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Hmm I originally thought Afghanistan but it would seem that the correct answer is Iran, who suffered a joint anglo-soviet invasion in 1941, this directly resulted in Afghanistan becoming surrounded by Allied-Controlled Territiories leading to the expulsion of Axis nationals...with Afghanistan having "neutral" status.
http://stonebooks.com/history/afghanistan.shtml
edited to add: "Iran was then known as "Persia."
http://stonebooks.com/history/afghanistan.shtml
edited to add: "Iran was then known as "Persia."
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Tunisian based guerillas of the FLN broke thru the line. But were destroyed by superior French Forces in late 1957.
The UN had an immediate general assembly meeting to discuss the Algierian War. But as France is a permanet seat member of the security council, they weren't able to do much until 1960.
The UN had an immediate general assembly meeting to discuss the Algierian War. But as France is a permanet seat member of the security council, they weren't able to do much until 1960.
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Okay Vern,
In February 1958 the French Air Force in Algeria mounted an unauthorized bombing of an unprotected refugee camp at Sakhiet, in Tunisia and after the storm of condemnation from the worlds media worsened France's relationship with her allies and put her in the dock of the United Nations.
http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:i5-yuJB1M5oJ:www.palgrave.com/pdfs/0333774566.pdf+United+Nations+security+council+february+1958+Morice+Line&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=16
In February 1958 the French Air Force in Algeria mounted an unauthorized bombing of an unprotected refugee camp at Sakhiet, in Tunisia and after the storm of condemnation from the worlds media worsened France's relationship with her allies and put her in the dock of the United Nations.
http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:i5-yuJB1M5oJ:www.palgrave.com/pdfs/0333774566.pdf+United+Nations+security+council+february+1958+Morice+Line&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=16
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3rd Herd. Absolutely.
In Feb 58 a French reconnaissance plane was shot down along the Morice Line by fire from the Tunisian village of Sakiet, across the line from the location where a French Patrol had earlier been ambushed.
The French protested to the Tunisians, but, following another attack on a French patrol, retaliated by bombing and levelling Sakiet with air-strikes, killing upwards of 80 civilians.
The Tunisians lodged an official protest of the air-strikes with the UN Security Council who immediately appointed the US and Great-Britian as mediators in the dispute - formally transforming France's "internal conflict" in Algeria to an "international" conflict. This move to International conflict led to the complete collapse of the government of Algeria's French Premiere, Felix Galliard.
Source:
Daniel Moran, Wars of National Liberation (2001), ISBN: 1552782875. Cassel, Wellington House, 125 Strand, London WC2R 0BB.
In Feb 58 a French reconnaissance plane was shot down along the Morice Line by fire from the Tunisian village of Sakiet, across the line from the location where a French Patrol had earlier been ambushed.
The French protested to the Tunisians, but, following another attack on a French patrol, retaliated by bombing and levelling Sakiet with air-strikes, killing upwards of 80 civilians.
The Tunisians lodged an official protest of the air-strikes with the UN Security Council who immediately appointed the US and Great-Britian as mediators in the dispute - formally transforming France's "internal conflict" in Algeria to an "international" conflict. This move to International conflict led to the complete collapse of the government of Algeria's French Premiere, Felix Galliard.
Source:
Daniel Moran, Wars of National Liberation (2001), ISBN: 1552782875. Cassel, Wellington House, 125 Strand, London WC2R 0BB.
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Mexico.
On 30 April,1863 the French Foreign Legion earned its legendary status when the small infantry patrol unit led by Capitaine Danjou numbering 62 soldiers and three officers was attacked and besieged by Mexican infantry and cavalry units numbering three battalions, and was forced to make a defense in Hacienda Camarón. Danjou was mortally wounded in the defense of the hacienda, and the last of his men mounted a desperate bayonet attack. They fought to nearly the last man, with three survivors. 'Camerone Day' is a day of celebration for Legionnaires in years afterwards.
The other one, of course, is the valiant defence of the mission in San Antonio by the republic of Texas.
