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Item
Title
D7911-3
Date(s)
- 1939-02-14 (Creation)
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Name of creator
(1919-1980)
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Pictured are a few of the Tacoma Marine Corps Reservists who for 15 days in June of 1939 will become part of the famed 6th Regiment regulars. The Marines are the oldest armed branch of service in the United States, originating in 1775. These Marines stand at attention while Capt. A. R. Whitman inspects their rifles. Lined up are, left to right, Sgt. T. Honan, Corp. J. Jones, Pvt. J. Meek, Pvt. R. Gaylord and Corp. R. Gerritzen. (T. Times 3/4/1938, pg. 1)
Marines (Military personnel)--1930-1940; Military uniforms--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);