This 10Nov marks my 50th Marine Corps Birthday, my 1st was in MCRD Parris Island, Platoon 386 GySgt. A.P. Mauricio. I had the watch and around 1 AM the "Gunny" and a few of his buddies were slightly blistered and attempted to cross the grinder when I shouted "Halt, advance to be recognized!". GySgt. Mauricio drew his sword and I'm sure was going to run me thru when the other DI's stopped him. I spent the reat of my watch in a dumpster. My most memorable birthday.
Semper Fidelis
Fred Trapkin
CPL-USMC
1961-1966