Recruiting Marines with George Tobias

Sgt. Grit;

While on Recruiting Duty in Detroit in 1953, I was sent, along with two of my fellow Recruiters, to Photograph George Tobias, who was starring in “Stalag 17” Stage Production. George Tobias and his Producer were really great and let us do our thing on their stage. A Detroit Newspaper headlined; “Marine Rescue George Tobias from German Prison Camp” came out the next day.
The first picture shows George Tobias in between to World War II and Korea Veterans, the one on George right I remember was MSgt. ‘Frenchy’ Cariveau, the other one regretfully I don’t remember his name.
The second picture I stepped into the frame and Frenchy took the picture, my right arm hangs loosely covering my pocket which was stuffed with flash bulbs. read more

MOS

Tom Wilson asked about 5231 This is what I found. Maybe he has transposed digits or even some incorrect ones Occupational Fields (OccFlds) are identified in the first two digits and represent a grouping of related MOSs. Job codes are identified in the last two digits and represent a specific job within that OccFld. An MOS can be awarded as a Primary MOS (PMOS), an Additional MOS (AMOS), a Skill Designator, or
Category II MOS (which denote special skills assignments or simply to account for structure when required). read more