Grizzled Motherfuckers appreciation thread.

[shitting]

^^Thank you.

 

 

Yeah, dude looks gay at first, but he had his arm trapped under a boulder, starved in a canyon for a few days, drank his own piss to avoid dehydration, and cut his arm off with that knife he is holding so he could go hiking a few miles for help = grizzled.

 

 

Jesus christ...You'd think he would have cut his arm off at the elbow, but he sawed through the middle of his forearm. That would have taken FOREVER. grizzled.

[shai]

I'm shaving the beard tonight...It's offically Pissing Me Off, and it's gotta go. It was nice in the winter, but it's fucking me up in July. I'm not cutting my hair though, so I'll still be semi-grizzled.

[SUR X3]

Jesus christ...You'd think he would have cut his arm off at the elbow' date=' but he sawed through the middle of his forearm. That would have taken FOREVER. grizzled.[/quote']

 

 

Nah he did it at the wrist.

[Schnitzel]

I found this on a plaque in the middle of nowhere on a road trip...

 

 

they had loads of posters of this guy in the tube stations in London when they were commemorating war veterans

[HAL]

Clarence Sasser

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp5c. Sasser distinguished himself while assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion. He was serving as a medical aidman with Company A, 3d Battalion, on a reconnaissance in force operation. His company was making an air assault when suddenly it was taken under heavy small arms, recoilless rifle, machinegun and rocket fire from well fortified enemy positions on 3 sides of the landing zone. During the first few minutes, over 30 casualties were sustained. Without hesitation, Sp5c. Sasser ran across an open rice paddy through a hail of fire to assist the wounded. After helping 1 man to safety, was painfully wounded in the left shoulder by fragments of an exploding rocket. Refusing medical attention, he ran through a barrage of rocket and automatic weapons fire to aid casualties of the initial attack and, after giving them urgently needed treatment, continued to search for other wounded. Despite 2 additional wounds immobilizing his legs, he dragged himself through the mud toward another soldier 100 meters away. Although in agonizing pain and faint from loss of blood, Sp5c. Sasser reached the man, treated him, and proceeded on to encourage another group of soldiers to crawl 200 meters to relative safety. There he attended their wounds for 5 hours until they were evacuated. Sp5c. Sasser's extraordinary heroism is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army."

 

Walter Singleton

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Singleton's company was conducting combat operations when the lead platoon received intense small arms, automatic weapons, rocket, and mortar fire from a well entrenched enemy force. As the company fought its way forward, the extremely heavy enemy fire caused numerous friendly casualties. Sensing the need for early treatment of the wounded, Sgt. Singleton quickly moved from his relatively safe position in the rear of the foremost point of the advance and made numerous trips through the enemy killing zone to move the injured men out of the danger area. Noting that a large part of the enemy fire was coming from a hedgerow, he seized a machinegun and assaulted the key enemy location, delivering devastating fire as he advanced. He forced his way through the hedgerow directly into the enemy strong point. Although he was mortally wounded, his fearless attack killed 8 of the enemy and drove the remainder from the hedgerow. Sgt. Singleton's bold actions completely disorganized the enemy defense and saved the lives of many of his comrades. His daring initiative selfless devotion to duty and indomitable fighting spirit reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps, and his performance upheld the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service."

 

James Stockdale

"Stockdale...deliberately inflicted a near-mortal wound to his person in order to convince his captors of his willingness to give up his life rather than capitulate. He was subsequently discovered and revived by the North Vietnamese who, convinced of his indomitable spirit, abated in their employment of excessive harassment and torture toward all of the Prisoners of War." So reads the Congressional Medal of Honor citation for James Bond Stockdale. Shot down over North Vietnam in 1965, he endured seven years of captivity as a Prisoner of War, one of the longest such ordeals in American history. Tortured 15 times, he was forced to wear vise-like heavy leg irons for two years, and spent four of the seven years in solitary confinement, in total darkness. Though his captors held his body prisoner, their relentless attempts to break his spirit never succeeded. Throughout his captivity, Stockdale's steadfast refusal to cooperate with the enemy kept alive the spirit of resistance in his fellow POWs. When his story was told on his release in 1973, the story of his courage and endurance became an inspiration to Americans everywhere. "

 

