Cameron Inglis
A
cardboard or metal casing that
contains explosive material.
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 24"
gun with a 6' x 24' x 9‘ concrete base.
 Fires projectiles so it falls onto the
enemy.
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 Gas
bombs were fired into the trenches.
 Bombs were also dropped from
airplanes.
http://www.firstworldwar.com/photos/index.htm
http://www.firstworldwar.com/photos/gas.htm
Mills Bomb 
http://www.firstworldwar.com/photos/index.htm
 Used
to illuminate the battlefield at night
and to pass signals.
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Resplendent on the deep, deep blue
Of the full-dress uniform,
Are little ribbons aligned in rows.
To regs they must conform.
This purple one is the Purple Heart.
Three times it was received.
In battles where his brothers died
He survived, but still he grieved.
He always wears that uniform
When ere he comes to town.
Take's more, I think, than simple pride
To be the man he's found.
After today they'll fade away;
Be displayed never more.
After this eulogy
They'll close the casket door.
Old warriors notice the ribbon count,
And many a friendly guy
Would buy a round and shake his hand
To a whispered, "Semper Fi.“
Proud to serve my country,
Is etched into his stone.
God needed one more hero,
This Marine is headed home.
Do you recognize those ribbons:
The ones upon that chest?
To know them well does surely tell
How this country has been blessed.
On the top row, the Silver Star.
For gallantry it stands:
Bravery under hostile fire
On distant, burning sands.
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