Well Sgt Grit, I have spent several Christmases away from home starting 1959, however, for my time spent in the Corps, that was my home and I enjoyed, Japan, Okinawa, Laos, Vietnam during the Christmas seasons, and I had 6 of them overseas on the Pacific Rim. Christmas overseas meant, USO shows with top artist at the time, Good meals in the Mess Hall cooked by Marines and lots of suds. (beer, booze) and great friends.
The two pictures are of Christmas 1965 at DaNang Airfield with the 5th Comm Bn and a picture of me and Hank Starky with 2 beers issued to us for our pleasure. By the way… they were warm.
I really enjoy your articles from all the Marines.
Semper Fi,
MAHALO, Merry Christmas
Bob Gordon
1958 – 1969
Japan, Okinawa, Laos, The Nam