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Oct 25, 2016 this area just south of the demilitarized zone became known as leatherneck square for the high number of marine casualties. One of the first things i heard was a rumor that 19 was ambushed and wiped out and lost its colors in vietnam. Manhattan beach, ca patch breaking local news events. These guys are of marine corps lore and earned their name fighting in vietnam.
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