Stephen R Zahirniak 10-17-2002

Comments: fought at hill 119(Boulder City)machine gunner .My father William R. Zahirniak (Bill)or as we call him PEE-WEE.Was wounded when the chinese dumped heavy rounds at positions,gunners matekilled,my dad had to be doug out from under debris.Suffered shrapnel in the neck.Sent out to hospital ship.Dad lived,and still lives in,West Tx.(the city of)1111 N.Reagan 76691.My father does not speak of the war,my info.comes from my Aunt.I would like tolocate anyone whom served with him.

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I/3/7 MUSTER ROLLS

Comments: FOURTEEN YEARS OF SEARCHING AND HAVE FOUND 969 MARINES FROM "FIGHT'EM WITH ITEM" I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN COME ABOARD. BEST RICK SUAREZ I-3-7 KO CF 50/51

Keywords: I HAVE ALL THE MUSTER ROLLS AND UNIT DIARIES FROM JULY 1950 TO JULY 1953 ALSO THE 1951/1952 WIA LISTING AND OPERATION BIG SWITCH. PLEASE CONTACT AND GET ON THE LOCATER LIST.

H - 3 - 7 1951

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INFOREQUESTED G-3-7 JUL1953

Comments: I HAVE THE JUL 1953 MUSTER ROLL FOR THE 3RD BN 7TH MAR IST MAR DIV. IF THIS WALKER, JOHN D. SER#1151393 PFC MOS 2500 WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? IF YOUR FATHER IS LOOKING FOR MESKO, JOHN (BLACK JOHN)HE'S ALIVE AND KICKING AS OF LAST YEAR HE LIVES IN UVALDE, TX.ALSO LOCATED HIS COMPANY CLERK WINTERS. I DON'T HAVE THE LISTING FOR G-3-7 FOR THAT MONTH BUT I THINK ISENT YOU THE INFO ON HOW TO GET A MUSTER ROLL FROM THE US MARINE CORPS FREE OF CHARGE. NEXT TIME GIVE THE FULL NAME IF YOU HAVE I IT, DON'T USE NICK NAMES. THAT'S WHY A MUSTER WILL HELP YOU. HAVE YOUR FATHER JOIN THE IST MAR DIV ASSOC. GIVE HIM A PRESENT FOR XMAS. I KNOW THAT MOST MEN CAN'T EVEN REMEMBER WHAT THEY WERE DOING IN KOREA, TERRIBLE TO GET OLD, BUT IT'S BETTER THAN DYING. IF I CAN HELP MORE LET ME KNOW. BEST RICHARD A. SUAREZ I-3-7 KO CF 50/51

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3/7/1 George co '52-'53

Comments: I am trying to make contact for my father my son is serving in the Corps and my dad is starting to remember things about korea.Joe was a co runner/communcation 2nd LtJohnson,Msgt Fishback,SsgtDiaz Bn Cmndr "black John" dad also remembers afriend Felix Hernendez from Tx these are the people he remembers,Do you? if any of this sounds vague familiar please,we want to hear from you!on behalf of my dad-semperfi

Keywords: 38 draft,Boulder city freedom bridge

INFO on my father

Comments: Looking for any information about my father GEORGE C. LEMONS. He was a corpman in the Korean War. He served with the 1st marines 7th reg. 3rd bat. ITEM COMPANY. I have heard dad mention several times about a hill in Korea that they referred to as "OLD BALDY.

Keywords: 1st Marines 7th Regiment 3rd Battalion ITEM COMPANY

Jim Doc Pitzer H/3/7

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G/3/7

Comments: Comments: I am looking for anyone who served in unit, battalion and company who may have known my great uncle, Jack Donald Ritz. He trained in Parris Island, served in combat at Chosin Reservoir, suffred frostbite there, was treated, sent back to battle and later killed in action during an ambush May 29, 1951. My information is sketchy, and I know the battalions are large, but if this name sounds familiar, I have photos of Parris Island to share. Thanks for any and all information.

