ND Veterans Affairs News: State

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt distinguished himself by acts of bravery on 1 July 1898, near Santiago de Cuba, Republic of Cuba, while leading a daring charge up San Juan Hill. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, in total disregard for his personal safety, and accompanied by only four or five men, led a desperate and gallant charge up San Juan Hill, encouraging his troops to continue the assault through withering enemy fire over open countryside.

Singlehanded and alone defended his dead and wounded comrades against a greatly superior force of the enemy. Medal of Honor Action Date: April 12, 1899
Medal of Honor Action Place: Near Paete, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Born: 1871, Bergen, Norway
Died: 1915
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery (MH) Moved To North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND, United States

Private Richard Morris Monger Name included on the All Veterans Memorial State Capitol Grounds Bismarck North Dakota under the county of Pierce. Name included on the Pierce County Memorial Monument for WWII From Peirce County Tribune Obituary: Born in Rugby North Dakota on June 14, 1919 to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Alfred Monger. He attended the Rugby schools, graduating in 1937 from high school. On May 12, 1941 Richard was inducted into the army and assigned to Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, witht hte 135th Infantry. After Pearl Harbor he was transferred to Galveston, Texas.

AMVETS

• Commander 2022-2023
• Adjutant 2023-present

ACOVA 2021-2024

• Department of Veterans Affairs Committee (2022-2023
• Legislative and Strategic Planning Committee 2023-present (Chair)

Carl E. Vettel was born October 2, 1919 in Caledonia, ND to Walter and Frances Vettel, the first of 12 siblings.

Born on 2 January 1919 in Pleasant Lake, he enlisted in the Navy from California on 21 May 1936 and reported for duty on USS Lexington on 8 October 1936. During the Battle of the Coral Sea on 8 May 1942, Coxswain Ramsden, a member of Lexington's crew throughout his career, remained at his exposed station, despite wounds, continuing to operate a rangefinder in the face of intense Japanese strafing and dive-bombing attacks until he died. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.

Appointed to ACOVA by Governor Burgum 2020. Nominated by American Legion

ACOVA Committees served on:

• Legislative and Strategic Planning 2021-present

Veteran Service Organizations:

• American Legion
  • Past Commander
  • Executive Committee member
  • Judge Advocate
• DAV

Education:

• Masters Business Organizations
• Bachelors Business and Accounting

Employment:

Born 6/25/1948 Landon, Cavalier County, North Dakota Served US Army: HHC, 3rd BN, 1st Infantry, 11th Infantry BGE, Americal DIV, USARV Served in Vietnam: 10/15/1968 to death 3/29/1969