On 30 April,1863 the French Foreign Legion earned its legendary status when the small infantry patrol unit led by Capitaine Danjou numbering 62 soldiers and three officers was attacked and besieged by Mexican infantry and cavalry units numbering three battalions, and was forced to make a defense in Hacienda Camarón. Danjou was mortally wounded in the defense of the hacienda, and the last of his men mounted a desperate bayonet attack. They fought to nearly the last man, with three survivors. 'Camerone Day' is a day of celebration for Legionnaires in years afterwards.
The other one, of course, is the valiant defence of the mission in San Antonio by the republic of Texas.
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Damn it someone types faster than me on here. However
April 30th 1 63 a Company of la Legion Etrangere under the command of Capt Jean Danjou approx 65 all ranks guarding a supply column engaged approximately 850 Cavalry and 1200 Infantry Mexican Juarista troops at Camerone near Vera Cruz.
The Legonanires were reduced to 12 members all wounded before they finally surrendered. Prior to that when they ran out of ammunition the half dozen unwounded troops made a bayonet charge against an attacking battalion. Juarista casualties were estimated in excess of 300.
The 13 day siege of the Alamo ended March 13, 1836 when 1,600 Mexican troops under president Santa Ana (out of the total army strength of 4-5,000) attacked the mission. All of the 180-200 defenders inside were killed either outright or executed after the battle.
April 30th 1 63 a Company of la Legion Etrangere under the command of Capt Jean Danjou approx 65 all ranks guarding a supply column engaged approximately 850 Cavalry and 1200 Infantry Mexican Juarista troops at Camerone near Vera Cruz.
The Legonanires were reduced to 12 members all wounded before they finally surrendered. Prior to that when they ran out of ammunition the half dozen unwounded troops made a bayonet charge against an attacking battalion. Juarista casualties were estimated in excess of 300.
The 13 day siege of the Alamo ended March 13, 1836 when 1,600 Mexican troops under president Santa Ana (out of the total army strength of 4-5,000) attacked the mission. All of the 180-200 defenders inside were killed either outright or executed after the battle.
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BernDawg said:
See thread re: plagiarism and you, You owe me five hundred lines of " I will cite my sources when I Cut and Paste in my haste to answer the question" by the end of class please. Danjanou is the winner, next question please.
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Davenport Roy Milton, Commander, USN
1)Date of Action: June 30 - August 10, 1943
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy M. Davenport, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of a United States Submarine during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Area. Throughout numerous hazardous war patrols in enemy-infested waters, Lieutenant Commander Davenport pressed home his attacks with cool and courageous determination and despite intense and persistent hostile opposition, succeeded in sinking over 10,500 tons of enemy shipping and damaging over 35,500 tons. His aggressive fighting spirit, inspiring leadership and the splendid efficiency of the men in his command contributed immeasurably to the success of our operations in this vital area and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
2)Date of Action: September 2 - 28, 1943
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy M. Davenport, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of a United States Submarine while that vessel was engaged in an aggressive and successful patrol against enemy Japanese in the Pacific War Area. Although operating in the presence of formidable concentrations of anti-submarine vessels, Lieutenant Commander Davenport pressed home a series of vigorous and persistent attacks which resulted in the sinking or damaging of an important amount of hostile shipping. Despite severe countermeasures on the part of the enemy, he brought his ship through many perilous encounters and his crew home without material damage or loss of life. His expert seamanship and cool courage in the face of great personal danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
3)Date of Action: October 20 - November 15, 1943
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy M. Davenport, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Haddock during the Seventh War Patrol in enemy Japanese-controlled waters in the Pacific War Area. With superb tactical skill, Commander Davenport maneuvered his ship into striking position and in a daring surface torpedo attack against a hostile destroyer search group, sank one of the Japanese warships then, during the ensuing confusion, carried out a successful surface retirement. Contacting two heavily escorted enemy convoys, he and his gallant command delivered accurate and devastating attacks against the hostile vessels, sinking a large amount of Japanese shipping. Commander Davenport's inspiring leadership and indomitable fighting spirit were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
4)Date of Action: September 13 - October 23, 1944
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy M. Davenport, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Trepang during the First War Patrol of that vessel in enemy waters. Effectively covering wide areas of the enemy's shipping routes, Commander Davenport tracked Japanese surface forces with relentless determination, skillfully developing his contacts into highly aggressive torpedo attacks. Boldly launching his fire against hostile escorted convoys, he directed his command in the destruction of several important enemy vessels and continued his vigorous tactics by a night surface attack against a Japanese task force to sink or damage severely combatant ships of heavy fire power and vital to the enemy's sustained prosecution of the war. His valiant ship-handling in evading severe enemy countermeasures despite the Trepang's inferior speed and highly phosphorescent seas and the gallant fighting spirit of the entire ship's company reflect the highest credit upon Commander Davenport and the United States Naval Service.
