Beaufort County Veterans Affairs and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War are hosting a lecture entitled A Marine's Story: The Walking Dead.

Guest speaker will be Beaufort resident Aulton Kohn, GySgt, USMC (Retired). 

The lecture will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 18 at Grand Army Hall, 706 Newcastle Street, Beaufort (map). Immediately following the program there will be a fish fry and ribs event in support the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Fred Washington, Sr. Woman's Relief Corps of SC #1.

The term "The Walking Dead" refers to the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines: the battalion that endured the longest sustained combat and suffered the highest killed in action (KIA) rate in Marine Corps history, especially during the Battle of July Two.

According to Wikipedia, the 9th Marines fought deep into the heart of a jungle alive with savage Viet Cong. Due to extremely violent combat, and great loss of life suffered by this unit, within just a few months this unit would be called The Walking Dead.

In honor of Veterans Day, Mr. Kohn will share stories and memories of his experiences while serving with this unit.

The event is free and open to the public.