mmerc20 Posted November 4, 2011 #51 Posted November 4, 2011 LOL. That's like the Austin Powers skit at the club with Fuk Mi. :lol2:
Manchu Warrior Posted November 4, 2011 #52 Posted November 4, 2011 One of my company commanders was a Captain Profit and we all could not wait until he was promoted to Major. And it is not n odd name but I also once worked with Lt. George Custer when I was attached to a battalion S3 shop. And for what ever reason the soldiers around me always stated they hoped they were not in the unit if he ever became a Light Colonel. I never understood why??
The Meatcan Posted November 4, 2011 #53 Posted November 4, 2011 this thread has been so funny! and it makes me darned glad that I am a SMITH... Terry
Wharfmaster Posted November 26, 2012 Author #54 Posted November 26, 2012 Any new names to add? Best regards, The Wharfmaster
swag Posted November 26, 2012 #55 Posted November 26, 2012 Had a teacher in high school by the name of Richard Holder. I never did find out if he went by Richard or Dick.
JBFloyd Posted November 26, 2012 #56 Posted November 26, 2012 I worked with Major Hans Marvel. While he was a captain, he shared an office at NORAD Headquarters with a Captain America. Maj Gen Richard A. Head commanded 2nd Allied tactical Air Force when I was in Germany in the mid-1980s. You can't make this stuff up
bellasilva Posted November 26, 2012 #57 Posted November 26, 2012 I went through AF basic training with a kid named Arsenio Hall.
USAFnav Posted November 26, 2012 #59 Posted November 26, 2012 When I was enlisted, I was a disbursement accounting specialist (ie, pay clerk), and I saw a few odd names. One was SSgt Butt. One day he came into the office, and I waited on him. I immediately saw his nametag and didn't think much of it until one of my coworkers stared at his name tag, did a double-take and said, "Oh, it's BUTT. I thought it was BOTT," and I had to turn away. Another man, TSgt Titsworth, came in to the office to officially change his name (I figured it had to do with excessive teasing of his kids?). I don't recall what he changed it to. When I was an officer, I served with a lady named Minor, and yes, she was a Major. Major Minor. Pete
1stDivVet Posted November 27, 2012 #60 Posted November 27, 2012 When I was in the Army, the head of our motor pool was Chief Ripley. At another base was an S-2 with the last name of Manure. She pronounced it monyer, but she was using the military as a steping stone towards a political career and was a political sciences major, so we knew she was as full of what she claimed her name wasn't!! Fins..
vietvet7071 Posted November 27, 2012 #61 Posted November 27, 2012 In basic training I had a platoon sgt. His last name was Marvel. Don't know if Sgt. Marvel ever became Capt. Marvel.
hirsca Posted November 27, 2012 #62 Posted November 27, 2012 Forgive me please. But I had to share this. It is the absolute truth. Not military, but I had a fraternity brother at a nearby university who's last name was Peters. We did an interfraternal event with them. His girlfriend at the time was Fonda. Not sure if they ever married---I was long gone to Yankee Station soon after that. Thanks, Al.
Tommymonkey192 Posted November 27, 2012 #63 Posted November 27, 2012 This could open up a whole new area of collecting.
Brig Posted November 30, 2012 #64 Posted November 30, 2012 My last name is Brig...in the USN and USMC, the Brig is the prison...and I'm in the USMC A dogtag sold on eBay recently to a Marine named 'Makepeace'
Wharfmaster Posted November 30, 2012 Author #66 Posted November 30, 2012 My last name is Brig...in the USN and USMC, the Brig is the prison...and I'm in the USMC A dogtag sold on eBay recently to a Marine named 'Makepeace' As you know, a Brig is also a sailing (war and merchant) vessel. Locked up in the brig aboard a Brig. Best regards, The Wharfmaster .
bellasilva Posted November 30, 2012 #67 Posted November 30, 2012 My last name is Brig...in the USN and USMC, the Brig is the prison...and I'm in the USMC A dogtag sold on eBay recently to a Marine named 'Makepeace' My ultimate goal is now to find and buy the Makepeace dog tag, and then find a PFC Notwar dog tag.
Jeeper704 Posted November 30, 2012 #68 Posted November 30, 2012 Or you could find one from a guy named "Dempsey". Erwin
AustYank Posted November 30, 2012 #69 Posted November 30, 2012 In my home town of Maryborough QLD, there was a German family by the name of "Kunst",many of whom served with distinction in the A.I.F. in WW2. I know the U would be pronounced differently in the German dialect,but unfortunately the Aussie accent doesnt lend itself to foreign pronunciations. They were a nice bunch of Kunsts,anyway Mick
disneydave Posted November 30, 2012 #70 Posted November 30, 2012 I became friends with Vrigil Grier, a Yeoman who served aboard USS Escambia. We became very good friends over the years and he willed me the original Disney art for the Escambia which featured Jose Carioca from the Disney film Salus Amigos. Virgil told me about the ribbing he took when shipmates found out his middle name was Duane...they called him "VD" for short.
hirsca Posted December 1, 2012 #72 Posted December 1, 2012 In my home town of Maryborough QLD, there was a German family by the name of "Kunst",many of whom served with distinction in the A.I.F. in WW2. I know the U would be pronounced differently in the German dialect,but unfortunately the Aussie accent doesnt lend itself to foreign pronunciations. They were a nice bunch of Kunsts,anyway Mick That last statement made me laugh out loud. Thanks, al.
Wharfmaster Posted January 22, 2013 Author #73 Posted January 22, 2013 Any new names? Thanks and regards, W
firefighter Posted January 22, 2013 #74 Posted January 22, 2013 I knew a guy named Harry Mann and a Dr. Doolittle.
Corpl. Cleaver Posted January 22, 2013 #75 Posted January 22, 2013 I know a Nam vet who worked with a Kit Carson scout named "Phuc" I'm sure the guys got some fun out of that.
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