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Old 12-26-2005, 01:28 AM   #1
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Harry "Gunner" Kenton, USMC - American hero

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Old 12-26-2005, 02:04 AM   #2
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Great story!
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Old 12-26-2005, 06:52 AM   #3
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Yes it is, good stuff James.
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Old 12-26-2005, 08:56 AM   #4
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And again, great stuff!
Thanks for posting the pics too.
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that must be great actually being able to say to visitors "see that, i carried that into battle with me" how much is $25 in 1954 in todays money?
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Old 12-26-2005, 10:07 AM   #6
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Great stuff JP... Its good to see Harry up and running around in his yard like that...
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..... how much is $25 in 1954 in todays money?
I am sure there are references that depict that comparison. My remembrances are, for example, that in 1954 $25 would buy a full basket of groceries or 10 gallons (US) of gas (petrol) or five dress shirts or four cases of Budweiser beer, etc.
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Interesting stuff!
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Great stuff, and I again I render a salute.
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Kinda wierd for an Army Brat to say this but:

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how are you an army guy?
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I think he means his dad or brother is (or was, I forget already) in the Army.
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No. Im going to join the Army sooner or later. To be honest, i dont what that truly stands for. I just like saying it.
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You really should know what something means before you say it. Semper fi is short for semper fidelis, latin for always faithful. It is typically what Marines say to each other.
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