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135: Belleau Wood – A Cut Deeper with Captain Mac Caldwell

History That Doesn't Suck

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George Hamilton and the Battle of Bella Wood

George Hamilton is an iconic figure of one five's history. He was a member of first battalion fifth Marines, a company commander. Captain Hamilton knew that in order to gain the advantage over the enemy, they had to seize Hill 142. When he entered the treeline, his Marines tell the story and he was actually recommended for the Medal of Honor - which was eventually reduced to distinguished service cross.

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