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U.S. Marines Aboard the USS Portland ME24 Print E-mail
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Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

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Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Marker Image
Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

To Honor All Marines
Who Have Served Aboard This Gallant Ship
[USS Portland - Heavy Cruiser]

[The Marine Detachment consisted of less than 50 members and operated as part of the Gunnery Division in most warships. For the most part, a Marine's tour at sea was about two (2) years even in wartime, after which he served shore duty or with the "Mud Marines". Today (Sept. 2008), only 4 World War II Marines survive.]


Presented by the United States Seagoing Marine Association. Additional information provided by Robert Vanderveen of the USMC Seagoing Association.

Fore St. & Eastern Promenade, Fort Allen Park, Portland, Cumberland County Maine

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