In a navy transport, therefore, U.S.S. Henderson, the 5th Regiment of Marines embarked for France in June, 1917, with the first armed American forces. The 6th Marines followed...
...About 30,000 Marines were sent to France, some 14,000 of these were replacements to maintain the two regiments of the 4th Brigade. A brigade musters some 7,500 officers and men; this brigade took part in some very interesting events. ~ Capt. John W. Thomason
Thanks to all who have served. And to the Korean War vets!
ReplyDeleteDid you see the pic of General Dunford drinking from the devil dog fountain? We're a fortunate family, having only lost 4 in the space of 3 wars even though every man of them on all sides of the family enlisted. I hate Remembrance Day for the misery it conjures up, but am grateful.
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather served in the American Army during the Great War. I have a fancy pillow with the initials A.E.F. embroidered on it. He quite solemnly swore it meant Ass End First.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother had 13 brothers and sisters. Her brothers (all except Great-Uncle Howard) drew straws to see which one stayed home.. The rest enlisted.
ReplyDeleteGreat Uncle Howard was not quite 18 so he ran away and lied about his age.