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"
Other Comments:
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.
Brief History of Marine Barracks, Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Date
Apr 3, 2008
Last Updated: Apr 3, 2008
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Marine Barracks
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth, Virginia
Deactivated on 30 September 1978
Organizational Battle Streamers
Civil War
Indian War
Cuba
Nicaragua
Recruit Training was conducted at MB NNSY before World War I, moved to Parris Island, SC just before the out break of World War I. Port Royal Navy Yard was closed and the USMC took the base for training, at Parris Island.