The Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) is a military veteran's organization, founded to memorialize the legacy of the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps. The first African American Marines were trained at Camp Montford Point, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, from 1942 to 1949.
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On behalf of the Montford Pointers, welcome and thank you, we are pleased to continually provide a quality and professional service of the Montford Point Marine Association to all. Keeping with preserving the legacy of the first African American Marines that have joined the Marine Corps during WWII. We welcome your contribution of comments or request. We further encourage you to look around the site and extend a welcoming invitation to all. If you are interested in becoming a member click on this link fill out the application and mail it to us. Semper Fi!

James Carr
MPMA, Inc. National Vice President

 

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Name: Marco Barnes
 
Email Address: barno04@gmail.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: It's great to finally see the Montford Point Marines receive the recognition they so deserve.  This will forever be embedded in the history of our Corps and into the fabric of our nation, and rightfully so.
 
Semper Fidelis
MSgt Marco Barnes
 
Date/Time: 2012-01-28 13:05:18 PST

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Name: Paula Corley
 
Email Address: CORLEYPaula@aol.com
 
How did you learn of this site: Family Member of  Montford Point Marine
 
Please provide your Comment: Thank you for providing this wonderfully historic website that is regularly updated and thorough in content!  I congratulate the Montford Point Marines for their valor, contributions, and overall efforts wtih the award of the Congressional Gold Medal.  This prestigious honor is long overdue and highly deserving.  Thanks to the members of US Congress for their support and interest in these heroes of WWII who fought in defense of our country and who were trailblazers for all other black American soldiers in the US Miliary. I salute the original Montford Point Marines, as my father is an OMPM, Averitte W. Corley, and a Hall of Fame member.  I am proud of his and his comrades contributions in WWII.  Thanks again to the members of MPMA for their efforts in developing this website and maintaining the information and education of this enriching history. Semper Fi

~ Paula Corley

 

Date/Time: 2012-01-11 08:04:10 PST

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Name: Damian L. Ashcraft
 
 
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Please provide your Comment: This is a wonderful site, full of history that is not often told or known about. I would like to say a special Thank You for affording me and others the rich opportunity to learn about the contributions made by African-Americans in the Marine Corps.
 
Date/Time: 2012-01-03 15:47:25 PST

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Name: vanessa carter
 
 
How did you learn of this site: Family Member of  Montford Point Marine
 
Please provide your Comment: My brother told me about this website.I was so happy when I saw a picture and my Uncle is in it,can't wait to show my kids and my neice and her kids apart of our family history. Thank You All!
 
Date/Time: 2012-01-01 18:00:07 PS

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Name: albert montgomery jr
 
 
How did you learn of this site: Family Member of  Montford Point Marine
 
Please provide your Comment: My father Corporal Albert Montgomery passed away on January 2000.  He enlisted as a Montford Point Marine in 1948.  He was honorably discharged in 1952 after serving in the Korean War.  He retired after 32 years of federal Government service.  At 58 years old I am still learning who my father was. He was always at work or at home, but he never talked much about his foreign service or his military career.  As a retired Firefighter/Medical Technician with 25 years of service with the District of Columbia Fire/Emergency Medical Services, I can truly say that if it were not for my father and all the first African American Marines, my career would not have been possible. As next of kin (son) I am very much interested in acquiring the congressional medal of honor on his behalf as well as donating an artist depiction of him in uniform at age 19 in 1948 to the museum.  email me at albertmontgomeryjr@yahoo.com or call 301-248-9712. I would also like advice on a memorial service for my father.  He was not buried with military honors at his death due to religious wishes of my mother at the time.
 
Date/Time: 2011-12-27 11:26:37 PST

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Name: Gerald Hampton
 
Email Address: ghampton@cox.net
 
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Please provide your Comment: Good looking website with great & extensive info.
 
The awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal, along with the Marine Corps Commandant's "official" recognition efforts of the MPMA should bring some great exposure.
 
Unless I missed it, I don't see any reference to the various MPMA chapters.  I'd encourage you to add this info to your website.
 
Thanks and "Congratulations"!
 
