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JOSEPH WONG wrote on January 25, 2024

SAN MARINO CA

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looking for old comrads that i served with in korea

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FRANCOISE ASK wrote on October 6, 2023

Everett WA

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My husband Frye Barry 1058197 sergeant Korean War 1952 passed away 1999 love to
know about never spoke of it thanks Francoise

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TOMMY KLOTZ wrote on February 8, 2023

Philadelphia PA

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Looking for 4 uncles that all served in Korea.

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TOM WALTZ wrote on January 10, 2023

Vancouver WA

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I learned about this website this morning while listening to the Armstrong and
Getty radio show.

My dad, William (Bill) Waltz, served in Korea as a Marine (artillery). He passed
away on February 12, 2021 from complications of pulmonary fibrosis he contracted
from breathing smoke released from shooting the guns. Another casaulty of the
war. But he lived a long and fulfilling life.

Dad taught us kids to love our country and to know that peace is never free.

Semper fi dad.

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CHERYL MCDERMOTT wrote on September 18, 2022

Modesto CA

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I am looking for my fathers unit and any pictures you might have of him. He served
in the Korean War. I do not know his unit or anything about his service. His name
was
James Ronald McDermott from New Orleans Louisiana. Any thing you might have I
would love to see. Thank you

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JAMIE WALTERS wrote on September 1, 2022

Mercer TN

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I am looking for any info on a marine who graduated boot camp at parris island in
jan 1952. His mos is 3371 name is Bradford M Scoggins jr. Attached to 1st mardiv
1/7. His family is looking for pictures of him. Dod 1971. Last known city and
state is davenport IA. He was a chef

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ZACHARY VITTORIO wrote on August 31, 2022

Indianapolis IN

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Looking for anyone with any information about my Grandfather William Battreall. I
believe he was in the 1st Shore Party Battalion, 1st Marines. Any and all info
will help. He passed away in 2010 without hardly speaking a word about his
experiences.

Thanks!

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WILLIAM LEE wrote on August 13, 2022

Peoria AZ

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Sgt Faust Korea vet 1950 or 1951

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MIKE HEITIC wrote on March 17, 2020

Barberton OH

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Looking for my uncle, Pfc Thomas J Heitic. He served with the 1st Mar Div
during WWII and Korea. He had no children, never talked about his experiences.
We found a letter from him to our dad. The return address only had D-2-14th
Marines, 1st Marine Div FMF in Korea. We are trying to find out about him to
add to our families' military history. Our dad and all of our uncles served in
WWII. Tom was the only Marine. I can't get anything from the archives without
more information. Would appreciate any help. Thank you.

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BERNADETTE GAUTHIER wrote on October 19, 2019

Boring OR

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I am looking for the families of 4 Marines that served in Korea in 1951
1. PFC William Everett Bowden born Dec 6 1931
kia April 24, 1951 Enlistment in Salem, OR

2, PFC James Richard Silk born Nov 18, 1931
kia Dec 6, 1951 Enlistment Woodside, NY

3. PFC George Quinton Kennedy born June 7, 1929
kia April 24, 1951 Enlistment Portland, OR

4. PFC Joesph Leonard Srebroski born Dec 4,1930
kia Dec 6, 1951 Enlistment Baltimore, MD

Anyone knowing any family members please contact me at bkgauthier4@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing for you

Thank you
Bernadette

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DON ANDERSON wrote on September 30, 2017

washington pennsylvania

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looking for david prasch. philly. master gunnert sgt
troup.bobby ray chorcan. west virgina

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KEVIN RYAN wrote on July 29, 2017

San Diego California

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My dad was in Korea at
Inchon and at Camp Rose
kansas line 1951-1953-
5tours

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ROBERT HULVEY wrote on July 8, 2017

canton illinois

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medical records

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SANDRA SEYBERT wrote on July 4, 2017

Morrisville Pennsylvania (PA)

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Looking for graduation picture or year book for Edward James
Seybert 1951 he is my father, thank you

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MARY VICKOREN wrote on November 2, 2016

Fayetteville North Carolina

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Looking for anyone who served with my uncle, Donald Marshall
Garthwait, from Los Angeles. He was a CWO3 in Korea. May have
served as part of a joint operation with the Navy. His
tombstone says US Navy, but had Semper Fi at the bottom. I
know he was a Marine. I remember his dress blues. He later
served in the USA Reserve at Fort Ord. Thanks.

