LINCOLN – Randolph B. Mott, 79, passed away Feb. 3, 2012, at Penobscot Valley Hospital, after a long battle with diabetes. He was born Aug. 16, 1932, in Lincoln, son of Byron and Leuntha (Tibbetts) Mott.
In 1952 Randy graduated from Mattanawcook Academy and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He received his basic training at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation, Indiantown Gap, Pa., in Company F., 2nd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division. In January 1953 he was a member of the honor guard which escorted President Dwight Eisenhower to the White House after his inauguration. With other members of the 3rd Infantry Regiment from Fort Myer, Va., he was the head of the inaugural parade during the march down Pennsylvania Avenue. On March 8, 1953, Randy received a promotion to sergeant and that month he sailed to Korea. While serving in Korea, Randy received two Silver Stars for the following: “On 16-17 April 1953, Private Mott was on guard when the enemy made an attempt to overrun his unit’s position. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Private Mott, held the enemy off with his rifle and grenades. On one occasion, Private Mott picked up several enemy grenades and threw them back at the enemy through the aperture of the bunker. Private Mott continued to hold the enemy back until reinforcements arrived despite a painful wound he received early in the conflict. When the reinforcements arrived, Private Mott assisted in moving the men who were in a worse condition to litter jeeps before he submitted to medical treatment.”; two Bronze Stars for the following: “On the night of 15-16 May 1953, Sergeant Mott and his comrades were on a patrol deep in enemy territory. Suddenly the patrol was ambushed and, Sergeant Mott, the point man, began laying down a withering front of fire. When the machine gun became jammed, Sergeant Mott, realizing the gravity of the situation, succeeded in holding back the enemy charge until the machine gun was again brought back into action. At this time an enemy grenade fell into their position, and unhesitantly, Sergeant Mott seized the grenade and exposing himself to the hostile fire hurled it back at the enemy. Due to the aggressiveness and bravery displayed by Sergeant Mott against the enemy, the survivors of the patrol returned safely to the Main Line of Resistance.”; three Purple Hearts, Korean War Medal, United Nation Medal, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and the 7th Division Badge. After 14 months overseas duty, he was honorably discharged in April 1954. In 1956 Randy was honored in a book entitled “Pork Chop Hill” as one of the heroes of the famous battle of Pork Chop Hill in Korea. In 1957 he moved to Connecticut to raise his family. He worked for the Atlantic Wire Co., Branford, Conn., for 17 years. He also worked for The Ward Bus Co. and after that he became self-employed as the only mobile home repairman in Branford, Conn. Together with his wife, he enjoyed going to many country music concerts, flea markets and taking road trips throughout the years. Upon retiring, Randy and his wife moved back to their old stomping grounds of Lincoln, where they enjoyed hanging out at the “Music Jams” with great friends and great music.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Judith (Shorey) Mott of Lincoln; three sons, Glenn Mott of Orlando, Fla., Daniel Mott and his wife, Joyce, of Beaver Dams, N.Y., and Michael Mott and his wife, Gail, of North Branford, Conn.; two daughters, Laura Mott of Mooresville, N.C., and Leah Mott-Torello of Watkins Glen, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, as well as three nieces. He is also survived by a brother, Ronald Mott of Penobscot. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Bernard and Byron Mott; and a niece, Roxann Jipson.
At his request, there will be no services. Remembrance donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or The Department of Veterans Affairs, 368 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at
www.clayfuneralhome.com.