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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
1958-1959, 1300, 1st Landing Support Co, 2nd Service Bn
Best Moment Liberty Call. Finally - access to Oceanside/town/girls. Same today as it was then, just bigger.
Worst Moment Caught sitting down on fire watch - eventually we all get it right. Had to see Commanding Officer and was blessed with a good one. Gave me option of his punishment - NJP - or the First Sergeants punishment. Chose the First Sergeant and he showed me the wages of stupidity with 11 days of restriction and extra duty for the Fisrt Sergeant. Action helped me to guide my own actions in later years and giving my junior Marines the same choice.
Chain of Command Major Green, Commanding Officer
Other Memories Learned one can lose his paycheck in seconds when palying cards with senior Marines (CPL's & Sgt's) when you don't know the game. That Amtracs do float and that going off the back of an LSD can be a scary event when not prepared.
