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

Marine Corps League Greater Greensboro #260

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

Marine Corps League Greater Greensboro #260

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?

  1. Joe Dungee, former Commandant & founding member of MCL 260.
  2. 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

MCL260 Salute
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

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

If you or your family need assistance with food shopping, medicine pickup, or transportation to doctors or the VA, please contact:

 

George Orfanedes, Webmaster
MCL-260
P.O. Box 10227
Greensboro, NC 27404