1st Marine Regiment

Unit Casualty List By Last Name

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Marine Corps BBS

Marine Corps Command Records

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Patrick Hudak wrote on November 25, 2023

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City and State: FARMINGTON MN

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Comments: Looking for info on Robert J Mariz USMC Chosen survivor.
KIA Vietnam

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Barbara Dorman wrote on April 9, 2023

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City and State: UMATILLA FL

Unit: DORMAN FAMILY

Service or Relationship: Mother

Comments: I'm still alive and kicking. If any of my siblings would like to get a hold of me it would be very nice please contact me.

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Beth Setchfield wrote on January 11, 2023

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City and State: BELMONT MI

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Comments: Looking for information on Sgt Richard Hall McLamara, USMC, Korean War Vet. Last duty assignment was Norfolk, VA. Amphibious Landing Instructor. May have been at Changjin Reservoir. Anyone with info on Richard/Dick would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Chantelle Smith wrote on August 30, 2022

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City and State: FL

Unit: 1ST MEDICAL BATALION

Service or Relationship: USMC

Comments: I'm looking for any information on Frederick Born Jr. He served in the Korean war in Seoul, Kora in 1950 and was killed in action on September 21,1950. If anyone has any information or stories they would like to share please feel free to contact me. He died at such a tragic time at the young age of 18. we feel like a piece of our heart is unanswered.

Keywords: Frederick Born Jr Seoul, Korea 1950

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Keith Grace wrote on August 20, 2022

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City and State: RIDGEWOOD NJ

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Comments: Searching for anyone who knew my uncle in 1st Marines, 3rd Batt., Item Company who was killed in battle on June 25 or 26, 1951, or anyone who knows anything about the following event on June 26 per the records: "The most spectacular event of the day was the helicopter evacuation of a seriously wounded man. After making several unsuccessful attempts at landing on a stump dotted hill top which offered insufficient space to set down, the task was accomplished with the aid of 11 men who held the front wheels on the ground and the fuselage in the air while the wounded man was loaded aboard. All the while of course, the enemy was raining mortar fire in the area in an attempt to hit the helicopter, which fortunately he was not successful in doing."

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Amy Forseth wrote on June 8, 2021

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City and State: OAKLAND CA

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Comments: My uncle Jerry Krohn died in Korea on September 15, 1951. I've read here that it was in the Punchbowl battle. He was in company G, 3rd battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Division. Her served as a second lieutenant. I'm wondering if anyone has any records, pictures, remembrances of Jerry. Thanks to all who have worked on this site.

Keywords: Krohn, Punchbowl,

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Kelly Millsap wrote on June 1, 2021

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Linda Serafini wrote on June 24, 2020

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City and State: ALBION IN

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Comments: I am looking for the Marine division my father served in during his time in the Marines. He served in Chosin Few as a very young Marine. His name was Lloyd Horner from Goshen, Indiana. He and my mother went over to the reunion in the 80's and he was so pleased to see some old buddies of his, names I cannot recall.

Keywords: Chosin Few Lloyd Horner

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Paige Ziegler wrote on January 9, 2020

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Comments: Hi, my grandfather was a proud member of The Chosin Few, and served as a fighter pilot in the Marine Corps during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Does anyone remember him? I'd love to hear any mention of him or stories you may have, as he passed away in Jan. 2016 and always talked about being in the war. Thank you!

Keywords: Chosin Few, WWII, World War II, Korean War, Korean Conflict, The Chosin Few

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William Outtrim wrote on November 18, 2019

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City and State: CT CT

Unit: NONE

Service or Relationship: none

Comments: Richard outtrim was my uncle and Paul that was in Okinawa is my father both may they rest in peace,never got to meet my uncle but am so thankful for him and the sacrifice he made for are country God bless are troops and God bless America

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Janie Peel wrote on April 14, 2019

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City and State: AUGUSTA GA

Unit: 1ST MARINE DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Marine

Comments: I am the daughter of George Terrell. Would love to see if any of his buddies are still out there. He was such a patriotic American. Miss him so much. He spoke of Smokey Swaggert? Swiggert? Not sure how to spell it. Would love to connect to someone who was in the Marines with him.

