The dramatic story of US Marines in training, in combat, and in love, during World War II. The story centers on a major who guides the raw recruits from their training to combat.

Major Sam Huxley

Andy Hookens

Kathy

MSgt. Mac

Mrs. Pat Rogers

Major General Snipes

Pvt Dan 'Danny' Forrester

Rae

Mrs Elaine Yarborough

Pvt Speedy

Pvt Joe Gomez aka Spanish Joe

Pvt 'Ski" Wronski

Pvt. L.Q. Jones

Ruby - Waitress in Diner

Pvt./Cpl. Marion 'Sister Mary' Hotchkiss

Cpl. Ziltch - Huxley's orderly

Susan - Ski's girl

Maj. Jim Wellman - Battalion Executive Officer
February 2, 1955

Major Sam Huxley

Andy Hookens

Kathy

MSgt. Mac

Mrs. Pat Rogers

Major General Snipes

Pvt Dan 'Danny' Forrester

Rae

Mrs Elaine Yarborough

Pvt Speedy

Pvt Joe Gomez aka Spanish Joe

Pvt 'Ski" Wronski

Pvt. L.Q. Jones

Ruby - Waitress in Diner

Pvt./Cpl. Marion 'Sister Mary' Hotchkiss

Cpl. Ziltch - Huxley's orderly

Susan - Ski's girl

Maj. Jim Wellman - Battalion Executive Officer
