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SERVE IN UNCLE SAM'S
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F YOU could see with your own, eyes
Uncle Sairn's peerless fighters those
Devil Dogs" in khaki, jaws locked, bayonet set,
fearlessly go over the top after the gr&y-clad Hun
hordes, you'd fall in, and fall in quick. To fight alongside
men of this calibre would be your dearest wish.
But you have read of the splendid exploits of the U. S. Marines at Chateau
Thierry, and no doubt you were thrilled. All the world pays them homage
today. "Splendid," cry the delighted French Poilus. "Marvelous," comes
the word from the British "Tommies." And proudly America echoes, "They
always run true to form."
Now comes this opportunity of a lifetime for men of courage to serve their
country in these days of great endeavor. General Pershing calls for 45,000
more Marines, just like those who are now shattering the pride of the Ger
man army.
ON
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Is the Cry From 14,000 Marines Now in. France
Get in Now While You Can. Enlist in the Three-in-One Service for Duty on
Land, at Sea or in the Air!
The following information will serve to explain just what "Uncle Sam's Right
Hand Man" is. If youjwant to serve and fill the qualifications; if you've a son,
a brother, a pal who wants to serve, you'll be interested to know that
The U. S. MARINE differs from other soldiers in the training he receives; there's
not much difference in the dress. A Marine knows everything that a soldier knows.
The U. S. MARINE serves, at jttaval stations at home, and protects American lives
and interests abroad. He is organized into regiments and brigades for expedi
tionary duty. i
The U. S. MARINE does the guard duty aboard battleships and first-class armored
cruisers. He forms the backbone5 of any landing party sent ashore from these
ships. He mans the secondary or "torpedo-defense batteries. With these guns he
is helping to destroy U-boats. j
The U. S. MARINE earns from $30 to $75 a month, according to rank and length
of service. : A: warrant officer, the grade just between the enlisted man and the com
missioned officer, gets.from approximately $1750 to $2500 a year.
There are at present over 100 warrant officers in the, Marine Corps, and there is
no limit to the chance of. promotion to the worthy man -of? character and ability.
There is one corporal to every six privates and one sergeant to every eleven privates
Just now, during the period of the-jwar, all officers come up from the ranks.- The
Marine Corps has no Officers' Training School where-civilians may train to be Ma
rine officers. But it does have Officers' Training Schools where enlisted men may
train to become officers.
Four years Is the term of enlistment But if you wish you may enlist for the perio'd
of the war only.
A man of draft age may become a Marine, provided the Local Board consents to
his enlistment and gives him a certificate stating that his class and order numbers
are so low that he will not be called for the current quota. Married men qan enlist
in the Marine Corps if the wife is self-supporting and is willing for her husband
to enlist, and where the applicant is exceptionally desirable.
The U. S. MARINE has plenty of opportunity. Usually the day's work is finished
by 3 o'clock in the afternoon and from that time until 6 o'clock the next morning
his time is his own, to spend in study or do what best pleases him. Except the days
he is actually on guard.
sAn applicant for the Marine Corps must be an American citizen between 18 and
36 years of age read, write and understand the English language; of good moral
character, sound of limb, and in excellent health; eyesight and hearing good; have
at least twenty sound teeth, and be at least 64 inches high, without shoes or stock
ings, and weigh not less than 128 pounds, stripped.
Apply to United States
Corps Recraiting Station
306 Panama Building, Third and Alder Portland, Oregon
If You Live Out of the City Ask Your Postmaster
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, .This Space Donated to U. S. Marine Corps by the Following Firms:
Portland Union Stock Yards Co., North Portland Portland Cattle Loan Co., North Portland
Union Meat. Co., North Portland Columbia Basin Wool Warehouse Co. i North Portland