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Bob Gibson wrote on April 8, 2019

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Comments: Looking for any info anyone has about my Gandfather who fought in Korea. I can find any records on him and have been searching since 2000. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Semper Fi

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John Follette doyle wrote on November 16, 2018

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City and State: HOLUALOA HI

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Comments: Looking up father that I last saw when I was five .how was he ?he was in the chosin battle 1st marine div.

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Michael Kordalski wrote on October 3, 2018

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City and State: PA

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Comments: My great uncle fought with the 1st Marine Division at Chosin. His name was John Dency. I never got to meet him, he died in 1988. I like to know if there's anyone out there that knew him? If by some small chance there is, please send me a e-mail, I would love to hear stories about him.

Thank you!

Mike

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Luke Strack wrote on July 26, 2018

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City and State: NORTH LIBERTY IA

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Comments: Hello everyone. My Grandfather Robert (BUD) Benson served in the 1st Marine Division in the Korean war where he was a Navy Hospitalman. My Grandfather received a Purple Heart after being wounded in the thigh while in action against communist Chinese forces (as stated in Dekalb IL chronicle 1952)

All I know about what happened are from my family and one newspaper clipping of my Grandfather receiving the medal.

I am just seeking more information. Where he fought in Korea? If anyone knew him? Or if I'm in the right spot asking the right people?

Anyone with any information on how to dig deeper, I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks,
Grandson of a Veteran
Luke Strack
lstrack88@gmail.com
8155413365

Keywords: Robert J Benson Bud Purple Heart 1st Marine Division

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Shannon Machovec Fischer wrote on July 19, 2018

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City and State: ELK GROVE CA

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Comments: I'm looking for anyone who was in the same unit with Jack he really stood out as he had Red Hair! My father is Robert Fischer and he is an author of the Return of Private Fischer book. I would love to see if anyone in his unit could share stories or info. My dad getting old and I heard they're returning the remains back to the US

Keywords: Jack Stewart Fischer Red Hair

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George Papciak JR wrote on May 16, 2018

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City and State: OCEANSIDE CA

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Comments: Looking for any information about my father George John Papciak who fought in Korea and in Chosin

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Leigh Cobb wrote on May 14, 2018

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City and State: HUBBARD OR

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Comments: My step father, Dad, passed away last week from a broken heart as my Mom passed in November after an almost 40 year marriage to him and he was lonely. I remember him telling me more about how he met my Mom than about being a prisoner or about the war he survived.God bless our Marines, and all corps of troops, men and women that survived a war...any war. Salute to you.

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Greg Stewart wrote on April 7, 2018

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City and State: BALCH SPRINGS TX

Unit: 1ST DIV MARINE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Father in law Ted Stewart member of the Frozen Chosen. 86 years young has demitia, lost most of his memory just before he moved in with us. Can not tell us alot. In the beginning he would fuel the navy planes near the the ocean was burned by the fuel. Flone to Japan for wounds. Via hellocopter to his unit where He the drove a truck with explosives . As rounding a bend his rolled off the side. He was flone to Japan for head injury . Via helocopter met up with the troops. Do not know much more. Do know at one time the unit salvaged crashed planes. Have a few pictures from then. Plus some of a few of the guys with him. If you know any thing more please let us know. Would like to learn more about his wounds, and his rank and so much more .

Keywords: 1st Div Marine Chosen

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Frank Walker wrote on March 23, 2018

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City and State: ROCKLIN CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: It is with great sadness that the family of George Lincoln Mayes announces his passing after
on and off illness throughout 2017, in the early hours of Monday, March 12, 2018, at the age
of 89 years. George will be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. His beloved
partner, Harriet Nauman, predeceased him in 2014. He was one of the Chosin Few, having
served in the US Marine Corps (Staff Sergeant, 1st Marine Division) during the Korean War.
He was wounded by a mortar round during fighting on East Hill while counterattacking with
Col. Reginald Myers at Hagaru-ri. A graveside service in his memory on Monday, March 26,
2018 at 12:30 p.m., at the Fairhaven Memorial Park, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
92705.
If you live in the area, knew George, or would simply like to attend, please do.

