Posted on July 21, 2018, in First-hand Accounts, Uncategorized, WWII and tagged History, Marines, Military, Military History, Okinawa, Pacifc, WW2, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 29 Comments.
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Excellent re post gp.
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An excellent look into the history of your Uncle and his contributions as a great Marine.
This story has immense value as a record of your Uncles military past as well as a record of moments in war.
I commend you for recording it and sharing it.
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Readinghere is knowing more of life
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I’ve never had anyone say that before. I am honored you feel this way.
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I loved the action photo!
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It is a good one, I agree!!
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Appreciated reading the post you shared. I wrote this on the original post: “Grateful for your uncle’s service!”
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It was not my uncle, but I’m sure the author has seen this. Thank you.
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Staggering loss of life, I had to read it twice to let it sink in, words elude.
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I understand!
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I’m on the Together We Served website.
I was driving from Mare Island to my ship in San Diego and stopped at Camp Pendelton and had lunch with my grade school friend who was a marine there.
I notice the dates on this post. Was this your uncle, or the uncle of who originally posted it?
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The uncle of who posted the article. I reblogged the story to help it current and so new readers would see it.
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Thanks for following my blog; and for all of the wonderful work that you do with your blog. you are very kind.
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All I can say is – I try, so thank you.
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You do very well. Thanks for being a friend.
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Such courage!
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That generation will always amaze me!!
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My father served with the 6th Marine Division. He was a forward artillery observer with the 15th Marines. 50+ years after the war, a Marine who served under him contacted him to tell him he was a good officer.
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A good officer means a great deal to a grunt. What they learn from them saves their lives!! Thank you for telling us!
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Thanks, GP
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It’s what I do.
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🙂
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What amazes me is that I feel so emotional and full of anxiety when I think of the mothers and Fathers waiting for their son’s and daughters to come home with stories to tell and the capacity to tell them. I am learning so much that I did not know about war!
Thank you for the names and the opportunity to do my own personal Fare Well Salute.
> Sheila
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I feel honored that my posts bring about such a strong response, Sheila. Thank you.
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Okinawa was one long and hellacious battle. I highly recommend E.B. Sledge’s memoir, With the Old Breed. Never forget.
–Michael
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Yes, I have it. A great book!
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Thanks for the interesting reblog, GP. I enjoyed that personal account of the events.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You know we can’t beat first-hand accounts!! Thanks for reading it, Pete.
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Thank you.
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