personnel records of my father

Comments: My father passed away in 1992 and I would like a copy of his personnel records. But, I don't know where to go to find them. I know that he did sneak of and join the marines at age 17. He was there from Mar.11,1948 to Sept.30,1948 then they found out his age. So, when he turned of age, he went back to Houston and re-joined the marines. Can you please help me find out more about his records? The ones he had were burned before I was born.

Thank you, Amanda King

Keywords: I don't know much other than he was in the Korean War. He didn't ever talk much about it. He came back after I believe 2 tours. He then became a Drill Sergent at Paris Island. He enlisted in Houston, Texas on Feb.2,1950. Date of Birth was 1-26-33. Service number was 662 499.

My Uncle - Sgt. Frank Richard Roumell - Need Information

Comments: I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT ALL THE INFORMATION ON MY UNCLE,SGT.FRANK RICHARD ROUMELL. HE SERVED IN THE MARINES IN KOREA, AND THAT'S ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE THAT THIS TIME.IT'S REALLY HARD TO FIND OUT ANYTHING ON THIS MATTER,SINCE HIS PASSING IN THE MID TO LATE 70'S. THE ONLY THING I CAN REMEMBER OF HIM IS WHEN I WAS A CHILD, HE LOVED TO PLAY A GUITAR. ON SATURDAY NIGHTS, HIM AND SOME HIS BUDDIES WOULD GET TOGETHER, AND BLOW THE ROOF OFF THE HOUSE. HE WAS A GREAT MAN,I WISH HE WAS STILL AROUND TODAY, SO I COULD HAVE GOTTEN TO KNOWN HIM BETTER.ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER, WOULD BE HIGHLY WELCOMED. OH BEFORE I FORGET,HE WAS A VERY FUNNY MAN,ALWAYS MAKING A PERSON EITHER LAUGH OR SMILE ALOT... THANKS FOR YALL'S TIME RUSSELL S. JOINER AZLE, TEXAS

Keywords:

Donald Ray Whitmore

Comments: Dear Honor Roll Veterans: I was told my Uncle Don died in Korea in a fox hole. A motor shell happen to fall in the fox hole and Don faced the other Marine as they were suposed to do;but for some reason the other Marine paniced and did not face Don,so Don shoved him out of the way. My question is this... can anyone tel me about my uncle?

His name in the Marines was Private First Class Donald Ray Whitmore and he was in the fist Marine Division. If anyone knew him please help me and tell me all about him. All I know is what I told you here and he was married to Jean Whitmore. He had no children.

Thank you For all your help. May God bless you all.

Respectfuly yours, Francis L. Whitmore Jr.

Keywords: 1st Marine Division.

Ernie Grady--korean war info,etc.

Comments: Am attemting to locate info about my father ERNIE GRADY who served in the Korean War and was a drill instructor for the USMC. If anyone can relate any information or recollections of him, please send the info to me! My father died about four years ago an I am attempting to collect info about him so I can pass it down to posterity. Thank you very much!! Keith Grady

Keywords:

any info on Clifford H. Buchanan

Comments: any info on Clifford H. Buchanan, former Drill instructor

Keywords: He mentioned a hill he was guarding that became famous?

Francis M. Boogaard

Comments: My father served in the Korean War and was wounded. I am trying to help him get care through the VA but am having trouble locating his medical records. Unfortunately any details my father tells me are sketchy. If anyone remembers my Dad please contact me. He was from south Dakota. I also had an uncle, willard Buchols who was KIA. If anyone remembers him I would also appreciate hearing from them. Thanks

Keywords: The only name that my Dad can remember is someone named Keys who he thought was from Michigan.

Anyone knowing William L. Nanny

Comments: My father was a Korean War Veteran. He was a Staff Sargeant in the Marines. Although he did not die in Korea, he was a casualty. He never was the same afterwards and eventually lost his life on November 23, 1965 while reliving a part of his life. I am his only child, and was eight when he was killed. If any one knew my father I would like to hear about him.

Keywords: Unknown

Looking for Micheal J. Folan

Comments: Left Korea in Dec of 52. Was from Penn. had tattoo on left fore arm, something to do with Marines.

Keywords:

Jack Chabek

Comments: Iam married to the daughter of Jack Chabek. I never got to meet this man and would like to find out what he was like from anyone who might have served with him in the war. He apparently never talked much about his time in the military to his family. All I know about him from his military service is that he was in the Marines and that he survived the battle at Chosin Resevor.

Keywords: One of the Chosin few.

Donald Applekamp

Comments: I'm interested in finding out any information about my grandfather - Donald Applekamp, he was in the Marines during the Korean conflict.

Keywords:

Benjamin Arnold Hillyard

Comments: Looking for any information about my late Grandfather. I was too young to ask questions about his experience in the War. I know very little about him. If anyone recognizes the name please contact me.

