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5th Marine Regiment - 1st Battalion


221 Messages - Group 25 to 49
Current Message 25 - July 11, 2008
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Entry: 66448
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Captain/Major Raymond

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H.J. Park wrote on 2008-07-11 20:16:33.0

Comments: I am looking for Captain(or Major) Raymond, Company Commander, H & S, the 1st BN. I was a Korean Interpetor during Korean War in 1951-1952.

Keywords: Park, Soyang-gang, Hongchun, Hoengsung, Inje

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Current Message 26 - July 9, 2008
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Entry: 66421
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Looking for info on Reckless the mare

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Norman Champagne wrote on 2008-07-09 11:59:16.0

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.

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Current Message 27 - July 9, 2008
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Entry: 66420
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Operation Mousetrap

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David Jefferson wrote on 2008-07-09 11:56:20.0

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 & 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.

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Current Message 28 - June 7, 2008
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Entry: 65958
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

correction on Hugh Bates

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Wayne Wienke wrote on 2008-06-07 16:58:30.0

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.

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Current Message 29 - June 7, 2008
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Entry: 65957
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

correction on Hugh Bates

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Wayne Wienke wrote on 2008-06-07 16:58:30.0

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.

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Current Message 30 - May 30, 2008
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Entry: 65839
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Information on Hugh Bates?

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Wayne Wienke wrote on 2008-05-30 18:56:01.0

Comments: I'm just looking to see if anyone remembers Hugh Bates? He reportedly received two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart while with B Company, 1/5, from 1949-52.

Hugh's retired and lives in Clanton, Alabama, which is where I'm pretty sure he's spent most of his life.

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Current Message 31 - May 29, 2008
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Entry: 65825
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Looking for Marines in Mortor Squad 5th replacement draft Co. A 1st Bn 5th Mar

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Billy Taylor wrote on 2008-05-29 15:54:04.0

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Keywords: Co. A 1st Bn. 5th Mar. Mortar Squad.

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Current Message 32 - May 2, 2008
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Entry: 65487
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

PFC Santiago Aguirre

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Maria Gu wrote on 2008-05-02 23:48:16.0

Comments: To whom it may concern,

I have personal belonging and further infomation of PFC Santiago Aguirre who was missing during the Korean War. I really like to find and contact his family. However, it is not very easy. If anyone know anything about his family or close friend, any help will be awesome.

Thanks a lot. Hope can some good news soon. I will check my email every day.

Maria

Keywords: Santiago Aguirre

family

body

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Current Message 33 - February 3, 2008
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Entry: 64145
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

looking forBuddies of Hugh Douglas Dials

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BETTY R. (DIALS) Humble wrote on 2008-02-03 13:28:46.0

Comments: Looking for Buddies of my brother.Pfc.John W. Owens 1317937 A-2-5 1st Marine Div., Pfc. John M. Dolan, Pfc. Joe Copley, Pfc. Thomas G. Mitchell From Benhan, Va.and Pfc. Delorosa Perez (Cucho)who was wounded on July 17, 1953. John Owens had written letters to my younger brother when Doug was killed. Would like to know if they could give me more information.

va.

Keywords: Hugh Douglas Dials KIA July 17.1953 Korea Company A, 1st Battalion,5th Marines 1st Marine Division

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Current Message 34 - January 21, 2008
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Entry: 63959
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

FIFTH MARINES KOREA MARCH 1953

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John Lea wrote on 2008-01-21 22:24:52.0

Comments: My father, John H. Lea Jr. 1170316, was wounded in action of 23 March 1953 at either Reno or Irene. He was a weapons company Marine - BAR, Flamethrower, etc. He was wounded in action on the same day with a friend, Paul from Clinton, NJ whose service number is 1170314. I am looking for anyone who served with my Dad who died on the Marine Corps birthday 1988 of a heart attack. Semper Fi!

Keywords: Outposts Irene and Reno. First Battalion, Fifth Marines, March 1953.

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Current Message 35 - January 12, 2008
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Entry: 63791
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Harvey Dean Dannhaus

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Katrina Packard wrote on 2008-01-12 12:25:37.0

Comments: Dad loved to find you guys on this site. He died on November 17, 2007. We believe he had a heart attack and didn't feel a thing. God Bless the Chosin Few and those that served with him. His daughter, Katrina Packard

Keywords: Harvey Dean Dannhaus/Chosin Few - 2nd Bn.

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Current Message 36 - January 11, 2008
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Entry: 63778
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

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Frank Fowlkes wrote on 2008-01-11 16:19:04.0

Comments: Looking for roster of B Company l951 Korea

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Current Message 37 - November 27, 2007
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Entry: 63199
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Weapons company 1/5

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Lewis Keller wrote on 2007-11-27 15:16:51.0

Comments: My grandfather served in korea, and i am lucky to still have him around to share his stories. He loves talking about korea. So if you have any questions he would love to answer them

Keywords: December 1951,bunker hill,machine gunner. Kenslo Ashford 7 regiment.

