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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.
Best Friends CWO4 Bob May, CWO4 Tom Cierley, CWO4 Wayne Benson, CWO4 Ralph Dawson, CWO3 Dan Payne, Maj Wemett, Maj VomBauer,Maj Watson, Maj Swanson, MSGT Lambrena, GYSGT Valdovinos, SGT Pulley, CPL Micallef, MGYSGT Sentieri, MSGT Ritter, GYSGT Davis, and many more
Best Moment All Marine Corps time. Would do it all again but even better.
Worst Moment Deactivation of 4th LAAM BN and transfer to TMD Det of MWSS 473. Whole new unit and no problem with unit or C.O., just not enough time to retrain in new MOS to retain billet.
Chain of Command Acting Site C.O. Major Glover - Temporary billet until MWSS 473 Officers arrived and new Site C.O. arrived.
Other Memories New faces replacing those old familiar faces as Officers left for other units or MTU's due to changing unit structure. Retirements for a number of SNCO's & officers.
