Beaufort’s Frankie Bonds, 69, joined the United States Marine Corps here in Beaufort in 1973. After Boot Camp at Parris Island, he trained as a mechanic at Camp Lejeune. With the drawdown after Vietnam, he was transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve. He drilled with his unit in Augusta, GA., for six years and was finally separated in 1981. He worked in the Lowcountry, from Charleston to Beaufort, mostly as a carpenter. Today he is remodeling his home on St. Helena Island and he is a member of American Legion Beaufort Post 207.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
