Is it time to give Chesty Puller the Medal of Honor?
The most decorated Marine in the Corps' history, Puller was never nominated for the Medal of Honor.
Source: marinecorpstimes.com
Colonel Puller News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana
Stay updated with breaking news from Colonel Puller. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Top News In Colonel Puller Today - Breaking & Trending Today
Harrowing Fight for Henderson Field: How U.S. Marines Repelled Japanese Attacks
“Colonel, there’s about 3,000 Japs between you and me.” Sergeant Ralph Briggs telephoned the command post of the 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at about 9:30 on the night of October 24, 1942, to report what he had just seen. The telephone was picked up by Lt. Col. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, the battalion commander. Sergeant Briggs and 46 other Marines had been sent 3,000 yards in front of the American lines to warn of any movement by enemy troops. Colonel Puller asked the sergeant if he was certain that the Japanese were on the move. “Positive. They’ve been all around us, si...
Source: nationalinterest.org