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.
Best Friends John W. Adams, Cynthia, Kentucky. TWS Member Donald Pavlinksy, Pennsylvia (deceased) Frank Murray, Long Island, NY. (Retired)
Best Moment Being allowed to sew PFC chevrons on the Winter Green Uniform for graduation, and 15 days leave before reporting to the Infantry Training Regiment at Camp Geiger, NC. I was a PFC at the time I entered Parris Island, but was told not to wear that rank during training. Staff Sergeant Robert Rubachako actually ripped the sleeves off a Herring Bone Utility Jacket being worn by a reservist who held the rank of PFC. Back then the rank was stenciled onto the sleeves. The recruit fell out wearing a salty uniform, and had it taken off of him in shreds by this Drill Instructor during inspection. Quick learner, kept mine in the Seabag. Boot Camp in U.S. Army was waived when I was selected for OCS.
Worst Moment Assisted work party in unloading laundry truck containing freshly cleaned Winter Green Uniforms for the Platoon. I was a Squad Leader, in charge. D.I. saw me carrying a load of uniforms, grabbed me by the tie-ties and belt, and told me to supervise, not do the work. Later placed in a wall locker and sat on the invisible bench as punishment, not bad for a tour on Parris Island.
Instructors Staff Sgt. Robert Rubachko(now Major,USMC Ret) Technical Sgt. William I. Davis (deceased) Staff Sgt. Vincent J. DiPano, Jr.(deceased) Sgt. Marvin R. Orte, to civilian life, now retired. Sgt Boyce M. Jackson was with the Platoon at the Rifle Range and departed shortly thereafter. Then Sgt, GySgt Robert Vierkandt USMC (Ret) was with the platoon for about a six week period. He is not in the Platoon Graduation Photograph. He is retired from the Corps and the Navy Department. LtCol M.L. Anderson USMC, Commanding Officer, First Battalion. CPT J.D. Rowley USMC, Commanding Officer, Company B, First Battalion. MSgt J.O. Rogers USMC, CDI
Other Memories Meeting Lt. General Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, USMC (Ret) during Rifle Qualification on the 500 Yard Line. He was at Parris Island, SC to provide testimony on behalf of the Drill Instructor being court-martialed for the Ribbon Creek Incident. I was tapped on the sole of my boot by my range instructor, and told to stand from the prone position. When I stood up I was introduced to "Chesty" Puller. He lived in Saluda, VA which was close to my home in Newport News when I entered the Corps. I would see him again much later as a Platoon Sergeant. He had a remarkable memory for names and places.
