Semper Fi George Burroughs
FaceBook Post November 10, 2020
On this 245th Birthday of the US Marine Corps, tradition dictates that Marines who gather will typically have a cake-cutting ceremony where a piece of cake goes to the oldest Marine, who then passes the piece to the youngest Marine. This signifies the passing of tradition from generation to generation. The Trafford Historical Society has identified who we believe may have been the oldest known Marine to have lived in Trafford. Our best guess (documented) would be George J. Burroughs (1843-1928) who once lived on 7th Street in Trafford. Burroughs, born in Virginia, enlisted in the Marine Corps during the Civil War and served the Union for 4 years. Semper Fi, Mr. Burroughs!
And now the obvious question, who is the youngest Marine that you know from Trafford who is currently serving? Please wish that Marine a Happy Birthday, and pass this virtual piece of cake his/her way.
