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In 1993 Martha Raye was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her lifetime service to America . After her recovery she I have been strongly involved with the request of a CDC being built on Camp Bull Simons to cover the childcare that our service members at 7th Special Forces Group are robbed of., Gitlin is just as busy but believes giving back to the SOF families is a must. outposts. Raye performed a similar service for G.I.s in two more wars, entertaining thousands and thousands of troops at U.S. military bases in Korea in the early 1950s and in Vietnam from 1965 to 1973. She received her cherished Green Beret and title of Lieutenant Colonel from President Lyndon Johnson. She worked all day until 9 that night doing everything she could, one corpsman said. In the early 1930s, Raye was a band vocalist with the Paul Ash and Boris Morros orchestras. In the other pocket is a issue of Green Beret magazine dated February
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needed and very much appreciated. She traveled to and from Vietnam for nine years, occasionally performing During that time, a serviceman flying a "Huey Slick" (helicopter) carrying troops recalls that his ship received combat damage to the extent that he had to return to base at Soc Trang: I was the pilot of that "slick" which had received major damage to the tail-rotor drive shaft from a lucky enemy rifle shot. to the one that was presented to
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film, stage, and television,
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Miss Rayes show did not go on that night. I love to learn about stories like this one. I thought success in show business was the answer to everything. When units in his area engaged in heavy combat with a Viet Cong force, Bartecchi found himself treating wounded men in rapid succession. Raye was named an honorary member of the Special Forces units that she often assisted and received her Green Beret and the title of Lieutenant Colonel from President. Whatever her official nursing qualifications, her assistance was often
She had received her prized Green Beret and the title of Lieutenant Colonel from President Lyndon B. Johnson, himself. She donned fatigues and worked for two days in an Army field dispensary, cleansing wounds, changing bandages, and comforting GIs wounded in a Mekong Delta battle. exception to policy was made so that she could be buried in the military
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I am a full Bird Colonel in the US Army Reserve, and on this is a Caduceus which means I am a Nurse, with a surgical specialty. We took off, short of fuel, and headed to the USAF hospital pad at Pleiku. . 'Maggie' had been visiting her SF 'heroes' out
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WebMartha Raye was the first female bestowed the title of honorary Green Beret. Every so often Ill think back on where I was during my four years in the Army. She was a trained Registered Nurse and she actually performed the duties of a nurse while on tour with other entertainers. The smallest acts of kindness can really make a difference.. To all of our surprise, she pulled on her right collar and said.Captain, see this eagle? One of the first things she did was donate a pint of blood to a badly wounded sergeant. Additional troops were brought in, and in the battle that followed four American helicopters were shot down and 20 were damaged. After her death in 1994, "Colonel Maggie" became the only civilian laid to rest among the Green Berets at the Fort Bragg military cemetery. Martha Raye has delighted audiences and uplifted spirits around the globe. 22 October 1994 (p. A2). I volunteer because I have to I mean that in the best way possible. More than 4,000 enthusiastic
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Today, she is an RN pursuing her Masters to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. Martha Raye is the only Vietnam casualty in Hollywood, surreptitously blacklisted as a warmonger for devoting ten years, on and off, working with medics under fire in the field. Functioning as a nurses aide, Raye lent a hand in field hospitals: cleaning wounds, donating blood, preparing patients for surgery, and joking with patients and staff to aid morale and relieve stress. to a wonderful hero, Ms Raye. Writing a kind note, giving a kind word, leaving a bottle of wine on someones doorstep, babysitting for a couple of hours it doesnt take much to change someones day. More than 4,000 enthusiastic troopers were on hand to watch the outdoor
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Some of you out there are too young to have heard of Martha Raye and thats too bad. Are these stories that stir a feeling of admiration and respect for a Big Mouth Comedienne? CLASSROOMS/LIBRARIES/BANQUETS/CLUBS ETC. WebMartha Raye became the only civilian laid to rest among Green Berets at Fort Bragg and has since become both an honorary colonel in the U.S. Marines and an honorary lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. the first of her eight USO tours of Vietnam, visiting military camps and
Presidential Medal of Freedom,the highest civilian award of our
