Grave stone of Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. McHugh, 3rd sergeant major of the Marine Corps, who is honored during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, , Nov. 10, 2018. Since Nov. 10, 1954, wreath-laying ceremonies honoring former Commandants and Sergeants Major have been conducted at their gravesides or other places as a continuing part of the Marine Corps Birthday tradition.

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