with full military honors in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Colonel Maggie was taken to her final resting place on October 19, 1994 by her Special Forces troops. ltc daniel marvin p i d radio. As a volunteer, I feel responsible to our families to make sure they are as informed as possible and are given as much information as they need.. Please log in again. There was the singer and actress,
Honorary Army Green Beret Lt. 'Maggie' had been visiting her SF 'heroes' out
Raye, who died in Los Angeles at age 78, requested several years [earlier] to be buried at Fort Bragg, home of the Green Berets. 
He lives in Cazenovia, New York. Everyone involved appreciated her as an outstanding, During the Vietnam War, she was made an honorary. 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. Martha Raye, with a SF (Special Forces) beret and jungle fatigues, with
She soon relocated to Hollywood were she began making a name for herself appearing in a string of successful screwball comedies alongside the likes of Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, W.C. Fields, and Joe E. rown. 
Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use). She was honored in 1969 at the Academy Awards as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient for her volunteer 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. But I would ship out to Vietnam in June of 1968 leaving Boston behind forever. ACTRESS OF STAGE & SCREEN..
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. of the medal to Ms. Raye have not yet been completed. Miss Raye, a former nurse, arrived about the same time, dressed in Army fatigues and volunteering for duty. Known as "The Big Mouth" and considered the female equivalent to Bob Several times at the Army Field Hospital in Pleiku, she would 'cover' a surgical shift, giving a nurse a well-deserved break. WebA complete male Army Green uniform including combat boots, with trousers tucked in the top of the boots, shirt, tie and Green Beret. The American people honor Martha Raye, a woman who has tirelessly used her gifts to benefit the lives of her fellow Americans. Given a plot at Arlington, Colonel Maggie requested to be buried on Fort Bragg, NC. "Colonel Maggie." Sincerely, Rusty Kanokogi. She was accompanied by
AT FT.BRAGG,NORTH CAROLINA
While I was never directly involved in the military, respect and honor for country were instilled by my parents from a very young age. Doc Dentice
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-stannard-3a1b9181/detail/recent-activity/. Raye joined the USO soon after the US entered WWII. A PRESIDENTIAL
From "Doc" Dentice - Vietnam Medic, Martha Raye now
It was your quintessential small town with the old town square movie theater and drug store. TWICE IN HOLLYWOOD..
He said, "Yes ma'am. follow
Constitution Avenue, NW Miss Raye's show did not go on that night. War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Conflict earned her the nickname
Nov 66 - Oct 67; Danang / An Khe and Cu Chi. Presidential Medal of Freedom,the highest civilian award of our
Shortly before noon, when the work eased, Miss Raye flew 80 miles north to Vinh Long and performed that night for another unit of Army chopper crews who fly Vietnamese troops into battle. At the end of her TV programs she entertainment. Raye, who died Wednesday in Los Angeles at age 78, requested several years ago to be buried at Fort Bragg, the home of the Green Berets. Div's Lightning Bowl. Since I was a small child my family has been volunteering at church and in the community. In a rare interview Raye said simply that [e]nough people are going against the troops. To all of our surprise, she pulled
outposts. the text of the award is as follows: "A talented performer whose career spans the better part of a century,
She traveled to and from Vietnam for nine years, occasionally performing We volunteer because we want to help, she said. The award is given to those who work behind the scenes to improve the lives of those in the community, above and beyond. Honorary Army Green Beret Lt. the troops she so dearly loved. anniversary of my enlistment into the United States Army on August. The following is from an Army Aviator friend who takes another trip down memory lane: It was just before Thanksgiving '67 and we were ferrying dead and wounded from a large GRF west of Pleiku, Vietnam. She often served as a nurse on these trips. 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. MEDICAL PERSONNEL..
We had run out of body bags by
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Show more. Many may be too young to have known the comedian, Martha Raye. The Pretty One Was This a Match Made in Heaven? One of the first things she did was donate a pint of blood to a badly wounded sergeant. Visited troops during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The Palm Beach Post. She traveled to Vietnam more than any other entertainer to boost the morale of the troops and often went above and beyond to serve in any way she could. of Honor recipient retired MSG Roy Benavidez, USA Special Forces. She also wore a caduceus which designated her as a SEVEN
those of Mrs. Clinton, for her recovery. Follow me. "Only cowards give up the search for happiness because they're afraid CLICK
She had received her
I enjoyed playing cards with Martha but regretted it somewhat. WebMartha Raye was born Margaret Teresa Yvonne O'Reed in Butte, Montana. Colonel and honorary Marine Full-bird Colonel Martha Raye was born Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed to Vaudevillian perfomers Peter and Maybelle Hazel(Hooper) at St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana on August 27,1916. President Clinton. For all her service, often paid for by herself, Raye never sought publicity. Miss Rayes show did not go on that night. 
