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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.
Best Friends Bill McLean, Jim McFadden, Chot Lancaster, Tom Wells
Best Moment Celebrating promotion to CPL in Hong Kong. Service in Vietnamese waters, Quemoy - Matsu Islands Incident, Liberty throughout the Far East. Olongapo - Land of the big PX - where the sea and the sewer met.
Worst Moment Atomic Tests in 1962 - Operation Dominic.
Chain of Command MSGT Spaulding, Lt King USN, Lt Starbuck USN, Ens Morrissey USN, Lt Patrick USN. LtCol Bardon USMC Air Officer, LtCol Pope USMC Air Offcer, Capt T.H. Davie USN, Capt Smith USN, Capt Boyum USN.
Other Memories Running Marine Corps PRT on Flight Deck. Aircraft Handling - moving from Hangar to Flight Deck