For the next four years she was Paramount's favorite soubrette, overemphasizing her big mouth and gorgeous legs in a series of zany comedy roles. http://www.25thida.com/TLN/tln2-45.htm, MEMORIES OF MAGGIE BY AUTHOR NOONIE FORTIN
Read more Print length 248 pages Language English Publisher University Few people actually know me or take me seriously. In 1993 Martha Raye was
For his Martha Raye(Maggie) Tribute Page. The New York Times. Frocked as a Colonel in the US Armed Forces by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the wounded into the Chinook, and
Follow me. Scott, Vernon. Decades later, the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (now 1st Special Forces Command Airborne) established the official Col. Maggie Raye Volunteer Award. I am a full Bird in the US Army Reserve, and on this is a Caduceus which means I am a Nurse, with a surgical specialty.now, take me to your wounded!He said, Yes maam. TO 1000'S OF TROOPS.. We had run out of body bags by
He said, yes maam. 1968 that was mailed to her from a Lt. in the 5th Group Information Office. traveled from camp to camp in isolated areas throughout Vietnam making
For her services in entertaining the troops she was 4,116 Views, Tribute To Martha Maggie RayeFrom Doc Dentice Vietnam Medic, MARTHA RAYE: VIETNAM CASUALTYMartha Raye is the only Vietnam casualty in Hollywood, surreptitously blacklistedas a warmonger for devoting ten years, on and off, working with medics under firein the field. Normally, only active duty and retired Army personnel are buried on post, but the Defense Department granted an exception for Raye, who was made an honorary lieutenant colonel in the Special Forces in 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. picked up during World War II
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Known as "Colonel Maggie of the Boondocks" by her many military friends, Martha Raye (born Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed on August 27, 1916) died October 19, 1994. Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. She did a lot for the morale of the men whod been shot up, and she did a lot for ours, too, said a corpsman at the dispensary. on her right collar and said .."Captain, see this eagle? Then it was hour after hour of scrubbing and preparing the wounded for surgery, helping the surgeons, changing bandages, and cheering up men awaiting evacuation to field hospitals in Vung Tau or Saigon. Beginning in 1986, the Medals for Maggie campaign coordinated with other veterans organizations to petition Congress and the President to award Raye the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nations highest civilian honor, for service to veterans in three wars. I attended college in Clarksville, Tennessee and my husband, Louiss first duty station was Fort Campbell. with full military honors in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Hollywood blacklisted her for more than ten years. HER FOR HER BIG MOUTH
After she died on October 19, 1994 of Alzheimers, diabetes, pneumonia and heart disease, her body was transported to Fort Bragg and was given full military honors. of "The Martha Raye Scrapbook." (27 August 1916 19 October 1994) Singer and actress. Sincerely, Rusty Kanokogi. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and by the way, an Oscar. PERMISSION TO USE THIS PHOTO GRANTED
marriage, and a series of other personal problems, she attempted 
in 1974, Martha toured in Vietnam at least annually, sometimes with the
There was the singer and actress, Martha Raye, with a SF (Special Forces) beret and jungle fatigues, with subdued markings, helping the wounded into the Chinook, and carrying the dead aboard. I volunteer because its an innate part of who I am and ultimately, its the right thing to do.. On the left sleeve is a standard issue subdued 25th division patch
Martha is the only woman buried in the SF (Special Forces) cemetery at Ft. Bragg. It was your quintessential small town with the old town square movie theater and drug store. "Martha Raye to Be Nurse in Vietnam." When we visit our son at FT.Bragg we will pay our respects
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When he reflected later in life on why, as a young man, he chose to enlist during wartime, Carlos Martinez said that avoiding service was A mere 75 years ago aboard the battleship Missouri, representatives of the Japanese Emperor, his government, and the Imperial General Phyllis Diller is widely considered the first female stand-up comic to perform as a solo act. Announcing the upcoming publication
"Martha Raye, 78, Singer And Comic Actress, Dies." She also acted in plays, including Broadway. The Green Berets designated her an honorary lieutenant colonel, and she later received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Ms Ray, with all these dead and wounded to process,there will not be time for your show! and musical skills to her work in
On another ocaasion, during a days long battle near Soc Trang, Colonel Maggie would cover the surgical shift working all day long and finishing the nights with her shows. Though Raye performed for all branches of service during her time with the USO, she found a special bond with a special U.S. Army regiment -- the Green Berets. 1993 in her
After logging in you can close it and return to this page. WebLearn how Martha Raye dawned the Green Beret, and how Raye or Col Maggie was made an honorary member of U.S. Army Special Forces Show more. 
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I don't know what is. Although never formerly trained as a registered nurse, she received on-the-job training as a Special Forces medic and at times a surgeon. to watch the outdoor presentation of "Hello Dolly. Origins: Born Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed in 1916, singer/actress/comedienne Martha Raye embarked on a show business career in early childhood, according to All Movie Guide: Born to a peripatetic vaudeville couple, Maggie Reed joined her parents act as soon as she learned to walk, stopping the show with an energetic rendition of I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate. After touring in a double act with her brother Bud, she made her Broadway debut in the 1934 revue Calling All-Stars, where she was billed for the first time as Martha Raye. the troops she so dearly loved. The patriotism she showed in her tours during World
She had received her prized Green Beret and the title of Lieutenant Colonel from President Lyndon B. Johnson, himself. FOR HER BIG HEART! Adored by the troops and given the name Colonel Maggie, she made her five parachute jumps and was awarded her cherished Parachute Wings, which she wore proudly. Both of her legs had been amputated a year earlier due to severe circulatory problems. specialty.now, take me to your wounded!" Congress passed a bill allowing Martha Raye to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. 
Although Raye is not a veteran by legal definition, the nations veteransespecially those who served in Vietnamconsider Raye one of their own. Some people volunteer because it lowers their depression and makes them feel better about themselves. ACCOMPLISHED
The same woman, hours later, could be found among the stretchers of wounded soldiers, cracking jokes, teasing, talking, and lifting spirits. Raye joined the USO soon after the US entered WWII. Once her health recovered, she returned overseas and spent time in the Pacific theater. showed in her many tours during
She made her first film appearance in 1934 in a band short titled, Martha Raye was known for the size of her mouth, which appeared large in proportion to the rest of her face, thus earning her the nickname "The Big Mouth." We had run out of body bags by noon, so the Hook ( *CH-47 CHINOOK*) was pretty rough in the back. SEVEN
Raye, who died in Los Angeles at age 78, requested several years [earlier] to be buried at Fort Bragg, home of the Green Berets. '67 and we were ferrying dead and wounded from a large GRF west of Pleiku. Known as The Big Mouth and considered the female equivalent to Bob Hope, Martha Raye was an American icon in her own right. MOTHER
There was the singer and actress, Martha Raye, with a SF (Special Forces) beret and jungle fatigues, with subdued markings, helpingthe wounded into the Chinook, and carrying the dead aboard. Raye already was a lieutenant colonel in the Army - Vietnam
"Colonel Maggie," Martha Raye, was an honorary member of the Special Forces. [S]he was to get her wish after a ceremony with a flag-draped casket and military pallbearers. FOR HER BIG HEART! 1968 that was mailed to her from a Lt. in the 5th Group Information Office. Div's Lightning Bowl. In 1993 Martha Raye was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her lifetime service to America . As recognition of her efforts on behalf of U.S. service members, Martha Raye was given several honorary military designations, including the honorary ranks of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps (leading to her being dubbed Colonel Maggie by troops in Vietnam). Martha Raye, a woman who has
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On November 2, 1993, Martha Raye was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Bill Clinton, for her service to her country. SHE DONNED
Share this article by Katie Lange With the inside of an armored vehicle was the , Subscribe to the Soldier of Fortune Newsletter. She has entertained our troops on the firing lines. subdued markings, helping
Normally, only active duty and retired Army personnel are buried on post, but the Defense Department granted an exception for Raye, who was made an honorary lieutenant colonel in the Special Forces in 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. THE TROOPS LOVED HER
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After her death in 1994, "Colonel Maggie" became the only civilian laid to rest among the Green Berets at the Fort Bragg military cemetery. During the Vietnam War, entertainer Martha Maggie Raye put on a uniform and spent over 30 hours supporting medics during a major battle. ON STAGE
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Wearing combat boots and standard issue uniform fatigues, she would hitch a ride in a helicopter or jeep to perform in front of audiences of every size, play cards with the men, share drinks and rations, and offer a bit of home to anyone she met. became official in 1967. She is the only woman buried at the Special Forces Cemetery at Fort Bragg. She was a loud mouth actress/comedian from several years ago, much unlike the foul mouthed four letter word spewing comics of today. Martha COL Maggie Raye. Tribute To Martha "Maggie" Raye
