Photos by crapshoooter : on the map, in Google Earth (KML)

The train engine is placed correcty in front of the treatment plant.

Col Paul W Hamblin May 23,1922-January 4,2009

He served his country with great distinction as a member of the U.S. Army for 28 years. His service included tours as an infantry officer during World War II in Europe with the 82nd Airborne Division, 508th Company, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was wound 4 times in the service of his country

Colonel Hamblin was a highly decorated officer. His military decorations include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit (2d Award), the Bronze Star with "V" Device (2d Award), the Joint Services Commendation Medal, The Army Commendation Medal, The Air Medal, The Purple Heart with 4 Clusters, The Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Aircraft Crewman's Badge, The Master Parachutist's Badge, The Presidential Unit Citation and 7 Overseas bars, The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, The World War II Victory Medal, The Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal, The Korean Service Medal, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 20 years Device and The United Nations Service Medal.

His decorations from foreign governments include The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Badge, The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Republic of Vietnam Army Distinguished Service Medal.

In a letter accompanying this latter award, General Nguyen wrote, “this medal is the highest, medal after the National Order of RVNAF and Colonel Hamblin is the sole and first American to receive the Distinguished Honor."

With Full Military Honors he joins his Band of Brothers, a member of the Greatest Generation.

God bless all those who served our country

Col Paul W Hamblin May 23,1922-January 4,2009

He served his country with great distinction as a member of the U.S. Army for 28 years. His service included tours as an infantry officer during World War II in Europe with the 82nd Airborne Division, 508th Company, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was wound 4 times in the service of his country

Colonel Hamblin was a highly decorated officer. His military decorations include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit (2d Award), the Bronze Star with "V" Device (2d Award), the Joint Services Commendation Medal, The Army Commendation Medal, The Air Medal, The Purple Heart with 4 Clusters, The Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Aircraft Crewman's Badge, The Master Parachutist's Badge, The Presidential Unit Citation and 7 Overseas bars, The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, The World War II Victory Medal, The Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal, The Korean Service Medal, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 20 years Device and The United Nations Service Medal.

His decorations from foreign governments include The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Badge, The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Republic of Vietnam Army Distinguished Service Medal.

In a letter accompanying this latter award, General Nguyen wrote, “this medal is the highest, medal after the National Order of RVNAF and Colonel Hamblin is the sole and first American to receive the Distinguished Honor."

With Full Military Honors he joins his Band of Brothers, a member of the Greatest Generation.

God bless all those who served our country

Col Paul W Hamblin May 23,1922-January 4,2009

He served his country with great distinction as a member of the U.S. Army for 28 years. His service included tours as an infantry officer during World War II in Europe with the 82nd Airborne Division, 508th Company, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was wound 4 times in the service of his country

Colonel Hamblin was a highly decorated officer. His military decorations include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit (2d Award), the Bronze Star with "V" Device (2d Award), the Joint Services Commendation Medal, The Army Commendation Medal, The Air Medal, The Purple Heart with 4 Clusters, The Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Aircraft Crewman's Badge, The Master Parachutist's Badge, The Presidential Unit Citation and 7 Overseas bars, The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, The World War II Victory Medal, The Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal, The Korean Service Medal, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 20 years Device and The United Nations Service Medal.

His decorations from foreign governments include The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Badge, The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Republic of Vietnam Army Distinguished Service Medal.

In a letter accompanying this latter award, General Nguyen wrote, “this medal is the highest, medal after the National Order of RVNAF and Colonel Hamblin is the sole and first American to receive the Distinguished Honor."

With Full Military Honors he joins his Band of Brothers, a member of the Greatest Generation.

God bless all those who served our country

Col Paul W Hamblin May 23,1922-January 4,2009

He served his country with great distinction as a member of the U.S. Army for 28 years. His service included tours as an infantry officer during World War II in Europe with the 82nd Airborne Division, 508th Company, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was wound 4 times in the service of his country

Colonel Hamblin was a highly decorated officer. His military decorations include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit (2d Award), the Bronze Star with "V" Device (2d Award), the Joint Services Commendation Medal, The Army Commendation Medal, The Air Medal, The Purple Heart with 4 Clusters, The Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Aircraft Crewman's Badge, The Master Parachutist's Badge, The Presidential Unit Citation and 7 Overseas bars, The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, The World War II Victory Medal, The Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal, The Korean Service Medal, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 20 years Device and The United Nations Service Medal.

His decorations from foreign governments include The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Badge, The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Republic of Vietnam Army Distinguished Service Medal.

In a letter accompanying this latter award, General Nguyen wrote, “this medal is the highest, medal after the National Order of RVNAF and Colonel Hamblin is the sole and first American to receive the Distinguished Honor."

With Full Military Honors he joins his Band of Brothers, a member of the Greatest Generation.

God bless all those who served our country

Col Paul W Hamblin May 23,1922-January 4,2009

He served his country with great distinction as a member of the U.S. Army for 28 years. His service included tours as an infantry officer during World War II in Europe with the 82nd Airborne Division, 508th Company, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was wound 4 times in the service of his country

Colonel Hamblin was a highly decorated officer. His military decorations include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit (2d Award), the Bronze Star with "V" Device (2d Award), the Joint Services Commendation Medal, The Army Commendation Medal, The Air Medal, The Purple Heart with 4 Clusters, The Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Aircraft Crewman's Badge, The Master Parachutist's Badge, The Presidential Unit Citation and 7 Overseas bars, The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, The World War II Victory Medal, The Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal, The Korean Service Medal, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 20 years Device and The United Nations Service Medal.

His decorations from foreign governments include The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Badge, The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Republic of Vietnam Army Distinguished Service Medal.

In a letter accompanying this latter award, General Nguyen wrote, “this medal is the highest, medal after the National Order of RVNAF and Colonel Hamblin is the sole and first American to receive the Distinguished Honor."

With Full Military Honors he joins his Band of Brothers, a member of the Greatest Generation.

God bless all those who served our country

hi, saw you photos of puerto morelos, particularly this one of casa south breeze. just curious if you stayed there or know anyone who did. we are planning a trip and looking at places for our family to stay. appreciate any info you might want to share with us. Thanks!

should be ProteGidos not Protejidos. lol

That's ugly, eh?

Beautiful pic but place at the wrong location. It is incorrectly placed at the Derek Walcott Square. This picture should be place at location 14 degrees 00' 38.08"N by 60 degrees 59' 24.06" W.