People named George Sisler

Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. He received the award posthumously for his actions as a 1st lieutenant with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group, US Army, on February 7, 1967. He served in the US Air Force from 1958 until 1962, After his discharge, he attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and in 1964 he joined the Special Forces branch of the US Army, and was assigned to South Vietnam. On February 7, 1967, his unit came under heavy enemy attack and he organized the defense, rescued a wounded soldier, and single-handedly attacked an enemy position before being mortally wounded at the age of 29. He was the first member of the Military Intelligence Branch to receive the Medal of Honor. In addition to the Medal of Honor, he received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the National Order of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal, among others. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life and above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Sisler was the platoon leader/adviser to a Special United States/Vietnam exploitation force. While on patrol deep within enemy dominated territory, 1st Lt. Sisler's platoon was attacked from 3 sides by a company sized enemy force. 1st Lt. Sisler quickly rallied his men, deployed them to a better defensive position, called for air strikes, and moved among his men to encourage and direct their efforts. Learning that 2 men had been wounded and were unable to pull back to the perimeter, 1st Lt. Sisler charged from the position through intense enemy fire to assist them. He reached the men and began carrying 1 of them back to the perimeter, when he was taken under more intensive weapons fire by the enemy. Laying down his wounded comrade, he killed 3 onrushing enemy soldiers by firing his rifle and silenced the enemy machine gun with a grenade. As he returned the wounded man to the perimeter, the left flank of the position came under extremely heavy attack by the superior enemy force and several additional men of his platoon were quickly wounded. Realizing the need for instant action to prevent his position from being overrun, 1st Lt. Sisler picked up some grenades and charged single-handedly into the enemy onslaught, firing his weapon and throwing grenades. This singularly heroic action broke up the vicious assault and forced the enemy to begin withdrawing. Despite the continuing enemy fire, 1st Lt. Sisler was moving about the battlefield directing air strikes when he fell mortally wounded. His extraordinary leadership, infinite courage, and selfless concern for his men saved the lives of a number of his comrades. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the military service." The light medium speed Naval ship USNS Sisler is named in his honor.

George R Sisler of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on April 11, 1921, and died at age 73 years old on May 3, 1994.

George Preston Sisler Jr was born on March 20, 1951, and died at age 52 years old on March 24, 2003. George Sisler was buried at Virginia Veterans Cemetery At Amelia Section CB1 Row A Site 5 10300 Pridesville Road, in Amelia, Va. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Preston Sisler Jr.

George N Sisler of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on October 3, 1919, and died at age 88 years old on October 20, 2007. George Sisler was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 1HH Site 1066 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.

George Thomas Sisler was born on May 19, 1942, and died at age 48 years old on April 10, 1991. George Sisler was buried at Camp Nelson National Cemetery Section B Site 405-A Rr#3 6980 Danville Road, in Nicholasville, Ky. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Thomas Sisler.

George Sisler of Fresno, Fresno County, California was born on October 16, 1900, and died at age 77 years old in October 1977.

George P Sisler of Wenatchee, Chelan County, WA was born on July 6, 1903, and died at age 87 years old on January 15, 1991.

George Sisler was born on July 3, 1914, and died at age 57 years old in October 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Sisler.

George H Sisler of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on August 1, 1917, and died at age 89 years old on December 31, 2006.

George Sisler of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri was born on March 24, 1893, and died at age 80 years old in March 1973.

George M Sisler of Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA was born on September 23, 1917, and died at age 76 years old on April 19, 1994.

George H Sisler of Loveland, Larimer County, CO was born on September 10, 1930, and died at age 80 years old on April 9, 2011.

George W Sisler of Deland, Volusia County, FL was born on July 10, 1919, and died at age 75 years old on January 26, 1995. George Sisler was buried at Camp Nelson National Cemetery Section B Site 405-A Rr#3 6980 Danville Road, in Nicholasville, Ky.

George Sisler was born on November 4, 1925, and died at age 53 years old in August 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Sisler.

George Sisler of Ohio, Bureau County, Illinois was born on October 23, 1882, and died at age 89 years old in May 1972.

George Sisler of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on November 25, 1896, and died at age 95 years old on September 24, 1992.

George Sisler of Akron, Summit County, Ohio was born on March 27, 1898, and died at age 81 years old in June 1979.

George W Sisler of Ironton, Lawrence County, OH was born on March 29, 1908, and died at age 79 years old on November 4, 1987.

George Sisler was born on May 8, 1916, and died at age 50 years old in September 1966. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Sisler.

George W Sisler of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL was born on February 28, 1921, and died at age 72 years old on September 7, 1993.

George Sisler of Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri was born on March 23, 1890, and died at age 89 years old in September 1979.

George P Sisler was born on May 24, 1925, and died at age 51 years old on March 20, 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George P Sisler.

George Sisler was born on October 18, 1910, and died at age 63 years old in September 1974. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Sisler.

George Sisler of East Aurora, Erie County, NY was born on September 11, 1903, and died at age 81 years old in July 1985.

George F Sisler was born on June 16, 1920, and died at age 68 years old in June 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George F Sisler.