American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Willie Swan, 70, who joined the United States Marines here in Beaufort in 1974 as a 17-year-old. After Boot Camp at Parris Island and Infantry training at Lejeune, he was assigned to a unit there with which he deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, providing security, and made a Mediterranean Cruise on USS Boulder (LST-1190), visiting Morocco, Spain, France and Italy. He returned to Lejeune and underwent dessert training at Twentynine Palms. He was released in 1978 as part of the post-Vietnam draw down and went to work for a plumber. He then began a 30-year career with his own plumbing company.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
