Served on TAG at Marines-TogetherWeServed, as Special Administrator at inception, now fully retired.
Former Editor of "The Seahorse" the newsletter for the United States Seagoing Marine Association, Inc.
Worked in IT/IS for Nestle, SA as a second career after moving to Florida, then consulting to Surety Companies before finally retiring from work.
"Dunmarchin"
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Major of Armor and Infantry, Army of the United States(Ret). Recalled to Active Duty from retirement for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm/Provide Comfort. Discharged back to Retired List of Army of the United States. Served 34 years active duty and reserve duty.
Infantry Company formed shortly after the end of the Korean War. According to Colonel Joseph Agee USMCR (Ret) several Korean War Officers and NCOs pushed to form the Company and it was activated in 1954.
Initially designated as the 97th Special Infantry Company, and later renamed the 97th Rifle Company.
Direct reporting to MCD Philadelphia, PA.
Best Friends Wade Hancock Gary Farnsworth W.D. Dangler Bobby Maddy
Best Moment Being Promoted to Private First Class at the conclusion of Active Duty for Training. I tried to enlist on my 17th Birthday, but the scheduled drill was not until two weeks after that date. Assigned USMC Service Number 1579***.
Worst Moment None that I can recall. It was a pleasure to serve. Observing Marines dropping from Heat Exhaustion during forest fire fighting of wildfire at Camp LeJeune during Active Duty for Training.
Chain of Command Staff Sgt. Nick Payne, Platoon Sgt. Staff Sgt. Foy Hawks, Platoon Sgt. Staff Sgt. Earl German, Gunnery Sgt. First Sergeant William Baltes. 1Lt Joseph Agee, Platoon Leader(Col,USMC,Ret) Capt. Jack Place, Executive Officer Major G.S. Barlow, Commanding Officer
Other Memories It was such an honor to serve with the hardened Marine veterans of World War II, and the Korean War. Many of them had served in both wars, and remained in the USMCR after their Active Duty tours and mobilization tours. Highly competent and skilled warriors, always willing to share life saving tips with a young Marine. Their dedicated, faithful service once again proved the worth and value of the Corps to America, and the cause of Liberty.