Gerald Hampton
CWO3, USMC (Ret)
Date/Time: 2011-12-22 14:14:04 PS

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Name: Carla Myers Parker
 
Email Address: chuisoneall@att.net
 
How did you learn of this site: Family Member of  Montford Point Marine
 
Please provide your Comment: Thank you so much for Honoring my Father, It was so awesome thank you so very much. John Morgan Myers
 
Date/Time: 2011-12-01 14:34:56 PST

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Name: Carla Myers Parker
 
Email Address: chuisoneall@att.net
 
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Please provide your Comment: Thank you so much for Honoring my Father, It was so awesome
 
Date/Time: 2011-12-01 14:34:08 PST

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Name: Renee Trujillo
 
Email Address: Renee.Trujillo@ssa.gov
 
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Please provide your Comment: I am grateful for this site and for the many Chapters who contributed to the content.  My uncle is a 1942 WWII, Montford Point Marine.
 
Date/Time: 2011-11-29 08:24:21 PST

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Name: Gerry Murphy
 
Email Address: gmurph4258@gmail.com
 
How did you learn of this site: Family Member of  Montford Point Marine
 
Please provide your Comment: My uncle Charles Coles was a Montford Point Marine.
Date/Time: 2011-11-25 16:14:44 PST

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Date: 11/21/2011 8:37:18 AM
Subject: MPMA Guest Book Entry (Ambrose E. Harris III)
 
Name: Ambrose E. Harris III
 
Email Address: ambrose_iii@yahoo.com
 
How did you learn of this site: Family Member of  Montford Point Marine
 
Please provide your Comment: I truly believe my father Ambrose E. Harris Sr. served as a Marine at Montford Point. I found a picture of his platoon. Also, I wanted to know if this is true how could my father received Congressional recognition as one of the first black Marines? Thank you for much for your work, this site and your efforts for for all Marine. My father passed away many years ago.
 
Date/Time: 2011-11-21 06:37:14 PST

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Name: R Sanders
 
Email Address: yarsan@aol.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: My father Arthur Person Yarborough was one of the Montford Point Marines.  He served from June 1942 to December 1945, and was discharged as a Corporal, honorably, from the Second Casual Co, HqBn, Montford Point Camp.  He later enlisted in the Army, and retired 20 years later, as a Major. He passed in 1997 at the age of 73.  I'm so proud of my father's service and sacrifice, and just wish I'd known more about it when he was living.  I know he would have been so proud to have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, which was recently bestowed upon the MPMs.  Like many, I'm wondering if the family members of those who have gone on will be receiving their medals posthumously?

Date/Time: 2011-11-19 05:18:49 PST

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Name: Patricia McDougall Matthews
 
Email Address: pmcdougall6@gmail.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: I was the photographer who took a few photos at the Manassas Veterans Day Parade on Saturday.
It was nice meeting a few members of your organization.  Website below to view the photos.
 
Date/Time: 2011-11-14 13:04:53 PST

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Name: L. E. (Michael) Johnson
 
Email Address: afrecdu@aol.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: Montford Potint Marines Standing Tall Always. Coming Home 2012" Semper Fi"
Date/Time: 2011-11-12 22:09:31 PST

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Name: ROSE ROSS
 
Email Address: RRROSS@COMCAST.NET
 
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Please provide your Comment: I am so proud of these Marine

Date/Time: 2011-11-10 11:53:23 PS

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Name: Tyra Fizer
 
Email Address: nursefizer@yahoo.com
 
How did you learn of this site: Family Member of  Montford Point Marine
 
Please provide your Comment: I am the Granddaughter of Montford Point Marine Edwin J.Fizer
Date/Time: 2011-11-09 23:41:43 PS

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Name: Paulette Terrell
 
Email Address: a1958pie@aol.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: Outstanding tribute to Outstanding Marines.

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Name: Edward Jackson
 
Email Address: eedjacks@aol.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: My father was Henry Jackson.  I know he was in this division.  My uncle said he saw a picture of him on TV.  If you know him or have pictures of him,please correspond.

Date/Time: 2011-11-07 17:18:36 PST

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Please provide your Comment: Max W. Daniels,who is age 94 years, was stationed at Montford Point from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946.
Max lives at 721 18th Ave., Lake Como, New Jersey 07719.
 
