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did you know that ICE-T and Chuck Norris are Vets? So is Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood.
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Chuck Norris is not a Veteran of any war.
Wars are veterans of Chuck Norris.
Wars are veterans of Chuck Norris.
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CW4 Craig Urban
I was in Berlin when the disco was bombed. Staying in a hotel downtown. American sector. My uncle was a celeb. Matt urban. LTC the ghost. European racquetball championships.
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I can't believe how many folks out there seem to not have heard of Chuck Norris jokes. To help get you up to speed, I have embedded a helpful link.
http://www.icndb.com/the-jokes-2/
http://www.icndb.com/the-jokes-2/
The Jokes | The Internet Chuck Norris Database
once chuck Norris brought his cat to the dog park, the next day it was the national pet cemetery and his cat was the guard
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I'm biased in what I consider "celebs" my list of top ten:
1. My father SFC William Swan
2. My Grandfather SGT Warren Leftwich
3. My Drill Sergeants from D/787 MP BN Ft McClellan AL 1994
4. My first team LDR, squad LDR, and PSG when I got to my first unit
5. My first 1SG CSM James Barrett. I cannot say enough good things about him
6. Every Soldier I got to serve with. I learned something from all of you. I hope I gave you something in return that was usable and not on a 4856.
7. Everyone who can look at their right arm and see a glowing Red One on it. And anyone else who can look on BOTH arms and see a glowing Red One on it.
8. Every servicemember who's answered the call, rucked up, and moved out smartly. Not giving one f*ck who's in their way, but willing to drop em like a bad habit if need presents itself.
9. All the NCO's I've had. I might not have understood what you said, what you meant, or the lessons learned, but you were there...even when I f*cked up royally, you made sure I pulled my head out of my ass and Charlie Miked with the quickness. 1SG Francis Knutson, I owe you a shitload I'll never get to repay. MSG Antonio Bates. You too brother. You tried to tell me what war was like and I wasn't hearing you. I had to go and figure it out. Glad both of us are here. SFC Ruiz C Battery Hamilton's Own. Another NCO who will give you nuggets when you think he isn't. SMA Kidd. I met him once and he left an impression of really caring for the Soldiers. Got his coin and remember him to this day. MAJ (then SGT) William Ward. Another smart as hell MP. SFC Gary Bennett. Another NCO way smarter than his rank would ever show. I could go forever but if I didn't mention you, Brothers I damn sure remember you. ITC Killough!! A Sailor who was cool as hell, but don't test the Chief. His game was tight when it came to his Joes.
10. Fellow members of the Armed Forces. No one made you join, no one made you stay. But something inside told you this was where you needed to be, and this was the home you've been looking for. When you want to look at a REAL celeb, grab a mirror. Fellas some of us aren't the best looking dudes, so we might wanna get someone to hold the mirror for us so when it cracks we won't hurt ourselves.
None of the folks I look up to are rich in money. They're richer than hell in life experiences. Real world application of tactics and plans, movers and shakers in a world that doesn't get much credit for what we do, but folks love to bring the hammer down on. All of them have lost someone and saved others who needed it. Thanks to all of you regardless of MOS.
For the first and probably ONLY time for me on RP or anywhere else, I'm not going to make any Coast Guard jokes. That will recommence tomorrow.
1. My father SFC William Swan
2. My Grandfather SGT Warren Leftwich
3. My Drill Sergeants from D/787 MP BN Ft McClellan AL 1994
4. My first team LDR, squad LDR, and PSG when I got to my first unit
5. My first 1SG CSM James Barrett. I cannot say enough good things about him
6. Every Soldier I got to serve with. I learned something from all of you. I hope I gave you something in return that was usable and not on a 4856.
7. Everyone who can look at their right arm and see a glowing Red One on it. And anyone else who can look on BOTH arms and see a glowing Red One on it.
8. Every servicemember who's answered the call, rucked up, and moved out smartly. Not giving one f*ck who's in their way, but willing to drop em like a bad habit if need presents itself.
