U.S. Marine Rank Insignia of WW2

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Sources:
• "United States Marine Corps Grade Insignia Since 1775" by Preston B. Perrenot
• "United States Marine Corps Ranks and Grades 1775-1969" by Nalty, Strobridge, Turnbladh & Gill

[GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

I recall that as a PFC, my paycall was about $90 after taxes and an allotment to Mom. Semper Fidelis

Fair winds and following seas to all.

[tomschmidt]

I was an enlisted Marine, avionics tech, during the late 1960s, I had not realized the rank insignia had changed so much over time.

[CodyUmfress]

My grandfather was a CPL with the second and fourth Marines in WWII. He was on Iwo Jima, Saipan, Guam, and other islands. RIP Grandpa. Fly High and Semper Fi.

[johnyeager]

For a rough pay comparison, multiply by 14. $1 in 1945 adjusted for inflation equals $14 today. This makes the enlisted pay grades look very low, but also remember that the cost of living was lower and that the Corps also provided food and lodging.

[Hsutheguard]

This is very needed as a video reference for whoever wanted to learn about this, great video, can't wait to see Army

[LeatherneckJoe]

I never got above E-3 LCp..I was discharged with a 100 % disability from Vietnam....the best 2 years of my life..when I was a Pvt I only got 96 dollars a month and I could live on it really

[kengrantham]

When I was in the Army 1972-1975. As a SP4, my annual salary was $3000.They wanted me to go to OCS but I didn’t want to be a 2Lt in Vietnam.

[JohnWick-nncu]

How would you even tell the difference between a 1sgt and a Gunny when you walk by and try to greet him? Just take a guess and take the ass chewing after?

[harshbansal]

Good day to everyone who got this recommended.

[renegade]

The enlisted rank insignia was only worn on the left sleeve for a short time also.

[philbrown]

When I was in Nam 68-69, as an E-2, I was getting $182.50 a MONTH before all of my deductions. Then it was $139 a month.

[Phoenix_OP]

So Terminal Lance was not a thing back then.
I just learn something new and I do like your educational videos.
Keep up the good work on educating.

[krukov]

Is there an Army version of this coming? This was a super cool, heavily researched video. I know the Army was both complicated and Interesting back in WW2 with Multiple Specialist grades going along with the Sergeant grades.

[MaxwellAerialPhotography]

can we talk about the fact that a boot ass butter bars is making more than a Sgt Major?

[manzelli]

Love these ranks videos, especially the deep-dives you’ve done (“E-4 Mafia”). Keep ‘em coming!

[sithlordjeffbledsoe]

My grandfather who was at pearl on December 7 was an aircraft mechanic. I never met him for obvious reasons but I read dads birth certificate and it said t sgt when I was in the corps in the nineties this was not a rank. I always thought it meant what you confirmed thanx.

[thegeneral]

You covered that very good, and I thank you for that video.

[not-a-theist]

very interesting overview. Especially the pay is interesting to know

[KookieKatKid]

Great Video! However at 1:04 The Alphas "Green Coat" is for Reporting into your next duty station or attending a class that has orders attached to it and for Official Marine Photos. I could be wrong but Being in the Marines for a long time and understanding what all uniforms are for I wouldn't be surprised to be wrong.

[galvanman]

I'm glad you guys seem to be posting semi-regularly now :)