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This is a little known fact about what she did, but truly a patriotic, good American by any standards. WebToday, she is expected to get her wish to be buried alongside them. Standard fourth model rip-stop jungle jacket. It was well recognized that Martha Raye endured less comfort and more danger than any other Vietnam entertainer and with little or no public knowledge. In between shows, Raye, having trained as a nurses aide in Los Angeles, helped military medical personnel in field hospitals. Congress passed a bill allowing MArtha Raye to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. For his Martha Raye(Maggie) Tribute Page. At her request, she was ultimately buried
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In 1966 she went to Vietnam to entertain two platoons of airmen, both were called out on a mission. humanitarian Martha Raye. Sequels, Prequels, and Spin-offs Coming in 2023, (September 25, 1991 - October 19, 1994) (her death), (November 7, 1956 - December 1, 1960) (divorced), (April 21, 1954 - October 6, 1956) (divorced), (February 22, 1944 - June 17, 1953) (divorced, 1 child), (May 24, 1941 - February 3, 1944) (divorced), (October 8, 1938 - May 18, 1941) (divorced), (May 30, 1937 - September 28, 1938) (divorced), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Hospital in Pleiku, she would 'cover' a surgical shift, giving a nurse
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needed and very much appreciated. She traveled to and from Vietnam for nine years, occasionally performing During that time, a serviceman flying a "Huey Slick" (helicopter) carrying troops recalls that his ship received combat damage to the extent that he had to return to base at Soc Trang: I was the pilot of that "slick" which had received major damage to the tail-rotor drive shaft from a lucky enemy rifle shot. to the one that was presented to
troupe perform at the the 25th Inf. from four to six months at a time--usually at her own expense--to be with
film, stage, and television,
Martha Raye performed on Broadway, in movies and on television. USO (1965-1970) but most often on her own and at her own expense. He was accompanied for the ceremony
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Barry Saddler - Ballad of the Green Beret Barry Sadler, Peter, Paul and She said "I don't want to be in Arlington. NOONIE WILL MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO YOUR
[S]he was to get her wish after a ceremony with a flag-draped casket and military pallbearers. What branch of the service was Martha Raye in? Raye, was an honorary member of the Special Forces. HOLLYWOOD RECOGNIZED
the great courage,
Miss Rayes show did not go on that night. I love to learn about stories like this one. I thought success in show business was the answer to everything. When units in his area engaged in heavy combat with a Viet Cong force, Bartecchi found himself treating wounded men in rapid succession. Raye was named an honorary member of the Special Forces units that she often assisted and received her Green Beret and the title of Lieutenant Colonel from President. Whatever her official nursing qualifications, her assistance was often
She had received her prized Green Beret and the title of Lieutenant Colonel from President Lyndon B. Johnson, himself. She donned fatigues and worked for two days in an Army field dispensary, cleansing wounds, changing bandages, and comforting GIs wounded in a Mekong Delta battle. exception to policy was made so that she could be buried in the military
eight (8) visits. The Nevada Daily Mail. entertainment. WIFE..OF
I am a full Bird Colonel in the US Army Reserve, and on this is a Caduceus which means I am a Nurse, with a surgical specialty. We took off, short of fuel, and headed to the USAF hospital pad at Pleiku. . 'Maggie' had been visiting her SF 'heroes' out
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Despite her busy life with family and school, shes all in on serving her community. Known as "Colonel Maggie," she would dress in fatigues, including combat boots, tie and Green Beret and raise morale with her singing and comedic talents. We had run out of body bags by
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WebMartha Raye was the first female bestowed the title of honorary Green Beret. Every so often Ill think back on where I was during my four years in the Army. She was a trained Registered Nurse and she actually performed the duties of a nurse while on tour with other entertainers. The smallest acts of kindness can really make a difference.. To all of our surprise, she pulled on her right collar and said.Captain, see this eagle? One of the first things she did was donate a pint of blood to a badly wounded sergeant. Additional troops were brought in, and in the battle that followed four American helicopters were shot down and 20 were damaged. After her death in 1994, "Colonel Maggie" became the only civilian laid to rest among the Green Berets at the Fort Bragg military cemetery. Martha Raye has delighted audiences and uplifted spirits around the globe. 22 October 1994 (p. A2). I volunteer because I have to I mean that in the best way possible. More than 4,000 enthusiastic
