Sgt. Grit,
I would like to share with your readers my Boot Camp picture from June 1954 thru September 1954 at MCRD San Diego, California
I was in Platoon 361 and our DI's were S.SGT C.J. EASON, SGT. R.L. PATTON and CPL. S.C. SHOCKLEY.
Just a few observations from reading your great news letter over the past 4 to 5 years.
I don't ever recall seeing yellow foot prints in San Disego. The first time I saw the yellow foot prints was at the opening of the Marine Corps Heritage Museum in Quantico, Va Nov. 10th, 2006
If you haven't visited the Museum in Quantico do so. It will take 2 to 3 days to see it all. Also I would recommend taking in a Boot Graduation. It will make your eyes sweat
We were issued Ike Jackets in 1954 and wore then very often on liberty in Japan.
Finally, we went to Camp Mathews in Sept. 1954, which now I believe is San Diego State University.
Thank you for all you do for all of us Marines, Past, Present and Future and the great items that you have in your catalog
Pfc. R.O Berg, 1472172