Tag Archives: United States Marine Corps history

Major Everett Pope, USMC, 16 July 1919 – 16 July 2009

Posted by Waring Hills on July 22, 2009 – 1:34 pm

During my short tenure with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society (CMOHS headquarters are located onboard the YORKTOWN), I had the privilege of working with Medal of Honor recipient Everett Pope. Everett lived in Amelia Island, Florida. He had retired there after working as a banker in Boston until 1982. He was a soft spoken, [...]

March Volunteer Profile – Dick Whitaker

Posted by Waring Hills on March 1, 2009 – 3:47 pm

Our March volunteer profile is on PFC (Private First Class) Dick Whitaker. Upon his graduation from high school in Saugerites, New York, in 1944, the United States Marine Corp gave him an amazing senior trip. He first travelled to the posh resort of Parris Island, SC, when he received basic training. Upon completion Dick travelled [...]