Mike Shaw's story about serving under Sgt. Maj. Linehan when he was a Gunny, got me to thinking there may be more who read this newsletter, that served with or under the Sgt. Maj. Mike is correct. There is a Marine Corps League detachment in Lewiston Idaho named after the Sgt. Maj.
SGT MAJ LINEHAN/N C IDAHO
Marine Corps League Detachment 1034
The attached newspaper article tells the story of his early career better than I could. While serving under him in 1965, I had no idea he had served in Korea and received a Bronze Star. All I knew was, (then) 1st Sgt Linehan saved my bacon and through Rocks & Shoals type innovative and imaginative punishment instead of UCMJ type NJP, he saved this young Marine from losing a rank and maybe more just because I was a dumb a$$ kid. It was years before I realized what a great thing he had done for me and in spite of his faults, what a great man and Marine he was. Rest in peace Sgt. Maj. Linehan. You're my hero.
BTW – No Oohrah that I ever heard from 1962-1966. I wasn't a Grunt so I couldn't say it was not used. In boot camp, we were taught Gung Ho.
See attached Google Earth picture for current location of Receiving w/Yellow Footprints and location of remaining 15 Quonset Huts at MCRD San Diego.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.