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Post by David Sechrest on Jan 8, 2007 20:58:46 GMT -5
I've had a request to create a new Board to discuss military ties with Columbus.
This Board is set up so that everyone can create their own Thread.
It would be best to leave this particular Thread to discuss general aspects of Columbus Indiana Veterans, but if you want to discuss a particular individual, create a new Thread for each person.
Any questions?
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Post by RER on Jan 26, 2007 17:08:06 GMT -5
" A Former Columbus Vietnam War Heroic Fight "Read about Dale Eddy's combat adventures that made national news and printed in a famous magazine in 1965. Dale and his brave crew had a deadly fight involving his helicopter. To read about Dale Eddy go to the Columbus Residents of Distinction section at this web site. Go Here: columbusin.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=famouspeopleColumbus can be proud of the home grown brave troops that are presented within this web site. Comment: This section of the web site was requested by Margo recently. This article or story of Dale Eddy was written on this historical site before a dedicated "Military Discussion" section was developed by David and Richard. Bob
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Post by RER on Jan 26, 2007 17:22:24 GMT -5
" Another Vietnam War Veteran With Combat Injuries and Heroic Actions"Read about Charles Thomas Ostick Vietnam adventures. He has many disability injuries from the war. He has many war decorations and was awarded the highest honor from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). To read about Charles Thomas Ostick go to the Columbus Residents of Distinction Section at this web site. Go Here: columbusin.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=famouspeopleColumbus can be proud of the home grown brave troops that are presented within this web site. Comment: This section of the web site was requested by Margo recently. This article or story of Charles was written on this historical site before a dedicated "Military Discussion" section was developed by David and Richard. Bob
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Post by RER on Jan 26, 2007 19:47:29 GMT -5
"Bartholomew County Son's Of The American Revolutionary War" __________________________________________________ JOHN CARNEYBorn: April 15, 1757, Frederick Co, Virginia Died: July/Aug 1844 Burial: Bick Farm Cemetery southeast of Columbus, Indiana on northside of Hwy 7[/color] Named on plaque in Bartholomew County. Comment: For more pictures about John Carney and the Columbus burial site. Go to the the Son's of American Revolution (SAR) here: www.inssar.org/graves/C/carnjohn.htmlBob
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Post by wadebosley on Feb 6, 2007 22:25:47 GMT -5
I was unaware of the existence of this section of the message board until tonight. The last 15 years of my law practice throughout the United States have been devoted to representing America's veterans. During that 15 years I have had the privilege of working for several Columbus veterans on their disability claims. They are a humble group of people who say they were "just doing their job," but they are truly deserving of your hearty "Thank You." When you see a vet with his "Vietnam Veteran" or "Destert Storm Veterans" black golf hat on, go up and shake his hand and say "thank you." I can assure you that you probably will be the first to do so.
Wade
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Post by Margo CHS Class of 55 on Feb 28, 2007 1:47:55 GMT -5
I had received some information from Charlie's brother Stanley that our Class mate from 1955 will be receiving another award in April . I can't think of a more deserving Veteran. This award will be presented to him by Purdue University. As Charlie remains in poor health he will be unable to travel to Indiana to receive it so they are working out the presentation.
As soon as I know details of the ceremony will share them with you. Please keep Charlie and his wife Jessica in your prayers. If you would like to email his wife Jessica please ask for contact information privately to me at mar_hughey@hotmail.com.
