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Marine SSgt Vincent DiPano.
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Contact Info
Last Address Last residence was New Brunswick, NJ.
Date of Passing Mar 21, 2002
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
New Brunswick, NJ Police Department, he was a retired Law Enforcement Officer at the time of his death.
Other Comments:
See http://www.BobRohrer.com web site and click on Parris Island (P.I.) tab.
Suffered a fatal heart attack while mowing the lawn at his residence.
1957-1958, 0369, B Co, 1st Recruit Training Bn (Cadre)
Chain of Command Recruit Platoon 43, First Recruit Batallion graduated around May 2, 1957. He was then assigned to Recruit Platoon 276, Company B, First Recruit Battalion, MCRD, Parris Island, SC. Graduated in December 1957. Brig. General Shell was the Commanding Officer during this period.
Other Memories Staff Sgt DiPano had a distinctive cadence call, that resembled a bull dog taking voice lessons and warming up his throat. It was a smooth and rythmic cadence call that was easy to follow. His commands were clear. His stocky build that caused some recruits to initially doubt his endurance on runs was soon dispelled as he took the Platoon for morning runs. He ran like a deer. He shared many insights to help young Marine recuits. Semper Fidelis.
