01-12-2012, 14:21
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The Oldest "Frogman"......
Don Lumsden of Englewood, Fla. oldest living “Frogman” in U.S.A.
www.donmooreswartales.com
For Zonie,Richard and the rest of you guys who love to play underwater.......  
Big Teddy 
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01-12-2012, 15:32
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Amazing. He and his "swim buddies" were true trailblazers.
Thanks for posting this Big Teddy.
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01-12-2012, 18:18
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That's an awesome read. Thanks for the link.
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01-12-2012, 19:41
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A great read Big Teddy. Can you imagine what he saw when he was standing on the beach @ Nagasaki? Probably makes Don the first American to set foot in Japan.
Thanks for the post !
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01-12-2012, 23:28
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Awesome bit of history. Nice picture of the LT with the fins, mask and ka bar...ka bar in his hand.
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01-13-2012, 01:41
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Great Teddy. Thanks
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01-13-2012, 05:02
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The true History of the UDT program by one who was actually in it and interesting reading of their heroic tasks - and a far cry from the tales of those who would seek to steal their valorous exploits like Gene DeFord did.
http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ad.php?t=21771
I used to sit and talk with Red King about the Parachute Test Platoon and the early development of Airborne training of what was then called The Parachute School; I would definitely enjoy talking with Mr Lumsden about the early UDT training program, too.
Thanks, Teddy, for a great read.
Richard
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01-13-2012, 10:15
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When I was 10 or so, before I even knew what Special Forces was, I wanted to be a "Frogman"! A guy two years older in my high school went UDT and gave me his green, numbered, helmet liner from there. I prized it. I was among the "stuff" my mom gave away while I was in the Army. Drat!
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01-13-2012, 10:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZonieDiver
When I was 10 or so, before I even knew what Special Forces was, I wanted to be a "Frogman"! A guy two years older in my high school went UDT and gave me his green, numbered, helmet liner from there. I prized it. It was among the "stuff" my mom gave away while I was in the Army. Drat!
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WOW !!!!!!! 
She REALLY didn't want you to come visit, did she??? 
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01-13-2012, 11:59
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My uncle, William Gadd, was a Naval Scout/Raider in the Pacific during WW2.
His name is listed in the UDT/Seal Museum.
He had some interesting stories, the best being his enebriated re-enlistment into the Army, believing it to be the Navy, after returning from the war. He fought in Korea with the 187th Airborne and received a battlefield commission. Sadly he passed some years ago.
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01-14-2012, 00:32
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I keep thinking of the 10" pilings that these frogmen had to belly crawl alongside. Sticking up more than 10" would have meant detection and/or death.
They probably sucked it in, and went with nine, giving a 1" safety margin.
Also no mention of any sidearms, just the ka bars, mask, fins, explosives and wires.
Last edited by Sarski; 01-14-2012 at 00:34.
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02-08-2012, 16:05
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The Oldest Frogman
Mr. Lumsden has cancer and his days are numbered. Failing fast. www.411.com his name and town, if you wish to send a card while he's still with us.
His story on War Tales had the most "hits" ever, and is still garnering attention.
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