anyone knowing my dad SAM C, QUALLS

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT ANYTHING ABOUT MY DAD HE WAS FROM TENN AND HE WAS A SERGENT IN THE KOREAN WAR

Keywords: HE DIED WHEN I WAS 4 LOOKING FOR ANYONE KNOWING ANYTHING OF HIM

Searching For Info on Romayne Coontz

Comments: I am searching for any information, stories, or photos concerning my father Romayne Coontz. He served in the Marine Corp in Korea from Oct-3-51 thru Oct 2-53. Hew rarely will speak of those days, but I want so much to document his service to his country to share one day with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you.

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Chester Hunt

Comments: Chester Hunt stationed at Camp Pendleton, E7

Keywords: unknown to unit but have loads of interest if anyone knew my dad and could tell me stories

RICHARD S. SUNDEEN-KANSAS CITY, MO.

Comments: Daddy is a deceased marine who served and was wounded in Korea. I remember he told me about the bitter cold, he was a sergeant of a gunning battalion, he was wounded 5 miles north of the parallel. I am looking for anyone who may have information about his unit or fellow marines. Thanks. JL

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HT CHADWELL?

Comments: HT Chadwell is deceased as of spring of 02 I know he fought with the choosin few . I am just looking for someone who knew him or fought with him . he was From Middlesboro KY

Keywords: Harvey Tip Chadwell Marine Choosin resevior

SEARGANT ALFRED 'ED' EDWARDS

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew of knew of my Grandfather, Staff Seargant Alfred "ED" Edwards, Forward Air Observer, First Marine Division at Chosin. Landed Inchon, was among the first in Seoul. Also First Marine Division in Guadalcanal, WWII. Died in the 80's of Lung Cancer when I was in Grade school so never got the chance to ask any questions. Let me know if you know of him. Thanks

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Seargant Alfred 'Ed' Edwards

Comments: Looking for information or anyone that knew my Grandpa - Staff Seargant Alfred 'Ed' Edwards. He was in the First Marine Division as a Forward Air Observer at the Chosin Reservoir. He also was in the First Marine Division at Guadalcanal in WWII. He past away in Dallas, Texas when I was in the 4th Grade so I never really got the chance to ask him any questions but do remember what a great loving man he was. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Keywords: Inchon Landing, Chosin Reservoir, FIrst Marine Division, Forward Air Observer

CLAUDE 'ADRIAN' HOLT

Comments: Dad was a MARINE to the very end. He passed away Dec. 20, 2002.

Keywords: Claude "Adrian" Holt 1951, unknown unit

Elmer Kallos - ,Chosin Res

Comments: My father served in korea under the name Elmer Kallos, his real name is George Elmer Garman. He fought and was injured at the battle at Choisen Resevoir. In many ways, us daughters lived the war through the flashbacks, nightmares and mental angish that tortured my father. It made us become caring, tolerent, empathetic adults, because we knew how my Dad suffered inside. I am very proud of him and the others that fought for people who couldn't fight for themselves. He died on May 6th, 2002, I know now, his mind is at rest.

Keywords: Elmer Kallos[George Garman] Marines Battle at Choisen Resevoir

Harry C. Carson

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with, or has info about Sergeant Harry Carson from Waterloo, IA. Harry is my grandfather, and though alive and well, doesn't talk much about his experiences in korea. I am not sure what unit he served with, but I know he served from mid 1950 to mid 1952.I am very interested in learning more about the grandfather I love and respect. If you have any information, please write me at: jenniferw@gearboxsoftware.com.

thanks!

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Elgie H. Wells - Marine - WWII - Korea

Comments: Lookin for anyone in this unit who might have served with Elgie H. Wells. Old WWII veteran that saw action at Segi Point, Viru Harbor, with Carlson's raiders.

Just now beginning to put the picture together and God what a picture it is. Please help if you can. Elgie passed away before I was old enough to understand the word "Marine". He was from Arkansas. Served in the Army at Fort Shafter and was company K boxer before he joined the Marines in 1939..

Please help me know this remarkable man I called Daddy He was wounded in 52 in Korea and was finally discharged at Camp Lejuene in 1956.

Being a Marine in civilian world wasn't easy for him and I never knew until now why. May God bless the "Marines" and their families.

