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08-02-03, 03:27 PM
Thread: Jeb Bush Criticizes Brother on Cuba
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Having lived in Fla. for almost 35 years...
Having lived in Fla. for almost 35 years (recently moved to Ga.)
I believe that the President's decision was the right one, when it
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07-19-03, 09:56 AM
Thread: Marine Dress Shoes WW2 era
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Drifter. The first Thompson's were the drum type,...
Drifter. The first Thompson's were the drum type, which I understand was rather difficult to handle then they came out with the clip, but using one in combat was like signing your death warrrant as...
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07-19-03, 09:49 AM
Thread: Marine Dress Shoes WW2 era
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When did they come along with the patent leather...
When did they come along with the patent leather visors on the
garrison hat, we h ad the leather ones where we had to spit shin them also. I believe some of you older guys will remember the oldl... -
07-18-03, 08:33 PM
Thread: Marine Dress Shoes WW2 era
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Drifter we had b oth the water cooled and air...
Drifter we had b oth the water cooled and air cooled MGs, however b oth were 30 cal. they had the 50 but not considered
anitipersonnel weapon. I remember some of the MG telling me
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07-18-03, 01:09 PM
Thread: Marine Dress Shoes WW2 era
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Newb: 1st time I ran into rockets was on Iwo and...
Newb: 1st time I ran into rockets was on Iwo and it scaired the
the devil out of me, on rockets I couldnt tell if it was in-coming or
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07-17-03, 09:58 PM
Thread: Marine Dress Shoes WW2 era
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You guys got me started, any one that used the...
You guys got me started, any one that used the old 03, remember
the peep sight was small, (or the V sight)when we were given the M-1s, the
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07-16-03, 10:54 PM
Thread: Marine Dress Shoes WW2 era
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You bring back memories, the old smudge pots, we...
You bring back memories, the old smudge pots, we would use
it on the front sights of the 03s. hadnt thought of that one in
many, many, years. SEmper Fi Gene -
07-16-03, 09:48 AM
Thread: Marine Dress Shoes WW2 era
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On the above tread I neglected to add, the shoe...
On the above tread I neglected to add, the shoe polish was also
cordovan. Semper Fi Gene -
07-16-03, 09:40 AM
Thread: WW2 Sea Going Marine Information.
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I will pass on the information to him and trust...
I will pass on the information to him and trust he will contact you
good luck Semper Fi Gene -
07-15-03, 11:49 PM
Thread: Marine Dress Shoes WW2 era
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I believe I made a comment in regards to the...
I believe I made a comment in regards to the shoes worn during
WWII however cannot see where it was ever posted, so will try\
to repeat it. As I was strictly FMF and dress blues were issued only to... -
07-15-03, 06:39 PM
Thread: WW2 Sea Going Marine Information.
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I have a friend L(Marine Corps League, Fla.) that...
I have a friend L(Marine Corps League, Fla.) that served aboard
the USS Hornet during WWII, if you wish I can give you his email
address and you can contact him direct. Semper Fi GEne -
07-14-03, 09:41 AM
Thread: Close order drill manual
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As I am new to this BB I have yet to learn, Yes I...
As I am new to this BB I have yet to learn, Yes I was in the reserves from 1938 to 41 and was called up and spent the next 5 years as a CofG. I have been back to P.I. several times and
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07-13-03, 11:23 PM
Thread: Bush has another agenda in Africa
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Somehow or another my above post got onto this...
Somehow or another my above post got onto this tread, it was suppose to be on another, sorry about that. semper Fi Gene
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07-13-03, 11:19 PM
Thread: Bush has another agenda in Africa
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I have read all the aforegoing and really cannot...
I have read all the aforegoing and really cannot see any conflict
as each has expressed his/hers opinion in a manner not to me
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07-09-03, 10:47 PM
Thread: A flag and the Marine who saved it
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I think one of the most disheartening things in...
I think one of the most disheartening things in WWII, we all had the knowledge that Guam and the Philippines would be lost, however there was still hope for those on Wake Island. A Convoy was...
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07-09-03, 10:30 PM
Thread: Guadalcanal
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The first MarDiv. were relieved of duty in...
The first MarDiv. were relieved of duty in December of 42 when the 2nd MarDiv. & and the 25th Inf.Div. (USA) took over. The first returned to Melbourne awaiting the next call which was Cape ...
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07-08-03, 09:48 PM
Thread: US WWII Quotes
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Here's one you wont hear anymore I'll bet...
Here's one you wont hear anymore I'll bet "Smoking Lamp is Lit"
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07-08-03, 01:26 PM
Thread: Bush has another agenda in Africa
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The big question is will he send troops to...
The big question is will he send troops to Liberia, will it end like
Somalia? When does our responsibilty to the world stop? Although the govt. says the war is over in Afghanistan and Iraq,
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07-08-03, 01:03 PM
Thread: US WWII Quotes
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Quite good, however the only saying we wanted was...
Quite good, however the only saying we wanted was the "War is over your going home" Who said that Me, and a couple of million of guys over there. Semper Fi Gene
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07-08-03, 10:26 AM
Thread: WWII Uniform (Greens)
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Thank you, Gunny G gave me this website, thought...
Thank you, Gunny G gave me this website, thought I'd give it a
try. I am a regular on Sgt. Grit's Board, but alway like to meet
others that share the same back ground (Marine Corps)Was a ... -
07-07-03, 01:33 PM
Thread: The Battle Of Belleau Wood
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When I was a boy back in the 20s I loved to go to...
When I was a boy back in the 20s I loved to go to the American
Legion Hall with my dad (Army) and listen to the Marines there
telling their stories about the famous battles in France in WWI,
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07-07-03, 08:47 AM
Thread: The Battle Of Belleau Wood
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Remember they were using the old Springfield 03s,...
Remember they were using the old Springfield 03s, I was taught with an 03 in boot back in 41, the one thing if you came off the firing line with a black eye you were firing correctly, the 03s were...
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07-06-03, 10:32 PM
Thread: Close order drill manual
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This week is rather an anniversary for me, I...
This week is rather an anniversary for me, I earned my anchor
and globe some 62 years ago. It was rough in those days, but
like the rest of them we lived thru it and became a Marine for life
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07-06-03, 03:22 PM
Thread: WWII Uniform (Greens)
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Hi: Just joined this BB I am a WWII Marine...
Hi: Just joined this BB I am a WWII Marine (1941-46) The patch
is definitely a Ruptured Duck, I served with both the 1st & 5th
Marine Divisions in WWII. Good to be aboard
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
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