NathanBravery and courage is something we must all aspire to attain. Also, we must always aim to be hard working and efficient in whatever we do. A soldier is someone who puts all of these qualities and uses them to do something positive for his country. Since they are putting their lives on the line and sacrificing their safety for their country, they are often awarded for their efforts. Here is a man who lies above all to become the most awarded militant ever. Read how he became such an inspirational person in the military community.
Hard Beginnings
Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller came to this earth all the way back in the year 1898. He was born to a family living in West Point, Virginia. If you pay attention to the military and what they do, you would know that America’s most notable military academy is also named West Point. Puller had always wanted to join the military from a young age and he was not about to let any obstacle stop him from achieving the goals he has set for himself even at a tender age…
His Idols
His dad worked as a grocer but unfortunately lived till Puller was ten years old. Even with this happening, Puller still had a lot of masculine influence in his life. How, you ask? He would often listen to the stories and incidents shared by heroes during the American Civil War, putting them on a high pedestal. After a few years, even Puller would be standing in these heroes’ position too. His climb to the top was nothing short of a struggle, but he was determined to try even if he was knocked down…
Need For Action
Puller went into his teenage year by the year 1916 came. Since he drew so much inspiration from the war heroes and the men that fought in the war, he wanted to make these a memory too. This lad from Virginia attempted to get enlisted into the U.S. Army to join in the Border War with Mexico. He was still a little too young for this, moreover, his mom would not sign the permission slip. So what could the young aspiring militant do to be inducted to the military?
Fruitless Beginnings
After his unsuccessful attempt to get into the military, Puller went through quite a sad experience. He was very bummed out that his dreams could not be fulfilled after giving it his first try. But this was not uncommon in the military world as many young boys would get rejected for being too young. He did not want to give up so he tried once again. Will he ever get to live out his dreams and serve his country in time of need? Would he be able to become a man he himself can be proud of?
Finally Enlisted
Puller’s desperate attempts to join in the military proved to be fruitful at last, when he was enlisted to the Virginia Military Institute in 1917. They had their training inside the United States borders which was definitely not enough for the eager young man. He was doing all that he could to join in the fight in the First World War. This was indeed a very disappointing realization for the young man who only wanted to serve his land and fight enemies more than anything.
The Great War
Puller was always up for anything if he knew it would bring him closer to fighting in the war. Men, back then even revealed that his main aim was to just “go where the guns are”. This was during the time the United States was a part of what became known as the Great War in the April of the same year. He was in such a hurry but would get his chance sooner than he expected. So would the young soldier get to do what his heart had longed for all those years?