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The Story of Seagoing Marines in WW2” & Battleship North Carolina Veterans Reunion

May 4, 2023 - May 7, 2023

DATE:  4-6 May 2023, Thursday (travel), Friday-Saturday, Sunday (travel) 

LOCATION: Battleship North Carolina Mem., Wilmington, NC 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  The Marine Corps Historical Company, working with the Battleship Memorial’s Education Department, will once again present ongoing exhibits, demonstrations, and talks focusing on “Seagoing Marines” aboard Capital Ships during WW2 to visiting school groups and the general public. On Friday and Saturday the Marines will be part of a living history style program aboard the Battleship. On Saturday morning as part of the memorial ceremonies the Marines will provide a modern color guard and firing party for the Ship’s Veterans Reunion. NOTE: This will be a manpower sensitive program requiring at least 10-12 Active-Duty Marines filling both a living-history roll and in modern Dress Blues for the ceremonies.

An application will be sent out via e-mail for this program. Once received please complete and return the application form ASAP if you plan to assist. For further information contact GySgt Williams, di************@ao*.com .

 

Details

Start:
May 4, 2023
End:
May 7, 2023

Venue

Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NE28401
Wilmington, NC 28401 United States
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