247th Birthday Ball Sponsored by The Marine Corps League Detachment 1402

The Marine Corps League Detachment 1402

Invites you to The Marine Corps’ 247th Birthday Ball

Guest Speaker Carl "Bud" Paepcke

On Saturday, November 12, 2022

1800-2200

National Infantry Museum
1775 Legacy Way, Columbus GA 31903

Attire: Semi-Formal
Ticket Price: $75.00
Ticket Sales end 1 November
Ticket Purchases can be made by cash, check (made out to The Marine Corps League Detachment 1402) or credit card, using the website link below.
http://www.mcleague1402.org/p/247th-marine-corps-birthday-ball.html 

Point of Contact for ticket purchases:
Brent Eaton 706-577-4763 eaton.brent@gmail.com

Parking: A Parking lot is located in front of the museum.
Lodging: Limited rooms are available at the Hampton Inn
$135/night plus Tax Group Room Rate
Group Name Marine Corps League Detachment 1402
2870 S Lumpkin Rd, Columbus, GA 31903
(across from National Infantry Museum)
Phone: 706-660-5550 

Menu: HOMESTYLE BUFFET /CATERING BY VALLEY HOSPITALITY

Tossed Salad with Ranch & Balsamic Dressing Tomato, 

Cucumber, & Sweet Onion Dressing Sliced Pork Loin with 

Dark Mushroom Tarragon Sauce Grilled Chicken Breast 

with Lemon, Capers, White Wine & Butter Rice Pilaf, 

Fresh Green Beans with Butter & Garlic Warm Rolls & 

Butter Chiefs, Choice of Cobbler Iced Tea, Coffee Service
Regular & Decaf, Hot Tea, Water

Tots 4 Tots

 Marine Corps League Detachment 1402 #toys4tots coordinator Bill Whatley with #kissin993 radio personality Bear O’Brian PMB Broadcasting

94-year-old marine recruiter reunites with former recruits after over 50 years

 94-year-old Charles Harp reunited with some of his former recruits from 55 years ago at a surprise breakfast today.

Some of the recruits wanted to surprise him after finding out Harp’s daughter brought him home to Columbus after he recently lost his wife.

“He always did a very good job we are very pleased with him we are blessed to be able to see him at 94 we thought getting together and giving him a plaque would be something his daughter is going to listen to him rave about for a very long time,” said David Knopf, coordinator of the event.

245th Marine Birthday Ball Celebration Photos and Videos

 

245th Marine Birthday Ball Celebration Photos

Marine Corps League Detachment 1402 helping Montgomery Marine Reserve Unit conduct Military Honor Detail for a Fallen Marine George H. Morris

Marine Corps League Veterans and Marines from the Montgomery Marine Reserve Unit from left to right: SSgt Miller, Terry Holland, Ben Shehane, David Knopf, Herbert Crowe, Rusty Hurst, SCPO Peavy. Funeral Honor Guard Detail for Fallen Marine George H. Morris

Marine Corps League Veterans and Marines from the Montgomery Marine Reserve Unit from left to right: SSgt Miller, Terry Holland, Ben Shehane, David Knopf, Herbert Crowe, Rusty Hurst, GSgt Garcia. Funeral Honor Guard Detail for Fallen Marine George H. Morris

Fallen Marine Retired MGySgt Robert John Busby

Marines,

It is with great sadness that Marine Corps League member and Retired MGySgt Robert John Busby has passed away.

MGYSGT (Ret) Robert John Busby, age 76, of Columbus died peacefully at his residence on Saturday, August 18, 2018. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 2:00pm in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907 with Rev. Hang B. Lee officiating. A private committal will be held at a later date at Ft. Benning, Main Post Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, August 20, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the funeral home.  Mr. Busby was born November 7, 1941 in Denver, CO son of the late Robert John Busby, Sr. and Frances Arleta Canterbury Busby. He served 30 honorable years in the United States Marine Corps. and was a Vietnam Veteran. During his distinguished military career, he received numerous commendations and honors to include the Purple heart three times. He will be remembered as a patriot, loving husband and loyal friend. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Insook Ra Busby, Columbus, GA and one brother, James Busby (Gerri) of Beaver Dam, WI; several nieces, nephews and friends also survive. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of MGYSGT (Ret) Robert James Busby please visit our Sympathy Store .

https://www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ret-Robert-Busby/

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