Oldest living MOH recipient passed away
Charles H. Coolidge, the oldest living MOH recipient passed away April 6th at the age of 99. He was the only remaining recipient from the European theater. RIP Sir!
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RIP
my dad’s division |
Rest In Peace, Warrior...you earned it!
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RIP Sir
[URL="https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/charles-h-coolidge"]https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/charles-h-coolidge[/URL] |
99, A very good run.
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Rest Peacefully, Sir.
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A great man. RIP.
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Rest easy.
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RIP, Sir.
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RIP, this portion of his MOH citation caught my attention.
[QUOTE]They ran into an enemy force in the woods estimated to be an infantry company. TSgt. Coolidge, attempting to bluff the Germans by a show of assurace and boldness, called upon them to surrender, whereupon the enemy opened fire.[/QUOTE] I was watching [I]A Bridge Too Far[/I] the other night, TSgt. Coolidge's actions reminded me of this scene in the movie, my favorite scene in the movie too. Insert that old standby . before com. [url]https://www.youtubeDOTcom/watch?v=-Li65P_3lvM[/url] Have to appreciate the boldness of the gesture. |
Looking through my dad’s Fighting 36th combat book.
Co. M,141st Inf Charles H Coolidge, TSgt Tennessee |
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