WWII Interview - Don Richer (The Machine Gunner)

[flesch317]

Mitch Paige..I never heard of him, but I hope he got the medal of honor for that. What valor and heroism. Its something your not born with, but something that rises to the occasion and at that moment. reveals itself. The alternative is hiding in a hole curled up scared to death. I dont fault either reaction.

[Schragmeister]

@flesch317 Well said. I don't think I'd do well in combat, truly. It's odd you mention the Medal of Honor. Check Wikipedia - a huge chunk of Medal of Honors ever awarded have been awarded posthumously, usually because they jumped on a grenade, but you'll never hear that on the news nowadays. A shame.

[izvn]

STAND UP! GREAT!