Odell M. Conoley Archives – UNTO THE BREACH

UNTO THE BREACH

Military History

October 7, 2019 Chris Carter Chesty Puller, Julian N. Frisbie, Odell M. Conoley, Real American Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps, World War II

The ‘Fightingest’ Skippers of the 7th Marines

While researching the Battle of Cape Gloucester, I came across this photo of the 7th Marine Regiment’s commanders in January

Real American Heroes

December 26, 1943 Real American Heroes Cape Gloucester valor awards, Odell M. Conoley, U.S. Marine Corps Silver Star recipients, World War II Silver Star recipients

Odell M. Conoley’s Silver Star citation

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the SILVER STAR MEDAL to LIEUTENANT COLONEL ODELL M. CONOLEY,

Real American Heroes

October 26, 1942 Real American Heroes Guadalcanal valor, Odell M. Conoley, U.S. Marine Corps Navy Cross recipients, World War II Navy Cross recipients

Odell M. Conoley’s Navy Cross citation

2nd Battalion, 7th Marines