9. All the NCO's I've had. I might not have understood what you said, what you meant, or the lessons learned, but you were there...even when I f*cked up royally, you made sure I pulled my head out of my ass and Charlie Miked with the quickness. 1SG Francis Knutson, I owe you a shitload I'll never get to repay. MSG Antonio Bates. You too brother. You tried to tell me what war was like and I wasn't hearing you. I had to go and figure it out. Glad both of us are here. SFC Ruiz C Battery Hamilton's Own. Another NCO who will give you nuggets when you think he isn't. SMA Kidd. I met him once and he left an impression of really caring for the Soldiers. Got his coin and remember him to this day. MAJ (then SGT) William Ward. Another smart as hell MP. SFC Gary Bennett. Another NCO way smarter than his rank would ever show. I could go forever but if I didn't mention you, Brothers I damn sure remember you. ITC Killough!! A Sailor who was cool as hell, but don't test the Chief. His game was tight when it came to his Joes.
10. Fellow members of the Armed Forces. No one made you join, no one made you stay. But something inside told you this was where you needed to be, and this was the home you've been looking for. When you want to look at a REAL celeb, grab a mirror. Fellas some of us aren't the best looking dudes, so we might wanna get someone to hold the mirror for us so when it cracks we won't hurt ourselves.
None of the folks I look up to are rich in money. They're richer than hell in life experiences. Real world application of tactics and plans, movers and shakers in a world that doesn't get much credit for what we do, but folks love to bring the hammer down on. All of them have lost someone and saved others who needed it. Thanks to all of you regardless of MOS.
For the first and probably ONLY time for me on RP or anywhere else, I'm not going to make any Coast Guard jokes. That will recommence tomorrow.
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SFC Chies Ledoux - Neither one of us are Sirsl. I get you though. Had to rib you a little. Good to know there is someone else who thinks this way.
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SPC Michael Herron
Ft. McClellan? Awesome! I'm actually from Anniston. Spent a lot of time on McClellan during its last few years.
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Growing up in KS, I can understand your appreciate with the Big Red One however Crossed Bayonets is where it is really at...
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James Earl Jones - 1LT in the Army - Ranger tabbed
Clint Eastwood - drafted into the Army during the koeran War - served at Fort Ord
Rob Riggle from 21 Jump street and several other movies - LTC in the Marines
Leonard Nemoy - Army reserves
Mel Brooks - Army combat engineer in WW2 - fought in the Battle of the Bulge
Gene Hackman - lied about his age at 16 and joined the Marines
Jimmy Stewart - Air force Reserve brigadier general
Clark Gable - Army Air Corp - served as a tail gunner on five bombing missions over Germany
Henry Fonda - Navy WW2 - He was awarded the Navy Presidential Unit Citation and the Bronze Star
Oliver Stone - Army Vietnam - Bronze Star and Purple Heart
Clint Eastwood - drafted into the Army during the koeran War - served at Fort Ord
Rob Riggle from 21 Jump street and several other movies - LTC in the Marines
Leonard Nemoy - Army reserves
Mel Brooks - Army combat engineer in WW2 - fought in the Battle of the Bulge
Gene Hackman - lied about his age at 16 and joined the Marines
Jimmy Stewart - Air force Reserve brigadier general
Clark Gable - Army Air Corp - served as a tail gunner on five bombing missions over Germany
Henry Fonda - Navy WW2 - He was awarded the Navy Presidential Unit Citation and the Bronze Star
Oliver Stone - Army Vietnam - Bronze Star and Purple Heart
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he graduated rip with a 2 mi time of 10:45 running backwards. Fiction, just stating he is as honorable as a man can be made.
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There are a few guys that have served and not many have heard much about and never made a big deal about it. One that I think deserves a little more respect is Charlie Murphy. He served time in prison, the day he got out he joined the U.S. Navy. At one point, he saw the barracks explode in Beirut in 1983 from his ship. When they began bringing wounded abroad, he helped the wounded, staying up passed his shift as a boiler makers mate to bring water, aid and comfort to Marines as they brought them aboard from the rubble. Now, years later, when asked about it, why it wasn't mentioned, why he didn't write about it, didn't make a big deal about it, basically why he didn't do what a celebrity is supposed to do and point out what he did and how great he was; basically( I'm am paraphrasing here), " That was three days of duty in a six year tour, I was doing my job, that's what you do for your own".