5)Date of Action: November 16 - December 20, 1944
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy M. Davenport, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Trepang during the Second War Patrol of that vessel in enemy Japanese-controlled waters. Daringly penetrating a strong hostile escort screen to deliver a series of night surface attacks, Commander Davenport launched his torpedoes into an escorted convoy, holding to his targets grimly in the face of heavy countermeasures and sinking an important amount of Japanese tonnage. During this excellently planned and brilliantly executed engagement, the Trepang effectively coordinated her efforts with other submarines and, as a result of the combined firepower of these gallant ships, contributed to the destruction of the entire convoy within a period of three hours. A courageous and expert seaman, forceful and inspiring in his leadership, Commander Davenport, as Group Commander, was largely responsible for the outstanding success of this vital and hazardous mission. His gallant conduct and the exceptional combat readiness of his command reflect the highest credit upon Commander Davenport and the United States Naval Service.
Source:http://www.homeofheroes.com/verify/1_Citations/03_wwii-nc/nc_06wwii_navy.html
1)Date of Action: June 30 - August 10, 1943
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy M. Davenport, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of a United States Submarine during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Area. Throughout numerous hazardous war patrols in enemy-infested waters, Lieutenant Commander Davenport pressed home his attacks with cool and courageous determination and despite intense and persistent hostile opposition, succeeded in sinking over 10,500 tons of enemy shipping and damaging over 35,500 tons. His aggressive fighting spirit, inspiring leadership and the splendid efficiency of the men in his command contributed immeasurably to the success of our operations in this vital area and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
2)Date of Action: September 2 - 28, 1943
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy M. Davenport, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of a United States Submarine while that vessel was engaged in an aggressive and successful patrol against enemy Japanese in the Pacific War Area. Although operating in the presence of formidable concentrations of anti-submarine vessels, Lieutenant Commander Davenport pressed home a series of vigorous and persistent attacks which resulted in the sinking or damaging of an important amount of hostile shipping. Despite severe countermeasures on the part of the enemy, he brought his ship through many perilous encounters and his crew home without material damage or loss of life. His expert seamanship and cool courage in the face of great personal danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
3)Date of Action: October 20 - November 15, 1943
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy M. Davenport, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Haddock during the Seventh War Patrol in enemy Japanese-controlled waters in the Pacific War Area. With superb tactical skill, Commander Davenport maneuvered his ship into striking position and in a daring surface torpedo attack against a hostile destroyer search group, sank one of the Japanese warships then, during the ensuing confusion, carried out a successful surface retirement. Contacting two heavily escorted enemy convoys, he and his gallant command delivered accurate and devastating attacks against the hostile vessels, sinking a large amount of Japanese shipping. Commander Davenport's inspiring leadership and indomitable fighting spirit were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
4)Date of Action: September 13 - October 23, 1944
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy M. Davenport, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Trepang during the First War Patrol of that vessel in enemy waters. Effectively covering wide areas of the enemy's shipping routes, Commander Davenport tracked Japanese surface forces with relentless determination, skillfully developing his contacts into highly aggressive torpedo attacks. Boldly launching his fire against hostile escorted convoys, he directed his command in the destruction of several important enemy vessels and continued his vigorous tactics by a night surface attack against a Japanese task force to sink or damage severely combatant ships of heavy fire power and vital to the enemy's sustained prosecution of the war. His valiant ship-handling in evading severe enemy countermeasures despite the Trepang's inferior speed and highly phosphorescent seas and the gallant fighting spirit of the entire ship's company reflect the highest credit upon Commander Davenport and the United States Naval Service.
