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At 0900, the regimental commander, Colonel Howard, ordered "Forward
march!" and the column stepped off to the sounds of "Glory of the
Trumpets," followed by "The Marines' Hymn" and "Semper Fidelis." Led
by Colonel Howard and his staff and followed closely behind by the
4th Marines band and colors, the remainder of the 4th Marines moved
out through streets lined with crowds of well-wishers waving
American flags. On the mezzanine balcony of the Foreign YMCA was a
Scot in full kit, kilt and all, playing his pipes in tribute to the
departing Marines.
Source: John E. Drake Papers, Personal Papers
Collection, MCHC
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