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the_eternal_e5
11-14-03, 11:07 AM
Just found the site - absolutely outstanding! Maybe a few of you have some info I've been hunting, literally, for years. I am trying to get a copy of my father's platoon grad book from 1954. When I got mine back in the dark ages ('81) he lamented that in '54 when he graduated Parris Island he passed on the opportunity to buy the platoon grad book (the coupla bucks it cost seemed like way too much to a Kentucky farm boy). He has regretted not getting it ever since.

Does anyone know of a clearinghouse, web site, locator service or what have you that might get me closer. I've found a number of 1954 platoon books on Abebooks and on Ebay, but not the right one yet. He's creeping up on 70, and I know that a copy of his platoon grad book, no matter how battered, would be worth more than its weight in gold to him.

Thanks for any info, and Semper Fi!

CAS3
11-14-03, 11:20 AM
1... Call the historical society or visit their web page...

http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/HD/Home_Page.htm (http://)

2...Post an add in Leatherneck magazine or the Marine Corps times

3...Contact the heritage foundation...


http://www.marineheritage.org/feedback/index.php (http://)

Best Wishes and Welcome Aboard.
Semper Fi,
Colleen

thedrifter
11-14-03, 11:24 AM
Can't help you...at this time....but...wanted to.....


Welcome Aboard to the Best Marine Site on the net. Also welcome to your home away from home................
We have a great crew of Marines in here from WW II to the present............
Throw your sea bag in a corner, pull up a footlocker, sit and chat awhile.........

"AGAIN WELCOME ABOARD."

Sempers,

Roger

Lock-n-Load
11-14-03, 01:04 PM
:marine: I'll sail for you...for what it's worth...I graduated 01Mar51 [MCRD Parris Island,SC]...I purchased my Grad/book for $5...it is a red pebble/grain hardcover...the publishers are...Army and Navy Publishing Company...234 Main Street...Baton Rouge, Louisiana...[no zip in that era]....Semper Fi, Sergeant. :marine:

airframesguru
11-14-03, 03:08 PM
MCRD SanDiego has platoon Negatives for SanDiego Only. Call

Ms. Pat Hawkins 619 - 524 4426
http://www.usmchistory.com/phone_book.htm
Download form for order $38.50