Angelo Liteky

"Chaplain Liteky distinguished himself by exceptional heroism while serving with Company A, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade. He was participating in a search and destroy operation when Company A came under intense fire from a battalion size enemy force. Momentarily stunned from the immediate encounter that ensued, the men hugged the ground for cover. Observing 2 wounded men, Chaplain Liteky moved to within 15 meters of an enemy machine gun position to reach them, placing himself between the enemy and the wounded men. When there was a brief respite in the fighting, he managed to drag them to the relative safety of the landing zone. Inspired by his courageous actions, the company rallied and began placing a heavy volume of fire upon the enemy's positions. In a magnificent display of courage and leadership, Chaplain Liteky began moving upright through the enemy fire, administering last rites to the dying and evacuating the wounded. Noticing another trapped and seriously wounded man, Chaplain Liteky crawled to his aid. Realizing that the wounded man was too heavy to carry, he rolled on his back, placed the man on his chest and through sheer determination and fortitude crawled back to the landing zone using his elbows and heels to push himself along. pausing for breath momentarily, he returned to the action and came upon a man entangled in the dense, thorny underbrush. Once more intense enemy fire was directed at him, but Chaplain Liteky stood his ground and calmly broke the vines and carried the man to the landing zone for evacuation. On several occasions when the landing zone was under small arms and rocket fire, Chaplain Liteky stood up in the face of hostile fire and personally directed the medivac helicopters into and out of the area. With the wounded safely evacuated, Chaplain Liteky returned to the perimeter, constantly encouraging and inspiring the men. Upon the unit's relief on the morning of 7 December 1967, it was discovered that despite painful wounds in the neck and foot, Chaplain Liteky had personally carried over 20 men to the landing zone for evacuation during the savage fighting. Through his indomitable inspiration and heroic actions, Chaplain Liteky saved the lives of a number of his comrades and enabled the company to repulse the enemy. Chaplain Liteky's actions reflect great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army."

[LIVERWURST*]

Jesus christ...You'd think he would have cut his arm off at the elbow' date=' but he sawed through the middle of his forearm. That would have taken FOREVER. grizzled.[/quote']

 

He didn't cut the bone - he broke them on purpose by quickly snapping them. He also repelled down to the bottom of the ravine and drank stagnant scum water when he freed himself...

 

He now has a special hook that allows him to climb with it

[HAL]

Buffalo Soldiers

A lot of people toss this term around without knowing what it means, so here's a breakdown. I doubt many people today can claim that they have the courage of a real Buffalo Soldier.

 

African Americans have served in the United States Army since the Revolutionary War. They were, however, segregated in all black units until the Korean War.

 

In 1866, Congress approved legislation creating six all African American Army regiments: two cavalry (the 9th and 10th) and four infantry (the 38th, 39th, 40th and 41st). These units represented the first African American professional soldiers in a peace-time army. Some of the recruits for the new units were formerly slaves. Many others served in the Union Army during the Civil War.

 

Another reorganization of the Army a short time later led to the merger of the four infantry regiments into two units: the 24th and 25th.

 

The nickname "Buffalo Soldiers" was originally given to the 10th Cavalry by Cheyenne warriors out of respect for their fierce fighting in 1867. The Native American term used was actually "Wild Buffaloes", which was translated to "Buffalo Soldiers." In time, all African American Soldiers became known as "Buffalo Soldiers." Despite second-class treatment these soldiers made up first-rate regiments of the highest caliber and had the lowest desertion rate in the Army.

 

In the late 1800's and early 1900's, these units were consistently assigned to the harshest and most desolate posts. They were sent to subdue Mexican revolutionaries, outlaws, comancheros, rustlers, and hostile Native Americans; to explore and map the Southwest; to string telegraph lines; and to establish frontier outposts around which future towns and cities grew.

 

All four units fought in the Indian Wars of the American West and were, in part, responsible for the defeat of Geronimo, the notorious Apache leader Victorio, William "Billy the Kid" Bonner and Mexican bandit Francisco "Pancho" Villa. During the Spanish American War of 1898, it was the 9th and 10th Cavalry Corps which drew the fire that led to the decisive and successful charge up Kettle Hill, and San Juan Heights in Cuba.

The Buffalo Soldier legacy continued into the 20th Century. They served in the Philippines and China. Units also fought in WWI and WWII.

 

Augustus Walley

"During the Battle of Las Guasimas, Cuba, June 24, 1898, Major Bell of the 1st Cavalry had gone down with a wound to the leg. Captain C.G. Ayers attempted to carry him from the field, but his shattered leg bone broke through the skin causing so much pain that Ayers had to let him down.

