Posted on Nov 24, 2018

Cpl. Holsey Gillis Sr., 94, a Montford Point Marine and founder of its Philadelphia Chapter

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Cpl. Holsey Gillis Sr., 94, one of the first black members of the Marine Corps and a founding member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Montford Point Marine Association, died last month of dementia.

Cpl. Holsey Gillis Sr., 94, a Montford Point Marine and founder of its Philadelphia Chapter

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Rest in Peace Cpl. Holsey Gillis Sr.

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Rest In Peace Corporal!

Cpl. Holsey Gillis Sr., 94, a Montford Point Marine and founder of its Philadelphia Chapter

Cpl. Holsey Gillis Sr., 94, a Montford Point Marine and founder of its Philadelphia Chapter

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