Paul M. (Poker Player) Perdue
| Date of Birth | 5/18/33 |
| Date Entered |
6/01/51 |
| Date Discharged | 5/31/54 |
| Years Served | 3 |
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| Highest Rank | CPL |
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Unit Operations |
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Korean War, E-2-7-1st Marine Div., Machine Gunner |
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Awards/Badges |
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Korean Service Medal w/3*, Purple Heart, UN Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal |
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Any comments or anecdotes you’d like to add |
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While in a foxhole in Korea someone jumped down in it with me. I thought it was the enemy, threw a grenade and hit him in the chest; thank goodness I forgot to pull the pin, it was one of our men (Leon Madden – who was sent home for being 16 yrs old). |
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Most Memorable Moment |
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My moment wasn’t while in the service but during the last 50 yrs. When Troy Watson called me in 2002 out of the blue, what a surprise! |
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Career After USMC |
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Worked 42 yrs for Armco Steel Corp. (now A-K Steel) |
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Current Affiliations |
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Fleet
Reserve Association, First Marine Division Association and the Columbia River
Chapter, Marine Corps Association. |
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Family Information |
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Married 3 times, have 1 boy, four girls and two stepchildren |
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Hobbies |
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Degrees/Schools |
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Current Address |