This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Short Man Stands Tall In Marine Corps Memoir
Dear Abby recounts a letter from J I V Sr of Mobile Alabama detailing his life as the shortest Marine and later federal correctional officer at Alcatraz. He describes enlisting height waivers, serving nine years, earning two field promotions, and earning 17 ribbons. Abby offers encouragement noting many look up to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Marine Corps
Abby
A.A. Vandergrift
Marine Corps
Hawaii
Alcatraz Island
Jacksonville
Fla
J.i.v.sr
Mobile
Ala
J.J.V
Sarge