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Service Photo
Current Service Status
USMC Veteran
Current/Last Rank
Sergeant
Current/Last Primary MOS
0311-Rifleman
Current/Last MOSGroup
Infantry
Previously Held MOS
5811-Military Policeman
Primary Unit
1965-1967, 0311, MARDET USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
Service Years
1965 - 1969
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Golden Dragon Certificate
Order of the Spanish Main Certificate
Shellback Certificate
What are you doing now:
I'm retired after thirty years as a police officer with the Norfolk Southern Railroad Police Department at Cleveland, Ohio. I started as a Patrolman at Buffalo, New York, was promoted to Lieutenant in charge of the Lorain, Ohio field office, and since 1992 as officer in charge of field operations for the Cleveland Division Headquarters Office at Cleveland, Ohio. After leaving the police department in 1999, I served for two years as an Agent/Investigator with the railroad casualty claims department. Now, I ride my bike, walk on the treadmill daily and golf as often as possible. I am married (48 years) and have one son.
Other Comments:
I'm a life member of VFW Post 9871 and served as Chaplain in 2003-2004. I'm a member of the Color Guard and a Cootie. I'm also a member of Chapter 249 Vietnam Veterans Of America. In 1977, I served one year with Marine Corps Reserve, Co. "I" at Buffalo, New York and then untill 1982 with the 107th Fighter Group, New York Air National Guard Security Police, Niagara Falls Air Base Niagara Falls, New York.
1965-1967, 0311, MARDET USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
1967-1967, 0311, 2nd Bn, 8th Marines (2/8)
1967-1967, 0311, USS Sandoval (APA-194)
1967-1968, 0311, 8th Marines
1968-1968, 0311, F Co, 2nd Bn, 8th Marines (2/8)
1968-1969, 5811, MP Co, H&S Bn, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
1977-1978, 0311, 4th Marine Division
1978-1982, 5811, Air National Guard
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?
From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day.
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?
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.
MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY
Quote: Homer Simpson
Custom Made Holster & Mag Clip with EGA
Active Duty with (NY) Air National Guard Attica State Penitentiary 1979
Departmental Seal
Department Uniform Shoulder Patch
Sig Sauer P228
40 Year Reunion held in Newport News, Va.
A MARINE CORPS WEDDING
CHAPLAIN, VFW POST 9871 (2003-2004)
NEW YORK AIR NATIONAL GUARD-SECURITY POLICE COMBAT PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CAMP BULLIS, TEXAS
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS (OH) POLICE ACADEMY
MADINA COUNTY (OH) LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
GEORGIA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY (MCDONAUGH, GA..)
ERIE COUNTY (NY) SHERIFF'S TRAINING ACADEMY
Mar 26, 2008, My new Eagle, Globe & Anchor Tattoo
May 10, 2011, Diesel and Me.
Aug 04, 2012, Other Photos
Sep 09, 2015, Latest additions to my shooting hobby
Oct 27, 2015, Railroad Police Plaque