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underpants

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1. How did he survive? I need to read the article.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed May 15, 2019, 03:49 PM

May 2019

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From my Army training I know that mines are not really meant to kill. Injuring a soldier takes 3-4 out of the battle caring for him. I thought grenades were mostly meant for killing. Like I said I need to read the article.

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Obituaries: Robert Maxwell, Medal of Honor recipient who fell on grenade to save lives, dies at 98 [View all] mahatmakanejeeves May 2019 OP

How did he survive? I need to read the article. underpants May 2019 #1

Since he died in Bend, Oregon, the story is probably also at OregonLive. NT mahatmakanejeeves May 2019 #2

that is a testament to army blankets. what wool can do. pansypoo53219 May 2019 #3

A quaker to boot! juxtaposed May 2019 #4