A cocky military cadet pressed a training pistol to an old man’s head, mocking his worn Marine pin and demanding respect in front of the whole park. But he didn’t know the quiet man he threatened was Gordon “Ghost” Whitaker — the Navy Cross legend who held Hill 742 alone for three days.
He called him a relic in front of the whole park. Then the academy commandant arrived and saluted. Gordon Whitaker did not flinch. He was …
A cocky military cadet pressed a training pistol to an old man’s head, mocking his worn Marine pin and demanding respect in front of the whole park. But he didn’t know the quiet man he threatened was Gordon “Ghost” Whitaker — the Navy Cross legend who held Hill 742 alone for three days. Read More