Eric Found A Matching Unit Infantry man!

cirelaw · 10-14-2012, 01:57 PM

George Anderson had sold me an artillery luger rig and matching board. I finally found an Infantry soldier from the 169! Its nice to put a face to your gun!!

Jan C Still · 10-14-2012, 03:57 PM

Eric
Outstanding!!! LP08 rig marked to the 169 Infantry Regiment and period photograph of a 169 Infantry Regiment soldier.
Jan

cirelaw · 10-14-2012, 04:10 PM

Thank You Jan! You more than anyone know its still out there! Thank you for the opportunity!

cirelaw · 10-14-2012, 05:19 PM

Photograph of 5. Kompanie. II. Batallion, I.R 169, taken just weeks before 1st July 1916. II Batallionskommander Haupmann Schilling is on horseback.

CAP Black · 10-15-2012, 11:45 AM

Soldier had a rifle and he would also have an LP08? Seems strange - from what I've read.
thanx
Jack

alanint · 10-15-2012, 04:34 PM

Did anyone NOT smoke back then????

DavidJayUden · 10-15-2012, 04:42 PM

Think any of them lived long enough to die of lung cancer?
dju

cirelaw · 10-15-2012, 05:04 PM

That was the least of their problems!

saab-bob · 10-15-2012, 06:25 PM

I doubt if anyone in those days where even aware of the long term effects of smoking. Most all of the GI's in WW2 smoked as well. My father-in -law (RIP) started smoking in WW2 and continued into the 1990's. When his Dr told him to stop smoking or die,he finally did. Once I asked him, if he had known the long term effects of smoking,would he have started smoking during the war? He said yes,since he wasn't sure if he was going to be alive the next day,a nice calming smoke was worth the risk.
Bob

cirelaw · 10-15-2012, 07:20 PM

My father a Navy man and RN died of lung cancer and disregarded the warnings. I enjoyed cuban cigars in Costa Rico and since my near death haven't smoked or had a drink. A coma is a pleasent way to detox! I'm kidding of course!

dond · 10-17-2012, 09:12 AM

I remember the very early TV show "Hit Parade" in the fifties. It was sponsored by Lucky Strike Cigarettes. At the end of the program they would plug how many cartons of smokes were donated to overseas troops and to the VA hospitals!!! Have times changed or what?
Best regards, Don

tudorbug · 10-17-2012, 10:45 AM

General of the Army Dwight David Eisenhower was, in times of stress at least, a four pack a day smoker and this could be supplemented by up to 15 cups of coffee a day.

He died in February 1969 after nearly a year in Ward Eight of Walter Reed Army Hospital of congestive heart failure after two previous heart attacks, the first in 1955 while he was President Eisenhower.

Smoking was generally accepted in those days and not the health risk that it is now known to be.

David

Greg B. · 11-24-2012, 07:41 PM

As a 30 year veteran of pipe and cigar I once met a Canadian WW1 vet about 1968. He was gassed in that war and they gave him a year and a half to live. When I met him he was up on the roof of his summer cottage putting down plywood with nails hanging out of one side of his mouth and a cigarette on the other. During WW2 he was a sargent major (they are like a sargent only more vicious LOL) in his son's regiment. He made life absolutely miserable for his kid who was a private because if he didn't the other guys in the troop would have.

I quit smoking about three years ago because it was costing $200/mo. and I didn`t want to push my luck. Cirelaw, did you ever try a Davidoff Special R - made in the Domimican Republic. I liked these better than the Cuban brands I tried.

cirelaw · 11-24-2012, 07:56 PM

When I lived in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica, one of the locals' wife who was Cuban brought with her twice a month the best Cuban cigars available. Presentation boxes of Davidoff, Partegas, Monte Cristo and Cohiba etc. She would sell boxs for 20 bucks. Coming home we would remove the label though we were never checked. I miss the smell of a fresh Cuban. That is the cigar of course. Eric aka cirelaw

Greg B. · 11-25-2012, 10:36 AM

Great prices for some of the best cigars made. Up here in Canada we can buy Cuban cigars without any problem.

PS, I always enjoy the pictures of your collection. Take care.

Greg B.

cirelaw · 11-25-2012, 01:39 PM

Who would believe Castro would out live 5 presidents!

sheepherder · 11-25-2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirelaw

A coma is a pleasant way to detox!

Chemo-therapy is an easy way to lose 40 pounds in three weeks...But it ain't cheap...

(The anti-nausea drugs are big bucks as well)...

cirelaw · 11-25-2012, 02:22 PM

A few of the legends. U.S. Grant who was said to smoke up to five a day and died of throat cancer!!

cirelaw · 11-25-2012, 02:27 PM

I detoxed in a coma in Punta Rainus, Costa Rico!!!Plenty of Ciprin and Heperin! A hell of a way to detox. No bad no good stuff for almost elevan years!

Curly1 · 11-25-2012, 02:55 PM

Churchill is said to have smoked over 200,000 cigars in his lifetime.

10-14-2012, 01:57 PM	#1
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Eric Found A Matching Unit Infantry man! George Anderson had sold me an artillery luger rig and matching board. I finally found an Infantry soldier from the 169! Its nice to put a face to your gun!! Attached Images

10-14-2012, 05:19 PM	#4
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	169th (8th Baden) Infanty Regiment Photograph of 5. Kompanie. II. Batallion, I.R 169, taken just weeks before 1st July 1916. II Batallionskommander Haupmann Schilling is on horseback. Attached Thumbnails

10-15-2012, 05:04 PM	#8
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	That was the least of their problems! Attached Thumbnails

10-15-2012, 06:25 PM	#9
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	I doubt if anyone in those days where even aware of the long term effects of smoking. Most all of the GI's in WW2 smoked as well. My father-in -law (RIP) started smoking in WW2 and continued into the 1990's. When his Dr told him to stop smoking or die,he finally did. Once I asked him, if he had known the long term effects of smoking,would he have started smoking during the war? He said yes,since he wasn't sure if he was going to be alive the next day,a nice calming smoke was worth the risk. Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

11-24-2012, 07:56 PM	#14
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	When I lived in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica, one of the locals' wife who was Cuban brought with her twice a month the best Cuban cigars available. Presentation boxes of Davidoff, Partegas, Monte Cristo and Cohiba etc. She would sell boxs for 20 bucks. Coming home we would remove the label though we were never checked. I miss the smell of a fresh Cuban. That is the cigar of course. Eric aka cirelaw Attached Images

10-14-2012, 03:57 PM	#2
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Eric Outstanding!!! LP08 rig marked to the 169 Infantry Regiment and period photograph of a 169 Infantry Regiment soldier. Jan

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Thank You Jan! You more than anyone know its still out there! Thank you for the opportunity!

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CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	Soldier had a rifle and he would also have an LP08? Seems strange - from what I've read. thanx Jack

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alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Did anyone NOT smoke back then????

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Think any of them lived long enough to die of lung cancer? dju

10-15-2012, 07:20 PM	#10
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	My father a Navy man and RN died of lung cancer and disregarded the warnings. I enjoyed cuban cigars in Costa Rico and since my near death haven't smoked or had a drink. A coma is a pleasent way to detox! I'm kidding of course!

10-17-2012, 09:12 AM	#11
dond User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 34 Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	I remember the very early TV show "Hit Parade" in the fifties. It was sponsored by Lucky Strike Cigarettes. At the end of the program they would plug how many cartons of smokes were donated to overseas troops and to the VA hospitals!!! Have times changed or what? Best regards, Don

10-17-2012, 10:45 AM	#12
tudorbug Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	General of the Army Dwight David Eisenhower was, in times of stress at least, a four pack a day smoker and this could be supplemented by up to 15 cups of coffee a day. He died in February 1969 after nearly a year in Ward Eight of Walter Reed Army Hospital of congestive heart failure after two previous heart attacks, the first in 1955 while he was President Eisenhower. Smoking was generally accepted in those days and not the health risk that it is now known to be. David

11-24-2012, 07:41 PM	#13
Greg B. User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	As a 30 year veteran of pipe and cigar I once met a Canadian WW1 vet about 1968. He was gassed in that war and they gave him a year and a half to live. When I met him he was up on the roof of his summer cottage putting down plywood with nails hanging out of one side of his mouth and a cigarette on the other. During WW2 he was a sargent major (they are like a sargent only more vicious LOL) in his son's regiment. He made life absolutely miserable for his kid who was a private because if he didn't the other guys in the troop would have. I quit smoking about three years ago because it was costing $200/mo. and I didn`t want to push my luck. Cirelaw, did you ever try a Davidoff Special R - made in the Domimican Republic. I liked these better than the Cuban brands I tried.

11-25-2012, 10:36 AM	#15
Greg B. User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Great prices for some of the best cigars made. Up here in Canada we can buy Cuban cigars without any problem. PS, I always enjoy the pictures of your collection. Take care. Greg B.

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Who would believe Castro would out live 5 presidents!

11-25-2012, 02:22 PM	#18
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	A few of the legends. U.S. Grant who was said to smoke up to five a day and died of throat cancer!! Attached Images

11-25-2012, 02:27 PM	#19
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	I detoxed in a coma in Punta Rainus, Costa Rico!!!Plenty of Ciprin and Heperin! A hell of a way to detox. No bad no good stuff for almost elevan years!

11-25-2012, 02:55 PM	#20
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,247 Thanks: 125 Thanked 717 Times in 374 Posts	Churchill is said to have smoked over 200,000 cigars in his lifetime. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary