Tex,

While your point is well-taken, I didn't read Chief Jim's note the way you did. To me, he is advocating that others simply keep copies of their unit rosters, etc., for their own use later.

"Otis Willie" has been exposed as a fake several times previously in this NG. Never hurts to remind folks though, and your inclusion of several exposé links was helpful for those not yet "with the program."

--
Mike Kanze

"I hate newspapermen. They come into camp and pick up their camp rumors and print them as facts. I regard them as spies, which, in truth, they are. If I killed them all there would be news from Hell before breakfast."

-- General William Tecumseh Sherman

"Tex Houston" wrote in message .. .

"Jim" wrote in message ...
Otis Willie wrote:
Unit Rosters: Collect them now or cry later.

American War Library propaganda excised

In the same light I recommend to all my new Navy enlistees to keep a copy
of their unit watchbills. Makes remembering names and faces much easier
40 years down the road.

Chief Jim

Here is what other organizations think about the scam you just endorsed.

http://www.armyairforces.com/scheme.html

http://1stbn4thmarines.com/reunions/scams.htm

http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/1955/faqawld.htm

http://www.gunships.org/ghostrider.html

Regards,

Tex