Posted on Jan 26, 2017

Birthplace of the CIA and U.S. spycraft just made the National Register of Historic Places

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Birthplace of the CIA and U.S. spycraft just made the National Register of Historic Places

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SFC Dave Beran

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Col. Donovan commanded an Infantry Brigade in WW1. He was instrumental in forming the OSS.

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I believe he started as a BN commander and upon promotion to COL became regimental commander. Regardless, he was awarded the MoH.

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SFC Dave Beran

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1SG(P) (Join to see) - I stand corrected. Yes he was.

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CW3 Cherif L.

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I wonder what Col. Donovan would think about today's IC apparatus, or should I say 'octopus'?

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LTC Greg Henning

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Cool story!

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