Entry: 101982
Subject: HOWIE SHULL
Kari Shull Costanza wrote on September 3, 2024
City and State: FEDERAL WAY WA
Unit: BATTERY G
Service or Relationship: USMC
Comments: I am the daughter of Brice Howard Shull, known as Howie. He was a Marine in Korea with Battery G 3rd Battalion 11th Marlnes 1st Marine Division Reinforced. I believe he went in 1952. I am going to Korea next month and I would love to know where he fought. He never talked about his service. I'm watching the documentary Chosin, and am shocked at what I am learning. My dad was my hero. I'd love to know more about what he went through and how it shaped him. Thank you so much.
Keywords: Brice Howard Shull Howie 11th Marine Regiment Battery G 3rd Battalion
Entry: 101655
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON GRANDPA (HAROLD R SPURLOCK)
Gregory King wrote on December 25, 2023
City and State: LEXINGTON KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Hello, I am looking for information regarding my grandpa, Harold R Spurlock, who served in Korea. He recently passed. He served in 3/11 H&S approx 52-53. Any information, or pictures, regarding his service would be greatly appreciated
Keywords: Korea, H&S
Entry: 101445
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON MY DAD KENNETH J LANDERT (RADISH)
Kelly Tosh wrote on July 17, 2023
City and State: EDWARDSVILLE IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: US Navy
Comments: Looking for any information on when my dad was wounded in Korea. He was in H-3-7 1STMARDIV, FMF
Keywords: Kenneth J Landert
Entry: 100912
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH MY FATHER
David Cannon wrote on August 27, 2022
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My father Joseph Cannon (no middle name) served in Korea from 20 Jan 51 to 31 Dec 51.
He was with the 3/11 of the 1st MarDiv and was 18 at the time. He passed in 2013, and any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank You very much.
Keywords:
Entry: 100509
Subject: LOOKING FOR A MAJOR GRAHAM
Billy King wrote on December 23, 2021
City and State: DALLAS
Unit: 3RD BAT/11MAR/ 1ST MAR, DIV
Service or Relationship: usmc
Comments: Looking for major Graham that was assigned to above unit in 1951-1952. I was his jeep driver for 10-11 months until he went home. spent a lot of time on front lines. 38th par.
Keywords:
Entry: 100255
Subject: 3 BATTALION 11TH MARINES HQ COMPANY G BATTERY
Paul DeSha wrote on July 6, 2021
City and State: PINCKNEY MI
Unit: 3/11 HQ COMPANY - G BATTERY
Service or Relationship: KOREA 52-53
Comments: I know this is a long shot, trying to find information on on father's service time in Korea. He passed in Oct 2012 and He never talked much about his time there. I know he was a Field Radio Operator/Forward Observer. He told me he was wounded by a Mortor shell but never accepted his Purple Heart. My younger brother recently passed and I wasn given some pictures with names of several Marines my dad served with and reference to Hill 229 and O/P 5, I assume Outpost 5.
My father's name Jerome DeSha
Names on pictures Bob Rangers, Ron Fukuoka, Ray Fox, Lenny - last name unknown.
Any information on their service would be appreciated.
Keywords: HILL 229, G Battery, HQ Company, 155mm
Entry: 99863
Subject: LYLE CONWAY
Kimberly Jaros wrote on November 16, 2020
City and State: STOCKTON CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My father, Floyd Jaros, was Lyle's corpsman who picked up his highschool friend on Korean battlefield to save him. Dad was never the same after coming stateside. It was labeled a Conflict, not a War. Tell Lyle my Dad did him right. Thank you.
Keywords: Lyle Conway
Entry: 94974
Subject: DOES ANYONE KNOW MY DAD?
Kristi Hall wrote on September 18, 2017
City and State: PORTLAND OR
Unit: 1ST MARINE, 3RD BATTALION, 11TH REGIMENT. HOW BATT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my dad Robert (bob) Russau. He was at the Chosin Reservoir.
Keywords:
Entry: 88192
Subject: MARINE H/3/11
Adrian Cervini SR. wrote on January 25, 2014
City and State: LINDEN MI
Unit: HOWE BTY. 311
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: chosen res
Keywords:
Entry: 83952
Subject: KOREA 1952-1953, 1ST MARDIV, 11TH MARINES
Linda Walker wrote on August 19, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for info on battles, and any declassified sniper missions
during specified time frame. I am gathering family military data for
future generations on my dad's long Marine career. thanks for any
help or contacts. Dad is still living and well. He is William Walker.
