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Entry: 81829 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	PARIS ISLAND JAN 1952 PLATOONS 73,76 AND 89
MICHAEL GONZALEZ JR wrote on January 23, 2012 CITY AND STATE: HOLTSVILLE NY UNIT: 4.2 MORTAR BATTALION 5TH MARINES 1ST DIVISION KOR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone was in Paris Island from Jan 22nd 1952 in platoons 73, 76 or 89 I have his year book and would be willing to photocopy it for anyone who was in either platoon and would like to see their picture and the roster. Keywords: My Dad was an ammo carrier then a forward observer(topographical surveyor) served in Korea from September 52-July 53 cease fire he was in Reno, Carson and Vegas

Entry: 80245 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LOOKING FOR FELLOW MARINES
BEVERLY ROBERTSON wrote on September 3, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords: I am looking for anyone who served with or has memories of my brother, James Thomas Hamilton, 5th marine reg. F Co, 2 Bn,, 1 marine division. He was KIA 17 Sept 1951. He lost his brother on 12 Sept 1951, Kenneth Carroll Hamilton. I was 9 years old when they were brought home. Would dearly love to hear from anyone who knew served with them or had family that did. Bless you all!

Entry: 79863 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LOOKING FOR UNIT INFORMATION - HM2 A.J. NITCHMAN
PETER NITCHMAN wrote on August 4, 2011 CITY AND STATE: PLAISTOW NH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for information about the unit, company level, that my father HM2 Arthur (Pappy) Nitchman (FMF) served with. He was assigned to 1stBn 5th Marines on 25 May 1952. He sent a clipping from the Stars and Stripes about a major battle the unit was in for a hill called " Hell's Twin ". Keywords:

Entry: 79625 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LLEFT CAMP PENDLETON FOR KOREA IN DEC. 1951
DAVID CALEF SR. wrote on July 14, 2011 CITY AND STATE: ANAHEIM CA UNIT: B CO., 1ST BN., 5TH MARINE REGIMENT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Prior to Pendleton served on BB62 USS New Jersey. Landed Korea Jan., 1952 - wounded Nov., 1952 - retired Mar., 1953.

Entry: 79577 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LOOKING FOR FATHER'S COMBAT MARINE FRIENDS
GEORGE KATTLEMAN JR. wrote on July 9, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SIDNEY OH UNIT: C. 1ST BATTALION 5TH MARINE REGIMENT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Anyone who might have known my dad George Kattleman Sr who served with Charlie Company 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment. Lieutenat Colonel John Stevens was the Battalion Commander. He was on the USS General William Mitchell. Was in the Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin Reservior and wounded in Hagaru, East Hill. And at the Hwachon Battle at the Punch Bowl June 15th 1951. iHe was also on th USNS PVT. Sadao S Munemori

Entry: 79051 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LOOKING FOR INFO HM ROBERT (BOB) HORNER
TAMARA HORNER wrote on May 27, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My husband and I are trying to find more information about his Father, Robert "Bob" Horner. We have his DD214 and he was WIA on 28 MAR 53, in Vegas. He was a medical corpsman...but we do not know anymore than a date and 1st Marine division and his WIA info to place him perhaps in the 5th or 7th to be in Vegas on 28 Mar?? Any info you might have or any vets that remember him please contact me with info. Keywords: HM Robert "Bob" Horner, Vegas, 1953

Entry: 78480 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LOOKING FOR BUDDIES
CONRAD HASSEL wrote on April 6, 2011 CITY AND STATE: GAINESVILLE VA UNIT: 3RD PLATOON, SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Looking for anyone with whom I served during 1952 - 1953 Keywords: Bunker Hill, The Hook, Outpost Yellow

Entry: 77689 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	A CO. 1ST. BN., 5TH MARINES.
BETTY RUTH DIALS HUMBLE wrote on February 1, 2011 CITY AND STATE: WHEELERSBURG OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for PFC.Delorosa Perez (Cucho),Pfc.John w. Owens, Pfc. John M. Dolan, Pfc. Joe Copley, Pfc. Thomas G. Mitchell, home address at that time was Rt. 2, Benham, Virginia, for Pfc. Mitchell. PFc. Perez was wounded the same night was killed also Pfc. Carl Gressmanthe same night. A total of 9 Marines were killed from A Co. My brother was first reported missing. I think Lt. Hunt Kerrigan was the Platoon Leader. I have a letter from Warrant Officer, U.S. Marines Casualty Section. " According to this report, he lost his life as the result of a missile wound sustained while he was engaged in combat at Tongp-yonch'on,Korea on 17 July 1953". Keywords: A Co. 1St Bn., 5th Marines July 17, 1953.

