Comments on: Marine Sergeant Al Schmid - September '96 World War II Feature http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:36:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jon newell http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm#comment-787328 Jon newell Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:48:07 +0000 #comment-787328 I grew up in St. pete and started getting interested in ww 2 history in the late 70's. I wish I had know Al lived in my home town. I am curious as to what happened to Ruth. How long did she live? Most guys who fought in ww2 and recieved medals could care less if they were awarded a Navy Cross or The Medal.They did for their buddies for the most part. I grew up in St. pete and started getting interested in ww 2 history in the late 70's. I wish I had know Al lived in my home town. I am curious as to what happened to Ruth. How long did she live? Most guys who fought in ww2 and recieved medals could care less if they were awarded a Navy Cross or The Medal.They did for their buddies for the most part.

]]> By: W. Histand http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm#comment-785725 W. Histand Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:11:54 +0000 #comment-785725 Why didn't he receive the Medal of Honor? Why didn't he receive the Medal of Honor?

]]> By: W. Histand http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm#comment-785724 W. Histand Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:05:13 +0000 #comment-785724 Tonight, New Years Day, having dinner with my family, my Dad 88 years old was talking about his cousin Al Schmid. My brother found this site. Would love to hear more about my second cousin and his family. Tonight, New Years Day, having dinner with my family, my Dad 88 years old was talking about his cousin Al Schmid. My brother found this site. Would love to hear more about my second cousin and his family.

]]> By: William Rivers Freedman http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm#comment-780264 William Rivers Freedman Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:34:21 +0000 #comment-780264 Who are you "Al Schmid"? Are you Al's son? If you are somehow related to I'd love to get to know you. William Rivers Freedman Who are you "Al Schmid"? Are you Al's son? If you are somehow related to I'd love to get to know you.

William Rivers Freedman

]]> By: AL SCHMID http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm#comment-564656 AL SCHMID Wed, 18 May 2011 18:23:43 +0000 #comment-564656 JOHN DIED IN AL'S ARMS. THE TWO WERE LIKE BROTHERS AND HE NEVER GOT OVER HIS DEATH. AL AND HIS WIFE ARE TOGETHER IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY. JOHN DIED IN AL'S ARMS. THE TWO WERE LIKE BROTHERS AND HE NEVER GOT OVER HIS DEATH. AL AND HIS WIFE ARE TOGETHER IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.

]]> By: jimbo potter http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm#comment-482687 jimbo potter Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:48:22 +0000 #comment-482687 PRISCILLA, PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEARTFELT SORROW FOR YOUR UNCLE'S DEPARTURE FROM THIS PHYSICAL WORLD.BUT ALSO I KNOW HIS SPIRITUAL PRESENCE WILL ALWAYS INSPIRE YOU.I AM JUST SEEING HIS STORY THIS AM ON TURNER CLASSICS.HIS STORY REALLY TOUCHES ME.MAYBE IT'S BECAUSE OF MY BELOVED UNCLE EARL WHO SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF WW11 & WAS AT UTAH BEACH DURING THE D-DAY INVASION.I ADMIRED HIM,AS WELL AS ALL MY UNCLES & MY DAD WHO FOUGHT IN WW11.WE WILL NEVER FORGET THOSE THAT ARE CALLED AMERICA'S GREATEST GENERATION.BLESS YOU & YOUR LOVED ONE'S,JIMBO. PRISCILLA, PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEARTFELT SORROW FOR YOUR UNCLE'S DEPARTURE FROM THIS PHYSICAL WORLD.BUT ALSO I KNOW HIS SPIRITUAL PRESENCE WILL ALWAYS INSPIRE YOU.I AM JUST SEEING HIS STORY THIS AM ON TURNER CLASSICS.HIS STORY REALLY TOUCHES ME.MAYBE IT'S BECAUSE OF MY BELOVED UNCLE EARL WHO SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF WW11 & WAS AT UTAH BEACH DURING THE D-DAY INVASION.I ADMIRED HIM,AS WELL AS ALL MY UNCLES & MY DAD WHO FOUGHT IN WW11.WE WILL NEVER FORGET THOSE THAT ARE CALLED AMERICA'S GREATEST GENERATION.BLESS YOU & YOUR LOVED ONE'S,JIMBO.

]]> By: BW http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm#comment-482553 BW Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:07:17 +0000 #comment-482553 I would be honored just to shake Corporal Diamond's hand. I would be honored just to shake Corporal Diamond's hand.

]]> By: BW http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm#comment-482550 BW Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:04:47 +0000 #comment-482550 Lee Diamond was awarded the Navy Cross as well. The man was blinded and still manned and fired a machine gun at the enemy. I think that's worthy of being honored regardless of race, creed or religion. What a dope. Lee Diamond was awarded the Navy Cross as well. The man was blinded and still manned and fired a machine gun at the enemy. I think that's worthy of being honored regardless of race, creed or religion. What a dope.

]]> By: William Rivers Freedman http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm#comment-476735 William Rivers Freedman Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:44:40 +0000 #comment-476735 An Open Invitation to All Anyone wanting to know more about America's First Victory in World War Two and three brave men, Corporal Leroy Diamond, Private First Class John Rivers and Private Albert Schmid United States Marines who were awarded America's second highest decoration for their part in it. Please join me at Pacific Wrecks.com a not for profit website An Open Invitation to All

Anyone wanting to know more about America's First Victory in World War Two and three brave men, Corporal Leroy Diamond, Private First Class John Rivers and Private Albert Schmid United States Marines who were awarded America's second highest decoration for their part in it.

Please join me at Pacific Wrecks.com a not for profit website

]]> By: Art http://www.historynet.com/marine-sergeant-al-schmid-september-96-world-war-ii-feature.htm#comment-432390 Art Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:53:34 +0000 #comment-432390 John, In the book "Helmet for my Pillow 1956" written by Robert Leckie (this book inspired the series "Pacific"), Leckie mentions the actions of your uncle Johnnie Rivers but not by name. He also mentions that he saw his MG crew from a short distance hold off the Japanese attack and their gun being knocked out. Although Leckie didn't mention any names he mentioned that one of the guys that was killed was an Indian and didn't get any credit for his heroism. I've been a fan of the movie "Pride of the Marines, (1945) since the 1960's and a military historian most of my life. This movie actually inspired me to go in the USMC in 1980. I would like to know more about your uncle. If you have anything please send it to me, I would like to be able to honor this fellow Marine somehow if possible. John,

In the book "Helmet for my Pillow 1956" written by Robert Leckie (this book inspired the series "Pacific"), Leckie mentions the actions of your uncle Johnnie Rivers but not by name. He also mentions that he saw his MG crew from a short distance hold off the Japanese attack and their gun being knocked out.

Although Leckie didn't mention any names he mentioned that one of the guys that was killed was an Indian and didn't get any credit for his heroism.

I've been a fan of the movie "Pride of the Marines, (1945) since the 1960's and a military historian most of my life. This movie actually inspired me to go in the USMC in 1980.

I would like to know more about your uncle. If you have anything please send it to me, I would like to be able to honor this fellow Marine somehow if possible.

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