Remembering Chesty Puller

Comments: After having lived long enough to wake up, I'm thankful I knew you, Col (Gen) Puller. Of the many honors and benefits of having served in the Marine Corps was, as I prefer to phrase it "having worked for" then Col. Chesty Puller in W-3-1 from August, 1950 to Sept., 1951, in Korea. Regretfully only years later did I begin to fully realize what a great leader of men he was. He was not one of the "perfumed princes" operating remotely from the rear as described by David Hackworth in his books. However I have evidence here to tell you he must have been one of those leaders Col. T. R. Fehrenback describes in his book "This Kind of War", one who "had the courage to make the hard decisions to make the troops always do the difficult yet correct thing". The long list of 5 Navy Crosses awarded Col. Puller should have been at least6 awards from considering the following example I witnessed during Sept., 1950. The time frame was during the 1st Marine Regiment advance from Inchon and prior to taking Seoul (1st time), in 1950. When I say I worked for Col. Puller, I was an ammunition carrier in W-3-1 (a pack mule actually), and now a days am thankful for the experience. Any way we moved out early one Sept. morning advancing toward Seoul and began to take some small arms fire. Instantly the whole front line took cover, we were in a potato field at the time and a road was about 10 yards to my left, with a line of vehicles and a tank at the front of the column. Everything stopped, including the tank, engines idling. I was safely prone behind some cover in the potato field, feeling secure as I watched the rounds spatter off the road and sides of the tank when I noticed an individual walking forward at a brisk 120, wondering who the poor soul was, a new replacement, some 2nd Lt, or who, steadily coming forward from about 500 yards to the rear. As he got closer I suddenly noted sunlight reflecting off his insignia. As he kept coming forward, rounds were spattering off the road and vehicles and he appeared not to notice, looking grimly straight ahead. As he passed directly by me about 10 yards away, I saw he was a full Colonel, Col. L. B. Puller, his self. He stopped at the rear of the tank, which had a telephone mounted above the right track, and jerked up the phone. I couldn't hear what he said but I remember instantly the tank belched out black exhaust smoke and dug out forward. And likewise, we all, (the 1st Mar Reg't) were moving forward. Yes, I'm indeed thankful I knew you, Col. Puller.

Gary Hall July 2004

Keywords: Chesty Puller, move out.

Reply to message #2518 (Barnes)

Comments: Ladies & Gentlemen: I still have vivid recollections of Cpl (I believe) Barnes, whom I saw killed on the beach the day of the landing. I should say up front my memory of him was that he displayed the highest qualities of discipline,dedication and devotion, and yet I was in his presence only about a total of 5 minutes of our lives. I recall it this way: We (G-3-1 and W-3-1) rode over from Kobe, Japan to the beaches at Inchon, on an LST given to the Japanese, (it was sailed by a Japanese crew); the Japanese in turn loaned it back to us for the landing. As we entered the landing area the Corsairs and Naval Gunfire were doing their good work, this about 1500 hours, 9-15-50. We were finishing loading up in the LVT's in the tank deck of the LST, and the diesel smoke was something else. Just before I climbed into the LVT I made a last stop in the head. Inside, working by himself was Cpl Barnes, ensuring the facility was left in good order, and as we made brief eye contact I thought "Barnes, I should be doing this for you.", I consider this to be one of the more responsible acts of my unworthy lifetime. Just a very short time later, as we climbed out of the tractors, I saw Barnes, about 50 yards ahead of us on the beach, standing up fully exposed, cutting the barbed wire, for the rest of us. At that instant, he was shot and killed, 50 yards onto the beach, in the first hour of the first day of the invasion. I am thankful I briefly knew him and hope somehow he has passed along to posterity some of his good genes. Kindest regards, Gary Hall PFC 633178

Keywords: Cpl Barnes; Inchon Landing, 9-15-50, about 1700 hrs, on the beach(I forget which one, by the old junky buildings).

