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Boot Camp:
Platoon 234, MCRD Sand Diego, California
Highest
Rank: Lance Corporal (E-3)
MOS: 0161
Weapons
Qualifications/familiarization:
Sharpshooter
(M1 Garand)
Rifle Expert
(M-14)
Awards: Good
Conduct
Duty
Stations:
1st Marine
Division, Camp Pendleton, California
3rd Marine
Division, Okinawa
I was always proud to be a Marine. I knew we were the best! I learned a lot about honor, courage and I
could accomplish anything I wanted to do.
After Marine Corps duty I finished my high school
education and got a B.S. in education and police science.
I Taught School in Alaska and Nevada for 24
years. I taught grades 3-8th and special
education. I also worked as a State
Trooper and Crime Scene Investigator in Alaska and Vegas.
I raised seven children. I also have five grandchildren with two on
the way.
I retired from teaching in 2000 and work partime as a
carpenter. My wife and I enjoy
trqaveling, plus I love to fish and hunt.
If you ever get to Vegas call me, you are always
welcome to stay with us.
I will always remember the three months we spend on
the grinder at MCRD as some of the best and worst months of my life, but most
of all I will remember some boys who became men.
