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Iliyah

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4. Uncle T from

Reply to Chitown Kev (Original post)

Tue May 29, 2018, 12:35 AM

May 2018

Louisiana was I believe one of the first to join the Montford Points at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina close to or shortly thereafter - 8/26/1942. My father-in-law, a Vietnam Veteran Marine is the nephew of Uncle T and did not know he served was one of the first.

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I want to take this time on this Memorial Day to say THANK YOU [View all] Chitown Kev May 2018 OP

Nice to see you irisblue May 2018 #1

Good to be seen... Chitown Kev May 2018 #2

This is a lovely tribute MustLoveBeagles May 2018 #3

Uncle T from Iliyah May 2018 #4

Thanks, Cuz. MrScorpio May 2018 #5

No, thank YOU Chitown Kev May 2018 #6