Webster-Nash matter, Korea, 1950

Comments: Ladies & Gentlemen: Am requesting any information, input, about the following event: During Dec 1950 I was attached to G-3-1 in Korea. G-3-1 had a sector of the perimeter on the north side of Hagaru, just south of the Chosin Res. After the 5th & 7th Marines had advanced into our lines, we advanced 9 miles down the hill and shortly thereafter G-3-1 was given the assignment to take some high ground just south leaving Koto-ri. We moved out and took the hill and as we were preparing to get set up for the night in subzero weather and 2-3 feet of snow on frozen ground, we noted some abandoned positions and moved in. I was in a hole about 30 yards from Given Webster's and Marine Nash's light 30. Web was the gunner and Nash was his assistant. I went up the hill with them and was never more than 30 yards away from them, at all times. During the night it was snowing, about midnight Web began firing and continued off and on most of the night. In my sector, I never saw anything and never fired a shot. John Collier had his 60 mortars set up behind and between Web and myself. At daybreak the firing had stopped and I went over to Web's position and I was much surprised at noting 30-50 enemy dead right in front of Web's gun. We talked a minute, Nash had been killed, the only casualty. Sometime that afternoon, we saddled up and moved out, advancing to the sea. Would appreciate any first hand comments about any of this. (Webster has never been given any recognition for this most memorable event, and I didn't know this for over 50 years, then quite accidentally). Would much appreciate any help in straightening this out. Kindest regards, Gary Hall PFC W-3-1 (1st Mar Div) North Korea, 1950-1951.

Keywords: Given Webster, W. E. Nash, hill near Koto-ri, Dec., 1950, North Korea

LOOKING FOR RICHARD 'DICK' METHENY

Comments: Forward Artillery observers

Keywords: Heart Break Ridge- Bloody ridge Hill #802 and #749 Sept 1951

Looking for some friends of my Dad,(Don Wims)52-55

Comments: Would like to find someone who served with my Dad in the Korean War during 1952-1955, he was at Camp Pendelton and in San Diego, then Korea. 1st Marines, 3rd Battalion,H-Co. If you knew him, I'm sure wouldn't have forgotten him. Alot of trouble in one little package, and he still hasn't changed. Would possibly like to have a reunion. please "e" me Jennifer

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Acquiring Item Co. Roster

Comments: Can you tell me how to go about obtaining a Company Roster for Item Co 3rdBat 1stMar Reg 1st Marine Div if it is even possible? Thanks.

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Comments: I am looking for info on my Uncle anyone with info PLEASE send to me. Thank You for your help!

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Donald Jesse Yates

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Item 3/1 Korea 1952

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with Item 3rbn 1st Marines during early to mid 1952. My father, then CPL Bonnie E. Ross served as a .30 machinegunner. He was WIA on July 31, 1952 and sent stateside. He is still alive and well. Drop me a line if you have any phots or information. Thanks Ron Ross, USMC90-96

Keywords: Platoon 135 Parris Island 1950, Item company 3rd Bn 1st Marines Korea 1952 WIA july 31, 1952 machineguns

Anyone know of Robert E. Eggers?

Comments: He says he was in the 1st marines, and he was a radio man, WIA. This is my Father, I am Just trying to help him connect to his old friends. He was originally from Denison IA

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Hill 902

Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers my Uncle PFC Arthur Lee Danzer, KIA 24 April 1951 on Hill 902.

Keywords: G CO, 3 BN, 1 MAR, Hill 902

G Co 3 BN 1 MAR Veterans

Comments: Looking for someone who knew my uncle, PFC Arthur Lee Danzer, who was KIA on 24 April 1951.

Want to know circumstances of his death and the location.

I am a Vetnam Vet and Contractor working in Korea.

Any info will be appreaciated.

Mitch

Keywords: G CO 3 BN 1 MAR, April 24 1951

G Co 3 BN 1 MAR Veterans

Comments: Looking for someone who knew my uncle, PFC Arthur Lee Danzer, who was KIA on 24 April 1951.

Want to know circumstances of his death and the location.

I am a Vetnam Vet and Contractor working in Korea.

