The 8th & I Reunion Association

An organization of Marines
who served at
Marine Barracks
8th & I Streets, S.E.,
Washington D.C.





Memories of the 1960's



Les Gillenwater's Photos


In early 1959, Ceremonial Guard Company marched down 8th Street from its quarters in the Barracks, and moved to Building # 58 in the Naval Gun Factory.  The following photos were submitted by Les Gillenwater showing some "relaxed" moments in the Winter of 1960. . . .


Practice for the Kennedy Inauguration. Pictured: Behind Flag - Chuck Tatum (on left) and Jack Cataneo;
In Front Of Flag / Standing - Jim Aaron (on left) and Jack Ginty; In Front Of Flag / Kneeling - Whitey Leines (on left) and Erwin Teague.


Goose Tatum shining leather.


In the Color Guard/Body Bearer squadbay. Jim Aaron cleaning his weapon.


(l to r) Vinny Amato and Howie Dickson at Social Hour in Building # 58.


Jim Aaron and Goose Tatum of the Color Guard, Les Gillenwater of the Body Bearers, and friends.


(l to r) Howie Dickson, Chuck "Goose" Tatum, Les Gillenwater, and Vinny Amato and friends.






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