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FOTO FACTS on US Marines history and Sgt Ray Nichols
John Reynolds profiles US Marine history and Sgt Ray S Nichols in Cedar Rapids. The piece recounts Marine origins from Capt Samuel Nichols to Tripoli raids, recruiting roots, and Nichols 31 years service with battles in Iceland Pacific and Pacific theater. It notes Nichols home Eldon Missouri, family, decorations, and continued recruitment work in the federal building.
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Tripoli
Continental Congress
Marine Corps
Foto Facts
Ray S. Nichols
Sgt. Nichols
Royal Gardens
Continental Marine Corps
Samuel Nichols
Nichols
Bahamas
Eldon, Mo
Second Marine Division
Iceland
Wyoming
Mississippi
Marine Barracks
Portsmouth
Cedar Rapids
Marines
Marine Recruiting Office
Federal Building