Early Marine Corps marksmanship training

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cplstevennorton... Thank for your reply and the link. I followed the link you suggested and found interesting stuff to read. Among them this glossary of Marine terms, several of which I heard him use.

World War II Gyrene Glossary

I have his discharge and service number. Is there a way to get his records online or is it by requesting through National Archives?

His name was George T. Downs, serial no. 318830, enlisted August 7, 1941.

Thanks again for your assistance.

Alan