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Aviator who takes a trip down memory lane! National Cemetery upon her death. For nine years she made trips to Vietnam, sometimes staying up to six months at a time and often using her training as a nurse to help with the Paganini." two members of her troupe perform at the 25th Inf. "Colonel Maggie," Martha Raye, was an honorary member of the Special Forces. casualty in Hollywood, surreptitously blacklisted
Today, she is an RN pursuing her Masters to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. Martha Raye is the only Vietnam casualty in Hollywood, surreptitously blacklisted as a warmonger for devoting ten years, on and off, working with medics under fire in the field. Functioning as a nurses aide, Raye lent a hand in field hospitals: cleaning wounds, donating blood, preparing patients for surgery, and joking with patients and staff to aid morale and relieve stress. to a wonderful hero, Ms Raye. Writing a kind note, giving a kind word, leaving a bottle of wine on someones doorstep, babysitting for a couple of hours it doesnt take much to change someones day. More than 4,000 enthusiastic troopers were on hand to watch the outdoor
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Some of you out there are too young to have heard of Martha Raye and thats too bad. Are these stories that stir a feeling of admiration and respect for a Big Mouth Comedienne? CLASSROOMS/LIBRARIES/BANQUETS/CLUBS ETC. WebMartha Raye became the only civilian laid to rest among Green Berets at Fort Bragg and has since become both an honorary colonel in the U.S. Marines and an honorary lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. the first of her eight USO tours of Vietnam, visiting military camps and
Presidential Medal of Freedom,the highest civilian award of our
For the next four years she was Paramount's favorite soubrette, overemphasizing her big mouth and gorgeous legs in a series of zany comedy roles. http://www.25thida.com/TLN/tln2-45.htm, MEMORIES OF MAGGIE BY AUTHOR NOONIE FORTIN
Read more Print length 248 pages Language English Publisher University Few people actually know me or take me seriously. In 1993 Martha Raye was
For his Martha Raye(Maggie) Tribute Page. The New York Times. Frocked as a Colonel in the US Armed Forces by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the wounded into the Chinook, and
Follow me. Scott, Vernon. Decades later, the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (now 1st Special Forces Command Airborne) established the official Col. Maggie Raye Volunteer Award. I am a full Bird in the US Army Reserve, and on this is a Caduceus which means I am a Nurse, with a surgical specialty.now, take me to your wounded!He said, Yes maam. TO 1000'S OF TROOPS.. We had run out of body bags by
He said, yes maam. 1968 that was mailed to her from a Lt. in the 5th Group Information Office. traveled from camp to camp in isolated areas throughout Vietnam making
For her services in entertaining the troops she was 4,116 Views, Tribute To Martha Maggie RayeFrom Doc Dentice Vietnam Medic, MARTHA RAYE: VIETNAM CASUALTYMartha Raye is the only Vietnam casualty in Hollywood, surreptitously blacklistedas a warmonger for devoting ten years, on and off, working with medics under firein the field. Normally, only active duty and retired Army personnel are buried on post, but the Defense Department granted an exception for Raye, who was made an honorary lieutenant colonel in the Special Forces in 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. picked up during World War II
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Known as "Colonel Maggie of the Boondocks" by her many military friends, Martha Raye (born Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed on August 27, 1916) died October 19, 1994. Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. She did a lot for the morale of the men whod been shot up, and she did a lot for ours, too, said a corpsman at the dispensary. on her right collar and said .."Captain, see this eagle? Then it was hour after hour of scrubbing and preparing the wounded for surgery, helping the surgeons, changing bandages, and cheering up men awaiting evacuation to field hospitals in Vung Tau or Saigon. Beginning in 1986, the Medals for Maggie campaign coordinated with other veterans organizations to petition Congress and the President to award Raye the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nations highest civilian honor, for service to veterans in three wars. I attended college in Clarksville, Tennessee and my husband, Louiss first duty station was Fort Campbell. with full military honors in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Hollywood blacklisted her for more than ten years. HER FOR HER BIG MOUTH
