At the end of the day at the induction center in LA they put all the guys from California on a bus to Sacramento. We were a Special Platoon requested by then, Governor of California, Ronald Reagan. We made a fast trip up, were in a Parade and then a bus down to MCRD San Diego. Off the bus, onto the Yellow Footprints and then the Hair Cut.
We were a Great Platoon. Always reminded we were The Golden Bears. We kicked butt as you can see by the Competition Ribbons. It was a Great time in my life and I will never forget it. I was even a House Mouse. That was quite an adventure. We all went to ITR at Camp Pendleton. Most of us went to Vietnam in late 1968. I was assigned to Hotel Co., 2/26 BLT, 9th MAB, where I stayed my 13 months.
My high school sweetheart and I went our separate ways. We found each other 43 years later and are loving life. We have a Ranch in New Mexico were we raise American Black Belly Sheep, Chickens, Horses, Dogs and Cats. I have a large shop that I build Coops and Cages and whatever I want. In our small business I meet a lot of Military, mostly Marines. They can see the Flags in our shop from the road.
Here are a few pictures that should show you what I am talking about. The one of the Mustang was taken in May 1967 of my sweet Lady and Myself. Wish I still had that Mustang.
Sgt David Wells
'68-'72