History Question........

[LanceCriminal]

Marine Corp huh?

Nice catch....I almost didn't see that.

Remember Poolees it is Marine Corps (just like that)

[Chumley]

Colonel Wesley Fox enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1950. He served in the Korean war and earned the Bronze star. After the war he was commissioned as as a second lieutenant after making first Sergent. In Vietnam he was awarded the Medal of Honor for leading his men after being injured and destroyed a large bunker complex after being significantly injured. He retired form the Marine Corp in 1993 and became went to work at Virginia Tech.

Excellent, minus the mis-spelling of Corps! 3 Miles for you! Get sum!!

[Chumley]

Nice catch....I almost didn't see that.

Remember Poolees it is Marine Corps (just like that)

The mis-spelling is common - I really dislike when it's mis-pronounced as corpse.

[Psurichie]

Colonel Wesley Fox enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1950. He served in the Korean war and earned the Bronze star. After the war he was commissioned as as a second lieutenant after making first Sergent. In Vietnam he was awarded the Medal of Honor for leading his men after being injured and destroyed a large bunker complex after being significantly injured. He retired form the Marine Corp in 1993 and became went to work at Virginia Tech.

I will add another mile for "and became went to work at Virginia Tech". lol

[Chumley]

I will add another mile for "and became went to work at Virginia Tech". lol

Good job! Yes, Flog thyself! HAHAHAHHAA

[LanceCriminal]

The mis-spelling is common - I really dislike when it's mis-pronounced as corpse.

I would have to agree. That is by far one of the most annoying things I hear from non-Marines. Try teaching an Air Force brat everything she would need to know about the Marine Corps so you and your wife could have a conversation about work. She still looks at me like I am crazy every time. I do have a question for the Poolees though.

Who said this famous quote and why was he so important.

"I have only two men out of my company and 20 out of some other company. We need support, but it is almost suicide to try to get it here as we are swept by machine gun fire and a constant barrage is on us. I have no one on my left and only a few on my right. I will hold."

[Fredster]

well all i am slowly getting stuff done on the tribute to the Corps. as soon as it is done i will post a few pics and be ready for the ball in november look for it in the Leatherneck mag . will post a few questions soon have to run

[Psurichie]

Who said this famous quote and why was he so important.

"I have only two men out of my company and 20 out of some other company. We need support, but it is almost suicide to try to get it here as we are swept by machine gun fire and a constant barrage is on us. I have no one on my left and only a few on my right. I will hold."

General Clifton B. Cates in Belleau Wood. He was the 19th commandant of the Marine Corps and was awarded the Navy cross.

[Quinbo]

If you go back through the miles of this thread you might find the answer to this question. Reading and re-reading all this great info would improve anyones knowlege.

Here is the question: There is a Marine Corps rank insignia currently in our inventory and authorized for wear that has never been worn. What is it?

[THAT AINT IT]

(1) Who was the first African American Marine to receive the Medal of Honor?
(2) Who was the youngest Marine to receive the MOH?

If answered correctly (I'll join you):
(1) 2 minutes of hello dollys and 25 korean jumping jacks
(2) 25 Marine Corps push-ups and 2 minutes of hello dollys

If answered wrong, both questions (I'll join you):
DOUBLE IT and add a 3 mile run

[Mikewebe]

CWO 5 bulkyker ?

[darkgreen0311]

It was PFC James Anderson Jr 1967






SEMPER FI 4 LIFE!

[darkgreen0311]

My bad 1971 was the year.





SEMPER FI 4 LIFE!

[Quinbo]

CWO 5 bulkyker ?

Incorrect Mike. Any other takers?

[davblay]

If There is a Marine Corps rank insignia currently in our inventory and authorized for wear that has never been worn. What is it?

Let me take a stab at it.......Female Sgt Maj Of the Marine Corps chevrons?

Just asking!

Dave