US Marines at Makin Island, 1942

[wch]

Go to youtube and search for "return to Makin Island"- a surprising and sentimental story.

[xs11jack]

If you belong to the American Legion, it was written up in the magazine a few months ago. Find a member and ask for a look at a copy.
Jack

[10-x]

Carlson was an interesting Marine. Look his story up sometime.

[KCSO]

Gung Ho, A most interesting fellow and a heck of a fight.

[10-x]

Yes, especially his time in China.

[koehn,jim]

I am glad they are home at last but dismayed that it took so long for a well deserved honor. In another year or two it might have been too late.