Oral History Interview with Valetin R. Ybarra, April 29, 2004 Page: 4

                                
Mr. Ybarra:
Or I was asked in the ninth grade to leave and I joined the Marine Corps.
Mr. Misenhimer:
Oh, okay, and when was that?
Mr. Ybarra:
1944, sir.
Mr. Misenhimer:
Do you recall the date?
Mr. Ybarra:
July 26.
Mr. Misenhimer:
How did you choose the Marine Corps?
Mr. Ybarra:
My brother was in the Navy. He was on leave one time and he asked me if I wanted to
join a real good outfit to choose the Marine Corps and I did.
Mr. Misenhimer:
And where did you join at?
Mr. Ybarra:

I joined in Corpus Christi and I went on to San Antonio for my...
Mr. Misenhimer:
Where you were sworn in?
Mr. Ybarra:
Inducted there in San Antonio and from there I went straight to San Diego.

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