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Dear Sgt. Grit,
After reading the latest news letter calling for new stories from new veterans I decided to share one my own.
It was 2010 and I was assigned to 1st Battalion 6th Marines Alpha company 2nd platoon. I was a team leader with 1st squad. February 13 found us assaulting the City of Marjah as the assault force for Operation Moshtarak.
In *THE NAM* We did not Fight and Die for our Country, or or for *OLD GLORY*, HELL NO! *WE ALL* Fought and Died for * ANGAFUL NATHON* and to kept each other alive, to get back to* THE WORLD*, And to this day were still asking (*WHY*).
L/Cpl. Larry B. Singleton *CRAZY HORSE* 68/69
A year or two ago, I met a man online whom I admire and respect
very much, Anthony Goddard. We have never met in person and
communicate via email and telephone.
He retired as a Gunnery Sergeant after 20 years in the Corps and
now lives in Maryland. He was awarded a Bronze Star with "V"
for Valor, 3 Purple Hearts and too many other medals and ribbons
to mention here (you oughta see his shadow box). He was also a
Senior DI at Parris Island.
There have been some comments in the newsletter about Women Marines. I want to introduce you to my neighbor who, last month, turned 89. She is sharp as a tack but her body is a little worn.
She will always say with pride that she is a Marine. Not an ex, former, used to be, or anything like that.
These are just a couple of the pictures we have from the last gathering. thank you sgt grit for your donations, hope you can make it this year. thanks a bunch!
Casey Schaubschlager
Cpl retired
Sgt Grit Here is a copy of my certificate of Amtrac School that
I went to in Camp Delmar at Oceanside Ca. And that was before
P35 I think that is what they were called. I came there from
boot camp leave, then to advanced infantry training. Then to
Camp Gifu Japan in a comm. Platoon Anglico for 15 months then
back the states, 2531 & 0849 mos. Parris Island for 14 months in
the Post Exchange and never seen the inside of an Amtrac again.
Discharged in Sept. 1957 Honorably.
OOHRAH!
I must say that the uniforms look much better these days! 🙂 and this picture looks like it maybe an early re-enlistment oath in the early 1920s based of the fact that the females depicted consist of at least 2 Corporals and 3 have already been awarded the national defense ribbon meaning they had already served at least 30 days or more during a time of war not to include training.
On 7,Aug.1969, On Op.*Idaho Canyon*, On that day (*Bravo Sq.*) 1st. Plt. Hotel Co. 2/3/3rd Marine Div.*PFC BRUCE W. CARTER* receved the (*MEDAL of HONOR*). Not for his Country, but for *BUDDYS*
L/Cpl. Larry B. Singleton *Crazy Horse*
31 years later … finally got my Eagle Globe & Anchor! JD Pointkouski Fmr Sgt, USMC