Date/Time: 2011-11-06 08:09:01 PST

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Name: Anita T Craig
 
Email Address: atcraig1943@gmail.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: Although my dad passed in 2001, he was a Montford Pointe Marine......One of the Chosen few who served in WWII.  Norman Dukette Jones, Pine Bluff, Ark. We attended the annual meeting in Las Vegas in 1999 and had a wonderful time. I Was searching the web because in Wednesdays USA Today someone gave a "Well-deserved thanks to Montford Point Marines" and I thought the article was well written.
Sempi Fi

Anita T Craig

Date/Time: 2011-11-03 15:08:52 PDT

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Name: Thomas J. Byrne
 
Email Address: thomas. byrne@dhys.gov
 
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Please provide your Comment: I served in the U.S. Marine corps from 1966 to 1968. As I have read the articles with regard to the "Monford Point Marines" I never recall being taught about this chapter in our courages history.I fought along side black Marines in Vietnam, in that era there was NO white or Black there was just MARINES. I am happy to see what was wrong has finaly been righted.I am proud of our Corps for finnaly making us all one Corps. I never looked to see if there was anything different about a person in our uniform I just saw a U.S. Marine, whose blood was the same color his determination to be the best was the same as mine,and his death was that of a family member of mine. I salute ALL who have suffered this feeling of difference and not the bond of a true brotherhood in our Corps. To all of you I am proud to say welcome home Marine and "SEMPER FI" Thank You for making our Corps a better place.
 
Date/Time: 2011-11-01 09:31:52 PDT

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Name: Diane Thomas Dean
 
 
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Please provide your Comment: I am looking forward to visiting the museum in November in remembrance of my deceased father Lisco Thomas
 
Date/Time: 2011-10-29 15:37:34 PDT

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Name: Antonio Thomas
 
Email Address: ubfnup5x@sbcglobal.net
 
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Please provide your Comment: we need more sites like this to keep our peoples history alive
 
Date/Time: 2011-10-28 03:34:08 PD

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Name: marilyn jones
 
 
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Please provide your Comment: This country has its fair share of shame. I want to thank these Marines for their service, and their patience, finally receiving the recognition they deserve.
 
Date/Time: 2011-10-27 23:11:36 PDT

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Name: Karl Wimbush
 
Email Address: kdemwim@aol.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: This is history thats long overdue. Thanks for paving the way for me and all African American Marines before and after me.
 
Ret. GySgt Wimbush, Karl D.
 
Date/Time: 2011-10-26 17:43:25 PDT

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Name: Rick Du Bose
 
Email Address: rickdubose@verizon.net
 
How did you learn of this site: Family Member of  Montford Point Marine
 
Please provide your Comment: My Dad was a Montford Point Marine. His name is Reginald Earl Du Bose and he currenty resides in a nursing home in Laurel, MD.  He is 81 years old and enlisted in 1946.  Tours included the Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor, Kaneohe Marine Air Stationh HI, Camp Pendleton CA, Iwakuni AS Japan, and the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Yermo, CA
 
 
Date/Time: 2011-10-26 10:14:36 PDT

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Name: Jo Poston
 
 
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Please provide your Comment: I read about these Gentlemen on CBS.com,
I just wanted to say "Thank You" for your service. I am an Anglo and have a grandson in today's Marines, I will see to it he learns about all you brave men that have come before him.   Jo
 
 
Date/Time: 2011-10-24 12:47:45 PDT

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Name: JW Daughtry
 
Email Address: jwdaughtry@hotmail.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: Learned from an internet article.  I never knew!  In all my 22+ years in the Air Force, I never heard anything about the "Black Marines."
 
Date/Time: 2011-10-24 10:49:43 PDT

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Name: Robert Foy
 
Email Address: rfoy47@yahoo.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: My heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all the members of the Montford Point Marines both living and dead.  Your dedication and devotion to this great country of ours has long been overlooked and deserves recognition.  God Ble4ss each and everyone of you.
 
 
Date/Time: 2011-10-24 10:12:48 PDT

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Name: Brian Payton
 
Email Address: paytonbm@gmail.com
 
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Please provide your Comment: I was just reading an article on marines.mil and decided to research more. I am very eager to learn more about the Montford Point Marines and I am looking forward to becoming a member. I am currently serving in the Corps, VMGR-452, WO, MOS/6004. The web site has a wealth of information and I have already referred several others to visit

Date/Time: 2011-09-01 06:58:20 PDT

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Name: CWO5 PATRICK MILLS USMC
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed Wonderful page highlighting historic contributions of African American Marines and servicemen. I am the youngest African American USMC CWO5 to be promoted in my MOS of 6004 Aircraft Maintenance Officer. I was 36 when I was promoted to CWO5. If anyone from the site would like more information on my career please feel free to contact me.
 
