Flight Pundit

OK, Maybe I am a little biased here

Distinguished Marines (4)The achievements of John Basilone, Daniel J. Daly, John A. Lejeune and Lewis B. Pullerfour legendary Marines who served with bravery and distinction during the 20th centurywill be immortalized on postage stamps next year:

• The John Basilone (Botom Right) stamp features a detail of a 1943 photograph of Basilone and the insignia of the 5th Marine Division. Basilone served and died with the 1st Battalion, 27th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division during the invasion of Iwo Jima in February 1945.

• The Daniel J. Daly (Botom Left) stamp features a detail from a circa 1919 photograph of Daly and the insignia of the 73rd Machine Gun Company, which is a variation on the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division insignia. During World War I, Daly served as a Marine with the 73rd Machine Gun Company in the 2nd Infantry Division.

• The John A. Lejeune (Top Left) stamp features a detail from a circa 1924 photograph of Lejeune. The stamp also depicts the insignia of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division, which Lejeune commanded during World War I.

• The Lewis B. Puller (Top Right) stamp features a photograph of Puller at Koto-ri, Korea, in 1950, and the insignia of the 1st Marine Division. Puller was a battalion commander and regimental commander with the 1st Marine Division during World War II and the Korean War.

Good Night Chesty, whereever you are!

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