Jack Dempsey Deanna Dempsey died in 2003. Jack Dempsey William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed "Kid Blackie" and "The Manassa Mauler", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920s, Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. Dempsey is ranked tenth on "The Ring" magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and seventh among
Operation Montana Mauler PAVN killed for the loss of 13 U.S. killed including all of Company B's officers. On 29 March Company D, 1/11th Infantry overran a PAVN bunker complex killing 5 PAVN. As Company A advanced west of Company D it came under attack from an estimated Company-size PAVN unit, the day-long battle that followed resulted in 30 PAVN killed. The Cavalry, Infantry and Marines continued patrolling the Khe Chua Valley for a further 4 days meeting little resistance. Operation Montana Mauler concluded on 3 April, with the US claiming the PAVN 27th Regiment had lost approximately 300 killed. Operation Montana Mauler