Keywords: received an unknown type of medal

WO Henry Noonkester

Comments: anyone that served with Warrant Officer Henry Noonkester

I grew up with Henry Noonkester.He was a great marine.He retired with 20=years in the corps.He was honored by President Truman and President Eisenhower.Henry passed away a few years ago.He was also written about in Stag Magazine in the early 50`s.I think the story was headlined,Take hill so and so or don`t come back.If you knew Henry ,plese leave me an e-mail.Thanks.Lindy Childress.

Keywords:

Danny Burgess

Comments: I would like to locate A Danny Burgess WE were close friends at Camp Pendleton but got seprated at the start of the korean war I think that he was from Flordia Thanks--

Keywords:

Looking For Corporal Ronald Cassell

Comments: I am looking for Ronald Cassell, who in October, 1953, was a Corporal, USMC, stationed at the Marine Barracks, Brooklyn Navy Yard. He headed the escort that accompanied my late Uncle, Floyd Dale Cameron's (H/3/1 - KIA July 25, 1953, Hill 111) body to be buried near Notasulga, Alabama. According to service records of my Uncle, Cpl. Cassell also presented the United States flag to my Grandmother. If anyone knows of him, I would like to contact him.

Keywords: Ronald Cassell, Marine Barracks, Brooklyn Navy Yard

looking for Morris Estess

Comments: escaped with l8 other Marines - in l95l-------last seen was in Wash.DC.....last known address was Austin, Tx. but now think he is in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Keywords: looking for Morris Estess - USMC l949-l950es

Rocco Ungaro.

Comments: Looking for any information on my father Rocco Ungaro. He is now deceased & I would like more info on his time served in the Marines. Thanks for your help.

Keywords:

Wayne Brown - marine

Comments: My father, Wayne Brown, was a marine in the Korean War.

Keywords: Wayne Brown - marine

unknown unit - Ralph Monroe Duncan

Comments: I am unclear about the unit or time frame, but my father, Ralph Monroe Duncan (rest his soul) served in Korea in the Marines. I was just trying to learn more about his service in the miltary, especially with the conflicts in which he served.

Keywords:

Comments: USMC

Keywords:

EARL EDWARD NEWTON

Comments: i am looking for information on my grandfather.his name was earl newton. all i know was that he served as a marine in korea .i believe he was a sargent.he made it throught the war but was killed due to a drunk driver around 1957 or 1958. since the only information i have on him comes from his wife and mother i am just wondering what kind of person my grand father was. i believe he was born around 1929 or 1930. any info would be helpful... thank you

Keywords:

W. Stanley Stewart USMC Chosin

Comments: I am posting this information in an effort to locate anyone who knew my father during the Korean War. He landed at Inchon and received the Navy Cross for Actions at Chosin.

Keywords: Chosin Reservoir, USMC, Navy Cross, Inchon

My father was Wilford Stanley Stewart, Born 1/27/30. Retired SgtMajor USMC. Navy Cross. 2 Silver stars. 3 Bronze stars w/ combat V, 5 Purple Hearts, UN/Korean Medal, Good Conduct, etc.,etc.

Jerry Rockey - Chosin

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my brother Jerry Rockey USMC Korea Chosin Reservoir

Keywords:

dewayne frank

Comments:

Keywords:

Kareis, Paul J.

Comments: I am interested in information about an Uncle, Paul Kareis. He entered the Marines at Parris Island. He served in an infantry unit, I believe in '52 or '53. He received a serious wound to the right leg. A second Marine in the same command, who lost both legs below the knee in this action, had a son who became Captain of the Corps of Cadets at the Air Force Academy -sometime between the late 70's and mid-80's. Does anyone recognize the name? I am looking for any information I may be able to find.

Keywords: Kareis

HELP ME LEARN ABOUT MY DADDY

Comments: MY FATHER CAME HOME FROM THE WAR AND HAD ME YEARS LATER. HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED AND THEN WHEN I WAS 11 HE DIED SO I NEVER KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ALL I AM LOOKING FOR IS CLOSER. I AM 16 NOW AND AM VERY CURIOUS AS TO WHAT HE WAS ALL ABOUT ANY HELP WOULD BE WONDERFUL!!!!

HIS NAME WAS JACK BOYD HANNAH ON HIS GRAVE IT SAYS: L CPL US MARINES

PLEASE HELP ME LEARN MORE!!!! THANK YOU!!!

Keywords:

Comments:

Keywords:

Finding info on unit

Comments: I am interested in learning about my father's service in Korea. His name was Robert Fairfax. He recently passed away. I was hoping that anyone that might have known him could e-mail me. I know he was with the First Marine Division, but I don't know which specific unit.

Thank you.

Keywords: 1/1 is suspected unit

Chosin

Comments: I am married to the daughter of Joseph L. Hanzak, USMC at Chosin. He received the Purple Heart, wounds not know by family. Looking for anyone who may have known him or served with him. He was USMC Reserve called to active duty 31 Aug 50, discharged in Dec, 1951.

Keywords: Chosin, Hanzak, Ohio

Unit unknown

Morris Gardner

Comments: I am looking for information about my father Morris Gardner who was in the Korean War. He did come home after, but I would like information about the people he knew, where he was stationed, etc. Any information would be helpful. Thank you very much.

