Devil Dogs in Kilts?

**macwilkin** · 27th November 07, 08:17 PM

Gents,

I've removed two posts with political statements -- I would refer you to the house rules here at Xmarks regarding these type of posts.

Regards,

Todd

**12stones** · 27th November 07, 09:29 PM

USMC Sergeant 1/96 - 11/03. Parachute rigger.

**Larry124** · 27th November 07, 09:55 PM

No service for me, but thank you for what you do and have done.

The Marine in my family was my maternal grandfather Otto Frishman. Born in Saxony Germany, he emigrated to the US prior to WWI. The family story is to escape a pending arranged marriage.

In WWI he enlisted in the USMC and became a SSgt and interpreter and served at Belleau Wood – the original “Devil Dogs”.

**Nighthawk** · 27th November 07, 10:03 PM

I have no service myself either- I was going through physicals and discovered that my right knee is arthritic. I have a long and proud military heritage. I have my great great grandfather Wolfe's musket, bayonet, Bible, and all of his officers badges (not to mention his immigration paperwork) from his service in the Civil War. I have two ancestors on my mothers side (Leddy's) who served in the Union Irish Brigades. All of my uncles on my mothers side (pilots) and a few others whom I can't think of off the top of my head. So as previously stated- thank you all for your service. It means more to us than we can ever express.

Here's one for the whole lot o' ya!

**8up** · 27th November 07, 11:05 PM

US Army 1988-91
Ft. Polk, LA
Combat Engineer

US Army Reserve 91-92
Camp Mabry, Austin
Army Intelligence

Now, a Firefighter in a pipe band.

**rdjmchris** · 27th November 07, 11:05 PM

Been in the Army since 91. Airborne Infantry mostly in Italy and The Division, but a I did couple years with 1st Cav.

**ugm84** · 27th November 07, 11:56 PM

15 years US Navy Submarine Service vet. "Bubblehead" to the core.

**OFCJAX** · 28th November 07, 12:16 AM

USMC 94-98 0351 1st Bn 8th MARDIV Camp Lejeune, NC
USMCR 98-99 5811 MP Co A(-) Lexington, KY

**pipesndrumsnun** · 28th November 07, 07:15 AM

Please 'splain for us non-military (or at least for me!): what is a Devil Dog and a Jar Head? Is "jar head" because of the hair cut? And, since we are at it, what is the derivation of the term "leather neck"? Are there any other names that I need to be "up" on?
THANKS for the explanations and for your service!!

**macwilkin** · 28th November 07, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by pipesndrumsnun

Please 'splain for us non-military (or at least for me!): what is a Devil Dog and a Jar Head? Is "jar head" because of the hair cut? And, since we are at it, what is the derivation of the term "leather neck"? Are there any other names that I need to be "up" on?
THANKS for the explanations and for your service!!

For an interesting article about the "Devil Dog", please visit:

http://german.about.com/od/culture/a/germyth13.htm

The author provides a very interesting & respectful look at the "Teufelshunde"/"Devil Dog" story from WWI. He also does mention his sources.

Regards,

Todd