Entry: 77682 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT KNEW MY UNCLE
CHRIS FOLSTER wrote on January 31, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to find anyone that served with my great-uncle SGt Harold MacIsaac. I know that he served in the 1/5 Marines, but I do not know what company. Keywords: 1st Battalion/5th Marines

Entry: 77488 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	IN MEMORY
THOMAS E. (T.E.) MOORE wrote on January 16, 2011 CITY AND STATE: ESTERO FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: IN MEMORY OF THE U.S. MARINES OF PATROL #8,(B/1/5). "PER USMC HISTORY". PATROL #8, OF BAKER COMPANY,1ST. BATTALION, 5TH.MARINES WAS SENT OUT ON A ANTI-GUERRILLA OPERATION, IN THE MOUNTAINS SURROUNDING THE PORT CITY OF POHANG-DONG, WITH SOUTH KOREAN POLICEMEN, WHO SERVED AS GUIDES, AND INTERPRETERS. THE PATROL WAS SENT OUT ON 28,JAN.1951, TO BE PICKED UP BY A MOTOR PATROL, THREE DAYS LATER. PATROL #8 FAILED TO RETURN. LATER, A KOREAN WOMAN TOLD AMERICANS, SHE WITNESSED ON 29,JAN.1951, THE PATROL SURRENDER TO NORTH KOREAN GUERRILLAS WHO HAD SET UP AN AMBUSH ON A TRAIL NEAR HER VILLAGE. THE MARINES WERE KEPT IN A HOUSE. ON 5,FEB.1951, SHALLOW GRAVES WERE DUG BY THE MEN. TEN MARINES WERE EXCUTED BY BAYONET, BY GUERRILLAS AND SOLDIERS. TEN ROC SOLDIERS, AND FOUR NATIONAL POLICEMEN WERE ALSO EXCUTED. A 2ND.ROK DIVISION PATROL FOUND THE BODIES ON 7,MARCH,1951 OF THE ATROCITY. TWO NORTH KOREAN LIEUTENANTS CONFESSED TO THE KILLINGS. THE ATROCITY WAS REPORTED TO THE UNITED NATIONS.------ GOD BLESS THOSE BRAVE MARINES.------------------------ Keywords: PATROL #8--------------

Entry: 76100 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	REMEMBER JACK RAYMOND HARRALSON
DONNA HARRALSON MILLICAN wrote on September 9, 2010 CITY AND STATE: BROKEN ARROW OK UNIT: C COMPANY 1ST BATT. 5TH MARINES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I just returned from a trip to Seoul, South Korea. I am even more interested in finding anyone who remembers my father, Jack Raymond Harralson, who enlisted in Dallas, Texas in 1949. He left San Diego on August 18, 1950 headed to Japan then to Korea. He was aboard the USS Henrico September 15 1950 and participated in the Inchon landing. He was wounded September 22 1950 and was sent to Japan to a hospital. I would be interested in talking to anyone who knew him, had pictures of him or participated in the Inchon landing with him. He passed away in 1988. I am trying to get an idea of him as a young man to pass along to my children and grandchildren. Donna Harralson Millican Keywords: Battle of Inchon; USS Henrico;

Entry: 76098 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	REMEMBER JACK RAYMOND HARRALSON
DONNA HARRALSON MILLICAN wrote on September 9, 2010 CITY AND STATE: BROKEN ARROW OK UNIT: C COMPANY 1ST BATT. 5TH MARINES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I just returned from a trip to Seoul, South Korea. I am even more interested in finding anyone who remembers my father, Jack Raymond Harralson, who enlisted in Dallas, Texas in 1949. He left San Diego on August 18, 1950 headed to Japan then to Korea. He was aboard the USS Henrico September 15 1950 and participated in the Inchon landing. He was wounded September 22 1950 and was sent to Japan to a hospital. I would be interested in talking to anyone who knew him, had pictures of him or participated in the Inchon landing with him. He passed away in 1988. I am trying to get an idea of him as a young man to pass along to my children and grandchildren. Donna Harralson Millican Keywords: Battle of Inchon; USS Henrico;