5)Date of Action: November 16 - December 20, 1944
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy M. Davenport, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Trepang during the Second War Patrol of that vessel in enemy Japanese-controlled waters. Daringly penetrating a strong hostile escort screen to deliver a series of night surface attacks, Commander Davenport launched his torpedoes into an escorted convoy, holding to his targets grimly in the face of heavy countermeasures and sinking an important amount of Japanese tonnage. During this excellently planned and brilliantly executed engagement, the Trepang effectively coordinated her efforts with other submarines and, as a result of the combined firepower of these gallant ships, contributed to the destruction of the entire convoy within a period of three hours. A courageous and expert seaman, forceful and inspiring in his leadership, Commander Davenport, as Group Commander, was largely responsible for the outstanding success of this vital and hazardous mission. His gallant conduct and the exceptional combat readiness of his command reflect the highest credit upon Commander Davenport and the United States Naval Service.
Source:http://www.homeofheroes.com/verify/1_Citations/03_wwii-nc/nc_06wwii_navy.html
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Not the individual I was thinking of to be honest, however very good. My bad I just finished reading his biography and I’m sure it mentioned he was the only person awarded this decoration 5 times.
Lt General Lewis “Chesty” Puller USMC
PULLER, LEWIS B.
(First Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Guardia Nacional de Nicaragua
Date of Action: February 16 - August 19, 1930
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lewis B. Puller, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service in the line of his professional while commanding a Nicaraguan National Guard patrol. First Lieutenant Lewis B. Puller, United States Marine Corps, successfully led his forces into five successful engagements against superior numbers of armed bandit forces; namely, at LaVirgen on 16 February 1930, at Los Cedros on 6 June 1930, at Moncotal on 22 July 1930, at Guapinol on 25 July 1930, and at Malacate on 19 August 1930, with the result that the bandits were in each engagement completely routed with losses of nine killed and many wounded. By his intelligent and forceful leadership without thought of his own personal safety, by great physical exertion and by suffering many hardships, Lieutenant Puller surmounted all obstacles and dealt five successive and severe blows against organized banditry in the Republic of Nicaragua.
PULLER, LEWIS B.
(Second Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Guardia Nacional de Nicaragua
Date of Action: September 20 - October 1, 1932
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lewis B. Puller, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility while in command of a Guardia Patrol from 20 September to 1 October 1932. Lieutenant Puller and his command of forty Guardia and Gunnery Sergeant William A. Lee, United States Marine Corps, serving as a First Lieutenant in the Guardia, penetrated the isolated mountainous bandit territory for a distance of from eighty to one hundred miles north of Jinotega, his nearest base. This patrol was ambushed on 26 September 1932, at a point northeast of Mount Kilambe by an insurgent force of one hundred fifty in a well-prepared position armed with not less than seven automatic weapons and various classes of small arms and well-supplied with ammunition. Early in the combat, Gunnery Sergeant Lee, the Second in Command was seriously wounded and reported as dead. The Guardia immediately behind Lieutenant Puller in the point was killed by the first burst of fire. Lieutenant Puller, with great courage, coolness and display of military judgment, so directed the fire and movement of his men that the enemy were driven first from the high ground on the right of his position, and then by a flanking movement forced from the high ground to the left and finally were scattered in confusion with a loss of ten killed and many wounded by the persistent and well-directed attack of the patrol. The numerous casualties suffered by the enemy and the Guardia losses of two killed and four wounded are indicative of the severity of the enemy resistance. This signal victory in jungle country, with no lines of communication and a hundred miles from any supporting force, was largely due to the indomitable courage and persistence of the patrol commander. Returning with the wounded to Jinotega, the patrol was ambushed twice by superior forces on 30 September. On both of the occasions the enemy was dispersed with severe losses.
PULLER, LEWIS B.
(Third Award)
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
Date of Action: October 24 - 25, 1942
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lewis B. Puller, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, during the action against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on the night of 24 to 25 October 1942. While Lieutenant Colonel Puller's battalion was holding a mile-long front in a heavy downpour of rain, a Japanese force, superior in number, launched a vigorous assault against that position of the line which passed through a dense jungle. Courageously withstanding the enemy's desperate and determined attacks, Lieutenant Colonel Puller not only held his battalion to its position until reinforcements arrived three hours later, but also effectively commanded the augmented force until late in the afternoon of the next day. By his tireless devotion to duty and cool judgment under fire, he prevented a hostile penetration of our lines and was largely responsible for the successful defense of the sector assigned to his troops.
