Boot Camp platoon

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Charles Fyle - February 4, 2024

Hey guys, my father entered boot camp at Pendleton on 25 January 1942, finished basic on 7 March 1942. 5th recruit battallion. Any idea what his platoon number might be? Thanks.

Michael Bell - September 6, 2022

Hey can someone help me out see a couple of years ago I was hit in the head and I forget a lot of things like my platoon number see I went MCRD San Diego July 4 1994 I think golf company 2nd or 3rd Battalion. Trying to get a copy of my platoon year book any help would be helpful

Steve Allen - March 28, 2020

Arthur,
Do you remember your battalion? The first number of your platoon is the battalion number. Mine was 2nd battalion, so the 2 in 2077. I went in just after you in mid July. I’m guessing your ply number is less than 77 so probably one of the 3rd battalion numbers that have already been posted.
Good luck in our quest.

Respectfully submitted
Ssgt Steve Allen

Dennis Edwards - March 28, 2020

I wonder where the last 50 years have gone to !!! It’s a wonder that some of us are as sane as we are, considering our lives to now, but I am not complaining, the Good Lord, has blessed me, in the past, and he continues to pull my fat out of the fire to this day. Praise the Lord !!!!

Sgt. D D Edwards

Dennis Edwards - March 28, 2020

I think I remember you standing just outside of the duty hut door, I am sorry Hatchway, and your D.I.’s where pinning your strips on, I am sure that felt good. If you were an honor Guide, you had to be good. Semper Fi
D.D. Edwards, Sgt. 0811/3041
RVN March 1967 to 25 March 68

Michael Bonczewski - March 28, 2020

Arthur I did a quick search and came across a listing of MCRD San Diego platoon start and stop dates for 1974. There isn’t a listing for 4 June 1974 but possibly you can use the platoon numbers in your search to find your name.
3054 18 JUN 1974 04 SEP 1974
3055 18 JUN 1974 04 SEP 1974
3057 26 JUN 1974 12 SEP 1974
3058 26 JUN 1974 12 SEP 1974
Hope this helps
Semper Fi

Bob 1381 - March 28, 2020

I’m with you Jeff…I have met some draftees that want to forget they were even in the Corps. I remember my platoon number, graduation dates, etc. But, I have no idea what my lock combination or my rifle S/N was. As I get older, many things have faded from my mind. However, I remember that I was, am, and always will be a UNITED STATES MARINE and cherish my short time in the Corps. PI. Platoon 215, graduated 9 March 1966……..Bob 1381 Vietnam 66/67.

Jeff Smith - March 28, 2020

Give the guy a break. There is probably some reason why he cannot remember, after all we all have some problem as we are all human and mostly all MARINES. Jeff Smith 1974-1981 Plt 3038/Mos 5831

Billy Myers - March 28, 2020

I agree with you Dennis. I went through boot camp during the late summer of 1960. My platoon number was 363. The D
rill Instructors were SSgt. Marvin Paxton, SSgt (E-5) Dale Flickinger and SSgt (E-5) Richard Bair.

Darrel Thorin - March 28, 2020

Sgt. D. Edwards, I was in the same series as you, Plt. 1108, Sept. to Nov. 66′. I not only remember my DI’s name, but I remember your SDI, SSgt Strickland. Quite a story behind the reason why I remember him so well. Also, I think your Plt. Guide was a Marqui, or something like that, him and I had quite a go in Pugal Sticks.
D. D. Thorin, SSgt. 0311
RVN June 67 to July 68