ACTRESS OF STAGE & SCREEN..
Martha has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
As spouses, we do not volunteer for any gratitude or level of appreciation. showed in her many tours during
She held the show there till they returned. One final recognition would be bestowed upon Raye. To all of our surprise, she pulled on her right collar and said Captain, see this eagle? 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 White House representing
Martha Raye has delighted audiences and uplifted spirits around the globe. After her death in 1994, "Colonel Maggie" became the only civilian laid to rest among the Green Berets at the Fort Bragg military cemetery. Standard fourth model rip-stop jungle jacket. tirelessly used her gifts to benefit the lives of her fellow Americans.". Tom Foster & at least 2.7 million other Patriots.. Colonel Maggie, Martha Raye, was an honorary member of the Special Forces. 20 October 1994. Overtures to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush proved unsuccessful, but after a submission of 40,000 veteran signatures, President Bill Clinton awarded Raye the medal on November 2, 1993. A GREEN BERET..
Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. 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. Her presence, whether
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. always wore a St. Christopher's medal, a St. Genesius medal and a Star 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. MAGGIE-WHO WAS SHE? The landing zones were in the stronghold of a Viet Cong battalion. The twangy-voiced brunette, who has gone from outpost to tiny outpost throughout Viet Nam to entertain American servicemen, sang, danced and ribbed the men of two Army aviation helicopter companies stationed in the Mekong Delta town of Soc Trang. SHE DONNED
Born August 17, 1916, in Butte, Montana, Margy Reed was just 3 when she made her stage debut as part of her parents Vaudeville act. WebThey are held by Miss Martha Raye. Because of her work with the USO during World War II
She is a lieutenant colonel in the Green Berets, given an honorarycommission in 1964, which became official in 1967. specialty.now, take me to your wounded!" She had Irish, German, and English ancestry. now, take me to your wounded. Upon arriving back at Soc Trang, I informed Martha (she came right up to us and asked how things were going) that we had a gunship down in the combat area and additional efforts were being made to extract the crew. and residing in Los Angeles at the time of her death. He was accompanied for the ceremony
Communication does not always make it to the family members or people who need it most. Because of her work with the USO during World War II
Special Forces Charitable Trust has been the annual sponsor for the Awards Dinner since 2012. When he and the two remaining crewmen were returned to Soc Trang, Raye volunteered to assist the doctor in treating the wounded flyer. Maggie had been visiting her special forces heroes out west. Vets for our freedom. For example, an October 1966 Associated Press article reported the following account: Comedienne Martha Raye, a front-line trouper for 24 years, changed her routine last week. picked up during World War II
carrying the dead aboard. JAZZ SINGER
NOONIE WILL MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO YOUR
I want to be buried at Fort Bragg with my biys (as she called Special Forces Soldiers). Colonel and honorary Marine Full-bird Colonel Martha Raye was born Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed to Vaudevillian performers Peter and Maybelle Hazel (Hooper) at St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana on August 27,1916. 22 March 1967. WELL KNOWN ENTERTAINER - Martha Raye (left) and two members of her
of David given to her by wellwishers. from four to six months at a time--usually at her own expense--to be with
Her mouth would come to relegate her motion picture work to largely supporting comic parts, and was often made up in such a way that it appeared even larger than it already was. [S]he was to get her wish after a ceremony with a flag-draped casket and military pallbearers. AT THREE.. In 1993 Martha Raye was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her lifetime service to America . More than 4,000 enthusiastic
from four to six months at a time--usually at her own expense--to be with
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At her death on October 19, 1994, the U.S. Army granted Rayes request to be buried in the military cemetery at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the first civilian woman ever so honored. HER FOR HER BIG MOUTH
For going to Vietnam, Col. Raye was considered a "hawk". humanitarian Martha Raye. On the button flap is a set of SVN Army Lt Colonels rank blossoms. - Vietnam
Raye, was an honorary member of the Special Forces. USO (1965-1970) but most often on her own and at her own expense. After graduation I moved home and at that same time Louis moved to Fayetteville NC to attend the Special Forces Qualification Course, she explained. 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." TO 1000'S OF TROOPS.. 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. 
