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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWeedon Osborne, Lieutenant, Junior Grade - Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, Aisne, France
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while attached to the Fifth Regiment, United States Marines, in actual conflict with the enemy and under fire during the advance on Bouresche, France on 6 June 1918. In the hottest of the fighting when the Marines made their famous advance on Bouresche at the southern edge of Belleau Wood, Lieutenant (j.g.) Osborne threw himself zealously into the work of rescuing the wounded. Extremely courageous in the performance of this perilous task, he was killed while carrying a wounded officer to a place of safety. By his exceptional fortitude, inspiring initiative, and selfless devotion to duty, Lieutenant (j.g.) Osborne reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."
What can say about a draft dodger that he doesn't say loudest and best on his own? :puke"
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Weedon Osborne, Lieutenant, Junior Grade - Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, Aisne, France (Original Post)
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Sep 2020
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rlexx
(59 posts)1. Service and Sacrifice like this is unknown to him
discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,489 posts)2. Not just unknown, but completely alien
Counter to all of his personal values (or lack thereof.)
Thekaspervote
(32,821 posts)3. My WWII vet family weep in their graves..I weep, we all weep!!