Monday, June 2, 2014

Shot and Beaten, A Marine Crawls From Chosin to Safety

Via LH  

The Chinese thought they killed a wounded Marine private Ed Reeves with a bullet as they massacred troops in a stricken US convoy. When the Chinese discovered Reeves alive as they stacked US bodies, they proceeded to beat him with the butts of their rifles until satisfied he was dead. Reeves recounts this horrific encounter and his amazing escape to safety after being left for dead.
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  1. Bill HorvatJune 2, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Good God man, unbelievable.

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    1. Brock TownsendJune 2, 2014 at 6:09 PM

      Remarkable.

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    2. Bill HorvatJune 3, 2014 at 7:11 PM

      REEVES, EDWARD R.
      Synopsis:
      The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Edward R. Reeves (2506989), Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on June 27, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Reeves upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
      Home Town: New Haven, Connecticut

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    3. Bill HorvatJune 3, 2014 at 7:15 PM

      Page 4 I think

      http://www.vva20.org/pdfs/newsletter/BTL_May_2011.pdf

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    4. Brock TownsendJune 3, 2014 at 7:29 PM

      Thanks.

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    5. Bill HorvatJune 3, 2014 at 7:52 PM

      this one got me. I think my one post might be another hero but this one is crazy

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd8LDdbfIFY

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    6. Brock TownsendJune 3, 2014 at 9:40 PM

      Extraordinary. I'll check and see if the full documentary is available. Thanks.

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  2. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    What has me enraged is the thought of a true heros and survivor like Mr Reeves is/was at risk of being placed on VA some list (and denied or delayed care) , while deserters are honored and the mentally unhinged are given priority for sex change operations.

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    1. Brock TownsendJune 2, 2014 at 6:10 PM

      What a screwed up country we have allowed it to become.

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  3. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    My grandpa was a field medic in North Africa and Italy in WW II, what Mr Reeves said about the Lt that picked him up "where do you hurt, so I don't hurt you more" reminds me very poignantly of him. Something about the character of people who show compassion in the face of death and inhumanity.
    Thanks for sharing this mans story.

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    1. Brock TownsendJune 2, 2014 at 7:49 PM

      Thank you for your story and Reeves looks so young considering he should be pushing 90.

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