Seeking Information on Charles Ronald Briggs

Comments: Hi,

I am looking for information about my Uncle, Charles Ronald Briggs. He died of wounds in while in Korea on March 5th, 1952. The cercumstances are vague, but I've heard he was killed by artillery fire while he was out getting fuel for soem sort of heater. I don't know if that will ring a bell with anyone.

I am looking for any information with respect to hisa career in the Marines, and would like very much to speak with someone who knew him and served with him overseas.

Charlie Miller

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Gaglio & Ledford

Comments: I took these two kids (I was 18) out on an outpost near Bunker Hill as part of my fireteam somewhere between 10/52-1/53. They took a direct hit in their hole with a 60mm mortar round. Reports had it that one lost one leg the other both. I've thought of them often.

Keywords: C 1 5

John J. Jaskolka B/1/5

Comments: I Placed my father's name into google.com search engine and this website is in memory of someone with the exact name (John J. Jaskolka)who was also a Korean War veteran U.S. Marine. Is this a coincidence?

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Udamni Nov. 28th 1950 Cpl. Allen Bowman KIA

Comments: I am Trying to find anyone who knew my brother and who may know of the location of the temporary grave where he and other Marines are buried in the Udamni area. look at the chaplin's letter on this page = http://cport.com/~tpicker/index.htmlALLEN

Keywords: Tulong pass defense Nov. 28th 1950 Udamni Village 28 marines KIA in initial outbreak of Chineze

1st Btn 5th Marines, Baker Co

Comments: I am Pfc Ralph White's daughter and am interested in finding anyone who served with him. He left Camp Pendleton for Korea in July 1950 with the 1st Marine Reserve and fought in all the major battles. He has mentioned a friend named Tommy, another named Togleman from Baton Rouge and a Sgt. Baker. My father is from Massachusetts.

Keywords: Pfc Ralph White, Baker Co, July 1950 - Feb. 1952 Wounded Oct 1951 during firefight at Korean Farmhouse, Operation SUMMIT

Lt. Col. Kauffman

Comments: Still looking for Lt. Col Kauffman (sp?) who was 1st Bat 5th Marines commander. Scuttlebug was that he made full bird or brigadier general. Would appreciate a reply.

Semper Fi!

Cpl Charles Kanewa

Keywords: Pineapple/coconut; MLR; 1952/1953; H&S 1-5; chief chef.

weapons co 1st bn 5th marines

Comments: I was squad leader in the ata platoon i remember gunney sgt lupo gunney sgt corbitt s sgt banazek pvt charles edwards amos crider donald damon any one who remembers me cpl James H HOLTON Iwould liketo hear from you ill be 70 21 feb semper fi

Keywords: 1952 AND 1954 DISARMED MINESOUT POST 3 HILL 67 EASTERN AND WESTERN FRONT

Edward W Gilmore USMC 669081

Comments: Trying to get information on Edward W Gilmore USMC 669081.I have reason to believe he served in "A" Co 1/5 or a weapons plt or co attached to "A" Co on Inchon landing.Spent first nite at Inchon sleeping in a cemetary after landing.I am putting together a flag and medals case for his daughter whom I work with.Mr Gilmore is now deceased and did not talk to his daughter alot about his Korean War experience.Does anyone have any records of 1/5 50-51? Any help would be greatly appreciated.Send any info to Herb Hoffman at www.hoff128@dellepro.com SEMPER FI

Keywords: Pusan,Inchon,Seoul,Chosin Resevoir,1st Bn 5th Mar Rgt 50-51

B Co

Comments: Would like contact with anyone who served in Korea during my time frame with my unit.

My information is scarce. He was my best friend.He was wearing my watch when killed. He was killed sometime between Jan.,1952 and March, 1952 as close as i can remember. He is not listed on your roster. Any help will be appreciated. Respectfully,

James E. Seawright,Sgt. 1152804

Keywords: Korea June 1951--June 1952

INFO ON 1ST BN MARINE: DEC 1950-JULY 1951

Comments: I'm interested in hearing from anyone who served with the 1st Bn, 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and knew PFC Wayne L. Bay, member of either the battalion weapons company or attached to battalion recon. Best I've been able to find is that he was with this unit between Nov-Dec 1950 and July 1951.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Michael Bay horsfeathers@mho.net

Keywords: Unit Roster/Action Dec 1950-July 1951

1st Bn 5th Marines, 1st Prov MarBrigade

Comments: Am interested in obtaining a roster of 1st Bn 5th Marines, 1stProvBrigade starting August 2, 1950. Especially those that went to Korea with the Brigade and served with the Bn through the Chosen Campaigns.

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Dub Herring

Comments: Someone was looking for a Dub Herring. I work for one who served in the Marines.

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Do you know?

Comments: My Dad was in 1st Sig.Bn Hdqt. Co. 1st Marines. He was injured in February, 1951 and I am looking for someone who can corroborate. His name was John Connors from Massachusetts - THANKS!

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A/1/5

Comments: I am looking to make contact with anyone who served with my father, Robert T. (Bob) Clark, in Korea or later. He retired in 1970. Able-1-5

Keywords: I am looking to make contact with anyone who served with my father, Robert T. (Bob) Clark, in Korea or later. He retired in 1970. Able-1-5 Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 From: stakdgn1@ix.netcom.com (Rebecca L Gilchrist)

I am seaching for any information regarding the 1st Marine Division, 5th Marines,1st provisional Marine Brigade,Able company, 1st Bn., 1st squad, machine gun. in particular someone named pfc.

Cox,and pfc Dixon. from korea get _ go! 1950-1951 (Jan) Our Captain was Captain Stevens we called him"BlackSteve".

Any information you can provide to direct my search would be greatly appriciated!

At the landing at Inchon, the gunner was named Gibson, he was shot, won silver star but still alive. would like to find him if possible also! Lionel Bundy, He was Prisoner of War in North Korea, possible serial # 66642 or #66643 or #66640 one of these is him ,Bundy . Moon and myself enlisted in Marine corps. in 1948, went through boot camp together. After boot camp we split into different outfits, and never heard from Bundy since, would like to know, Have seen Moon on several occations ,, we were the three Muskateer"s while growing up in Ft. Lupton , Colorado!!!!

Edward K. Tidwell.(666421)ser.# p.o.box 492511 Redding ,CA 96049 or ph. my daughter at (408) 286-5542

thanks!!

Looking for Tommy Bear Kinnerman

Comments: I am looking for an AMerican Indian Tommy Bear Kinnerman.We met in the Yokosuka Naval Hospital.We were in adjoing Stryker frames.We came hometo Oakknol Navy Hosp.on the same plane Christmas Day 1950.We kept in touch for some years,then lost contac.He lived in Joplin MO.at that time and I in NJ.Iheard a romer that he moved to an Indian Resv. in OK.I get around now with braces on both legs and a cane.he may still be in a whellchair.Any one knowing his whereabouts please let me know. THANK YOU hoppy

Keywords: Nicknames Rats Hoppy and Birdseye. landeded at Pusan,InchonAND wonsan Wounded Nov.1950.

Looking for Tommy Bear Kinnerman

Comments: I am looking for an AMerican Indian Tommy Bear Kinnerman.We met in the Yokosuka Naval Hospital.We were in adjoing Stryker frames.We came hometo Oakknol Navy Hosp.on the same plane Christmas Day 1950.We kept in touch for some years,then lost contac.He lived in Joplin MO.at that time and I in NJ.Iheard a romer that he moved to an Indian Resv. in OK.I get around now with braces on both legs and a cane.he may still be in a whellchair.Any one knowing his whereabouts please let me know. THANK YOU hoppy

Keywords: Nicknames Rats Hoppy and Birdseye. landeded at Pusan,InchonAND wonsan Wounded Nov.1950.

1/5

Comments: 1ST BATTALION, 5TH MARINES

Keywords: My father, then Maj. Merlin R. ("Ole") Olson served as Exec. Officer, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines from July/August 1950 (Pusan) through March 1951 (Inchon, Seoul, Chosin). I would be interested in any memories anyone might have of him.

When we were young

Comments: W-1`-5 1MAR. DIV.

Keywords: Reno-Vegas-Carson

Wpns

Comments: W-1`-5 1MAR. DIV.

