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Marine Sgt Benjamin Abbott (Benny).
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Contact Info
Last Address Cape Girardeau MO
Date of Passing Jul 26, 2007
Location of Interment New Lorimier Cemetery - Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau County Missouri, USA
1944-1944, 3rd Recruit Training Bn (Cadre/Instructors)
3rd Recruit Training Bn (Cadre/Instructors) Details
The 3rd Recruit Training Battalion is composed of four training companies; India, Kilo, Lima and Mike. The recruit training battalion is responsible ensuring that each company is following the procedures set forth by the Recruit Training Regiment. Each company is responsible to follow the standards established by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to train, teach, mentor, and above all lead recruits through a demanding standard-based training system. 51% of all male Marines attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California