War Emblems

Book by Canada, James E.

James Eugene Canada, nicknamed 'Jeep' was born in Boonesboro Virginia in September 30, 1932. Lost mother when he was six years old and spent 10 years in the Presbyterian Orphan Home.Joined the marines on 7th of December 1949 and would stay for 20 years retiring December 1969. As a marine he would serve three tours in a war zone.Wounded each time earning three Purple Hearts. One during the Korean War, two for the two tours in Vietnam.As a marine he would serve as a Drill Instructor, Pathfinder for Force Recon earning his jumpwings at Fort Benning Ga. in the late 1950,s Teaching most weapons and tactics in N.C.O. School N.B.C. Warfare and Jungle Warfare School.. Last tour of duty in Vietnam was the Company Gunny for K-3-1Received AADegree at Mira Costa College and attended Pepperdine Unv. for two years. His hobbies are gardening, fishing, stamp collecting, writing, and poetry Has many poems that has been published.Turned 70 years old last 30 September 2002. Belongs to the Chosin Few Org. along with his first and last combat outfits and attends their reunion each year