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GySgt Ulfsax - June 28, 2020

You Sir are an Original American Bad Ass! Devil pups like myself are in awe of what you, and your “brothers” accomplished in WW II! I spent 21 years as a ground pounder, and anytime I felt myself doubting myself or others, I always thought of the Great Warriors that came before me to motivate myself. Thank you for building a great foundation for our beloved Corps to be built on! Semper Fi……

Leo Caldeira - June 28, 2020

Freak’n awesome Gunny Ruchin. Thanks for posting your letter and great photos, which this old Leatherneck thoroughly enjoyed. What an outstanding job staying in Marine shape after all these years. Chesty would be proud. God Bless & Semper Fi Marine!

Peggy - June 28, 2020

What is the title of the book?

William Clark - June 28, 2020

Back in those days days and after the war we had to requalify every year. The other device is called the”basic badge” from which you wore bars that denoted various weapons you were qualified to use such as the BAR, 45 pistol, bayonet, grenade, flame thrower, etc. He ought to be qualified for still being able to wear his original greens. God bless

Dan Shoemaker - June 28, 2020

I agree. It was a “terrible” war as I have only seen. A different style of war, as we presently see. But we all agree we are MARINES. I’m sure the picture was not pre-graduation as we know it today. Let us celebrate that he can still “wear” that uniform. I can’t. OooRah was not even a part of the “Old Corp”. We are still Marines in our day and today. We did our duty in many places,times and assignments.GOD BLESS THE COTPS.

A.J. Apodaca - June 28, 2020

Yep, your being picky. This brave man did his time in our beloved Marine Corps during WW2, so what does it matter to you or anyone else? Let this Marine live his life now to the fullest as he or his family see fit. When you get to his age, you may forget a few things also. Semper Fi!!

A.J. Apodaca - June 28, 2020

Semper Fi Mr. Ruchin. My father-in-law fought in WW2 and was awarded a silver star and 2 bronze stars. He was an amazing man and as a younger Vietnam Veteran Marine myself, I couldn’t help but to be in awe of his heroic accomplishments. So I say to you sir, God bless you always, and may the blood that runs through your veins always be Marine Corps red. You are the true spirit of my beloved Corps. OooRah!!

dave campbell - June 28, 2020

not to be picky here but in boot camp you qualified as a sharpshooter. when did you find time to requalify as expert ? and i wasn’t aware boots qualified with a pistol much less 2 more bars out of boot camp. very “OLD CORPS” but i wonder if memory is fading ?

Harry Eisenberg - June 28, 2020

I have been reading about “Sgt. Reckless” the most decorated “Horse” in the Marine Corp in the Korean War.Unfortunately I have never heard of her before having been in the reserves from 1963 to 1970. She has a monument of her at the Marine Museum in Virginia. Several books have been written of her exploits, she was a hero in her time , appearing on TV, in Life & Look Magazines and in Many Many Parades. Look her up on line . As a Marine you will be very impressed. She has motivated me to get back in shape. Sember Fi Sgt.Reckless

Almendarez (Al), David, Honor Platoon 111, MCRD, San Diego (61) - June 28, 2020

I remember my uncle John telling me that there was a saying back in WW2, when a Marine would get to the Pearly Gates, St. Peter would be there and say, ” Let him in, he’s served his time in hell”.