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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: COL Robert Nett ~ May 10, 2010
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Posted on 05/09/2010 5:00:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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~ Hall of Heroes ~ COL Robert Nett Info from this website. |
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Robert B. Nett (born June 9, 1922 - October 19, 2008) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the campaign to recapture the Philippines in World War II.
A native of New Haven, Connecticut, Nett enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1940 at age seventeen. The minimum enlistment age was eighteen years, however Nett was able to join by creasing his birth certificate so that his year of birth was obscured. Two years later, he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he graduated from Officer Candidate School. Nett was then sent to the Philippines, where he met his future wife, Frances, an Army nurse.
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By December 14, 1944, Nett was a lieutenant in Company E of the 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division. On that day, near Cognon, Leyte, during the Battle of Ormoc Bay, Nett led his company on an assault against a heavily fortified Japanese position. Despite being seriously wounded twice in hand-to-hand fighting, he continued to lead his men until being wounded a third time. After making arrangements for the leadership of his company, he left the front lines to seek medical aid. Nett survived his wounds and recovered enough to rejoin his unit for the Okinawa Campaign. His division was then sent to Cebu and began training for the planned invasion of Japan. The invasion was canceled after the surrender of Japan in August 1945, marking the end of the war.
On February 8, 1946, a year after the battle near Cognon, Nett was issued the Medal of Honor for his actions during that fight. A ceremony was held in his hometown of New Haven, and President Harry S. Truman was to have presented him with the medal there, but had to cancel in order to attend to the formation of the United Nations.
Nett's official Medal of Honor citation reads: He commanded Company E in an attack against a reinforced enemy battalion which had held up the American advance for 2 days from its entrenched positions around a 3-story concrete building. With another infantry company and armored vehicles, Company E advanced against heavy machinegun and other automatic weapons fire with Lt. Nett spearheading the assault against the strongpoint. During the fierce hand-to-hand encounter which ensued, he killed 7 deeply entrenched Japanese with his rifle and bayonet and, although seriously wounded, gallantly continued to lead his men forward, refusing to relinquish his command. Again he was severely wounded, but, still unwilling to retire, pressed ahead with his troops to assure the capture of the objective. Wounded once more in the final assault, he calmly made all arrangements for the resumption of the advance, turned over his command to another officer, and then walked unaided to the rear for medical treatment. By his remarkable courage in continuing forward through sheer determination despite successive wounds, Lt. Nett provided an inspiring example for his men and was instrumental in the capture of a vital strongpoint.
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Nett continued his service in the army after the war for 33 years, retiring with the rank of colonel. He was involved in Army affairs, giving frequent lectures on leadership and duty. He lectured every class of the Officer Candidate School (OCS), and was frequently invited to give talks to the Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning. He is considered the "Father of the Officer Candidate School".
He was inducted into the Army Ranger Hall of Fame and the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for those OCS graduates who were awarded the Medal of Honor or rose to the rank of Colonel. In addition, the classroom building in the OCS area at Ft. Benning is named for him, and the Leadership Hall for the Connecticut National Guard at Camp Rell in Niantic is also named in his honor. In January 2007 the United Service Organizations (USO) awarded him the Spirit of Hope Award.
Colonel Nett died on 19 October 2008. He is survived by his wife Frances , who lives in Columbus, Georgia. Their son, Robert Nett Jr., also served in the U.S. Army.
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To: oldteen
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05/09/2010 8:13:33 PM PDT
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oldteen
To: ConorMacNessa
Just gorgeous, Sir Conor!
Thank you for sharing!
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:13:49 PM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: ConorMacNessa
A tad late, but......
Permission Granted!
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:15:06 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: MS.BEHAVIN; Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; La Enchiladita; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; ...
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05/09/2010 8:15:53 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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May 10, 2010
A Little Piece Of Heaven
Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16
A couple of weeks ago my wife met a woman who needed a ride. She sensed that this could be from God, so she agreed to take her to her destination. During the ride, the woman revealed to my wife that she was a believer but she struggled with drug addiction. My wife listened to and talked with this hurting woman. As she gave her hope for a better tomorrow, I believe that the woman experienced in some small way a little piece of heaven on earth.
When God instructed Moses to build the tabernacle according to His specifications, it was so that Gods people would sense His presence. I like to think of it as a little piece of heaven on earth. The temple was a physical example of Gods presence on earth also (1 Kings 58). The purpose of these holy places was for God to dwell among His people. This was Gods plan when Jesus, the perfect temple, tabernacled among us (John 1:14).
When Jesus ascended to heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit to indwell His followers (John 14:16-17), so that we would be Gods tabernacles and temples in the world (1 Cor. 3:16; 6:19). As Gods representatives of His presence, lets find ways to bring the peace and hope of heaven to others on earth.
For Further Thought
Ask God to use you in the lives of others and to show you some ways to apply this devotional at work, in your home, and in your neighborhood.
A Christian who is willing to do little things for others can do great things for the Lord.
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:17:04 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty!)
To: Cindy
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:17:05 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks very much, Kathy!
*HUGS*
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:17:31 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
I soo wanna stroll through your garden & spend time amongst the lovelies! Such beautiful flowers! *hugs*
To: AZamericonnie
Thanks very much, Connie!
*HUGS*
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:23:29 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: BIGLOOK
Awwww......thanks!
I LOVE that shirt, BTW! :D
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:23:43 PM PDT
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luvie
(DIMs?......start packin'--you're fired!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Praying that they all come home, Conor!
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:24:09 PM PDT
by
luvie
(DIMs?......start packin'--you're fired!)
To: ConorMacNessa
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:35:51 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks, Kathy!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:36:48 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:37:51 PM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: ConorMacNessa
TAPSRIP
Spc Eric M Finniginam, USA
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:38:37 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: LUV W
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:40:25 PM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Never, Milady! They live on in us who remember!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:40:54 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Aye, Sir Conor..
They do!
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:41:24 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: ConorMacNessa
You take such beautiful pictures of your lovely roses!
I would love to see your garden!
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:43:22 PM PDT
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luvie
(DIMs?......start packin'--you're fired!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Hiya Conor...you’re up late, have a great Monday!!
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posted on
05/09/2010 8:44:34 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Thank you Troops and Veterans!)
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