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Private Peter P. Yezerski aboard the USS Tulsa, in Chinese waters 1933 - 1935.
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Young Peter Yezerski, New York 1940
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Bond Tour in Hollywood with the stars.
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November 10, 1948, Marine Barracks, US Naval Base, Pearl Harbor. LtCol. Chesty Puller cuts the Marine Corps Birthday cake. Master Sergeant Peter Yezer
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Hosting Cleveland Indians 1948.
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Field Oven, Camp Lejeune.
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Commandant, General Pate in one of Skis many chow lines at MCRD in 1958. What, no Lobster?
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Perhaps the first and last time Lobster was ever served to Marine Recruits took place at MCRD San Diego in 1960.
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Troop Mess "Smorgasboard" MCRD San Diego, 1960.
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General Berkley Inspects "B" Rations, 1963
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Skis daughter(left) and wife (right) pin on his new silver oak leaves as his Commanding General MajGen Bowser observes. Camp Lejeune Decembe1963
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Visit to the National Marine corps Museum, September 2007
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Quantico tour of Food Service. September 2007.
Peter (left) is shown here with Marine Veteran Jim Dovovan who's friendship and encouragement brought Peter to Quantico and the National Marine Corps Museum as a tribute to his many unique contributions to Marine Corps Food Service during his 34 year career. |
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Peter was more than impressed with his visit to Quantico Food Service.
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DEDICATION CERTIFICATE.
Peter was honored to receive a Certificate from the Board of Directors, USMC Food Service Association dedicating the associations 2007 Reunion in San Diego California to him. The certificate was presented by |
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Kitchen Tour at Quantico Dining Facility.
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YEZERSKI HONORED BY USMC FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATION WITH LIFE MEMBERSHIP.
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July 4, 1914 to November 4, 2007
Peter was burried in Arlington National Cemetary with full military honors on December 6, 2007. |
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Laid to Rest in Arlington National Cemetary
LtCol Peter Paul Yezierski was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetary with full Militart Honors on December 6, 2007. |
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Yezierski Burial
The weather was clear with a slight wind and 25 degrees. |
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Yezierski Burial.
A blanket of fresh snow covered the ground and the grave markers of thousands of his brothers. |
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Yezierski Burial.
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Yezierski Burial
Family and friends braved the chill to pay tribute to this fallen hero. |
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Yezierski Burial.
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Yezierski Burial.
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Yezierski Burial.
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Yezirski Burial.
Family receives Peters Flag following the ceremony. |
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Yezierski Burial.
Officer in Charge renders a final salute to the fallen hero. |
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Yezierski Burial.
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A BROTHERS FAREWELL!
Major Donald Ritenour, USMC (Retired) represented the USMC Food Service Association at Colonel YEZIERSKIS Burial at Arlington on December 6, 2007.
His observations are summarized in the following page: |
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