918 in Portland, Maine. He began a professional boxing career during the late 1930s and went 7-1. Joined the U.S. military and saw action in World War II and the Korean War.		Medal of Honor recipient Charles J. Loring, Jr. was a professional boxer in his youth. He was born on October 2, 1918 in Portland, Maine. He began a professional boxing career during the late 1930s and went 7-1. Joined the U.S. military and saw action in World War II and the Korean War.
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	'''Medal of Honor citation:'''		'''Medal of Honor citation'''

	Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Air Force, 80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter-Bomber Wing		Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Air Force, 80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter-Bomber Wing
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	Maj. Loring distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a flight of 4 F-80 type aircraft on a close support mission, Maj. Loring was briefed by a controller to dive-bomb enemy gun positions which were harassing friendly ground troops. After verifying the location of the target, Maj. Loring rolled into his dive bomb run. Throughout the run, extremely accurate ground fire was directed on his aircraft. Disregarding the accuracy and intensity of the ground fire, Maj. Loring aggressively continued to press the attack until his aircraft was hit. At approximately 4,000 feet, he deliberately altered his course and aimed his diving aircraft at active gun emplacements concentrated on a ridge northwest of the briefed target, turned his aircraft 45 degrees to the left, pulled up in a deliberate, controlled maneuver, and elected to sacrifice his life by diving his aircraft directly into the midst of the enemy emplacements. His selfless and heroic action completely destroyed the enemy gun emplacement and eliminated a dangerous threat to United Nations ground forces. Maj. Loring's noble spirit, superlative courage, and conspicuous self-sacrifice in inflicting maximum damage on the enemy exemplified valor of the highest degree and his actions were in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Air Force.~~[2]~~		Maj. Loring distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a flight of 4 F-80 type aircraft on a close support mission, Maj. Loring was briefed by a controller to dive-bomb enemy gun positions which were harassing friendly ground troops. After verifying the location of the target, Maj. Loring rolled into his dive bomb run. Throughout the run, extremely accurate ground fire was directed on his aircraft. Disregarding the accuracy and intensity of the ground fire, Maj. Loring aggressively continued to press the attack until his aircraft was hit. At approximately 4,000 feet, he deliberately altered his course and aimed his diving aircraft at active gun emplacements concentrated on a ridge northwest of the briefed target, turned his aircraft 45 degrees to the left, pulled up in a deliberate, controlled maneuver, and elected to sacrifice his life by diving his aircraft directly into the midst of the enemy emplacements. His selfless and heroic action completely destroyed the enemy gun emplacement and eliminated a dangerous threat to United Nations ground forces. Maj. Loring's noble spirit, superlative courage, and conspicuous self-sacrifice in inflicting maximum damage on the enemy exemplified valor of the highest degree and his actions were in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Air Force.

Acunaboy at 16:10, 29 May 2009

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-* Posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Korean War service.
+==Biography==
-[[Category:Korean War Veterans|Loring, Charlie]]
-[[Category:Died in War|Loring, Charlie]]
+October 2, 1918(1918-10-02) � November 22, 1952 (aged 34)

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	* Posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Korean War service.		* Posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Korean War service.

	[[Category:~~Boxers who served in Korea~~\|Loring, Charlie]]		[[Category:Korean War Veterans\|Loring, Charlie]]
	[[Category:Died in War\|Loring, Charlie]]		[[Category:Died in War\|Loring, Charlie]]

Ric: Boxer:Charlie Loring:271104 moved to Charlie Loring

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Boxer:Charlie Loring:271104 moved to Charlie Loring

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	Posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor ~~during the~~ Korean ~~war~~.		<boxer>271104</boxer>

			* Posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Korean War service.

			[[Category:Boxers who served in Korea\|Loring, Charlie]]
			[[Category:Died in War\|Loring, Charlie]]

Unknown user at 00:00, 1 January 2005

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New page

Posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Korean war.

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	==Category==		==Category==

	[[Category: Died in War\|Loring, Charlie]]		[[Category: Died in War\|Loring, Charlie]]
			[[Category: World War II Veterans\|Loring, Charlie]]
			[[Category: Korean War Veterans\|Loring, Charlie]]