US Army SPC Robert Stryker: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

Medal of Honor Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Stryker, U.S. Army, distinguished himself while serving with Company C. Sp4c. Stryker was serving as a grenadier in a multicompany reconnaissance-in-force near Loc Ninh. As his unit moved through the dense underbrush, it was suddenly met with a hail of rocket, automatic-weapons, and small-arms fire from enemy forces concealed in fortified bunkers and in the surrounding trees. Reacting quickly, Sp4c. Stryker fired into the enemy positions with his grenade launcher. During the devastating exchange of fire, Sp4c. Stryker detected enemy elements attempting to encircle his company and isolate it from the main body of the friendly force. Undaunted by the enemy machine-gun and small-arms fire, Sp4c. Stryker repeatedly fired grenades into the trees, killing enemy snipers and enabling his comrades to sever the attempted encirclement. As the battle continued, Sp4c. Stryker observed several wounded members of his squad in the killing zone of an enemy claymore mine. With complete disregard for his safety, he threw himself upon the mine as it was detonated. He was mortally wounded as his body absorbed the blast and shielded his comrades from the explosion. His unselfish actions were responsible for saving the lives of at least six of his fellow soldiers. Sp4c. Stryker's great personal bravery was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

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[thomascorrea]

Thank you Sir for your service and RIP

[mrtruecommenter]

Appreciate everything you did for us for the guys that you ultimately died for America thank you Mr Stryker

[americandad]

Thank you for your Service.
Airborne!! 🇺🇸

[miapdx]

These men are so amazing! Such courage and bravery. ..
Those who refuse to serve aren't fit to lead.

[FredSmith-st]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

[stephenfreid]

God Bless You Marine, The Men You Saved That Day Have Never Forgotten What You Did For

[michaelburger]

A salute to you sir thank you for saving many of your comrades RIP among the clouds siemper fi thank you again

[anitadaniels]

Salute 💯.. thank you for your service Rest in Honor

[johnlansing]

His brothers needed him, he did not fail them . Rest well and Thank You .

[-Hands]

"Thank You" for my FREEDOM and Rest in Peace...

[rslover]

RIP. Saved his brothers even at the cost of his own life

[stevealexP]

Incredible young man. Your presentations of all these hero’s keeps there memories alive. Please Keep providing these fantastic accounts.

[tkso.philly-]

Thus. The Stryker Fighting Vehicle- RIP Trooper.

[PatrioticEagle]

Rest in Peace, SPC Robert Stryker. You are a True American Hero. The only thing is, we couldn't have Thanked You enough for all of the Courage, Faith, Strength & Sacrifices you've shown in all you did for our Beautiful Country so we can have our FREEDOM. After all, our FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. It's all Thanks to those that laid down their lives while serving our Country like you did, so we can have our FREEDOM. That goes to show just how much they love our Beautiful Country & wants to protect her for us all. All Gave Some, Some Gave All!! That's why we STAND for our National Anthem & Flag!!🇺🇸🦅🎖️❤️

[briancooper]

Hero! Thank you for your sacrifice!🇺🇲🙏🫡

[peggyelchert]

So young & so brave……
🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[edhuber]

The Stryker CV is named for 2 MOH guys named Robert F. being one. Sadly, in both cases, there are old soldiers and bold soldiers....

[Hal-kp]

He is one of the two gentlemen named Stryker that the Stryker fighting vehicle is named for.

[edwarddabal]

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down ones life for ones friends. ~ John 15:13