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Haiti here I come! WW1 USMC officers grouping.


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Chauncey H. Applegate was born 1890 in New Jersey. He enlisted in the Marine Corps May 10th, 1915. Chauncey would soon be deployed to Haiti with the 16th company. He was issued 1915 Navy Haitian Campaign Medal #2668. Mr. Applegate would ship out with the 5th Regiment in 1917. He participated in all major engagements, and would be promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. 1919 would have him shipping home. But, soon after getting home, he would be sent to Haiti once again. Earning him the Haitian 1919-1920 bar.

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Wonderful group. Which battalion / company was he in with 5th Marines?

He served with the 17th company, and later with the 66th.
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i have never seen the bar on the Haiti medal, it’s very nice. The docs, and pics, and of course the buckle are great compliments to the group.

 

Congrats!

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Fantastic group. Would like to see more of the pictures. Any from Haiti?

 

Jon B.

Newaygo MI

Only 2 of a baseball game.
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I love it, thank you for sharing this. Those photos are great, I have seen some of them before but several are new to me.

Semper Fi

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Very nice group. Love the VM with bars and stars.

 

Question: Are the stars bronze or silver?

 

Regards

Herman

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Very nice group. Love the VM with bars and stars.

 

Question: Are the stars bronze or silver?

The stars are bronze.

 

Brian

 

Regards

Herman

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