Posted on 10/11/2012 7:09:02 AM PDT by ICE-FLYER
COLUMBUS, Ga. Basil L. Plumley, a renowned career soldier whose exploits as an Army infantryman were portrayed in a book and the movie "We Were Soldiers," has died at 92 -- an age his friends are amazed that he lived to see.
Plumley fought in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam and was awarded a medal for making five parachute jumps into combat. The retired command sergeant major died Wednesday...
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he was an absolute giant and commanded respect of all. when he marched on stage he was an intended surprise to the class and all present...when they realized who the man was before him they ALL jumped to their feet and the applause did not die for some time.
I loved that this man took it upon himself to join in with this presentation...he drove over from Georgia that morning in his Canary Yellow pick-up truck with the black 1st of the 7th Cav on each door.
Rest easy Sergeant Major, from the most greatful of nations to a real-American-Hero!
God Bless this man’s memory and may we MAKE HIM PROUD on November 6th!!!
Ping
R.I.P.
May the repose of his soul be with God forever and ever. Amen
That’s a wonderful story ICE-FLYEr. They don’t make them like that anymore. Thank you.
Solemn bump...
“We Were Soldiers”. The movie that gave us The Reagan Hymn.
Rest easy, Sarmajor.
I’m actually re-reading “We Were Soldiers Once...and Young” right now. What an amazing story and what amazing men.
“Gentlemen, prepare to defend yourselves!”
RIP Sergeant Major Plumley.
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A man’s man. Go in peace Brother. There is a special place for you in Heaven. He is a soldier now in the Lord’s Army.
Rest In Peace, CSM Plumley, and our prayers are with your loved ones.
Great soldier and American patriot but the title of the article is inaccurate. The Mel Gibson movie was based on the book “We Were Soldiers Once........and Young”, written by Gen Hal Moore and Journalist Joe Galloway. On D-Day, he jumped with the 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion on to the beaches of Normandy. My uncle Frank was also one of the paratroopers making the jump, and knew him well. Uncle Frank died in 1995. These men had brass balls. Long live their memory. If not for their sacrifices we would be speaking German instead of English.
Never net him, only read about him and watched the movie, yet tears flow at this news. We need a replacement for him but how do we replace the irreplaceable?
I wonder if his preference for using a 1911 pistol as his only defense was accurate? He basically refused to pick up an M16 for the duration of the battle. Not that I blame him, I'd probably feel more comfortable with the tried and true 1911 over the 5.56mm at that point in time as well, but I'll bet he could have procured an M14 for himself very easily and used ammo for the M60 to resupply....
I know the title well and I am surprised that the moderator changed it from MY TITLE that I came up with to this one. I actually have one of the most cherished items...a Leatherbound-gold-leaf copy signed by him, MG Moore and joe Galloway. Pure magic to me. These men are such real heroes to me. I feel as small as ever in their presence.
I wonder if his preference for using a 1911 pistol as his only defense was accurate? He basically refused to pick up an M16 for the duration of the battle. Not that I blame him, I’d probably feel more comfortable with the tried and true 1911 over the 5.56mm at that point in time as well, but I’ll bet he could have procured an M14 for himself very easily and used ammo for the M60 to resupply....
God bless and hold him dear.
Garry Owen.
Most assuredly...”Garry Owen!”
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