Pictures of a Marine Corps Career

CWO2 John A. Luko






Parris Island, 1935

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Bootcamp Graduation. Luko is second row, second on the left.

  • PltSgt John James Nagazyna left a lasting mark as a drill instructor at Parris Island in 1936 and 1937, earning high praise for producing outstanding recruit platoons.
  • - Awarded: Distinguished Service Cross - World War I
  • - Awarded: Navy Cross, 1st Award - World War I
  • - Awarded: Navy Cross, 2d Award - World War II
  • - Awarded: Silver Star, 1st Award - World War I
  • - Awarded: Silver Star, 2d Award - World War I
  • - Awarded: Silver Star, 3d Award - World War I

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Parris Island Post Card, 1936
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Parris Island, 1936
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Boot Camp at the Rifle Range
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Sitting Position
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Bootcamp at the Rifle Range
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Rifle Range
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Rifle Range Butts
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Rifle Range Barracks
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Wash Racks