Edinburg in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sgt. Alfredo "Freddy" Gonzalez Memorial

Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzales Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 16, 2008

1. Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzales Memorial

Inscription. Dedicated in memory
of
Sgt. Alfredo
“Freddy” Gonzalez
USMC
1946 - 1968

Congressional Medal of Honor
Post-Humously 1969
Battle of Hue City,
Vietnam

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.

Location. 26° 17.148′ N, 98° 9.384′ W. Marker is in Edinburg, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Freddy Gonzalez Drive and South 18th Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Freddy Gonzalez Drive. This memorial is located in the Town Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburg TX 78539, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Hidalgo County Jail (approx. 1.2 miles away); Southern Pacific Depot (approx. 1.3 miles away); Edinburg Junior College Auditorium (approx. 1.4 miles away); La Trinidad United Methodist Church of Pharr (approx. 5.6 miles away); San Antonio & Rio Grande Railway (approx. 5.9 miles away); St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 6.1 miles away); The Pharr Riot (approx. 6.2 miles away); Buell School (approx. 6.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburg.

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Regarding Sgt. Alfredo "Freddy" Gonzalez Memorial.
Medal of Honor Citation: *Gonzalez, Alfredo (Killed In Action)
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein), FMF. Place and date: Near Thua Thien, Republic of Vietnam, 4 February 1968. Entered service at: San Antonio, Tex. Born: 23 May 1946, Edinburg Tex. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as platoon commander, 3d Platoon, Company A. On 31 January 1968, during the initial phase of Operation Hue City, Sgt. Gonzalez' unit was formed as a reaction force and deployed to Hue to relieve the pressure on the beleaguered city. While moving by truck convoy along Route No. 1, near the village of Lang Van Lrong, the marines received a heavy volume of enemy fire. Sgt. Gonzalez aggressively maneuvered the marines in his platoon, and directed their fire until the area was cleared of snipers. Immediately after crossing a river south of Hue, the column was again hit by intense enemy fire. One of the marines on top of a tank was wounded and fell to the ground in an exposed position. With complete disregard for his safety, Sgt. Gonzalez ran through the fire-swept area to the assistance of his injured comrade. He lifted him up and

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 16, 2008

2. Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzales Memorial

In honor of
Dolia Gonzalez
mother of Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy”
Gonzalez USMC
“Nothing on earth is more
precious than the love and
devotion of an
affectionate mother.”

though receiving fragmentation wounds during the rescue, he carried the wounded marine to a covered position for treatment. Due to the increased volume and accuracy of enemy fire from a fortified machine gun bunker on the side of the road, the company was temporarily halted. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Sgt. Gonzalez exposed himself to the enemy fire and moved his platoon along the east side of a bordering rice paddy to a dike directly across from the bunker. Though fully aware of the danger involved, he moved to the fire-swept road and destroyed the hostile position with hand grenades. Although seriously wounded again on 3 February, he steadfastly refused medical treatment and continued to supervise his men and lead the attack. On 4 February, the enemy had again pinned the company down, inflicting heavy casualties with automatic weapons and rocket fire. Sgt. Gonzalez, utilizing a number of light antitank assault weapons, fearlessly moved from position to position firing numerous rounds at the heavily fortified enemy emplacements. He successfully knocked out a rocket position and suppressed much of the enemy fire before falling mortally wounded. The heroism, courage, and dynamic leadership displayed by Sgt. Gonzalez reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his

Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzales Memorial (rear) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 16, 2008

3. Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzales Memorial (rear)

life for his country.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 16, 2008

4. Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzales Memorial

This photo is a distant shot of the marker

Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzales gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 15, 2008

5. Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzales gravesite

Freddy Gonzales is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Edinburg, TX. He is in Section 5, Block 12, Lot 5. The grave GPS coordinates are N26.3070 W98.1425

East Freddy Gonzales Drive & South 28th Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 15, 2008

6. East Freddy Gonzales Drive & South 28th Street

The GPS coordinates are N26.2872 W98.1471

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,569 times since then and 144 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 20, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.