The 8th & I Reunion Association
An organization of Marines
who served at
Marine Barracks
8th & I Streets, S.E.,
Washington DC
Memories of the 1960's
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For photos of the 1960 CGC Outing at Ft. Washington, click
here.
For an excellent 1969 Leatherneck article on the Barracks,
click here.
To read Joe Westner's tribute to "Gunny" Smith, who died in 2007,
click here.
To see "fan mail from a most distinguished fan," click
here.
To see a description of a young Marine's first visit to the White House
with MSgt. "Pop" Sterling, click here.
To see memories of Building #58, CGC's quarters at the Navy Yard,
click here.
To see an amusing short story about "animal life" in the
showers on the third deck of Building #58, click
here.
To see the 9-8-61 parade program signed by CGC CO Maj. David A. Clement, click
here.
To see Bob Neal's collection of photos including the Kennedy Funeral, the New York
World's Fair of 1964, guarding the Mona Lisa, White House Honors and the 1963
ceremonies at Ft. Henry, Canada, click here.
To see Bob Job's "random memories of the early 60's" click
here.
To see the July, 1960 Meritorious Mast by Capt. Dick Hatch for the 3rd
platoon's performance at the Joint Marine Divisions Association Reunion,
click here.
Other significant events in the 1960's not shown below can be found in the
wonderful collection of photos submitted by 1st Lt/Capt Bill Lee, which can be
viewed by clicking here.
A Unique Chapter in Barracks History!
Look at the medals and chevrons of the 1969 Silent Drill Team! All Sergeants,
and all had served in Vietnam! Pete Heiss has a great collection of photos taken
during 1969 and 1970, which may be viewed by clicking here.
Jim Donovan (arrow) shown at the presentation of the Medal of Honor
to Captain Harvey Barnum in 1967
(Submitted by Jim Donovan)
A special rememberance for Don Newby
following the Presidential Protection detail at Newport,
Rhode Island
 Bill Burkepile and Les
Gillenwater in front of Building #58 prior to burial detail.
Body bearers prepare for Arlington Cemetery burial detail (Bill Martin at far right)
Body bearers at the Chapel at Arlington Cemetery (Les Gillenwater at front row far right)
Funeral detail at Arlington Cemetery.
(Items submitted by Les Gillenwater)
The 1960 CGC Volley Ball Team
(Front Row L to R) Wendell Smith, Howie Dickson, Pat Sloan,
Joe Schoen and Lt. Wayne Wills
(Back Row L to R) Bill Rogers, Don Newby and Tom Mulheisen
(submitted by Don Newby)
CGC is 1963 Volleyball Champ!
MB XO LtCol John McMahon presents 1963 Barracks Volleyball Trophy to CGC XO
Captain Robert King. In Back are(l-r): Team Capt. Bill Lee (SDT PltLdr),
Jim Dick, Frank Castora, Bob DiLossi, and Andy Blum.
The "all sergeants – Vietnam veterans" drill team of 1969
(Items submitted by Pete Heiss)
Terrien Mayo performs as the "double" in the mirror routine.
(Items submitted by Don Maurer)
1960 photo of SDT members Gerry Sulanowski (deceased), Ken Murray,
Jerry Weiss and Fred Ayres.
(submitted by John Reim)
The Rifle Range at Quantico - April, 1965
The 3rd Platoon, CGC takes a break from shooting.
(top l - r) 1. John Rhodes, 5.Pat Proctor (KIA RVN) and 6. Skip Wray
(bottom l - r) 1. Mike Zimmerman, 4. Jim Donovan, 8. Don Hunahan and 9. Freddy Frey
(l - r) 1. Jansen, 2. Donovan and 3. Zeggeski
(submitted by Jim Donovan —
any additional ID's would be appreciated)
Presidential Guard Duty at Camp David
Les Gillenwater at the Main Gate in 1960
Les has a number of "relaxing" photos taken in Building #58. To see them,
click here.
