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  • I am a veteran, like my father before me

    11. 11. 2011 20:22


Stormvanger


The last four generations of my family have been in the United States military, either Navy or Marines. 
I myself, did not have the priveledge of earning this award in my 20 years in the US Navy,and I am thankful for that.
The Purple Heart pictured was earned on  26 July, 1944 on the island of Bougainville in the Solomon Islands by my grandfather, who was 3rd Marines.

To all who have sacrificed and served, we are eternally in your debt.

 

  • Re : I am a veteran, like my father before me

    11. 26. 2011 22:11


Kdoggiedogg
My Dad is an 86 year old Marine that was in that divisionand. He and his amphibian tractor battalion, The 10th Amphibian Tractor Batttalion, got left by the 3rd on an island in the pacific. Later the 4th came by and picked them up. They never caught up with the 3rd and went on to make landings for the 4th division. He wrote a book about all of this entitled, Tales Of "A" Lost company, WWII US Marines.

  • Re : I am a veteran, like my father before me

    12. 01. 2011 13:55


Stormvanger
Originally Posted by Lionel2

How rude! This guy obviously is proud of his grandfather's service. You probably never served a day in your miserable life so that gives you zero right to judge.


Well that, plus I spent 20 years in military service myself. So you might understand where I would think that the idea of serving in the military is a good thing.

Whatever. Military personnel protect their countries regardless of what people think of their actions. At some point, you have to have a thick skin to criticism. If you don't like what your military is doing, blame a politician instead.

  • Re : I am a veteran, like my father before me

    12. 01. 2011 17:24


Deral
As a 22 year vet of the US Submarine service I not only salute Storm and his families service but to all the put service to there country before themselves!

BZ to all that served and still serve today!

  • Re : I am a veteran, like my father before me

    12. 02. 2011 01:19


Sindher
Originally Posted by Falcon91

I never served...well nearly did if it wasn't for a hand bone injury I would've been in the USMC. My great grandfather served in WW2 Canadian military Artillery Corps., My great grandfathers brother served in the Canadian Corp Tank corps., and their father served in both WW1 and WW2 as a cook on the frontline but he also did combat during Vimy Ridge, and other engagements the Canadian Corps. were in.



YOU WILL SERVE HER MAJESTY AND THE EMPIRE, CANADIAN. ALL HAILL THE QUEEN.

  • Re : I am a veteran, like my father before me

    12. 02. 2011 04:18


phillipM
Originally Posted by Sindher

Originally Posted by Falcon91

I never served...well nearly did if it wasn't for a hand bone injury I would've been in the USMC. My great grandfather served in WW2 Canadian military Artillery Corps., My great grandfathers brother served in the Canadian Corp Tank corps., and their father served in both WW1 and WW2 as a cook on the frontline but he also did combat during Vimy Ridge, and other engagements the Canadian Corps. were in.



YOU WILL SERVE HER MAJESTY AND THE EMPIRE, CANADIAN. ALL HAILL THE QUEEN.

:D maby in another 4 years

  • Re : I am a veteran, like my father before me

    12. 02. 2011 17:33


heatrr
5th generation here (left Air Force after 12 years as a PJ) and my son, who joined the Marines two years ago, is 6th generation.

Thank you for your service, as with those in your family that served before you.

  • Re : I am a veteran, like my father before me

    12. 02. 2011 19:45


dmcgill1
Thats always has been one of my favorite parts of NF, you run into a lot of guys who are currently in the service or prior service. I myself am 3rd gen in the army and 3rd gen building subs. There was an article in Time around veterans day about how only 1% of the US population is even related to someone in the service.

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