Championhilz Posted February 17, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 17, 2011 http://www.sunherald.com/2011/02/15/286691...th-replica.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 18, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 18, 2011 Great story!! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Boghots Posted February 19, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 19, 2011 Great article, thanks for posting :thumbsup: Best regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted February 19, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks for posting the story, nice to read about a hero that's still active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted February 19, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 19, 2011 A wonderful story! O’Keefe was part of Marine squadron VMF-323, known as the “Death Rattlers.” They were described as “the most successful Marine fighting squadron of 1945,” in “Aces in Combat: The American Aces Speak, Vol 5,” by Eric Hammel. For his efforts in the Okinawa campaign, the young O’Keefe received the Secretary of the Navy Commendation, the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and twice was given the Air Medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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