 

The fire was so intense that in one plot of ground fifty feet square sixteen men were killed or wounded. Still, there was a fellow American soldier badly hurt and in need of assistance, and Private Augustus Walley-of the famed "Buffalo Soldiers", his compassion overcoming self-preservation, ran to help. Between Ayers and Walley, Bell was dragged to safety.

 

But "conspicuous gallantry under fire" was no new thing to Augustus Walley. During the Indian Campaigns in New Mexico with the 9th Cavalry in 1881, for his actions he won no less than the Congressional Medal of Honor. For his role in saving Major Bell at Las Guasimas in the Spanish American War, Walley was recommended for a second Medal of Honor, but instead was awarded a Certificate of Merit for distinguished service for his "extraordinary exertion in the preservation of human life."

 

Born March 10, 1856 into slavery in Reisterstown, Maryland. This African American spent his time in slavery until the end of the American Civil War in 1865. From 1865 to November 26, 1878 he worked as a laborer in the Reisterstown area. On November 26, 1878 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 9th Cavalry Regiment of the famous Buffalo Soldiers as a private with Troop I. He served with this regiment until his discharge on November 25, 1883. When he enlisted in Baltimore, Maryland he was then shipped west. He never imagined that he would return home a hero. After roll call in August 31, 1881, he was present for duty and records show that his troop had been in battle with hostile Indians on August 16, 1881 in the Cuchiullo Negro Mountains. He was discharged at Fort Reno, Arizona on November 25, 1883 on expiration of service with a character rating of "excellent." He re-enlisted November 26, 1883 and served continuously until his retirement in 1907, with 29 years of service.

 

Application for a Medal of Honor was cited by Lieut. George R. Burnett, 9th Cavalry for his bravery on August 16, 1881 in action against hostile Apaches at the Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico. Events leading to this application follow:

 

"During the fight a horse of a Private Burton became unmanageable and carried the Private directly into Indian fire. To avoid this Burton dropped from his saddle injured and inactive. Assumed dead the command was given to fall back and take another position, but Burton called out for help and to be rescued. This soldier without regard for his own safety under heavy enemy fire went to Private Burton's assistance and brought him to safety."

 

Lt. Burnett cited many numerous minor instances of this soldier's gallantry during the two years under Lt. Burnett's command. He was always found to be reliable, trustworthy and efficient which warranted a recommendation for the medal of honor.

 

While these acts of bravery were approved and recommended by the Regimental Commander, Colonel Edward Hatch, he also recommended that he also be awarded a certificate of merit for distinguished service, whether in action or otherwise. These honors were to represent his extraordinary exertion in the preservation of human life. The nation's highest award THE MEDAL OF HONOR was awarded to private Augustus Walley on October 1, 1890 with a Certificate of Merit.

 

1st Sgt. Augustus Walley was sent to Cuba in the Spanish American War with the 10th Cavalry and was awarded another certificate of merit for gallantry under enemy fire (see para. 1 above). He spent two years in the Philippines insurrection in the 10th Cavalry and retired from the "Buffalo Soldiers" in 1907. Sgt. Augustus Walley took up residence in Butte, Montana. He was recalled to active duty on May 1, 1918 and assigned as 1st Sgt. Sanitary Corps at Camp Beaunegard, Louisiana until he retired on March 8, 1919. He lived the rest of his life on Etting Avenue in Baltimore City until his death on April 9, 1938.

[Mr.Big Pants]

These guys are so much more grizzled than any actor.

[deathmetal]

rose bud

[rolling nowhere]

respect

 

yessir

[clockwork202]

 

 

[the.crooked]

still kickin. not dead. stable.

 

 

[shitting]

I found this on a plaque in the middle of nowhere on a road trip...

 

A copy of the Citation (kindly provided by Bill Tomlinson - Qld Br - AATTV 1966 - 67) as printed in the London Gazette: 13 December 1966: Supplement, 15 December 1966 reads as follows:

 

The VICTORIA CROSS

WHEATLEY, Warrant Officer Class II

Kevin Arthur

 

Australian Army; Training Team Vietnam

13 November 1965, at Tra Bong Valley, Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam

(Posthumous Award)

CITATION: Warrant Officer Wheatley enlisted in the Australian Regular Army in 1956. He served in Malaya with 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from 1957 to 1959 and then with 2nd and 1st Battalions of the Regiment until 1965 when he was posted to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam.

 

 

His posting in this area has been distinguished by meritorious and gallant service.