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RICHARD PAYNE wrote on August 13, 2016

University Place Washington

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Finding Your Loved OneUSMC Muster Rolls 1798 to 1958

I see many people seeking information on relatives and
friends who served with the Marines in Korea. As a start it
is helpful to find out the unit in which they served and
their time in Korea. To help find an answer to these
questions Ancestry.com has USMC Muster Rolls up through 1958
on-line. While Ancestry.com is a fee-service they offer a
short free--trial period or most large city public libraries
have it available for in-library use at no charge.

The muster rolls are located in Ancestrys Military Records
section. From Ancestrys SEARCH drop-down box look for the
USMC Muster Rolls in the box on the lower right of the
Military Records page.

To locate a person you need to enter first name, middle
initial and last name and year of service (month if known).
If a common name, may need their service number to identify
which individual you seek.

A search should list names, dates and rank of individuals
for you to select to view. Select one then Ancestrys
initial result should tell you the unit they were in at that
time. If you view the source document you may need to go
back several pages to the first page to find the name of the
unit listed. The muster rolls are mainly long lists of names.

Once you have the unit name you may want to look at the
Korean War Projects USMC Command Diaries--US Marine Corps
Command and Unit Reportsat:

http://www.koreanwar.org/html/usmc_korean_war_records.html

These give a day-to-day record of the units
activitiesbattalion level for infantry and most other
units. They usually briefly describe the activities of the
battalions companies, enumerate casualties and may have
after-action reports of specific battles. At the site,
select a battalion or unit then next select the year and
month to view. It may take a while to download the pages.

Another Korean War Project resource is the Marines In The
Korean War Commemorative Series:

http://www.koreanwar2.org/kwp2/usmckorea/Main.htm

These are on-line booklets describing the phases of the war
and some specialized activities. They provide a quick
overview of the USMCs participation in the Korean War and
give some idea of what life was like for a Marine who was
there at that time.

Semper Fi

Dick Payne
F/2/1/1 & 1stCSG Navy Corpsman Korea--July, 1952 to May
1953

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SANDIE MCLAUGHLIN wrote on December 14, 2014

Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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Any info please on my late husband an Irishman called
Martin McLoughlin who had gone to the USA in Cleveland,
Ohio. He was a boy and he only got into the Korean conflict
late on. His uncle Sean, also from Cleveland was also
there. His family has his dog tags etc but wont part with
them to our own son. Many thanks for any stories etc.

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SGT. CARL PLUMMER wrote on December 3, 2014

Sarasota Florida

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Looking for Marine Gilbert Angle Ramirez from LA, Calif.

Gil and I attended Demolition School together at Camp
Lejeune in 52, reassigned together to 3rd. Shore Party Bn.
at Pendleton then together in D Co. 1st. Engr. Bn. in Korea
in 1953. Got separated in July 53 and lost contact.

Where are you Gil?

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JAY BURKE wrote on May 23, 2014

Frazeysburg Ohio

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Hi my Grandfather was a Korean War Veteran. His name was
Jack Staten. I only know from my Grandmother that he served
in the Korean War and I know he survived. He died of Cancer
later on in November of 1997. As a kid growing up (born in
1984,) I was never allowed to ask him about his service and
my grandparents never spoke of my grandpa's time spent in
Korea. That's just how they were. My uncles and aunt (5
uncles, 1 aunt and then my mom was the youngest of their 7
children,) never talked openly to him or asked him about his
years of service either. When he died he was buried as a
proud veteran in Obetz, Ohio in Obetz Cemetery. My
Grandmother I'm sure has his belongings from back when he
was a soldier but she's never been one who is comfortable
with sharing or telling us grandchildren about what Grandpa
Staten did back then. She's turning 76 on May 29th and I'd
like to find some shred of my Grandfather's military
history/service online and maybe one picture or something so
I can print off my findings and give them to my Grandmother.
I want to know personally for myself, more details about my
Grandpa. I'm in need of any national search database
websites where I can search for him by first/last name and
maybe find more info. about him during those years or any
tips for searching you could offer me, anything would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks & God Bless!

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JOHN LEONE wrote on May 22, 2014

Purcellville Virginia

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I am looking for either Pfc. John J. Makad or 2nd Lt. J. A.
Moren USMCR. They served with my father Pfc. Salvatore J.
Leone in Korea in March of 1952. My father was given orders
by 2nd Lt. Moren to proceed as train guard of a rail
shipment. My father had a man in charge Pfc. Makad during
this duty. Please contact me if you have any information
for either 2nd Lt. Moren or Pfc. Makad.

