11th Marine Regiment - 2nd Battalion

Marine Corps BBS

Marine Corps Command Records

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Andrew Kane wrote on November 12, 2022

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Unit: 2ND BATTALION 11TH MARINES 1ST DIVISION

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Comments: My Grandpa Corporal Thomas A Kane served this battalion and in echo battery and these dates. He passed away at 34 from diabetes but my dad told me there were instances of being overrun by the Chinese, incoming tanks to their position with little to no ammo and being forced to do bayonet charges and hand to hand combat. Grandpa was there the last year for 6 six months. Pretty brutal warfare and my Grandpa definitely had ptsd from what my grandmother and dad said.

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Matt Sivright wrote on April 1, 2019

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Unit: 2/8 FOX

Service or Relationship: Marine Corps

Comments: Looking for deployment info/history/operations of 2/11 during their deployment to Korea from July 1952-July 1953, specifically Battery D and E. My grandfather served as the Battery XO for these units, and also has a stint listed as KMC Arty Ady Group with HQ Bn 11 Mar.

If anyone can shed any insight on this deployment it would be MUCH appreciated. Our family doesn't have much background on this and I can't seem to find much info.

Thanks very much and S/F,

Matt

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Lorraine Overtuf wrote on March 13, 2017

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Comments: Hello, My father was Leon Overturf. He served in Korea F/2 11th 1st Div. From August 1950-June 1951. He left from San Diego.
He worked with Howizters and was a sarg. with his own squad. He was at Inchon and Chosin and onward to the summer of 1951.

I would love to share any information and/or pictures. I have been doing lots of reading on his unit and it is very interesting.

(He was also in the Solomon Islands.)

I would be an honor to communicate with others and family members of these brave heros.
Thank
You
Lorraine

Keywords: F Battery 2nd Battalion 11th Marines First Division

Solomon Russell Islands

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Larry Hume wrote on October 5, 2014

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City and State: CENTER TX

Unit: 11 MARINE REIGMENT, B BATTERY, 2ND BATTALION, 1ST

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I research and write stories on veterans from Shelby County, Texas. Currently researching a marine named Bobbie Mock who was accidently killed from an electric shock from a high powered line on November 22, 1950.

Keywords: Buried in Center, Texas. Born in Jasper, Texas.

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Al Bryant wrote on January 14, 2014

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City and State: LOVELAND OH

Unit: 2ND BATT D CO. 11TH MARINES

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Comments: Was in the 11th marines, just finishing the cities battle when the truce was signed- Was transferred out the next week to the DMZ Police- They were still drawing there gear and the tents was just getting put up-We were on the line when the UN guys were marking the 38th.Par. Ten of us were sent to Panmunjom for a week for the prisoner exchange- It was good duty, better than cannon cocking. I was in the 29th draft and was rotated home in Jan.54 Lets talk Al Bryant Cincinnati

Keywords: Reno, Vegas & Carson

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Steve Hicks wrote on March 1, 2013

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City and State: LANESVILLE IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any Marines that served with my dad, Sgt.
Ernest E. Hicks,Jr. He was attached to Easy battery
from June 1952-August 1954. Dad passed away in 1985.
he seldomly talked about his service in Korea.I have
a few questions for someone that can answer them.

Keywords: Urn, Ernie, Hicks

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Edward J. Evans wrote on November 19, 2012

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City and State: COOKVILLE TN

Unit: E-2-11

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Is TURNER out there ? ln 53 friendly fire killed two
(COLE) ANYBODY OUT THERE REMEMBER? Also a short round
kia 3 marines. Anybody remember john moughan of
longview Tx. or john lavin of ny. How about plt341
and Sgt. Chadwell?

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Robert Howard wrote on December 20, 2011

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City and State: LOUISBURG KS

Unit: HHC 2-9

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Im trying to find out information on with who/where my
grandfather served during the korean war and or WW2.
He passed away a year ago without much knowledge being
passed down. Im currently stationed at Camp Casey
Korea and would like to visit the places he spent time
at here.

Keywords: Francis Paul Shirley Artillery howitzer korea

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Kathy Callahan wrote on November 20, 2011

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City and State: WAYNE NJ

Unit: 630TH ORDNANCE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Robert Leddy, Korean War Veteran was
stationed at 630th Ordnance 1951-1953. His camp
supplied ammunitions to the troops.

Robert Leddy is interested in sharing article about
Korean War photo exhibit in today's SUNDAY Record
newspaper with you...See Link (paste in browser)

If you know organization, museum, library that would
like to exhibit his highly acclaimed photo collection
and narrated video

please contact his daughter Kathy Callahan at
KathCalla@aol.com

Thank you!

Keywords: http://www.northjersey.com/news/134197253_Photos_tell_
Korean_War_vet_s_story.html?c=y&page=2

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Ed Turner II wrote on August 17, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My uncle, Joe R. Turner of New Mexico, was with the 11th Marine Regiment, Mike Battery, during the waning months of the Korean War. He tells of personally witnessing an aerial dogfight on our side of the front line, and apparently other Marines witnessed it, too. His version as follows:
He and a friend were on the way to the chow hall when a Mig-15 came in at very low level, overflying an anti-aircraft battery, with an F-86 in hot pursuit. The MiG pulled up, but unable to shake the F-86 and was shot down nearby.
I am not aware of any other accounts like this; most histories of the Korean War strongly imply that this kind of aerial combat occured only in "MiG Alley", although a few NK pilots did manage to defect.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who can shed light on this story.

Keywords: MiG, Mike Battery, Joe Turner 

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Mercedes Colson wrote on May 27, 2011

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Comments: I'm looking for any information regarding what happened to the young Marines that landed in Inchon in September 1950. 60 years later, my father refuses to discuss the time he spent in country. I know he suffered a good bit of frost bite.
IF you know, please contact me.

Keywords: inchon korea, chosin reservoir, guerrero, easy battery, september, 1950 

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Charlene Piechocki wrote on March 22, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Looking for anything on my Grandfather. He was in the 11th Regiment 2nd Battalion, I believe late '52 through summer '53. He was a mechanic and drove trucks. I have many photos with names like "S/Sgt.Johnson our dispatcher" "Willie Miller", "Vernell", "Malburg" a guy called "Snowflake" and pics of a guy dressed in a hula skirt and coconut bra!
I know its a longshot, but any type of recognition would be great!

Keywords: Anthony (Tony) Piechocki, Korea 51-54

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Robert Moreland SR. wrote on January 14, 2011

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City and State: LODI CA

Unit: E-2-LL JUL 5L THRU JUL52

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

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Keywords: sept 1951 TOT

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Jason Snyder wrote on January 1, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: MygGrandfather, Donald Sucese past away several years ago and I have become interested in learing about his military service and friends he made while serving. I am an Air Force officer that started my career with advice and encouragement from my Grandfather, who is missed dearly.

Keywords: Donald Sucese, Don Sucese, Korean War, 11th Marine Regiment 2nd Battalion

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Gayle Wright Smith wrote on November 29, 2010

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City and State: WALKERTON IN

Unit: EASY 2-11

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: just looking for friends that my father might have served with

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Changsup Hahn wrote on May 14, 2010

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City and State: FRANKLIN LAKES NJ

Unit: 2ND BATTALION, 11TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am looking for retired Colonel Morris Snead who was the executive officer(then major). I also want to know Cpl. John Holt, who was from Mississippi.

Keywords: I served as a house-boy and interpreter for the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division during the Korean War from April 1951 through September,1953. The marines called me "Hahn."

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Peter Mateo wrote on December 30, 2009

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City and State: FREMONT CA

Unit: W BATTERY, 2/11 ARTILLERY, USMC

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am working with a vet rep in the SF Bay area to prove my VA claim. The VA has a long history of telling artillery vets, Army and Marine Corps, that there is no "proof" that we were in combat. For any of you trying to prove a PTSD claim, information exists, through google searches and other means, to verify combat deaths, WIA's and combat incidents. Get a good vet rep to help you. If you have PTSD, or hearing loss/tinnitus, you deserve to be compensated.
Anyone in Whiskey Battery remember the night Clyde Brown was killed at An Hoa? The date was 5/28/1970. From my vet rep: When you post incidents and show pics, PLEASE try to give the date, or at least, approx month and year! You can help a brother prove his claim.

