tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19492813.post461378078568698917..comments2024-02-24T09:14:44.403+00:00Comments on The Poor Mouth: Red Cushing and the Spanish Civil Warjams o donnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17315325008175184363noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19492813.post-30184448297424266622012-04-22T15:44:13.106+01:002012-04-22T15:44:13.106+01:00Peter. That is what I love abut Red is that he was...Peter. That is what I love abut Red is that he was one of a kind. I would love to hear some of your memories of this larger than life man.jams o donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315325008175184363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19492813.post-65799164217099171202012-04-22T04:22:05.947+01:002012-04-22T04:22:05.947+01:00I was Red Cushing's platoon commander 9n Germa...I was Red Cushing's platoon commander 9n Germany (Berlin) and Korea in the 1950's. I have many stories about him - most of which revolved around his problem with "the drink" (he really loved his beer!). He was truly a one of a kind character, and I'm pleased to see that people are still interested in his exploits.Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19492813.post-24952269792981345272012-04-22T03:51:28.314+01:002012-04-22T03:51:28.314+01:00Just as a matter of interest, I was Red Cushing...Just as a matter of interest, I was Red Cushing's platoon commander in Germany Berlin)and KoreainPeternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19492813.post-53796407008779914722010-12-03T19:46:08.267+00:002010-12-03T19:46:08.267+00:00Ah Joseph, wonderful. It;s nice to hear from peopl...Ah Joseph, wonderful. It;s nice to hear from people with a connection with the man.<br /><br />I love his persona. He clearly was a larger than life character. I wonder what on earth his daughter was like!<br /><br />Soldier for hire is a great read. I wish there was more on his WWII exploits thoughjams o donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315325008175184363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19492813.post-41572362228585492172010-12-03T19:30:22.406+00:002010-12-03T19:30:22.406+00:00My dad met Red Cushing. We have a photo of him on ...My dad met Red Cushing. We have a photo of him on our bathroom wall at home. I'm just reading the book 'Soldier For Hire' and its great so far.<br /><br />I asked my dad today - Red's dad seems like a bit of a nutter to which her replied "yes but Red's daughter was even worse"... guess I have got more to find out...Joseph Conlonhttp://www.bluebaboondesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19492813.post-89028427530110442222008-08-04T21:38:00.000+01:002008-08-04T21:38:00.000+01:00You're welcome Bob. I don't pretend to be big on p...You're welcome Bob. I don't pretend to be big on political theory but I do love the the oddities of history. He's definitely a larger than life character.jams o donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315325008175184363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19492813.post-50668373607364592672008-08-04T11:19:00.000+01:002008-08-04T11:19:00.000+01:00Thanks for nice comment in intro! And thanks for t...Thanks for nice comment in intro! <BR/><BR/>And thanks for this fascinating material. I've never heard of Red Cushing before, but he is one of my heroes now!bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15439386754907203808noreply@blogger.com