CAMP DELMAR 1951 RECON

Comments: Anybody out there at Delmar at that time. I was a Radio Operator for one of the three 10 man rafts that we trained on. The Quonset Hut was about 100 yards from the surf. The water was cold, and I got many snootsfull of salt water before we learned how to get out past the breaking waves.

Keywords: March 1951 training at Camp Delmar

Death Notice

Comments: Robert V. Wilson [64] of Chicopee Mass., recently died of colin cancer. Bob was in the USMC from 1962-1966 and in the 3rd Bn, 1st Marine Force Recon in Vietnam as a sniper.

Keywords: RVN A Shau Valley 101 DIVARTY

recon co, usmc

Comments: punchbowl, korea

Keywords: moose

china marine rest in peace

Comments: my father george w.graham a china marine earned the silver star in korea he died 2 years ago and was buried with full honors (god bless the marines) was just wondering if any 1 remembers him or served with him

Keywords: inchon korea

LOOKING FOR 1ST MARINE RECON VETS

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM RECON MARINES WHO SERVED WITH ME ON DMZ 1954---1955

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BRONZE STAR CITATION

Comments: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS HEADQUARTERS 1ST MARINE DIVISION (REINF) FMF c/o FLEET POST OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

In the name of the President of the United States, the Commanding General, 1st Marine Division (Reinf) FMF, takes pleasure in awarding the BRONZE STAR MEDAL to

CORPORAL JOHN C. ONTIVEROS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

"For meritorious achievement in connection with operations against the enemy in KOREA while serving with a Marine infantry company from 7 May 1951 to 30 March 1952.

Serving as a fire team leader, Corporal ONTIVEROS displayed outstanding courage, initiative and devotion to duty.

On one occasion when seriously wounded during an attack on heavily defended enemy positions, he refused evacuation and continued to designate targets and direct the advance of his fire team until forced to be evacuated.

On 17 January 1952 when his company came under a savage attack by a reinforced enemy squad, he left the cover of his bunker, exposing himself with complete disregard for personal safety to intense enemy fire. This action, causing many enemy casualties, assisted in the final repulsing of the attack.

Corporal ONTIVEROS' heroism and fortitude throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Corporal ONTIVEROS is authorized to wear the Combat "V".

/s/ J.T. SELDON Major General, U.S.Marine Corps Commanding

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Keywords: KOREA 7 MAY 1951 - 30 MAR 1952

1ST MARINE DIVISON RECON COMPANY

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANY MEMBER OF 1ST MARINE DIVISON RECON COMPANY OR THE SUPPORT GROUP PEOPLE WHO SERVED WITH ME

Keywords: KANG WA DO ISLAND

1st plt 1st recon co

Comments: also, navy commendation w/ combat V for duty as intell cheif w/ hmm 261 in vietnam 1965/66

Keywords: moose, bronz star aug 51 in punch bowl

Recon Larom, Owens, Slayton, Geronime

Comments: My Dad, Henry ("Hank") Larom, was a Recon Marine who came to Korea Jan 53 and left Jan 54. He was attached to H&S Co, 1/1 and served with Rodney Bacigalupo, James E Owens, Jack Slayton, Fred Silbersdorf, George P Geronime, Gordon Hacker and Gordon Brown if any of those names ring a bell. If you go to http://www.forcerecon.com/images/50s/arinspection.gif you can see what I think is his photo. He's the guy getting the mean look. He also did an atom bomb shot, "Dog" of Tumbler-Snapper series, May 1 1952. If any of this sounds familiar, feel free to contact me.

thanks, Dave Larom

Keywords: Recon, H&S Co 1/1, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Owens, Bacigalupo, Slayton, Silbersdorf, Geronime, Hacker, Gordon Brown, atomic.

Alphonse (Frency) Ledet

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with "Frency" Ledet from Houma, LA in a Recon Unit in Korea. We served together in the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Philippine Sea CV 47 1947 / 1949. Frency is deceased but would likt to make contact with anyone who knew him in Korea.

