U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Francis Leroy Hopkins enlisted in the era of the Montford Point Marines. He served as a drummer and carried his Marine Corps values with him into civilian life. His legacy is carried on through his son and grandsons, namely Staff Sgt. Ryan Hill, who is currently serving as a senior drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. (Courtesy Photo from the Hopkins Family.)
| Date Taken: | 06.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.01.2026 15:18 |
| Photo ID: | 9718638 |
| VIRIN: | 260601-M-VX251-1001 |
| Resolution: | 1224x1632 |
| Size: | 317.92 KB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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