7TH. MARINE REGIMENT

Comments: (HOMER L.LITZENBERG,JR.)--COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 7TH.MARINES, RAPIDLY ASCENDED IN GRADE TO MAJOR GENERAL, AND AS SUCH SERVED AS A SENIOR MEMBER OF THE UNITED NATIONS NEGOTIATING TEAM. HE RETIRED FROM THE MARINE CORPS IN 1959, AS A LIEUTENANT GENERAL. HE DIED IN 1963, AT THE AGE OF 68.--------------------------

(MILTON A.HULL)--COMPANY COMMANDER OF "D" COMPANY, 2ND.BATTALION, 7TH.MARINES, TWICE WOUNDED, RECEIVED BOTH A SILVER STAR MEDAL, AND A NAVY CROSS MEDAL, FOR HIS ACTIONS. HE RETIRED AS A COLONEL IN 1969, AND DIED IN 1984.--------------------------------------------

(MAURICE E.ROACH)--COLONEL LITZENBERG'S JACK-OF-ALL- TRADES, RETIRED AS A COLONEL IN 1962, AND DIED IN 1988

(WEBB D."BUZZ"SAWYER)--COLONEL LITZENBERG'S ROVING BATTALION COMMANDER, RECEIVED TWO SILVER STAR MEDALS FOR HIS ACTIONS AT CHOSIN RESERVOIR, AND A NAVY CROSS MEDAL FOR LATER HEROICS DURING THE CHINESE SPRING COUNTER OFFENSIVE IN APRIL,1951. HE RETIRED AS A BRIGADIER GENERAL IN 1968, AND DIED IN 1995.---------

(JAMES F.LAWRENCE,JR.)--WHO ASSUMED COMMAND OF 2ND. BATTALION, 7TH.MARINES, AFTER LOCKWOOD'S RELIEF, RECEIVED THE NAVY CROSS MEDAL FOR HIS ACTIONS AT CHOSIN RESERVOIR. HE RETIRED IN 1972 AS A BRIG. GEN.--

(FREDERICK R.DOWSETT)--THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE 7TH.MARINES, RETIRED AS A COLONEL, AND DIED IN 1986.--

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USMC

Comments: WITH THE KOREAN WAR TRUCE ON 27,JULY,1953, AT PANMUNJOM, ENDING THREE YEARS OF FIGHTING IN KOREA, THE US MARINE CORPS LOOKED BACK AT THE PRICE OF LIBERTY IN HUMAN COSTS, WHICH IS ALWAYS HIGH, AND THE KOREAN WAR WAS NO EXCEPTION. US MARINE CASUALTIES TOTALED OVER 30,000; JUST OVER 4,500 US MARINES GAVE THEIR LIVES IN KOREA. FORTY-TWO US MARINES WERE AWARDED "THE MEDAL OF HONOR",FOR HEROISM ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY IN KOREA; TWENTY-SEVEN OF THESE AWARDS WERE POSTHUMOUS. THOUGH SOMETIMES VIEWED AS AN "INDECISIVE" CONFLICT THE US MARINE CORPS CAN TRULY BE PROUD OF IT'S ROLE IN STEMMING THE TIDE OF COMMUNIST AGGRESSION DURING THE KOREAN WAR.

HISTORY AND MUSEUMS DIVISION, USMC

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HQ Co / 2 / 7 where was the unit?

Comments: Would like to know what the camp name was for this unit and where was it located.

Keywords: Imjim River & musun Rail head

1st Mar Div 7th Marine's2nd batt,headq & C co

looking for 7th Marines

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Info on SSGT William Ullman, I Co, 3nd Bat, 7th Marine

Comments: I am looking for information that anyone may have on SSGT William Ullmann. SSGT Ullmann was my great uncle. I am trying to find information for our family and SSGT Ullmann's surviving sister, Ruth. We know very little about his time in country, his activities or his friends in the Marine Corp. We would like information on the circumstances surrounding his death. He was MIA for nine months (missing July 19, 1953). He was later confirmed KIA on July 19, 1953. He served with distiction and was wounded six separate times, but returned to fight the enemy. My uncle was an excellent Marine. Please help us learn more about his service by passing this request along to any one you think could help.

SSGT Ullmann was originally from Wyckoff NJ. Enlisted in late 1940s, reenlisted several times until his death in combat. His sisters name is now Ruth Moloney.

Sincerely,

Christopher J Moloney

Keywords: I CO, 3nd Bat, 7th Marine, Ullman, Ullmann, Western Korean,

Details of Haffey's death

Comments: I am the former Squad Leader of Haffey's Squad. He was at my side during the attack up Hill 104 and he never wavered as we ran up the hill through intense enemy automatic fire and mortars. Sgt. Robert F. Touchette was hit and fell exposed to enemy fire. He would be dead as soon as the Chinese spotted him. I called to Haffey and we ran out under incredible heavy enemy fire to retrieve Touchette. We got to him and dragged him to a nearby hole. He was in bad shape. Haffey and I ran back to the fight and the enemy machine gunners in a bunker spotted us. They open up on us and I made it back to our original position. Haffey was cut down by the enemy fire. He died instantly. He was one brave and tenactious Marine. Touichette was awarded a Medal but Haffey never received a single award despite the fact that he gave his life to save Touchette.

Keywords: Hill 104, 28May'52 ... 3rd Squad, 1st Plt., Able Co., 1st Bn., 7th Marines

grandson of norman labounty

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Keywords: i am the grandson of norman labounty.. my current status of an infantry marine has me alot more curious of my grandfathers achievements and attitude..i am currently going on my second deployment over seas next week..thank you

Marzo Tersilio Pandolf, HQ Co

Comments: Looking for any information on: Marzo Tersilio Pandolf

Keywords: Battle at the Chosin Reservoir

US Navy Hospital Corpsman HM3

Comments: Served with 7th and 5th Reg Combat Teams - E-Medical Company and front line combat medic 1st/5th/7th Marine Regiments 1950 - 1951 5 Combat landings/Assaults Entered USAF in 1956 - 1st Air Force CPT - Established the first USAF Cardiopulmonary Laboratory School and Retired as Superintendent - Andrews AFB, MD 1968.

Keywords: (Lee)/Camp Pendleton 1950/Inchon 1950/Wansan 1950/Chosin 1950/Pohang 1951/Chunchon 195 USS Pickaway/USS Catamount/var - LCDs/LSDs/LCVPs/LCMs/USS Gen D.I. Sultan

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who knew or served with my good friend, Norman "Whitey" Rowe, a/k/a "Dipper Rowe"(Stateside nickname)--especially his buddy PFC George Pastor who was WIA while they served together. I believe he told me he was in the 1/7 Marines, maybe Headquarters. He doesn't talk about it much, but I think it's time we gather all the Korea Vets' stories before it's too late. I did a tour with the Seabees in RVN, so he knows I spent a lot of time with Leathernecks--maybe there's hope he'll come out of his shell! Thanks to all who served in that hell hole. Semper Fi.

Keywords: "Whitey Rowe", PFC George Pastor, WIA

Sergeant Major Butenas

Comments: DAD NEVER SPOKE MUCH ABOUT KOREA OR VIETNAM. HE DIED ON JULY 11,1991. I HAVE BEEN IN MARINES FOR 23 YEARS AND LOOKING TO GO ALL THE WAY TO 30. I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO ANYONE THAT KNEW HIM OR SERVED WITH HIM. SEMPER FI AND GOD BLESS, MASTER SERGEANT BUTENAS USMC

Keywords: MARINE VETERAN OF THE KOREAN WAR, I THINK HE WAS IN THE 7TH MARINES.

Seeking anyone who served with Col. Homer L. Litzenberg Jr. or at Chosin

Comments: My grandfather was Col. (later Lt. Gen.) Homer Laurence Litzenberg Jr., commander of the 7th Marines at the Chosin Reservoir. I would very much like to make contact with anyone who knew him, either during that campaign or at any other time.

If you were with the 7th in Korea during '50-'51, I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks and Semper Fi!

Laurie

Keywords: Litzenberg, Litz, Chosin, 7th, Korea 1950

Corpman-Navy Cross Recipient

Comments: I served with Chief HC Waller Parker in the USNRED-12-3 in Richmond, Calif. in 1956 and again in 1961. He3 wqas employed by Shell refinery , Martinz , Calif. and lived in Rollingwood,Calif., which is near San Pablo and Richmond.

