He emigrated to America in 1974 and the following year joined the USMC. He rose through the ranks and was commissioned in 1978. He served in many countries and was decorated in Desert Storm. David was particularly proud of his service in the USMC and the humanitarian missions he undertook. ...
The only senior RM NCO present after the party led by Capt. Overy slipped away was Sgt R. H. James, who was wounded and, thanks to the Chinese leaving behind most of those unable to walk, was later picked up by UN forces during the retreat to Hungnam. See NAA, Part 3, AI9/K/...
Colonel Bryan P. McCoy, USMC, encouraged me to find a well of fortitude to drink from and gain strength to carry on another day in the face of challenges and the emotional rollercoaster of having a son or daughter in the Marine Corps. This is my well of fortitude.Tracy Della Vecchia, ...