Sisler Family History & Genealogy

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.

Melvin Sisler of New Orleans, Orleans County, LA was born on March 20, 1975, and died at age 35 years old on November 29, 2010.

Lydia J. Sisler of Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia United States was born on February 11, 1841 to John Marshall Martin and Eve Elizabeth Wilhem. She married Samuel Marshall Teets in 1859, and they were married until Samuel's death on November 13, 1863. They had children Wilbert Allen Teets and Martin Luther Teets. She married Andrew Stewart Sisler in 1865, and they were married until Andrew's death in 1908. They had children Charles Sherman Sisler, Rachel Ann Sisler, John Martin Sisler, Jacob Franklin Sisler, Ida Jane Sisler, and Glenn E. Sisler. Lydia Sisler died at age 94 years old on March 9, 1935, and was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery 1800 E Mt Hope Ave, in Lansing, Ingham County, MI.

John Martin Sisler was born in 1871 to Lydia J. Sisler and Andrew Stewart Sisler, and had siblings Charles Sherman Sisler, Rachel Ann Sisler, Jacob Franklin Sisler, Glenn E. Sisler, and Ida Jane Sisler. John Sisler died in 1871. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Martin Sisler.

Ida Jane Sisler was born in 1882, and died at age 60 years old in 1942. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ida Jane Sisler.

Andrew Stewart Sisler was born in 1845. He was married to Lydia J. Sisler in 1865, and they were together until Andrew's death in 1908. Andrew Sisler had children Charles Sherman Sisler, Rachel Ann Sisler, John Martin Sisler, Jacob Franklin Sisler, Ida Jane Sisler, and Glenn E. Sisler. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Andrew Stewart Sisler.

Glenn E. Sisler was born in 1886 to Lydia J. Sisler and Andrew Stewart Sisler, and had siblings Charles Sherman Sisler, Rachel Ann Sisler, Jacob Franklin Sisler, Ida Jane Sisler, and John Martin Sisler. Glenn Sisler died at age 14 years old in 1900. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Glenn E. Sisler.

Jacob Franklin Sisler was born in 1874 to Lydia J. Sisler and Andrew Stewart Sisler, and had siblings Charles Sherman Sisler, Rachel Ann Sisler, Glenn E. Sisler, Ida Jane Sisler, and John Martin Sisler. Jacob Sisler died at age 79 years old in 1953. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jacob Franklin Sisler.

Rachel Ann Sisler was born in 1868 to Lydia J. Sisler and Andrew Stewart Sisler, and had siblings Charles Sherman Sisler, Jacob Franklin Sisler, Glenn E. Sisler, Ida Jane Sisler, and John Martin Sisler. Rachel Sisler died at age 77 years old in 1945. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rachel Ann Sisler.

Charles Sherman Sisler was born in 1866 to Lydia J. Sisler and Andrew Stewart Sisler, and had siblings Rachel Ann Sisler, Jacob Franklin Sisler, Glenn E. Sisler, Ida Jane Sisler, and John Martin Sisler. Charles Sisler died at age 76 years old in 1942. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Sherman Sisler.

Elizabeth Sisler was born on April 10, 1817. She was in a relationship with John Marshall Teets, and had children Samuel Marshall Teets and Charlotte Francis Casteel. Elizabeth Sisler died at age 51 years old on April 20, 1868. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Sisler.

Gaylord E Sisler Jr. of Ironton, Lawrence County, OH was born on January 3, 1974, and died at age 29 years old on October 8, 2003.

Frank L Sisler of Uniontown, Fayette County, PA was born on October 23, 1927, and died at age 77 years old on March 26, 2005.

John L Sisler of Portsmouth, Scioto County, OH was born on December 11, 1923, and died at age 59 years old on July 22, 1983.

John Joseph Sisler of Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio was born on June 15, 1926, and died at age 82 years old on February 14, 2009.

John B Sisler of Waynesburg, Greene County, PA was born on January 19, 1926, and died at age 84 years old on February 4, 2010.

John H Sisler of Canton, Stark County, OH was born on May 23, 1921, and died at age 81 years old on June 22, 2002.

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.

Willis D Sisler of Terra Alta, Preston County, WV was born on August 19, 1919, and died at age 70 years old in November 1989.

Thomas A Sisler of Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio was born on February 12, 1915, and died at age 64 years old in January 1980.