Flame Dragons of the Korean War

Comments: Flame Dragons of the Korean war is a new book detailing the history of the Flame Platoon, Headquarters Company, First Tank Battalion, First Marine Division. This 344-page, 6x9 hardbound account of a little-known Marine Corps unit details the Platoon's activities from the landing at Wolmi-do prior to the Inchon Invasion on 15 Sept 50 to the cease fire 27 July 53. Co-authored by Flame Tankers Jerry Ravino and Jack Carty, and produced by Turner Publishing Company, Flame Dragons is a first-hand account of how the nine specialized twin-barreled Sherman Tanks spread havoc with their flame guns, and launched devastating artillery with their 105mm howitzers. It is recalled, not only by members of the Flame Platoon, but tankers from other units within the First Tank Battalion and fellow Gyrenes from the Fifth Marines and Seventh Marines who bore witness to it in the trenches and outposts during the three years of the conflict in the Land of the Morning Calm. Combat, fear, death and bravery often were anything but calm among these Marines who shared their personal experiences in this historical revelation. More than 180 pictures, mostly originals from scrapbooks of tankers, supplement the oratory which is supported by declassified records and told within a general history of First Marine Division activity in the war. Flame Dragons of the Korean War retails for $27.95, plus $3.05 shipping. It is available by sending a check or money order to Flames Dragons, P.O. Box 102, Barrington NJ 08007. Excerpts may be reviewed at www.flamedragons.com where Jerry Ravino or Jack Carty also may be contacted.

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Want to know if anyone knew my father

Comments: My name is Robert Baca and my fathers name was Joe Baca. He would tell me a little about the corp but i lost him back in 95 and all i have now is what i remember and all his paperwork from his time in the marines.

thanks

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EDWARD 'BUD' LOCK

Comments: My uncle joined the marines at age 17 and was sent to Korea and was in the march to Chosin Resevoir. He was awarded the purple heart. Does anyone remember him?

Keywords: Edward "Bud" Lock

'MEN OF CHOSIN' 18TH ANNUAL REUNION

Comments: "MEN 0f CHOSIN" 18th annual reunion 6-27-04 to 6-30-04 at the Sands Regency Hotel, Reno, NV .( 1-800-648-3553 ) Side trips to to Tahoe & Virgina City possible. Contact: Bob Holtzer 775-673-3590 or                             Bill Schulte 636-272-2068

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Looking for friends

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H-E-L-P

Comments: I am looking for the grid co-ordinates of 1/5 1st Mar Div for the months of July, August, Sept 1953 Korea. It was just north of the Imjin-Gang River between Liberty and Freedom Bridges. It was across the road from B/1/5 and the 1st Provisional DMZ Police Company. Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Sgt Joe "Red" Mulkern USMC 1950-1956

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Looking for Dallas Folsom

Comments: My name is Jeremy Kirk and I am a reporter for Pacific Stars and Stripes in Seoul, South Korea. I wrote a story yesterday about a civic group that dropped off an envelope with alleged human remains and a photograph of a dog tag of Dallas Folsom, a Marine with the 5th Regiment, at Yongsan Garrison, the main U.S. Army base in Seoul.

We found out through the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office in Washington, D.C. that Dallas Folsom left North Korea on Dec. 12, 1950, on the USS GM Randall. He stayed in the Marines until the mid-1960s, getting out as a staff sergeant.

The group will only say they obtained the remains in China, and the dog tag is still there. They won't tell us how they came in possesion of the bone fragments or photo of the dog tag.

I'd like to find out if anyone knows Dallas Folsom and if he is still living. Please write me back. Thanks! My story should be on the Stars and Stripes web site within a day or so. If you can find it, type in "Dallas Folsom" in the search window and the story should come up. The address is www.stripes.com.

Sincerely, Jeremy Kirk Seoul correspondent Pacific Stars and Stripes www.stripes.com

Keywords: Dallas Folsom, 5th Marine Regiment

DUNCAN'S 'THIS IS WAR' COVER

Comments: Can someone out there tell me who is on the cover of David Douglas Duncan's Book "This is War". I think (99.9%) that the lead Marine is my Dad. The problem is that my Dad didn't come to Korea until Feb/52 and yes I have been in contact with the Duncan Archives and am yet confused. I took this piture to my cousin who as a little 10 year boy worshipped my Father. After WWII my Dad lived with his Sister and her son who today pointed his finger and said with no doubt in his voice "THAT's HIM!!" That sealed it for me. He cried and so did I. Can some one out there please ask around and see if anyone remembers who that is on the cover of the book of Duncan's that was released in 1951. I can be wrong and would be glad for any resolution .

Keywords: T/Sgt Elgie Wells 1/3/5 Wpns Co. feb 52-Oct 52 Clarence,Bruce,Allen (VEGAS

Searching For William James Aloysius McDowell

Comments: I am trying to locate William James Aloysius McDowell on behalf of his brother, John. He apparently served in Korea at Chosin.

Keywords: William James Aloysius McDowell, 113003 BCO 1 Batt 5 Marines

W/5

Comments: I am Interested in finding any persons that was in the snooper platoon during this time frame please email me at redvik@attbi.com

Keywords: 1st marine div. 5th marines,wpns co.- snoopers from april 1951 to april 1952 - Robert V. Edvik

Sgt. Forest Williams

Comments: I am doing a research paper for school, and i was wondering if anyone knew my grandpa, he was a marine and before going to korea at graduation he was supposed to be the honorman of graduation but got sick and had to let someone else do it for him. Over in Korea he got two presidential awards he was never a POW but i was just curious to see if anyone remembers him.

