September 5, 2010
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The phrase Gung Ho actually is chinese for "work together".

Did you know it was the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps unit known as Carlson's Raiders in World War II?
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Interactive Trunk for Johnie "Chick" Matthews
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Name: Matthews, Johnie
Year of Birth: 1901
Current Residence: Greenbrier, AR
County: Faulkner County
War Time Duty (MOS): Sailor
Branch of Service: US Merchant Marines
Theater of Operation: Europe
Division: USS New Mexico
Regiment: Not Applicable
Major Engagements: 102 or 103 years old at time of interview in 2003, also WWI Veteran?
Biography: Johnie “Chick” Matthews was a Sailor in the US Navy and served aboard the USS New Mexico in the Pacific Theatre of Operation during World War II. In his interview, Mr. Matthews describes some of his pictures and awards, discusses his experiences in World War II and expresses his view on the meaning of freedom.


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