Posted on Feb 27, 2016
Peter J. Ortiz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_J._Ortiz Why have I never of this story before, incredible!
Peter J. Ortiz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peter Ortiz as "Capt St. Jacques" in Rio Grande - in scene with Maureen O'Hara
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I have read about him before. His story is extraordinary. There may be only a handful of people in our history you could put into his category for devotion to duty and country and his personal bravery and living a life that very few ever have. It is a shame he is not even talked about in our history of the 21st century. He does not (and others like him) do not even get a footnote in the history books for students of the 20th century. Sad but true.
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Capt Richard I P.
Reminded me of the plot of Inglorious Basterds.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/outrageous-true-military-stories-which-is-your-favorite
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/outrageous-true-military-stories-which-is-your-favorite
Outrageous True Military Stories. Which is your favorite? | RallyPoint
Sometimes true stories that inspire movies are better than the fiction. Which Service has the best outrageous (true) hero stories? Back it up with a credible link or citation. Approximately 80 officers and 200 enlisted men from the Marine Corps served in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II. In that group was one of the most decorated Marines in World War II and the most decorated member of the OSS, Col. Pierre “Peter”...
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