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Jeff Wenum
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Injury in service
Ok, here goes.. While in Danang at ASP#1( ammunition supply point) in '71. We were moving artillery shells around to get the oldest out in front for first pickup. I was spotting for the forklift…Continue
Started Mar 10
Marine Corps Memorial
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My oldest son(Marine) and I went to Arlington,Va. in Nov.2000 for the Marine Corps birthday. The event was called 'Arlington Ridge' at the Marine Corps Memorial in Va..We pulled in to the motel and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Boyd Feb 7.
Veteran's Day-2012
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Spent the afternoon with another Marine at the rifle range. He was a reservist,Portage county deputy, and retired(73-yrs. old)..Shooting his Springfield M1A for the first time. 43 yrs. since I had…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Wenum Nov 22, 2012.
Veteran's Day
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It has been my experience that most Army,Navy,Air Force don't remember their birthday..Sorry ABOUT THAT. Almost all Marines, don't have that problem!!!!!!!!!!!! What can I say..Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Claudia Bartow Nov 11, 2012.
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Jeff Wenum posted a discussionInjury in service
Ok, here goes.. While in Danang at ASP#1( ammunition supply point) in '71. We were moving artillery shells around to get the oldest out in front for first pickup. I was spotting for the forklift driver and he came roaring in(he had 8-9 months there) and knew what he was doing. His brakes gave out and he threw it reverse and I jumped out of the way. My rt. leg went up when I jumped and the blade of the forklift hit my shin and pined against a pallet of 155-mm shells. Needless to say, my…See More
Jeff Wenum posted a blog postOld Veterans
In 2004, my wife and I took a belated vacation to Hawaii and met up with Charlie & Gail Dayton from St. Louis..Turns out that his brother and my dad were on the U.S.S. Essex in the Korean War at the same time. Course, with over 1,000 personnel on board,they never met each other. Gail said that they came to Ohio every year for the Soap Box Derby and had this favorite restaurant they went to. Hartville Kitchen,1 mile from our house. We have met up every year since then for food AND…See More
Jeff Wenum replied to Gregory T. Nelis's discussion Boot Camp"Greg, welcome aboard...Jeff, Semper Fi,1969"
Jeff Wenum replied to Claudia Bartow's discussion Valentine's Day Bad News=A Hasty Wedding"Aug. 1970, I got married to my lovely wife, Diane; and we headed to my current duty station-Camp Pendleton,Ca. 1968 Dodge with no air conditioning and 30(?) pairs of females shoes in the back seat,plus everything else! We don't remember…"
Jeff Wenum commented on Claudia Bartow's blog post Military Love Stories"Claudia--- my dad was U.S. Navy and was on shore patrol in N.Y.C. at the time of Germany's surrender. I once asked him what it was like and he kinda blushed and said " it was exactly like the picture." Guess it was before he married…"
Jeff Wenum replied to Geoff Colt's discussion Medal of Honor!"As the English would say---"Hear,Hear." Go along 100%.."
Richard Boyd replied to Jeff Wenum's discussion Danang-Freedom Hill"Yeah, the first thing that hit me was the humidity and the stench. I'd been in Okinawa for about a month before I was sent to Vietnam. So, was sort of acclimated. However, Vietnam was different.The rain started almost immediately after…"
Jeff Wenum replied to Claudia Bartow's discussion The Vietnam Wall- Interesting Facts and Figures"You start tearing up as soon as you see it.. The whole area is something else- FDR's memorial, Lincoln,Korean War,etc. Everyone should go there at least once. Little town in Ohio,Mogadore; my classmate Curtis Sharp is on the wall. RIP. BUT, I…"
Jeff Wenum replied to Jeff Wenum's discussion Danang-Freedom Hill"AND, I remember my first day in DaNang--couldn't even chew on a piece of bread--no saliva.. Milk? wouldn't hardly even go down my throat.. Heat & humidity!! Where's some water???"
Jeff Wenum replied to Jeff Wenum's discussion Danang-Freedom Hill"Richard-where did you ever hear of ROK's fragging? Never heard that; N.Korean's? I don't know, but I love my Hyuandai Sonata. Semper Fi."
Richard Boyd replied to Jeff Wenum's discussion Marine Corps Memorial"Yes, the Marine Corps Memorial (aka the Iwo Jima Memorial) is pretty awesome. I've been there a few times for the ceremonies on November 10th. The last was in 2002. Got to see General Leonard F. Chapman, the Commandant when I was in, and shook…"
Jeff Wenum replied to DONALD WILBUR DEGOOD's discussion Advice: Don't get a tattoo"Got my 'USMC' tattoo on K street in Washington D.C. in 1969..Still looks pretty good. K street is now embassy row from what I've read. In our time, nothing was said by 'The Corps'. Different now, I've heard; can't…"
Jeff Wenum replied to Jeff Wenum's discussion Marine Corps Memorial"Claudia--no, my dad was Navy(blimps in WWII and USS Essex aircraft carrier in Korean War). He just caught up in excitement."
Claudia Bartow replied to Jeff Wenum's discussion Micellaneous"So Jeff, were your dad, you and your son all Marines?
That place is quite a site. I have been there with 8th grade students and we witnessed a promotion ceremony for a young Marine (what an honor for him to have that there!) and also THE…"
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Old Veterans
In 2004, my wife and I took a belated vacation to Hawaii and met up with Charlie & Gail Dayton from St. Louis..Turns out that his brother and my dad were on the U.S.S. Essex in the Korean War at the same time. Course, with over 1,000 personnel on board,they never met each other. Gail said that they came to Ohio every year for the Soap Box Derby and had this favorite restaurant they went to. Hartville Kitchen,1 mile from our house. We have met up every year since then for food AND…
ContinuePosted on January 5, 2013 at 6:54pm
President's military service
I can only hope for it. Sadly, more and more of the population will be without any military service. What are we now? 5-10%. I believe that serving teaches you so many things that are lacking in the general population. Teamwork,deprivation,common sense..Oh well, we still have each other!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on November 11, 2012 at 8:36pm
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- At 12:54am on July 15, 2012,
Ricardo Jacques said… Welcome aboard Jeff...it took till 1999 for Ricardo to see MCRD Parris Island.
We had a gathering of Marines from all over the USA.
Among our group was Pfc Raymond 'Mike' Clausen Jr. USMC Medal of Honor recipient.
During the day, it got hot, so we went to a dining facility.
As we were waiting Mike was up by the hatchway/door.
As some troops were getting close to going in.
Mike would hold the door, so they could go in.
He was wearing the Medal of Honor that we had requested him wearing.
Folks about broke their neck, when they noticed that medal.
Mike, will never be honored, by any station in the 'Crucible'.
He was the lowest rank in the Corps to become a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
His CO said he was a hand-full in the barracks.
He drank a lot and he refused to fly any mission that was not a medvac.
From what I saw that day, PI is flat and there a bit swamp.
San Diego has more mountains/hills that all seem to go up.
Never down and if it was more like a jungle.
It would have been ideal for training in northern I Corp in Vietnam.
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