Lasting Visions III: The End of an Era (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781477651971)

First Edition 2012

Donald McClure Fenwick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the young age of 18. His destiny was to serve his country as a Marine and to make the Marine Corps a career. He reported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California in January 1957 for recruit training and retired in October 1990. For 33 years he served our nation and retired as a Master Gunnery Sergeant.

His illustrious military career embodies both the old breed and the new breed of the Marine Corps. Donald would serve in distant lands such as Vietnam and Okinawa with several cruises aboard ship in the Caribbean Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

His 33 years of honest and faithful service to the United States of America and to the Marine Corps is a legacy and a story that needs to be told. His story will capture your attention and give you an insight into the reality of what being a United States Marine is all about.

His personal experiences while growing up on the farm in rural Kentucky and while progressing through the enlisted ranks, reveal the espirit de corps, camaraderie and the struggles he had to endure. He is a national asset as are many of the unsung heroes of our time. May we never forget their personal sacrifices and love of country and Corps.

Contents

Life on the Farm

A Destiny to Serve

Vietnam-The Early Years

Vietnam-The Second Tour

Okinawa-Back to The Rock

The Love of his Life

Retirement-Life after the Corps

71 photos (mostly of Vietnam, all unpublished)

Author: Frederick Fenwick
ISBN-10: 1477651977
ISBN-13: 9781477651971
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 06/20/2012
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d