RJR49 138 #1 Posted October 7, 2019 I was watching the movie and Google it to see how much was real. One of the links was a video of the TV show "This Is Your Life" featuring Desmond. One of the gifts they gave him...... Wait for it... ... Was a Wheel Horse! For those that don't know, Desmond Doss was a conscientious objector that was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor 3 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,082 #2 Posted October 7, 2019 That movie was such a great way to learn about our history, and so touching how he gained the respect of his platoon and became such a war hero! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,989 #3 Posted October 7, 2019 I never heard of Desmond Doss and just did a quick search. WOW! He's the definition of American hero. I'll definitely be learning more about him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 861 #4 Posted October 7, 2019 IN 1953 I WAS STATIONED ACROSS THE STREET FROM HACKSAW RIDGE. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,082 #5 Posted October 7, 2019 9 hours ago, SALTYWRIGHT said: IN 1953 I WAS STATIONED ACROSS THE STREET FROM HACKSAW RIDGE. Thank you for your service @SALTYWRIGHT 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,082 #7 Posted October 7, 2019 It was a Wheel Horse Ride Away! What a great show, @RJR49, thanks for the tip! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJR49 138 #8 Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) One of my favorite places to visit courtesy of Uncle Sam was Korea. Being a Marine I was well versed in the fight at the Chosin Reservoir, but Marine "History and Traditions classes never mentioned Hacksaw Ridge. (that was an Army fight). The Choisin was too far North to pay tribute to Chesty and the rest of the 1st Mardiv, but I would have liked to have been able to pay tribute to a MOH recipient if I had known Edited December 1, 2019 by RJR49 Didn't like the grammer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,082 #9 Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, RJR49 said: One of my favorite places to visit courtesy of Uncle Sam was Korea. Being a Marine I was well versed in the fight at the Chosin Reservoir, but Marine "History and Traditions classes never mentioned Hacksaw Ridge. (that was an Army fight). The Choisin was too far North to pay tribute to Chesty and the rest of the 1st Mardiv, but I would have liked to have been able to pay tribute to a MOH recipient if I had known Thank you for your service @RJR49! please post in the Military Members thread to be recognized for your bravery! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