Charlie mother f@!king Murphy. A classy guy, a Navy vet, he didn't classify as a combat vet, but he is a hero and acted like one. Thought maybe someone might like to known. RIP Charlie Murphy.
Charlie mother f@!king Murphy. A classy guy, a Navy vet, he didn't classify as a combat vet, but he is a hero and acted like one. Thought maybe someone might like to known. RIP Charlie Murphy.
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PO2 Ford Lauer
There is doing your duty and there is following orders, BUT there is also going above and beyond. If Charlie did more than he was required to, if he stayed on to assist when he could have secured, then he went above and beyond.
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I am not sure how the Navy handles those situations. It seems that if you are not critical to the situation, you would normally do your own duty and man your station. If he was voluntold or volunteered, no idea. I just know thar if Taylor Swift handed a half eaten sandwich to a stray dog, she would get a Nobel Prize, another book deal, the news would run a story about how selfless she was and she would right a song about how sweet she is,(in a dorky, cute way). Point being, in today's celebrity climate, Charlie had a legitimate reason to puff out his chest, instead, he maintained his military bearing the remainder of his life.
In my own opinion, that is strect.
In my own opinion, that is strect.
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Audie Murphy is certainly one of the top ten SFC (Join to see).
Lee Marvin was another celebrity veteran. So many from John Ford to Ernest Borgnine served this nation.
Not to mention JFK, Dwight Eisenhower and many Presidents from the 19th century.
Lee Marvin was another celebrity veteran. So many from John Ford to Ernest Borgnine served this nation.
Not to mention JFK, Dwight Eisenhower and many Presidents from the 19th century.
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CW4 Tim Claus - HW Bush received his Naval Aviator wings soon after turning age 18. At the time the youngest Naval Aviator in USN history. Against the wishes of his mother, he dropped out of college to join when he didn't have to. He could have waited until graduation.
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Audie Murphy vs. Lt. Col Matt Urban who is more forgotten?
Is there an anti-Polish bias in the media? You have heard of Audie Murphy and you should have he is a war hero however you have not heard of Matt Urban. This...
Thank you, my friend CW4 Craig Urban for reminding us about your uncle LTC Matt Urban who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1980 for his service and heroism well above the call of duty in Renouf, France on June 14, 1944 in St. Lo, France on July 25, 1944 and establishing a crossing-point on the Meuse River near Heer, Belgium on August 14, 1944.
Audie Murphy vs. Lt. Col Matt Urban who is more forgotten?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0SZ82DLyL0
Rest in Peace Matt Urban who died on March 4, 1995 at age 75.
Image:
