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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
You wouldn’t think it based on their appearance, but this is the senior staff of the 7th Marines in January of 1944. Leaders who weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty….that’s real leadership. Marine Corps legend Lt. Colonel Chesty Puller is second on the left.
The Battle of Cape Gloucester was fought on the Island of New Britain from December of 1943 to January of 1944. It was the second landing for the 1st Marine Division of the war following Guadalcanal. The Marines victory on New Britain would cost them over 300 men killed in action with over 1000 casualties.
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Not sure you would call Chesty Puller "senior staff" to his face
Chesty was regimental commander leading the front while generals and admirals were the commanding the Operation and battle :
William H. Rupertus
Julian N. Frisbie
William_J._Whaling
Chesty wasn't a general yet.
he isn't even mentioned in the order of battle
Keep in mind Seniors are the Senior enlisted.. Senior Staff regimental level would be NCO's ; E6 just below GunnySergeants not the Officers.
So i doubt anybody would call combat marine officers "staff" , would be very confusing.
Also... Staff Officers is those at headquarters; as such pretty insulting to Chesty and those like him, who got their hands dirty.
