While under enemy fire at #ChosinReservoir, @USMC LT John Yancy led brave multiple counterattacks despite being shot in the face and body multiple times. They counted 57 entry & exit bullet holes in Yancy's field jacket. Learn More: https://t.co/2zhYxTkYB7pic.twitter.com/i1ZxLo0oe2
Captain Yancey attempted to return to service as an executive officer during the Vietnam War, however, the Marine Corps denied Captain Yancey a return to service on account of his battle wounds leaving him nearly without teeth; to which he responded “Hell, I wasn’t planning on biting the sonsofbitches to death.”[13]
As per Wikipedia:
Captain Yancey attempted to return to service as an executive officer during the Vietnam War, however, the Marine Corps denied Captain Yancey a return to service on account of his battle wounds leaving him nearly without teeth; to which he responded “Hell, I wasn’t planning on biting the sonsofbitches to death.”[13]
Definitely a man among men.