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Christmas 1956 on Okinawa

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Bob Hope and Jayne Mansfield Jerry Calona
I was stationed at Camp Courtney on Okinawa with the Third Service Regiment. It was Christmas time and we were in for an unexpected treat...
 
Bob Hope landed and put on a nice show for us - He brought Jayne Mansfield, Jerry Colonna and a few other young round eyed girls that we all whistled hoot and hollered to see more of. Maybe this will bring back some memories for you.
 
I have a scrap book full of pictures, pawn tickets, liberty passes and other items saved for all these years - I will share here from time to time ...Semper Fi
 
Cpl. Bob MacGillivray USMCR (Parris Island - Platoon 63 - "C" Company Third Battalion Feb 1956 ) 

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