THE WALL OF FACES

Its been 45 years. I reported to my new duty station, NAS Millington, TN., on or about 25 June 1968 30 days removed from ITR. A Sgt. Major who was in the rear saw me and came out to the duty desk. He stated that I was 'squared away' and asked what I was doing the next day.

My response, 'Nothing, sir.' I was fitted with dress blue trou and told to report back at 0600 the next morning. My assignment, the burial detail for Cpl. Yarbrough.

I will never forget the events of that day.

George is buried at Bascom Chapel CME, Madison Co, TN. His military stone says CO A, 9 ENGR BN, 1 MAR DIV. PH

Semper Fi, Marine.

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you George Allen Yarbrough, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Corporal George Allen Yarbrough, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND