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Comment on Joe Sansosti and the Fiercely Fought, Little-Known Battle of Dai Do by james Puhl

james Puhl — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:51:28 +0000

It seems that when I read the article of this battle, 3/9 is left out. We we chopper in from the Rockpile, that morning. I think four 81’s guns came in and set, we took in coming motors, we got hit. My friend Larry died, the rest got wounded, remember us to, we will always be brothers. Semper Fi, James Puhl wound April 30, 1968. God Bless all Marines, see you some day Larry

Comment on Physical Therapy in a War Zone by Kathy Tipton Metzger

Kathy Tipton Metzger — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:48:51 +0000

My dad was from North Carolina and also served in Hollandia at the 334th hospital and went to Leyte. I’m wondering if they might have known each other. He never talked about the war so I appreciate hearing from her perspective.

Comment on WWI Trench Art by Harry Gleeson

Harry Gleeson — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:09:32 +0000

I have a clock made of bullets and wood a clock is inserted at top of unit it has a copper in graving on front of door say lil cant make out the rest but it also says may 1919

Comment on Bill Hudson Silent Warrior by Stan m

Stan m — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:41:55 +0000

In reply to Paul. Paul, What flight were you assigned to during your tour 6917th Stan M

Comment on Joe Sansosti and the Fiercely Fought, Little-Known Battle of Dai Do by Commander

Commander — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:02:54 +0000

In reply to Dave LaFontaine. Thank you for sharing this and for your service. The sacrifices you and the Marines of Charlie 1/3 and 2/4 made will never be forgotten. Leaving behind a young family, is truly heartbreaking. Stories like yours remind us of the bravery and brotherhood of those who fought there. Semper Fi, and thank you for carrying these memories and honoring the men who didn’t make it home.

Comment on Joe Sansosti and the Fiercely Fought, Little-Known Battle of Dai Do by Dave LaFontaine

Dave LaFontaine — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:45:04 +0000

I served w/ Charlie 1/3 at Dido. We went in after 2/4 be hell out of a enemy division. Can’t say hear what I saw there, too brutal. I do remember the Marines of 2/4 set up a small perimeter of about 50 Marines. I won’t ever forget how these Marines my age 18 to 20 years old looked 15 years older than we did. I can see their faces to this day. We lost our corpman crossing the river to get to 2/4 remaining Marines, and while doing so our small track vehicle sunk, killing our corosman doc Louis Delgoto who drowned trying to reach shore. He left a month old new born daughter and wife. I think of him everyday. God bless 2/4 and all Marines who fought in this battle. Semper Fi

Comment on The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence by Mary Jo Van Gerpen

Mary Jo Van Gerpen — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:44:29 +0000

One more comment – The families (Buckminster and Brewers) are listed in the book A History of Framingham Massachusetts by William Barry, originally published in 1847, latest edition by Heritage Books, 2013.

Comment on The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence by Mary Jo Van Gerpen

Mary Jo Van Gerpen — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:38:29 +0000

You probably have people that try to contact you all the time about being related but I know my grandmother’s family is descended from Jonathan Brewer. The Brewers, Williams, and the Buckminsters are the family names. My grandparents were from Webster City, Iowa originally. My grandmother was Agnes Eleanor Williams born in 1876. She had my dad when she was 45 years old. I am 72.

Comment on Fair Winds and Following Seas by Michele Bretz

Michele Bretz — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:53:30 +0000

As I looked at my wooden car made by Harold, I recalled our first meeting at the Golden Corral with the DAV in 2008. Every Veterans Day, we would compete to see who had raised the most donations. I enjoyed attending his 99th birthday and unfortunately, Hurricane Helene came and his 100th birthday party was cancelled. I still went to his nursing home and brought him ice cream. Afterward he went back to sleep. I told his caretaker that the rest of the ice cream was placed in his frog if he wanted more later. I will surely miss Harold.

Comment on Joe Sansosti and the Fiercely Fought, Little-Known Battle of Dai Do by Joe Lemire

Joe Lemire — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:14:09 +0000

In reply to joe. I know Rich was in echo company with Captain Livingston who received the Medal of Honor. Rich was one of the 4 Marines who carried him out of the area.