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A little early I know.
One of my best friends, although 40 years separated our ages. Was a Marine with the 1st Marine Division at Chosin Reservoir. I didn't find this out until the details of his service were read at his funeral. He never talked about it directly - he mentioned to me one time that it was so cold you had to keep the bottle of 3-in-1 oil inside your coat next to you so you could prep the B.A.R. , because when it got dark they would be coming. At the time I didn't get the reference.
I miss my friend. Alot.
Thank you to all Vets and current active duty.
One of my best friends, although 40 years separated our ages. Was a Marine with the 1st Marine Division at Chosin Reservoir. I didn't find this out until the details of his service were read at his funeral. He never talked about it directly - he mentioned to me one time that it was so cold you had to keep the bottle of 3-in-1 oil inside your coat next to you so you could prep the B.A.R. , because when it got dark they would be coming. At the time I didn't get the reference.
I miss my friend. Alot.
Thank you to all Vets and current active duty.
