AAR 1ST MARDIV IN SWA

File: 970725_dec96_decls34_0075.txt
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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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               asked for moro-a upport - Charlie Battery was in position to
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               litid '-,Woul%d-c@>e 7ttieWt4       -Charlie would not move
               rbtdk.-se       Y-4 nk     Mar',,
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               It@is @Tleniirkable but i@t -id;d@n keeping with our highest
               traditions. @ Ttfetr t-ra:ttiing overcame any fears because they
               had traindd -well and often in the preceding months.     These
               fmarines, -like Oapt MOrgan, epitomize the Marine Corps brand
               06f;-27.etdership.     1.
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