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    Oldest Recruit in the History of Parris Island

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    Oldest Recruit in the History of Parris Island

    PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    03.31.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Shane Manson 

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island           

    Pvt. Paul Douglas, age 50, preforms a rifle inspection with his drill instructor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot S.C., 1942. Douglas, at age 50 was the oldest recruit in the history of Parris Island, and went on to become a purple heart recipient and Chicago senator.

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    Date Taken: 03.31.2021
    Date Posted: 03.31.2021 16:43
    Photo ID: 6578362
    VIRIN: 210331-M-AW928-374
    Resolution: 9014x11266
    Size: 35.48 MB
    Location: PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, US

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