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    Posted: Apr 14 2010 at 1:50am
Few know that the movie "The Dirty Dozen" is actually loosely based upon actual missions in World War 2.  One of those who inspired the screenplay has passed on.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/04/12/member-unit-linked-dirty-dozen-dies-pennsylvania/?test=latestnews

It's worth a read.

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Post Options Post Options   Quote Boogieman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Apr 14 2010 at 11:03am
Great story. I believe that I've by that cemetery with Respawn too. Impressive place and fitting for an impressive guy.
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Boogie - we did not drive by that cementary, but we drove by where this hero lived!  He lived about 7 minutes from my place.  I am pretty sure he was in a local parade once and I may have seen him at the Naval Airforce Base very close to home.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Cloud Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Apr 15 2010 at 1:15pm
Its men like this that make me honored to have joined the service myself.  May he rest in peace an honor for his great deeds.
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