Keywords: East Hill, Hagaru-ri

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Hansford Boatman SR. wrote on January 7, 2018

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City and State: CARMICHAEL CA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: This isn't about me. I am the bereaved son of a heroic man who passed away on January 4, 2018 coming to his Birthday next month where he would have been 93 years young.
His name was William Clyde Boatman.
He was my Dad and he received a commendation for his service in the Chosin Reservoir for saving 13 others by carrying them across a bridge.

Keywords: Chosin Reservoir

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Paula Tyler wrote on September 27, 2017

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City and State: YORK SC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hi, My name is Paula Tyler and I and doing research on my family tree. I'm looking for information on my father's service in the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War. His name is Arthur Charles Connelly, (Massachusetts) He is a Chosin Reservoir survivor. I'm very proud of my dad and unfortunately he passed away at a young age and I never got to find out about his service in the Korean War. If anyone knows him or has information about his service please let me know.

Thank You.

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Eric Smarko wrote on June 4, 2017

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City and State: FOREST VA

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I am looking for a Sam Snell (Wyoming) that served with my Friend John Lapp (Missouri). John served in the 1st Marines in the Korean War. John Lapp has shared that he served at Chosin Reservoir

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Jennifer Mincey wrote on August 16, 2016

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City and State: KNOXVILLE TN

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Comments: Trying to find information about my grandfather. He was part of the 1st Marine division and a Chosin Reservoir surviver. His name is John Francis Fugazzi probably went by Frank or Frankie.

Keywords: 1st Marines, Chosin Resevoir, Chosin few, Frank, Frankie

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Jessica Merulla wrote on May 24, 2016

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Unit: 1ST DIVISON MARINE, COMPANY H, 3RD BATTALION, 5TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello all,
My name is Jessica and I'm the granddaughter of Milford (Bill) Mangin. He passed away this past weekend (5/21/16) and we were hoping someone might have some stories, pictures, or anything to share of him. Please contact me at JMERULLA515@yahoo.com. Anything would be appreciated it.

Thank you,
Jess

Keywords: 1st Divison Marine, Company H, 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment, Chosin Few

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Charles Miller wrote on March 11, 2015

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City and State: FISHERVILLE KY

Unit: CHOSIN FEW

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather Richard Sorrells passed away yesterday. He was a Chosin Survivor from the Marine Corps. Hoping someone may have photos or information of him they can share.

Thank you,

Keywords: Richard Sorrells Korea Chosin

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Jessica Todd wrote on March 3, 2015

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Comments: My name is Jessica Todd I just posted an inquiry and would like to make a correction and give more specifics. If anyone served with Frank Beckendorf, Item company 3rd Battalion 1st regimen 1st division and has any information or memories, please contact me via email
Jessicatoddmom@gmail.com
Thank you

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Jessica Todd wrote on March 3, 2015

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City and State: MANDEVILLE LA

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Comments: My grandfather raised me. He never gave me many details but raised me with respect for the marines and veterans of the Korean War. He died. When he was sick and had a stroke at an old age, as the ambulance techs rolled him out he hollored wait, sit me up, and hand me my marine hat. He wanted to be rolled out sitting up with his marine hat. Tough man. Anyway I would love to know anyone who served with him or knew him. The documentaries really comfort me in knowing how brave he was. Thank you and thank you for your service.
Jessica

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Derek Gibson wrote on April 9, 2014

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Comments: My Name is Derek and My Great-Uncle James was a marine in The Chosin Reservoir.

I just want to see if anyone knew him, and if you have any stories or anything at all that you want to share. Everything is appreciated as i really want to know more about him.

