I have been blessed as so few have. Not only did I earn the title Marine… but I also had the opportunity to return to MCRD Parris Island 27 years, 74 days later… when my son earned the title Marine as well! Old Corps. New Corps. It's our Corps!
Author: SgtGrit
Old Corps?
I enlisted in 1953 and went to San Diego on January 3, 1954. (I know-Hollywood Marine)
Korea ended in November of 1953 so most of the drill instructors were vets from the war as was ours. He was Sgt Dilks and had one eye that looked slightly to the side so keeping your eyes straight ahead was nearly impossible when he was in your face. Did the drill instructors pass out physical punishment? Yes, and it was deserved for the most part. They did have their games using us as punching bags but it was all part of the process of getting us ready if Korea broke out again. Many recruits owe Sgt Dilks their thanks for setting them up for life itself. If you're still with us Sgt Dilks: Thank you!
Marine Bikers Stopping at Sgt Grit
Marine bikers passing through on there way to Cripple Creek Colorado Rally.
Sgt Grit’s License Plate
SgtGrit:
Here are a few Marine Corps related Virginia License Plates I have had in the past. Most are obvious to our Marines, including an abbreviaed "Tun Tavern." W15E25" of course were my two units in Korea ('52-'53): WpnsCo, 1stBn, 5thMarines & "EasyCo, 2ndBn, 5th Marines."
A great motivator movin down the road.
Gunny G
2 Virginia Plates
To add to the "collection." Attached are the Marine Corps license plates on my Buick LeSabre (Marine 1) and Honda Accord (Kor&VN)
Semper Fi.
Gerald F. Merna
1stLt USMC (Ret.)
Mustang: 1947-1968
Korea: '52-'53 1stMarDiv
Vietnam: '66-'67 3rdMarDiv
Wallace Pfeifer’s New Illinois License Plate
These plates can be obtained from the Secretary of the State of Illinois by any Illinois resident who is an active Marine or a Marine veteran.
LoneStar Devil Dogs
May God stand at the right hand of all our Brothers and Sisters-in-Arms, now and always as they are deployed to far away lands, dedicated to defending the cause of Peace and Freedom. May he comfort them and their families during this Holiday Season. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Dave Engler’s Plates
Sarge:
As per your request for license plate pictures in a recent newsletter, below are shots of my front and rear plates:
Semper Fi,
Dave Engler, Cpl. USMC (410936) 1942-1946 (H&S/2/12/3rd Mar. Div./FMF PACIFIC)
Northern Solomons, Bougainville, Guam, Iwo Jima
I served from 1969 to 1972
My son is currently serving. He will become a sergeant on 12/1/03. Just got back from the post office, sent him my 31 year old sergeant chevrons.
Russell Lehr