FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Hollywood Part 4 ~ July 8, 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

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Hollywood Part 4
 

           

Another story from the Hollywood legends of old.  Their stories may surprise you!  I wish today's "Hollywood Elite" would take some direction from these guys! 

(Thanks for the heads-up on this guy, SandRat!)

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed him a special envoy to South America.

Although celebrated as an actor, Fairbanks was commissioned a reserve officer in the United States Navy at the onset of World War II and assigned to Lord Louis Mountbatten's Commando staff in the United Kingdom.

Having witnessed (and participated in) British training and cross-channel harassment operations emphasizing the military art of deception, Fairbanks attained a depth of understanding and appreciation of military deception then unheard of in the United States Navy. Lieutenant Fairbanks was subsequently transferred to Virginia Beach where he came under the command of Admiral H. Kent Hewitt, who was preparing U.S. Naval forces for the invasion of North Africa.

Fairbanks convinced Hewitt of the advantages of such a unit[clarification needed], then repeated the proposal at Hewett's behest to Admiral Ernest King, Chief of Naval Operations. King thereupon issued a secret letter on March 5, 1943 charging the Vice Chief of Naval Operations with the recruitment of 180 officers and 300 enlisted men for the Beach Jumper program.

The Beach Jumpers' mission would simulate amphibious landings with a very limited force. Operating dozens of kilometers from the actual landing beaches and utilizing their deception equipment, the Beach Jumpers would lure the enemy into believing that theirs was the principal landing.

United States Navy Beach Jumpers saw their initial action in Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. Throughout the remainder of the war, the Beach Jumpers conducted their hazardous, shallow-water operations throughout the Mediterranean.

For his planning the diversion-deception operations and his part in the amphibious assault on Southern France, Lieutenant Commander Fairbanks was awarded the United States Navy's Legion of Merit with bronze V (for valor), the Italian War Cross for Military Valor, the French Légion d'honneur and the Croix de guerre with Palm, and the British Distinguished Service Cross. Fairbanks was also awarded the Silver Star for valor displayed while serving on PT boats and the National Order of the Southern Cross, conferred by the Brazilian government. Among his other exploits was the sinking of the light cruiser Capriole while in command of a mixed division of American PT Boats and British MGBs.

He was made an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 1949. Fairbanks stayed in the Naval Reserve after the war and ultimately retired a captain in 1954.

 

Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families.  This is a politics-free zone!  Thanks for helping us in our mission! 

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Pro ((HUGS))

Awwww...to bad your sis got sick and you couldn’t enjoy the holiday with them.

We got the heat on the east coast. It’s that dang jet stream pulling the heat and moisture from the south.

Shopping? What did you get? Something nice for yourself?

[E.G.C.]

It went OK. My brother and sister in law are headed back to Texas. It was a great visit.

[luvie]

It was nice and quiet. Hot, of course. Except for the Forth. It was a lovely cool day and I enjoyed that. We didn’t do much of anything but be lazy. Soooo easy for me! LOL,

[Arrowhead1952]

Yes, and we had several showers early. Humidity is awful. I took the pup for a 30 min walk, instead of the usual 45 min.

[Arrowhead1952]

Holiday was great. I had to work Sat and Sun evenings. Both were really slow.

[beachn4fun]

Glad y’all had a good time.

[beachn4fun]

We didn’t do much of anything but be lazy. Soooo easy for me!

Hey, a gal's gotta do, what a gal's gotta do. LOL. I did my best to be lazy when I could.

[beachn4fun]

Bummer you had to work.

But good it wasn’t hectic.

[beachn4fun]

Hiya Ma ((HUGS))
How was your holiday?
Get rain?
Cooled off any?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Quick hit and run...Happy Monday, beachy...((HUGS))

Just a little rain on the morning of the 4th. More needed.

Have a great rest of the day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon/evening, Mac...*HUGS*...are you safely home?

A few more drizzles here, but no RAIN. Getting beat up today. LOL!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Kathy!

*HUGS*

Just got home a few minutes ago - now on my way out the door to pick John-Man up from work.



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[ConorMacNessa]

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May He Keep Their Families Secure During Their Time Of Separation!

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