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Adventures Of A 1900s Marine Survives Duty And Duty
Andrew Weinhart who joined the Marines in 1907 recounts service from Panama’s Canal work to Nicaragua, Brooklyn Navy Yard, and ships Hancock Minnesota Princeton and Buffalo. He earned a sharpshooter badge and the conduct medal while facing an on duty incident with a Major and later left service in 1911, marrying in 1913 and celebrating 50 years of marriage in Iola. His tale highlights endurance and pride in Marine service and a long life of work before duty.
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Andrew Weinhart
Marines
Weinhart
Nicaragua
Panama
Nicaragus
Republic
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hancock
Minnesota
Princeton
Buffalo
Akron
America
Marinies
Canal Zone
Iola
United States