JohnUlus
Marine

About JohnUlus

First Name:

John

Last Name:

Irwin

Rank:

E-9

Do you own a business?:

No

Where did you attend bootcamp?:

MCRD Parris Island

What date did you graduate bootcamp?:

July 19, 1971

What was your bootcamp platoon number?:

345

Duty Stations:

Name the year

Year Entered Marine corps:

1967

Year Exited Marine Corps:

1993

Favorite Duty Station:

Parris Island

Favorite Marine:

Cisco Savagi

Wars and conflicts you were in involved in?:

Gulf War, Vietnam

Combat History:

Vietnam

Military Biography:

Name: MGySgt. John U. Irwin Jr. USMC (Ret.) Spouse: Brenda McCann Irwin DOB: March 10, 1949 Address: 297 Buckeye Ridge Run Sparta, NC 28675 Phone Number: Cell: 910 409 1406 Home: 336 372 7009 E-mail Address: juijr@skybest.com Dates of Service: December 17, 1967 to May 7, 1971 (Inactive Reserves), May 7, 1971-July 7, 1974, (Regular), August 7, 1974-February 26, 1975, (Active Reserves) February 26, 1975-July 7, 1993 (Regular) Education: JCD Brevard College, Brevard NC, (67/69), B.S. North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC (85/89) Highlights of Service: Entered the Marine Corps on Dec 17, 1967 under the PLC program, while in college. After attending the 1st session of the PLC Program, promoted to LCpl. (Meritoriously). Graduated from Brevard College and did not continue my education.. After receiving discharge, enlisted on May 7, 1971 on a three-year tour. During initial tour of duty, with 1st Bn. 10th Marines deployed on the 1st NATO cruise to Norway, as a Field Radio Operator/ Naval Gunfire Spotter (2531/0849). Released from active duty on July 7, 1974 with the rank of Sgt. During initial tour was promoted to the ranks of PFC, Cpl and Sgt. Meritoriously. Enlisted in the active reserves, Communications Company, H&HS 4th Marine Division and promoted to SSgt. Due to the pending collapse of the Republic of Viet Nam, was offered the opportunity to re-enlist with the loss of a stripe and immediate orders to Okinawa, 3rd Marine Division. Participated in the evacuation of Viet Nam, Operation Frequent Wind, received a Certificate of Commendation and Combat Action ribbon. Upon completion of overseas tour, transferred to Drill Instructor School, Parris Island. Upon completion of DI School, was assigned to F Company, 2d RTB for service as a DI for 4 platoons and SDI for 2, in 18 months. Served as an instructor, Drill Instructor School for the remaining 18 months of 3-year tour. Promoted to GySgt Meritoriously and received a

Current City:

Sparta

Current State:

North Carolina

Hometown:

Sparta

Home State:

North Carolina

High School:

Sparta High School

Gender:

Male

Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

Occupation:

Retired

Colleges Attended:

Brevard College
North Carolina Wesleyan

Interests:

Target Shooting, Hunting

Favorite Quote:

"Sir, I may not agree with what you say but I will defend with my life your right to say it"

Favorite Color:

Green

Favorite Movie:

Bullitt

Favorite Book:

Marine!