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The Quarter Deck With Gunny Saenz
Hosted by Miguel Saenz · EN
Everyday life events have changed since I retired from the United States Marine Corps. I'm a Gunnery Sergeant, and I want to share my experiences.
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There a hole in the bridge
Sep 400:21:43Tap to summarizeThe division had a plan but now becaus ethe bridges had been destroyed it was time ti improvise.JosephJohn Franklin Was born June 18, 1870 in Buffalo Erie County New York Onboard the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leadingfrom Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy,Franklin set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout thisaction. Died: April 28,1940, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Buried: Cypress Hills Cemetery (Private) (Laurel Green1-312), Brooklyn, New York,
Transcribe →Finding a way across
Aug 2100:20:59Tap to summarizeFinding a way across was the mission of the Division. Even though terrain was an issue that was not going to stop them.PFCOSCAR WADSWORTH FIELD BORN OCTOBER 6, 1873 IN JERSY CUTY HUDSIN COUNTY NEW JERSEY Onboard the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leadingfrom Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Fieldset an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Transcribe →Supplies are running low
Aug 1400:30:41Tap to summarizeThe Division is making great progress. THe advance attack is moving fast and this has cause an issue with supplies being able to keep up.PvtDaniel J CambellSpanish American War Was born December 26, 1874In Canada On board the U.S.S. Marbleheadduring the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898.Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Campbell set an example of extraordinarybravery and coolness throughout this action.Medal of Honor Recipient Daniel J. CampbellHe died April 28, 1955 Buried at Mount Hope Cemetary Mattapan Massachusetts
Transcribe →It's time to Move
Aug 700:18:47Tap to summarizeTime to get moving and secure the area so th efight will move on1st Lt Christian Franklin Schilt
Transcribe →Heading into the City
Jul 3100:15:41Tap to summarizeIts time to get the final prepirations to head into the city.SgtPinkerton Ross Vaughn
Transcribe →Ok lets go, who is left?
Jul 1000:31:08Tap to summarizeApril 5, 2003 the Division continues their attack while still getting some sporadic fire.CPL.Andrew J. Tomlin
Transcribe →April 4, 2003 The Fight Continues
Jun 2600:35:01Tap to summarizeIt is now April 4, 2003 and the Division continues to push forward and Kick Ass.....CPLAndrew J Tomlin
Transcribe →The toughest fight to date.....
Jun 1900:38:44Tap to summarizeThe fight gets a bit tougher as the ddividion makes its way closer and closer to Bagdad.Hero Highlight:PVTHenry A. Thompson
Transcribe →It's time to design out operation
Jun 1500:24:26Tap to summarizeThe division now has a final plan to go into Bagdad and make there way up to Tikrit.DavidSprowle
Transcribe →THe Republican Guard Who?
Jun 500:26:30Tap to summarizeTime to see what The Republican Guard has to offer CplWillard M. SmithOn board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats, and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Despite severe damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire continued to fall, Cpl. Smith fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the furious two-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee.
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