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Weston D. Eastman

A remarkable life of service

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A life of service and dedication


On July 22, 1942, Weston Dean Eastman proudly enlisted in the Marine Corps, and would fight in pivotal campaigns throughout the Pacific theater in World War II. He served with distinction and was a decorated soldier.  This website features his war diary and images from his life before, during and after his military service.

Happy Birthday, USMC! (November 10)
Life of Weston Dean Eastman
Strictly Scuttlebutt: From Ivy Halls to Duty Calls
Montford Point Marines

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Strictly Scuttlebutt: From Ivy Halls to Duty Calls

Weston D. Eastman’s upcoming posthumous memoir Strictly Scuttlebutt: From Ivy Halls to Duty Calls is a unique account of a young man’s journey toward war as a Marine.

Please enjoy the first chapter.

Interesting in getting your own copy? Please purchase on Amazon:

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The Homefront during WWII

Basic training in the USMC during World War II

V-mail (Victory Mail)

Armed Services Editions Paperbacks

War Rations

Rationing Pamphlets

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