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First Amphib. Recon Pendleton 1955/56

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Entry Name	Last Message
JOHN HENSON	December 9, 2020
DEAN TURNBLOOM	December 9, 2020
ROBERT ELLIS	June 6, 2017
CHARLEY JETT	July 16, 2011
TOD THOMPSON	August 16, 2005

Entry: 9637

FIRST AMPHIB. RECON PENDLETON 1955/56

JOHN HENSON wrote on December 9, 2020

willits CA

Comments:

Late April early May 1956 the largest exercise ever held at Camp Pendleton
took place. In the exercise an amtrac from 1st Amphib Recon sank upon leaving
the LST. WE were sixth in line behind it and didn't see it happen but were
held in line for a long time before they decided to send the rest of us off.We
found out about it during the exercise.

John Henson Arty F.O. D-2-11

Entry: 9636

FIRST AMPHIB. RECON PENDLETON 1955/56

DEAN TURNBLOOM wrote on December 9, 2020

Santee CA

Comments:

I am looking for anyone who knew Staff Sgt Arvil G Welch, Support Battalion 22
Area, or his family. He was from Texas, possibly Ft Worth or Franklin, and I
don't know much more about him. Looking to find out if he might be a long lost
relative of my wife. He was born September 17, 1934.

Entry: 9337

FIRST AMPHIB. RECON PENDLETON 1955/56

ROBERT ELLIS wrote on June 6, 2017

MtnView Ar

Comments:

Served in 1st amphib recon February 1955 until March 1956! Along with
Jimmie Howard I was in first platoon with lt "humbly dumpy" Lloyd. Howard
was weapons pelt Sgt. Good training lost some good marines on training
exercise. Went to Alaska and served on us perch. Then transferred to
Hawaii in 56 made Sgt then ended up serving 27 years. Retired as SgtMaj
force troops and base SgtMaj 29 palms. Retired now living in ark.

Entry: 8746

FIRST AMPHIB. RECON PENDLETON 1955/56

CHARLEY JETT wrote on July 16, 2011

Comments:

I went through TTU Coronado in 1955 then to Camp Pendleton
Kaneohe Bay Hawaii. When we came back from Hawaii the
company was disbanded they said it was lack of funds. I'm
sorry I really don't remember anybody's name. it's getting
that time in life I guess. sorry I couldn't be of more help.
would you have our logo it seems to be different than what I
can find on the Internet.

thank you,
Charlie 'Gene' Jett

Entry: 2563

FIRST AMPHIB. RECON PENDLETON 1955/56

TOD THOMPSON wrote on August 16, 2005

Comments:

I am trying to find any and all men who were in 1st Amph. Recon. in 1955
through 1956 especially Butch Bowe. Anyone remembering the tragic
drownings on a field problem
in 55 or 56 at Camp Pendelton, I would like to hear from as well. I was in
com. plt. When thinking back to my recon days I think of the great comraderie
and the great time I had in that wonderful group of guys.

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