"Once a Marine, always a Marine"
is a standard we all know is true!

"Once a Marine, always a Marine"
is a standard we all know is true!

MCL Historian
Dedicated to MCL 260’s members, past, present, and future, this page features updates from Historian Harry Thetford, who served in the Marine Corps from 1955-1959. A life member and detachment historian of the Marine Corps League and founding historian of the Carolina Field of Honor.
December 2020: Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Read the story of Clyde Dungee:
Clyde Dungee PDF
April 17, 2013: Bill Kirkman – World War II Marine!
Discover the incredible story of Bill Kirkman, a proud World War II Marine:
BILL_KIRKMAN_-_WWII_Marine.pdf (318.8 KB)
January 18, 2013: Andy Symmes’ Story
Andy Symmes chronicles his “luck” as a Marine. MCL 260 is also lucky to have him as one of our WWII members!
ANDY_SYMMES_ARTICLE.doc (44.5 KB)
January 11, 2013: Charlie Monett – A Marine’s Marine!
One of our original members, Charlie Monett, passed away on October 21, 2012. Learn more about this devoted Marine, family man, and Duke University supporter:
CHARLIE_MONNETT_–_A_MARINE_S_MARINE.pdf (372.9 KB)
January 8, 2013: Tribute to Rich Brenner
On February 28, 2012, Greensboro and MCL 260 lost Rich Brenner, a good friend and fellow Marine. Read the article by Harry Thetford, MCL 260 Historian:
Rich Brenner.pdf (343.6 KB)
December 6, 2012: Montford Point Marines Connections
Did you know that MCL 260 has two connections to the Montford Point Marines?
- Joe Dungee, former Commandant & founding member of MCL 260.
- Robert Bear, father of Xavier (“XL”) Beard.
Learn more about the Montford Point Marines:
Monford_Point_Marines__1_.docx (8.2 MB)
Visit the official site: www.montfordpointmarines.com
Vietnam War Resources
Did you serve in Vietnam? Know someone who did?
Check out this extensive collection of Vietnam resources provided by Commandant Scott Mathews:
Vietnam Information from 3rd MARDIV ASSOC
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS


SPECIAL EAGLE SCOUT CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Jerry Snyder (1940-2018) had the privilege and honor to present the Good Citizen Award to his grandson, Thomas Edward Gramling, II (left side) at Troop # 160, Pembroke Pines, FL
Iwo Jima Memorial Luncheon April 22. 2014
Several MCL 260 members participated in this event to honor the remaining few survivors of this epic and crucial WW-II battle.
PHOTOS OF MCL 260 MEMBERS WITH THE IWO JIMA MARINES + THE NAVY CORPSMAN
Contact Us
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- Robert Hare: (678) 656-2764
- George Orfanedes: (603) 305-0221
George Orfanedes, Webmaster
MCL-260
P.O. Box 10227
Greensboro, NC 27404