American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Bob McClure, 73, who joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve in Folsom, Pa., in 1963. After Boot Camp and Advanced Infantry Training at Parris Island he was assigned to duty at Camp Lejeune as a radio operator. While serving at the Navy/Marine Corps Reserve Center in Folsom, he worked in vehicle maintenance and as a driver. During annual training periods he works as a radio operator at such locations as mountain warfare training in California, the Naval Ammunition Depot in Okalhoma, with amphibious training at Little Creek, Va., and a number of times at Camp Lejeune. He separated in 1969 as a Sergeant and returned to the family business in Penssylvania making parts for the defense industry. He has a 100% VA disability stemming from duty at Camp Lejeune. He moved to Beaufort County in 2011 and is a member of DAV.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