Any info will be appreaciated.

Mitch

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Robert Gobeli

Comments: Does anyone remember my dad? Robert Gobeli? Special Weapons company, 1rst Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th regiment? He fought at Pusan, landed at Inchon and survived Chosin. I'd love to hear from any veterans who remember him. He probably talked about football a lot. He still does.

Keywords: Does anyone remember my dad? Robert Gobeli? Special Weapons company, 1rst Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th regiment? He fought at Pusan, landed at Inchon and survived Chosin. I'd love to hear from any veterans who remember him. He probably talked about football a lot. He still does.

Boot Camp

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LOOKING FOR A MARINE FROM BOOT CAMP

Comments: I'm looking for any marines that were in Platoon 204 in Jan.2,1969 at Paris Island,S.C. I think their was one from Pa. named Dennis Rex.

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D/3/1

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looking for marine killed by grenade

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Item/3/1 1950-51

Comments: My Name is Robert (Bob) Bedgood,

I was attached to Item Co 3rd Bn 1st Marine Regt, 1st Marine Division, '50-'51.

Machine Guns, 2nd Squad, with the 2nd platoon, if memory is still working.

I am trying to put together a contact list of other Item company personnel during this period. Please help me if you can.

I am NOT writing a book, memoirs, or any such thing. I'm just trying to find as many as I can. If practical, possibly a future reunion.

My goal originally was to find my fellow squad members, but these things have a way of growing.

I am asking for Name, Address, Phone #, Email Address, and if you will a short outline of your life after Korea. If you have any knowledge of others I would appreciate that as well. Please pass the word .

I have been in touch with several and am still looking. If you can use email, I would appreciate that. I am so shaky that my hand writing is almost unreadable.

My address is:

Robert Bedgood 9239 Alpine Sparta Mi 49345

Email bobsplace26@webtv.net Phone (616) 887-0304

Semper Fi, Bob

Keywords: 1950-1951 Item/3/1 machine guns, Inchon, Chosin, Joseph (Bull) Fisher

RE:Richard Ray Bunt

Comments: My dad Richard Ray Bunt and my mother had an automobile accident that took the life of my dad. Is there anyone out there that remembers him?He had the wreck 1-12-2004.For more information please contact me @ Brenda Johnson 4021 Hurricane Shores Benton, Arkansas 72015 501-316-0311 OR my mom @ 17440 Hwy.298 Benton, Ark.72015 501-594-5857.Thank you so much and am awaiting your reply.

Keywords: Pvt.1st class Marine Corps-1951-1953-Pork ChopHill-Korea 1st marine Regiment-3rd Battalion-1st MarineDivision

WPNS Co., 3BN, 1st Mar 1st Mar Div Attached to I Co.

Comments: This is a followup post regarding my uncle, PFC Robert S. Fountain, who was a member of the Wpns Co., 3BN, 1st Mar 1st Mar Div. Today I received papers that confirmed that he was attached to "I" Co. at the time of his death. He was a message runner and KIA on Hill 902 on April 24, 1951 as a result of "friendly fire". I am looking for anybody who remembers him or his buddy Howard VanWinkle. Thanks for any help! Semper Fi

Keywords: Bob, Hill 902, Friend of Howard VanWinkle

Item 3-1-1

Comments: I am trying to locate Robert Faul and Everett M. Sennholz. We will be recieving Tommy's flag (which was located finally) and they are planning a huge prestentation on Memorial Day 2004 to present it to me and my mother. This will take place with a 21 gun salute along with news media being present. I talk to both Robert and Everett but have misplaced their email address and would love to give them the chance to come and anyone else that was in Item company 3-1-1. If you are interested and know any information on Tommy please email me.

Keywords: Thomas K. Jenkins

Marine from George Co.

Comments: Does anyone out there recall serving with my father-in-law, Frederick Floyd Courie?

