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Post by yanmacca on Oct 14, 2016 11:59:18 GMT
Our car was just one in a number of things, Stefan's car got broke into on Saturday night, though nothing was taken, but they smashed his car window, but my eldest Sister who is 79, has just come out of Hospital, he got taken in about two weeks a go with breathing difficulties, they found a large shadow on her lungs which they said was an infection, they discharged her along with a course of steroids, antibiotics and inhalers, she seems ok but still has a cough and gets breathless when she speaks. So we are all still worried about her.
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Post by quincannon on Oct 14, 2016 14:53:14 GMT
In times of trouble look to who walks beside you. Sometimes green pastures are harder to find than others. All will be as it is meant to be.
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Post by rebcav on Nov 19, 2016 9:14:18 GMT
So a while back I scored this book called "The Devil's Causeway" by Mathew Westfall. It's about actions in the Philippines during the Philippine Insurrection. Anyway; long story short, is that there was an officer in that book that was also at the Little Bighorn with Custer. He was a Lieutenant in 1876, a graduate of West Point who called himself a "fighting sonofabitch from Texas." His name was Lieutenant Luther Rector Hare He was with Lieutenant Varnum and the scouts that day....And I don't know what all he did at The Little Bighorn, but his actions in the Philippines prove he was a badass. He'd have made a dang fine squad leader in My Beloved Corps. If ya get a chance, find "The Devil's Causeway" and give it a read. What a GREAT STORY.
Respectfully Submitted, Duane
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Post by yanmacca on Nov 19, 2016 10:46:32 GMT
Here is what Fred wrote about him;
2nd Lieutenant Luther Rector Hare.
Out-ranked only Sturgis and Reily, as well as the attached LT Crittenden. Appointed to Company K out of West Point. Took part in the Yellowstone Expedition. Detached to scouts and commanded the Crows during the battle. Fought with Reno in bottoms. Put in charge of “led horses” while Reno fought on foot. He moved into the timber, then wound up on Reno Hill. Hare and Godfrey were roundly praised for their bravery and initiative in covering the move back from Weir Peak. As good a rider as there was in the regiment. Also fought in the Nez Percé campaign.
Hare was very closed-mouth regarding the battle. He did not want anything to come out that might hurt Libbie Custer, who he greatly admired even though he was not part of the so-called “Custer Clan.” Refused to answer many letters written to him by various authors, soldiers, and historians. He was interviewed by Walter Camp in 1910, and that is surprising.
Benteen wrote, Hare should have been brevetted for Little Bighorn.
His family moved to Texas when he was two years old and his father fought for the Confederacy. Graduated from the USMA and fought at Wounded Knee and in the Philippines during the Spanish American War. Retired on a disability in 1903. Buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Post by dave on Nov 21, 2016 16:30:11 GMT
Yan Hare was a colorful man in his times. During Reno's---retreat, retrograde etc---he allegedly hollered:
"If we've got to die, let's die like men! I am a fightin' son of a bitch from Texas!" Regards Dave
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Post by yanmacca on Nov 21, 2016 16:46:05 GMT
He sounds like he was made out of the same stuff as Ronnie Van Zant, another tough southerner.
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Post by dave on Nov 21, 2016 20:13:17 GMT
Many of America's heroes came from the South. I have mentioned just a few below but understand heroes come from all parts of the country and not just below the Mason Dixon line as bravery knows no boundaries, race, religion or gender. Some of the names below are famous but most are sadly forgotten by their countrymen for their service and efforts, may we always remember the sacrifice by our military members. They ask for no rewards just a simple thank you for their service. Regards Dave
Howard Gilmore (Alabama) Alexander "Sandy" Bonnyman (Georgia) Audie Murphy (Texas) Charles A Varnum (Florida) Robert Kennemore (South Carolina) Jacklyn Lucas (North Carolina) Youngest serviceman awarded the Medal of Honor in WW II Thomas Boyne (Maryland) Buffalo Soldier Lewis "Chesty" Puller (Virginia) Most decorated Marine Dakota Meyer (Kentucky) Edward "Butch" O'Hare (Missouri) Jefferson Joseph DeBlanc (Louisiana) Maurice "Footsie" Bruce (Arkansas) Darrell J De Priest (Mississippi) DOD 16 May 1968 Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam
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Post by yanmacca on Nov 21, 2016 20:18:15 GMT
Hey Dave, where is Alvin York (Tennessee)
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Post by dave on Nov 21, 2016 23:00:30 GMT
Good catch as I can't believe I left him out. Regards Dave
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Post by Beth on Nov 21, 2016 23:40:25 GMT
Good catch as I can't believe I left him out. Regards Dave Evidently you don't consider Missouri part of the south?--Pershing and Bradley are both Missourians.
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Post by dave on Nov 22, 2016 0:11:14 GMT
Edward "Butch" O'Hare (Missouri) Regards Dave
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Post by rebcav on Nov 22, 2016 5:19:30 GMT
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz(USN); Fredericksburg, Texas.
Respectfully Submitted, Duane
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Nov 22, 2016 11:15:44 GMT
Duane,
A number of 7th Cavalry members from 1876 participated in the Span-Am War to include enlisted. Three officers, who did, garnered stars before retirement Godfrey, Edgerly, and Scott. Scott was not at the LBH, he joined the unit and participated in the remainder of the engagements, he fully retired after WWI.
Regards, Tom
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Post by Beth on Nov 22, 2016 20:46:43 GMT
It is mind boggling to think of the span of history some of these men experienced over their lives-from horse and buggy to flight. We have become used to the fast pace of changing technology but until the Industrial Revolution change happened at a much slower pace. They had to be incredibly adaptable or they would have been left behind.
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Aug 12, 2020 16:20:19 GMT
I guess this little known factoid would fall under the heading of trivia. Benteen's last battle of the Civil War was the battle of Columbus, in GA, Colonel Benteen was under the command of General James H. Wilson, this battle was part of Wilson's Raid and took place on April 16, 1865. Immediately after the battle Wilsons' Raiders moved east to Macon. !0 days after the battle these same troops, including Benteen captured Jefferson Davis and Captain Henry Wirz, commandant of Andersonville Prison. Nothing like reviving an old thread.
Regards, Tom
PS, I guess that would have been Benteen East
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