Most of these characters names, at least, are recognizable by the majority of people today
From Left to Right —- Generals Alvaro Obregon, Pacho Villa, and John “Blackjack” Pershing meet at Fort Bliss, Texas, 1913. 1st Lt. George S. Patton is in the far right behind Pershing’s shoulder.
My Grandpa, 1st LT. Cleon B. Warren, was assigned to Pershing's Detail to pursue Villa in S Texas and points beyond. I have his issue Colt .45 revolver on the desk in front of me as I write this. They just don't make 'em like that anymore (men or weapons.)
Sure don't (with a few possible exceptions). I'll bet that Colt has plenty of good, honest holster wear on it, from being packed all through northern Mexico on the 1st LT's hip.
Yessir, I shoot it a few times a year just for the fun of it. Darned accurate for fixed sights. Thanks for the pics! I hope Grandpa will turn up in one someday, as we have very few of him from that period of his life.
I got Villa and Pershing, but forgot about Obregon and Patton. Alas.
ReplyDeletePeople forget that George Smith Patton was the man who captured Pancho Villa.
ReplyDeletePatton was a bad ass from the beginning.
DeleteMy Grandpa, 1st LT. Cleon B. Warren, was assigned to Pershing's Detail to pursue Villa in S Texas and points beyond. I have his issue Colt .45 revolver on the desk in front of me as I write this. They just don't make 'em like that anymore (men or weapons.)
ReplyDeleteSure don't (with a few possible exceptions). I'll bet that Colt has plenty of good, honest holster wear on it, from being packed all through northern Mexico on the 1st LT's hip.
DeleteYessir, I shoot it a few times a year just for the fun of it. Darned accurate for fixed sights. Thanks for the pics! I hope Grandpa will turn up in one someday, as we have very few of him from that period of his life.
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