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Fightin' Marines #19 (1956)

Charlton · 1956 · 36 pages

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Contains 6 stories
Pinky's Beachhead
5 pp · war

In "Pinky's Beachhead," a reluctant Marine known only as Pinky—dismissed by his peers as lazy and unremarkable—finds himself suddenly leading his squad during a desperate island invasion in the waning days of the war. When his comrades are pinned down or wounded, Pinky steps up in a moment that reshapes their understanding of courage, only to vanish from their lives soon after. Years later, the men who once doubted him wonder what became of their quiet comrade—and decide to tell his story, hoping to find him again.

Butterball
7 pp · war

In "Butterball," the plump and seasoned Mess Sergeant—known more for his kitchen skills than combat—surprises everyone by stepping up as a leader in the heat of battle during the Korean conflict, all while winning the heart of a compassionate nurse.

K. P. Ain't So Bad!
5 pp · war

In "K. P. Ain't So Bad!", PFC Clint Bolden trades his kitchen duties for a high-stakes mission behind enemy lines in Korea, where he’s tasked with capturing a Chinese general—only to find that the real prize might just be the quiet routine of mess duty. The story captures the grit and unexpected humor of war through Bolden’s no-nonsense attitude and the absurdity of his unlikely heroism.

A Sure Thing
1 pp · humor
Tightwad Tad

Tightwad Tad is approached by a fellow Marine who asks to borrow a dollar, claiming he’s doing it “just to be safe.” The man jokes that he’s counting on Tad to rescue him if he drowns, since he now has a dollar of his money—turning the stingy man into a kind of guaranteed lifeline.

The Neatest Nurse in the Navy
5 pp · war
Quigley and Beals

Quigley and Beals, two famously bickering Marines, find themselves assigned to escort a new nurse to her quarters, sparking a rivalry that escalates when each tries to impress her with their own brand of charm. As the two men clash over trivial matters, their antics draw attention—and unexpected interest—from the very nurse they’re meant to serve, turning their rivalry into a playful, high-stakes game of one-upmanship.

Smile-A-Whiles
1 pp · humor

A young Marine named Phil, known back home as "Foxy," tries to keep up appearances while stationed overseas, joking with his buddies and handling a series of lighthearted mishaps. When a prank involving a voice-throwing device goes awry, he finds himself caught in a playful chaos of mistaken identities and comic misunderstandings.

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