Dave Johnson enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve (a branch of the U.S. Navy) in November 1947, was activated on August 1, 1950, and sent to Camp Pendleton, Calif. for classification. He had no training, but instead of being sent to boot camp, as most were, he was classified “combat ready” and immediately assigned to George Company, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, which was being formed at the