1. LTC Matt Urban
2. LTC Matt L. Urban gravestone.
3. LTC Ribbons
4. The Matt Urban Story
Medals and military awards awarded to LTC Matt Urban
Medal of Honor
Silver Star with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Purple Heart with one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Gold star French Croix de Guerre with Star
Unit
Presidential Unit Citation [Note 2]
French Croix de Guerre with Palm (Unit Citation - Emblem not authorized)
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, one 3⁄16" silver star, and one 3⁄16" bronze star
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantry Badge.svg Combat Infantryman Badge
Background from cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3031/urban-matt.php
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: 2d Battalion
Division: 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division
Born: 25 August 1919, Buffalo, New York
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 2 July 1941
Place / Date: Renouf, France, 14 June to 3 September 1944
Medal of Honor Citation
"Lieutenant Colonel (then Captain) Matt Urban, l 12-22-1944 United States Army, who distinguished himself by a series of bold, heroic actions, exemplified by singularly outstanding combat leadership, personal bravery, and tenacious devotion to duty, during the period 14 June to 3 September 1944 while assigned to the 2d Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. On 14 June, Captain Urban's company, attacking at Renouf, France, encountered heavy enemy small arms and tank fire. The enemy tanks were unmercifully raking his unit's positions and inflicting heavy casualties. Captain Urban, realizing that his company was in imminent danger of being decimated, armed himself with a bazooka. He worked his way with an ammo carrier through hedgerows, under a continuing barrage of fire, to a point near the tanks. He brazenly exposed himself to the enemy fire and, firing the bazooka, destroyed both tanks. Responding to Captain Urban's action, his company moved forward and routed the enemy. Later that same day, still in the attack near Orglandes, Captain Urban was wounded in the leg by direct fire from a 37mm tank-gun. He refused evacuation and continued to lead his company until they moved into defensive positions for the night. At 0500 hours the next day, still in the attack near Orglandes, Captain Urban, though badly wounded, directed his company in another attack. One hour later he was again wounded. Suffering from two wounds, one serious, he was evacuated to England. In mid-July, while recovering from his wounds, he learned of his unit's severe losses in the hedgerows of Normandy. Realizing his unit's need for battle-tested leaders, he voluntarily left the hospital and hitchhiked his way back to his unit hear St. Lo, France. Arriving at the 2d Battalion Command Post at 1130 hours, 25 July, he found that his unit had jumped-off at 1100 hours in the first attack of Operation Cobra." Still limping from his leg wound, Captain Urban made his way forward to retake command of his company. He found his company held up by strong enemy opposition. Two supporting tanks had been destroyed and another, intact but with no tank commander or gunner, was not moving. He located a lieutenant in charge of the support tanks and directed a plan of attack to eliminate the enemy strong-point. The lieutenant and a sergeant were immediately killed by the heavy enemy fire when they tried to mount the tank. Captain Urban, though physically hampered by his leg wound and knowing quick action had to be taken, dashed through the scathing fire and mounted the tank. With enemy bullets ricocheting from the tank, Captain Urban ordered the tank forward and, completely exposed to the enemy fire, manned the machine gun and placed devastating fire on the enemy. His action, in the face of enemy fire, galvanized the battalion into action and they attacked and destroyed the enemy position. On 2 August, Captain Urban was wounded in the chest by shell fragments and, disregarding the recommendation of the Battalion Surgeon, again refused evacuation. On 6 August, Captain Urban became the commander of the 2d Battalion. On 15 August, he was again wounded but remained with his unit. On 3 September, the 2d Battalion was given the mission of establishing a crossing-point on the Meuse River near Heer, Belgium. The enemy planned to stop the advance of the allied Army by concentrating heavy forces at the Meuse. The 2d Battalion, attacking toward the crossing-point, encountered fierce enemy artillery, small arms and mortar fire which stopped the attack. Captain Urban quickly moved from his command post to the lead position of the battalion. Reorganizing the attacking elements, he personally led a charge toward the enemy's strong-point. As the charge moved across the open terrain, Captain Urban was seriously wounded in the neck. Although unable to talk above a whisper from the paralyzing neck wound, and in danger of losing his life, he refused to be evacuated until the enemy was routed and his battalion had secured the crossing-point on the Meuse River. Captain Urban's personal leadership, limitless bravery, and repeated extraordinary exposure to enemy fire served as an inspiration to his entire battalion. His valorous and intrepid actions reflect the utmost credit on him and uphold the noble traditions of the United States."
Background from urbanctr.org/about/history/
"Matt Urban Human Services Center of Western New York
On November 11, 2000, the Polish Community Center of Buffalo was renamed in honor of Lt. Col. Matt Urban. Lt. Col. Urban was arguably the most highly decorated soldier in American History. He grew up at 1153 Broadway, steps from the Polish Community Center. In his youth he participated in the Center’s social activities and the traditions of the Broadway Fillmore Polonia neighborhood. The Center is proud to bear the name of a true American Hero.