Keywords: Sgt.Snuffey Conley.Sgt. Payne Sgt. Robinson.

Buddie search

Comments: "Snuffey " Conley, Payne, Robinson ... some of my dads buddies. All Sgts..picture of you guys holding pheasants with my dad. He passed away in 1963. Please help me with any info about your experiences in the war.

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lOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH OTIS W BLEDSOE USMC

Comments: Would like any information on my father Otis W. Bledsoe. Served in Korea, but unknown where to me. I wish to compile information for my daughters. Otis retired as a Captain, following 3 tours of Viet Nam. Sadly he passed away much to young, but want my daughters to hear/read of his strength, integrity and belief in his country, and feel your stories can speak more than what I can share. I also would like to hear the stories. As a daughter sometimes little is shared with us.

Thanks, Laura Bledsoe

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LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY DAD

Comments: I'M THE DAUGHTER OF A KOREAN WAR VET. MY DAD'S NAME IS MARTIN L. CRESPO FROM AGUADA, PUERTO RICO. HE IS STILL ALIVE & WELL. I AM INTERESTED IF ANYONE OUT THERE REMEMBERS HIM. HE DOESNT SPEAK MUCH OF HIS TIME IN KOREA, SO I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT UNIT HE FOUGHT IN. ALL I KNOW IS THAT HE WAS A SGT IN THE KOREAN WAR. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS HIM OR IF ANYONE CAN LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN GET AHOLD OF HIS MILITARY RECORDS I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.....THANKS.....

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Camp Fuji 1953

Comments: My father, Billy Dean(deceased 1988), served the first year of his service in the USMC in Okinawa/Camp Fuji, Japan. He was a PFC at the time. I am working on a book project, utilizing many of the photographs he saved from that period, and am interested in hearing from anyone who may have served with him. The inside of the photo album shows his company during that time was Fox Company, 2 Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. If you have any information or if you served with my dad during this time, I would love to hear from you. Thanks....Semper Fi!

Keywords: Fox Company, Camp Fuji, 1953-54

Burnside

Comments: Looking for information on Elvaughn Burnside who was on the front lines Nov 1952. I only know he was wounded and returned to Korea possibly reinlisting in the Army the second time as told by his sister Bobbie Nell. Any information would be greatly appreciated in where I could search.

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Looking for Bob Jones

Comments: Was a cook in Korea 52-53 then at Quantico Va. schools troops

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Korean Vet

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Looking for info on my Father. He served in Korea in the Army's 7th infantry division.

Comments: My father passed away a few months ago at the age of 74. He never talked much about his 18 months in Korea. The only thing he ever really mentioned to me was the cold, and something about spending Christmas 100 or so (I forget how many miles) from Vladivstock(sp) Russia. He had a hard time "coming back down the mountain" as he put it. Adjusting to normal life after the war was difficult for him, not that he'd ever admit it. Well, if anyone out there has any info on this please contact me. Thank you and God bless!

C. P. Beckendorf, BM1, U.S. Coast Guard

Keywords: Army, 7th infantry division, combat engineers.

FRANK ('MUZZY') PETTINATO

Comments: Looking for information on my uncle's service in Korea. My Aunt thinks he was in the 9th Marine Div. If you have any information on him or his division please e-mail

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Lt. Col Donald R. Chappell Korea/Vietnam USMC

Comments: I'm searching for any information on my deceased father Lt. Col Donald Raymond Chapell. He served for the USMC and from I've been told was involved in intelligence, served in the Korean War and in Vietnam. I also have photos of him on the USS Forrestal. I do not know his unit or what dates he served when. If anyone can lead me in a better direction or provide information I would greatly appreciate it. He died almost 10 years ago and retired in 1973 just before I was born. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetary. Thanks so much! Donald R. Chapell Jr, Alexandria, VA -orphoto@aol.com

Keywords: Don, Korea War and Vietnam, USS Forrestal

Did anyone know my dad, Gilbert campos

Comments: I'm interested in connecting my dad with old war buddies. He has always had a hard time remembering the war. He's from Chicago and served in Korea in the early part of the war. 1950-1951.