Keywords: Alphonse Octave "Frency" Ledet /Recon Unit in Korea

Did you know Jerry Perkins?

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my dad during Korean War. A machine gunner named Jerry Perkins, from Iowa. I am writing a book and need info. Please email me...Jim Perkins at jimsingz@aol.com

Keywords: personal friends, machine gunners

would like to hear from former 1st mar div

Comments: looking for reunion and conversation from former members of 9th replacement draft

Keywords: punchbowl, 1st Chopper landing

looking for info

Comments: My name is Victoria. I am looking for information and history, on my grandfather's days and events as a commanding officer, in the United States Navy. My grandmother, Victoria White-Mcgregor, still living, remains cold and unwilling to share his many accomplishes in his 40+yrs as a dedicated naval officer. He was commander of submarine fleets, lived during both world wars, beginning, 1920's-1970's? He also had a lengthly knowledge of Korea.He talked alot about the koreans, in a respectful manor. We were under the impression he admired their culture and honored the people. The stories we heard were healthy communication between a fighting county. The looked up to this man in uniform, and enjoyed his company. I didn't understand the commodery between their conflicts. Including lang, people, and history. He spoke English, but could speak fluient french, and especially Italian. He died in 1980's or early 1990's,due to Alzeimers Decease. I also lost my mother in an airplane crash, in 1978, which has confused my early childhood memories of times and dates. He was retired, and lived in Piedmont, California. He was very good to us and he taught us alot. I would like to share this with my children, a great grandfather, they haven't had the priviledge of knowning.

Keywords: 3 or 4 star retired 3 or 4 star Admiral-John McGregor lived in west coast, stationed?

Recon CO H&S BN - Koto-ri

Comments: My Platoon,the 1st of Recon Co under 1st Lt E.Hargett was the last Plt out of the Chosin.As we were assigned to be the rear gaurd for the Div and attached units.Our main mission was to gaurd the Tanks and to keep a safe buffer distance from the refugees and the ensuing Chinese army.We lost a few good men in the encounter.And as Gen. O.P.Smith said,"This is not a retreat,as we are fighting in another direction.Semper-Fi.Joseph Gatz

Keywords: On leaving Koto-Ri on our march to the sea.We were the rear gaurd for the 1st Marine Division and attached units.

52-83 I Co and HQ Co and Recon

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Keywords: 1952 to 53 1st Marines i co & hq co & recon

Honor...

Comments: Although I am not a veteran of Korea, yet am a former Recon Marine... The bravest men I have ever abd will ever know... Semper Fidelis

Keywords: 1st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion

perosnal

Comments: My uncle was a Korean War veteran. I remember being impressed by his photo as a child. He recently died. He had no children and no wife at the time of his death. His sister and I are still trying to locate his paperwork.,documents, etc. I think he might have been in this 1st Div Recon. I am not sure. I would apprectiate any information about him . His name was Albert Turinoand was from Brooklyn, N. Y.

Keywords: fort campbell

RECON CO IST MARINE DIV

Comments: I HAD THE HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO SERVE WITH A GREAT GROUP OF RECON MARINES--FROM 1948-50 AT CAMP LE JEUNE, NC AND FROM 1950-51--WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIV RECON CO.--SERVED IN THE 3RD PLT.WHILE IN KOREA-HAD MY RIFLE BLOW-UP AT THE AMBUSH AT SU-DONG-NI--ATE THE TOOTSIE ROLLS DROPPED AT KOTO-RE--CRIED WHEN THEY BURIED THE 117 IN THE MASS GRAVE AT KOTO-RE--WAS IN THE LAST FIRE TEAM TO COME DOWN THE PASS FROM THE TREADWAY BRIDGE-TOOK PART IN OPERATION SUMMITT-CLIMBED DOWN THE KNOTTED ROPES AND WAS PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF"TOWHEY`S RAIDERS SEMPER FI MARINE GOBERT

