Who was the toughest of all Marines throughout U.S. history? Why??
Here is Carlos Hathcock Sr's story:
Carlos Norman “Gunny” Hathcock II (1942–1999) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Norman Hathcock II is believed to have attained the highest number of recorded kills in the history of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Known to his fellow soldiers as “Gunny,” Hathcock had ninety-three confirmed kills as a sniper during the Vietnam War. Others have had more confirmed kills, but his actual total is estimated to be more than 300. He was also instrumental in establishing the Marine Corps...
Cpl Joshua Wehrman
I Definitely Agree with You & Your comments. I am truly sorry for the loss of Your Brothers .
May they Rest In Peace with the other AMERICAN Military who ‘gave all’ for OUR Country.
My Uncle,
Ensign Eugene A. Greene, Squadron 6; ‘gave all’ during the Battle of Midway.
Basilone with Puller on the canal, Ole Gimlet Eye Smedley Butler, THE SgtMaj Dan Daly, just too many to name in recent years - Wilson Fox Vargas Livingston Modrzejewski Barnum Kellogg Howard Pitman and from all wars past. Then there's the next generation. Corporal Dunham, Sergeant Meyer, and Corporal (one of many, along with PFCs and PVTs in years past) Carpenter. Such as Regiments hand forever. Semper Fidelis
https://valor.defense.gov/Recipients/Marine-Corps-Medal-of-Honor-Recipients/
Marine Corps - Medal of Honor Recipients - U.S. Military Awards for Valor - Top 3
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Semper Fi
There are a lot of Chesty and Mattis sayings but Sgt Daly is remembered for the following. "Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?" at the battle of Belleau Wood.
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