PULLER, LEWIS B.
(Fourth Award)
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
Date of Action: December 26, 1943 - January 19, 1944
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lewis B. Puller, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as Executive Officer of the Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, serving with the Sixth United States Army, in combat against enemy Japanese forces at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, from 26 December 1943 to 19 January 1944. Assigned temporary command of the Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, from 4 to 9 January, Lieutenant Colonel Puller quickly reorganized and advanced his unit, effecting the seizure of the objective without delay. Assuming additional duty in command of the Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, from 7 to 8 January, after the commanding officer and executive officer had been wounded, Lieutenant Colonel Puller unhesitatingly exposed himself to rifle, machine-gun and mortar fire from strongly entrenched Japanese positions to move from company to company in his front lines, reorganizing and maintaining a critical position along a fire-swept ridge. His forceful leadership and gallant fighting spirit under the most hazardous conditions were contributing factors in the defeat of the enemy during this campaign and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
PULLER, LEWIS B.
(Fifth Award)
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Marines, 1st Marine Div.
Date of Action: December 5 - 10, 1950
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lewis B. Puller, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against aggressor forces in the vicinity of Koto-ri, Korea, from 5 to 10 December 1950. Fighting continuously in sub-zero weather against a vastly outnumbering hostile force, Colonel Puller drove off repeated and fanatical enemy attacks upon his Regimental defense sector and supply points. Although the area was frequently covered by grazing machine-gun fire and intense artillery and mortar fire, he coolly moved along his troops to insure their correct tactical employment, reinforced the lines as the situation demanded, and successfully defended the perimeter, keeping open the main supply routes for the movement of the Division. During the attack from Koto-ri to Hungnam, he expertly utilized his Regiment as the Division rear guard, repelling two fierce enemy assaults which severely threatened the security of the unit, and personally supervised the care and prompt evacuation of all casualties. By his unflagging determination, he served to inspire his men to heroic efforts in defense of their positions and assured the safety of much valuable equipment which would otherwise have been lost to the enemy. His skilled leadership, superb courage and valiant devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds reflect the highest credit upon Colonel Puller and the United States Naval Service.
Lt General Lewis “Chesty” Puller USMC
PULLER, LEWIS B.
(First Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Guardia Nacional de Nicaragua
Date of Action: February 16 - August 19, 1930
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lewis B. Puller, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service in the line of his professional while commanding a Nicaraguan National Guard patrol. First Lieutenant Lewis B. Puller, United States Marine Corps, successfully led his forces into five successful engagements against superior numbers of armed bandit forces; namely, at LaVirgen on 16 February 1930, at Los Cedros on 6 June 1930, at Moncotal on 22 July 1930, at Guapinol on 25 July 1930, and at Malacate on 19 August 1930, with the result that the bandits were in each engagement completely routed with losses of nine killed and many wounded. By his intelligent and forceful leadership without thought of his own personal safety, by great physical exertion and by suffering many hardships, Lieutenant Puller surmounted all obstacles and dealt five successive and severe blows against organized banditry in the Republic of Nicaragua.
PULLER, LEWIS B.
(Second Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Guardia Nacional de Nicaragua
Date of Action: September 20 - October 1, 1932
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lewis B. Puller, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility while in command of a Guardia Patrol from 20 September to 1 October 1932. Lieutenant Puller and his command of forty Guardia and Gunnery Sergeant William A. Lee, United States Marine Corps, serving as a First Lieutenant in the Guardia, penetrated the isolated mountainous bandit territory for a distance of from eighty to one hundred miles north of Jinotega, his nearest base. This patrol was ambushed on 26 September 1932, at a point northeast of Mount Kilambe by an insurgent force of one hundred fifty in a well-prepared position armed with not less than seven automatic weapons and various classes of small arms and well-supplied with ammunition. Early in the combat, Gunnery Sergeant Lee, the Second in Command was seriously wounded and reported as dead. The Guardia immediately behind Lieutenant Puller in the point was killed by the first burst of fire. Lieutenant Puller, with great courage, coolness and display of military judgment, so directed the fire and movement of his men that the enemy were driven first from the high ground on the right of his position, and then by a flanking movement forced from the high ground to the left and finally were scattered in confusion with a loss of ten killed and many wounded by the persistent and well-directed attack of the patrol. The numerous casualties suffered by the enemy and the Guardia losses of two killed and four wounded are indicative of the severity of the enemy resistance. This signal victory in jungle country, with no lines of communication and a hundred miles from any supporting force, was largely due to the indomitable courage and persistence of the patrol commander. Returning with the wounded to Jinotega, the patrol was ambushed twice by superior forces on 30 September. On both of the occasions the enemy was dispersed with severe losses.
