HomeMy WebLinkAboutChris Carr Park (historical)CARRY CHRIS (name legally changed from CHRISTOS H. KARABERIS, under which name the medal was awarded)
Rank and Organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company L, 337th Infantry, 85th Infantry Division.
Place and Date: Near Guignola, Italy, 1-2 October 1944.
Entered Service At: Manchester, N.H.
Birth: Manchester, N.H.
G.O. No.: 97, 1 November 1945.
Citation: Leading a squad of Company L, he
gallantly cleared the way for his company's
approach along a ridge toward its objective, the
Casoni di Remagna. When his platoon was pinned
down by heavy fire from enemy mortars,
machineguns, machine pistols, and rifles, he
climbed in advance of his squad on a maneuver
around the left flank to locate and eliminate the
enemy gun �bsitions. Undete g'd by deadly fire
that ricochets off the barre ,1,ocky hillside, he
crept to the re" eft e r " achinegun and
charged, firing egun. In this
surprise attack he #ed 8 prisoners and
turned them over to his;;squad before striking out
alone for a second machinegun. Discovered in his
advance and subjected todirect fire from the
hostile weapon, heleapedto his feet and ran
forward, weaving andcrouching, pouring
automatic fire into the emplacement that killed 4
of its defenders and forced the surrender of a lone
survivor. He again moved forward through heavy
fire to attack a third machinegun. When close to
the emplacement, he closed with a nerve -
shattering shout and burst of fire. Paralyzed by
his whirlwind attack, all 4 gunners immediately
surrendered. Once more advancing aggressively in
Chris Carr
(Name Legally Changed from Chizstos H. Karaberis)
the face of a thoroughly alerted enemy, he ,
approached a point of high ground occupied by 2 ar
machineguns which were firing on his company on Medal Of Honor, World NVar H
the slope below. Charging the first of these
weapons, he killed 4 of the crew and captured 3 more. The 6 defenders of the adjacent position, cowed by the
savagery of his assault, immediately gave up. By his 1-man attack, heroically and voluntarily undertaken in
the face of tremendous risks, Sgt. Karaberis captured 5 enemy machinegun positions, killed 8 Germans, took
22 prisoners, cleared the ridge leading to his company's objective, and drove a deep wedge into the enemy
line, making it possible for his battalion to occupy important, commanding ground.
CARR, CHRIS (name legally changed from CHRISTOS H. KARABERIS, under which name the medal was awarded)
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company L, 337th Infantry, 85th Infantry Division.
Place and date: Near Guignola, Italy, 1-2 October 1944.
Entered service at: Manchester, N.H.
Birth: Manchester, N.H.
G.O. No.: 97, 1 November 1945.
Citation: Leading a squad of Company L, he gallantly cleared the way for his company's approach along a ridge toward its objective,
the Casoni di Remagna. When his platoon was pinned down by heavy fire from enemy mortars, machineguns, machine pistols, and
rifles, he climbed in advance of his squad on a maneuver around the left flank to locate and eliminate the enemy gun positions.
Undeterred by deadly fire that ricocheted off the barren rocky hillside, he crept to the rear of the first machinegun and charged, firing
his submachinegun. In this surprise attack he captured 8 prisoners and turned them over to his squad before striking out alone for a
second machinegun. Discovered in his advance and subjected to direct fire from the hostile weapon, he leaped to his feet and ran
forward, weaving and crouching, pouring automatic fire into the emplacement that killed 4 of its defenders and forced the surrender of
a lone survivor. He again moved forward through heavy fire to attack a third machinegun. When close to the emplacement, he closed
with a nerve -shattering shout and burst of fire. Paralyzed by his whirlwind attack, all 4 gunners immediately surrendered. Once more
advancing aggressively in the face of a thoroughly alerted enemy, he approached a point of high ground occupied by 2 machineguns
which were firing on his company on the slope below. Charging the first of these weapons, he killed 4 of the crew and captured 3
more. The 6 defenders of the adjacent position, cowed by the savagery of his assault, immediately gave up. By his 1-man attack,
heroically and voluntarily undertaken in the face of tremendous risks, Sgt. Karaberis captured 5 enemy machinegun positions, killed 8
Germans, took 22 prisoners, cleared the ridge leading to his company's objective, and drove a deep wedge into the enemy line, making
it possible for his battalion to occupy important, commanding ground.
