My father was a Korea vet. I know he went through a lot of hell, but not quite the hell endured by the First Marines, I don’t think.
Great post.
I worked with a Marine survivor of Chosin after my time in the Corps. He told of using axle grease to lube their M-1 Garands, because all the gun oil froze. He had nothing but disdain for the 8th Army, who he claimed abandoned their vehicles with the keys still in them.
BTW, when the Marines boarded ship with their men and material, they refused to return the Army’s equipment.
Good night Chesty, wherever you are.
And to the NSA trolls, FU.