THE SECOND BATTALION, FIFTH MARINES

Our senior NCO's took advantage of the first week-end of liberty on the island by engaging the senior NCO's of the First Battalion in a game of softball, with the agreement that the losing team furnish free beer for all hands of the game. From what we gathered, the game was a complete succ...

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Published inLeatherneck (pre-1998) Vol. 21; no. 3; p. 26
Main Author Sheperd, Lemuel C
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Quantico Marine Corps Association 01.03.1938
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Summary:Our senior NCO's took advantage of the first week-end of liberty on the island by engaging the senior NCO's of the First Battalion in a game of softball, with the agreement that the losing team furnish free beer for all hands of the game. From what we gathered, the game was a complete success, not to mention Sergeant Major Christian being the star with three strike-outs and eight errors. No wonder Sergeant Major Shaker is laughing himself to death lately.
ISSN:0023-981X