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Post by James West on Feb 28, 2007 16:35:42 GMT -5
James Osman of Columbus Indiana Prisoner of War (WW II) At Stalag IX-B Bad Orb, GermanyPhotos below courtesy of James Osman (Internet Transfer)I don't know James Osman but after finding this information sort of hidden on the Internet I felt James Osman should be placed under our Columbus Military Honors. He gave a lot to his country during World War II. James was wounded and taken as a prisoner of war (POW) in Germany. The following letters, mail-grams and certificates reflect his 1940s war history. Thank you James Osman for serving our country and all of your sacrifices. _________ Picture of Mary and James during war. James left Camp Atterbury around May 1942 for Miami. From Miami he board a boat to fight the war. The other picture is a more recent or later picture of James. __________ The letter is from Washington DC War Department to Mary telling her that James was missing in action (MIA) January 24, 1945. The letter is dated February 9, 1945. The next paper is his orders from Camp Atterbury for overseas. The orders from Camp Atterbury are dated May 1942. From Atterbury To Miami Then Over On Queen Mary. _________ The above first page is his promotion to Corporal. The second paper certificate above is from President Ronald Reagan honoring James and his memories. The below are series of Western Union messages and Cards from Germany: ________ _________ God Bless, James and all his family for his honorable duty and scarifies for this country and the free world.Bob
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Post by James West on Feb 28, 2007 16:41:13 GMT -5
I believe all the information given for James Osman, was taken from my website at www.IndianaMilitary.org While the story is certainly not mine, the source should be mentioned. The note that it was found "hidden" on the Internet does not give credit to www.IndianaMilitary.org being the largest private site in Indiana at more than 8 Gigabytes and is hosted and supported by the Indiana Army National Guard. James Osman and I both worked at the (then) Indiana Gas & Water, but at different times. James West Columbus Native
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Post by RER on Feb 28, 2007 16:46:33 GMT -5
James it was not taken from a specific web site. It was found on a page alone on the internet. However, maybe the one page came from the INARNG site, I can't verify it completely. Read more about James Osman at the Jim West INARNG web site here: search.freefind.com/find.html?id=1960989&pid=r&mode=ALL&n=0&query=osmanHere is another web site by Mr. James Osman's son posted on the net (not Jim West's): www.aboutww2.info/honor_o.html (scroll down to his name) His Son Said This At The Quoted Web Site: James Osman Private First Class, US Army Co. M, 2nd Platoon, 302nd Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division European African Middle Easter Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge James Osman entered the US Army in September 1943. He was transported to Scotland via the Queen Elizabeth in August 1944. He was captured during a Nazi counterattack on the city of Nennig, Germany on January 21, 1945. He was interred in Stalag XIIA and transferred in late February 1945 to Stalag IXB in Bad Orb, Germany. He was liberated on April 2, 1945. ~ Submitted by son, James Osman (per this address: www.aboutww2.info/honor_o.html ) PHOTOS: Are at the web site above this paragraph Note: I have removed my original post so a double of the same isn't consuming web space. Bob
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Post by Margo CHS Class of 55 on Mar 1, 2007 9:58:07 GMT -5
As a long time supporter of our Military I am sooooo happy that David has introduced this file. THANKS Dave
In honor of many Veterans who I know personally are members of the web site and to those of you who may be just visiting or browsing to see what it's all about... may I enter this wonderful anonymous poem that expresses my feelings so truely. I am dedicating it to..... the 18 VETERANS in my family who served in all branches of the Military...... my nephew Sgt Mark Anderson who has left his wife and three children for his 3rd tour of duty in Iraq recently ..for my nephew CWO 3 John Chartier who is nearing his 25 yr retirement from the Marines serving on the USS Enterprise..HOOAH ! ...for my great nephew PFC TJ Anderson serving his first tour of duty in Iraq..for my 3 family members currently stateside training to deploy.. for my " ADOPTED Grandson" Spc Jon Parker with the 101st who has served two tours in Iraq and deploying again later... and for all the many.many others I have corresponded with over the years.
******************************** ~ ~ They Did It For Us ~ ~
Picture, if you will, a young man leaving his family. His mother's tears streaming down her face as he goes. A game of ball with his friends replaced by gunfire and war. The sounds of friends' cheering replaced by screams of pain. Watching his sister graduate replaced by watching men die; Yet, he continues on without hate or resentment. Picture this and remember...he did it for us.
Picture, if you will, a husband leaving his wife.
He looks at her and wonders if it will be his last time. He holds her tight and wonders if he will hold her again. He kisses her goodbye, but can't speak through his tears. Half a world away, he longs to feel her gentle breath; Yet, he continues on with her love in his heart. Picture this and remember...he did it for us.
Picture, if you will, a father leaving his newborn.
He may never get to see his first steps. He may never get to hear his first words. He may never feel the joy the first time he says, "daddy". He may miss the greatest moments of fatherhood; Yet, he continues on and prays God keeps him safe. Picture this and remember...he did it for us.
Picture, if you will, all our VETERANS , past and present and those currently ACTIVE DUTY ~ ~
They are sons and daughters, husbands and wives. They are mothers and fathers and many gave their lives. They give up their freedom so that we can keep ours. They serve their country knowing that many oppose them; Yet, they continue to serve and protect our families.
Remember...THEY DID IT FOR US !! [/color] ~ ~ Author unknown ~ ~
We owe a debt to our Nation's Finest..both Veterans and Current Active Duty stationed around the world a debt we can never repay. Even though the words sound trite they come from my heart and from the hearts of many people in Columbus
" THANK YOU and may God bless you and your family" Grandma Margo
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Post by RER on Mar 27, 2007 18:38:15 GMT -5
World War I Army Training CertificateColumbus Indiana family member Year 1918 (that is 89 years ago)Note the first certificate reflects an evaluation on two subjects which are Automotive Mechanic and the other Blacksmith. The first one dates August 15, 1918 to October 15, 1918 or 3 months. The second certificate reflects his scores of 5 being the highest to obtain. Then the military Captain signed it saying retain him as an instructor. As you further notice he listed his address in East Columbus Indiana. The dates are June 15, 1918 to August 15, 1918. Final Comment: By reading the documents it paints a picture of how backward the Army was in WW I, but it reveals some interesting historical thoughts of people from Columbus that were inducted into the Army during that World War. His father was a Columbus Blacksmith on 4th Street and near present post office during the late 1800s and early 1900s. That is why he knew Blacksmith skills. Bob
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Post by richard on Mar 28, 2007 16:23:21 GMT -5
This is a V-mail that was used by our Servicemen during WWII. Scan Courtesy of Babs
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Post by nancs on May 29, 2007 7:14:09 GMT -5
Am only a day late with this observation----------------and not really certain what triggered this memory! Decoration Day Growing up in Columbus in the 1940s, it was 'ritual' in my family, come 'Decoration Day' to cut fresh spring flowers from our yard and make the trek to Garland Brook to place flowers on the family graves there. Am not certain, without some delving into family history, how many relatives buried there were veterans of prior wars. As I recall, we put flowers on all the graves in the family plot. Located near the plot was a pump so you could draw water for these fresh flowers. I do know that at least one family member was a veteran. Check out this site. I include it as 'Find-a-Grave' is an interesting site when you are searching for family gravestones. Surely there are huge gaps, but worth a quick peek. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Smith&GScid=85104&GRid=7454956& In searching through info on the internet I can't quite locate specific information/dates actually stating when 'Decoration Day' became more commonly known as Memorial Day. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day#Traditional_observance Do you remember when 'Decoration Day and Memorial Day' were the same? In reality every day we should honor our veterans and support our troops. Nanc
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Post by David Sechrest on May 29, 2007 23:39:49 GMT -5
Growing up in Columbus in the 1940s, it was 'ritual' in my family, come 'Decoration Day' to cut fresh spring flowers from our yard and make the trek to Garland Brook to place flowers on the family graves there.
[/size] nanc, I was speaking to my mom and her sister over the weekend about things past, and when they were children, their parents took them to the cemetary where, among other things that were done, they had picnics.
I have never seen a family have a picnic at a cemetary in my lifetime...I guess that tradition is dead??
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Post by nancs on May 30, 2007 7:16:10 GMT -5
Growing up in Columbus in the 1940s, it was 'ritual' in my family, come 'Decoration Day' to cut fresh spring flowers from our yard and make the trek to Garland Brook to place flowers on the family graves there.
[/size] nanc, I was speaking to my mom and her sister over the weekend about things past, and when they were children, their parents took them to the cemetary where, among other things that were done, they had picnics.
I have never seen a family have a picnic at a cemetary in my lifetime...I guess that tradition is dead??[/quote] Oh, David, you so made me think back to my Columbus visit in 2006 to attend the Event. The Sunday following, my cousins, Joey, Butch, and I journeyed to Martinsville having made 'arrangements' with our Bloomington cousins to trek to 'The Family Farm' that is now on the National Registry of Historic Places. Our meeting place: The local Martinsville cemetery where my great aunties are buried. Our Bloomington cousins are CHS grads from the early 40s. Right on time I pulled into the cemetery, headed in the approximate direction of where I 'thought' the great aunties rested in peace. Sure enough, we were in the right place, as seated in lawn chairs under a big tree were the cousins we were to meet. We sat for some long time in amongst the gravestones and shared memories. The ONLY thing that saved there being a picnic lunch right there-----------------a pending trip on out in the country to The Farm. ;D Thanks for jarring the memory of that more current moment in time. Nanc
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Post by RER on Jun 10, 2007 7:20:13 GMT -5
World War II Poster Supporting The Nation & TroopsSchool systems supporting the food chainComment: I remember school age children being dismissed from classes to help on the farms. It was for two reasons I suppose and they being to to help support the family farm and cultivating additional crops for the war efforts. My how times have changed. As they say "Freedom isn't Free" you have to hang tough and work for it.Bob
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Post by RER on Feb 4, 2008 15:27:31 GMT -5
Daniel H. Fitzgibbon Vietnam War & His BookA Graduate of Columbus High School 1960, West Point Military Academy 1964 & Harvard Law School"After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1964, he envisioned a life in the Army infantry. During the Vietnam War, he served as a captain with the Fifth Special Forces Group (an experience that he later turned into a book, To Bear Any Burden: A Hoosier Green Beret's Letters from Vietnam). With the war over, his interests shifted and he enrolled at Harvard Law School."Title of Book: To Bear Any Burden: A Hoosier Green Beret's Letters from Vietnam Published By: Indiana Historical Society To Bear Any Burden: A Hoosier Green Beret's Letters from Vietnam Book Cover Daniels' PictureSaturday Evening Post Summary:www.saturdayeveningpost.com/content/article/7370340.shtmlComment: Daniel Fiztgibbon was in the top ten of his senior class at Columbus High School. Other names in that top ten were Skipper Lindeman, Kathy London, Judy Edwards, Connie Pogue (deceased), Curtis Linke, Nancy Thompson, Mary Ann Sears, Paul Schwartzkopf, Eddie Poole and Larry Davis (deceased). Sources: Quotes in part Saturday Evening Post and CHS 1960 Log information. The book is advertised many places on the internet and book stores. Additional brief information found on the Indiana Historical Society web site.
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Post by jdhinkle on Feb 4, 2008 18:10:05 GMT -5
GREAT BOB THAT YOU PUT THIS OUT HERE I HAD DAN AND JOHN MOORE AT MY HOUSE THE SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING I HAVENT READ THE BOOK YET BUT IM LOOKING FORWARD TO IT I WAS LOOKING AT THE 1957 ECHOS AND THERE WAS OF PICTURE IN INTERMURALS DAN'S TEAM WON THAT YEAR AND GUESS WHO WAS ON THAT TEAM -- ME OF COURSE DAN WAS THE UNSUNG HERO BECAUSE I GOT A LOT OF PRESS FOR KICKING EXTRA POINTS DAN WAS THE HOLDER THAT WAS THE HARD JOB THEY CALLED ME THE TOE AND DAN WAS THE FINGER. BY THE WAY DAN'S MIDDLE INITIAL IS HARVEY I HAVE NOW READ THE BOOK BY DAN AND IT WAS INTERESTING I ALSO REALIZED THAT WHILE DAN WAS OVER THERE I WAS BACK HERE GETTING READY FOR MY WEDDING 40 YEARS AGO TYPICAL OF THESE GUYS IS THAT DAN SAID HE WAS HONORED THAT I HAD READ IT. I'M THE ONE WHO WAS HONORED!!!! Daniel F. Fitzgibbon Vietnam War & His BookA Graduate of Columbus High School 1960, West Point Military Academy 1964 & Harvard Law School"After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1964, he envisioned a life in the Army infantry. During the Vietnam War, he served as a captain with the Fifth Special Forces Group (an experience that he later turned into a book, To Bear Any Burden: A Hoosier Green Beret's Letters from Vietnam). With the war over, his interests shifted and he enrolled at Harvard Law School."Title of Book: To Bear Any Burden: A Hoosier Green Beret's Letters from Vietnam Published By: Indiana Historical Society To Bear Any Burden: A Hoosier Green Beret's Letters from Vietnam Book Cover Daniels' PictureSaturday Evening Post Summary:www.saturdayeveningpost.com/content/article/7370340.shtmlComment: Daniel Fiztgibbon was in the top ten of his senior class at Columbus High School. Other names in that top ten were Skipper Lindeman, Kathy London, Judy Edwards, Connie Pogue (deceased), Curtis Linke, Nancy Thompson, Mary Ann Sears, Paul Schwartzkopf, Eddie Poole and Larry Davis (deceased). Sources: Quotes in part Saturday Evening Post and CHS 1960 Log information. The book is advertised many places on the internet and book stores. Additional brief information found on the Indiana Historical Society web site.
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Post by jdhinkle on Apr 23, 2008 13:49:39 GMT -5
WHEN I WAS LOOKING THRU THE LOGS THAT HAVE BEEN COPIED AND PUT ON THIS SITE A CAME ACROSS THIS ITEM IN THE 1944 LOG IT SEEMS APPROPRIATE TO ADD THIS ITEM HERE NOT TO PLAY DOWN THE OTHER COMMENTS AND POSTS I THINK ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHOSE NAMES APPEAR HERE ARE DISTINGUISHED VETERANS PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THIS WAS DONE BY THE HIGH SCHOOL LOG STAFF AND THERE ARE NO DOUBT OTHER NAMES THAT COULD BE ON HERE . THE SECOND PICTURE HAS A LIST OF PEOPLE THAT WEREN'T INCLUDED ON THE SHIELD ONE BEING MY UNCLE CLYDE,SO IM SURE THERE ARE MORE
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Post by David Sechrest on Apr 23, 2008 18:21:53 GMT -5
WHEN I WAS LOOKING THRU THE LOGS THAT HAVE BEEN COPIED AND PUT ON THIS SITE A CAME ACROSS THIS ITEM IN THE 1944 LOG IT SEEMS APPROPRIATE TO ADD THIS ITEM HERE
NOT TO PLAY DOWN THE OTHER COMMENTS AND POSTS I THINK ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHOSE NAMES APPEAR HERE ARE DISTINGUISHED VETERANS
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THIS WAS DONE BY THE HIGH SCHOOL LOG STAFF AND THERE ARE NO DOUBT OTHER NAMES THAT COULD BE ON HERE . THE SECOND PICTURE HAS A LIST OF PEOPLE THAT WEREN'T INCLUDED ON THE SHIELD ONE BEING MY UNCLE CLYDE,SO IM SURE THERE ARE MORE [/size] JD, when I put that yearbook on the website, I definitely wanted to include the plaque with the intention of making it large enough so that viewers could read the names. I always wondered if this was an actual plaque, or if it was created on paper only for the '44 Log.
Does anyone remember ever seeing "the real thing?"
Richard, the Charles Bray that's listed: Was he any relation to you?
I recognize two names that appear on the plaque and the following page: John Sohn and William Stearman...
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