PULLER, LEWIS B.
(Third Award)
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
Date of Action: October 24 - 25, 1942
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lewis B. Puller, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, during the action against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on the night of 24 to 25 October 1942. While Lieutenant Colonel Puller's battalion was holding a mile-long front in a heavy downpour of rain, a Japanese force, superior in number, launched a vigorous assault against that position of the line which passed through a dense jungle. Courageously withstanding the enemy's desperate and determined attacks, Lieutenant Colonel Puller not only held his battalion to its position until reinforcements arrived three hours later, but also effectively commanded the augmented force until late in the afternoon of the next day. By his tireless devotion to duty and cool judgment under fire, he prevented a hostile penetration of our lines and was largely responsible for the successful defense of the sector assigned to his troops.
PULLER, LEWIS B.
(Fourth Award)
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
Date of Action: December 26, 1943 - January 19, 1944
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lewis B. Puller, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as Executive Officer of the Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, serving with the Sixth United States Army, in combat against enemy Japanese forces at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, from 26 December 1943 to 19 January 1944. Assigned temporary command of the Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, from 4 to 9 January, Lieutenant Colonel Puller quickly reorganized and advanced his unit, effecting the seizure of the objective without delay. Assuming additional duty in command of the Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, from 7 to 8 January, after the commanding officer and executive officer had been wounded, Lieutenant Colonel Puller unhesitatingly exposed himself to rifle, machine-gun and mortar fire from strongly entrenched Japanese positions to move from company to company in his front lines, reorganizing and maintaining a critical position along a fire-swept ridge. His forceful leadership and gallant fighting spirit under the most hazardous conditions were contributing factors in the defeat of the enemy during this campaign and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
PULLER, LEWIS B.
(Fifth Award)
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Marines, 1st Marine Div.
Date of Action: December 5 - 10, 1950
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lewis B. Puller, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against aggressor forces in the vicinity of Koto-ri, Korea, from 5 to 10 December 1950. Fighting continuously in sub-zero weather against a vastly outnumbering hostile force, Colonel Puller drove off repeated and fanatical enemy attacks upon his Regimental defense sector and supply points. Although the area was frequently covered by grazing machine-gun fire and intense artillery and mortar fire, he coolly moved along his troops to insure their correct tactical employment, reinforced the lines as the situation demanded, and successfully defended the perimeter, keeping open the main supply routes for the movement of the Division. During the attack from Koto-ri to Hungnam, he expertly utilized his Regiment as the Division rear guard, repelling two fierce enemy assaults which severely threatened the security of the unit, and personally supervised the care and prompt evacuation of all casualties. By his unflagging determination, he served to inspire his men to heroic efforts in defense of their positions and assured the safety of much valuable equipment which would otherwise have been lost to the enemy. His skilled leadership, superb courage and valiant devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds reflect the highest credit upon Colonel Puller and the United States Naval Service.
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Seeing that this is Black History Month name the first Black Canadian to be awarded the Victoria Cross?
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Art Johnson said:
William Hall (April 28, 1827 – August 25, 1904) was the first black person, the first Nova Scotian, and third Canadian-born recipient of the Victoria Cross.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Hall
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armyvern said:
What's with the "black history month?"
They only have a one month of history?
Let's keep P.C. out of History!
We are all Canadians,wheather white,black,yellow,brown etc.
Many creed's,colours have made what we are today and don't minimize this by your above post with P.C..
By the way if you go back to about page 2 or 3 of this thread you will find the account of his daring do.
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With respect, I must disagree with SprEarl wouldn't say that "black history month" is merely PC. February is commemorated annually in most academic institutions and many other places as "Black History" month. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with a question that mentions that theme. It is after all, intended to promote an interest in history which is, after all, the purpose of this thread.
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