13038 - U.S. Marine NCO, 1898 First Legion-MB American Civil War Hierl led the RAD almost

Hierl led the RAD almost from its foundation in the early 1930’s and during WW2

66mm unguided anti tank weapon first adopted by the U

and the local paper spoke of how impressed people were with him

ground forces frequently used it against enemy bunker and fixed defence positions especially in urban areas

Small numbers were however sold to Finland

13038 - U.S. Marine NCO, 1898 First Legion-MB American Civil War Hierl led the RAD almostIn 1898 the U. S. Marines saw action in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines during the SpanishAmerican War. The successful landings at Guantanamo, and the tenacious fighting at the Battle of Cienfuegos, and in Fajardo during the Puerto Rican Campaign, solidified the Marines stature as an elite combat unit. Fifteen Marines would earn the Medal of Honor during the conflict. At the outbreak of war, Marine forces wore their standard blue wool uniforms