Info from any E 2-5 Korea 1950

Comments: Seeking anyone who was in Easy 2-5 during August 1950 through December 1950. My uncle was awarded a bronze star PIP and we would like to know what battle the unit got this for. My guess is Easy Alley but I would like confirmation. Thanks in advance.

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VEGAS/CARSO/RENO INFO

Comments: TOM McCAN & I WERE ROTATED BACK TO "A" CO. JUST BEFORE THE CHINESE MADE THEIR ATTEMPTS TO PUSH US OFF THE OUTPOSTS VEGAS, CARSON & RENO. MEDICS WERE WOUNDED & I WAS RETURNED TO "FOX" CO. TO FILL IN FOR WOUNDED OR KILLED MEDICS. IF ANYONE KNOWS PRESENT WHEREABOUTS OF TOM MCCAN I WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATIVE E-MAIL pillroller@voyager.net (we weren't pushed) ALL COMMENTS & QUERIES WILL BE ANSWERED

SEMPER FI

Keywords: TOM MC CAN & DAN KELLUM , MEDICS ATTACHED TO DOG CO.2nd BATT. 5TH MARINES NOVEMBER, 1952 - 1953 DURING THE BATTLE TO TAKE & RETAIN VEGAS & CARSON.

F-2-5 1951 J.W. GRIFFIN

Comments: I am the son of J.W. griffin. He was a sgt at the chosin resevoir in march of 1951 according to the return address on a letter i have.I would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him.

Keywords: F-2-5 1st marines march -april 1951

Pictures, information Requested

Comments: The wife, daughter and family of Kenneth Spencer are seeking anyone who might have served with him during his time in Korea. Any pictures or other information you could share would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Cpl.Kenneth H. Spencer Company B 1st Batallion,5th Marines 1st Marine Division.Arrived in Korea January 1951. KIA June 11, 1951. Last correspondence 6/6/51 south of Inchon. He referenced Chosin Reservoir 3 days prior. Only 17 of 68 in his platoon had survived at that point.

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F/2/5-MIA 12-1-50-Nick DiSalvo

Comments: I am searching for my father. A fellow Marine In Korea. He is seeking information about his friend : Nick DiSalvo's final days. Any information would be appreciated. Email to me at : dempeery@mac.com -Thank You ATTN: FOX CO. 2ND BATT. 5TH REGIMENT 1ST MARINE DIVISION----RE: NICK DI SALVO MIA-12-1-50

Keywords: MIA Nick DiSalvo 12-1-50 F/2/5

Korea 1953

Comments: Supported and attached to Fox 2/5, assigned to Weapons Company 2/5 February-May 1953 as machinegun section leader. Later served as Marine Corps perimeter and outer base security around Kimpo Airbase, last unit in Korea was as M.P. on gate guard, Ascom City, Korea. Like to hear from anyone I served with. Semper Fi, Dorsey Huffman

Keywords: Weapons Co. 2/5 Feb-May 1953 (machinegun section), Kimpo Airbase 1953, M.P. Company Ascom City 1953.

Friends of Jim Gerlach

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have served with my father, Jim Gerlach. Jim was from Providence RI and served from April '52 until March '54. Thanks in advance for any info.

Ted Gerlach tgerlach@loeweus.com

Keywords: Gerlach, James Gerlach

Looking for info on grandfather

Comments: My grandfather is William H. Slagle and he Died october 30, 1974 and I was born on march 2, 1979 and I am looking for any info on what he was like and any Info that you can give me to give to his wife.

Keywords: I am Looking for any information about my grandfather

Looking for anyone that served with Bob Jessup

Comments: Hi, I would like to hear from anyone that knew my brother, Bobby Jessup, while he was in the Marines. He did his basic training at Parris Island and was on his way to Korea when the war was over. He came home, married a girl from N.Y. and settled in Ohio. He died in 1991 as the result of an accident while iron working. I don't know what co. he was in. Please e-mail me if you ever knew this good looking guy from Possum Trot, Ky. I miss him very much.

Keywords: 1st Marine Div.'53-54 from Possum Trot, Ky.

W-2-5

Comments: I would like to correspond with any marine who served in W-2-5 between Mar '52 and Mar '53.

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any one remember me..

Comments: any one who remembers the hill or me send a e-mail . after recovery was a fight trainer , for boxers . had about 6 boxers..also wen;t to japan as boxing instructor..some knew me as punchy...

Keywords: Fought on hill vegas wounded, march 26th. or 27th. easy co. 5th marines..transfered then to shore party ...

F/2/5 3/53-8/54

Comments: 5th marines 2nd b fox co march 53 thru aug 54

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H&S and D/2/5 7/50-10/51

Comments: July 1950- October 1951

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E-2-5 East Hill December 5,6,7, 1950

Comments: Looking for anyone who was in Easy 2-5 and fought the East Hill battle December 5, 6 and 7 while the Marines were evacuated. I believe my uncle was killed during this campaign and am seeking info. Please email. Thanks Julee Grace

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F-2-5

Comments: Fox Co 12/1950 to 6/1951

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F/2/5 9/50-5/51 Machine Guns

Comments: SEPT 50 MAY 51 INCHON, SOUL, WONSON, CHOSIN-YUDAM, MASON, S/W HWACHON

HOME ON THE U.S.S.HOSPITAL SHIP CONSTELLATION

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F/2/5

Comments: Looking for friends: Jose Garza, Ed Luzie, Jimmy Bunker, Willie Hot, Mandel, Lange...Semper Fi!!

Keywords: Punchbowl to Panmunjon

E/2/5 BOBBY DEAN LUCAS KIA 12-11-1950

Comments: Looking for any information from anyone who may have known my uncle, Bobby Dean Lucas, Easy Company, 2nd Bat, 5th Marine, Reg 1. We know that he received a head wound Nov 27-29 at Hagaru-Ri and died from wounds 12-11-1950. I have contact with someone that saw him in a red cross van. Seeking any info. Thanks for your time Julee Grace

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Lowell Mullins

Comments: I am looking for information on my Uncle, his name was Lowell Mullins. He was from Indiana and had previously served with this very unit during World War 2. He was reported mia for several months, but was later found.

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Looking for reunion info f/2/5

Comments: I am looking for info on a possible reunion for the 5th Marines, 2nd Batalion, Easy Company. My father, JOE STEARNS was a member, and received a letter in regards to a reunion this summer, May 2-5, in Newburg, NY., contact person was Bart Daubermag(?). The phone number listed, 717-453-7085, was not a working number. PLEASE HELP. Thank you.

Just a little more info, trying to have contact with anyone who may know my father, Joe Stearns, and any possible reunion info. The info that he had received reference a May reunion was in Purple Heart Magazine, but as stated in previous message, the number to contact did not work. Any info would be great, even if no info, but you know him, please contact me, and I will get him the message. Thanks

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A LONG NIGHT ON O.P 3

Comments: Quite a few facts for Hedy and Frank but I can't seem to get mail to reach them. Being the recon scout on the hill ,I was the only one who was not releived from duty after the battle.It is much easier if I'm answering questions rather than trying to guess what information you're after and what gaps need to be filled. And fellas,its good to see that a lot of you are still kicking around.

Keywords: "Sugar Oboe "

JOHN J. LAIVELING JR.

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MY DAD'S COUSIN, JOHN J. LAIVELING JR. WHO WAS KILLED WHILE MISSING IN ACTION.

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D/2/5 Info requested

Comments: I am searching for any information regarding D Co 2 Bn 5 Mar Rgt 1 Mar Div during the time period of September 1952 to March 26,1953. My uncle, Cpl Francis W. Keever, "Dizzy", was KIA 3/26/53 and I would like to learn anything about him, his unit, where he served, his experiences, what happened and where his unit was on the day that he died. God bless all of you who served; you are remembered! Also, God bless all those currently serving!

Johni Foley

Keywords: 09/52-03/26/1953, D/2/5 1 Mar Div, Cpl Francis "Dizzy" Keever

D/2/5 52-53

Comments: 1952-53 dog company 2/5 1st marine div FMF

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E-2-5 CPL. CHARLES ROBERT 'BOB' LEACH

Comments: I am looking for information concerning my uncle Cpl. Charles Robert "Bob" Leach. He served with E-2-5 and was killed on 26 March 1953. He was 20 years old. He may have been a BAR gunner and I have infered from reading Korean War history that he must have been at one of the Vegas Hill outposts. He was orginally from College Park (Atlanta), Ga. I have his Individual Deceased Personnel File but it doesn't tell me much. If you served with him PLEASE email me. Thank you Matt Leach

Keywords: E-2-5 Vegas, Reno, Carson

Edward R. Kottke E/2/5

Comments: On behalf of my Dad, I am looking for anyone who remembers my dad, who fought next to him. Would appreciate any info. Can call my Dad or e-mail me at the above address and/or phone number. Thanks a bunch!

Keywords: E Company, 2 Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st M

Looking for buddies

Comments: Looking for anyone who knows my dad. Hank Rgnonti served at the Korean Conflict 1953-54 Please contact me at Tami612@aol.com

Keywords: Hank, hill 224,

Father served in War

Comments: James Richard Burnside Sr was my father and served in the Korean War.. In the Chosen Resevior I know very little if anything about it.. does anyone know my father or know what it was like out there.. He was a Marine.. and I recall something about the first division.. He has long been gone from the world now but, I just want to know more of an event I know affected my father for the rest of his life... Any information... Any at all... would be apriciated.. even the ugly truth good bad or otherwise Sincerely Starr Baroth ( Burnside)

Keywords: James Richard Burnside Sr Korean War In the Chosen Resevior Marine first division

melvin paul gamache

Comments: I have no information on my step uncle.Maybe his name will turn up and save alot of worry on his current family

Keywords: deceased name-- melvin paul gamache-died feb. 23rd 1953-- purple heart and silver star

D-2-5 Reunion Chairmans

Comments: Yearly Reunion Chairmans, Corpsman Alex Malinowski and Frank R. Chang. D-2-5, 1951-1953.

Keywords: Hills 812, 882, 229

Looking for a Sargent

Comments: Looking for him last heard of on Hospital Ship USS Haven

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DOG/2/5 FRIENDS OF WILLIAM 'BILL' FLATLEY

Comments: I am searching for fellows who served with my father from April '52 through Nov. '53. He was involved in the outpost fighting at Reno, Vegas, and Carson. My dad is still living and does not talk much about his days in the service. He does mention a friend by the name of Ed English who served in the fuel Platoon?? If you know of my father or the status of Mr. Ed English from New York please drop me a line I will be sure to forward it on to my dad as he does not have a computer.

Thanks in advance,

Kevin Flatley

Keywords: Reno,Vegas, Carson Dog Company 2Battalion,5th Marines

F/2/5 JAN-JUL 51

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was in 2nd platoon, F-2-5 during the period of Jan-Jul 1951

Keywords: F-2-5 Jan - Jul 1951

Sgt. Robert E. Brennan

Comments: My father served in Korea from Nov. 1950 until Dec. 1951. he was in Fox Co., 2nd battalion, 5th Marines. We would like any info on contacting other Marines from his unit. He is doing well living in Michigan.

Thanks, Terry Brennan

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Paul Gerald Baenen

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who knew Paul Baenen. He was with E co. 2nd Bn 5th Marines, and was killed in Aug. 1950, I believe.

Keywords: E co.2nd Bn. 5th Marines

Frank Garcia

Comments: My uncle was a Marine in Korea, he was from Chicago and I belive he died in November or early December 1950. Is there anyone out there that knew him, or was with him when he died.

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PFC Farincis W. Ke4ever, KIA, Korea

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew Francis "Dizzy" Keever in Korea. I am a childhood friend on his. He was killed on 26MAR53. I along with other friends oh his have tried to fine out any info. His faimly was not too colse, and have mostaly passed on. He was only 18 yrs and 6 months old when killed, He would 66yrs if he had lived. If anyone knew him in Korea and give some info as to his demise it would be appreciated Richard Paulus Bigrich1@msn.com

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D/2/5 7/52- UNTIL WIA 1/31/53

Comments: I was in Korea from July '52 until I was wounded along with some of my squad on Jan. 31, 1953. I would like to hear from anyone that remembers me or anyone looking for information of this time. I was in the hospital in Millington, Tenn. and Bethesda Naval Hospital in Md. for several months before I was medically discharged in Dec. 1953

Keywords: I was called "Willy". I was a squad leader. Some in my squad were, Logan, Fannin, Fink, Furgane, Finnity, Miller, Newsome, Moss, "Dapper Dan".

Anybody know LeRoy Miller from IA?

Comments: I am the daughter of LeRoy Miller, and am looking for anyone who may have known my father (he passed away 3 years ago) or was in his unit. He returned to the states in June 53. Would like to know the date he left for Korea, and anything else about his service in Korea.

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E-2-5

Comments: E-2-5 ,1ST MAR. DIV., KOREA

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D-2-5 John Cummings, Corpsman 3rd

Comments: I'm submitting this for my father, John Cummings, who would like to hear from any old buddies he served with in Korea or attended as a Navy corpsman, trained with at Great Lakes or perhaps the people he met at Yokosuka while recuperating from his wounds after Chosin.

