If You Could Go Shooting With One Famous Person, Dead Or Alive, Who Would It Be And Why?
BY Herschel Smith
11 years, 8 months ago
Reddit/guns asks a great question. My answer? John Basilone.
During the Battle for Henderson Field, his unit came under attack by a regiment of approximately 3,000 soldiers from the Japanese Sendai Division. On October 24, 1942, Japanese forces began a frontal attack using machine guns, grenades, and mortars against the American heavy machine guns. Basilone commanded two sections of machine guns that fought for the next two days until only Basilone and two other Marines continued fighting. Basilone moved an extra gun into position and maintained continual fire against the incoming Japanese forces. He then repaired and manned another machine gun, holding the defensive line until replacements arrived. As battle raged, ammunition became critically low. With supply lines cut off, Basilone fought through hostile ground to resupply his gunners with urgently needed ammunition. Toward the dawn of the battle, Basilone fought Japanese soldiers using only a .45 pistol. By the end of the engagement, the Japanese regiment was virtually annihilated. For his actions during this battle, he received the United States military’s highest award for bravery, the Medal of Honor.
And you?
On April 10, 2013 at 11:35 pm, Sando said:
Carlos Hathcock.
On April 11, 2013 at 5:38 am, JK said:
Dipprasad Pun –
A Gurkha soldier who single-handedly fought off an attack on his base by up to 30 Taliban insurgents has been awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1369743/Gurkha-fought-Taliban-awarded-Gallantry-Cross.html#ixzz2Q9LwbzUa
Btw, i’ve been a long time follower of your blog, keep it up! From a fellow Charlottean.
On April 11, 2013 at 3:12 pm, jdkchem said:
Dan Daley, Chesty, long list of jarheads to choose from. Then of course there is the hot Alloy Ash from Fast and Loud.
On April 11, 2013 at 3:17 pm, Herschel Smith said:
Thanks for the visit and note JK. We’ll have to schedule a meetup at Shooter’s Express or Firepower. jdk, on that last one, a cold shower may be a more likely outcome for you.
On April 11, 2013 at 4:18 pm, Bill said:
Samuel Whittemore
Old guys survive.
On April 11, 2013 at 5:51 pm, Jeremy said:
Chesty Puller and Teddy Roosevelt
On April 11, 2013 at 5:55 pm, kerry said:
The Great Marianas Turkey shoot…or maybe the CVE Sangamon with my father in an F6F off Okinawa.
On April 12, 2013 at 1:33 pm, jj said:
Jason Bogar