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A tribute to Norm Hatch
Retired Marine Maj. Norman T. Hatch passed away, April 22, 2017. Hatch was a videographer in the Island Hopping Campaign during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Hunter L. Helis)
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Hatch: Oscar winning cameraman Norman Hatch passes
Norman Hatch of Alexandria, VA, died April 22, 2017. Maj. Hatch was born March 2, 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the son of Irving Norman Hatch and Ruth Frances Colby. He grew up in Gloucester, Mass. and graduated from Gloucester High School. After graduation he joined the Marine Corps in 1939, becoming a combat cinematographer and photographic officer for the 2nd and 5th Marine divisions on Tarawa and Iwo Jima respectively.
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The 2016 Journal is in the mail
Yes, it’s a little delayed this year, but hopefully it will be worth the wait. Jack Paxton, executive director says if you don’t receive yours by April 29, (and you are a paid member) to contact him with a correct snail mail address and he will get one out to Read more…
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Stavisky: Bernice, wife of Sam passes
BERNICE RUTH STAVISKY (Age 95). On April 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Samuel E. Stavisky; devoted mother of Robin D. Stavisky of Palo Alto CA and Judy S. Stavisky (husband Alan Schiff) of Wyncote PA, and grandson Evan (wife Marina Oliveira) of London, beloved friend and ardent Francophile and teacher passed quietly away. Funeral services and interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be privately held.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family is asking that donations be made to: US Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association Foundation, usmccca@cfl.rr.com, or 1-352-748-4698.
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Quilt handmade by “Doc” Galloway up for raffle
Here is your chance to win a handmade quilt by Joe Galloway‘s wife, “Doc” Gracie. We are raffling off this one of a kind item for $10 a ticket. Quilt is 62″x72″ and is accompanied by a 22″ square matching pillow. Drawing will be held in the command post after Read more…