Desert Rat
Marine

About Desert Rat

First Name:

Wally

Last Name:

Swartz

Rank:

E-4

Do you own a business?:

No

Where did you attend bootcamp?:

MCRD San Diego

What date did you graduate bootcamp?:

December 22,1954

What was your bootcamp platoon number?:

1121

Duty Stations:

MCRD San Diego
Balboa Naval Hospital
Camp Pendleton
Pickel Meadows
Twenty Nine Palms

Year Entered Marine corps:

1954

Year Exited Marine Corps:

1957

Favorite Duty Station:

29 Palms after adjustment

Favorite Marine:

DI - Sgt. Plant

Combat History:

None

Current City:

Pinellas Park

Current State:

Florida

Hometown:

Chicago

Home State:

Illinois

High School:

Lindblom Tech

Gender:

Male

Zodiac Sign:

Aries

Occupation:

Retired Police

Colleges Attended:

Illinois Institute of Tech

Interests:

Treasure hunting

Favorite Quote:

Today will be the day

Favorite Color:

Green