As a third class HC hereceived the NC and PH while serving with USMC at the " Frozen Chosin."

I have a tremendous respect for this man,and would like to make contact if he is still alive. My attempts to locate him were without positive results. Graduated from Richmond Union High School in 1953. He would be about 72 years of age now.

Keywords: Chosin Reservoir-Korea

US Navy Corpman-Navy Cross

Looking for people who knew Walter Hisle

Comments: I am looking for someone who may have known my father. I would like pictures and to know where he was stationed and other misc. info if you have any.

thank you

Keywords: Entered 1954-1956 From Cincinnati Ohio Korean War Marine Corp.

I am wanting to contact anyone that is a relative or friend to URBALEJO ANTONIO YANES

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Remembering the Forgotten War

Comments: I am a Military History student at UNT and a former Marine. I am doing research on the Marines in the Korean War. I need to interview some Marine veterans of Korea who now live in Tarrant County, TX, or who lived there when they joined the Corps. Any phase of Korea is fine, 1950-1953. It is vital that the memories of those who were there are not left out of the historical record and too many people today forget or never knew what Korea was like. Any help is greatly appreciated Semper Fi --Josh Montandon

Keywords: 1st Marine Division, Chosin, Inchon, Seoul, Pusan, Hill 749, Hill 812, Luke the Gook's Castle, Chesty, O. P. Smith, Yudamni, 5th Marines, 1st Marines, 7th Marines, rifle company, chinese, vegas, reno, carson, bunker hill, Naktong, Yalu, Han, 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, mortars, 4 deuces, 81mm, recoiless, F4U, corsair, air support, no name line, jamestown, kansas, minnesota line, hays line, Yanggu,Soyang, Morae Kogae pass, General Thomas

Pfc Jerry Shullenberger

Comments: I am the niece of Pfc Jerry Shullenberger, I would like to get in contact with anyone who served with him.. He died before I was born and I would just like to know a little more about him ... And to let his friends know he is not forgotten...My mom has told me about him when they were growing up but I would like to know some more about him... Thank you for any info ....

Keywords: G Co, 3BN, 1st Marine Division, KIA July 8, 1953

Arthur William LeGette

Comments: 2 Silver Stars 2 Purple Hearts Unknown Navy Cross

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Looking for Marines who served in 1951

Comments: I am looking for Marines who served with 1 Mar Div in September 1951 and fought near the Punchbowl and Soyang River. I am a former Marine who is writing a history of that battle as my Thesis for a Master's degree from the University of North Texas and could use help in the form of interviews or memoirs from veterans who were there. Thanks and Semper Fi

Keywords: Punchbowl, Hill 749, Hill 812, Hill 702, Hill 751, Hill 673, Hill 1052, Hill 980, Hill 854, Hill 602, Hill 680, Yoke Ridge, Kanmubong Ridge, Hill 924, Soyang River, September 1951.

7 TH PLATOON, SAN DIEGO MARINE BASE 1935

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Keywords: Looking for anyone who may have served or had relative that served 7 th Platton, San Diego Ca.1935 with a private Lawerence Downer. (Larry)

korea 1952/1953

Comments: most of the battles fought along the 38th parell on the hook or near the hook, old baldy was close by

Keywords: looking for buddys like edward weise, cpl penn, cpl cobus, John horn, cpl peavy,edward white,cpl baily,corman welsh,and others that may rember me cpl Ternes

Information on Sgt. Lee Carl Stockholm, Jr.

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have served with my father, Sgt. Lee Carl Stockholm, Jr. KIA March 15, 1951. 7 Mar Rgt 1 Mar Div.

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Richard C Heath

Comments: MSgt Richard C Heath who was reported by "Tiger List" to have died in captivity POW in 1950. The nearest of kin has been located by using the census from 1930. The nearest of kin has been presented with a certificate in honor of Korean War Veterans by American Legion Post #616 Richfield Springs NY. I now have one remaining individual to locate from this area. Victor Alger Cheney. Thanks to all for your help...Bob

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Fox Hill

Comments: Hello: For an article I am researching on Capt. William Barber and Lt. Col. Raymond Davis in Korea in late 1950, I would appreciate hearing from anyone who served with either of these men at the Choisin Reservoir. Thank you. Tom Clavin, 631-899-3470.

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