Mary Jo......I'm back and have been busy these past years. Check out this link: Fort Tuthill Military History Museum I will be posting in the...
We are back ! Remembering Papa and fighting the good fight. A lot has happened since I last posted and once I get my documents scanned, I will...
Very sorry grasshopper....Like Papa I don't need prove anything ! I'm very sorry to those like you who appreciate the truth. I've heard the...
Thanks ACE hmmmm let's see Dad died at 92 inlisted at 16. I would think anyone who could back this up is let's just say gone. "likely...
Regarding the Bronze Star I only know what I was informed from the Army Awards & Decorations Dept. and yes I know little about most of all this....
The military does not present more than two Bronze Stars.....................But then again I doubt you knew this. So take your dude and stick it...
Sorry fellas but the letter is genuine authentic. To even think or speculate it as a fake disgusts me. The signature can be verified with the Army...
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I guess for some, VD was something to deal with. My dad didn't have time to catch any STD's because he was too busy in and out of fox holes,...
[ATTACH]Here is a picture of a Real WWII Motor Cycle Rider. My dad. No shiny boots , no shiny motor scooter. No props but a real Infantryman. My...
I appreciate the kind words and can always use prayers :). Thank you IA and Thank you D.J. Jack O'Hara !
To my dear friend Rob, I am very saddened to hear of the passing of your father Bushmaster Joe "Pepe" Mendez. Pepe was my fathers best friend and...
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This is a great thread and conversation . If I may give my perspective, I am the son of just one of the men who participated in the whole campaign...
TD-Tommy776 Thank you for the kind words. Yes I'm a total mess and dealing with a greedy sister who tricked my dad in changing his will, i've...
My father respected MacArthur and as an adult he was my fathers hero . As a boy my fathers hero was Custer. The Bushmasters not only were heroes,...
Thanks Christian. Robin is the son of my fathers friend "Pepe" Joe Mendez one hell of a Bushmaster as my father told me many times. He came all...
I'm having difficulty with having Dad posthumously decorated with the Silver Star for saving Captain Caffey from being killed that day on Arawe ....