fog302
Marine

About fog302

First Name:

Tom

Last Name:

Balash

Rank:

E-4

Do you own a business?:

No

Where did you attend bootcamp?:

MCRD Parris Island

What date did you graduate bootcamp?:

May 30, 1961

What was your bootcamp platoon number?:

113

Duty Stations:

Sea School, Portsmouth, VA.
USS Lake Champlain
USS Randolph
USS Intrepid

Year Entered Marine corps:

1961

Year Exited Marine Corps:

1964

Favorite Duty Station:

USS Randolph

Favorite Marine:

Chesty Puller

Combat History:

No combat

Military Biography:

3 yr. enlistment; sea duty

Current City:

Citrus Heights

Current State:

California

Hometown:

Elmsford

Home State:

New York

High School:

Archbishop Stepinac

Gender:

Male

Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

Occupation:

Retired police officer

Colleges Attended:

Fullerton J.C.
C.S.U. Fullerton
Syracuse Univ.

Interests:

golf, travel

Favorite Quote:

Pres. Reagan's quote about Marines making a difference

Favorite Color:

Blue

Favorite Movie:

Gladiator

Favorite Book:

W.E.B. Griffin's Marine series