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Current Message 38 - November 26, 2007
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Entry: 63175
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

PFC Harry R. Connors

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William Michalak wrote on 2007-11-26 05:40:47.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my uncle PFC Harry R Connors who was KIA on 08 Jan 1952. I am a Active duty Master Sergeant (USMC) who would like to know more about my uncle. From what I know from 3rd parties is that he was a BAR gunner with B/1/5 and was killed while in contact with a North Korean Patrol during the evening. Please E mail if anyone has any info. Semper Fi.

Keywords: B/1/5

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Current Message 39 - November 3, 2007
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Entry: 62828
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

MARINE DENNIS HAL MOORE

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BILL DOVE wrote on 2007-11-03 14:28:40.0

Comments: TRYING TO LOCATE MARINE HAL DENNIS MOORE FROM THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS WHO SERVED WITH ME IN KOREA IN 1951. ANY INFO GREATLY APPRECIATED. SEMPER FI

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Current Message 40 - October 31, 2007
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Entry: 62801
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

MARINE DENNIS HAL MOORE TEXAS

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BILL DOVE wrote on 2007-10-31 18:19:04.0

Comments: TRYING TO LOCATE MARINE DENNIS HAL MOOR WHO SERVED WITH ME IN KOREA 1951. HQ COMPANY. HOME STATE IS TEXAS. ANY HELP GREATLY APPRECIATED

SEMPER FI

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Current Message 41 - October 31, 2007
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Entry: 62800
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

D COMPANY PARRIS ISLAND 1951

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BILL DOVE wrote on 2007-10-31 18:13:40.0

Comments: WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FRO ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH ME AT PARRIS ISLAND BOOT CAMP IN JAN 1951 UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF SGT A. ARAQUE

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Current Message 42 - September 22, 2007
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Entry: 62381
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

PFC Robert Darrel Wymer

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Mary Wymer Pegues wrote on 2007-09-22 12:00:38.0

Comments: I am looking for any information and/or photographs of my uncle Robert Darrel Wymer, PFC Marines, Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines...anything would be nice as I knew nothing about him and our whole family would like to know more.

Keywords: Robert (Bob), Charlie Company, KIA Nov 1950

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Current Message 43 - August 19, 2007
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Entry: 62019
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

troop train wreck

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Ray Satterfield wrote on 2007-08-19 21:49:31.0

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Keywords: My friend Sam Farmer (5th Marine Regiment)was in a Troop train wreck somewhere near Camp Polk La. in 1950 or 1951. Does anyone remember it or know about it.

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Current Message 44 - July 27, 2007
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Entry: 61777
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Bill Clark, KIA June 16, 1951

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Jane Clark wrote on 2007-07-27 22:37:17.0

Comments: Looking for any one who served with or knew my dad, William Copeland Clark, known as Bill. He went through training at Camp Lejeune, NC. He served two tours in Korea, I believe. He was from Maine and would write home joking how the Maine winters toughened him up to stand the bitter cold in Korea. He was killed in action June 16, 1951. Dearly loved and missed always.

Keywords: WPNS Co 1 BN5 Weapons Co, 1st Batallion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division

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Current Message 45 - July 14, 2007
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Entry: 61618
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Baker Company 1st Marine Division

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James Doran wrote on 2007-07-14 10:25:57.0

Comments: Im doing some research for my father, Thomas Joseph Doran. He served in Korea under 1st Marine Division, 5th Regiment, Baker Company I believe. Does anyone remember him - serving with him?

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Current Message 46 - June 22, 2007
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Entry: 61365
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

LOOKING FOR PFC. AL VALLEJO

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Raymond Rodriguez wrote on 2007-06-22 14:47:33.0

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Keywords: I am looking for PFC Al Vallejo, from USMC Able Company, 1st Batallion, 5th Marine Division. He was from Chicago, Ill.

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Current Message 47 - May 21, 2007
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Entry: 61053
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Looking for any one who was on Out Post Reno Dec 8 1952 .

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Donald Correll wrote on 2007-05-21 20:04:20.0

Comments: I was wounded on that day.

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Current Message 48 - May 21, 2007
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Entry: 61052
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

Looking for any one that was on out post Reno Dec. 8 1953

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Donald Correll wrote on 2007-05-21 19:53:49.0

Comments: I was wounded on that day.I would like to hear from some one who was there.

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Current Message 49 - February 28, 2007
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Entry: 60160
5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn

PFC Robert P. Wright, Jr., Charlie Co., 50-51

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Will Wright wrote on 2007-02-28 14:30:07.0

Comments: Trying to locate friends of my dad's from names on the back of photos. Here they are:

Jack Wales, Enid, OK Troy Talkington, Lubbock, TX George Robinson, San Francisco, CA Danny Crockett, Ottawa, Kansas John Clarke, Lowell, Mass. Robert Parsons, Austin, TX William Thurston, Jacksonville, FL Frenchy Gregdrid, Albany, NY Loren Knapp, Peoria, IL Otis Slocum, Tulsa, OK

Please get in touch with me. I'll send your picture.

Keywords: Pfc Robert "Bob" Wright, Charlie Co., 1/5, Dec. 50-Dec.51 .30 MG, Inje, E. Central Front

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