On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 22:50:28 -0500, vincent p. norris
postulated :
My son-in-law, who was in the Navy about 30 years ago, mentioned at
dinner today that the guy who graduated #1in his platoon at Marine
boot camp was given a set of blues, free.

I think that's an urban legend. It certainly wasn't the case when I
went through Parris Island in 1946.

Was it done at San Diego?

Anyone know?

Thanks. vince norris

It was true the summer of 1955 when I went through PI.
(Damn; almost 50 years ago !)

Greasy