AAR 1ST MARDIV IN SWA

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Subject = AAR  1ST MARDIV IN SWA                                          

Parent Organization = MCCDC       

Unit = WDID        

Folder Title = AFTER ACTION REPORT 1ST MARINE DIVISION IN SOUTHWEST ASIA   WDID SWA 0073                       

Document Number =          1

Box ID = BX600145



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                    Immediatel y following the cessation of offensive operation,
              four members of the lst Marine Division Band approached their
              Battalion Commander.     The Band had not seen their musical
              instruments in two months. They had the look 4f what this mission
              had been for six months - 'Grunts." -Amid the devastation and
              destruction of Kuwait International Airport they asked for
              permission to spsak to the BattaliorL.C.O.     They hid something for
              him.   Permission was granted by the Battalion Sergeant Major.
              These superb Marines in perfect harmony sang the National Anthem.
              As they completed the last note there was complete silence.        No
              one could cheer as we would at a. sporting event.      It is difficult
              to cheer when you are crying tears of joy.       It was one of the most
              moving experiences of their commander's life.







































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