Entry: 76060 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	1ST BATTALION, 5TH MARINES 1941 - 1944
LINDIE CHANDLER wrote on September 6, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Looking for information on the 1st battalion, 5th Marines. My Dad Albert Dupuis served with this unit and spent some time in Australia between 3/43 to 9/43. Would like to know when the unit arrived in Melbourne and from where. Keywords:

Entry: 75908 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	1ST 5TH ABLE COMPANY 51-52
BRAD BILLER wrote on August 24, 2010 CITY AND STATE: GREEN BAY WI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone that served with my Brother (Bill Biller) in 1st 5th Able Company 1951-52. He is in poor health and would very much like to reunite him with any of his buddies. He talks about the regret he has for not keeping in contact with these men. He remembers a Harvey Hoffman who was from Pontiac Michigan and a man by the last name of Maluski who he thought was from Chicago. Any help would be very appreciated. Keywords: 1st 5th Able company 51-52

Entry: 75549 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LOREN KNAPP, PEORIA, IL
CHRISTOPHER MCANDREWS wrote on July 23, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grand father is Loren Knapp, Peoria, IL. Looking for information about him during the war. Keywords: Loren Knapp, Peoria, IL

Entry: 75016 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	REMEMBER JULY 27TH 1953?
JIM BREWSTER wrote on June 8, 2010 CITY AND STATE: TACOMA WA UNIT: BAKER CO., 1ST BN 5TH MARINES, 1ST MAR DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Was in the trench on the afternoon and evening of July 27, 1953 when the white phosphorus flares hurled into the air signaling the end of the war. Baker company then provided guards for Panmunjom after that. I was the jeep driver transporting guards to and from Panmunjom for a couple of months after the end, before completing my tour. Keywords: Camp Casey, Outpost Hedy,Panmunjom

Entry: 74653 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	RUSSELL NEAL WAMBAUGH (NEAL)
NANCY WAMBAUGH wrote on May 11, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If you served and know my father in-law any information would be wonderful. Keywords: 1st Batalion, 5th Marines, 1st Mardiv (1960) Truck Company. Russell Neal Wambaugh from Muskegon, MI (He went by Neal) Camp Pendelton, Ca

Entry: 74404 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	KOREA 1953-1955
R. MITCHELL wrote on April 18, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: ABLE COMPANY, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT, 1ST MARINE DIVI SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My husband, Denis Mitchell served in the Marines in Korea from November 1953 - March 1955. Some of the guys called him by nick-name "Red" due to his red hair. Two particular individuals he's mentioned from his unit are: George "Bud" Duncan and Gabriel DeMaria If there are any members of his unit who remember him, or know anything about or how to locate George or Gabriel, please email. Keywords: Able Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division

Entry: 74264 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	PFC CARLOS L ROBLES
ALBERTO SIFUENTES wrote on April 8, 2010 CITY AND STATE: PITTSBURG CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello to all, I am the nephew of Carlos Robles who was KIA 9/1/1950. On behalf of his sister, my mother, I am trying to compile a time line of what occurred - wonderful site - and now am asking for your help in drafting the personal aspect. If anyone knew him, has photographs or any other information - I would be indebted to you. God Bless and Thank You! Keywords: 5th Marine Regiment (B CO 1 BN 1st Marine Div.

Entry: 73763 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	MAYNARD LEE HIGHLEY
STEVE HIGHLEY wrote on March 1, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Lost my uncle.. Maynard Lee Highley November 15, 1950. Died 5 years before I was born. Really never heard anything about him. Keywords: Chosen river action

Entry: 72882 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LOOKING FOR MY BROTHER
CAROLYN NEESE wrote on December 25, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MOBILE AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: so please if you have any information on him or know who he is please tell him about this letter, and a few years back someone told me that he moved back to germany and got married... please help me find him if you can.. thank you from the bottom of a nervious sisters heart Keywords: my half brother served in the army and all i know is he was stationed in germany he was born in mississippi and his name is charles ray sheppard and our fathers name was luther charles sheppard or lc for short and he worked for mongomery elevators before he passed away years ago. and i would very much like to meet my brother one day...your little sister carolyn neese.