The following are taken from his notes-any errors are probably mine. He served in the Dog Co, 2nd Battalion, Fifth Marines as a Corpsman 3rd Class under Col. "Chesty" Puller and "Muletrain" Moorehead of the Motor Pool HQ. Landed Pusan, 8/2/50, committed to battle perimeter, on to Teague, Tejan, Miryang Woods, Wolmido Island- Inchon, Kimpo Seoul, then back to 38th Parallel, Hung Nam, Koto-Ri, Roundtop, Chosin Res. Yalu River, retreated back to Ham Hung and finally evacuated on the hospital route ending up at Yokosuka Naval Hospital in Japan, December 8th 1950 where he spent six months recuperating from his wounds and frostbite.

If you served with Dad he'd be delighted to hear from you----Thanks, John Jr.

Keywords: Chosin Reservoir, Corpsman, Chesty Puller, Muletrain Moorehead, 5th Marines, Dog company

D-2-5 1st Prov Mar Brigade 1950

Comments: Looking for all former members of D-2-5 1st Provisional Marine Brigade that served in Korea during 1950. Currently have addresses on over 120 Marines that served with D-2-5 and we hold an annual reunion each year. If you are interested you may contact me by e-mail, telephone 1 360 275-4700 , Fax 1 360 275-4700 or by mail at POB 253, Tahuya,Wa 98588-0253.

Keywords: Served with D-2-5 1st Provisional Marine Brigade in Korea 1950

E/2/5 dec52-nov53 Wilford Bill Ryan

Comments: Looking for ANY info. regarding persons whom may have known my father Wilford "Bill" Ryan.Relatives have said he was never the same after returning from Korea.He commited suicide in 1972 when I was 17 y.o. finally succomming to the demons from a land far away.Please Help me figure out what happened.My father came from a small town Zwingle,Iowa he was in E co. 2nd.BN 5th marines stationed in Korea from Dec 52---Nov 53.WIA march 29,1953.Thank You

Keywords: E co. 2nd bn 5th marines dec 1952--nov 1953 K-9 Third korean winter.WIA

Looking for information

Comments: My name is Richard Isbell

My father served in H&S Co, 2/5th RGT, 1 Mar Div SGT Charles D. Isbell Wildboar Switch, Easy Co Wire Team Nov 51 to June 52

I was wondering if you would know him? I am sending a picture of him as well. I recently found pictures of him in Korea that I never knew existed. I am trying to put names to faces in pictures and names to the places.

Any help would be appreciated

Rick

Keywords: 5th Marines Isbell Switch wire team

Comments: 12/5,6,7/1950 East Hill @ Hagaru-ri 9/15-28/1950 Inchon Landing Taking of Kimpo Air field base. Taking of hill 105c, Wonsan landing,Chosin Resavouir 11/27/1950, Yudam Ni out on 12/5/1950, East Hill on 12/5/50 attack on 12/6/1950 lost platoon on night of 6 & 7th.

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looking for buddies

Comments: 1STDIVION,5THREGIMENT,2NDBATTLION, D CO.

Keywords: Helping a friend look into the past. So far people he remembers have been KIA/MIA. Anyone remember him Mario Fernandez, @ Inchon Landing 9/1950. Chosin Campaign 12/1950. Seoul Hill 56,32,105. Korea 1949-1951.

Sgt Lee G.Stout Jr.

Comments: Looking for members of the 3rd Plt.Plt. was in a fierce fire fight,many wounded...Stout recieved several wounds including WP and lost both legs below the knees.Son is looking for survivors/ comrades of his father.Lee Stout passed away in May 1990.

C.J.Ascher USMC Ret. A-1-1 12-51 to 12-52

Semper Fi

Keywords: F-2-5 Oct.15,1952

D/2/5 Anyone serving unit on 812, 229, 119

Comments: I served when Capt.Harper was the C.o. and later the XO Tom stevens and above all had the honor and privalge of having Gy/Sgt J J NIXON A MARINES MARINE AS OUR pLT.SGT.

Keywords: 812 229 119 Royal Bronco and a half dozen or more hills whose names long forgotten some places were not given permanent names.

Wpns/2/5

Comments: WEAPONS CO.,2ND BN., 5TH MARINES, 1ST DIV.

Keywords: Looking for: Sgt Eulas Crockett,W/2/5/1st Div., Korea Jan. 51-Oct51