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LtCol James Watson (JE Watson)
to remember
Marine CWO4 Jim McDonald (Gunner Mac).
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Contact Info
Last Address Newark
Date of Passing Sep 08, 2009
Location of Interment Alexandria National Cemetery (VA) - Alexandria, Virginia
Currently member of the USCG Auxiliary - San Francisco Sector - and involved in recreational boating safety and support to Coast Guard units at CG Island, Alameda, CA. Qualified Vessel Examiner, ICS Level 5 Commander and working on other designations. A worthwile organization for those actually looking for a mission. Many retired military and former military as well as civilians. Currently on Health leave to deal with other issues. Keeping up with grandkids and a great grandchild and enjoying life.
Other Comments:
Other involvement includes Marine Corps Mustang Officer Assn., American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marine Corps Association, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation,Military Officers of America Association, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Association,Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps Reserve Association and Marine For Life (M4L) Mentor.
Remembrance Profiles - 1 Marine Remembered
McLean, William, Cpl
1998-1998, 3010, 4th LAAM Bn
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Best Friends CWO4 Robert May, CWO4 Tom Cierley, Major John Wemett, Major Jim Watson, Sgt. Marc Pulley (now Captain Pulley), GySgt Donna Dawson & CWO4 Ralph Dawson, CWO4 Wayne Benson, Captain Mike Bogna, Captain Steve De Lazaro, Major Jeff Josserand, MSGT Ritter, GySgt Davis.
Best Moment All of Them
Worst Moment Retiring. Hanging up Deuce Gear for the last time and joining the ranks of the retired.
Chain of Command Major Wemett, Btry C.O., Major Josserand, Bn. XO, LtCol Beavers, Bn C.O.
Other Memories Finished 23 years in the battaion and served in "C" Btry, H&S Btry Det B, and H&S Btry (-). Held billets as Btry Supply Chief, Det OIC, Motor T Maint./Ops Officer, Embarkation Officer, HAWK Missile Officer, Ground Supply Officer. Served numerous site commanders in San Jose, CA, Hayward,CA, and Fresno, CA. Mobilized with Bn for Desert Storm and wished I was younger when OIF and OEF came along. A way of life, an attitude, a pride, and friends for life. What more could a Marine request. Semper Fi.