Date/Time: 2011-08-19 12:34:33 PDT

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Name: SGT.  Johnnie  R.  Downs
 
Email Address: touch.downs@att.net
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I retired from U.S. Army with 32 years  6 months 24 days of service.
I plan to join the ranks of the Monford Point Marine  Association, In honor of my brother who was Marine CPL. Herman Downs who lost his life through Agent Orange Cancer "Vietnam"
My brother earned the title of United States Marine joining the (MPMA) will honor his service to this country.
I learned of this webb site throught one of your members, and my friend John Tillman who is marine veteran. Both of us live in Akron, Ohio.
Me and my brother served in Vietnam together 1966, I was in the Army he was in the Marines.
 
 
            Thank  You
 
            SGT. Johnnie R. Downs(RET)
 
Date/Time: 2011-08-16 21:02:50 PDT

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Name: Dr. Cladie Spears
 
Email Address: jjermaay@earthlink.net
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I just wanted to say the website continues to shine and I am proud to be a part of the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. I am encouraged every day the the vision of the Association will continue to flourish.
 
Positive Attitude, Positive Results...
 
Be Blessed!
 
Date/Time: 2011-08-14 17:29:13 PDT

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Name: Wilton Bobo, Capt. USN, Ret.
 
Email Address: wcbobo@yahoo.com
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed Great site. One of the best that I've seen.
 
 
Date/Time: 2011-08-04 13:34:15 PDT

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Name: Kenny Crutcher
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed The Atlanta chapter did a wonderful job hosting the 46th national convention.  This was a significant event.
 
Great job Atlanta Chapter 5.
 
Date/Time: 2011-08-04 06:11:25 PD

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Name: Denise DiGiovanni-Segal
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I run a veterans program for VITAS hospice in Palm Beach County Florida. I just read about you in a WWII book that I am reading. WOW! I wanted to reach out and thank you for your service and sacrifice to our country in the face of the discrimination that you faced. I think that it was hard enough to do what you did and then to add on discrimination on top of it is disgraceful. I am sorry for how you were treated and I am thankful that you stood up for our country in its time of need. We make a big deal about our veterans at Vitas. I will be educating many about you and do what I can to preserve your legacy. If there are any Montford Pointers in Palm Beach County Florida, I would love the opportunity to meet with them. I would love to have any of them speak at an event to educate the community. Thank you again, although thank you is not enough. I will do my part to preserve your legacy. Sincerely, Denise DiGiovanni-Segal
 
Date/Time: 2011-08-03 19:56:22 PDT

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Name: TASHA N. WASHINGTON
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed THIS SITE IS OUTSTANDING IN HONORING BLACK MARINES PAST AND PRESENT. I SEE WHY MY HUSBAND VASHTI B. WASHINGTON IS SO PROUD OF BEING A MARINE.
 
 
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Date/Time: 2011-08-03 18:56:28 PDT

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Name: Steven G. Collier, MSgt, USMC (Ret)
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I am proud of the rich history of the Montford Point Marines.  My career in the Corps began with MOS training at Montford Point, CamLej, NC and ended with my last assignment and retirement ceremonies in Nov 1995.
Semper Fidelis, MSgt (Ret) S.G. Collier, USMC
 
Date/Time: 2011-08-03 09:17:20 PDT

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Name: Dobie Gillis SgtMaj (Ret.)
 
Email Address: sgtmajd3087@aol.com
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed Congradulations to Atlanta Chapter 5 for putting on an outstanding 46th annual M.P.M.A.convention.
 
Date/Time: 2011-07-31 16:33:43 PDT

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Name: Edward G. Snyder
 
Email Address: pressangler@camtel.com
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I saw a news piece on CNN news last night and was surprised at what i saw- i served at montford point radio school from feb-thru april '61 but was pulled 2 weeks from graduating as a 25/31 radio operator due to "the bay of pigs fiasco" where we were part of the contingency force- i am really surprised that we were never informed of the montford marines back then-- racism was still rampant back then as our fellow black marines weren't allowed to drink with us in J-Ville- WHY weren't we informed about this historial situation back then-?-
 
Date/Time: 2011-07-31 06:19:33 PDT

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Name: James Istre
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed It was because of the character of your generation, that I joined the Marines years ago. To earn the right and privilege to wear the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, and be worthy of calling you brother.
 
