1918

William Cosbie (Bill Cosbie) 1896 - 1968 Enlisted May 1915 - San Francisco, California

Marine Corps Creed From 1916

I believe in the Marine Corps. I believe in its people, its officers and men. I will make myself a committee of one to make the service a good place to be and a mighty hard place to leave. I believe in the Marine Corps. I believe in its institutions, its duties, aims and purposes. I believe in its expeditions and floating battalions. I believe in the sea-going ships that carry Marines. I believe in the ditty box, and the hammock, and the idea of Marines coaling ships. Never again will you get a service growl out of me

Pictures of our dad

Our dad riding the first motorcycle delivered to the Marines in Santiago. I remember he said no one else would volunteer to ride it. They all preferred their horses.

Inside cover of his scrap book started in 1916

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