Keywords: Chosin Reservoir survivor; company G

USMC 50/53 KO I--3-7

Comments: UP-DATE ON ITEM 3RD BN 7TH MAR IST DIV. HAVE LOCATED 964 MARINES FROM THE PERIOD OF JULY 1950 TO JULY 1953. LOOKING FOR OTHERS THAT HAVE SERVED IN "FIGHT'EM WITH ITEM", SIGN-UP AND COME ABOARD. HAVE ALL THE MUSTER ROLLS AND UNIT DIARIES ALSO THE WIA AND KIA LISTING FRON THE MARINE CORPS LEATHERNECK FROM THE YEAR 1951/1952 LOOKING FOR 1950/1953 WIA AND KIA LISTING, I ALSO HAVE OPERATION LITTLE SWITCH AND BIG SWITCH LIST OF POW'S THAT CAME HOME, WILL SHARE INFO WITH OTHERS THAT HAVE INFO ON "ITEM" PERSONNEL. IT'S BEEN A THIRTEEN YEAR SEARCH, TO-DATE HAVE LOCATED OVER 3000 MARINES. LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA., FAX 415-626-3220 pH 415-861-1300

Keywords: RICK: BATTLES: CHOSIN (DEC 50) BEAN PATCH, POHANH GUERRILLA HUNT JAN/FEB 51, OPERATION KILLER,FEB OPERATION RIPPER51, CLOVER LEAF HILL MAR 51, OPERATION MOUSE TRAP MAY 18, 1951, CCF SPRING OFFENSIVE, HWACHON RESV.,PUNCHBOWL 27 AUG 51.HILL 924 AND 702, 1026, YOKE. 3RD PLT 2ND SQ. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

HM2 LOWELL F. 'LOU' LEIBOLD

Comments: While rummaging through some of my father's memorabilia yesterday, I came across a NAVMED 210 Emergency Medical Tag Booklet, and discovered a handful of names which might be familiar to a few of this page's visitors. Sergeant Albert Louis Thompson, USMC, DOB: 7-27-28, was treated by HM3 T.J. Fressie for "Laceration (shrapnel) RT Thumb," on 11-20-51, while a member of G 3/7. Another patient treated by "Doc" Fressie was Private John D. Taylor, USMC, DOB: 10-20-33, who, on 05 Feb '51, was administered morphine for "gunshot wounds to left forearm." Also mentioned in these records are several others' who were variously treated either by Fressie or by my father, HM2 Lowell F. "Lou" Leibold, a member of G 3/7, and a 'retread' from WWII, Operation "Iceberg" (Ryukyu campaign). They are as follows: Cpl Robert L. Creamer; Cpl William R. Christensen; HN Philip Marzolf; PFC Edward L. Murphy; Sgt M.C. Barnes; Sgt M.J. Williams, Sgt T. J. Siva, and HM3 Doyle Powell. The best I can tell, these men were treated for wounds received between 2-51 and 5-52 on or near the Easy Med compound. And to the kind gentleman who contacted me recently, regarding wound verification, I sincerely apologize for having misplaced your message and name; indeed, I hope yours' is one of those listed above. If not, please re-establish contact with me, and I will seek additional information through the VA. Though you were treated by my father for severe head trauma, I've been unable to uncover a listing of the incident in any of Dad's records. Finally, if there exists an outside chance that any of you were with my father while near Shuri Castle, on or around 19-20 June '45, on Okinawa, please feel free to contact me. I am seeking confirmation of a potential Silver Star commendation for Dad, and will be very grateful to gain any additional information that may still be out there. My heartfelt thanks to the owners of this page and to the Marines and Corpsmen who served in 'the land of the morning calm.' My father's last earthly words, issued while the man lay comatose in a Branson, Missouri hospital, in 1994, were reserved for you, and for you alone. Semper Fi--

Keywords: George 3/7

PFC Newton, James Elbert

Comments: I am a retired Marine and would like to communicate with anyone who served with my uncle during the Korean War. His name is PFC James E. Newton from Bradley County, Arkansas. He served with H Co, 3rdBn, 4thMarReg, 1stMarDiv. He was killed in action 5 March 1951.

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PFC NEWTON, James Elbert

Comments: I am a retired Marine and would like to communicate with any Korean Veteran who served or knew My uncle. His name is PFC James E. Newton. Her served with H Co, 3rdBn, 7th MarReg, 1st MarDiv. He was killed in action March, 1952.

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FORMER CORPSMAN ITEM/3/7

Comments: Was on the hill 27 July and wittnessed the firing of the cease fire flares at 2200 hours. Have been privileged to renew friendships with some of the casualties who were my patients on the "hill". Semper Fi!