Entry: 72358 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	PFC DANNY BALLAM
SAM CORSO wrote on November 14, 2009 CITY AND STATE: CHAMPLAIN NY UNIT: B-1-5- 1ST MAR DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I was a Cpl machine gunner attached to first platoon,Danny was a rifleman in 1st squad and we were always together--he was KIA on 17 june 1951--in 1954 i was a DI on parrris island when the dody was returned--i escorted hm home to Lynn Mass where his family lived. he is now buried at St Joeeoh Cemetary in peabody mass--anyone remember him or me Keywords: chopper---hawaii marines--pusan inchon-seoul-chosin etc

Entry: 72175 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	5TH MARINE DIVISION
CYNTHIA FERGUSON-ROBINSON wrote on November 1, 2009 CITY AND STATE: CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have a Japanese flag(white w/red dot)signed by the 5th Marine Division "B"Co.1st Bn. 27th Reg.(that is how it is hand written on the top of the flag). if anyone is interested in seeing a picture of it or wants to know if there is a particular name on it I would be happy to share it. Keywords:

Entry: 71580 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LOOKING FOR INFO ON PFC ANDREW CORDOVA
RAUL ARELLANO wrote on September 11, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SAN ANTONIO TX UNIT: 433RD AIR WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am compiling a history of family members who served in the military, from WW II to the present. Keywords: Personal friends, battles, units, etc.

Entry: 71475 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	SEARCHING FOR MEMBERS OF MY GROUP IN KOREA 1950-1952
BILLY TAYLOR wrote on September 1, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ARLINGTON TX UNIT: CO A 1ST BN 5TH MAR 60MM MORTAR SQUAD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: 1st squad sq leader sgt Jack Carpenter,Gunner Cpl James,Asst Gunner Pfc Gray,1st Ammo Carrier Me Pfc Billy Taylor,2nd Ammo Carrier Cpl Dykes,3rd Ammo Carrier Pfc Gaines,4th Ammo Carrier Pfc Peden. 2nd squad sq leader Cpl Tucker,Gunner Pfc White,Asst Gunner Pfc Ramsey,1st Ammo Carrier Pfc Cruckshank,2nd Ammo Carrier Pfc Bond,3rd Ammo Carrier Pfc Doskey,4th Ammo Carrier Pfc Izenberger. 3rd squad sq leader cpl Cleney,Gunner Pfc Polzer,Asst Gunner Pfc Adams,1st Ammo Carrier Cpl Young,2nd Ammo Carrier Pfc Gray,3rd Ammo Carrier Pfc Pella, No 4th Ammo Carrier in this Squad. Pltoon Leader Lt Allelison Pltoon Sgt Sgt Zeberikia I have pictures of all and would like to get in touch with them or their families Keywords: 1st squad,2nd squad,3rd squad, personal friends,60mm mortar squads,Co A 1stBn 5thMar.

Entry: 70692 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	HAROLD MACISAAC
CHRIS FOLSTER wrote on June 24, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any one who might have known my great-uncle Harold MacIsaac. I believe that he was part of the 1/5 Marines, but I don't now what company. Keywords: Harold MacIsaac

Entry: 70626 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	BOOT CAMP PARRIS ISLAND 1951
BILL DOVE wrote on June 19, 2009 CITY AND STATE: RALEIGH NC UNIT: BOOT CAMP 1951 PARRIS ISLAND SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: TRYING TO LOCATE ANYONE WHO WAS AT PARRIS ISLAND IN JAN. OF 1951. SGT ARAQUE PLT SGT. WHO WAS LATER IN KOREA, 1951. Keywords:

Entry: 70585 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	SILVER STAR (MY DAD
BELLAN GORNICK wrote on June 16, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad Never talked much about his time in korea but I was wondering if anyone new my dad. He was 17 when he first went to the Marines and received a silver star for his actions during a battle. I believe he was in the 1st Marines, I know his uniform had a green and red aiguillette. Keywords: William Allen Helgeson

