Leatherneck Magazine - October 2008

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and said, “Pa Pa, I enlisted in the Marine Corps.” Needless to say, I was proud.

In September 2007, Jared reported to Parris Island, S.C. Jared was doing well and conforming to Marine Corps life until October. While performing his morning physical exercises Jared was bitten by fire ants. He learned that he was very allergic to their bites. Jared was rushed to sick bay where the doctors began to minister to his needs.

Jared was assigned to a medical hold platoon for several weeks after which he was advised that he was to be discharged and returned home to New Jersey.

Jared didn’t waste any time. He reached out to his hometown doctor and began a series of allergy shots. The shots were successful. Jared again contacted his recruiter, reporting what had occurred since his discharge and saying that he was ready to return to Parris Island and resume his training to become a Marine.

On April 30, 2008, Jared was cleared to reenlist. On May 12, he reported to recruit training.

Jared graduated Aug. 8 and is now referred to as a United States Marine.

Eugene J. Frederick Jr.

Hunt Valley, Md.

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World War II Marine Aubrey Cole of Abilene, Texas, called to bring my attention to a serious error in the September issue.

Mr. Cole landed with Fourth Marine Division on Iwo Jima. I really enjoyed our conversation—after he politely stood me at attention to point out my grave error on page 65 of the September issue and we moved on to other subjects. In the first sentence of the review of the book, “Iwo Jima: World War II Veterans Remember the Greatest Battle of the Pacific,” I erred.

Our Leatherneck book review incorrectly identifies the three Marine divisions fighting that battle as the 1st, 3d and 5th Marine divisions. The 4thMarDiv performed magnificently in that great battle, along with the 3d and 5th divisions. The 1stMarDiv did not, as it was preparing to participate in the assault on Okinawa.

The book correctly identifies the Marine units. This was an editorial error and one seriously regretted. I apologize for any inconvenience and embarrassment.

Col W. G. Ford, USMC (Ret)

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