Thanks for this website--

Keywords: "Doc", "Wick"--OP East Berlin, Boulder City--3rd squad, 3rd platoon Item Company June-September '53

JOSEPH RYAN G-3-7 '51-'52

Comments: Lt. "Red" Shroeder and M/Sgt "Handlebar" Nemits were great leaders, seasoned and tough Marines. I am proud to have served with these outstanding Marines. Wounded evac Easy Med and hosp. ship "Haven". Active in Rocky Mountain Chapter, 1st Marine Division Association; Member of Marine Honor Guard Fort Logan National Cemetery. Let us never forget all those Marines who never came home.

Keywords: Machine Gunner, G-3-7, '51-'52, Op Killer, Ripper,Punch Bowl,Hill 1052,Luke The Gooks Castle

JOSEPH 'JOE' RYAN G-3-7 '51-'52

Comments: Lt"Red" Shroeder,M/Sgt "Handlebar" Nemits were great leaders, seasoned and tough Marines. I am proud to have served with them. Active in Rocky Mountain Chapter, 1st Marine Division Association. Member of Marine Honor Guard at Ft Logan National Cemetery. Let us never forget all those who never came home.

Keywords: Machine Gunner, G-3-7, '51-'52, Hill 1052,killer, Ripper,Punch Bowl,Luke The Gook's Castle, wounded Evac E-Med, Hosp.Ship Haven

Comments: ABSOLUTELY GREAT, MAY HAVE FOUND THE NAMES OF TWO MARINES THAT I HAD KNOWN IN THE APRIL/AUG 53 PERIOD.

Keywords: DOC, OP EAST BERLIN, APRIL/AUG 53

Looking for h-3-7 people April/Aug 53

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G-3-7 , 50 to 51

Comments: Looking for anyone that I might have served with. George Carr, Bat. radio opperator?? Many pictures to share with all. Email me...

Keywords: punchbowl,Chosin, etc.

Looking for fathers friends...

Comments: I don't know if this is the correct place to post...but here goes...

Looking for friends of: Have many photos...would be happy to share...

John Pierce Date and place of entry.... July 25 1952 Philadelphia Pa. Foreign duty time... 1yr.2mo,17,days Stationed with 1st. Marine Division 7th. Marines, E company 3rd. Platoon E company HQ Radio operator

Out July 25, 1955 MC reserve Honorable discharge 1960 Most significant duty assignment...... In action against enemy forces and defense of U.N. positions in Korea

Decorations and Medals...... Korean Service Medal Two Battle Stars., United Nations Service Medal., National Defense Service Medal., Korean PUC.,

Keywords: 1st. Marine Division 7th. Marines, E company 3rd. Platoon E company HQ Radio operator

Looking for Info on Cpl Howard Corliss G/3/7 MIA 12/05/1950

Comments: Looking for anyone who, might have know my father MIA Dec 5, 1950 at the Chosin

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H/3/7 and Hill 111

Comments: I am still desperately seeking any information I can get about my uncle.
Ronald Forrest Snyder was KIA on July 25, 1953 on Hill 111. He was 19 and from Sheppton, PA.
If anyone knew him please email me at linda458@ddisp.net
Thank you for your help. Take care and God bless.
-Linda

Keywords: Marines, H/3/7, Hill 111, 25 July 1953, USMC, Berlin Complex, Boulder City

WPNS/3/7/1 Chosin

Comments: A couple of my dads buddies were with the the WPNS/3/7. Unfortunately Fred Grant was KIA 12/09/50 at Chosin, Don Morton was wounded the same day. My dad (Al Young) went through PI with these guys in 1947, served with them in Cuba as part of the 6th Marines, 2nd Div. My dad did not reenlist but Grant and Morton did. They were reassigned to the 1st Div and sent to Korea. My dad is trying to find Morton and also the burial site of Grant. Also any guys he may have gone through PI with(Sept. 1947, Plt 101)

Keywords: Chosin, 1950, Parris Island 1947, Cuba, Grant, Morton, Young

Machine Gunner H/3/7

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Philip F. Molloy Jr. Service #1126171, USMC. I believe he was a Machine Gunner with H/3/7 in Korea between Nov 1950 and Dec 1951. If you knew him, can you tell me what you knew about him? He was from Norfolk, Ma. and enlisted in Boston in May-Jul 1950.

I have an official Dept of Defense photo of him receiving communion on an emergency helo pad behind the front lines in Korea. The Chaplain giving the communion is the 7th Mar Chaplain, LtJG Alan R. Gibbons of Revere, Ma. The photo is not dated.