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RICHARD R PRESSLER wrote on March 26, 2014

Woodland California

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Richard,contact me please, you got a butt whooping coming, since 1953

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VIVIAN LEWIS wrote on February 22, 2014

elsmere delaware

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I am an old old friend of marine corp Robert ward from
somewere in pa last known address would love to know his
were abouts was on the way to korea with another marine
tommy or Thomas Mays kia please if you are out there I need
to know

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CARL LATAILLE wrote on February 8, 2014

Fort Mitchell Kentucky

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Looking to see if anyone has knowlege of any information on
my Grandfather Bryon Furginson he was wounded in Korea and
transported to Japan. I have all his medals Purple Heart
Silver/ Bronze star. Heard his stories of his service and
time over there but I was young would love to learn more.
Thank you.

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SIERRA MINCHACA wrote on December 21, 2013

Napa CA

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I am looking for a marine from E-2-5 who served at the
Chosin reservoir as my grandfather's BAR assistant. He
remembers that his last name was Polk. They also made the
Incheon landing together, as well as surviving their first
banzai attacks at the Kimpo air field in 1950. They threw a
lot of grenades together: two at a time at Yudam-ni. Please
contact me if you have any relevant information as my
grandfather, Rollo Minchaca, would love to hear from him.



Thank you for your service!

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STEVE MORRISON wrote on August 5, 2013

Chicago Illinois

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Was hoping to find anyone who knew my father Joe Morrison
of Chicago, IL.

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CASSANDRA HOUSTON wrote on August 4, 2013

Mount Holly North Carolina

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I am looking for any Marine who may have known my father Sam
Henry Hicks Jr. He was from Camp Lejune base North Carolina.
Late 1965 thru 1968 was also stationed in Okinawa Japan 1969 he was
a sergeant E5 any information would be helpful. Thank you.

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JOSEPH FISHER wrote on July 31, 2013

Mobile AL

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Would like to locate William H McLean Jr of Birmingham, AL
who served with 4Bn, 10thMar, 2dMarDiv, FMF, Camp Lejeune,
NC during 1955-1956. Would also like to locate Sergeant Ed
Mill of Ohio who served with CoB, 1stAmTracBn, 3rdMarDiv,
FMF at Camp White Beach, Okinawa during Feb 1961 - Mar 1962.

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JOHN LEMONADE MAYS wrote on July 4, 2013

harahan la

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2/1/5 george company.

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DAVID COOKSLEY wrote on January 26, 2013

Old Lyme CT

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Looking for any information on Vance Carey who served with
the weapons company, 2nd battalion, 5th Marines and was
wounded in 1951 in Korea.

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WALTER CHEELY wrote on September 5, 2012

River Forest Illinois

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lOOKING FOR Sgt.Major Glen W. Lusk USMC
He was Sgt.Major of 1st 90mm AAA Gn.BN IN 1951

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TRAVIS COLLINS wrote on June 30, 2012

Inman SC

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I am trying to find records on my Grandfather who has
passed I have a Muster Roll stating his name Claude E. Mcbee
Muster date Jan 1953
Rank E2
Station B 1st Tank Battaion 1St Marine Division Reinforced
Fmf Co Fleet Post Office San Francisco Calif

Can someone please help me with finding information on My
Grandfather I was never able to meet him and I want to
learn all I can about him.

Thank You,
Travis Collins

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WOODY LEIGH wrote on June 19, 2012

BOULDER COLORADO

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TRYING TO FIND THOMAS ROHR. WE SERVED AS SGTS. IN THE 1ST
COMBAT SERVICE GROUP, 3RD MARDIV, CAMP PENDLETON, CA. LAST
TIME I SAW TOM HE WAS A NEW LT. HOPE HE DIDN'T MAKE IT TO
NAM.

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KYLE BROWN wrote on April 24, 2012

frisco texas

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i am looking for any photos/information on my grandfather
Dearl Alexander Brown who was a marine who served in the
korean war.

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NICK LEETE wrote on November 28, 2010

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I am 8 years old and looking for any information about my grandfather I never met. He was a Marine in Korean War name Norman W Leete.
Any Marines know him during the service?

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JOHN LYLE III wrote on July 27, 2010

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Did you know John Glen Lyle Cant find any info Thank you

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JOHN MASTRANGEL wrote on July 26, 2010

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I"m looking for any Marine that served in Korea with my
Uncle, Donald Hobson. He was a sniper that had been wounded
twice (shot through the neck) on two different occasions
while in combat.

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HELPING VET. MAX WOODALL RICE wrote on June 22, 2010

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I'm trying to help a Vet. locate other fellow Marines who might recognize his name; Max Woodall, he was in the 1st Marine Airwing k83-K87, Chosin. He says Ted Williams was in his squadron. Please contact me if you know him or of him.

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TAMICO wrote on February 12, 2010

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I'm looking for a marine who served with me in Korea 1952. I think he was from Hickory NC. Advise

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OSCAR ROJAS C/O BEL ROJAS wrote on November 22, 2009

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Marine Oscar R. Rojas, Jr. is looking for his fellow Marines Fred Stucco, Allen T. Mitchell and Jim Cooley. They served in Korea together (1951-1952). He was with the First Marine Division, 7th Motor Transport Battalion, C Company. He was located 7 miles south of Mun San-Ni (pronounced "Moon Sahn Nee")--Close 2 the 38th parallel on the East side.

He would like 2 catch up with his old Marine buddies. If U have ANY info concerning his friends, please email me (his daughter-in-law), and I will 4ward the information 2 him.

Thanks,
Bel Rojas :)

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STEVE HICKS wrote on November 6, 2009

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I need finding any Marines that graduated in Oct,1951
from Parris Island in particular Platoon 377. My father
was Ernest E. Hicks,Jr.. Any info would be appreciated.

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NORMAN BODWAY wrote on August 30, 2009

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LOOKING FOR SAL TENERIO


5TH MARINES TANKS KOREA 1952-53
PLEASE CALL ME 920-729-6447 OR ANSWER MY E-MAIL
I WAS THRER WHEN YOU LQST YOUR ARM AND HAVE BEEN LOOKING
FOR YOU FOR ALONG TIME JUST FOUND OUT YOUR NAME

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PAULA (HURD) PHILLIPS wrote on July 26, 2009

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Looking for anyone who served with my brother, Harold T. Hurd Jr. 1950-1951 Korean war Marines. He passed away in 1975,Sept., Iam researching and I was born same year as his first born son. Thank-you Sincerly Paula Phillips

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SHEENA YABAO-POLIN wrote on July 17, 2009

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i am looking for neil hutching.. he served on usns navasota when it was in olonggapo back 1989... any information could be so useful... thanks


sheena yabao-poulin

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JAMES PARKER wrote on May 25, 2009

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looking for a fellow marine who was with bco 1st amtracs bn. 1st marine div in korea winter of 1953 his nickname was chubby chops he was from three oaks mochigan. would love to hear from anyone from this ubit, god bless..jim.

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PAUL KELLEY wrote on January 31, 2004

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Looking for anyone who new Cpl. Joe Vittori...Beverly Mass. KIA September 15,1951 Won Congressional Medal Of Honor. Attached to Company F 2nd Battilion..1st Marines.

Thanks,

pk

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RICHARD ANDERSON SUAREZ wrote on March 11, 2003

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FOUND THE INFORMATION: BALENTINE, THOMAS D. HM3 WIA NAME APPEARS ON SEP 17, 1951 TO OCTOBER 14, `1951 IN THE CALIFORNIA WIA LISTING AS BEING FROM OAKLAND, CA. I RAN A CHECK WITH MY SELECT PHONE CD TO NO AVAIL. ONLY ONE LISTING OF VALENTINE FROM BELLFLOWER, CA AND I CALL IT BUT IT WAS THE WRONG NUMBER, SORRY I ALSO CHECKED MY OAKLAND PHONE BOOK AND SURROUNDING AREA AGAIN TO NO AVAIL. SORRY. DON'T GIVE-UP I'VE LOCATED OVER 3000 MARINES 980 FROM MY UNIT COVERING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1950 TO JULY 1953 AND I STILL HAVE 5000 FROM THE CHOSIN FEW THAT I'M STILL SEARCHING FOR. BEST RICK SUAREZ I-3-7 KO CF 50/51

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RICHARD ANDERSON SUAREZ wrote on March 11, 2003

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I'M HOT ON THE TRAIL, JOLLY, JERRY T. PFC FROM DALLAS, TX NAME APPEARS ON THE JULY 25 TO SEP 16 WIA LISTING LOOKING FOR YOUR CORPSMAN. WILL GET BACK TO YOU IF AND WHEN I FIND HIM. GLAD HE HASEN'T FORGOTTEN. BEST RICK SUAREZ I-3-7 KO CF 50/51

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BEN BOURGEOIS wrote on March 10, 2003

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I am looking for a Marine who saved another Marine's life Korea, or may know who the person was who saved his life. The corpsman's name is Thomas D. Ballentine, approx. age 71. He is not the 71 year old listed in U.S. Search in Carrollton, GA. This Thomas was a HM3 (rank in Navy) with a serial number of 3579253. He served with the H-3-1-1 unit in Korea in June, 1951. By brother in law, Jerry T. Jolly, the Marine who was saved, wants to find out this information. I am helping him. If anyone knows how I can find this persons, please send any info to benbourgeois55@msn.com. Thanks a million.

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