one tough uncle and Marine
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As you know I recently lost my uncle. Even though I grew up next door to him all I knew about his service as a Marine was he was in the Korean War. He never spoke of it at least to my brothers and I, even as we became adults. Most elders I know hardly ever talk about their war stories.
Today I learned he fought in 3 tough battles: Battle of Pusan, Battle of Inchon and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. The Battle of Chosin Reservoir is known as one of the most renowned battles in Marine Corp history. If you haven't heard of The Battle of Chosin Reservoir look it up. Over 4000 KIA and over 7000 froze to death in the -34°F temperature
Even in his last days he fought a hard declining health battle all while still being married to his bride who deals with dementia.
He will be buried in the NM National Cemetery with full honors.
Oorah!
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Re: one tough uncle and Marine
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Those folks were cut from a special type of DNA cloth I've always had the up most respect for people from that era and always enjoyed visiting with them a person can learn a lot if you're willing to listen. Rest well Marine !
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Re: one tough uncle and Marine
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Absolutely Hoosier71 and Allan
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Re: one tough uncle and Marine
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Yep... the Frozen Chosin... One of the most infamous Marine battles in history. Semper Fi, Marine! Rest easy.
Real name Eric The sharpest hammer in the box of crayons.
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Re: one tough uncle and Marine
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