53 Years Later

Sgt Grit,

I served in the Marines from 1952 to 1960. Korean duty from '53-'55…over 16 months. Never got a tattoo … always wanted one…R&R in Japan and many liberties , and still no tattoos. My youngest daughter,Taylor, asked why not? My answer was "waiting for a special occasion" After a week at Parris Island with the Marine Corps League in May of 2005, and an article in your newsletter …TATTOOS Volume II…EGA Tattoo – FINALLY…Thomas Carter,the time had come. read more