News in Brief: Virginia, Oldest Marine
News in Brief: Virginia, Oldest Marine
Clip: 351632_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1566
Original Film: 024-514-03
HD: N/A
Location: Quantico, Virginia
Timecode: 03:45:42 - 03:46:36
News in Brief: Virginia, Oldest Marine At 76, Sergeant Harry D. Bartley, the oldest Marine on active duty is mustered out, honored by high ranking officers and six battalions of Marines. Honorable discharge after 44 years of service. Officer hands the man a paper, handshake, salute. The two of them review troops marching past. Close shot of the old soldier saluting. Sergeant at home takes off his jacket, gives it to woman to hang up, and kicks back in his chair with a drink. Retirement.