A plaque hangs in the Center’s hallway as a reminder of this remarkable American Soldier’s achievements. It reads:
Lt. Col. Matt Urban was born on August 25, 1919 in Buffalo of Polish immigrants and raised at 1153 Broadway and attended School #57. He entered the U.S. Army in 1941, serving as a Captain with the 2nd Battalion, 60th Regiment, 9th Infantry Division in France during World War II. He received 28 decorations, including the Silver Star (1 OLC), Bronze Star (2OLC) with “V” device, Purple Heart (6 OLC) and NYS Conspicuous Cross with 4 Silver and 1 Gold Clusters. In 1980, the U.S. Congress awarded Lt. Col. Urban the nation’s highest award for valor, the “Congressional Medal of Honor”. President Jimmy Carter described Lt. Col. Urban as the “Greatest Soldier in American History”. Lt. Col. Urban was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in March 1995
History of the Matt Urban Center
The Polish Community Center’s site at 1081 Broadway was built in 1905 as a Dom Polski (Polish Home) Club. Throughout the years the building saw many changes including retail space on the first floor, while maintaining the social club’s presence above. In 1976 The Polish Community Center of Buffalo was incorporated as a cultural/service organization. In the last 40 years, the Center has grown into the multi faceted human service organization that exists today . It now operates eight sites and employs nearly 100 people. On November 11, 2000, the PCCB officially changed its name to the “Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of Western New York” (the Matt Urban Center) and rededicated its mission to serve the needs of the diverse surrounding community under a new corporate identity. By taking the name of Lt. Col. Matt Urban, the PCCB paid honor to the most decorated war veteran in American history, who was born and raised in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood.
The Matt Urban Center’s Mission is to provide programs that revitalize neighborhoods, serve families and change lives."
FYI SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SGT (Join to see) COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. MSG Andrew White SSG William Jones SSG Donald H "Don" Bates CSM Charles Hayden SGT Steve McFarland Sgt (Join to see) Col Carl Whicker Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown PO3 Phyllis Maynard Cynthia Croft
Audie Murphy vs. Lt. Col Matt Urban who is more forgotten?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0SZ82DLyL0
Rest in Peace Matt Urban who died on March 4, 1995 at age 75.
Image:
1. LTC Matt Urban
2. LTC Matt L. Urban gravestone.
3. LTC Ribbons
4. The Matt Urban Story
Medals and military awards awarded to LTC Matt Urban
Medal of Honor
Silver Star with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Purple Heart with one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Gold star French Croix de Guerre with Star
Unit
Presidential Unit Citation [Note 2]
French Croix de Guerre with Palm (Unit Citation - Emblem not authorized)
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, one 3⁄16" silver star, and one 3⁄16" bronze star
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantry Badge.svg Combat Infantryman Badge
Background from cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3031/urban-matt.php
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: 2d Battalion
Division: 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division
Born: 25 August 1919, Buffalo, New York
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 2 July 1941
Place / Date: Renouf, France, 14 June to 3 September 1944
Medal of Honor Citation
"Lieutenant Colonel (then Captain) Matt Urban, l 12-22-1944 United States Army, who distinguished himself by a series of bold, heroic actions, exemplified by singularly outstanding combat leadership, personal bravery, and tenacious devotion to duty, during the period 14 June to 3 September 1944 while assigned to the 2d Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. On 14 June, Captain Urban's company, attacking at Renouf, France, encountered heavy enemy small arms and tank fire. The enemy tanks were unmercifully raking his unit's positions and inflicting heavy casualties. Captain Urban, realizing that his company was in imminent danger of being decimated, armed himself with a bazooka. He worked his way with an ammo carrier through hedgerows, under a continuing barrage of fire, to a point near the tanks. He brazenly exposed himself to the enemy fire and, firing the bazooka, destroyed both tanks. Responding to Captain Urban's action, his company moved forward and routed the enemy. Later that same day, still in the attack near Orglandes, Captain Urban was wounded in the leg by direct fire from a 37mm tank-gun. He refused evacuation and continued to lead his company until they moved into defensive positions for the night. At 0500 hours the next day, still in the attack near Orglandes, Captain Urban, though badly wounded, directed his company in another attack. One hour later he was again wounded. Suffering from two wounds, one serious, he was evacuated to England. In mid-July, while recovering from his wounds, he learned of his unit's severe losses