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Current/Last Primary MOS
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Infantry
Previously Held MOS
Primary Unit 1970-1974, 8412, HQ, 4th MCD Philadelphia, PA
Service Years
2003, Marine Corps League, White Tank Mountains; Detachment 1246 (Past Commandant) (Surprise, Arizona)
2003, 3rd Marine Division Association
2003, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
2003, American Legion
2003, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
2003, Marine Corps Association and Foundation (MCA&F)
2003, Military Order of the Purple Heart
2003, Scottish American Military Society
2003, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 285, Neal Garman Post (Wickenburg, Arizona)
What are you doing now: Retired Medically.............. Commandant Department of Arizona, Marine Corps League
Other Comments: Veterans Advorsary. And a Inductee of the; Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2007,
1964-1965, 3531, USS Francis Marion (APA/LPA-249)
1964-1965, 3531, USS Francis Marion (APA/LPA-249)
1964-1966, 3531, 2nd Bn, 8th Marines (2/8)
1965-1965, 0341, USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7)
1965-1966, 0341, HQ Co, 8th Marines
1966-1967, 0341, 3rd Bn, 9th Marines (3/9)
1968-1970, 5811, MSG Bn, H&S Co Quantico, VA
1970-1974, 8412, HQ, 4th MCD Philadelphia, PA
Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Marine Corps.
Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. Where did you go to boot camp and what units, bases, ships or squadrons were you assigned to? What was your reason for leaving?
If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which made a lasting impact on you and, if life-changing, in what way?
Did you encounter any situation during your military service when you believed there was a possibility you might not survive? If so, please describe what happened and what was the outcome.
Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which was your least favorite?
From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day.
What professional achievements are you most proud of from your military career?
Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or other memorabilia, which one is the most meaningful to you and why?
Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why?
List the names of old friends you served with, at which locations, and recount what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with.
Can you recount a particular incident from your service, which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh?
What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty?
What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships?
In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service?
Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Marine Corps?
In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with.
