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To: LadyX

When were you in Korea?? My father served there and returned with "Colors" in New York City at the end.


9 posted on 08/25/2005 8:14:22 AM PDT by Just mythoughts
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To: Just mythoughts
"When were you in Korea?? My father served there and returned with "Colors" in New York City at the end."

At that time, in the 50's, women were only in support roles in the Marine Corps, freeing men for combat.
[It was the BIGGEST buildup in the Marine Corps ever -
then, or since!]

I remained at Parris Island after Boot Camp,
instructing women recruits in classroom subjects.

12 posted on 08/25/2005 9:05:59 AM PDT by LadyX ((( To God be all praise and honor and glory -- )))
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To: Just mythoughts

Hi Justmythoughts. Read your post about your father serving in Korea. Have you submitted his picture for the Military Monday thread????


50 posted on 08/25/2005 2:56:47 PM PDT by dutchess
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