Keywords: Salem, Worchester, George Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Div., Massacre Valley

BOULDER CITY

Comments: MY FATHER SERVED IN KOREA (BOULDER CITY) AND IS WRITING HIS MEMOIRS. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER HIM? HIS RANK AT THIS TIME WAS PFC. THEODORE J. GONZALEZ. HE WAS A MACHINE GUNNER I BELIEVE AND 18 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME.

Keywords: BOULDER CITY - KOREA 1952-1953

KOREAN WAR HERO DIES TODAY

Comments: my father retired marine 1947 1968 received silverstar at inchon has now retired from this life also he was a solid once marine always marine and great father and husband if any one remembers prv,1st class george graham and would like to contact me his 2cd son do so at Smlgram@aol,com and semper fi

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Edward Babe Gomez - KIA - September 14, 1951

Comments: PFC Edward "Babe" Gomez, killed at Kajon-Ni, September 14, 1951, was awarded the Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to save the lives of four comrades in his machine gun team.

I am conducting research for a college project on Babe Gomez and would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him.

Keywords: Babe, Kajon-Ni, hill 749, 749

Camp Pendleton 1950 Then Inchon

Comments: I would like to contact anyone that left Camp Pendleton July or August 1950. I was with "I" Co. 3rd Bat 1st Reg. 1st Marine Div. I made the Inchon Landing.Semper Fi

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LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT LEFT CAMPENDLETON JULY OR AUGUST 1950. WE WERE 'I' CO 3R BAT. !ST REG. !ST M

Comments: Item co 3rd Bat 1st reg. 1st Marine Div

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Looking For guys I served with Hill 902

Comments: Looking for Platoon members of George Co. 1-1-1 (1ST Platoon) Gunny Sgt. Speedy Wilson awarded Congressional Medal of Honor that night. He is now deceased but still lookimg for other guys from the platoon. Joe Sagan, Max Reynolds, Ned Reo, Scahfer, Joe Mortimor,Doug Underwood (Who's picture was on the cover of Life Magazine when we were at the Chosin Reservoir. We suffered about 80 percent casulties that night and mosy of us were sent to a hospital ship and then the naval hospital in Yokuska, Japan. Had a wild reunion their arranged by "Speey Wilson". Met Speedy at the American Legion convention in N.Y.C. in early 1952 and spent some time with him. Would like to hear from anyone who served with us.

Keywords: Hill 902 April 1951

missing records G/3

Comments: ALL his records were destroyed in a fire. How the hell do you get a copy of destroyed records to deal with the V.A. today. Most of the idiot's never heard of "Korea" He received two purple hearts and Bronze star but never received his "Silver Star". csan any one help?

Keywords: My brother was with "Chesty Puller's" first marines all thru Korea. He was in "George Co. CO "Carl Sitter" was was his Company commander.

CORP. DEWEY S. FREDERICK, KOREA,POSS.1953

Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with my father, Dewey Frederick, wounded in Korea, not sure of hill(outpost), possibly 1953. He was also staioned at Pearl for 6 months, -bootcamp was at Paris Island.

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3 BN, 1ST MARINES AT MARBLE MTN.

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1956-58 1st marinediv 1st marines

Comments: would like to have contact with anyone who was in 3rd battalion, 1st. marines, 1st marine div. at this time

Keywords: was on uss wexford county to philipinnes, and uss theis bay to japan, 1958. looking for anyone who might have been along. joined marines in ohio, and went to mcrd san diego in june 1956.

2 Lt. Douglas H.T. Bradlee

Comments: I Co. 3 Bt. 1 Mar. Rgt. 1 Mar. Div. I am looking for anyone who might have known my uncle, 2Lt. Douglas H.T. Bradlee. He was KIA on June 6, 1951. Any information on him and his tour of service would be appreciated. Laurence M. Blanchard

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WIA 3/27/53 I/3/1

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Oscar and I were very good friends a Korea.

We where on the same hill when he died.

I have a need to reconnect to Him. I would to

find any family members still living.