Entry: 70348 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	ANYONE REMEMBER DONALD OWEN WOOD
JACK GESTON wrote on May 28, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ESCONDIDO CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone that remembers my Uncle, Cpl Donald Owen Wood. Don served with Company A 1st Bn 5th Mar Reg during the Korean War. He was KIA on 18 Aug 1950 at Obong-Ni Ridge. Anyone who knew or may have pictures of him, please contact me. My name is Jack A Geston, former Marine Sergeant and nephew of Donald Owen Wood. Semp Phi Keywords: Cpl Donald Owen Wood. Company A 1st Bn 5th Mar Reg KIA on 18 Aug 1950 at Obong-Ni Ridge.

Entry: 70268 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	MERLIN OLSON 1/5 KOREA
MORGEN OLSON wrote on May 23, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone has any information about Merlin Olson, Executive Officer for 1/5 in Korea, could you please respond to this message. Im his grandson and I would like to know more about his since I never met him. Also, Im doing a school project on him, so battles as well as personal stuff would help Thanks! Keywords: Merlin Olson "Ole"

Entry: 70254 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	DOES ANYONE REMEBER DONALD COLEMAN
ANGELA WEISS wrote on May 22, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello everyone, first thank you so much service. You do not get the credit you deserve, my husband is on his 4th Iraq deployment so I understand your sacrifice. I am trying to find out some information for my grandfather, Donald Coleman. I belive he was a radio operator in Headquarters Co. (?). He has always been there for my husband returns home, so I would like to be able to honor him with a little bit of his history. If you remember serving with him or anything about him please get in touch with me Thank You! Keywords: Japan, Pusan

Entry: 70121 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	CHARLIE COMPANY C -1 -5
JOHNNY MILLER SR. wrote on May 10, 2009 CITY AND STATE: KIHEI HI UNIT: CHARLIE CO C - 1 - 5 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 69968 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	C-1-5 RAYMOND DONOHUE
ANDREA NEUTZLING wrote on April 24, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandpa is Raymond Donohue, he's still alive, but I'm trying to gether up more information from his time in Korea and any possible pictures of him someone might have. He doesn't talk about it much, but I do know he was at Reno when it was over ran. I'm actually wanting to try and compile information about the Nevada Triangle in order to try and create a book about it, as it is a piece of military history not in the books. Keywords: Out Post RENO, C-1-5

Entry: 69664 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	BILL HEPP RE: GAGLIO AND LEDFORD C 1 5
EDWARD GAGLIO wrote on March 27, 2009 CITY AND STATE: RIDGELEY WV UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I believe my father was one of those kids in that OP with you PFC Charles (Chuck) Gaglio. Keywords:

Entry: 69395 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	HAL D. MOORE TEXAS
BILL DOVE SR. wrote on March 7, 2009 CITY AND STATE: RALEIGH NC UNIT: 5TH REGIMENT 1ST DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: STILL TRYING TO LOCATE HAL D. MOORE FROM TEXAS WHO SERVED WITH ME IN KOREA 1951....ANY INFORMATION APPRECIATED. SEMPER FI Keywords: HAL D. MOORE

Entry: 69384 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	DID YOU SERVE WITH MY DAD? REGGIE
MARK REGENAUER wrote on March 5, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ROCHESTER NH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm sure this is a long shot and I don't have a lot of information. My father, Adolph (Reggie) Regenauer was a Sargent in Korea, 1st Bn 5th Marines. He was from Waukegan Illinois. I would love to make contact with anyone who knew him. If anyone reading this can tell me how to find out more about where he was and what he did while in Korea I would be forever grateful! I do have some other miscelaneous info and pictures that may help? Keywords:

Entry: 69234 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	C-1-5 1STMAR DIV KOREA 1953
JOHNNY MILLER SR. wrote on February 22, 2009 CITY AND STATE: KIHEI HI UNIT: C-1-5 1ST MARINE DIV. 1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: looking for any one who served in my outfit

Entry: 68996 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	SGT WALTER KURES
JOHN CAMERATTA wrote on February 6, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: walter kures, where still looking for you. MIA? Keywords:

