James M. Irwin Jr.

1812294

United States Marine Corps Reserve

In Service Dates: From 10/60 to 10/68

  

Boot Camp:  Platoon 234, MCRD San Diego, California

 

Highest Rank: PFC – E2

 

Schools:

  All Military Schools:  None.

                                               

MOS:  9900

         

Qualified as Rifle Expert (M1 Garand). Rifle # 2167220;

          Fired for familiarization BAR and US Pistol Caliber 45.                  

 

Awards:  Recruit Training: Platoon/Series Honorman,

Series Pugil Stick Winner;

American Spirit of Honor Medal.   

         

 

Duty Station:  MCRD, San Diego, CA.    

 

Operations During Vietnam: 

          Civilian/working as Design and Test Fire Engineer on USAF Minuteman 3 ICBM    out of Cape Kennedy, Florida and Norton AFB, San Bernadino, California.  Prayer           Warrior for those serving in country.      

 

James receives the American Spirit Award from

Lieutenant Colonel Graham.

 

 

           

 

                   

                              James about 1963                                    James & Children 1971 or 72

 

       

                 James and Wife on Caribbean Cruise

 

   

                        James' son and his family

 

                         

                             James & Grandson Pierce                    James & Grandaughter Presley

 

                                

James & Donna Irwin, Texas Mini Reunion

New Bruanfels, February 2005