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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Ross Hall Message: My list of CSM, CFM does not show a Richardson. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: 1LT Nett, Commander, E Co, 305th Inf Regiment, 77th Inf Division, near Cagnon, Leyte, Phillipine Islands, 14 December 1944, led an attack against reenforced Japanese Troops who were defending from prepared positions around a concrete building. 1Lt Nett personally killed over 7 Japanese defenders with his rifle and bayonet while leading, and encouraging his men to fight forward. 1LT Nett was wounded 3 separate times during this attack, and afterwards, turned his Company over to another Officer. He walked back (on his own, and unaided), to seek medical assistance, for his wounds. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: Steve, Bob and Ross: I can vouch for the fact that USARA has a Board of Directors that do make decisions that require immediate attention, and are usually in the areas of normal day to day operations which requires the expenditure of funds. The system is open and honest, and the accounts are available to anyone who wants to be informed. It's the major items such as the annual Ranger Muster that is voted on....as an example. We know from year to year which "Region" it is that is responsible for setting up and making all of the arrangements for the "Muster", but it's the General Membership Vote that actually decides where it's going to be. Example....USARA is having the 2009 Muster in Las Vegas, and that was decided upon, by the General Membership. The Western Region is responsible for putting it together. The smaller items such as how much to spend for a photo, tribute, etc, etc, is made either at the Board of Directors annual meeting or is at times, decided by the members of the Board over the internet (because Board Members live in different States). At any rate, the online Voting that Bob is putting together really is the ticket for this organization and it now empowers all members of the Association to be active, and participating members in the major, decisions. El Presidente for Life is a pretty good title for you Steve. I'd say that you earned it for all the hard work that you and others have put into USMRA. Bob, and what he's done has been incredible, and to say that this ability to post such as I'm doing now, truly is an envy and very difficult to replicate. In closing...great job to all, and my thanks. Joe |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: Thanks Steve. By the way, still checking my mail box. Have you sent yet? |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: I was in Alaska. I was a 15 year old, and I was skiing on Mount Alyeska which is south of Anchorage about 40 miles. My father was in the USAF and stationed at Elmendorf. The beautiful blue eyed girl that I was skiing with, is still with me today. While you guys were watching the moon landing, I was watching this really cute little girl in a really tight ski suit. I later caught it on the news, and yep, it was in black and white. |
