rperk63707
Marine

About rperk63707

First Name:

Richard

Last Name:

Perkins

Rank:

E-1

Do you own a business?:

No

Where did you attend bootcamp?:

MCRD San Diego

What date did you graduate bootcamp?:

July1944

What was your bootcamp platoon number?:

Don't remember

Duty Stations:

Sea School San Diego
USS Admiral Capps Marine Detachment
USS Belleau Wood CVL 24 Marine Detachment
MP Motor Patrol San Diego

Year Entered Marine corps:

1944

Year Exited Marine Corps:

1946

Favorite Duty Station:

USS Belleau Wood CVL 24

Favorite Marine:

Platoon Sgt Russel Greanleaf

Wars and conflicts you were in involved in?:

World War II

Combat History:

Volcano Islands, Ryuku Island, Operations against Japan

Military Biography:

3 Campaign stars & Presidential Unit Citation

Current City:

Dana Point

Current State:

California

Hometown:

Los Angeles

Home State:

California

High School:

University High School

Gender:

Male

Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

Occupation:

Retired

Colleges Attended:

University of Oregon - Eugene
Chouinard Art Institute - Los Angeles

Interests:

Photography - Painting

Favorite Quote:

The sharp edge of a razor is difficult to pass over; thus the wise say the path to Salvation is hard

Favorite Color:

Blue

Favorite Movie:

The Wind & the Lion

Favorite Book:

The Sun Also Rises