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Current Service Status
USMC Veteran
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Current/Last Rank
Sergeant
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Current/Last Primary MOS
8151-Guard
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Previously Held MOS
5811-Military Policeman
3051-Warehouse Clerk
3041-Supply Administrative Man - Manual Accounting
5800-Guard
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Primary Unit
1967-1970, 8151, Marine Barracks Naples, Italy
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Service Years
1963 - 1971
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Other Languages
Italian
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Cold War Certificate
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What are you doing now:
Salmon fishing, Grouse, Duck, Pheasant, & Goose Hunting, & home projects.
I retired from Federal Civil Service, Then the Air Force, and then, Social Security. I am a "Baby Boomer" & "Triple Dipper" Let the Festivities Begin !!! 
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Other Comments:
Relative Branch Conflict
Paternal Grandfather US Army WWl
My Father US Marine Corp's WWII Pearl Harbor Survivor
Myself USMC, USA, USAF Vietnam Veteran
Daughter Kaylene US Air Force Disabled Vet
Daughter Karie US Air Force
Daughter Christina US Air Force/Nat'l Guard Saudi Arabia
Daughter Peggy US Navy
Granddaughter Lauren US Air Force Active
Brother Gary US Navy
Nephew Gary James US Navy
Uncle Jimmy US Army WWII
Uncle Victor US Army 2nd Lt.
Uncle David US Army WWII Phillipines
Uncle Johnny US Navy, US Army WWII
Nephew Tracy USMC Ret Gulf War
Nephew Jesse USMC Active
Grandson Gabriel US Army Active
Grandson Garrett US Air Force Active
Cousin David US Army
Cousin Lyndon Army National Guard Retired
Cousin Danny Army National Guard
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1963-1964, MCRD (Cadre) San Diego, CA
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1964-1964, 2nd Infantry Training Regiment (Cadre), MCB Camp Pendleton
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1964-1964, 3051, H&S Co, 3rd Amphibian Tractor (Amtrac) Bn
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1964-1965, 5811, Marine Barracks Naval Station Pearl Harbor, HI
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1965-1965, 3051, USS Valley Forge (LPH-8)
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1965-1965, 3051, USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2)
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1965-1965, 3051, 1st Bn, 4th Marines (1/4)
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1965-1965, 3051, H&S Co, 1st Bn, 4th Marines (1/4)
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1965-1965, 3051, USS Bexar (APA-237)
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1966-1966, 3041, 7th Engineer Bn (Rein)
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1966-1966, 3041, 3rd Combat Engineer Bn
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1966-1967, 3051, H & S Co 1, 13th Motor Transport Bn
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1967-1967, 3051, HQ Co, 9th Comm Bn
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1967-1970, Marine Barracks Naples, Italy
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1967-1970, 5800, Marine Barracks Naples, Italy
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1967-1970, 8151, Marine Barracks Naples, Italy
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Reflections on Sgt DAVIS's
US Marine Corps Service
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IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE WHICH MADE A LASTING IMPACT ON YOU AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY?
Yes, First with 1/4/3 at Chu-Lai, then with 3rd Eng Bn. in Danang and Phu-Bai, then with "C" Company 7th Eng. Bn. in Danang 1965-1966.
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
My Junior DI at MCRD San Diego, was amazing; Cpl James L. Stelling.
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES YOU RECEIVED, OR OTHER MEMORABILIA, WHICH ONE IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
My Combat Action Ribbon, because it proves I have the intestinal fortitude to do what needs to be done. Also my 7 Level Law Enforcement Qualification badge from the Air Force.
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WHICH INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM YOUR TIME IN THE MILITARY STAND OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU AND WHY?
Again, my junior DI Cpl James L. Stelling, because he was in my eyes "The Perfect MARINE!"
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CAN YOU RECOUNT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT FROM YOUR SERVICE, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FUNNY AT THE TIME, BUT STILL MAKES YOU LAUGH?
I got caught smoking at MCRD San Diego, and so I had to "DUCK WALK" all over Camp Matthews. Also, After involvement in a fight with another recruit, I was told the Marine Corps threatened to kick me out for "Fighting"!
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WHAT PROFESSION DID YOU FOLLOW AFTER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW? IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SERVING, WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY?
After operating a radio in Danang, I became an Electronic Technician for the Army, Ultimately got into Law Enforcement, and then Retired from both.
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WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
Former member of the Marine Corps League. The unit was disbanded.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS SERVING IN THE MILITARY INFLUENCED THE WAY YOU HAVE APPROACHED YOUR LIFE AND YOUR CAREER? WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR TIME IN THE SERVICE?
The Marine Corps taught me to think positive, and stay focused on my goals.
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE MARINE CORPS?
It's a hard but good life, Stay with it!
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM HELPED YOU REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH.
It reminds me daily of my former life in the Service, which I truly loved including the rigidity.
CJH
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