Marine Corps Recruit Depot - Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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COLONEL DAVID M. TWOMEY COMMANDING OFFICER, RECRUIT TRAINING REGIMENT COLONEL DAVID M. TWOMEY. Ilu son of a career naval officer, is now serving as Commanding Officer. Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. California. Me assumed Ins present duties on August 30. 1971. The Colonel reported to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot from the 3rd Marine Division where he served as Commanding Officer, 31st Marine Amphibious Unit and as Chief of Staff. 3rd Marine Division. Colonel Twomev joined the Marine Corps in 1948 while a student at Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant upon graduation in 1950 and after completing officers training at Quantico. Virginia was assigned as a rifle platoon leader in the 2nd Marine Division. During his career, he has commanded every size infantry unit from a rifle platoon to a regimental landing team. Me has also served as Commanding Officer. Marine Barracks. Washington. D.C. as well as in various staff assignments at Headquarters. Marine Corps. Mis combat service includes duty during the Korean War and in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Twomev holds the Legion of Merit, two awards of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V”. the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Conunandation Medal.

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