Tom Tumilowicz's and Dick Davis's Unusual Detail
In October of 1962, Cpl. Tom Tumilowicz and Cpl. James R. "Dick" Davis
(he received the Silver Star in Vietnam, later became a Major General in the USMC and
passed away in 2005) were ordered to
go to the U. S. Department of State, pick up the original of the United Nations' Charter,
and deliver it to the U.N. in New York City. To read Tom's account of the detail,
including the outbreak of the Cuban Missle crisis as they returned to Washington,
click here.
(Submited by Tom Tumilowicz)
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Chuck Tatum and Herb Muller |
Chuck Tatum and Gerry Sulanowski
(deceased) |
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Jim Aaron and
John Hershiser |
1960 Color Guard
Herb Muller, Paul Pepka,
Chuck Tatum, "Whitey" Leines,
and Ed Finn |
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(Front row)Howie Dickson
and "Whitey" Leines
(Back row) Jim Aaron, Ed Finn
and Chuck Tatum |
"Whitey" Leines, Roger Carlson,
Jim Aaron, Chuck Tatum,
Les Gillenwater and Hugh Connor |
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(front)"Whitey" Leines and
Erwin Teague
(Center) Jim Aaron and John Ginty
(Rear) Chuck Tatum and
Jack Cataneo |
"Whitey" Leines, Howie Dickson,
unknown, Jim Aaron, Chuck Tatum
and Les Gillenwater |
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Naval Gun Factory
Building # 58 (our barracks)
after a snowfall |
Paul Pepka, Jim Aaron,
Chuck Tatum and Dick Davis
(deceased) |
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Chuck Tatum,unknown,
Ed Finn, unknown,
"Whitey" Leines
and
Herb Muller |
(front) Bill Walz, Chuck Tatum,
Dick Jacques (deceased),
Mel Sligh
and
Les Gillenwater
(rear) Maj David Clement
(deceased), Ken Murray and
Jon Harrington
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"Whitey" Leines, John Malone,
Chuck Tatum and Herb Muller |
(front) Dick Jacques
(deceased), unknown,
Chuck Tatum and
Les Gillenwater
(rear) Ken Murray, unknown,
unknown and Jon Harrington
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(Items above submitted by Chuck Tatum)
2nd plt. CGC at White House Honors Ceremony - 1962
(Photo submitted by George Navadel)
Formation in front of Bldg #58, Naval Gun Factory
Silent drill team member Gerald Sulanowski
as featured on a recruiting poster.
Photos of Gerry and Josie Sulanowski's wedding May 6, 1961
(above items submitted by John Reim)
Dick Jacques (now deceased)(l) and Paul Tigno (r)
We are told that Jacques was the only left-handed
rifle inspector in Barracks history.
(left to right) Paul Towey, Fran Jacques (Dick Jacques' wife), and
Dick Jacques (deceased 1991)
1st Platoon CGC - 1960
Item submitted by Don Newby (1958-61),
who is in the front rank, second from the left.
2nd platoon, CGC - 8 September 1961
1st Lt. George D. Navadel, Plt. Leader
(Submitted by Paul Hyatt, Linconville, Maine)
Don "Mau Mau" Maurer with fellow 8th & I Marines
in Viet Nam
Maj. Dave Clement, CGC CO, congratulates the
1961 Barracks Football Champs!
(submitted by Paul Grobski)
Howie Dickson in familiar surroundings
Jerry Curtis, John Hershiser
Dave Pullo and friend
(Above items submitted by Josie Sulanowski)
Don Mauer recalls last-minute practice for "parade rest"
and "ceremonial at ease."
Wedding bells for the drill team! The left column shows Jack and
Shannon Bernard's wedding pictures and the right column shows
Gerry and
Josie Sulanowski's wedding pictures.
(Above items submitted by Dave Pullo)
Anyone having additional submissions for this page should send them
to: CGC Webmaster.
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