Keywords: Part of the 5th regiment that was at the landing at Inchon, hauled amunition for artillary, and was on the front line.

Bill Gillen, looking for anyone in his company - hill 1081 - korea 1950-51 ABLE CO. CAPT BARROW

Comments: STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THE COLD AND ALL THOSE KIDS WE LOST.

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3rd Plt

Comments: Is there anyone out there that was here the same time that i was? If so,then please get in contact with me. I want to find the guys that was there when i was there so we can get together and have an reunion.

Keywords: I was in korea in 1951. I was 3rd patt. 5th marines?

Remember the Chosin Few

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served in these areas, during the time indicated.

Keywords: Inchon, Yalau River, Chosin Res. Nov. 1950 to June 11, 1951

LAWRENCE J. CROSSEN

Comments: Lawrence J. Crossen Was my great uncle, and I was very close to him. He passed away on January 16, 2003, and I am trying o find any one who has pictures of him from the war. I found one of the letters he wrote hoe in '51. It reads- Cpl. L.Crossen, 1048429, G.Co,3rd Bn. 5th Marine Reg. 1st Marine Division F.M.F. , % F.P.O. If anyone reading this fought with him, knew him, or has pictures of him, he was very dear to me and I would like to know anything you know Thank You Chris Zerega

Keywords: Cpl. L.Crossen, 1048429, G.Co,3rd Bn. 5th Marine Reg. 1st Marine Division F.M.F.

Frozen Chosin Chosin Few

2nd platoon f-2-5

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with my father Berry Martin 2nd platoon, fox company

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Did you know Frank M. Kautman?

Comments: Still looking for others who might have known my uncle while he was serving in Korea. Please contact me. Thank you.

Keywords: PFC Frank M. Kautman; Fox Company; 38th INF RGT 2nd INF DIV. June 1952-January 1953 (Death, Hostile, MIA).

B-1-11 in support 2-5 and/or 3-5

Comments: Hello, My name is Ira Martin. I've recently began the task of documenting my Grandfather, Donald Martin "Marty"s involvement in Korea. He arrived in Korea April 1951' He was promoted to sergeant upon arrival and commanded the 1st division 11th regiment 1st Battalion Baker Battery (Gun #4?) and served till the truce talks stalemate July 1952'. Its recently come to my attention He may have fired in support of E-2-5 and or G-3-5. He recieved 6 medals altogether not/inc the new unissued Rok medal. He has yet to receive it. He is interested in any serious contacts from baker battery and any forward observers he might have encountered. He's sad the names are gone from memory; Even then, most were nicknames never to be used again off the Peninsula. I've begun documenting his divisions movements during his service with what limited resources I can get. Any Information or Resources would be greatly appreciated and reciprocal if wanted. I've got a couple maps off the web and some random references to the Marines 11th Artillery in some actual diary like info and military docs. My Grandfather has some amazing stories and even more I'd like Help to unlock. My recent interest has already begun to get things going. If interested or know of my Grandfather please contact me imartin@nycap.rr.com for additional contact info. Any Information will be extremely appreciated. I look forward to a serious response. Sincerely, Ira L Martin

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WARREN HOGAN

Comments: HE WAS IN THE CORP OF ENGINEERS AT THE TIME I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY OF THE VETERANS WOULD REMEMBER HIM I WOULD LIKE TO BE CONTACTED.HE WAS FROM oklahoma His name is WARREN hogan

Keywords: He was at camp tarawa waimea hawaii 1944

Looking for info on Pfc William L Gayhart

Comments: Looking for anyone who has any information on any Marine who served in the H-3-5 on Vegas Hill March, 1953. Thank You

http://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/usmc/5mareg_3.htm

Keywords: Outpost Vegas (hill) H-3-5 Marines

LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY GRANDFATHER PFC DENNIS A. HOGAN

Comments: I am looking for info. about my Grand father he was in the Korean War around April of 48 through July 25 of 51. He was in Inchon in Sept.50 and he was also in Seoul Sept.50.. I do not know his unit number. All I know it was 1st Marine Divison -hq 5th Marine. He was a PFC Dennis Albert Hogan. If anyone has any info about him please email me with anything. thank you

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INFO ON VEGAS/CARSON/RENO

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anyone know Ralph Jackson

Comments: Anyone know Ralph Jackson (deceased)? Sorry I don't know unit or anything for sure. He used to talk about a "June the 7th story" when referring to anything that sounds fantastic or unbelievable. I suspect it was something from Korea - but he never told me. I might have to wait 'til I die so I can ask him! Thanks

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Fred C. Spell

Comments: My dad told me about Fred C. Spell and how he would ride shotgun with him on patrols in Subic Bay. He would like to hear from him if anyone knows him please let me know thanks. David Larew

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5TH MARINE REGIMENT PATCH

Comments: Good Morning,

I work for the Marine Corps Association in Quantico, VA. I am currently doing a bit of research for one of our members. He has seen a decal being sold as a "5th Marine Regiment" patch replica and wanted to purchase it to show his pride for fallen brothers of all wars. His concern is this: Is there an official USMC 5th Marine Regiment patch? He wanted to display something that was authentic to the Marine Corps. One key point to this interesting patch is that it has 5 "seahorse" type images located in an "x" shape on the patch with the EGA on the top of the patch and "Fifth Marines" at the bottom of it. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank You in advance.

Semper Fi, Patsy Morris

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