in the hedgerows of Normandy. Realizing his unit's need for battle-tested leaders, he voluntarily left the hospital and hitchhiked his way back to his unit hear St. Lo, France. Arriving at the 2d Battalion Command Post at 1130 hours, 25 July, he found that his unit had jumped-off at 1100 hours in the first attack of Operation Cobra." Still limping from his leg wound, Captain Urban made his way forward to retake command of his company. He found his company held up by strong enemy opposition. Two supporting tanks had been destroyed and another, intact but with no tank commander or gunner, was not moving. He located a lieutenant in charge of the support tanks and directed a plan of attack to eliminate the enemy strong-point. The lieutenant and a sergeant were immediately killed by the heavy enemy fire when they tried to mount the tank. Captain Urban, though physically hampered by his leg wound and knowing quick action had to be taken, dashed through the scathing fire and mounted the tank. With enemy bullets ricocheting from the tank, Captain Urban ordered the tank forward and, completely exposed to the enemy fire, manned the machine gun and placed devastating fire on the enemy. His action, in the face of enemy fire, galvanized the battalion into action and they attacked and destroyed the enemy position. On 2 August, Captain Urban was wounded in the chest by shell fragments and, disregarding the recommendation of the Battalion Surgeon, again refused evacuation. On 6 August, Captain Urban became the commander of the 2d Battalion. On 15 August, he was again wounded but remained with his unit. On 3 September, the 2d Battalion was given the mission of establishing a crossing-point on the Meuse River near Heer, Belgium. The enemy planned to stop the advance of the allied Army by concentrating heavy forces at the Meuse. The 2d Battalion, attacking toward the crossing-point, encountered fierce enemy artillery, small arms and mortar fire which stopped the attack. Captain Urban quickly moved from his command post to the lead position of the battalion. Reorganizing the attacking elements, he personally led a charge toward the enemy's strong-point. As the charge moved across the open terrain, Captain Urban was seriously wounded in the neck. Although unable to talk above a whisper from the paralyzing neck wound, and in danger of losing his life, he refused to be evacuated until the enemy was routed and his battalion had secured the crossing-point on the Meuse River. Captain Urban's personal leadership, limitless bravery, and repeated extraordinary exposure to enemy fire served as an inspiration to his entire battalion. His valorous and intrepid actions reflect the utmost credit on him and uphold the noble traditions of the United States."
Background from urbanctr.org/about/history/
"Matt Urban Human Services Center of Western New York
On November 11, 2000, the Polish Community Center of Buffalo was renamed in honor of Lt. Col. Matt Urban. Lt. Col. Urban was arguably the most highly decorated soldier in American History. He grew up at 1153 Broadway, steps from the Polish Community Center. In his youth he participated in the Center’s social activities and the traditions of the Broadway Fillmore Polonia neighborhood. The Center is proud to bear the name of a true American Hero.
A plaque hangs in the Center’s hallway as a reminder of this remarkable American Soldier’s achievements. It reads:
Lt. Col. Matt Urban was born on August 25, 1919 in Buffalo of Polish immigrants and raised at 1153 Broadway and attended School #57. He entered the U.S. Army in 1941, serving as a Captain with the 2nd Battalion, 60th Regiment, 9th Infantry Division in France during World War II. He received 28 decorations, including the Silver Star (1 OLC), Bronze Star (2OLC) with “V” device, Purple Heart (6 OLC) and NYS Conspicuous Cross with 4 Silver and 1 Gold Clusters. In 1980, the U.S. Congress awarded Lt. Col. Urban the nation’s highest award for valor, the “Congressional Medal of Honor”. President Jimmy Carter described Lt. Col. Urban as the “Greatest Soldier in American History”. Lt. Col. Urban was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in March 1995
History of the Matt Urban Center
The Polish Community Center’s site at 1081 Broadway was built in 1905 as a Dom Polski (Polish Home) Club. Throughout the years the building saw many changes including retail space on the first floor, while maintaining the social club’s presence above. In 1976 The Polish Community Center of Buffalo was incorporated as a cultural/service organization. In the last 40 years, the Center has grown into the multi faceted human service organization that exists today . It now operates eight sites and employs nearly 100 people. On November 11, 2000, the PCCB officially changed its name to the “Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of Western New York” (the Matt Urban Center) and rededicated its mission to serve the needs of the diverse surrounding community under a new corporate identity. By taking the name of Lt. Col. Matt Urban, the PCCB paid honor to the most decorated war veteran in American history, who was born and raised in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood.