Keywords: MARINE GOBERT-WILL-INCHON-SEOUL-CHOSIN RES-SPRING OFFENSIVE-OPERATION KILLER-OPERATION SUMMIT HILL 889-PUNCH BOWL.STETTER-SERI-REED-SEFIC-IKE-KASDORF SENN-LEWIS-MOOSE-DIAMOND JOE-NOVAK-SGT.TOWHEY AND MANY MORE.TOOK 11 CRUSIES ON 9 DIFFERENT SHIPS MOST FAMOUS WAS THE USS SEALION-TROOP CARRING SUB. TOOK PART IN OPERATION SUMMITT--1ST TIME ANY USA TROOPS WERE TRANSPORTED FROM A NON-COMBAT TO A COMBAT AREA--SEPT. 1951

Silver Star

Comments: My father was(always will be) a Marine who recieved 3 purple hearts, 3 bronze stars and a silver star for service during the Korean conflict. Lost his sea bag and medals while headed home. Have helped him replace many of them. Convinced him to join the Chosen Few. Cherishes his Kabar and bayonett which he refused to part with??? Why??? Has never spoke of any of his "experiences" that earned him these medals. As dad is getting older he is beginning to show increased intrest in the Corps. I would like to present him with his medals and compile a Framed "CV" of sorts. Can any one direct me on how to obtain this info.

Thanks,

Gene Mark Bagnoli Revdivr@yahoo.com

Keywords: Chosen, Inchon, Seol?, USMC,DI, Eugene (Gene) Bagnoli,Silver and bronze stars 3 purple hearts

1st Marine Div Recon 49-51

Comments: My Uncle James Roger Kenny was 19 when he was killed with four others. They hit a tank mine with a Jeep. If you knew him I would love to hear from you. He was Recon

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First Marine Recon

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my dad, Lindy G. Trowbridge. My dad was a Navy Medic assigned to 1st Marine Recon. I've requested a copy of his DD214 to verify his service. My dad is a three-war veteran. While serving with the Recon in Korea he was wounded, yet he never received the Purple Heart Medal. This was due to the fact that he never reported his wound. He and a couple of the Marines "patched" him up. He told me they did this so he wouldn't be medivac out of his unit. Growing up, I remember this wound would, from time to time flare up and bother him. I would like to verify his wound and surprise him with his Purple Heart.

Keywords: Lindy G. "Doc" Trowbridge

1st Marine Division

Comments: My later father, Robert F. Armstrong, was in the Korean conflict with the 1st Marine Division in the early 1950s. When he was alive, he often talked about his life as a Marine. I would like to know if anyone remembers my father and also if anyone remembers Sgt. Lloyd Smalley of New York who was killed in 1952. The death of Sgt. Smalley deeply touched my father and he often spoke about him. I would appreciate any stories or information you may have. Thank you!

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A Marine Who Traded Liberty for His Own Life~

Comments: My Father! Earl Dean Flowers, Of Anderson In. Was a Corporal during the Korean War, A Silver Star recipient, A Hero! 5 Campaigns in Korea, 7 in Vietnam..that amazing never received the Purple Heart, Never got a scratch, But in Dec. 14th 1999 My Father died, as if he took a bullet.. from Hodgekins lymphoma(sp)Cancer from agent orange, in Vietnam, it had a 30 yr. incubation period, after 5yrs of kemo, his heart gave up in the end, the cancer never got him. Toughest Man i ever knew, To take kemo for 5 YEARS! HOw he stood it i will never know, As a former Marine myself, I can say it was the Marine in him! NEVER SAY DIE!..THE book the chosin, on pg 390, theres a pragraph about him..and i miss him..Semper FI..mark~

Keywords: 1St Marine Division 1st Marines A co.

Silver and Bronze Star Recipients?

Comments: Hi. My grandfather was in the Army and served in the Korean Conflict. He received a Silver Star and a Bronze Star. He wouldn't talk about the experience and never told anyone in our family the reasons for receiving the medals. He died about 14 years ago, and I'm trying to find out how I would go about finding out the reasons for receiving the medals. Please email me at trickman@austin.rr.com if you can help me at all.

Thanks, Toni Rickman

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