Keywords: 1st Division

Pat Hatman

Comments: I went through boot with Pat Hatman in 1951 in san Diego. We went to Port Chicago in Concord CA. He shipped out to Korea and I have never found him. Thank You Tracy Stanley

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JOHN T ROBERTSON

Comments: USMC S/N 1091703 KOREA 1950-1951

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bill marshall or thorsten williamson 50-51

Comments: looking for any infor on bill marshall or thorsten williamson served together korea 50 51 Semper Fidelis george ayer 64-68

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Looking for or information about Sgt. James Bush

Comments: Sgt. James Bush was my first patient in 1950 after I graduated from Hospital Corps School at the US Naval Hospital in San Diego. I took care of him for several months while he was in a comma. After he got discharged from the hospital, I lost track of him. If at all possible I would like to get in touch with him or learn of what happened to him.

Keywords: U>S> Naval Hospital, San Diego, California

ANTHONY 'TONY' MALOVICH 1STMARINE DIV. 1951-52

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my father,he passed away a couple years ago, just looking for some history on his service, i have some ribbons and an old photo album with pics from korea but no names. Thank you.

Keywords: Anthony "Tony" Malovich 1stMarine Div. 1951-52

Looking for info on Gary George Warford

Comments: I am lookin for anyone that might have info or might have served with my dad Gary George Warford in Korea....i was 4 when he died and now im 22.....he never spoke of the war so i dont know the dates or unit that he was in. Can someone please help me?

Keywords: Marine Corps, Dad,

John Pat(t)erson

Comments: John Pat(t)erson left Paris to Korea in 1950, we never heard of him. Anyone to represent me at Camp Lejeune Korean War 50th Anniversary Commemoration is welcome. Also welcome to visit me in Tahiti to speak of my Dad.

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Looking for any info pertaining to my dad Thomas Carlyle Moore

Comments: I am Looking for any info regarding my dads tour in Korea. He never talked about, so I do not know the years of service . I do know that he was a prisoner of war for more than 18 months and during this time promoted to field sgt. He passed away almost 5 years ago, and I am now starting to del with this. If anyone can help me I would be eternally gratefull. John Thomas Moore

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Chosin Res poem

Comments: Chosin Reservoir Vets. please respond.I will forward the info to my father. I wrote a poem for my father and all of the veterans of the Chosin Reservoir. On Poetry.com the poem is called Americans Who Care.You can also order items with the poem on it.America loves the forgotton few.

Keywords: Ist Marine Div.

INFORMATION ON THE SNCO

Comments: I am a Major in the MC stationed in Okinawa with an obsession for learning as much as I can about the background of the SNCO and officers assigned to the Korean War's 1st Marine Division and their influence on our organization, attitudes, and doctrine. I am convinced that it is their Southern political traditions of self reliance and decentralized government that they carried over into the way we are organized and train which had the greatest impact on our battlefield success. Does anyone besides me see the connection? Can anyone point to some good reference material that may address this thesis? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Maj Grissom

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Looking for Info re Bob Rogers KIA 9/52, Korea

Comments: I am searching for any information re PFC Bob Rogers who was KIA Setp '52 in Korea. I'd like to know his unit designation and the circumstances of his death. We served together in the 2nd 4.5" Rocket Bn, Camp LeJuene in 1951-52. Bob's hometown is Escanaba, Michigan.

Keywords: Bob Rogers, 2nd 4.5" Rockets, Escanaba Michigan,

Francis J. Devine-Korea- Chosin Res

Comments: Semper Fi! I would like to hear from anyone who may have known my dad, Francis "Frank" J. Devine.

He served proudly (as all who were there did) with The 1st marine Div.,during the Korean War. He was, and still is (RIP), a member of The Chosin Few.

Dad didn't talk a whole lot about Korea, but when he did it was with great pride and much reflection. Help out if you can, I'd really appretiate it.

Thanks.

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Raymond Wagner

Comments: Looking for information on my dad. He served in Korea from Jan 54 to March 1955. I would like to know what unit he was in and any other information.

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robert le meade - WIA

Comments: all i know when he came back to the states he came to califorina, and was married to a kathy i dont know what unit he was with or any thing please reply

Keywords: looking for anyone who served with my uncle in korea ,from1950 to 1953 he was wounded, he didnt talk much about it. his name was robert le meade he did say he was in osaka japan hospital

EDGAR J. COLEMAN 1161565

Comments: My wife's step-father served in Korea as a Marine. Would like to know more about his military tour in Korea. Prior to Korea he was a Paratrooper in WWII. Would be interested in those who may have served with Ezzy.

