Posted on 06/06/2007 8:45:06 AM PDT by Fiji Hill
By the way, it is has been reported that only thre American veterans of World War I are alive today.
Good reminder that war is hell.
So many men (and now women) have lost their lives in wars to protect their country, their families, their homes, their lands. Generally it’s young men who give up so much of their lives to keep their countrymen safe. Feminists wouldn’t like it said, but the truth is that it has been over the centuries a majority of men who have died in battle as a rule. Those who have died gave their all, and many who survived continued to suffer from their wounds, both physical and emotional.
Fighting Marines of WW I: Belleau Wood...
http://www.furl.net/item.jsp?id=6537444
http://www.furl.net/item.jsp?id=6537444
The only two related to me, my grandfather and my great uncle have both passed on.
The Battle of Belleau wood is where the Germans supposedly bestowed the moniker Teufel Hundun (Devil Dog) on US Marines.
Oh, BTW, just got an e-maul from George Clark regarding WW I Marines the other day; perhaps you know of someone....
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Marines: Biographical Sketches....
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From:
george clark
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
Friends,
I have been wondering about a proposed project and would like to have some imput from those of you who might contribute and/or have an interest in the final product.
It seems to me, there are a load of people who have had a father, uncle, grandfather, friend of the family, even maybe a brother or sister, that served in the Marines during WW One.
I think it is about time those “ordinary” people (not a Dan Daly, of Cliff Cates or???) got a mention in print. I suggest a biographical dictionary about them might appeal to the sons, grandsons, nephews, etc. out there.
If this idea seems to interest you, and you can contribute to it, please let me know. If you think it is ridiculous, please don’t let me know. I get enough insults from my wife on a daily basis.
This isn’t going to be just a “yes” or even a “no.”
I would need information in order to build a modest sketch.
You would have to provide that info. I already have several dozen of them, but that ain’t enuff for a publication.
You will be listed for the help given and the more people that show an STRONG interest, and help, will be able to obtain copies at a reduced cost.
Let me know. A yes or even a no will give me an idea if this is a feasible thing I am suggesting.
Semper Fidelis
George B. Clark
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ADDENDUM (4June07):
Marines WW I, Biographical Sketches
To those of you who offered some biog sketches, please utilize the following as a suggested format for what you will send me.
OBVIOUSLY YOU MAY NOT KNOW THE ANSWERS TO SOME OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW.
Either send it email and I’ll download or mail to George B Clark
379 Moody Road
Pike, NH 03780
NAME, FIRST LAST AND MIDDLE, IF KNOWN. (nicknames?)
PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH (city or rural)
PARENTS (names if possible)
SCHOOLING (grammer or high or college)
REASON FOR ENLISTING IN THE USMC (avoid draft or patriotism or excitement)
DATES: IN AND OUT (where did he serve: Boot Camp at PI or Mare Island or?)
UNIT: ESPECIALLY PLATOON AND IF POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT BN.
NONCOMS AND OFFICERS IN HIS LINE OF COMMAND (or any mentioned)
FIRST BATTLE
ENSUING BATTLES
WOUNDS OR GASSED? (dates if known)
PLACE OF OCCUPATION DUTY IN GERMANY
LEAVES WHILE IN EUROPE
AWARDS (especially if a Silver Star or Croix de Guerre, most aren’t commonly known)
DATE DISCHARGED
DID HE RETURN HOME OR?: (perhaps decided to not go back to Podunk, but Chicago or???)
OCCUPATION OR JOBS HELD. (any stories will be helpful)
FAMILY: WIFE, CHILDREN.
DECEASED WHEN AND BURIED WHERE: (he must be by now???)
OK, that will be great. I can stand anyone writing and will fully credit. However, if you want me to put it together will be pleased to do that and credit you anyway. Need enough material to try to bring out the entire man, so please don’t stint.
Will keep you posted as I go along. I probably won’t have enough for a full-fledged book but certainly can publish it in a limited edition for those interested. More on that that later.
George Clark
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He also said "One who defends everything, defends nothing." Maybe something our politicians should ponder over.
About “Devil Dogs”.......
http://tinyurl.com/yvnyz8
http://tinyurl.com/yvnyz8
Also:
http://www.furl.net/item.jsp?id=3925984
http://www.furl.net/item.jsp?id=3925984
Some confusion as to what GySgt Daly actually said that day...
Ref
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/568469/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/568469/posts
While we’re at it, I suppose this will come up too...
USMC, Inter-service Rivalry, WW I, etc.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/notes.html
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/notes.html
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