She has made five qualified jumps
specialty.now, take me to your wounded!" 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." presentation of "Hello Dolly. "It was just before Thanksgiving
Volumn, "MARTHA RAYE: VIETNAM CASUALTY
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extended his best wishes, and
to watch the outdoor presentation of "Hello Dolly. The frequent deployments, op tempo and ongoing training means they are often away from the home, leaving the spouses to hold it together alone. Share this article by Katie Lange With the inside of an armored vehicle was the , Subscribe to the Soldier of Fortune Newsletter. David Mikkelson founded the site now known as snopes.com back in 1994. She worked all day until 9 that night doing everything she could, one corpsman said. National Cemetery upon her death. She was made an honorary member of the Special Forces units that she often assisted and received her Green Beret and title of Lieutenant Colonel from President Lyndon Johnson. Reserve, and on this is a 'Caduceus' which means I am a Nurse, with a surgical
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He lives in Cazenovia, New York. Everyone involved appreciated her as an outstanding, During the Vietnam War, she was made an honorary. 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. Martha Raye, with a SF (Special Forces) beret and jungle fatigues, with
She soon relocated to Hollywood were she began making a name for herself appearing in a string of successful screwball comedies alongside the likes of Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, W.C. Fields, and Joe E. rown. Washington, D.C. Email powered by MailChimp (Privacy Policy & Terms of Use). She was honored in 1969 at the Academy Awards as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient for her volunteer 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. But I would ship out to Vietnam in June of 1968 leaving Boston behind forever. ACTRESS OF STAGE & SCREEN..
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. of the medal to Ms. Raye have not yet been completed. Miss Raye, a former nurse, arrived about the same time, dressed in Army fatigues and volunteering for duty. Known as "The Big Mouth" and considered the female equivalent to Bob Several times at the Army Field Hospital in Pleiku, she would 'cover' a surgical shift, giving a nurse a well-deserved break. WebA complete male Army Green uniform including combat boots, with trousers tucked in the top of the boots, shirt, tie and Green Beret. The American people honor Martha Raye, a woman who has tirelessly used her gifts to benefit the lives of her fellow Americans. Given a plot at Arlington, Colonel Maggie requested to be buried on Fort Bragg, NC. "Colonel Maggie." Sincerely, Rusty Kanokogi. She was accompanied by
AT FT.BRAGG,NORTH CAROLINA
While I was never directly involved in the military, respect and honor for country were instilled by my parents from a very young age. Doc Dentice
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-stannard-3a1b9181/detail/recent-activity/. Raye joined the USO soon after the US entered WWII. A PRESIDENTIAL
From "Doc" Dentice - Vietnam Medic, Martha Raye now
It was your quintessential small town with the old town square movie theater and drug store. TWICE IN HOLLYWOOD..
He said, "Yes ma'am. follow
Constitution Avenue, NW Miss Raye's show did not go on that night. War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Conflict earned her the nickname
Nov 66 - Oct 67; Danang / An Khe and Cu Chi. Presidential Medal of Freedom,the highest civilian award of our
Shortly before noon, when the work eased, Miss Raye flew 80 miles north to Vinh Long and performed that night for another unit of Army chopper crews who fly Vietnamese troops into battle. At the end of her TV programs she entertainment. Raye, who died Wednesday in Los Angeles at age 78, requested several years ago to be buried at Fort Bragg, the home of the Green Berets. Div's Lightning Bowl. Since I was a small child my family has been volunteering at church and in the community. In a rare interview Raye said simply that [e]nough people are going against the troops. To all of our surprise, she pulled
outposts. the text of the award is as follows: "A talented performer whose career spans the better part of a century,
She traveled to and from Vietnam for nine years, occasionally performing We volunteer because we want to help, she said. The award is given to those who work behind the scenes to improve the lives of those in the community, above and beyond. Honorary Army Green Beret Lt. the troops she so dearly loved. anniversary of my enlistment into the United States Army on August. The following is from an Army Aviator friend who takes another trip down memory lane: It was just before Thanksgiving '67 and we were ferrying dead and wounded from a large GRF west of Pleiku, Vietnam. She often served as a nurse on these trips. 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. MEDICAL PERSONNEL..
We had run out of body bags by
Nov 1967
", Sites By
Show more. Many may be too young to have known the comedian, Martha Raye. The Pretty One Was This a Match Made in Heaven? One of the first things she did was donate a pint of blood to a badly wounded sergeant. Visited troops during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The Palm Beach Post. She traveled to Vietnam more than any other entertainer to boost the morale of the troops and often went above and beyond to serve in any way she could. of Honor recipient retired MSG Roy Benavidez, USA Special Forces. She also wore a caduceus which designated her as a SEVEN
those of Mrs. Clinton, for her recovery. Follow me. "Only cowards give up the search for happiness because they're afraid CLICK
She had received her
I enjoyed playing cards with Martha but regretted it somewhat. WebMartha Raye was born Margaret Teresa Yvonne O'Reed in Butte, Montana. Colonel and honorary Marine Full-bird Colonel Martha Raye was born Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed to Vaudevillian perfomers Peter and Maybelle Hazel(Hooper) at St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana on August 27,1916. President Clinton. For all her service, often paid for by herself, Raye never sought publicity. Miss Rayes show did not go on that night. ACTRESS OF STAGE & SCREEN..