Thanks,

Derek

Keywords: Chosin Few, Chosin Reservoir, Korea, Marines, 1st Marines,

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Carla Jones wrote on January 11, 2014

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Comments: My granddad Wes Wagner only spoke to me about his experience in the Korean War and very little. He had mentioned that he was 1 of 5 or so out of about 50 that made it out. I vaguely remember something about the Chosin Resevoir, but have no documentation or other information to determine validity. He has since passed and my family is trying to put together family history, etc. He was also a big Bronc, Saddle Bronc, Bull Rider from Mellette County, SD and is in Casey Tibbs Hall of Fame.

Please let me know how to go about finding out more. Regards.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

Keywords: Wes Wagner

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Greg Allen wrote on March 20, 2013

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City and State: GIRARD PA

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was wondering if anyone knows of a machine gunner
named Robert Silverthorn from the 1st Marine
Division. He was wounded in action on a hill at the
Chosin Resevoir, one of five that survived the battle
from a squad of seventy five. He marched out and was
treated for frostbite to his feet. He did not speak
of his experiences to his family and as a distant
relative he told me a few things when I returned from
Iraq. After being discharged he was awarded the
Silver Star and Purple Heart but the citations do not
appear in his service record. He was with the 1st
from the start of the conflict until his evacuation
to Japan after Chosin. Any information would be
appreciated. God Bless our military.....

Keywords: Robert Silverthorn, Chosin, WIA, 1st Marine Division

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Kristin Reil wrote on June 13, 2012

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Unit: 1ST BATTALION 7TH REGIMENT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Just looking to find anyone who served with Willaim
Reil. He was searching online and I'm trying to help
him.He remembers Ace Wallace of L.A. and Hammerbacher
of Ga. especially.

Keywords: 1st battalion,7th regiment baker company 1950-1954
Korea.

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Kim Stamper wrote on May 27, 2012

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Frank Simon wrote on August 31, 2011

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Unit: 3RD FSR 1967-68 (NON-COMBAT - SUPPLY)

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Mac McRight was my neighbor. He passed away 8-19-2011

He told me he was at Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir. The Communication Platoon section of this website has a search for him and others posted in 2002 by a relative of one of his buddies.

He retired from the Postal Service.

I am posting this to provide closure to any of his buddies who are searching for him. My dad, all my uncles, and one aunt served during WW II. Forty years later their reunions started and the benefits to them were priceless. I have kept in touch with the surviving members of my dad's unit and they still are trying to find buddies who never got the word about the reunions.

Hope this helps Skeeter McRight's friends.


Semper Fi!

Keywords: Skeeter McRight, First Marines Communication Platoon 

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Joe Hartley wrote on August 12, 2011

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City and State: VANCOUVER WA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My father, Homer Hartley, passed away on the 28th of July. I have just discovered that he was a veteran of the battle on hill 749. He was one of 11 or 12 survivors of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine division. His position at the start of that battle was as the machine gunners assistant and at the end he was the gunner. I would appreciate anyone who could share any knowledge of my father. He was a good man, a good father and was proud to have been a good Marine. He served his country well.

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Stanley M. Williams wrote on February 14, 2011

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City and State: EMPORIA KS

Unit: U.S. NAVY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: If anyone knew my dad I would sure like to talk to them.

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Kathy Stanley Toolan wrote on November 28, 2010

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Retired in 1968 as Master Gunney Sargent; Died 2004

trying to find information on his service history, my mom died and I have no idea what Marine division he was in, or what battles he was in.

Keywords: Wallace Stanley
Earl Stanley
E.W. Stanley

fought WWII (Iwo Jima), Korean War, Vietnam

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Danny Myers wrote on July 6, 2010

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City and State: BEAVERCREEK OH

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: seeking contact with Mr. Bobby Powers and any others who served with my uncle, PFC Olen F. Myers, in CONUS and/or Korea.