This Information found at: http://www.army.mil/cmh/htmI/moh/wwll-a-f.html
CHRIS CARR PARK
Carr Park was developed in January of 1972 from former marsh
land/peat .bog.. The city had master planned 2+ acres in the area
as a neighborhood park but, when approached by. the landowner,
decided to purchase the entire 11+ acres and develop a community
park. The site was a natural water area since it was
considerably lower than the surrounding land. Water collection
and rain run off formed a natural lake or slough and it was
decided to maintain the lake as.a natural resource of ecological
importance. The remainder of the land had to be drained via the
Springdale storm drain. The lowest portions were filled with
asphalt and the rest with material excavated from the Santa Ana
River.
Ten years later after development, major work was needed on
the lake because of the extremely high population of domesticated
ducks. A lake consultant. was hired to improve the quality and
operation of the lake water and circulation facilities. The
cleanup project entailed lowering the water level., removal of
several thousand square feet of cattails and debris, repair of
circulation pump, and removal of over fifty ducks. The lake
consultant advised that the size of the lake could support about
two ducks in order to maintain good. water quality.
.Today, there is still major deterioration in the quality of
the lake water, caused primarily by the duck population. The
public feeds the ducks and what the ducks don't eat, drops down
to the bottom of the lake and rots, causing botulism in the ducks
that finally eat it. The public is cautioned not to feed the
ducks. The Park, Tree and Landscaping Division of the Public
Works Department is currently trying to find funds to correct the
circulation system in the lake.
The following types of trees are growing in Carr Park:
Eucalytus citridora
Wild Alder
Australian Willow
California Pepper
Flowering Peach
Located at the southeast corner.of Heil and Springdale, the
park has a child play area, open play area, picnic facilities and
a fishing lake.
Before the park was developed, the City Council took action
to name it after a World War II Medal of Honor winner, Christos
H. Karaberis. At its September 21, 1970 meeting, Councilman Jack
Green advised Council that Mr. Chris Carr, a former Huntington
Beach resident, had passed away the week before, and as a former
Medal of Honor winner, he recommended that Mr. Carr be honored
with a park named after.him. The Council approved the
recommendation and directed the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution designating a city park to be developed at the
southeast corner of Springdale Street and Heil Avenue as "Chris
Carr Park."
Mr. Karaberis legally changed his name to Chris Carr upon.
being honorably discharged from the service. Mr. Karaberis was a
Sergeant in the United States Army, Company L, 337th Infantry,
85th Infantry Division. Near Guignola, Italy, on October 1 and
2, 1944, Sgt. Karaberis, leading a squad of Company L, gallantly
cleared the way for his company's approach along a ridge toward
its objective, the Casoni di Remagna. When his platoon was
pinned down by heavy fire from enemy mortars, machineguns,.
machine pistols, and rifles, he climbed in advance of his squad
on a maneuver around the left flank to locate and eliminate the
enemy gun positions. Undeterred by deadly fire that ricocheted
off the barren rocky hillside, he crept to the rear of the first
machinegun and charged, firing his submachinegun. In this
surprise attack, he captured 8 prisoners and turned them over to
this squad before striking out alone for a second machinegun.
Discovered in his advance and subjected to direct fire from the
hostile weapon, he leaped to his feet and ran forward, weaving
and crouching, pouring automatic fire into the emplacement that
killed 4 of its defenders and forced the surrender of a lone
survivor. He again moved forward through heavy fire to attack a
third machinegun. When .close to the emplacement, he closed with
a nerve -shattering shout and burst of fire. Paralyzed by his
whirlwind attack, all 4 gunners immediately surrendered. Once
more advancing aggressively in the face of a thoroughly alerted
enemy, he approached a point of high ground occupied by -2
machineguns which were firing on his company on the slope below.