Keywords: "EJ" "Ezzy" Platoon 12-2 U.S. Marine Corps San Diego 1951 Infantryman 0311- Sergeant

Kenneth Wayne Benker

Comments: I would like to find out more about my Father if possible. I did not know anything about the chosin res. until a group called Chosin Few attended His funeral 8 yrs. ago. I am His oldest son, 43yrs old,I could not serve because of loss of eye, younger brother served. We would love to have any info. Dad would not talk about it. Thank You Keith

Keywords: Chosin Res.

Searching for a good friend.........

Comments: I have been searching for a former Staff Sergeant Keith Alexander for many years. We met at the "Treetops Bar" in Singapore in the 80's. Keith was my boyfriend then. I supposed to meet up with him in the States but due to some unforseen circumtances we did not meet and lost contact. I met Jeffery White, a friend of Keith's some months later and he told me that Keith has left for US. That was the last I heard anything about him. I have been searching for him since. Until today I am still single in hoping that I might meet him again one day.It would make me a very happy person if one day my wish come true. I would be thankful if anyone can help.

Keywords: Keith has an African-American friend, Jeffery White. They were based in Korea but sailed to Philipines and Singapore.

John Joseph McNerney - Jack

Comments: John Joseph McNerney, nick name Jack McNerney

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Info on Darrell A. Johnson

Comments: Dear Sir/Madam;

My sister and I have being trying to reconstruct our father's military record. He was a sergeant in the Marines and probably was in the first group to be shipped to Korea. He participated in the Chosin Basin campaign.

We do not know what his military ID number nor the unit he was in. He has been gone now for approximately 20 years.

We would truly appreciate any information regarding our father. He was born and raised in Havelock, Iowa, and joined the marines at 17 or 18 years of age.

Keywords: Darrell Alfred Johnson - Marine in Choosin Basin campaign - probably with the first group of marines to go to Korea.

G/3/? P.F.C.MASON NEAL TOTZ

Comments: MY DAD WAS WOUNDED NOV. 29 1950 AT THE ABOVE CAMPAIN P.F.C.MASON NEAL TOTZ STILL LIVING RECRUTED WEST VA.

Keywords: CHOSIN RESERVOIR NOV. 1950 1ST U.S.M.C. GEORGE CO. 3RD BAT 1ST DIV.

Comments: The United States Marine Corps Motto is Semper Fidelis (always faithful) The Marines Always Say Semper Fi My wife, Becky, who teaches nursing, recently invited me to one of her classes’ graduation ceremonies. After the ceremony, she introduced me to one of her favorite students. Her student in turn introduced me to her husband. To my surprise, she introduced me to him as a former Marine. He introduced himself as a sergeant on active duty, whose name is Sylvester Gordon . To my astonishment, he greeted me with a full hug and said, “Semper-Fi, brother, Semper-Fi”. I backed away a couple of steps, and for the first time, looked into his eyes. He appeared to have just stepped out of a Marine Corps recruiting poster. We made small talk for a few minutes, and then he asked me when and where I had served in the Corps. I informed him that I had been in the long forgotten police action of Korea, with the First Marine Division. He looked at me with a surprised look and said, “Sir, in no way have you or the Korean War been forgotten. I know you have not been forgotten in places that matter. Sir, you and Korea have not been forgotten in the Marine Corps. I know all about Inchon and the other great battles.” He then looked at me and said something I could not believe. He said, “Sir, you honor me with your presence.” This was one of the few times in my life I felt as though a thank you was totally inadequate and probably sounded stupid.

We talked for a while, and I then asked him a question. I told him that most of my adult life, people had asked me, ‘What does Semper Fi mean?” To tell them it means “always faithful” leaves out more than it explains. He said, “All I can do with that question is to quote what is perhaps an overused phrase. To those who know, no explanation is necessary, and to those who do not, no amount of explanation is enough. However, to me, it means Marines will never return to safety without their wounded and dead comrades. Sir, that, to me, is Semper Fi”. I could not answer him. I told him that I was writing a book on the genealogy of my family and that some day I hoped to be able to write what Semper Fi meant to me. He gave me that same great smile and said, “Sir, just think about it, and in time, I am certain you will do just that.” I do not profess to be a poet, or a writer, but today, for reasons that I will never explain to anyone as long as I live, I have written my definition of “Semper Fi.”

