U.S. Marine Corps 227th Birthday Luncheon
Embassy Suites Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK
November 15, 2002
 

The Daily Oklahoman

November 16, 2002

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Cake Cutting Ceremony Cake Cutting Ceremony Phil Hughes, President of the US Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Oklahoma, cutting the cake
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Guest of Honor, Sergeant Major McMichael, passing the cake to the oldest and youngest Marine present The luncheon was enjoyed by over 260 Marines and supporters Lloyd Hardin, Vice President of the US Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Oklahoma presenting the History and Traditions segment on the Battle of Peleliu during World War II
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Bob Raines, recounting his personal experiences on Peleliu as part of the History and Traditions segment Phil Hughes, President of the US Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Oklahoma delivering his remarks

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Alford L. McMichael addressing the audience

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Jim Gill, Lloyd Hardin, Mary Castillo and Phil Hughes.

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