Clyde Thomason MOH
Bill Tyner
remains from Makin Island. I believe they said his MOH was the first
received by an enlisted Marine. The movie Gung Ho showed that it was a hell
of a fight. While that was an obvious morale booster movie, nevertheless,
that doesn't take anything away from the fact that the fight occured and the
Japanese were tough as nails, and the Marines were tougher...
Bill
Chandler Knowles
Forget, Hell!
"John" <jme...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> It is a heckuva story Bill, but you must have mis-heard them.
> Seventeen enlisted Marines were awarded the Medal of Honor during the
> War of Northern Aggression, some eighty years earlier.
>
> They were all Yankee Marines, but I guess we won't hold that against
> them after all this time.
>
> John Mercadante
> B-7/1 Air Cav, 1970-71
Ted Gittinger
"Bill Tyner" <sty...@budget.net> wrote in message
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I didn't catch that item, so I don't know the date of the award. But here
is one I do know about, a guy who went to my high school. I later went to
school with his younger brother. He was a good one, too.
BORDELON, WILLIAM JAMES (1920-1943). William James Bordelon, Medal of Honor
recipient, the son of M. J. Bordelon, was born in San Antonio, Texas, on
December 25, 1920. He entered military service at San Antonio on December
10, 1941. On November 20, 1943, Staff Sgt. Bordelon was attached to the
Second Marine Division in action against the Japanese on the atoll of Tarawa
in the Gilbert Islands. After landing under enemy fire that killed all but
four men in his tractor, he remained in action even after he was hit. He
provided cover fire for a group scaling a seawall and, disregarding his own
injuries, went to the aid of two wounded men in the water. While attacking a
Japanese machine-gun position by himself, he was killed. Sergeant Bordelon's
personal valor was a contributing factor in the ultimate occupation of the
island. He is buried at Oahu, Hawaii.
> Bill
>
>
Doug Reese
>After landing under enemy fire that killed all but
>four men in his tractor, . . . . . .
"Tractor"?
Someone please tell me what this is, assuming it isn't what I normally
think of as a tractor.
Doug
Don Thompson
--
Don Thompson
Another Thompson Scion
"Doug Reese" <dre...@erols.com> wrote in message
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Bill Clarke
>
> Someone please tell me what this is, assuming it isn't what I
> normally think of as a tractor.
>
> Doug
>
I don't think we are talking John Deere here Doug. <G>
Bill Clarke
F Troop, 17th Cav
Bill Tyner
> Seventeen enlisted Marines were awarded the Medal of Honor during the
> War of Northern Aggression, some eighty years earlier.
>
> They were all Yankee Marines, but I guess we won't hold that against
> them after all this time.
>
> John Mercadante
> B-7/1 Air Cav, 1970-71
I'm sure you're right. Maybe they meant the first in WWII? Then
again, I could have just heard wrong or <gasp> the talking head might
have been ogling his intern rather than reading the prompter!!
Bill
Joh Weign :-)
Ted Gittinger wrote:
>
> is one I do know about, a guy who went to my high school.
>
> recipient,
I can no longer think of a medal without thinking of the phoney
Distinguished Flying Cross given to Hugh Thompson, or the Medal of Honor
and Bronze Star given to John Kerrey, or the Silver Star given to
Lyndon Johnson. All medals now exposed as lies by the U.S. military.
As a Korean War vet told me "they gave out medals for farting." They also
gave out medals to keep up the morale, regardless of the truth.
...but I'm sure there are those in this newsgroup who enjoy the stories...
Good luck...
Bill Tyner
Joh Weign :-) > wrote ...
> As a Korean War vet told me "they gave out medals for farting." They also
> gave out medals to keep up the morale, regardless of the truth.
>
> ...but I'm sure there are those in this newsgroup who enjoy the stories...
Continuing with your education JW, the following is a must read. I'll
supply more if you'd like because the US military is rife with heroic men
and valorous deeds. Most don't get any attention but a few have been
recognized. Please read the following citation as well as the trailing
statement.
******Citation For The Medal Of Honor******
First Lieutenant John R. Fox
General Order:
Citation: For extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in the vicinity
of Sommocolonia, Italy on 26 December 1944, while serving as a member of
Cannon Company, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Infantry Division. During the
preceding few weeks, Lieutenant Fox served with the 598th Field Artillery
Battalion as a forward observer. On Christmas night, enemy soldiers
gradually infiltrated the town of Sommocolonia in civilian clothes, and by
early morning the town was largely in hostile hands. Commencing with a heavy
barrage of enemy artillery at 0400 hours on 26 December 1944, an organized
attack by uniformed German units began. Being greatly outnumbered, most of
the United States Infantry forces were forced to withdraw from the town, but
Lieutenant Fox and some other members of his observer party voluntarily
remained on the second floor of a house to direct defensive artillery fire.
At 0800 hours, Lieutenant Fox reported that the Germans were in the streets
and attacking in strength. He then called for defensive artillery fire to
slow the enemy advance. As the Germans continued to press the attack towards
the area that Lieutenant Fox occupied, he adjusted the artillery fire closer
to his position. Finally he was warned that the next adjustment would bring
the deadly artillery right on top of his position. After acknowledging the
danger, Lieutenant Fox insisted that the last adjustment be fired as this
was the only way to defeat the attacking soldiers. Later, when a
counterattack retook the position from the Germans, Lieutenant Fox's body
was found with the bodies of approximately 100 German soldiers. Lieutenant
Fox's gallant and courageous actions, at the supreme sacrifice of his own
life, contributed greatly to delaying the enemy advance until other infantry
and artillery units could reorganize to repel the attack. His extraordinary
valorous actions were in keeping with the most cherished traditions of
military service, and reflect the utmost credit on him, his unit, and the
United States Army.
******End of Citation******
Why is it important for you to read these, (anonymous) JW? Because, you are
poorly read. You should read about how brave soldiers fought for our
country and its Constitutional ideals, values which you seem to take for
granted. Whether you like it or not (anonymous) JW, this black soldier,
First Lieutenant John R. Fox, died so that you would some day be allowed to
live. That is the reality. There is nothing false in his statement of love
for his comrades and his country. His was one of many such stories
illustrating acts of ultimate devotion during times of maddening war. You
really have no inkling of what I'm talking about, do you?
Bill
Nigel Brooks
Nigel Brooks
"Joh Weign :-)" <jo...@lightsource.com> wrote in message >
Bill Clarke
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> Doesn't it hurt your brain to continually have to come up with this stuff?
>
> Nigel Brooks
>
Since the bullshit he comes out with consists of no-brainers I wouldn't
think he is straining any brain that he might have. Not that I'm suggesting
he has a brain.
Bill Clarke
>
> You really have no inkling of what I'm talking about, do you?
> Bill
>
>
No Bill, he doesn't have a clue.
Al Zeller
everyone duck calls to toot as they ride around. Wife took one last
summer.
Al
"patrick t.h." wrote:
>
> On Fri, 17 Aug 2001 22:20:11 -0600, "Don Thompson"
> <flas...@ix.netcom.comghost> wrote:
>
> I was at a place I think it was called The Dell's in Wisconsin. I
> think they bought all the ones that survived the war and are using
> them for tourista rides.
>
> Low riders, that what they are............................That would
> be a gas come to think of it. Ride of the Valkyries, hand rubbed
> laquer paint job. Cool!
> >DUKW Amphibious Tractor