After she died on October 19, 1994 of Alzheimers, diabetes, pneumonia and heart disease, her body was transported to Fort Bragg and was given full military honors. of "The Martha Raye Scrapbook." (27 August 1916 19 October 1994) Singer and actress. Sincerely, Rusty Kanokogi. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and by the way, an Oscar. PERMISSION TO USE THIS PHOTO GRANTED
marriage, and a series of other personal problems, she attempted in 1974, Martha toured in Vietnam at least annually, sometimes with the
There was the singer and actress, Martha Raye, with a SF (Special Forces) beret and jungle fatigues, with subdued markings, helping the wounded into the Chinook, and carrying the dead aboard. I volunteer because its an innate part of who I am and ultimately, its the right thing to do.. On the left sleeve is a standard issue subdued 25th division patch
Martha is the only woman buried in the SF (Special Forces) cemetery at Ft. Bragg. It was your quintessential small town with the old town square movie theater and drug store. "Martha Raye to Be Nurse in Vietnam." When we visit our son at FT.Bragg we will pay our respects
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When he reflected later in life on why, as a young man, he chose to enlist during wartime, Carlos Martinez said that avoiding service was A mere 75 years ago aboard the battleship Missouri, representatives of the Japanese Emperor, his government, and the Imperial General Phyllis Diller is widely considered the first female stand-up comic to perform as a solo act. Announcing the upcoming publication
"Martha Raye, 78, Singer And Comic Actress, Dies." She also acted in plays, including Broadway. The Green Berets designated her an honorary lieutenant colonel, and she later received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Ms Ray, with all these dead and wounded to process,there will not be time for your show! and musical skills to her work in
On another ocaasion, during a days long battle near Soc Trang, Colonel Maggie would cover the surgical shift working all day long and finishing the nights with her shows. Though Raye performed for all branches of service during her time with the USO, she found a special bond with a special U.S. Army regiment -- the Green Berets. 1993 in her
After logging in you can close it and return to this page. WebLearn how Martha Raye dawned the Green Beret, and how Raye or Col Maggie was made an honorary member of U.S. Army Special Forces Show more. follow me.. Lt Col rank pin affixed to it. and residing in Los Angeles at the time of her death. http://www.medhunters.com/articles/colonelMaggie.html, Martha Raye (left) and
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I don't know what is. Although never formerly trained as a registered nurse, she received on-the-job training as a Special Forces medic and at times a surgeon. to watch the outdoor presentation of "Hello Dolly. Origins: Born Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed in 1916, singer/actress/comedienne Martha Raye embarked on a show business career in early childhood, according to All Movie Guide: Born to a peripatetic vaudeville couple, Maggie Reed joined her parents act as soon as she learned to walk, stopping the show with an energetic rendition of I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate. After touring in a double act with her brother Bud, she made her Broadway debut in the 1934 revue Calling All-Stars, where she was billed for the first time as Martha Raye. the troops she so dearly loved. The patriotism she showed in her tours during World
She had received her prized Green Beret and the title of Lieutenant Colonel from President Lyndon B. Johnson, himself. FOR HER BIG HEART! Adored by the troops and given the name Colonel Maggie, she made her five parachute jumps and was awarded her cherished Parachute Wings, which she wore proudly. Both of her legs had been amputated a year earlier due to severe circulatory problems. specialty.now, take me to your wounded!" Congress passed a bill allowing Martha Raye to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Although Raye is not a veteran by legal definition, the nations veteransespecially those who served in Vietnamconsider Raye one of their own. Some people volunteer because it lowers their depression and makes them feel better about themselves. ACCOMPLISHED
The same woman, hours later, could be found among the stretchers of wounded soldiers, cracking jokes, teasing, talking, and lifting spirits. Raye joined the USO soon after the US entered WWII. Once her health recovered, she returned overseas and spent time in the Pacific theater. showed in her many tours during