Keywords: Hill 55, An Hoa

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Peter Mateo wrote on December 30, 2009

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City and State: FREMONT CA

Unit: W BATTERY, 2/11 ARTILLERY, USMC

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am working with a vet rep in the SF Bay area to prove my VA claim. The VA has a long history of telling artillery vets, Army and Marine Corps, that there is no "proof" that we were in combat. For any of you trying to prove a PTSD claim, information exists, through google searches and other means, to verify combat deaths, WIA's and combat incidents. Get a good vet rep to help you. If you have PTSD, or hearing loss/tinnitus, you deserve to be compensated.
Anyone in Whiskey Battery remember the night Clyde Brown was killed at An Hoa? The date was 5/28/1970. From my vet rep: When you post incidents and show pics, PLEASE try to give the date, or at least, approx month and year! You can help a brother prove his claim.

Keywords: Hill 55, An Hoa

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Grady M. Ford wrote on October 26, 2009

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William Perkins SR. wrote on August 28, 2009

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City and State: SALUDA SC

Unit: DOG BATTERY 2ND BATTALION D-24

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: IN KOREA 1951 AND 1952

Keywords: LOOKING FOR ANY MEMBERS OF DOG BATTERY 2ND BATTALION 11TH MARINES DOG-24.

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Charles R. (Chuck) Tucker wrote on June 1, 2008

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City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit: FOX BATTERY/2ND BN/ 11TH MARINES, 1STMARDIV

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Looking for members of Fox Battery from any gun section, but specifically gun #3, during the period of 31Jan51 to 2Jan52, Korea. I have found Eric Poeschl and Lloyd Vaudrin but can't locate other members. Please write.... I have a great picture of the Gun Section.

Keywords: Member of Gun #3 F/2/11, from period of 31Jan51 to 2Jan52, Arrived in 4th draft to Korea from Guam.

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John Henson wrote on May 7, 2008

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Unit: H-S - D-2-11

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Anyone recall the dogs of H and S Battery during '53-'54? Champ, Lobo,
and Babydoll come to mind. Babydoll's name was later changed to
Rotation as she seem to have a litter of puppys everytime some
Marines were rotating home.

John Henson

Keywords: Champ, Lobo, Babydoll(Rotation)

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Bernie LaCroix wrote on April 1, 2008

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City and State: LACONIA NH

Unit: EASY BATTERY 10TH REGIMENT 1951 AND ITEM BATTERY 1

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Nick name Bull. Battle of Bunker Hill. Tom Barnes, Ed Kolichek, James Lee Hilton, Bill Stahlworth, Ace Ford, Vincent Paocelli, Lucky Luyckx. U.S.S. General Weigel Transport ship from San Diego to Kobe Japan February- March 1952 and the U.S.S.Walker on return trip from Sasabo Japan March 1953. February 1952 sixteen day Pickle Meadows cold weather training in California.

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Michael (Mike) Alkire wrote on January 26, 2008

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City and State: TWO RIVERS WI

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: anhoa,phubia,locdien,hue,phuloc,az territory dec67to jan 69

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Rodney Riffe wrote on September 11, 2007

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone I served with.

Keywords: An hoa, liberty bridge hill 55 strong point Charlie

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Richard Kijanka wrote on January 11, 2007

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Edmund Kijanka served in Korea. I saw the name Richard Kijanka which is the same as mine. Could there be a connection?

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Lacy Altizer SR. wrote on June 6, 2006

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City and State: SPRINGFIELD MO

Unit: DOG BATTERY 2ND BATALLION 11TH. MARINES

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM THE BATTERY OR ANYONE FROM THE FAT BATTALION QUANTICO 1945

Keywords: Scout Sergeant FO Team

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Isadore Ternes SR. wrote on May 17, 2006

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City and State: BLOOMINGTON MN

Unit: A' BATTERY 11TH REGIMENT

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that remember's cprl Ternes

Keywords: went to korea a ship general weigel returned on the meigs

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Jim Young wrote on September 3, 2005

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City and State: PAYSON AZ

Unit: E-2-11

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Came to Korea 11TH draft. Hill 749 wounded very small wound.stayed on hospital ship U.S. Haven.Left Korea August 1952. Served LTA next to El Toro Ca until August 1953. Went to Japan August 1953 with 3rd Marine Div.

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John Henson wrote on March 8, 2005

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City and State: WILLITS CA

Unit: H-S 2-11 - D-2-11

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: 50 years ago today the second battalion 11th Marines boarded ships in Inchon harbor for the trip back home. We arrived in San Diego on the 25th.Three days of unloading the ships and then 30 days leave. Life was good again!

Keywords: USS Lenawee Going Home

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Darin Smith wrote on February 13, 2005

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City and State: HUGHESVILLE PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, John A. Smith, served in this unit in Korea from, April 10, 1952 - Oct 8, 1952, tranferred to "I" Co, 3rd BN, 7th Inf, until Mar 9, 1953. He passed away 5 years ago, and recently my mother gave me the few things he had from his service. I have been curious about unit activites while he was there, locations of those units, maps, anything at all would be greatly appreciated so I can get an idea of his time in Korea. I know he had a couple photo albums, but the ones I remember, my mother says she never saw. Any info would be appreciated.

Keywords: maps, info, locations and activities

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John Matthews wrote on December 21, 2004

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City and State: SOUTH HAVEN MI

Unit: US ARMY

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My old friend Tom Reilly was killed in Korea in 1952. He and I went to school together in Chicago, along with another Buddy, Jack Doherty.
We always think of Tom, and wonder what happened to him. We were both in the service in 1952 and were not home when he died. I was in the Army, later in Korea, Jack Doherty was in the Marines in Korea.

We would like to know what happened to Tom. We understand it was not a result of hostile action.
Years ago, someone told me that he died in a bunker cave-in.

Would appreciate any information. His unit was Hq Btry, 2nd Bn, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.

Keywords: Thomas Francis Reilly Jr. Sgt. Killed 5/15/1952

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Richard Kijanka wrote on October 9, 2004

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City and State: BUFFALO NY

Unit: F 2 11

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments:

Keywords: 1st gun section looking for the old man flash and the other guys of which i was their section chief

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Tom Gooch wrote on July 26, 2004

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City and State: TAYLOR MI

Unit: 2ND BATTALION, 11TH MARINES 1 MAR DIV

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Gooch here! Semper Fi to all my brothers. I am trying to document my combat service in RVN (July 67-May69). I was assigned to "E" Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st MarDiv(Rein)during Operation Houston from 30 March 1968 to 23 July 1968...C.O. was L. M. Myers and am looking for someone to verify my combat expereince on Hill 52 sometime during summer of 1968. Anybody out there who can help? Looking for Mac, Gates, Thompson, or Captain Myers, etc

Keywords: The Hill, Ton, Hill 52, 88, Marble Mountain, Boc Ma Pass, Highway 1

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John (Rick) Dearing wrote on January 9, 2004

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City and State: WINDSOR CA

Unit: E-2-11

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John (Rick) Dearing wrote on January 9, 2004

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City and State: WINDSOR CA

Unit: E-2-11

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: was w/ E-2-11 From Chu Lai to An Hoa 1966 to1967.

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Eugene Kennedy wrote on December 4, 2003

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City and State: GALESBURG IL

Unit: PTL #154 SAN DIEGO 51 - 1ST.MAR. FOX 2 11 KOREA

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: Very dam cold and very dam hot in one country.
We got straffed by one bomb charley and one
guy in crew got head wound.We also had two very young korean boys that we looked after because they couldn't find parents.
I would like to hear from anyone from both locations.

Keywords: ptl.154 USMCRD SAN DIEGO APRIL 51 and 1 mar.11 rgt.fox btry.Korea

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Crystal Smith wrote on November 29, 2003

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City and State: VALPARAISO IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY GRANDFATHER IS INTERESTED IN FINDING INFO ON HIS BROTHER CPL.THOMAS MICHAEL ILIC F/2/11/1ST MARINES. HE WAS KILLED ON OCT. 26, 1952 IN KOREA. ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFUL

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Elizabeth Browning wrote on November 18, 2003

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Comments: Looking for Marines who fought with my father Robert D. Purcell. He was given a silver star following the fighting at reno carson vegas. He was also in Viet Nam in 1965-1966 - stationed in Chu Lai as a helicopter pilot.

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Glen Keen wrote on November 12, 2003

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City and State: ELBERFELD IN

Unit: HQ

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

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Don Shehan wrote on October 18, 2003

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City and State: BENNINGTON KS

Unit: F BTRY 2ND BN 11TH REG

Service or Relationship: .........

Comments: I,m trying to find other members of my unit that I served with in 1966

Keywords: Viet-Nam Vet

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Anthony Amendola wrote on September 29, 2003

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City and State: WALPOLE MA

Unit: CHARLIE BATTERY 2BAT 5TH

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: Bill Baker came from Chicago. I last saw him back in 53 when he came to visit after Korea.
would love to hear from him. He married a girl
whose last name was Shakespere

Keywords: bill and I servered on Dagmar, bunker hill and the VIP outpost overlooking the peace talks.

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Elmer Brenneman wrote on September 21, 2003

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City and State: KALONA IA

Unit: E BAT. 2ND BN 11TH MARINES 1STMARDIV

Service or Relationship: .........

Comments: was one of the original Marines assigned when Echo
was reactivated, for Vietnam service, since the
Korean war
attended the first artillary school at pendleton
since the korean war also we had to set up and
clean up the classrooms before we started having
sc

Keywords: Uss Bexar, Chulai, hill 69, hill35, AnHoa direct
support for Fox 2/

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Bob Long wrote on August 18, 2003

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Comments: Looking for Cook,Hood and the others who served with hq2/11

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Don Deich wrote on July 16, 2003

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City and State: HENDERSONVILLE NC

Unit: H-S BATT. 2ND. REG. IST DIV

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I'm looking for those who Served in this unit on Guaducanal and Cape Glouster 1942-44

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Don Deich wrote on July 16, 2003

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City and State: HENDERSONVILLE NC

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Fred Weggel wrote on May 25, 2003

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City and State: PASADENA MD

Unit: FOX BATTERY 2ND BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: Just checking for anyone who would remember me.
I was in Korea from November 1951 to November 1952.

Keywords: Looking for Charles Wivell, James McCann

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Zonia Ochoa wrote on April 9, 2003

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City and State: TEXARKANA TX

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Looking for daughters best freind. his name is
Chris Hicks. He is with Fox 2/11. Have seen and heard comment made about 11th Marines. Mostly from Oliver North, but limited to 11th marines have just passed them or such.

I was a Marine Wife for 18 Yrs and we were with
Fox Btry for sometime.

Keywords: Where is Fox Btry?

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Jen Kohms wrote on April 1, 2003

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City and State: OAK RIDGE NJ

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Hello, I am hearing about all sorts Of battalions and regiments and Companies in the news. All except for my friends. I am new to all this. He is in 2nd Battalion 11th Marines. All I want to know is if he is in the action right now, not were how or why; Just if. To all vets and Soldiers thank you. We love you all.

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Peter Arcieri wrote on March 29, 2003

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City and State: PINELLAS PARK FL

Unit: DOG BTRY, 2ND BN. 11TH MARINES (53-54)

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Have pictures of G/Sgt Bill Schooley who was assigned to Dog Co. 2nd Bn. 1st Marines, who served with me aboard the USS Midway. He was KIA on 7Oct52. Would like to contact any relative to offer pictures of him.

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