Author: SgtGrit

Broom Closet

A year or two ago, I met a man online whom I admire and respect
very much, Anthony Goddard. We have never met in person and
communicate via email and telephone.

He retired as a Gunnery Sergeant after 20 years in the Corps and
now lives in Maryland. He was awarded a Bronze Star with "V"
for Valor, 3 Purple Hearts and too many other medals and ribbons
to mention here (you oughta see his shadow box). He was also a
Senior DI at Parris Island. read more

Maybe Never

Sgt Grit Here is a copy of my certificate of Amtrac School that
I went to in Camp Delmar at Oceanside Ca. And that was before
P35 I think that is what they were called. I came there from
boot camp leave, then to advanced infantry training. Then to
Camp Gifu Japan in a comm. Platoon Anglico for 15 months then
back the states, 2531 & 0849 mos. Parris Island for 14 months in
the Post Exchange and never seen the inside of an Amtrac again.
Discharged in Sept. 1957 Honorably. read more

Female Marine history lesson

OOHRAH!

I must say that the uniforms look much better these days! 🙂 and this picture looks like it maybe an early re-enlistment oath in the early 1920s based of the fact that the females depicted consist of at least 2 Corporals and 3 have already been awarded the national defense ribbon meaning they had already served at least 30 days or more during a time of war not to include training. read more