She made her first film appearance in 1934 in a band short titled, Martha Raye was known for the size of her mouth, which appeared large in proportion to the rest of her face, thus earning her the nickname "The Big Mouth." We had run out of body bags by noon, so the Hook ( *CH-47 CHINOOK*) was pretty rough in the back. SEVEN
Raye, who died in Los Angeles at age 78, requested several years [earlier] to be buried at Fort Bragg, home of the Green Berets. '67 and we were ferrying dead and wounded from a large GRF west of Pleiku. Known as The Big Mouth and considered the female equivalent to Bob Hope, Martha Raye was an American icon in her own right. MOTHER
There was the singer and actress, Martha Raye, with a SF (Special Forces) beret and jungle fatigues, with subdued markings, helpingthe wounded into the Chinook, and carrying the dead aboard. Raye already was a lieutenant colonel in the Army - Vietnam
"Colonel Maggie," Martha Raye, was an honorary member of the Special Forces. [S]he was to get her wish after a ceremony with a flag-draped casket and military pallbearers. FOR HER BIG HEART! 1968 that was mailed to her from a Lt. in the 5th Group Information Office. Div's Lightning Bowl. In 1993 Martha Raye was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her lifetime service to America . As recognition of her efforts on behalf of U.S. service members, Martha Raye was given several honorary military designations, including the honorary ranks of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps (leading to her being dubbed Colonel Maggie by troops in Vietnam). Martha Raye, a woman who has
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On November 2, 1993, Martha Raye was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Bill Clinton, for her service to her country. SHE DONNED
Share this article by Katie Lange With the inside of an armored vehicle was the , Subscribe to the Soldier of Fortune Newsletter. She has entertained our troops on the firing lines. subdued markings, helping
Normally, only active duty and retired Army personnel are buried on post, but the Defense Department granted an exception for Raye, who was made an honorary lieutenant colonel in the Special Forces in 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. THE TROOPS LOVED HER
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President Clinton. Miss Raye's show did not go on that night. She is a lieutenant colonel in the Green Berets, given an honorarycommission in 1964, which became official in 1967. She used the nurse's
After her death in 1994, "Colonel Maggie" became the only civilian laid to rest among the Green Berets at the Fort Bragg military cemetery. During the Vietnam War, entertainer Martha Maggie Raye put on a uniform and spent over 30 hours supporting medics during a major battle. ON STAGE
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Wearing combat boots and standard issue uniform fatigues, she would hitch a ride in a helicopter or jeep to perform in front of audiences of every size, play cards with the men, share drinks and rations, and offer a bit of home to anyone she met. became official in 1967. She is the only woman buried at the Special Forces Cemetery at Fort Bragg. She was a loud mouth actress/comedian from several years ago, much unlike the foul mouthed four letter word spewing comics of today. Martha COL Maggie Raye. Tribute To Martha "Maggie" Raye
She also proved to be a convincing romantic lead for Bob Hope (a lifelong friend). showed in her many tours during
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This is a little known fact about what she did, but truly a patriotic, good American by any standards. WebToday, she is expected to get her wish to be buried alongside them. Standard fourth model rip-stop jungle jacket. It was well recognized that Martha Raye endured less comfort and more danger than any other Vietnam entertainer and with little or no public knowledge. In between shows, Raye, having trained as a nurses aide in Los Angeles, helped military medical personnel in field hospitals. Congress passed a bill allowing MArtha Raye to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. For his Martha Raye(Maggie) Tribute Page. At her request, she was ultimately buried
She wore a green beret and her camouflaged fatigues had jump wings, both American and Vietnamese, and her rank was that of a full colonel. | Powered by WordPress. NOMINATIONS.. - AN OSCAR..
In 1966 she went to Vietnam to entertain two platoons of airmen, both were called out on a mission. humanitarian Martha Raye. Sequels, Prequels, and Spin-offs Coming in 2023, (September 25, 1991 - October 19, 1994) (her death), (November 7, 1956 - December 1, 1960) (divorced), (April 21, 1954 - October 6, 1956) (divorced), (February 22, 1944 - June 17, 1953) (divorced, 1 child), (May 24, 1941 - February 3, 1944) (divorced), (October 8, 1938 - May 18, 1941) (divorced), (May 30, 1937 - September 28, 1938) (divorced), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Hospital in Pleiku, she would 'cover' a surgical shift, giving a nurse
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