Would the Generation of Today be like These Guys.

**Blue** · 15 Sep 09, 14:27

Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

AG And Gunny

A pox on both of you. And that's rich coming from one guy who lives in the Redneck Riviera and another who self proclaims to be from the boonies of the boonies!

It would be Kentucky of which you speak, anyway.

Not bragging about it mind you, but we have a region that fits the criteria you speak of. We call it McDonald County. Located in the very southwest corner of Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Oklahoma. Trust me, its a little scary. When you see Redneck and Hillbilly pictures on the net that go to the extreme. A high percentage of those come from right there.

As for the kids today? I believe they would do it...at least the kids I know.

And I'll bet they are all Scouts aren't they?

And I also believe we already had WW 3...it was called the Cold War.

I've considered that very notion a few times, but wondered how it would really qualify as a world war when there seemed to be so few major players while the rest of the world was just victims or pawns. That could be a thread topic on its own I think. Was the cold war really WW3?

**tankie** · 15 Sep 09, 15:00

Originally Posted by Enterpriser

I am going to assume that you mean either one Tank regiments soldier's sister was married to another soldier in the same Tank Regiment or alternatively that a set of brothers in the Regiment were married to a set of sisters from another family............otherwise

Brett.

Actually it happens a lot , in the 1ST RTR there were severals ets of brothers , cousins etc etc , if a guy joined and his brother wanted to join but he chose another outfit , the 1st brother could make a claim on him and have him listed to his regiment , at least im led to believe that ,is that a correct assumption C/A .

**Albany Rifles** · 15 Sep 09, 15:38

[QUOTE=7thsfsniper;673233]Not bragging about it mind you, but we have a region that fits the criteria you speak of. We call it McDonald County. Located in the very southwest corner of Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Oklahoma. Trust me, its a little scary. When you see Redneck and Hillbilly pictures on the net that go to the extreme. A high percentage of those come from right there.

I've been in that part of MO, just last year at this time. I was on a CW tour so I was visiting Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, Mine Creek, FT Scott, Honey Springs, etc. I know what you mean!)

And I'll bet they are all Scouts aren't they?

Some are...some are on my son's volleyball team at school. Others are kids I know at church and just some kids in our neighborhood. As with any generation they just need to be led and given the proper guidance and reason.

I've considered that very notion a few times, but wondered how it would really qualify as a world war when there seemed to be so few major players while the rest of the world was just victims or pawns. That could be a thread topic on its own I think. Was the cold war really WW3?QUOTE]

I consider it WW 3 since it was huge in scale and scope and involved combat throughout the world. Much of the post colonial combat in Africa was driven by Cold War concerns; ditto with Asia and Latin America. And I am with James Woolsley when he says we are in WW 4 now.[/

**Blue** · 16 Sep 09, 00:15

[QUOTE]

Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

I've been in that part of MO, just last year at this time. I was on a CW tour so I was visiting Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, Mine Creek, FT Scott, Honey Springs, etc. I know what you mean!)

Aww man!! I wish I had known. Give me a shout if your ever out this way again.

So which one of those did like best and did you visit Eureka Springs AR when you went to Pea Ridge? I have always liked Pea Ridge, but FT Scott is well restored.

**Maxor** · 16 Sep 09, 00:25

I think that there is a good chance that it would / could happen. Right after 9/11 I was 19 years old and allready in the airforce. Alot of my peers backhome expressed strong interest in joining the armed services to me to seek out retrobution. Had not within 18 months the opposition party and the media started to bash the idea of armed conflict on most of the middle east and instead opped to stupport it and enlistment, I am fairly certain that huge numbers would have joined. AS it was large numbers did join but not quite in that mass. The US doesn't have the same population density though so I doubt that at any point we could have gotten 160 from the same block.

**Albany Rifles** · 16 Sep 09, 17:50

[QUOTE=7thsfsniper;673399]

Aww man!! I wish I had known. Give me a shout if your ever out this way again.

So which one of those did like best and did you visit Eureka Springs AR when you went to Pea Ridge? I have always liked Pea Ridge, but FT Scott is well restored.

I was on a guided tour so I wasn't able to go out on my own.

I think I enjoyed Mine Creek the best sicne it was the culmination of such a huge campaign (Sterling Price's 1864 Raid). On our entire tour we went to Lexington (Hemp Bales), Lone Jack, Newtonia,, Carthage, Springfield/Wilson's Creek, Westport, Lawrence, FT Scott, Honey Springs, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Mine Creek.

I think Honey Springs was the most intriguing, but I agree with you on Pea Ridge.

I came away with a lot more respect for both Curtis and Price.

**Kernow** · 16 Sep 09, 21:31

Originally Posted by tankie

Actually it happens a lot , in the 1ST RTR there were severals ets of brothers , cousins etc etc , if a guy joined and his brother wanted to join but he chose another outfit , the 1st brother could make a claim on him and have him listed to his regiment , at least im led to believe that ,is that a correct assumption C/A .

You are correct in your assumption. I had a good mate in 'D Sqn', three years later his brother arrived and was posted to 'A Sqn', his brother claimed him, and off he went to 'D Sqn', great guys by the way. The later became my Gunner.

**Kernow** · 16 Sep 09, 21:35

WWI generation to be honoured
A History and Honour news article
16 Sep 09

The passing of the World War One generation will be formally marked by a national event which will take place at Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, Wednesday 11 November 2009.

The service will recognise not only the military contribution in World War One but also that of the civilian population and will take place in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

This year saw the passing of the three remaining veterans of the First World War living in the UK; 108-year-old William Stone in January, and both Henry Allingham, 113, and Harry Patch, 111, in July.

Veterans Minister Kevan Jones said:

"With the passing of the three remaining World War One veterans resident in the UK this year it is imperative for us to remember the sacrifice made by this incredibly brave generation. This event will bring the nation together to pay their respects, and ensure that their endeavours are never forgotten."

Millions of men and women from across the Empire served in the UK Armed Forces during the First World War, which saw more than one million British and Commonwealth troops lose their lives.

The WWI generation included those associated with the horrors of the trenches, those engaged in duties at sea and in the air, and those working back home in vital support roles.

The war left an enduring impact on those serving and on the nation as a whole. The passing of this generation is a significant milestone in our nation's history.

The attendees of the service will consist of a broad cross-section of the population of the UK with links to WWI and the Lord Lieutenants in each county will nominate people to represent their areas.

In addition, attendees will include members of the Armed Forces and the Government, Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other VIPs.

**dave lukins** · 16 Sep 09, 23:03

"The passing of the World War One generation will be formally marked by a national event which will take place at Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, Wednesday 11 November 2009."

In todays climate and feelings on all things military, this Government are well advised to take a seat at the rear.:(

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