I have written this in honor of every Marine of the First Marine Division who never returned from Korea. I have written this in memory of you because: © {You Define Semper Fi}

You were all so young when you died and with all my honesty, to this day I never knew why. All of my life I have been haunted as to why it was you and not I. As God is my witness you define Semper Fi.

I saw some of you this very morning at 2:00 a.m. You awakened me from my sleep screaming for help, but as hard as I try I can never reach you. Perhaps it’s because you look down from your place so high. I know you are seated at the right hand of God, You define Semper Fi.

From my same dream I saw an old man in the mirror of life I questioned him carefully through a nervous cry Why were they all so young when they died? Why was it them and not I? I recognized the old man as myself, and was shocked with his reply. Oh you fool, do you not know why? They were so much greater than you and I. They were picked by God to define Semper Fi.

There are those who tell me that because of war, I am cursed. I tell them, I saw some give it all up only a few years after their birth. Those who tell me I must forget, I just ignore. Do you not see? I must live with their memory all the days of my life because out of it all they were the ones who made the supreme sacrifice I was fortunate enough to have known them in their strife. They were heroes enough to have been picked by God,to define Semper Fi.

I now know that in the twilight of my fall I can live with it all, because once upon a time, in the prime of my youth I knew a few good men who in honor stood tall. They are the few and proud that I have known, who made the sacrifice and answered the call. As long as I live I will always have their picture in my mental file because it is them alone who were picked by God, to define Semper Fi.

Written June -1998 Copyright-

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ALVIN ROBINSON POW Hill Wagner 1952

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR FRIEND, BY NAME OF ALVIN ROBINSON WHO WAS CAPTURED BY CHINESE ON HILL WAGNER IN MARCH 1952, HE WAS IN POW CAMP #3 FOR A YEAR. HE WAS A 60MM MORTAR WITH 1ST. MAR DIV. HE IS FROM INDIANAPOLIS, IN. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER HIM? A FRIEND, AVERITTE WALLACE CORLEY

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LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHER

Comments: WENT TO SOUTH AMERICA ON USS SAIPAN CVL-48 IN OCT.1954 HIS NAME IS CPL. JOSEPH L. AVITABILE FROM SOUTHINGTON CT.HE DIED IN APRIL 1972. HE WAS WITH THE GROUP OF MARINES THAT SCALED THE HIGHEST PEAK IN KOREA DURING THE WAR

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info on Dad, Gerald (Jerry) Jeremy, a cook

Comments: I am looking for anyone that may remember my Dad, Gerald (Jerry) Jeremy. He was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran of the Korean Conflict. He died February 5, 2000. He was a cook. He was a gentle, soft spoken man. He did not talk about the fighting, but shared memories with his 4 children of Holiday menus for his fellow men. He was from Toledo, Ohio. I am attempting to collect information on our family for a geneology record to pass on to generations. I would appreciate any information.

Thank you, Leslie Jeremy Buckens buckensl@aol.com

Keywords: First Marine Division- Pusan Perimeter, Amphibious Assault on Inchon, Capture of Seoul and the Chosin Reservoir. landing at Wonsan 1951.

L:ooking for information

Comments: Looking for any information on Neil David Pierce, USMC. For the family. If you served with him are knew him please contact me. Thankyou

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Pfc. Jasper Lafayette Wright

Comments: I am looking for someone that served with or knew Pfc. Jasper L. Wright. I do not know what regiment that he was in, just the 1st Marine Division. He was KIA 6 October 1952. SN#1250320. Any help will be appreciated.

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Dick Smythe

Comments: I am trying to locate anyone who may have served with my former husband, Dick Smythe, in Korea. He was with the Marines and shipped out of Camp Pendleton. I'm trying to locate papers indicting what division he served with. He passed away in 1994. Our son will soon be 30 is interested learning more about his Father's service in Korea. I realize this is a long-shot, but figured it was worth a try.

Thanks.

Keywords: Marine Veteran - Korea/from Port Huron, MI

Thomas K. Jenkins. KIA in 7/24/1953

Comments: Tommy was my great uncle, i would love to learn as much as i can about him. This is a wonderful site.

Keywords: Thomas K. Jenkins. KIA in 1953