Keywords: Item Company 3rd Bat. 1st. Marines, 1st Mar.Div. WIA march 27th 1953. Same day oscar was killed.

re:Korean War 1950-1953-USMC

Comments: Anyone that served in korea with me, please contact me at bolds1993@wmconnect.com or buick3714@aol.com or Richard Ray Bunt 17440 Hwy.298 Benton, Arkansas 72015 or501-594-5857

Keywords: I was in pork chop hill- Heart break ridge. was stationed in camp penalton, ca.I was basic infantry

I was in the Korean war

Comments: I am wanting to get in contact with the men that served in the Korean war with me so we can get together and have a reunion.

Keywords: I was in Porkchop hill, Heart Break Ridge. I was stationed in Camp Penleton, Ca.I was in the service from 1950-1953 Any one out there that remembers me, please get in contact with me. buick 3714@aol.com or bolds1993@wmconnect.com or 17440 Hwy 298, Benton, Ark.72015 or 501-594-5857 I hope and pray that there is someone out there that will contact me.You have a blessed day.

MC G31

Comments: My father-in-law, Bill is more of a father to me than my own was. He has been "reminiscing" and I am interested in giving him a gift of his memory. If anyone knows him, please e-mail me. I hear there is a reunion in DC this year for the men of the G/3/1. I hope I can bring him there to see familiar faces and to help him find closure/acceptance.

Keywords: wounded in PonBudong on day of truce. CPL Milton William "Bill" Cooke.

H.3.1 52-53

Comments: Surviving family would like to hear from anyone who knew him...please email us @ info@ascmclaren.com and or brookeybaby78@yahoo.com thanking you in advance The Caids

Keywords: Sgt. Joseph (Joe) A. Caid U.S.M.C 1221711 1952-1953 "H" Co.- 3rd BN 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division

Looking for anyone who may have know my father Kenneth G. Mooney. First Marine Division, 3bn, Q co.

Comments: Also, honor gaurd, 8th Army HQ. for General Taylor

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G/3/1

Comments: JULY 51 TO JULY 52GEORGE CO. 1ST BN. IST MARINE DIV.

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LOOKING FOR G-3-1 VOLUMES 1-4

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email update

Comments: I'm the wife of Fred Hems, G-3-1 Korea. His twin brother Ellsworth C. Hems, G-3-1 Korea passed away Jan. 2, 2003.

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1/3/1 NEED ROSTER 51/52

Comments: How can I obtain a unit roster of Machine Gun Plt. for January 51 through February 52?

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H&S Co 3-1-1

Comments: Served 1953-54, CW radio operator

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Looking for old friends

Comments: I'm doing this research for my Uncle who served over in Korea, he was sent to Paris Island and from there to Korea. Is one of the Chosin few. If any one served with him I would love to forward messages to him. He is also looking for any info on Lt. Fred Redmon. Thanks for any info.

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W-3-1

Comments: Interested in hearing from any members of Heavy Machine Guns, W-3-1, Sept. 1951-Sept. 1952. We were attached to How Company when on line.

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G-3-1 Reunion

Comments: G-3-1 Korea Assoc Reunion 15 Sept-19 Sept, 2002 Reno, Nevada. Contact Carlton "Bing" Bingham: bingbingham@msn.com

Keywords: 1st Platoon, 2nd Squad. 14th Replacement Draft (Nov 51 - Oct 52)

G-3-1 Reunion

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Comments: correction: Cpl. Conns correct date of birth is 05-07-29. sorry

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'I' 3/1 CPL. CLINTON CONN, 602917

Comments: I am a Marine who is trying to help a daughter of Cpl. Clinton Dewainne Conn find anyone who knew or served with him, His home of record was Topeka, Kansas although he is buried in Beloit, Kansas (Elmwood Cemetary). I do not know what his MOS was but believe it to be 0300. I do not know where in I co. he served. He re-enlisted 07-31-50 so I believe his original date of enlistment was 07-31-46 or some date close to it. He did his boot camp at San Diego. His date of birth was 05-07-20. The memorial info lists a key of 5791 but I do not know what that means. His daughter is anxious for friends, aquaintences, pictures, any info

Thanks and Semper Fi Sgt, Tom Keith

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