Thank you for setting the example.
 
Semper Fi,
James Istre, Sgt.
 
Date/Time: 2011-07-31 03:07:49 PDT

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Name: LCpl Thomas, Anthony J.
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed A Special Thanks to the Marines of Montford Point. I thank them for their dedication and commitment to my Corps and for enduring the trials and hardships that they had to undergo so that I, A young African American could be proud to claim the title "U.S Marine." I look forward to someday soon meeting these men  and listening to their stories and personally thanking them for their sacrifices and for holding up the standard of the corps way back when. God Bless and Semper Fidelis.
 
 
Date/Time: 2011-07-30 16:47:32 PDT

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Name: Michelle A. Giles
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I observed your Org. on CNN this morning as you spoke about the Org. and your the fact your annual reunion was being held
in ATL. Congrats to your Org. and all you are doing to get your rightful recognition
in the history of the USA. I plan to visit your site more and recommend it to others. My dad, James Earl Giles( deceased) was a Marine in the late forties.
 
Date/Time: 2011-07-30 07:05:53 PDT

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Name: thomas kemp jr.
 
Email Address: thomaskemp@att.net
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed first off, i served in the corps from 1963 to 1967, the last 17 months at camp lejeune; how very strange that i never heard of Montford point(or was i too young or uninterested to know? )my  unit, M Co. 3rd. Marines, were among the first ground units in Viet Nam, landing at Da Nang and Chu Lai in April 1965; i could not be more proud of having served after hearing of our forbearers on CNN; i could never thank them enough for what they did for us
 
Date/Time: 2011-07-30 05:59:11 PDT

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Name: Randy Brackett
 
Email Address: swrkb@yahoo.com
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed Saw you on CNN.  Thank you for your service to our country.
 
 
Date/Time: 2011-07-30 03:40:06 PD

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Name: Marian Buck Stallworth
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed Today Sugar Creek Golf Course in Atlanta, Georgia hosted a golf tournament for the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.. This was a most wonderful experience for the staff of Sugar Creek.  We host a Jr. Golf Tournament for several young golfers in the metropolitan Atlanta area and today, July 27 2011 the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. came through like no other organization by simply giving from their hearts to help support these youth. We are overwhelmed at the generous acts of kindness demonstrated by this group.
The National President Mr. James T. Averhart, Jr was instrumental in getting the ball rolling and the group did not hesitate to answer the call.
On behalf of the Youth of the Sugar Creek Jr. Golf Academy, Thank You, thank you, thank you.
 
Sincerely,
 
Marian Buck Stallworth
Vice President Operations
Sydmar Golf and Sports Management
2107 N. Decatur Road
Suite 114
Decatur, Georgia 30033
404-288-0791
 
Date/Time: 2011-07-27 12:07:29 PDT

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Name: Stephanie A Walker Stradford
 
Email Address: president@youthusa.org
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I am blessed and proud to be married to a U.S. Marine, who served 20 years in the Corps from 1972-1992. My late uncle served at Montford Point.  My family spent many hours with the highly decorated and distinguished SgtMaj. Louis Roundtree (DOB 1931-2004). I salute those who are a part of the Montford Point history and legacy.

Date/Time: 2011-07-27 11:38:14 PDT

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Name: Marine Eduardo A. Lombard
 
Email Address: elombard47@aol.com
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed  Marine Connection lastest edition 7/29/11, I was reading an article reference your unit. Semper Fi!
 
Very special article demonstrating once more "THE FEW THE PROUD"
 
VietNam Vet 1968-1969 BLT 2/7 1stEngBn
1st MarDiv, Danang.
 