 

On 13th November 1965 at approximately 1300 hours, a Vietnamese Civil Irregular Defence Group company commenced a search and destroy operation in the Tra Bong valley, 15 kilometres east of Tra Bong Special Forces camp in Quang Ngai Province. Accompanying the force were Captain F. Fazekas, senior Australian Advisor, with the centre platoon, and Warrant Officers K.A. Wheatley and R.J. Swanton with the right hand platoon. At about 1340hours,Warrant Officer Wheatley reported contact with Viet Cong elements.The VietCong resistance increased in strength until finally Warrant Officer Wheatley asked for assistance. Captain Fazekas immediately organised the centre platoon to help and personally led and fought towards the action area. While moving towards this area he received another radio message from Warrant Officer Wheatley to say that Warrant Officer Swanton had been hit in the chest, and requested an air strike and an aircraft, for the evacuation of casualties. At about this time the right platoon broke in the face of heavy Viet Cong fire and began to scatter. Although told by the Civil Irregular Defence Group medical assistant that Warrant Officer Swanton was dying, Warrant Officer Wheatley refused to abandon him. He discarded his radio to enable him to half drag, half carry Warrant Officer Swanton, under heavy machine-gun and automatic rifle fire, out of the open rice paddies into the comparative safety of a wooded area, some 200 metres away. He was assisted by a Civil Irregular Defence Group member, Private Dinh Do who, when the Viet Cong were only some ten metres away, urged him to leave his dying comrade. Again he refused, and was seen to pull the pins from two grenades and calmly awaited the Viet Cong, holding one grenade in each hand. Shortly afterwards, two grenade explosions were heard, followed by several bursts of small arms fire.

 

The two bodies were found at first light next morning after the fighting had ceased, with Warrant Officer Wheatley lying beside Warrant Officer Swanton. Both had died of gunshot wounds.

 

Warrant Officer Wheatley displayed magnificent courage in the face of an overwhelming Viet Cong force which was later estimated at more than a company. He had the clear choice of abandoning a wounded comrade and saving himself by escaping through the dense timber or of staying with Warrant Officer Swanton and thereby facing certain death. He deliberately chose the latter course. His acts of heroism, determination and unflinching loyalty in the face of the enemy will always stand as examples of the true meaning of valour.

 

After Action Report by Capt F. Fazekas, MC (provided courtesy of Peter 'Wallaby' Wilkes - AATTV 68 - 69). Note: The incorrect spelling of the Surname: "Fazekas" is shown in the report as "Fasckas".

Special Forces Camp

A 107 Tra Bong

14 November 1965

 

 

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["inkie"]

["inkie"]

google image search of grizzled

[saint seiya]

[Some1]

judging from some of these posts, i have to say, some of you have no idea what it means to be grizzled. just cause you have a beard, you ain't grizzled, but if you are, damn it feels good to be grizzled. vincent gallo? not grizzled. at all. iggy, caan, duvall, hate to say it, not grizzled. Keith Moon? not grizzled. Vincent Borgnine? not grizzled. tough does not necessarily equal grizzled, although grizzled does, by necessity, mean tough.

 

grizzled is moving into a log cabin that you built with your bare hands after you wring the neck of the mountain cat that devoured your wife and children. extra grizzled is refusing to ever talk about it.

 

hope this clears up and grizzled confusion.

 

grizz face?

 

HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?!!? YOU ONLY HAVE 71 POSTS!!!!

 

You havent even been born yet by 12oz standards...

[johnny ballbags]

yemmer?

[swedish erotica]

that guy must get laid.

[MitchThe$nitch]

doh!

[MitchThe$nitch]

what about these naggers?

 

 

 

and of course

 

 

 

these guys are not naggers

[Pistol]

kiefer sutherland?

[Milk_RFA_DCW]

Charles Fucking Bukowski

[shameless self promotion]

Jack Pallance died today at 87.

 

 

Respect to a grizzled mother fucker.

["inkie"]

 

Rip Edward Abbey

[MAR]

 

for all the canadians...

[Guest]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8fKib0aLEA

 

These men lift 150kg of weight and pull trucks with their penii. They win the grizzled award.

[sarcasm]

^that was nuts!

 

 

 

 

(pun intended)

[handbone]

you all fucking suck. i just looked at the first page and the last, and you already posted who i was gunna put up.

 

anthony bourdain, charles bukowski

[handbone]

and black america's favorite white man, clive owen