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.
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I was watching
A Bridge Too Far 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.
https://www.youtubeDOTcom/watch?v=-Li65P_3lvM
Have to appreciate the boldness of the gesture.