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Unit Operations |
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3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon,
E27 (Squad leader). I would like to thank the MARINES of 3rd Squad: Ogden, Cook,
Sitton, Busby, Harvey, Roseland, Simmons, Spaulding, Frinosa (if I have left
anyone out I am sorry). You are all HEROES of the highest order. |
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Awards/Badges |
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Medal of Commendation,
Purple Heart, UN Korean Service, Korean Service, Presidential Unit
Citation, Good Conduct |
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Most Memorable Moment |
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My father never talked
about combat, but did tell me: "You fight for your country, but you
REALLY fight for the MARINE in the fox hole with you." |
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Career After USMC |
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Master
Machinist, worked for engineering firm with exclusive Government Contracts.
Finished components that went into Minuteman rockets and the Space Shuttle. |
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Current Affiliations |
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Family Information |
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Married in 1953, 3 children, 1 boy, 2 younger girls.
My dad passed away in his sleep on Dec. 23, 1987 at the age of 58. (Son, Brent
Smock)
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Hobbies |
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My dad was a
great golfer and bowler. I know, because I caddied for him and watched him bowl
in many tournaments. |
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Current Address |
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3rd Squad, 3rd Plt, E-27, 2nd Batt,
7th Reg, 1st Div, Korea |
Sitton, Smock, Ogden |
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