Banana Wars Marine Trunk Group - Dominican Republic

[Benjaminn]

Herbert Lee Perry, 25 Jul 1903 - 8 Apr 1925

 

Herbert was a Banana Wars Marine. He served in the Dominican Republic and various other posts. He died at the age of 21 in a cleaning accident while stationed in DC. I am honored to be the caretaker of this group. My favorite piece has to be his Ensign 7 flag, not sure how he managed to get one, but it’s awesome when unfurled. A more detailed write-up will follow, but I was too excited not to post this amazing group. Semper Fi!

 

I posted this on Facebook, but figured it would be worth posting here as well. :)

[Benjaminn]

Some scans of pictures I find particularly cool:

[Benjaminn]

Some newspaper articles on his death and his grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153866367/herbert-lee-perry:

[mvmhm]

Great group...what a terrible end to a young life. 

 

Mark sends

[ludwigh1980]

Tragic story, outstanding WW1 era Marine truck group. To be the caretakers of soldiers and sailor's remembrances is a noble act......they live on only if one preserves their deeds and memory. 

[Edward C Bell]

an incredibly complete grouping, and a sad ending to the story.

[themick]

I love these interwar groupings.  This one is great with the visor cap and field hat.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

Steve