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Kenneth Killilea was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He grew up there for the most part. He also lived in Wellesley,...

Robert Erskine Hendrick did not find it too difficult to readjust to civilian life. He worked in the circulation...

Charles Martin was born in August 1922 in Nebraska. He had one brother that died when he was an infant. His father was...

John Edward Campbell was born in August 1920 in Porterville, California. His mother died in 1930 when he was ten years...

Walter Bowsher had difficulties obtaining stamps. [Annotator's Note: Bowsher was the Marine postmaster in the 1st...

Among his fellow officers, Earl Conklin thought there were a couple who were marvelous fellows and he has kept in touch...

Gerry Jones discusses Eleanor Roosevelt's visit the South Pacific to assess the well being of the 1st Marine Division....

Arthur Jackson had been influenced by Marine pilots and wanted to fly. At the recruiting office he took the aviation...

Richard Nummer entered service in November 1943 at 17 years old. He went to San Diego for boot camp. That was his first...

Coming home from Japan was a joyous time for Don Daniels. His brother was already out of the service. They tried to get...

Kenneth Killilea received his Marine Corps boot camp training at Parris Island. The moment he stepped off the bus upon...

Charles Martin did not want to be drafted into the Army. He tried to enlist in the Air Force cadet school. He passed...

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