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Captured Korean POW
This is the picture we talked about. Notice my reward for picking up the gentleman from opposing forces. Also received seven days R&R in Kyoto, one case of beer, and a fifth of bourbon. Corky Knack Sgt 1225xxx
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1948 and 1946
This was taken 1948, and my boot camp pic taken 1946. Tony Sgt. Retired
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G.I. Joe
'Joe retired in 1988 as Master Sgt. (E8) from the U.S. Army having served eleven years. He also was a retired Master Sgt. (E8) in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served for twenty two years. He received a Purple Heart along with numerous other …
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Zippo, 1959
Sgt. Grit, Here is a 1959 Zippo with the VMF-451 logo. The C-119 (Air Force designation) flying box car's proper nomenclature in the Marine Corps was R4Q when we used them in Korea, and later hauling supplies to Taiwan when we were stationed there. They …
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We Want Men Not Married Men
It was on Sept. 4th about 25 or 30 of us were waiting to be sworn in to the Navy when the Chief said he needed to smoke cigarette and go to the head. When he walked out a Marine Staff Sergeant walked in …
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Our 4 Generations
We are 4 Generations Marine Strong. PFC Donald Carson....Korea L/Cpl Greg Sims..........VietNam Cpl. Brad Sims............Perian Gulf L/Cpl Scott Nokes.......Afghanistan (2x) As a Life Member of the Marine Corps League, I displayed my Espirit De Corps with my MCL, New Jersey Plate. Now I am in …
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Blast From the Past
While enjoyable to read stories of family members carrying on the tradition and old friends reuniting, it's even more fantastic when you get to experience this: 1985 in Korea, 2nd Lt. Taggart on the left, Cpl. Thornton, M.A. on the right. Fast forward 27 years... …
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Unlegal Invasion
Dear Sgt. Grit, It's me, the Beer Runner! I wrote to you last year after I found your website looking to replace the sword on a plaque given to my dad when he retired. I am sending a picture of my mom with …
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Antique Mall
I took these photos at an Antique Mall in Ogalalla, NE. They wanted $95 for the photo which is more than I wanted to spend. It is dated June 1951. More than likely many of these Marines went to Korea. Maybe someone can identify someone …
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The Gunny Gets a Medal
Gunnery Sergeant George Garden has turned 91. Sometimes he needs a little assistance going up and down steps and has a problem with verbal expression, but his mind is clear and his memory almost pristine. He received his Baptism of Fire in the Pacific during …
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