The Matt Urban Center’s Mission is to provide programs that revitalize neighborhoods, serve families and change lives."
FYI SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SGT (Join to see) COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. MSG Andrew White SSG William Jones SSG Donald H "Don" Bates CSM Charles Hayden SGT Steve McFarland Sgt (Join to see) Col Carl Whicker Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown PO3 Phyllis Maynard Cynthia Croft
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SGT John Robinson - Thank you for sharing.
We had the good fortune of having one of his uniforms on display at a dining out on Spangdaulem AB while assigned to 5/7th ADA BN.
We had the good fortune of having one of his uniforms on display at a dining out on Spangdaulem AB while assigned to 5/7th ADA BN.
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Bob Keeshan, Elvis, Tom Selleck, Paul Newman, Hugh Hefner, Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Charlton, Heston and Jamie Farr to name a few!
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SFC James Smith - No, He was Captain Kangaroo in the kid's TV series but a Sergeant in the USMC
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Everyone knows their celebs that have served in the Armed forces.
But Everyone is forgetting a few.
President Ronald Reagan served in the Army during WWII with the motion picture unit.
Deforest Kelly served in the Army doing the same.
Jimmy Doohan (Scotty From Star Trek) was in the Canadian Army and was at Normandy
Walter Matthau was in the Army Air Force during WWII and served with Jimmy Stewart in the same Unit. Supposedly as his aircraft gunner.
Jack Lemmon served in the US Navy as an Ensign.
Tom Selleck served in the Army national Guard
I am sure that there are more celebs than this that have served our country.
But Everyone is forgetting a few.
President Ronald Reagan served in the Army during WWII with the motion picture unit.
Deforest Kelly served in the Army doing the same.
Jimmy Doohan (Scotty From Star Trek) was in the Canadian Army and was at Normandy
Walter Matthau was in the Army Air Force during WWII and served with Jimmy Stewart in the same Unit. Supposedly as his aircraft gunner.
Jack Lemmon served in the US Navy as an Ensign.
Tom Selleck served in the Army national Guard
I am sure that there are more celebs than this that have served our country.
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SFC Mike Appleby
Ronald Reagan served in a Reserve Cavalry unit in Iowa (1937) before the war started then branch transferred to tha AAF in 42.
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Eddie Albert was a coxswain (is that correct?) in the Coast Guard. Secretly took pictures of port facilities for military intelligence. He earned a Bronze Star with "V" for driving a landing craft into the beaches of Tarawa to rescue 47 Marines trapped under fire.
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SFC Mike Appleby - Yes, and also during WWII Ronald Reagan was a Captain in the US Army.
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Wonder if he did for fatigues what he does for Wranglers? Whole new reason to like St. Geo!
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Clint Eastwood
Gene Hackman
Willie Nelson
Charlton Heston
Johnny Cash
Morgan Freeman
Steve McQueen
Humphrey Bogart
Paul Newman
Lee Marvin
Gene Hackman
Willie Nelson
Charlton Heston
Johnny Cash
Morgan Freeman
Steve McQueen
Humphrey Bogart
Paul Newman
Lee Marvin
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
SPC (Join to see) - Yes, also Charles Durning was one of the few survivors of the Malmandy Massacre when the Nazi's machine gunned over 200 POWS He and two others escaped the Nazi's by sliding down a hill into the woods. He had to come back later and ID his murdered fellow soldiers. Charles Durning was also in the Battle of the bulge He had received a silver Star and three purple Hearts and and in each case for very serious wounds. Charles Durning had lived through hell during WWII. More recently He was invited to the Dedication of the new WWII Memorial in Washington, DC
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