Martha has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
As spouses, we do not volunteer for any gratitude or level of appreciation. showed in her many tours during
She held the show there till they returned. One final recognition would be bestowed upon Raye. To all of our surprise, she pulled on her right collar and said Captain, see this eagle? 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 White House representing
Martha Raye has delighted audiences and uplifted spirits around the globe. After her death in 1994, "Colonel Maggie" became the only civilian laid to rest among the Green Berets at the Fort Bragg military cemetery. Standard fourth model rip-stop jungle jacket. tirelessly used her gifts to benefit the lives of her fellow Americans.". Tom Foster & at least 2.7 million other Patriots.. Colonel Maggie, Martha Raye, was an honorary member of the Special Forces. 20 October 1994. Overtures to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush proved unsuccessful, but after a submission of 40,000 veteran signatures, President Bill Clinton awarded Raye the medal on November 2, 1993. A GREEN BERET..
Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. 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. Her presence, whether
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. always wore a St. Christopher's medal, a St. Genesius medal and a Star 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. MAGGIE-WHO WAS SHE? The landing zones were in the stronghold of a Viet Cong battalion. The twangy-voiced brunette, who has gone from outpost to tiny outpost throughout Viet Nam to entertain American servicemen, sang, danced and ribbed the men of two Army aviation helicopter companies stationed in the Mekong Delta town of Soc Trang. SHE DONNED
Born August 17, 1916, in Butte, Montana, Margy Reed was just 3 when she made her stage debut as part of her parents Vaudeville act. WebThey are held by Miss Martha Raye. Because of her work with the USO during World War II
She is a lieutenant colonel in the Green Berets, given an honorarycommission in 1964, which became official in 1967. specialty.now, take me to your wounded!" She had Irish, German, and English ancestry. now, take me to your wounded. Upon arriving back at Soc Trang, I informed Martha (she came right up to us and asked how things were going) that we had a gunship down in the combat area and additional efforts were being made to extract the crew. and residing in Los Angeles at the time of her death. He was accompanied for the ceremony
Communication does not always make it to the family members or people who need it most. Because of her work with the USO during World War II
Special Forces Charitable Trust has been the annual sponsor for the Awards Dinner since 2012. When he and the two remaining crewmen were returned to Soc Trang, Raye volunteered to assist the doctor in treating the wounded flyer. Maggie had been visiting her special forces heroes out west. Vets for our freedom. For example, an October 1966 Associated Press article reported the following account: Comedienne Martha Raye, a front-line trouper for 24 years, changed her routine last week. picked up during World War II
carrying the dead aboard. JAZZ SINGER
NOONIE WILL MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO YOUR
I want to be buried at Fort Bragg with my biys (as she called Special Forces Soldiers). Colonel and honorary Marine Full-bird Colonel Martha Raye was born Margaret Teresa Yvonne Reed to Vaudevillian performers Peter and Maybelle Hazel (Hooper) at St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana on August 27,1916. 22 March 1967. WELL KNOWN ENTERTAINER - Martha Raye (left) and two members of her
of David given to her by wellwishers. from four to six months at a time--usually at her own expense--to be with
Her mouth would come to relegate her motion picture work to largely supporting comic parts, and was often made up in such a way that it appeared even larger than it already was. [S]he was to get her wish after a ceremony with a flag-draped casket and military pallbearers. AT THREE.. In 1993 Martha Raye was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her lifetime service to America . More than 4,000 enthusiastic
from four to six months at a time--usually at her own expense--to be with
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At her death on October 19, 1994, the U.S. Army granted Rayes request to be buried in the military cemetery at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the first civilian woman ever so honored. HER FOR HER BIG MOUTH
For going to Vietnam, Col. Raye was considered a "hawk". humanitarian Martha Raye. On the button flap is a set of SVN Army Lt Colonels rank blossoms. - Vietnam
Raye, was an honorary member of the Special Forces. USO (1965-1970) but most often on her own and at her own expense. After graduation I moved home and at that same time Louis moved to Fayetteville NC to attend the Special Forces Qualification Course, she explained. 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." TO 1000'S OF TROOPS.. 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. She has made five qualified jumps
specialty.now, take me to your wounded!" 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." presentation of "Hello Dolly. "It was just before Thanksgiving
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to watch the outdoor presentation of "Hello Dolly. The frequent deployments, op tempo and ongoing training means they are often away from the home, leaving the spouses to hold it together alone. Share this article by Katie Lange With the inside of an armored vehicle was the , Subscribe to the Soldier of Fortune Newsletter. David Mikkelson founded the site now known as snopes.com back in 1994. She worked all day until 9 that night doing everything she could, one corpsman said. National Cemetery upon her death. She was made an honorary member of the Special Forces units that she often assisted and received her Green Beret and title of Lieutenant Colonel from President Lyndon Johnson. Reserve, and on this is a 'Caduceus' which means I am a Nurse, with a surgical
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