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Hopeless Civilian 15 April 2021 19:25

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!

CAP MARINE 15 April 2021 19:26

RIP
my dad’s division

Mars 15 April 2021 19:30

Rest In Peace, Warrior...you earned it!

Floyd 15 April 2021 19:59

RIP Sir

[URL="https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/charles-h-coolidge"]https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/charles-h-coolidge[/URL]

Purple36 15 April 2021 21:01

99, A very good run.

The Fat Guy 15 April 2021 22:47

Rest Peacefully, Sir.

MountainBum 16 April 2021 02:36

A great man. RIP.

Ole crusty bastard 16 April 2021 04:12

Rest easy.

usmc_3m 16 April 2021 11:06

RIP, Sir.

Spinner 17 April 2021 14:27

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.

CAP MARINE 17 April 2021 20:08

Looking through my dad’s Fighting 36th combat book.
Co. M,141st Inf
Charles H Coolidge, TSgt
Tennessee


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