Author: SgtGrit

Platoon 371

Sgt. Grit,
Thank you for your very Marine merchandise. Semper Fi.
SGT. DR. George

Cpl Chuck Lindberg Memorial

DEAR SGT. GRIT,
Over a period of time I have read many stories regarding the last surviving marine from the first flag raising on iwo jima, Cpl. Chuck Lindberg in your newsletter. For those who are not aware, the Richfield American Legion, Richfield, Minnesota have erected a memorial in his honor on the grounds of the legion in Richfield. It has not been completed as of yet, however I have attached 3 photos of what has been done to date. I have heard that it should be completed sometime next year. Thank you for some very interesting reading each week.
SEMPER FI, CPL. ITCHMO read more

President at 8th and I

Jack,

Thanks for once again taking care of us. I look forward to seeing your pics. A friend sent these of photos of POTUS and Laura Bush at the parade.

Hope all is well. We just got home today.

John Regal read more

Camp Reasoner

Hi Don,

Here are a few photos of Camp Reasoner in Da Nang as it looks today, or at least a few months ago.

When I get back to Da Nang and can spend another few hours I’ll get some more and better. The area is still VN military even though the Marine Corps signage is still obvious. read more

H & S Co MCRD San Diego

Letter from
Sid Gerling
Sgt of Marines
1406162

August of 1948 I was assigned to H & S Co MCRD San Diego. As you pointed , there was a small room in the Administration building, directely across from the then Base Chapel. A retired Marine lived there along with two ducks. This retired Marine had a long and glorious career to be proud of and on occasion would share sea stories to us inexperienced Marines regarding Haiti, China and WW-2. He spent many of those years as a Boxer representing the Corps against any and all. He had a copy of a old “Leatherneck” which had a spread regarding his career as a boxer in the Corps. As you remember his quarters were “donated” to him by the then Commanding general of MCRD. The Sgt had trained his two “Duck” friends to March, About Face and many other commands as well as Push Up. The Sgt was responsible for maintenance of the Generals office on the second deck. And believe me it was as squared away as you describe his own quarters. The attached picture was taken in the Administration building, Christmas 1949. If any Marines in the picture recognizes themselves and want a copy Please have them contact me at read more

Thought You Guys Would Appreciate These

Top Black from one of “our” MiTT units came to town for a quick visit to meet and thank some of his supporters so, we took him to lunch and I wanted to do something a little bit special for him … I know I have heard on more than one occasion that, sometimes Marines feel as though they are not really supported here at home and I know many of you received an, um, less than friendly “welcome home” . So, I took some pictures that I hope will help a little in that department. read more

United We Stand

Dear Sgt. Grit,

I thought you could put these photos on your web site to share with other Marine’s. I took these photos, along with hundreds of others, when I took my wife and kids to D.C. In 2004. My wife and kids were amazed by the size of the memorial. read more

I Am A Firm Believer

Dear Sgt. Grit,

I joined the Corps in Nov. 1957, sent to Yemassee, SC until we had enough recruits [not the word the Sgt used} to form a platoon, then over to Parris Island, of which he informed us, there are two ways to leave this Island, one is to graduate, the other is in a pine box, I chose the first choice! read more

Proud mother of a Marine

Hi Sgt Grit,

My name is Kara Peterson and I am new to your website. I found your story so interesting!

I had three grandfathers. One on my dad’s side, and two on my mother’s of with one was a step, and the closest to us. read more