Keywords:

Armando Campos

Comments:

Keywords:

1st mar div

Comments: 1ST MAR DIV

Keywords:

Kenneth Barcelo - Seeking Friends

Comments: I would like to know any information about my uncle, Kenneth Barcelo, who served in the war. He is still alive and well and finally after all these years has received his decorations. He does not talk about this time, although I know he served well. If you are looking for him or would like to share any memories with me, it would be appreciated. Thank You All and God Bless You

Keywords:

Post Band Pearl Harbor

Comments: Any Marine Band members serving from 12/1/50 through 4/4/52 at Marine Barracks, Pearl Harbor Territory of Hawaii.

Keywords: Post Band Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor , Terr. of Hawaii

Comments:

Keywords:

Thanks

Comments: I would sincerely appreciate if you could help lead me to a website for the Marine Korean War veterans. My grandfather passed away last February, he was a sgt. in the Marines in Korea. I did use his memories in a report when I was a senior in high school. I would like to find out more if I could. Thank you so much for your time. This site is very informative, but not for me. :o)

Keywords:

Joe Bronchetti was in the Marines

Comments: My Uncle,Joe Bronchetti was in the Marines in the Korean War he doesn't have a computer so, I thought I would sign up for him.

Keywords:

Marine

Comments: USMC

Keywords:

Inchon off Midway

Comments: Searching for Marines who left the USS Midway and joined up with the INCHON landing

Keywords:

Bloody George

Comments: I checked into this web site for my Dad, he likes when I can find information about his Company!

Keywords:

Dick Epperly. Chosin Vet

Comments: Incredible website. Read about it in the Cincinnati Post. Really opened my eyes to the "forgotten war". Only 41 years old and no close relatives were involved in the Korean War, but sent your site to my brother-in-law. His father was a marine and is a member of some organization called, I think, The Chosin Ones. He was a survivor of the battle of the Chosin Reservoir. His name is Dick Epperly.

Keywords:

Robert Glenn Christopherson

Comments: I am interested in finding any information about my father, Robert Glenn Christopherson. I don't have much info other than that he was a Marine, who drove a tank. He was wounded in 1951 when a mortar hit his tank and was carried to safety by a man in his unit. He later had his right leg amputated below the knee, as a result of that wound, before returning home. He died in 1976. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who knew him, with any memories. He had a troubled life after the war, and left home when I was young. I would like to know him better.

Keywords:

1952-53

Comments: USMC 1952-55

Keywords:

Eugene Ortenzi

Comments: My Grandfather, Eugene Ortenzi, was in this"Forgoten War". He served as a very dedicated Marine, andwould die for his country. In fact he almost bled to death from a severe wound. He has many medals. He doesn't talk at all about the time he served and understandably so. Many many many people don't realize there were more Americans that died in the Korean war than the overall death count in the Vietnam War. It is very sad how this war can be so freely forgotten. I'm 16 and looking to go into a military branch following my graduation from highschool. My uncle, Bradly Ortenzi, served as a Marine in the Desert Storm/Desert Shield war. I just would like respect given to all those Americans who served and also for all those Americans who died in this war for their country. Sincerly, Christopher A. Ortenzi

Keywords:

USMCCWTC

Comments: USMCCWTC

Keywords:

Eugene Bednar - Seeking Friends

Comments: I am a friend of Eugene Bednar from Streator, Illinois. He recently asked me to check the internet and see what I could find on Korea. He is looking for anyone who remembers him. Also, I will e-mail later with a list of people he is looking to reunite with. Thank you for having such a wonderful web site. God Bless!

Keywords:

Comments: 1ST MARDIV

Keywords:

Elmer Bright

Comments: I am researching for my dad. He was in the 1st Marine Division in Korea. Fleet Marine Force. He went over on the General Migs. He served from 1952-1955.

Friends he remembers are Jules Toops, Larry Roth, William Butler.

He laughingly says there are 2 things he hates..."camping out" and the "snow" He did both, to long, in Korea!!

Keywords:

Dad was Marine

Comments: I was so thrilled to find that someone had actually made a memorial to the Korean War Veterans!!! My father was a U.S. Marine, (now deceased). He was in action at Heartbreak Ridge, Pork Chop Hill, The Chosen Reservoir, The 39th Parallel, West and South Africa. My oldest brother is also a former Marine. And my husband is a former Marine, although neither my husband nor my brother were in during war time. My brother did become a disabled vet. while in service. My endless thanks for this memorial and website. I only wish it could have been during my father's lifetime. Sincerely, Cindy Crook daughter of Willie Claude Granger, U.S. Marine Corp veteran of Korean War Conflict

Keywords:

Marine

Comments:

Keywords:

Dad Served, RIP

Comments: MY FATHER WAS IN THE 1ST MARINE DIV. AT KOREA. HE SERVED IN THE MARINES FROM DEC, 1949 - DEC, 1952, BUT IN HIS HEART HE NEVER STOPPED SERVING. HE DIED JANUARY 1, 1997.

Keywords: