16-302 Garand Picture of the Day

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Last Cavalry Charge in US history led by Lt Edwin Ramsey of G Troop of the 26th Cavalry (Philippine Scouts) on Jan 16, 1942 at Morong on Bataan Peninsula. They held the position for five hours until reinforcements arrived. They used the Model 1911 pistol during the charge (sabers were withdrawn in 1935) and after dismount, the M1 rifle


Lt Ramsey was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for this action