I am Phil Molloy's son. I am a Marine at Camp Lejeune. Semper Fi

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For my grandfather

Comments: My grandfather was a marine in the Korean War. I am attempting to find a 1940's Marine Corps Handbook for him. He refers to it as "The Marine Corp Bible". I would also like to help him contact anyone who may have met him (friends etc.) and would like to contact him. His name is William (Billy) H. Thames, 3rd battalion, 7th marine weapons company, 1st marine division.

Thank You

Keywords: 3rd battalion, 7th marine weapons copany, 1st marine division (Korean War)

Recon Platoon 3/7

Comments: From September to November, 1952, a Reconnaissance Platoon was formed with volunteers from all 3/7 companies. Our CO was Capt. Scottnicky (spelling may be wrong). I would like to contact anyone serving in this Platoon, or from anyone with information about this unit. Contact at founth@aol.com.

Keywords: Reconnaissance Platoon 3/7

H37 Candy Bar Kids

Comments: My Dad served in H37. His name is Jim Wressell, and he was a machine gunner. If you have any pictures or stories, or want to contact him, please send me an e-mail. He was part of a special unit that would sneak behind enemy lines, and was one of a handful of guys to wear cammoflage dungarees. They were called Candy Bar Kids in an Argossy magazine article.

Keywords: H37, Candy Bar Kids, Jim Wressell, Purple Heart, Bronze Star

info

Comments: LOOKING FOR JOSEPH E HARRINGTON IOWA LA TEX MOBLY NENRETTA TEX OBIE O'BRIAN BOSTON MASS

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3/7 Weapons Co 81mm mortars

Comments: I am a Corporal in an 81mm mortar platoon 3/7 Weapons Co. I am the FDC Chief. I am interested in history/battles first hand from veterans who are familiar with the 81mm mortar. I would like to add your experience to pass on in training to marines in my platoon. Thank you for your help

Keywords: history of 3rd bn 7th marines 81mm mortars

LOOKING FOR LOST FRIENDS

Comments: 1953-1956

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LANDRY KIA 8-13-52

Comments: Any information would be appreciated. Ted was my Mom's cousin -- they grew up like brother and sister. I have some of the photos that he took while in Korea.

Keywords: photographer "Bunker'Hill

H/3/7 July 1953

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my uncle- Ronald Forrest Snyder. He was with USMC H/3/7 and was KIA at the age of 19 on July 25, 1953. He was originally from Sheppton, PA. I never got to know him because I wasn't born yet. I would really like to hear anything that anyone can tell me about him. Please email me at: linda458@intergrafix.net Thank you for your time. Take care and God bless. -Linda

Keywords: Marine H/3/7 July 1953

G/3/7 3/51-3/52

Comments: operations:operation killer,ripper,chinese spring offensive, operation mousetrap,punchbowl. wounded 2sept,51 in punchbowl--evacuated/helicopter to easy med-to yong-dung-po to hopital ship HAVEN

Keywords: g-3-7th marines. mar.5, 1951-mar. 1952

PFC Hans Pauls Saks. Jr.

Comments: I'm his niece. My brothers and I are looking for anyone who knew him, or anyone who has any info about him. Thanks, Sharon

Keywords: MIA 10/7/52 3rd Bn, 7th Marines

Hill 111 July 1953

Comments: I am looking for H/3/7 Marines who were defending Hill 111 in July 1953. H/3/1 and H/3/7 were on the hill on 7/24/53. Looking for the number of H/3/7 casualties (KIAs, WIAs, MIAs, DOW, etc) Please contact Paul Gulick at p.gulick@worldnet.att.net

Semper Fi,

Paul

Keywords: Hills 111 and 126 July 1953

Looking for grandfather..J.E. Davis

Comments: I am searching for J.E. Davis..he left North Carolina sometime in 1951, he was a staff seargent in the marines.He had a daughter born In 1952..We are his family and trying to locate him or any family or friends.I think he was originally from California..He got his divorce from my grandmother in 1969 I believe and think he was in the Los Angeles or San Diego area at that time..His x-wife and daughter are from Kinston,North Carolina.If any has any information that may help please reply to :kimberlydawns@hotmail.com..His daughter Shelby has his Purple Heart Medal and his military trunk..If anyone can help with any information PLease reply to my listed E-mail..Thanks

Keywords: Know he was probably stationed at Fort Bragg, Camp Le Juene, or Cherry Point,,,all of which are in th e state of North Carolina