Keywords: Reno-Vegas-Carson

Requesting Records/Info

Comments: I'm trying to verify my father's KW service, and would appreciate any sources wherein I can do this, or if any one out there may have served with him. Information I have up to now suggests he was in the 1/5, though as a reservist, I thought the bulk of them were in the 7th.

Again, any and all info available would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Looking for information or service records on Marine Reservist PFC Wayne L. Bay, 1105011, possibly with a weapons or recon company, 1/5, 1st Marine Division, in Korea 10-50 to 7-51

Trying to find a Lt. Blaylock

Comments: My father Jerry Chase was a squad leader of Charlie Company 1951 - 1952 and fought near the Punchbow and Hill 441. He would love to get in touch of his old Lieutenant Blaylock. According to my dad, he was responsible for keeping a lot of his troops alive. My dad can not remember Mr. Blaylock's first name, but it is believed that he was from Memphis, TN. Any help locating this fellow marine would be greatly appreciated

Keywords: C Company, 1st Platoon, 1st battalion, 5th Marines Regiment, 1st Marine Division, FMF.

reno vegas carson

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C-1-5 Reunion...11/10/2000...Nashville

Comments: C-1-5 Reunion, Nashville Tennessee

Location for the reunion; Club House Inn, 920 Broadway, (B'way and 10th Ave.) Nashville, TN. 37203. Phone: 615-244-0150 (Rooms:$ 79.00 per room plus tax) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Reservation Form

Name_____________Address_____________________Phone #__________

Arrival date_______Departure date________

Room type: smoking___non-smoking___2 double beds___1 King bed___.

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Friday, November 10th: 7:30 PM ... GRAND OLE OPRY *132 seats reserved; more if needed. Price: $ 30.00 per person, includes transportation.. ***WE NEED TO KNOW THIS COUNT EARLY! ***C-1-5 will be acknowledged from the stage.***

Saturday Morning, November 11th: Complimentary full breakfast, hotel dining room. *11:00 AM: Participate in Veterans Day parade (voluntary). Tours of choice available after parade: Bicentennial Capitol Mall, and Historical 2nd Ave., or ride the trolley around Nashville for $3.00, or BS in the ready room. * 7:00 PM: Marine Corps Ball at the Club House Inn Ballroom. Price: $30.00 per person. Attendance optional.

Sunday morning, November 12th: Full complimentary buffet breakfast. *9:00 AM: Nashville City Tour $15.00 per person; a neat, historic city (Optional). *6:00 PM: Farewell Banquet: Hotel Ball Room. $ 24.95 per person (plus gratuity). *A friend of RL and Velma who is a Grand Ole Opry performer may be available to sing at the banquet.

***Some additional features: Two complimentary drinks every night, plus free coffee and tea anytime.

Sharon Stinson from Group Source Travel can assist you with travel plans ... phone # 1-800-800-2519. She is also making the name tags and will need to know the names of those attending and which events they plan to attend. Sharon's address is: Group Source Travel, 5526 Old Hickory Boulevard, Hermitage, TN. 37076. E-mail: group.source@nashville.com . Please identify yourself as with the C-1-5 group. RL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Keywords: C-1-5 Reunion,11/10/2000...Nashville Tennessee.

C-1-5 Reunion...11/10/2000...Nashville

Comments: C-1-5 Reunion, Nashville Tennessee

Club House Inn, 920 Broadway, (B'way and 10th Ave.) Nashville, TN. 37203. Phone: 615-244-0150 (Rooms:$ 79.00 per room plus tax)

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Reservation Form

Name_____________Address_____________________Phone #__________

Arrival date_______Departure date________

Room type: smoking___non-smoking___2 double beds___1 King bed___.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEETING SCHEDULE

Friday, November 10th: 7:30 PM ... GRAND OLE OPRY *132 seats reserved; more if needed. Price: $ 30.00 per person, includes transportation.. ***WE NEED TO KNOW THIS COUNT EARLY! ***C-1-5 will be acknowledged from the stage.***

Saturday Morning, November 11th: Complimentary full breakfast, hotel dining room. *11:00 AM: Participate in Veterans Day parade (voluntary). Tours of choice available after parade: Bicentennial Capitol Mall, and Historical 2nd Ave., or ride the trolley around Nashville for $3.00, or BS in the ready room. * 7:00 PM: Marine Corps Ball at the Club House Inn Ballroom. Price: $30.00 per person. Attendance optional.

