Lodge 87: 2009 NOAC Set
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Bob White 87 S40?+X13?
Bob White lodge honored a true American hero, unkown to most, on their NOAC set. In this way they provided an excellent witness to the “Power of One”. Jimmie Dyess was an Eagle Scout and Scouter from the Georgia-Carolina Council who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War 2. He is only one of seven Eagle Scouts to have earned the Medal of Honor.
Lt. Col. Dyess was a member of the US Marine Corps reserves. In his civilian life he was a contractor and also served as an assistant camp director. The Georgia-Carolina Council, BSA has also published a brief biography of Lt. Col. Dyess.
His citation read as follows:
“…For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer of the First Battalion, Twenty-Fourth Marines, Reinforced, Fourth Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, February 1, and 2, 1944. Undaunted by severe fire from automatic Japanese weapons, Lieutenant Colonel Dyess launched a powerful final attack on the second day of the assault, unhesitatingly posting himself between the opposing lines to point out objectives and avenues of approach and personally leading the advancing troops. Alert, and determined to quicken the pace of the offensive against increased enemy fire, he was constantly at the head of advance units, inspiring his men to push forward until the Japanese had been driven back to a small center of resistance and victory assured. While standing on the parapet of an antitank trench directing a group of infantry in a flanking attack against the last enemy position, Lieutenant Colonel Dyess was killed by a burst of enemy machine-gun fire. His daring and forceful leadership and his valiant fighting spirit in the face of terrific opposition were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country…”
He is an exemplar of the Power of One.
The listing data for these issues are as follows:
| Issue | Bdr Color/Type | Bkgd | Name | fdl/BSA | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40? | BRN | R | M/C | WHT | - | NOAC 2009 |
| X13? | BRN | R | M/C | - | TRQ | fdl; Home of Jimmie Dyess, The Power of One |
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