REQUESTED INFO

Comments: THE PERSON REQUESTING THE IN FORMATION ON PFC LANDERS HOMER J. WAS KIA AND NAME APPEARS ON MARINE CORPS LEATHERNECK FOR THE MONTH OD APRIL 17, 1951 TO JULY 17, 1951 HIS NAME APPEARS AS LANDEES, HOMER J. BUT WHEN CHECKING THE MEMORIAL SERVICES THAT WAS HELD ON AUGUST 12, 1951 HIS NAME APPEARS AS LANDERS , HOMER J. I HAve all the muster rolls of i-3-7 and his name does not appear on the dropped listing and i also checked h-3-7 negative.SO YOU CAN GO FROM THEIR.SORRY I COULDN'T HELP MORE BUT THE BEST TO YOU AND YOUR INQURY. RICK SUAREZ KO CF I-3-7 50/51

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Albert F. Osmanski

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served with my dad, Albert F. Osmanski. He was involved in the Battle of Seoul 21 Sep 50 - 7 Oct 50 / Battle of Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin Campaign North Korea 28 Oct 50 - 11 Dec 50; Partcipated in action against enemy forces in South and Central Korea 14 Dec 50 - 20 Oct 51. He was with 81mm Mortars. He is also insterested in locating a Marine named Phillip Pasco or Pascoe who he went through boot with.

Keywords: Weapons Company, Chosin campaign

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Ronald Forrest Snyder (KIA)

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known the uncle that I never got to meet. Ronald Forrest Snyder was from Sheppton, PA and was KIA at the age of 19 on 7/25/1953. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: H CO 3 BN 7 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV

I/3/7 1951

Comments: was wounded in operation mousetrap on 5-18-1951

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Comments: I know Frank Detz has passed away.Am looking for other squad members i.e. Don Schwinderman,and others.

Keywords: IN fRONT OF THE LITTLE bROWN jUG,&hILL TEN FIFTY TWO,MAR.1952

LOOKING FOR OPERATION MOUSETRAP

Comments: I WAS WOUNDED IN OPERATIQN MOUSETRAP 1-3-7 MAY 18-1950

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G-3-7

Comments: Served Dec 50 to Oct51. I was the company radio operator and temp Corpman in January. Looking for George Carr, bat radio operator and anyone serving with me at that time.

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7/3/1 Chosin | George H. Williamson (Doc)

Comments: Father's name was George H. Williamson (Doc)

My father is close to joining his fellow Chosin Res. comrades. Would like any info from one who may have known/served with him.

He was in the Navy/corpsman. Served with the 7th Marines, 3rd Battalion, 1st Division. He drove and ambulance and was wounded by shrapnel yet continued to help his comrades in this mighty battle the Chosin Res.

He is nearing death and I and my family would appreciate any stories we could share with each other and his friends.

Would like this info to share with his family and friends. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Semper Fi/Anchors Aweigh!

Keywords: corpsman/7thmarines/3rd bat,/1stdiv

g/3/7 Lewis McDonald

Comments: Looking for buddies of my father, Lewis Lendon McDonald of Chickamauga, GA.

Keywords: 1st division, 7th marine, George Company, 3rd battalion

H/37

Comments: H37

Keywords: Marine members of H37, and anyone who served or wash attached to H37

h co 3rd bn 7th mar

Comments: H CO 3RD BN 7TH 1ST MAR DIV

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3/7 1950-52 WIREMAN

Comments: Email address is my son's, you may reach me at my address. 2219 W 34th Street South, Whichita Kansas 67217. Phone: 316-943-9816. Looking for any wireman from the 3RD 7THMAR 1STMARDIV that did serve from 1950-1952. Billy G. Coleman

One of the chosin few

Keywords: Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin, (14Dec1950-9Aug1951)2511Wireman 3DBN 7THMAR 1STMARDIV

Looking For Information Ref. Uncle

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my uncle, Pvt Charles Kenneth York, USMC. Served in Korea, KIA 1952-09-29. He was from Dalton Ga. Need to know where in Korea he died and which battle. It was reported in the Dalton Newspaper that a sniper killed him. He was not in the Marines long, but someone must know him. Please respond.

Keywords: 1 CO-3 BN-7 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV

Memorial Day Project/PFC Nesbit

Comments: My name is Bill Asher. I am working on a 2001 Memorial Dat section for my paper, the North Kitsap Herald. The section is a tribute to Kitsap County residents who have died while in military service. I am looking for information on a PFC Lyle L. Nesbit. He joined G Company on June 10th, 1953. He was killed in action on July 15th, 1953. I would like to hear from people that might have known PFC Nesbit or events leading up to his death.

Keywords: PFC Lyle Nesbit - "G" Company