Charging the first of these weapons, he killed 4 of the. crew and
captured 3 more. The 6 defenders of the adjacent position, cowed
by the savagery of his assault, immediately gave up. By his one
man attack,, heroically and voluntarily undertaken in the face of
tremendous risks, Sgt. Karaberis captured 5 enemy machinegun
positions, killed 8 Germans, took 22 prisoners, cleared the ridge
leading to his company's objective, and drove a deep wedge into
the enemy line, making it possible for his battalion to occupy
important commanding ground.
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calmly shot them with his rifle, killing 3 and wounding a fourth. Early
in the morning of 9 January, German infantry moved into the western
t part of the town and encircled a house in which T/Sgt. Carey had
previously posted a squad. Four of the group escaped to the attic. By
maneuvering an old staircase against the building, T/Sgt. Carey was
able to rescue these men. Later that day, when attempting to reach an
outpost, he was struck down by sniper fire. The fearless and aggressive
leadership of T/Sgt. Carey, his courage in the face of heavy fire from
superior enemy forces, provided an inspiring example for his comrades
and materially helped his battalion to withstand the German onslaught.
CARR, CHRIS (name legally changed from CHRISTOS H.
KARABERIS, under which name the medal was awarded)
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company L, 337th In-
fantry, 85th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Guignola, Italy, 1-2
October 1944. Entered service at: Manchester, N.H. Birth: Manchester,
N.H. G.O. No.: 97, 1 November 1945...Citation: Leading a squad of
Company L, he gallantly cleared the way for his company's approach
along a ridge toward its objective, the Casoni di Remagna. When his
platoon was pinned down by heavy fire from enemy mortars, machine-
guns, machine pistols, and rifles, he climbed in advance of his squad
on a maneuver around the left flank to locate and eliminate the enemy
gun positions. Undeterred by deadly fire that ricocheted off the barren
rocky hillside, he crept to the rear of the first machinegun and
charged, firing his submachinegun. In this surprise attack he captured
8 prisoners and turned them over to his squad before striking out
alone for a second machinegun. Discovered in his advance and sub-
jected to direct fire from the hostile weapon, he leaped to his feet and
ran forward, weaving and crouching, pouring automatic fire into the
emplacement that killed 4 of its defenders and forced the surrender of
a lone survivor. He again moved forward through heavy fire to attack
a third machinegun. When close to the emplacement, he closed with a
nerve -shattering shout and burst of fire. Paralyzed by his whirlwind at-
tack, all 4 gunners immediately surrendered. Once more advancing ag-
gressively in the face of a thoroughly alerted enemy, he approached a
g point of high ground occupied by 2 machineguns which were firing on
his company on the slope below. Charging the first of these weapons,
r he killed 4 of the crew and captured 3 more. The 6 defenders of the
adjacent position, cowed by the savagery of his assault, immediately
gave up. By his 1-man attack, heroically and voluntarily undertaken in
the face of tremendous risks, Sgt. Karaberis captured 5 enemy machine-
gun positions, killed 8 Germans, took 22 prisoners, cleared the ridge
leading to his company's objective, and drove a deep wedge into the
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enemy line, making it possible for his battalion to occupy important,
commanding ground.
-CARSWELL, HORACE S., JR. (Air Mission)
Rank and organization: Major, 308th Bombardment Group, U.S.
Army Air Corps. Place and. date: Over South China Sea, 26 October j
1944. Entered service at: San Angelo, Tex. Birth: Fort Worth, Tex..
C.O. No.: 14, 4 February 1946. Citation: He piloted a B-24 bomber in '
a one -plane strike against a Japanese convoy in the South China Sea