Couch-Pipa VFW Post 6851 celebrates U.S. Marine Corps’ birthday
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Couch-Pipa VFW Post 6851 celebrates U.S. Marine Corps’ birthday

The 249th Marine Corps birthday was celebrated at the Couch-Pipa VFW in North Canaan Sunday, Nov. 10. Pictured, from left, are Ted Marolda, Nick Gandolfo, and Baxter Keller. Marine gunnery sergeant Ted Marolda, 101 years old, served from 1941-’46 in numerous operations and battles including the Guadalcanal campaign. Sergeant Nick Gandolfo, 93 years old, served in the Marine Corps in Korea from 1952-’53 and fought in several battles and combat operations. Sergeant Baxter Keller, 36 years old, served as a Reconnaissance Marine in combat operations in Afghanistan in 2009.

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