Topic: Marine Corps Trivia 15

bulldogg · January 4th, 2007

The answer... Close Air Support was the primary role for the Marine Corps in WWI according to War Department doctrine.

No winners so the 500 milbuck prize rolls over for this question...

What is the name and rank of the US Marine with the most hand to hand kills of Chinese during the Boxer Rebellion?

rotc boy · January 5th, 2007

then private Dan Daly?

bulldogg · January 13th, 2007

Sorry ROTC boy I missed when you answered this...

Yes, Private Dan Daly.

Your question...

rotc boy · January 13th, 2007

Who was the first black Marine to win the medal of honor?

Fox · January 13th, 2007

PFC James Anderson Jr.?

rotc boy · January 14th, 2007

yup
ur question

Fox · January 15th, 2007

Thanks.

Uh...Simple question. Name all the men who raised the replacement flag on Iwo Jima? Also, one of them aren't in the Marines. Name?

bulldogg · January 15th, 2007

Private First Class Ira H. Hayes (with poncho hanging from belt - died in 1955);
Private First Class Franklin R. Sousley (with slung rifle - killed in action);
Sergeant Michael Strank (barely visible on Sousley's left - killed in action);
Navy Pharmacist's Mate Second Class John H. Bradley (with empty canteen cover hanging from right side of belt - wounded in action - died 1994.);
Private First Class Rene A. Gagnon (helmet barely visible beside Bradley - died 1979); and
Corporal Harlon H. Block (at foot of pole - killed in action)

Fox · January 15th, 2007

Wow...impressive. You're turn, Mr. Bulldogg.

bulldogg · January 15th, 2007

What is the name of the rarest combat medal unique to the Corps awarded to Marine Corps officers?

January 4th, 2007	Post 141
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	The answer... Close Air Support was the primary role for the Marine Corps in WWI according to War Department doctrine. No winners so the 500 milbuck prize rolls over for this question... What is the name and rank of the US Marine with the most hand to hand kills of Chinese during the Boxer Rebellion? __________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck

January 13th, 2007	Post 145
Fox Can you hear me now? Gear	PFC James Anderson Jr.? __________________ Why should I have to "Press 1 for English?" --Every American

January 13th, 2007	Post 143
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	Sorry ROTC boy I missed when you answered this... Yes, Private Dan Daly. Your question...

January 13th, 2007	Post 144
rotc boy Tribunus Laticlavius	Who was the first black Marine to win the medal of honor?

January 14th, 2007	Post 146
rotc boy Tribunus Laticlavius	yup ur question

January 15th, 2007	Post 147
Fox Can you hear me now? Gear	Thanks. Uh...Simple question. Name all the men who raised the replacement flag on Iwo Jima? Also, one of them aren't in the Marines. Name?

January 15th, 2007	Post 148
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	Private First Class Ira H. Hayes (with poncho hanging from belt - died in 1955); Private First Class Franklin R. Sousley (with slung rifle - killed in action); Sergeant Michael Strank (barely visible on Sousley's left - killed in action); Navy Pharmacist's Mate Second Class John H. Bradley (with empty canteen cover hanging from right side of belt - wounded in action - died 1994.); Private First Class Rene A. Gagnon (helmet barely visible beside Bradley - died 1979); and Corporal Harlon H. Block (at foot of pole - killed in action)

January 15th, 2007	Post 149
Fox Can you hear me now? Gear	Wow...impressive. You're turn, Mr. Bulldogg.

January 15th, 2007	Post 150
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	What is the name of the rarest combat medal unique to the Corps awarded to Marine Corps officers?