Sunday morning, November 12th: Full complimentary buffet breakfast. *9:00 AM: Nashville City Tour $15.00 per person; a neat, historic city (Optional). *6:00 PM: Farewell Banquet: Hotel Ball Room. $ 24.95 per person (plus gratuity). *A friend of RL and Velma who is a Grand Ole Opry performer may be available to sing at the banquet.

***Some additional features: Two complimentary drinks every night, plus free coffee and tea anytime.

Sharon Stinson from Group Source Travel can assist you with travel plans ... phone # 1-800-800-2519. She is also making the name tags and will need to know the names of those attending and which events they plan to attend. Sharon's address is: Group Source Travel, 5526 Old Hickory Boulevard, Hermitage, TN. 37076. E-mail: group.source@nashville.com . Please identify yourself as with the C-1-5 group. RL

~~~~~ Y'all come down now ... hea'h! ~~~~~

Keywords: C-1-5 Reunion, 11/10/2000...Nashville, Tennessee.

Who knew Joe Cloyd Garrett

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known Joe Cloyd Garrett. He was involved in the following combat operations: seizure of Inchon Capture of Seoul Wonsan-Hungman,Chosin Campaign If you knew him or have any info please get in contact. Thanks so much! Stacy Garrett

Keywords: Baker Company, 5th Marine Regiment under Col. Ike Fenton

Seeking Information

Comments: My great uncle was a member of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Division in Korea in March 1953. He was lost that day, but his body was returned to the States for burial. Seeking any information on his last days and those who served with him.

Keywords: Korea, 1953, Reno, Vegas March 26

Baker Bandits 1951

Comments: Piner was PltSgt, 2nd Plt B-1-5, in '51. He was from Arkansas and his sn was 291073. Anyone know if he is still alive - address??

Keywords: S/Sgt William "Willie" Piner

5TH MARINES 1ST MARINE DIV

Comments: PFC THOMAS C BRUCE CO A 5TH MAINE,1ST MARINE DIV, WAS KIA DEC 7,1950. WE ARE LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN HIM OR OTHER INFORMATION DURING THIS TIME.

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A-1-5 (DEC 1951 - FEB 1953)

Comments: Looking for info on those who were in Able Co, 1st Batallion, 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. I was in Korea from December 1951 to February 1953. Also looking for men I was in Boot Camp at Parris Island with from July to September 1951 (Platoon 302, 16th Draft), especially Robert Raab (NJ), Gus Erat (MD), Louis Jordan (MD), James Walsh (NY).

Keywords: Outpost 3, Whitehorse Hill, Platoon members Kelly, Milewski, Givens, Giuliana, Durken; Platoon leader Raymond Murphy.

Info on Baker Bandits

Comments: Want to rejoin Baker Bandits Address? Anyone remember me?

Keywords: Was in Korea from March 1951-52

Looking for Info

Comments: I am planning to attend the reunion in Nashville, TN this november.

Keywords: Chosin/ I am trying to find out which platoon I was attached. I was a barman and my asst. was Anderson (last name) from GA.

chosin few

Comments: look for ski wariniski neb and daniel c conley ky mildstead ky

Keywords: inchon wonsan chosin

Still alive and doing well

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Looking for fellow Marines that served with my father in Korea.

Comments: Hello. I am looking for any Korean Vet that may have served with my father during the war. My father was with the 5th Marines, 1st division, Baker Co. His name is Edward (Nick) Falconio. He was wounded on May 31st, 1951. My mother needs information about my fathers experience on this date when he was wounded because the V.A. has lost all of my fathers records and my dad has since died of complications stemming from those injuries. If anyone can help us we would appreciate it. My dad was the greatest man I have ever known. He truely was my hero. Thank you. Sincerely, Mayr Ann Winslow.

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COMBAT VET FORGOTTEN WAR AND PROUD OF IT

Comments: a man first but a Marine forever

