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| It's not you, it's me.  |
Friend of mine was going through his deceased Great Grandfather's belongings and found this. (He actually died in 2005. His Great Grand mom just passed and he was getting the house ready for sale.)     | ||
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Wow, The Big Red One. Looking at the medals, Great Grandfather was a hero. | |||
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A Bronze Star for service in the Big Red One. If only that 1911 could talk. | |||
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CIB as well | |||
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Still finding my way |
Great Grand Dad was a bad ass. Certified. | |||
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chickenshit |
That is an amazing find. ____________________________ Yes, Para does appreciate humor. | |||
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Love to read his service record. And the citation for the Bronze Star. Maybe the 1911 figured into that! End of Earth: 2 Miles Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles | |||
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Two - note the oak leaf cluster, and no "V". . “Leave the Artillerymen alone, they are an obstinate lot. . .” – Napoleon Bonaparte http://poundsstudio.com/ | |||
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Model 1911A1 Military Year of Manufacture 1945 bad ass relative. | |||
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Fighting the good fight |
The bayonet on the left is a Swedish m/1914 for a m/94-14 Mauser carbine. The bayonet in the middle is a British P1907 for a Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III. | |||
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Big Red 1. Holy hell. | |||
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Bayonet @ right looks like a Cruciform for Mas. Not for certain and I never had the scabbard. K Rogue, you left that one open sir so what is it?  | |||
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I dont believe it is for a Mas. Probably also a Enfield. | |||
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Maybe a Mosin Nagant? I will have to compare with one I have when I get home. PC | |||
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Yup, I just found it. | |||
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Me thinks grandpa saw some shit. Wow. That’s a heck of a find and a real family treasure. "Guns are tools. The only weapon ever created was man." | |||
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They are called the Greatest Generation for a reason. Your friends great grandfather was an amazing American. “Remember to get vaccinated or a vaccinated person might get sick from a virus they got vaccinated against because you’re not vaccinated.” - author unknown | |||
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Viking warrior. A badass of the first degree. Salute. EAME Medal, 3 campaign stars. He was in four of these - pick any four you like for a relaxing R&R tour. You may recognize some of the names. The list:  This message has been edited. Last edited by: Doc H., "And gentlemen in England now abed, shall think themselves accursed they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks that fought with us upon Saint Crispin's Day" | |||
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| Bookers Bourbon and a good cigar  |
Looks like he was in the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. No Mission too difficult, no sacrifice too great, Duty First. If you're going to be One, be a Big Red One! If you're goin' through hell, keep on going. Don't slow down. If you're scared don't show it. You might get out before the devil even knows you're there. NRA ENDOWMENT LIFE MEMBER | |||
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I hope that never leaves the Family and that family members can appreciate exactly WHAT he did and WHERE. Some serious medals there. The 1911! OMG what a piece of history there. You are very fortunate. | |||
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