View Full Version : jack lucas, crazy story.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacklyn_H._Lucas
Wow that guy's a huge inspiration, enlisted at 14, thats just insane, and on top of it all, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. I'm surprised I've never heard of him before.
Wow that guy's a huge inspiration, enlisted at 14, thats just insane, and on top of it all, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. I'm surprised I've never heard of him before.
not to mention he jumped on 2 grenades and lived to tell about it!
dds0113
11-05-09, 08:36 AM
I'm always hesitant to believe anything on Wikipedia. Lets see if I can find a more reliable source.
i didnt even read the wikipedia. my Gunnery sergeant told me the story yesterday, just posted the first link i saw.
sbombard15
11-05-09, 12:00 PM
He lived through all that just to die from cancer. He was a great man though, wish I could have met him.
sbombard15
11-05-09, 12:02 PM
I'm always hesitant to believe anything on Wikipedia. Lets see if I can find a more reliable source.
Every time something is edited or put on wikipedia it is checked by people that work there so contrary to popular belief it is very reliable these days. When it started it was not checked and hence not reliable.
sparkie
11-05-09, 02:17 PM
Some Marines watching this thread asked why you folks might think this is a 'crazy' story?
You may not know all Marines can read what gets posted here and we comment in places you can't go.
This story of Jack Lukas is a bit more common than you might think.Google a few more MOH Marines, and report back.
Give yourself an education.
I'll start you off
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Marine_Corps_Medal_of_Honor_recipients
Being a Marine isn't for the weak.
And Marine FTW,,,,Where are ya, I want you in on this, since I promoted you to Commandant Poolee, for now,,,LOL.
trmptplyr
11-05-09, 02:31 PM
Some Marines watching this thread asked why you folks might think this is a 'crazy' story?
You may not know all Marines can read what gets posted here and we comment in places you can't go.
This story of Jack Lukas is a bit more common than you might think.Google a few more MOH Marines, and report back.
Give yourself an education.
I'll start you off
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Marine_Corps_Medal_of_Honor_recipients
Being a Marine isn't for the weak.
And Marine FTW,,,,Where are ya, I want you in on this, since I promoted you to Commandant Poolee, for now,,,LOL.
I'm not them, but I'm pretty sure they meant 'crazy' as being exceptional, above and beyond the call, worthy of praise etc. And not 'crazy' as being derogatory or offensive.
sparkie
11-05-09, 02:36 PM
He11, I know that. Just pointing out it ain't that crazy when it's more common then folks know.
He11, I know that. Just pointing out it ain't that crazy when it's more common then folks know.
i just thought it was crazy how young he was on top of his story