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Tweak says, "And I want there to be you."

eames (_eames) wrote in compass_network,
@ 2013-03-24 21:05:00

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!open, ~john mitchell (oe)

Awful lot of ex-servicemen and women here...

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	_eames 2013-03-24 09:19 pm UTC (link)
	No, no, I suppose you're right there. It's not mandatory, where I came from, so I was surprised to find so many people from my time had been in the army. What were you? 1920s, you say? Must have been the Great War then, hm? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-03-24 09:23 pm UTC (link)
	You volunteered for service? That is most admirable. That's right, old sport. I had reached the rank of major by the time the war was over. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_eames 2013-03-24 09:32 pm UTC (link)
	Oh yes. By the time I was a lad the only people in service were the ones who volunteered. Well, we were paid, but it was optional. And that's very admirable! I shall make note to salute you next time we meet, Major! I had to leave from injury, though. Tricky stuff, warring. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-03-24 09:38 pm UTC (link)
	That's very interesting. I'm amazed they managed to get enough manpower that way, but I suppose it was still considered something of a honor? That's really not necessary, but I appreciate the thought. I'm sorry to hear that. I somehow managed to come home with all of my limbs, not everyone was so fortunate. It is rather tricky, yes. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_eames 2013-03-24 09:54 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, yes, it's an honor and it's a challenge, and the rest of us went to satisfy our need for a thrill. I jumped out of planes. And flew them. It was a pleasure, regardless of the risks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-03-24 10:04 pm UTC (link)
	I found it to be a wonderful opportunity. You jumped out of planes? I recall they were pretty keen to keen our boys firmly in them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_eames 2013-03-24 10:21 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, I jumped out of planes to deliver things to troops or to place denotation devices or to access war zones. Good fun. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-03-24 10:22 pm UTC (link)
	Well, it certainly sounds exciting. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_eames 2013-03-24 10:30 pm UTC (link)
	Oh it was. I wish I could show you here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-03-24 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	I rather wish so, too. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	hamrammr 2013-03-24 09:41 pm UTC (link)
	Admirable? In hindsight I would simply call it dumb. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-03-24 09:42 pm UTC (link)
	You don't think it's admirable to do your part for your country? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hamrammr 2013-03-24 09:49 pm UTC (link)
	No, not really. I don't think dying in a puddle of mud and being eaten by rats because a few powerful men want to be a little bit more powerful is something admirable. Don't get me wrong, I volunteered. There wasn't really anything else to do. Jesus, I even thought it could be fun. There even are a few good memories but the shit outweighs the rest. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_eames 2013-03-24 09:56 pm UTC (link)
	You were in the same war. On the same side. This is interesting to hear. But then I volunteered and I loved it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hamrammr 2013-03-24 10:02 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah, but he's American. And war was different then. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	gatz 2013-03-24 09:57 pm UTC (link)
	Oh. Well, I'm certainly sorry that was your experience of it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hamrammr 2013-03-24 10:03 pm UTC (link)
	When and where did you serve? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

gatz
2013-03-24 10:15 pm UTC (link)

The Great War, old sport! I accepted a commission as a first lieutenant in 1917. I commanded the machine gun regiment at Argonne, and we moved half a mile further than the infantry could. We stayed there two nights, a hundred and thirty men with only sixteen guns, but when they caught up with us there were three German divisions among the dead. I was promoted to major, and every Allied government gave me a decoration.

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	_eames 2013-03-24 10:18 pm UTC (link)
	That's very attractive. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-03-24 10:20 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, well thank you. I must show you the medal from little Montenegro some time, if it interests. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_eames 2013-03-24 10:22 pm UTC (link)
	Colour me interested, my friend. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-03-24 10:27 pm UTC (link)
	Well, I always carry it on me, it is no trouble. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_eames 2013-03-24 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	Well, how can I resist. We should have a cup of tea one day soon. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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	hamrammr 2013-03-24 10:20 pm UTC (link)
	Commissioned, huh? No wonder you had fun. But the stunt is rather impressive. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-03-24 10:30 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, it is different. But thank you. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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