Dear Grand Kids,
I have never talked about My experiences in the Marines.
I will make an exception for you.
I will try to answer each of your question so that it will be of help to you.
Answer #1
The kind of weapons that I used depended upon the situation I was in. If I was parachuting behind enemy lines , I would only carry a small pistol. If I was landing from a sub, I would carry a small rifle. If I was on the front line, I would try to find any type of automatic weapons I could get a hold of.
Answer #2
I was a proud member of the Marines.
Answer #3
I enlisted in the Marines.
Answer #4
I served in Korea, The Suez Canal conflict and a few more.
Answer #5
Yes, I wanted to be in the military.
Answer #6
I was never stationed very long in the USA. I served all over the world.
Answer #7
Anyone who has ever been in combat and says they were never scared is a big fat liar. Sometimes you did not have time to think about being scared, You just did your job.
Answer #8
I served three and one half years in Korea, One year in the Suez Canal mess and various other places that can't be talked about.
Answer #9
When serving in combat, it was best not to make close friends. If they didn't come back from a mission, it didn't seem to hurt as much.
Answer #10
I spent about six and one half years in the Marines, mostly in foreign countries.
Answer #11
My Drill Sergeant was very strict. If you did as you were told and kept your nose clean, you had very few problems.
Answer #12
Yes, I was awarded a few medals. I was awarded three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, a Silver Star, several Medals of Commendation, and I was given some French Medal that I can't spell or pronounce.
As I said, I have never discussed my Military with anyone before today and I may never discuss it again. I will let Kerry and Bush discuss war records.
I hope this will be helpful.
I love you,
Grandpa
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