Keywords: outpost reno-vegas-carson

Looking for fellow Marines - Inchon

Comments: I was in Korea from August 2, l950 thru the Inchon Landing September 15, l950

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Baker Bandits

Comments: Looking for anyone who might know of this Marine Kennison,Ed or Clyde served Korea,Frozen Chosin(we think)any info would be greatly appreciated.Thank You.This day of Rememberance is needed to pass on to the younger folks. Lest All shall be Forgotten. Sincerly,Jackson.Sgt U.S.Marines 69-76

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WpnsCo/1Bn5thM/1MarD 9/51

Comments: Would like to contact anyone that knew SSgt James Robert (Bob) Williams died of wounds 9/30/51. from Oregon, Re-tread WW11. Vey good friend reason I joined the Corps was his demeanor. Widow wont talk about any of this. I was attached to MAG-12 so we were not together. Bill Parker Sgt USMC email bparker@eaznet,com

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C/1/5 LOOKIN FOR VETS

Comments: LOOKING FOR "DUB" HERRING - SERVED WITH HIM IN 1ST MARINE DIV, CHARLIE CO., 5TH REGIMENT, 1ST BAT. ANY BUDDIES PLEASE REPLY - MY NAME IS NATHAN PARNELL FROM ALABAMA

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Sgt John Johanix [or Johannix}

Comments: On behalf of a friend who is a Korean War Marine veteran [West Coast Marine], I am trying to find out if Sgt. John Johanix or Johannix of Hibbing, MN, who served between 1950 and 1954 in the Marine Corps and in Korea, is still alive or whether he made it out of Korea alive, even if he is no longer living now. If anyone has information about this Marine, please send me contact information, and I shall pass it on to the Marine Korean War veteran who is looking for Sgt Johanix.

Keywords: Ed Note: 12/15/2007: From: "Travers,Megan" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 12:54 PM Subject: KWP EMAIL

John Johanix of Hibbing, Minnesota passed away in June of 2002. He was a Marine in the Korean War during those years that you specified.

A/1/5

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I would like to speak to someone who served with my father in A/3/5 between 1/51 and 12/51. His name is Robert T. Clark and he was a machine gunner with this company.

Thanks Dennis Clark

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A-1-5 Korea Reunion August 2000 San Diego

Comments: ABLE CO,1ST BN,5TH MARINES 1950

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C/1/5 Wymer KIA

Comments: hi my name is linda and RobertDarrel Wymer he was my consin.can any one tell me how he was kill. are what he was like you see he die befor i was born. HE was a marines in the korea war 1 MAR DIV HE WAS DIED 11/28/1950. thank you linda

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W-1-5 ATA PLATOON 11-52 TO 12-53

Comments: Lawrence Kunzweiler 1157181 KIA 5 Mar 5th was in my Pltoon. I also new Ralph ' David" Fly Corpsman.

New of Sgt Lupo But been along time

Keywords: On OP Rino 3-26-27-28-1953 with " C' Co. Was with ATA Plt Wonded on the 26th

B/1/5 SGT E5 URAL DORSEY KIA 1953

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C/1/5

Comments: C HARLIE CO 1ST BAL 5TH MARINES

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A/1/5 Marion Pike

Comments: MY FATHER IN LAW SERVED WITH MANY EVEN AT CHOSIN THERE IS SOMEONE HE IS LOOKING FOR HIS NAME IS MARION PIKE THEY WERE BUDDIES AND AFTER THE WAR LOST TRACK OF EACH OTHER MY FATHER IN LAWS NAME IS VERNON WINGATE HE IS DOING FINE AND IN GREAT HEALTH, HE DOESN'T TALK TO MUCH ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED THERE BUT IS WONDERING WHAT HAPPENED TO ALOT OF THE GUYS HE SERVED WITH. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Keywords: A COMPANY 1ST. BATT. 5TH REGIMENT 1ST MARINE DIV.

A/1/5

Comments: 2ND PLT ABLE CO

Keywords: LOOKING FOR SGT. RALPH BALARA, HE WAS PLT. SGT 2ND PLT. ALSO BILL WHITE, WIA MAY 4 52

A-1-5

Comments: A-1-5

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