Moro Spear

Rick · 15th July 2011, 08:16 PM

Master Gunny ?
I'd figure he was in the service before the war; possibly a Lifer, former China Marine as they used to call 'em .

Reckon they were assigned to the Philippines too .

Gavin Nugent · 2nd September 2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Master Gunny ?
I'd figure he was in the service before the war; possibly a Lifer, former China Marine as they used to call 'em .

Reckon they were assigned to the Philippines too .

Indeed Rick, likely a lifer.

How does one obtain military records to follow his service trail through the South Pacific?

Rick · 2nd September 2011, 04:52 AM

Possibly Wayne could help you mate .
I believe he is ex-USN .
Wayne ?

If the man is real; his service record must be somewhere .

Happy hunting .

rickystl · 2nd September 2011, 04:33 PM

I have more interest in firearms than blades. But, I just had to follow this thread. What an interesting thread. What a great spear!!! Wonderful piece. And, great job of cleaning. It's amazing what you can find under a heavy layer of patina

Again, congratulations. Rick.

2nd September 2011, 04:52 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Kronkew Possibly Wayne could help you mate . I believe he is ex-USN . Wayne ? If the man is real; his service record must be somewhere . Happy hunting .

15th July 2011, 08:16 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Master Gunny ? I'd figure he was in the service before the war; possibly a Lifer, former China Marine as they used to call 'em . Reckon they were assigned to the Philippines too .

2nd September 2011, 04:33 PM	#4
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	I have more interest in firearms than blades. But, I just had to follow this thread. What an interesting thread. What a great spear!!! Wonderful piece. And, great job of cleaning. It's amazing what you can find under a heavy layer of patina Again, congratulations. Rick.