 
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Name: kimberly thomas-mcpherson
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed oooooooohhhhhh raaaaaaahhhhhhhh! :

Date/Time: 2011-07-16 11:15:57 PDT

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Name: Cynthia L. House
 
Email Address: clhouse@comcast.net
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed Haven't had a chance to review it all but thus far, quite informative and well put together
 
Date/Time: 2011-04-23 21:35:26 PDT

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Name: Duane J. Ford
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed THANK YOU!
 
pbs, ran a series of shows which included "The Marines of Montford Point". I had an uncle that was a SGT. in The United States Army, during these very same time periods, he fought in Korea. He was subjected to the same racial prejudice within his branch as was the Marines of your Branch. He had to endure. He was one hell of a Black Warrior/Black Man/Black Human Being.
 
Once again to all of the Black Heros of The Montford Point Marines, Thank you.
 
This writer is 60 years old, you never stop learning.
 
Date/Time: 2011-02-28 12:30:50 PST

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Name: Oliver Thompson
 
Email Address: oliverlt@yahoo.com
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed Very informative and inspiring.
 
Date/Time: 2011-02-20 22:58:14 PS

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Name: Lisa McCants
 
Email Address: BLACKDYMONDZ@MSN.COM
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I am so thrilled that there is a web site for the Montford Point Marines! I have been trying to find information for some time now. My father was a Montford Point Marine who was also very good friends with MgySgt Brooks Gray who passed in 2000. My father passed in 2005. I look forward to adding my fathers picture and obituary to your site. Also I very surprised a few years ago to find my fathers picture in the Marine Corps Museum in Qantico, Va. However,The display was so small it was very disappointing. I would like to donate a few of my fathers metals to the MPMM.
 
Date/Time: 2011-02-20 19:12:57 PST

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Name: John J. Rice,Sr.
 
Email Address: rice.johnnyj@yahoo.com
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed Marines,
           I have been researching the "Monford Point" training base, because of "misinformation" I received while serving in the usmc (1967-71).Two of my drill instructors were black and also my "troop handler" at Camp Gieger. Perhaps 30%-40% of my platoon were black. It never occured to me that things were not always this way? When I did here the name "Monford Point", it was described very casually as place where blacks were trained  during segregation . Now, you have provided me with the full history. I salute you for overcoming this racial flaw . How could the Marine Corps claim to be the "finest" fighting force the world has ever known, without the courage of the historic black Marines who have served?              Semper Fidelis'
                    
John J. Rice, Sr.
          
Blackstone Valley Det #911
                
Marine Corps League
 
Date/Time: 2011-02-17 07:06:23 PST

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Name: Cara McComish
 
Email Address: carasophia@yahoo.com
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I just watched the PBS documentary on the Montford Point Marines, and I just wanted to express my gratitude for hearing the stories of these marines.  THANK YOU for your service to our country, and THANK YOU for breaking through the barriers of this country and moving the civil rights movement forward and showing Americans that we are ALL Americans, no matter the color of our skin.  God Bless You.
Cara
 
Date/Time: 2011-02-10 19:58:56 PST

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Name: T. Pierce McClinton
 
Email Address: tlmcc@att.net
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed The website is wonderful --- informative, elegant, and a tribute to Montford Point Marines.
 
Date/Time: 2011-02-04 15:40:01 PST

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Name: Calvin Hunt
 
Email Address: chunt63@gmail.com
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I think the history of this camp is something that needs put out to people and other Marines. Having served from 1980 to 88 I was never aware of the camp or what it did during WWII.  I learned of the 52nd defense bn through some photos on another site and researched it further. I never knew before today that Black Marines existed in WWII. I will be spending more time reading this site in the future. Semper Fi
 
Date/Time: 2011-01-20 15:22:44 PS

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Name: Arthur J McMillion DDS
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed Thanks for the untiring effort to get the word out about those heroes from the past. It has been very inspiring to learn about the plight of these courageous soldiers.  How wonderful it is to learn more about my father 25 years after his death, (Corporal Arthur Jackson McMillion).  Thanks for the efforts.
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Name: Eddie L. Johnson
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed Excellent Site, Information, Updates
 
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Name: MSG Baisden
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed I take this time to say thank you for helping me spread the word about Anysoldier.com.
As most of these soldiers are very young Soldiers are away from home and in harms way.  I know first hand what a letter, a card, of snacks can do to boost morale within an organization.
 
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Name: Elijah Abram
 
 
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Your Comment of Our site is welcomed We have one of the best site. keep the work up. Thank you very much.

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