Entry: 68681 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	JOE S. FLORES BAKER COMPANY 3RD PLATOON
LAURA ZUNIGA wrote on January 15, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SAN ANTONIO TX UNIT: BAKER COMPANY 1ST BATTALION 5TH MARINES 1ST DIVISI SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Anyone in the firefight at Hill 907 please contact my father Joe S. Flores, (210) 533-1095, 3810 Skylark, San Antonio, Tx 78210. Keywords: Marine Corporal Joe S. Flores, age 78 (2009) San Antonio, Texas is searching for Robert Garrison orginally of Laurel Nebraska, Gilbert Tellez of Clifton, AZ, Melvin Guy Wagstaff of Murray, Utah, Erwin Jackson of Sacaton, AZ. Please call (210) 533-1095. Firefight at Hill 907 June 17th 1951.

Entry: 68556 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	5TH REGT 1ST BN CO B HILL 202 13 AUG 50
ERIC SPERGER wrote on January 6, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SARANAC LAKE NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I am doing a research project on the 8 Marines left behind during a hurried withdraw from Hill 202 on 13Aug50. I believe those left behind and listed as KIA are Cpl Joseph Remine,PFC Arkie Parrish, PFC Spencer Meldrum,PFC Gilbert Gaude, PFC Fredie Garcia, PFC Alfredo Carrizales,PFC Herman Bohnke,and PFC Patrick Berkley.They were members of Capt Tobins Co B. If anyone has information on these men or the actions of that day I would appreciate hearing from you. God bless you all who fought and or served in Korea. Keywords: hill 202 13Aug50 Company B

Entry: 68346 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	MARVIN MARVEL
TIM MARVEL wrote on December 22, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BLOOMINGTON IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I am looking for contacts/old buddies for my grandfather, Marine PFC. Marvin D Marvel, might have gone by "Captain." Marvin served in the Marines from 1949 until 1952. He was wounded on 11-28-1950 and received a Purple Heart for his wounds. At a point, Marvin served with 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, Korea 1950 with Brigade A. He served as a Drill Instructor at Parris Island, prior to being sent to Korea. He passed away and is/has been my absolute personal hero. I would like to communicate with any other Marine who may have served with him. Thank you Keywords: Marvin Marvel, C/1/5 Marines, Received Purple Heart from wounds received on November 28, 1950 in North Korea

Entry: 67914 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	B-1-5 THIRD PLATOON
ARTHUR REID JR. wrote on November 17, 2008 CITY AND STATE: LITTLESTOWN PA UNIT: B-1-5 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: It was my privilege to serve with some of the best and bravest men I have ever had the honor of knowing. Cpl. Daniel Ballem was one of my best friends. He lost his life trying to pull our wounded platoon leader, Lt. Charles Cooper, out of the line of fire on Hill 907. The list is long of the KIA and WIA who served with honor and courage. I was in the first squad, third platoon, of B (Baker) Company, 5th Marines. Our Officers and Platoon Sergeants were mainly WW2 vets who knew how to lead against the N. Korean and Chinese we came up against. We were fortunate to have such dedicated Marines as our leaders. Keywords: Hill 907 and a number of others. I would like to pay tribute to Cpl. Wilfred Jaussaud, a WW2 vet of Saipan and Tinian, who took a number of us young and inexperienced Marines under his wing and taught us how to do what we were sent to Korea to do. He came through WW2 without a scratch and was wounded twice in Korea - his last wound sent him home.

Entry: 67365 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	BOOT CAMP 1950 SGT ARAQUE
BILL DOVE SR. wrote on September 29, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: B CO 1ST BAT 5TH REG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: TRYING TO LOCATE ANYONE WHO WAS IN SGT ARAQUES PLT AT PARRIS ISLAND IN JAN. 1950. THE SARGE LATER SERVED WITH ME IN KOREA 1951 AS A PLT SGT BAKER CO 1ST BAT 5TH REG. SEMPER FI Keywords:

Entry: 67021 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	MY DAD
JESSE MCCLOUD wrote on August 28, 2008 CITY AND STATE: HAYDEN AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Jesse F. McCloud, passed away on July 1, 2004 just 3 months after my youngest daughter was born. It was a tremendous blow to the entire family, my middle child took it very badly. His grandfather was not only his best buddy but his hero too. My father served in both Korea and Viet Nam, 5th Marine Regiment 1st Bn. I would greatly appreciate any knowledge, stories, information that anyone could provide for me about my father. He didn't talk about his time in the Service and when he got out he worked a lot to support the family he so loved so I have nothing to tell my kids about their granddaddy. I need to know about my father and I need to be able to tell my kids about him too; please help if you can. Thank you and God bless all of our service men and women. Keywords: 5th Marine Regiment 1st Bn.

