I am a former Marine(1953-57) and currently living in Escondido, CA. (See photo) I have a part time job (am retired) where I sometimes encounter active duty Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside,CA (I was stationed there myself in 1953). I always tell them that I can't remember the names of my high school or college teachers but I'll never forget the names of my two Drill Instructors in boot camp at Parris Island. One was Sgt. Donald Hammer and the other was Sgt Robert "Bobby" Caulfield. I'd sure like to meet them (if they're still around) to thank them for molding a street kid from NYC into an upright and responsible citizen.
I'm sure every former leatherneck remembers their DIs name with fond, or maybe not so fond, memories.
Former Sgt Jack Strumpf, 1366077