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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: MS.BEHAVIN; TherealMr.B
Hope you feel better soon, Mr B.
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posted on
05/09/2010 10:31:59 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I’m off to finish what needs to be done. Have a great Monday. G’night!! *hugs*
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posted on
05/09/2010 10:47:08 PM PDT
by
oldteen
To: AZamericonnie
Battle Hymn of The Republic.....Thanks, AZ....a favorite.
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posted on
05/09/2010 10:53:02 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: oldteen
Good night and rest well when you get there, teen. *HUGS* Thanks for helping honor and entertain our troops.
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posted on
05/09/2010 11:03:40 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: oldteen; MS.BEHAVIN
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posted on
05/10/2010 12:04:36 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: blackie; Pusterfuss; philly-d-kidder; Allegra; E.G.C.; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...
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posted on
05/10/2010 2:48:30 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
05/10/2010 2:49:37 AM PDT
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Pusterfuss
(Psalm 109:8)
To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.
Coffee is always on........
How about a donut?
Cookies?
Veggies?
Sandwich?
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posted on
05/10/2010 2:49:57 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.
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posted on
05/10/2010 2:58:15 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
05/10/2010 2:58:52 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: Pusterfuss
Good morning, Pusterfuss...((HUGS))...46 here. Looks like night freezes are over.
Have you been to see the boys play yet?
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posted on
05/10/2010 3:28:03 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: E.G.C.
Good morning, E...((HUGS))...have a great Monday.
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posted on
05/10/2010 3:30:46 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
05/10/2010 3:59:25 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; SevenofNine; tongue-tied; MeekMom; MEG33; HiJinx; acad1228; ...
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Good morning, Star! Good morning, Kathy! Good morning, EVERYBODY!
GOOD MORNING TROOPS!
FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SUFFERERS ~ SIMPLY CUT YOURSELF AND BLEED FOR A FEW MINUTES, THUS REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON YOUR VEINS. REMEMBER TO USE A TIMER. |
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05/10/2010 4:07:15 AM PDT
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tomkow6
(...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
To: Kathy in Alaska; SevenofNine; StarCMC; tongue-tied; MeekMom; MEG33; HiJinx; acad1228; ...
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05/10/2010 4:12:40 AM PDT
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tomkow6
(...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; unique; Radix; HiJinx; ...
Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our
AWESOME
Military, our Allies, and their families.
THANK YOU for all you do.
Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for todays activities.
DC Metroland weather report
~ Today...Sunny. High 66F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.
~ Tonight...Mainly clear. Low 46F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Gosh, with the chilly temps
I don't know whether to put away my winter clothes or not. It was 44 this morning.
Better late than never.....
Time for me to make my rounds.
But, you stay right where you are. Cause...............I'll be bock!
Did you know that the Canteen is
Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM
DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
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posted on
05/10/2010 6:44:31 AM PDT
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beachn4fun
(Stand up in support of Arizona!)
To: beachn4fun
((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?
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posted on
05/10/2010 6:47:24 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: beachn4fun
Good morning, Beachy!
*HUGS*
A cold one this morning!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
05/10/2010 7:20:55 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: E.G.C.
Good morning and ((HUGS)) EG. I’m doing ok. Trying to catch up on pings while I work.
Howz things with you?
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posted on
05/10/2010 7:33:58 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Stand up in support of Arizona!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Good morning, CMN ((HUGS))
Yes it was a chilly morning. But, traffic was light when I came in.
Hope you have a good day.
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posted on
05/10/2010 7:35:31 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Stand up in support of Arizona!)
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