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San Diego Welcomes 1st Marines Home From Korea
A 5,500 man vanguard of the 1st Marine Division returned to San Diego aboard five transports as crowds lined the bay. Fireboats sprayed water, planes roared above, and water skiers skimmed in harbor for a festive homecoming. Governors officers and civic leaders welcomed the Leathernecks, who had served in Korea for nearly five years, with brief addresses and a parade through Balboa Park.
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Albert W. Wiese
San Diego
1St Marine Division
Korea
City and Navy
Coast, Guard
Coast Guard
Lane Field
Gonawin I Knight
W. A.brice
St. Patrick's Day
San Diegans
William McNamara
Balboa Park
Marine Corps
Corps
Washington
Camp Pendls
U. S
24Th Infantry Division
Drum and Bugle Corps
Befton
Bej
Marine Division
San Diego Marine Corps
Carlshad
Oceanside
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