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I had Sgt. Ives as my drill seargent in 1965. Platoon 310, San Diego, cal. Was one tough man, but honest.
James Alford Swindell
March 05, 2025


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
IVES SGT. MAJ. RAYMOND F. `BUTCHIE', retired U.S.M.C., formerly of Phila., died April 13, 2003, 61 years old in CA. Survived by son, Patrick; daughter, Laurel; 4 grandchildren and 5 sisters. Burial in Field of Honor, Oceanside CA overlooking Camp Pendleton. Donations to Marine Corp Toys for Tots...
Read MoreI had Sgt. Ives as my drill seargent in 1965. Platoon 310, San Diego, cal. Was one tough man, but honest.
James Alford Swindell
March 05, 2025
I had privilege to be trained by D.I. Sgt. Ray Ives in 1965 at MCRD in San Diego. Most squared away Marine I met in 4 year enlistment. SEMPER FI, and RIP. Sgt. Rick Lewis
Rick Lewis
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