Entry: 66986 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	ABLE COMPANY !ST BATT 5TH MARINES
RICHARD KELLEY wrote on August 26, 2008 CITY AND STATE: LEBANON IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with my father William Lewis Kelley in Korea. He was wounded twice. His family was living in Elmira NY at the time he enlisted. He spoke little about Korea until he was dying of leukemia last year. I have photos taken of him and several friends from training at Camp Pendleton, from Korea, and from some rowdy R and R in Japan. ;-) I am a disabled former Marine myself and am looking to fill in the gaps in my understanding of my father. Any help would be appreciated. Semper Fi !! Keywords: Able Company 1st Bat 5th Marines

Entry: 66448 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	CAPTAIN/MAJOR RAYMOND
H.J. PARK wrote on July 11, 2008 CITY AND STATE: YOUNGJU, KYUNG BUK KB UNIT: KSC(KOREAN SERVICE CORPS) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for Captain(or Major) Raymond, Company Commander, H and S, the 1st BN. I was a Korean Interpetor during Korean War in 1951-1952. Keywords: Park, Soyang-gang, Hongchun, Hoengsung, Inje

Entry: 66421 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	LOOKING FOR INFO ON RECKLESS THE MARE
NORMAN CHAMPAGNE SR. wrote on July 9, 2008 CITY AND STATE: NORTH SYRACUSE NY UNIT: DOG CO. 2/1 KOREA 25TH DRAFT-FIRST OF THE FIRST. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Jack Molin, flameman. He was KIA on Vegas on March 26th, or 27th. Keywords: Entered MLR on Oct. 4th of 52 at Bunker Hill. 25th draft. Spent most of my time on OP Vegas in Dec. 52 thru most of Jan. 53. Also OP-2, Hedy( OP Yellow),Reno blk, Carson, hills 150 and 153. We were all relieved by 25th Div. Around 1st of May. I transferred to 1st Motor Trans. in May. We went back up the last week of June till the 27th of July. I hauled Ammo (155,105,8") for the last 5 weeks to the 11th Marines and about 10 Army Batt. firing in support of the First Div. My buddy who I signed up with was Jack Molin. He was a Flameman with the 5th in the take back of Vegas on March 26th or 27th. He was KIA. Did any of you gravel grunchers know him.

Entry: 66420 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	OPERATION MOUSETRAP
DAVID JEFFERSON wrote on July 9, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BELLINGHAM WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Assisting George M Cagey A Native American from Bellingham, WA. with history of his unit 1st Batt. 5th Marines C. Company, 2nd platoon he has mentioned "Zebra Location" "the Punch Bowl", "Wan Ju Massacre" and Operation Mousetrap. There are differing opinions stating the 5th Marines were not involved, but there is a book "Cheers and tears A Marines Story of combat and peace and War in Korea" and it mentions the 5th marines being involved in this battle. Please send any info. to davidhj@lummi-nsn.gov George has no phone, but he is doing really well. Keywords: Operation Mousetrap, 1st Batt. 5th Marines.

Entry: 65958 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	CORRECTION ON HUGH BATES
WAYNE WIENKE wrote on June 7, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MALTA MT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: A bit of a correction. Hugh Bates received one Bronze Star with combat V, and three Purple Hearts, while serving with Co B, 1/5 in Korea. Keywords:

Entry: 65957 5TH MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BN	CORRECTION ON HUGH BATES
WAYNE WIENKE wrote on June 7, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MALTA MT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: A bit of a correction. Hugh Bates received one Bronze Star with combat V, and three Purple Hearts, while serving with Co B, 1/5 in Korea. Keywords:

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