Rather was from Wharton Texas, and if he joined in Texas, He would have gone to MCRD San Diego for Boot. One is not part of the brotherhood until completeing Boot Camp.
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Marines don't like bed wetters. Back in the 50's it was one reason to be washed out of Boot Camp, so I doubt if Rather, a bed wetting liberal, ever made it through boot camp.
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