Dear Marines. My father went thru Parris Island in April of 1953. Platoon 141. When his Platoon went thru the infiltration course at Elliots beach he was hit on the head by a DI. He never reported it for fear of retaliation from the other Drill Instructors. He has been in and out of VA hospitals his whole life. We have been trying to get him service connection but they need "evidence" of any attack. He was turned down for the last time in April. He finally lost all hope and in May he got in his car and dowsed himself with gas and lit a match. He was a great man and I am proud to be his son. I am still trying to get his disability for my Mother who put up with a lot from him over the years. Thanks for your help.
Semper Fi
Sgt John Crahen U.S.M.C
sgtjcrahenusmc@aol.com
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