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NoncomRetired · 08-11-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GySgt1811

Here's another heroine of mine. Sgt Lena Mae Basilone as she christens the destroyer named after her husband. She's not a great beauty (Although, I think so.) but her inner strength of character shines thtough. She and John only had 7 months together, but after he was killed on Iwo she never remarried. She died a few years ago, aged 85, I think.

Lord, those women were wonderful.

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In Awe,

Gunny John

I had two uncles and a cousin in the Corps during WWII, all three were riflemen. The cousin, Cpl Jesse Petton was killed on the Canal, an uncle, Luther Atchison survived. The other uncle was on Iwo, he survived. Never got the chance, too young to ask, about Iwo to my uncle Dutch Worley. He got divorced from my mom's sister and he left for California and I never saw him again. He lived to 98 and died a few years ago.

cirelaw · 08-11-2013, 04:05 PM

When I was five Grandma used to take me to the Jense Beach Womens Club that was often hosted by Francis Langford. Francis was married to Ralph Evenrude who bought her a s125' foot ship the Chanticleer. Grandma took me and I met Mrs Langford. I remember she wore those 3 foot wide dresses. She had opened a restaurent "The Outrigger" decored with her past and USO mementos. She was definitly a 'BEAUTY'!~~~~~Eric http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Langford

GySgt1811 · 08-11-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NoncomRetired

????????????? Wife of the Medal of Honor recipient, John Basilone????

Yes, Manila John's wife. Sargent, later Gunny, John Basilone won "The Medal" on Guadalcanal. He and Lena were portrayed fairly well in the HBO series "The Pacific."

Semper Fi!

Gunny John.

PS. I watched "The Pacific" once - had to - I will never watch it again. GJ

("Good Lord, young man. Didn't they teach you anything in the Marines?"

"Yes, M'am. They taught me to kill Japs; and I got damned good at it.")

NoncomRetired · 08-11-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

When I was five Grandma used to take me to the Jense Beach Womens Club that was often hosted by Francis Langford. Francis was married to Ralph Evenrude who bought her a sixty foot yaught the Santa Clair. Grandma took me and I met Mrs Langford. I remember she wore those 3 foot wide dresses. She had opened a restaurent "The Outrigger" decored with her past and USO mementos. She was definitly a 'BEAUTY'!~~~~~Eric

Francis Langford was America's answer to Britain's Vera Lynn during the war. We also had Kate Smith, Dinah Shore and Doris Day.

NoncomRetired · 08-11-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GySgt1811

Yes, Manila John's wife. Sargent, later Gunny, John Basilone won "The Medal" on Guadalcanal. He and Lena were portrayed fairly well in the HBO series "The Pacific."

Semper Fi!

Gunny John.

PS. I watched "The Pacific" once - had to - I will never watch it again. GJ

("Good Lord, young man. Didn't they teach you anything in the Marines?"

"Yes, M'am. They taught me to kill Japs; and I got damned good at it.")

Haven't seen it, to be honest and I should.

NoncomRetired · 08-11-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

When I was five Grandma used to take me to the Jense Beach Womens Club that was often hosted by Francis Langford. Francis was married to Ralph Evenrude who bought her a sixty foot yaught the Santa Clair. Grandma took me and I met Mrs Langford. I remember she wore those 3 foot wide dresses. She had opened a restaurent "The Outrigger" decored with her past and USO mementos. She was definitly a 'BEAUTY'!~~~~~Eric

That one photo of her entertaining in front of a B-17 was portrayed in the movie "Memphis Belle".

cirelaw · 08-11-2013, 05:13 PM

Lets not forget!!

skeeter4206 · 08-11-2013, 06:15 PM

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For us who are old enough to remember these people Thank You !!

Hell even for a young buck like myself, them are some very lovely ladies. You just gotta love how those women looked back then. I thank you for posting pictures of these beautiful women and letting those of us that just do not havet a clue, a quick glimpse into our past.

cirelaw · 08-11-2013, 06:19 PM

It was the best medicine, I bet!!

Douglas Jr. · 08-12-2013, 05:18 PM

What a great topic.
Few days ago a friend sent me this link, which I find you may like to see. There are a few beauties there (and others not so attractive, but that's life..).
Douglas.

http://www.vintag.es/2013/08/interes...-in-world.html

A tough lady to flirt at the cantine

And, my favourite:

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	When I was five Grandma used to take me to the Jense Beach Womens Club that was often hosted by Francis Langford. Francis was married to Ralph Evenrude who bought her a s125' foot ship the Chanticleer. Grandma took me and I met Mrs Langford. I remember she wore those 3 foot wide dresses. She had opened a restaurent "The Outrigger" decored with her past and USO mementos. She was definitly a 'BEAUTY'!~~~~~Eric http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Langford Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Lets not forget!! Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	It was the best medicine, I bet!! Attached Images

08-12-2013, 05:18 PM	#30
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	What a great topic. Few days ago a friend sent me this link, which I find you may like to see. There are a few beauties there (and others not so attractive, but that's life..). Douglas. http://www.vintag.es/2013/08/interes...-in-world.html A tough lady to flirt at the cantine And, my favourite: