What did Chesty Puller say?

What did Chesty Puller say?

Tell ’em there’s no secret weapon for our country but to get hard, to get in there and fight. I want you to make ’em understand: Our country won’t go on forever, if we stay soft as we are now. There won’t be any America — because some foreign soldiery will invade us and take our women and breed a hardier race.

Why is Chesty Puller so famous?

Puller was the most decorated Marine in history, and the only Marine to receive five Navy Crosses. He led Marines in some of the bloodiest battles of World War II, including Guadalcanal and Peleliu, the names of which forever speak of the Marines’ exploits and sacrifices.

Did Chesty Puller say take me to the brig?

Chesty Is Also the Most Quotable Marine. “All right, they’re on our left, they’re on our right, they’re in front of us, they’re behind us they can’t get away this time.” “Great. Now we can shoot at those bastards from every direction.” “Take me to the Brig.

Why do Marines say good night chesty wherever you are?

The slogan “Good night Chesty, wherever you are” is an often-used tribute of supreme respect to the late and legendary Lieutenant Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, the only Marine to receive 5 Navy Crosses (why he never earned the Medal of Honor is another contentious topic).

Who was the best Marine?

Lt. Gen. Lewis “Chesty” Puller served in the Marines for 30 years, beginning as an enlisted man and rising to one of the highest ranks in the military. Along the way, Puller became the most decorated Marine in the history of the Corps.

Where did Dan Daly get his Medal of Honor?

Marine Corps service In 1900, during the Boxer Rebellion in China, he received his first Medal of Honor for single-handedly defending his position against repeated attacks and inflicted casualties of around 200 on the attacking Boxers.

Did Chesty Puller get the Medal of Honor?

The most decorated Marine in the Corps’ history, Puller was never nominated for the Medal of Honor. But, according to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Puller was awarded the Silver Star by Army Gen. Douglas MacArthur as “symbol of respect” for the Inchon landing.

What rank was Dan Daly?

Sergeant Major

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