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                   Sgt Jack Moore

Jim Chapman wrote: 
 
Here are pictures provide to me by the son of Sgt. Jack Moore (His son is also a Marine Sgt.) Jack enlisted in the Marine Corps for two years in 1958.
 
He served on the Des Moines from 1958-1960; he was only on active duty for 2 years and attained the rank of Sgt during that short period.   This was quite a remarkable achievement since rank was difficult to achieve during that era.  As any Marine who served during that time would tell you; a Marine would be very fortunate to achieve the rank of Corporal during that length of enlistment so attaining the rank of Sergeant was extraordinary. 
 
Sgt Moore was a mount captain on a 3" 50 cal mount.  He was recommended to go to Officer’s Candidate School by the Marine Detachment Commander but declined; preferring to remain on board the ship with his Marines."

He passed away untimely in 1982 due to a brain aneurysm

 1st Group of Pictures - (New July 2018)

 2nd Group of Pictures - ​(New July 2018)

3rd Group of Pictures - ​(New July 07, 2018)

4th Group of Pictures - ​(New July 2018)

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