Linda Walker
Keywords: NOV52-DEC53 Korea Service, 1st Div. 11th Marines
Entry: 82766
Subject: LOOKING FOR ROBERT S BARTLETT
Norman R. Bradshaw wrote on April 15, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: TALLAHASSEE FL
Unit: H-3-11 1ST MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: would like to hear from Robert S Bartlett.
or anyone who knows anything about him.
Lou,Holly, and his friends wonder what became of you.
Keywords: Med cruise December 1951.W-3-8 2nd mar div
Entry: 82363
Subject: JOSEPH FLAGG
Laura Little wrote on March 6, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: DEL RIO TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I would like to contact any individual that had
served with my father. (Joseph Flagg) . My father
spoke little of the war and I was wanting an
individual that would speak freely. My father had
passed 3 years ago. If you know of my father please
contact me.
Keywords: 3rd battalion, 11th marines, 1st marine division.
Fleet Marine Force
Entry: 80474
Subject: LOCATION OF 3/11 H BATT. IN KOREA 51-52
Robert Lewis JR. wrote on September 24, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was a F.O. in the 3/11 Marines, h battery
from 51 to 52. During this time he was wounded. I'm
just trying to find out the unit's location during the
war to get an idea of his history. He only remembers
being near the coast(Pacific?), and on a mountain
range. He was struck with shrapenel Nine months in.
Keywords: Editor note: Hill 1052 per Jim Luger
Entry: 79539
Subject: 11MARINES MARCH51 THRU MAY 51
Bobbie (Bobby) Couch SR. wrote on July 5, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: KELLER TX
Unit: ABLE 11 MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: need map of able 11 marines from march thru may 51
Keywords: personal friend cpl Tommy mahanĀ from ft worth
Entry: 76571
Subject: H BATTERY 3RD BATT. 11TH MARINES IN 1950
Lisa Hamilton wrote on October 30, 2010
City and State: MAYER AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: My father Raymond A. Willman was in the H battery 3rd. battalion 11th marines and was in Korea 7/30 to 12/9 1950. He passed away 40 years ago and recently when my mother passed away we found some info. on when he was in the marines. I am interested to hear from anyone who may remember him or served with the marines in that unit at that time. I am trying to compile some info. to pass on to my son someday. Thank you
Entry: 74224
Subject: IN THE
Pat Hixon wrote on April 5, 2010
City and State:
Unit: H/3/11 NOVEMER 1969- AUG 1970
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: i was in Hog battery 3/11 from november 1969 until i rotated in aug '70.
i was originally in K/4/12 in 3rd mar div from aug 1969 until they departed VN around november 1 1969. then i was sent to the Hog battery.
would like to chat with anyone who wants to whether or not you were in the battery with me.
Keywords: nickname was "the Buzzard"
Entry: 73910
Subject: WERE YOU THERE WHEN WOODY LOST HIS HEAD
Jim Ligman wrote on March 13, 2010
City and State: CHICAGO
Unit: 1/11 MAR. F/O FOR 3/7 MAR.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: i was a radio operator/f/o with 7 th marines
que/son mountains 1970/71
i am looking for anyone that was there
with me feb. 5th 1971 in mountains above
hai/van pass.that is when the a.r.v.n./p.f.
put the bomb in our fire. that blew woody`s head
off.got ken tucker full of metal.
i would really like to know who helped me
carry woody`s body down to the radio relay
station at hai/van pass.
please call me. thanks semper-fi
Keywords: francis[skip]brown,ken tucker
Entry: 72301
Subject: MAJ. BERNARD THADUS KAFKA
Lou Ann Apostolopoulos wrote on November 11, 2009
City and State: SEATTLE WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Col. Ben Kafka is my father. By chance I saw his name listed on this site.
Last of the Old Guard, entered at age 15, did 31 years, loved the corp.
Came out as a mail box Colonel.
Keywords:
Entry: 71143
Subject: HOTEL BATTERY 3RD BATTALION 11TH MARINES 1969-1970
Jerry Rockwell wrote on August 3, 2009
City and State: WARRENSBURG MO
Unit: HOTEL 3/11
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served in this time frame. Especially looking for A. L. Staley, last I heard he was from Arizona, possibly Phoenix area.
Keywords: Firebase Six Shooter, LZ Ross, LZ Baldy, Hill 562, Ryder
Entry: 70900
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER TOM (MICK) DRAKE?
Cindy Drake wrote on July 14, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: MORGANTOWN WV
Unit: 11TH MARINES, 3RD BN, FIELD COMMUNICATIONS
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who might remember my Dad, Thomas (Tom or Mick) Drake from the Marines. He was a buck Sgt. in Korea from 51-52. Boot camp at Paris Island; Combat training at Tent Camp 2, Ocean Side, CA; and Cold Weather Training at Pickle Meadows in the Sierra's. He's turning 80 in August and I thought it would be nice for him to hear from some of his buddies. He doesn't have a computer, but I would love to pass along any messages. Dad's still active in the Marine Corps League. Once a Marine - always a Marine. Thanks!
Keywords: Tom (Mick) Drake. Buck Sgt, MOS 2500 Field Communications
Entry: 70025
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE SERVED IN HQ BTRY 15 DEC 15 - 18 OCT 51
Kris Faria wrote on April 30, 2009
City and State:
Unit: HQ BTRY, 3RD BN, 11TH MAR, 1ST MARDIV, FMF
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my father, now 81.
Don Faria, Staff Sergeant, surveyor.
Keywords: HQ, FMF, 11th regiment, 1st Division, Central, South,
1950, 1951, 3rd battalion
Entry: 69951
Subject: ANY FO'S STILL AROUND ?
James (Jim) Luger SR. wrote on April 22, 2009
City and State: FT. LAUDERDALE FL
Unit: FO
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: have been looking for Perryman
Keywords: carl chester perryman, Hill 1052
Entry: 67382
Subject: LZ BUSHWHACK
Michael Shults wrote on October 1, 2008
City and State: LAKEVIEW OR
Unit: GOLF BTRY. 3RD. BN. 11TH MAR. REGT. 1ST MAR. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Just found this website! Am looking for anyone who I might have served with in 69-70 Golf Btry. 3/11. I was a 2531 (radio operator) and spent my entire tour in the bush with 3/7 who G btry supported. I spent time with all 4 companies,(I,K,L,M)calling in arty and air support as the FO's and RO were either WIA or go home. Am particularly looking for a FO (forward observer) Lt.Cain.
I was assigned to LZ Bushwhack initially in country, then volunteered for the bush, not knowing any better! When we did our 3 day standowns,every month or 2, we'd come back to LZ Baldy, have hot showers (sometimes!!)and burgers or steaks (rarely!!) on the grill!
I was back on Bushwhack briefly on XMAS 69 when it was probed hard and the gooners tried to come thru the wire. I didn't like being penned in like that and wanted to go back to the bush, so they sent me back to Lima Co. where I spent most of my time.
I'm also looking for a buddy we called 'Frenchy'. He was a Frenchmen who was not a US citizen yet, but after his tour he was gg to become one. He was gg to open a barbershop in New York, but was wounded by a RPG. The last time I saw or heard fm him was when I helped load him on the medivac chopper.
Looking forward to hearing fm anybody, whether we served together or not!! Semper Fi...Mike Shults
Keywords: LZ Bushwhack, LZ Baldy, Monkey Mountain
Entry: 67200
Subject: JOHN 'JACK' HAWKINS
Steven D. (Steve) Hawkins wrote on September 14, 2008
City and State: 2012 COLDWATER CREEK DR WI
Unit: 3/11
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Seeking anyone who might have known my father John "Jack" Hawkins. Served in Korea May 1953 to July 1954. He is now 15 years deceased. He didn't talk much about the war. I would appreciate knowing exactly what his job was in the 3rd battalion of the 11th Marines and; what campaigns were fought during the time my father was attached to the 3rd Batt. Any personal stories greatly appreciated. Suggested reading for the 3rd Batt? God Bless the Marine Corps. HMC Steve Hawkins,USN(Retired)
Keywords:
Entry: 64496
Subject: G-3-11/H AND S-3-11
Charles K. (Ken) Hanley wrote on February 27, 2008
City and State: ROSEVILLE CV
Unit: G-3-11/H-S 3-11
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: We will have a reunion in San Diego in the summer of 2008, but specific date not assigned yet. Interested, contact me. In Branson last year we had 17 "George's" attend and looking for a better turnout this year. Get with it and send me your name if you are not currently on the roster.
Keywords: Ken, Mess/Sgt, 22nd draft. Looking for Marines who may have known me, especially those in G-3-11. I maintain a roster of 36 "George's", I was in Korea 52-53.
Entry: 63936
Subject: HOTEL BATTERY 3RD BN 11TH MARINES
Doug Miller wrote on January 20, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Hotel Battery, LZ Ryder
Entry: 63500
Subject: LOOKING FOR H-3-11 MARINES
L. Glynn Ellis SR. wrote on December 22, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: WILLS POINT TX
Unit: H-3-11
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: WROTE A ARTICLE ABOUT nOV.1 1951--WAS PRINTED ON OLD BREED NEWS ON MAY-JUNE OF 2OO6--13000 COPPIES .OVER 60 MARINES HAVE CALLED ME OR WROTE LETTERS TO ME. I BELIEVE GOD AND HIS SON JESUS CHRIST HELPED SAME MY LIFE AND WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE MARINE CORP THEY HAVE BEEN VERY GOOD TO ME FOR BUSINES. mY FAIRWAY SHOE STORE THAT I OPEND IN WILLS POINT IN 1969 BECAME IN THE TOP 10% IN VOLUME IN THE UNITED STATES--AT 1981 MY VOLUME WAS $900.000 DOLLARS IN A LITTLE TOWN OF 2800 PEOPLE, SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD A LOT OF SUCCESS.
Keywords: we killed many enemies-5 marines was killed on my gun on nov.1 1951, I was wounded 6-24-52-went to hospital and then back to USA.
Entry: 63438
Subject: 1970 BTRY
George Matthews JR. wrote on December 17, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: "Charlie Weaver"; Craig Lane; S/Sgt Morgan; S/Sgt Hall
"Killer Meyer", "Bacigalupa"
Keywords: LZ Baldy, LZ Ross, FSB Ryder, FSB Bushwhack
Entry: 62780
Subject: CONTACT ME
Bill Elliott wrote on October 30, 2007
City and State:
Unit: I/3/11
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: LIKE TO HEAR FROM MARINES FROM INDIA BATT. THIRD BATTALIAN ELEVENTH MARINES 1976-1977
Keywords: WILD BILL
Entry: 62637
Subject: 1ST MAR. DIV. 3RD 8 HOWE BTRY. 11TH MARINES
Fernando Gonzalez wrote on October 18, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: "Rocket" was my fathers nickname. I am looking for old battalion buddies to possible reunit him. i know he drove a tank in Vietnam and was station in several places.
Entry: 62468
Subject: IN HONOR OF MY FATHER
Donald Honeyman wrote on September 30, 2007
City and State:
Unit: FORWARD OBSERVER
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad told me a lot about being in Korea in the Marines. About being
targeted by a sniper, about being really hungry, but the story I remember
best of all is: A soldier had lost his unit during fighting, and came upon
my father's. During the night it snowed, and everybody was covered with
so much snow, so when tihs guy woke up, he couldn't see any of the
Marines sleeping (and not the ones on guard duty). Anyway, his noise
woke up the group, and he said, "I thought you had left me!" Someone
said, "Hell no, we wouldn't do that, we're Marines".
By the way, my Dad is still alive and kicking, but is too modest to put this
in for himself. So, if you want to contact him, use the e-mail above.
Thank you all.
Keywords:
Entry: 62396
Subject: HDQ BATTERY, 3/11
Thomas Cullen wrote on September 23, 2007
Deceased
City and State: JUPITER FL
Unit: FDC HDQ BATTERY 3 / 11
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Reno, Vagas, Carson
Entry: 60560
Subject: G-3-11 KOREA - JUL/51 TO AUG/52
John Lopez wrote on April 4, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: NORTHGLENN CO
Unit: 1ST MARINE DIV. G-3-11
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I am posting for my father John Lopez. He would like to hear from anyone in his unit and talk about old times. Please e-mail me and I will pass on the contact information to him so that he may call or write to you. Thanks.
Diana
Keywords: Lopez "the cook", KayJonNi, Glynn Ellis, Bill VanDekamp, Richard Link, Hyram D. Plumb. USS Pickaway - 7/1951 - General Miggs - 8/1952
Entry: 60478
Subject: INDIA 3/11 67-68
Ronald Oveson wrote on March 27, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: WILTON IA
Unit: INDIA 3RD BATTALION 11TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Looking for some guys who was on the hill with me.
Fred Schroder, Motor Pool died in his 396 El Camemo SP in 1977 !!
Keywords: Hill 65
Entry: 60344
Subject: GUN 4 AND GUN 6 IN GEORGE BTRY.
MELVIN A. (Mel) Crum wrote on March 14, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: GREENWOOD IN
Unit: G/3/11
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 60182
Subject: HAROLD F JOHNSON SSGT KOREA 1951
John Johnson wrote on March 2, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: COLLIERVILLE TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for buddies that served with my dad in Korea.
Dad served with h 3 11 was a sgt and was from Georgia.
His name was Harold F Johnson.
Any help woul d appreicated.
Keywords: H 3 11 Korea 1951
Entry: 59298
Subject: ABOUT COS' NAMES FOR H AND S 3-11
Hank Hammond wrote on October 20, 2006
City and State: LONGMONT CO
Unit: H-S 3RD BN 11TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I noticed the name of the CO for H and S 3-11 posted for the years May 55-June 55 the name posted John C. Donnell.
I was present during the change over of COs', from Major Statler to Lt.Col. John L. Donnell, not John C. and his
tour of duty started sometime in the summer of '54 not
May 55.
I known because I was the jeep driver for the Batallion Commanding Officer. He called me driver.
HWH/USMC
Keywords: John C. Donnell should be John L.Donnell
May 55-June 55 should be summer 54 - March 55
Ist Marine Division left Korea March 55
Ref: entry 48966 / Chris Cowan
Entry: 59119
Subject: LOOKING FOR H-3-11 MARINES
L. Glynn Ellis SR. wrote on October 4, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: WILLS POINT TX
Unit: H-3-11
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: served on 105 howitzer unit in 1951 July thru December. January to June 24th 1952 when wounded at 9:55 pm. Looking for fellow marines who served with me.
Keywords: h-3-11 corpman 1952 from south carolina
105 howitzer units
Entry: 58292
Subject: JAN-DEC 1952 SARGENT F O
Robert Luyckx wrote on July 30, 2006
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 57766
Subject: CHOSIN RESERVOIR
Walter Gretz wrote on June 23, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: WHITAKER PA
Unit: 3/11.1MAR.
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 57495
Subject: TRYING TO LOCATE
Jon Beaver II wrote on June 3, 2006
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I am trying to locate any one that would have been stationed with my father from 1965-1969 or that knows him. He did two tours to vietnam. He has mentioned a Sgt Walker, but I am unsure what he did. I hope that I am asking the right group of guys. The assignments in the Air Force are much different then the Marine Corps.
Keywords: H311, Supply, 1965-1969, Beav
Entry: 56704
Subject: HELLO ITEM BATTERY 3RD BATTALION 11 MARINES
James Kelly wrote on April 16, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Hello to all the item battery 3rd battalion, 11 marines 1st marine division. From 12/4/51 to 12/6/52.
Keywords:
Entry: 56446
Subject: GEORGE TAFOYA
Grace Tafoya wrote on March 29, 2006
City and State:
Unit: I CO 3 BN 7 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: does anyone remember my uncle? George Tafoya?
this is what they listed as his unit: I CO 3 BN 7 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV. is this the correct unit?
My Dad would like to hear anything about his brother,
Keywords:
Entry: 56260
Subject:
James Leonard wrote on March 16, 2006
City and State: BROCKTON MA
Unit: HQ-G-I
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: In Golf Bty 1965 landed at Chu Lai. 2nd tour India Bty Hill 65. After 2nd tour at Pendleton 3/13 Hq,became 3/11 when Division returned in '71.
Entry: 56061
Subject: LZ RYDER - HOTEL 3/11 1ST MARINE DIVISION
Doug Miller wrote on March 2, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: HIAWATHA KS
Unit: HOTEL 3/11 1ST MARINE DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: My tour in Vietnam was from August 1969 to August 1970. When I first arrived in country, I was assigned mess duty at the 11th Marine Regimental Hqs in Da Nang.
After 30 days of washing pots and scrambling eggs, I was assigned to Hotel Btry 3/11 and went to LZ Ryder. Hog battery was direct support for 2/7. We shot for 3/5 in Happy Valley when needed, also for the 101st Airborne and ARVN troops. My first section chief was Sgt John Osier. He lives in Topeka, KS and is doing well.
We were rotated off Ryder in the spring of 1970 to "clean up a bit". During the monsoon season we were clouded in quite often, therefore we did not get resupplied with C-Rations and water timely. After running out of water for a few days, we saved it for drinking, not shaving. I remember going almost 90 days without shower during that time. Rain water was what we used to wash with. A chopper full of 1st MAR DIV officers landed for a visit one sunny day and we were rotated to LZ Baldy, minus our commanding officer. He was a good one too.
The rumor mill had it that the reason for their visit was to congratulate us for being the hottest firing battery in Vietnam at the time. I don't know if that was true, but I do remember shooting as many as 400 rounds per tube per day for pretty long stretches of time. After about 30 days at LZ Baldy, it was decided we were best suited for the field and we returned to LZ Ryder.
When we weren't shooting, we were breaking out ammo, or cleaning the howitzer. We shot "danger close" more times than anyone involved would like to remember. One night during a heavy rain storm, I shot my howitzer through the parapit wall and down the hill quite a distance. The trails were in the mud past the travel locks. We must have realigned the aiming stakes six times or more. Charge 7 rounds were needed, and I wasn't allowed to call the gun out of action. All rounds landed on time and on target. At daylight, it took most of the battery personnel to push the gun back up the hill.
We were a great team, 2/7 called us the automatic '05's. I have never been with a unit that worked so well together. I certainly admire all unit members for their hard work, dedication to duty and to each other, and professionalism in a not so perfect environment.
During lulls of firing, we trained. For practice, we shot an air burst high over Antenna Valley, then put a round or two in the smoke, depending upon how hard the wind was blowing. The competition was great for increasing speed and accuracy. The fuse setter had to have it together too.
I would like to hear from anyone that was there or we shot for. I have pictures of the old Ryder, and of Ryder after the rennovation. When we returned to LZ Ryder from LZ Baldy, there were many improvements including: a larger LZ, actual ammo bunkers, more wire, a trash shoot, bunkers to sleep in, and a latrine with a roof on it. I will gladly send pictures, post them to an appropriate web site, or send them to current 11th Marine units for historical archiving.
Does anyone remember how we happened to acquire an Air Force generator for LZ Ryder? It is a pretty good story, but the Motor T section needs to tell it.
Keywords: LZ Ryder, LZ Baldy, LZ Ross, Antenna Valley, Que Son Valley, Happy Valley, "Horrible Hog", "Arnold", "Cpl Shorts", 101A1 105 Howitzer, Quick Draw, Hill 951, 11th Marines, H 3/11, , 2/7, 3/5, "Wierd Dude", "T", Kennedy, Martinez, Rojas, John Osier, "Woody", "Ski", Gordy, Tex, Lanigan, Doug Miller, 1st Marine Division, Danger Close, IOD,
Entry: 54112
Subject: CHARLES L. WILSON JR. (WILLIE)
Art Wilson wrote on November 15, 2005
City and State: PICKERINGTON OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father now deceased was in the 11th Reg, 3rd Bn. Would like any photos anyone may have of him...he went by the nick name of "Willie" Thanks to all....
Keywords:
Entry: 52797
Subject: G/3/11, 12/50--12/51
Gene Green wrote on August 23, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: G/3/11
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Gun Section 6, and bttry recorder.
Entry: 52603
Subject: 'NICK' NICKERSON SOUGHT
Jennifer Berne Nickerson wrote on August 13, 2005
City and State: COPAKE NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I'm trying again! The headline just won't print in
total.
Please see my messages below.
We're trying to find "Nick' Nickerson from H-3-11,
Korea, 1951-1954
Keywords:
Entry: 52601
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Jennifer Berne Nickerson wrote on August 13, 2005
City and State: COPAKE NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Please see my message below. The whole
headline didn't print!
My friend Glynn Ellis is trying to find "NIck"
Nickerson who he hasn't seen since Korea - 1951
to 1954 - H-3-11.
Any help or would be tremendously appreciated.
Thanks.
Keywords:
Entry: 52600
Subject: GLYNN ELLIS LOOKING FOR
Jennifer Berne Nickerson wrote on August 13, 2005
City and State: COPAKE NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: CAN YOU HELP FIND "NICK" NICKERSON?
My friend Glynn Ellis is loooking for "Nick"
Nickerson who served with him in Korea - in Howe
Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine
Division - between 1951-1954.
Do you know 'Nick's" real first name? Or where he
lived or lives? Any clue would help us locate him.
Thanks for helping us.
Keywords: Howe Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st
Marine Division, Korea, Glynn Ellis, Nick Nickerson