Keywords: Olen F. Myers, KIA, Korea, 1952

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Rod Baker wrote on May 31, 2010

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Comments: looking for any info about James Darnell Baker kia outpost in korea. Trying to put
together some family history would like to know more about how jimmy died. He was
my dad's cousin, however they were like brothers. My dad always talked highly of
jimmy and I have read many books about korea, however, I would like first-hand
knowledge of what happen if possible.

Keywords: Editor Note:
TSGT JAMES DARNELL BAKER 1ST MARINE REGIMENT B CO 1 BN
KIA 8/15/52

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Joseph Capriola wrote on April 3, 2010

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Comments: Looking for Marines that served in Korea during 1951-1954. Specifically Frank Benton "Benny." Married a formosian woman. Please contact me. His last known rank was Master Sergeant.

I am his son trying to help him find some fellow Marines he served with. Any help would be great. Thanks!

Keywords: Anthony J. Capriola Sr., served in Korea 1951-54 last rank Sergeant

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Pam Hearth wrote on February 14, 2010

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Keywords: I do believe he was at the Chosin Resivoir. he was quit young. thats all i know he would not talk about anything and now he has gone for about 19 years .

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on February 13, 2010

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City and State: ESTERO FL

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Comments: WITH THE KOREAN WAR TRUCE ON 27,JULY,1953, AT PANMUNJOM, ENDING THREE YEARS OF FIGHTING IN KOREA,
THE US MARINE CORPS LOOKED BACK AT THE PRICE OF LIBERTY IN HUMAN COSTS, WHICH IS ALWAYS HIGH, AND THE
KOREAN WAR WAS NO EXCEPTION. US MARINE CASUALTIES TOTALED OVER 30,000; JUST OVER 4,500 US MARINES GAVE
THEIR LIVES IN KOREA. FORTY-TWO US MARINES WERE AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR, FOR HEROISM ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY IN KOREA; TWENTY-SEVEN OF THESE AWARDS WERE POSTHUMOUS. THOUGH SOMETIMES VIEWED
AS AN "INDECISIVE" CONFLICT, THE US MARINES CORPS CAN
TRULY BE PROUD OF IT'S ROLE IN STEMMING THE TIDE OF
COMMUNIST AGGRESSION DURING THE KOREAN WAR.

HISTORY AND MUSEUMS DIVISION, USMC

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John Brooks wrote on November 18, 2009

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Comments: my name is john brooks when i was a child my father told me that he had fought in the frozen chosin . sadly my father passed when i was very young and now im trying to find out info on him. can anyone tell me how to get a list of names of the marines in chosin or if anyone is alive that may have known him . his name was robert o brooks from louisiana and he was in the marines from about 44 - 69 thanks for any info

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Tom Graf wrote on May 18, 2009

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City and State: ROCHESTER MN

Unit: 1ST DIVISION, 6TH BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad is still alive and as we talk about his Marine corps days he speaks highly of some friends he lost track of, Marino and Johnson. Marino was from Brooklyn. If you know anything please contact me. My fathers name is Jerry-Beano-Graf.

Keywords: Inchon,Wonson,Chosin reservoir,Kyota, Sargent Bugs

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Jacob Spencer wrote on January 21, 2008

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City and State: GRAND FORKS ND

Unit: 8TH LRS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm serving a 1 years tour in South Korea for the USAF. My Great Uncle fell here back in June 11th 1951. My information search has ended at the "Punchbowl" for a place his unit engaged but I can not confirm it. If anyone has information on the exact place he was killed it would be a blessing. My family would be relieved. Thank you Marines you are the best in the world.

Keywords: CPL Alva Leslie Bleau 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Battalion A company

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Myron (Mad Mike) Mudurian wrote on December 26, 2007

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City and State: AKRON OH

Unit: D-2-5 FIRST DIV

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Donald Flagg KIA, was in d-2-5 5th marine regiment not the 1st regiment

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Marie Nardette Stafford wrote on September 13, 2007

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City and State: FREMONT CA

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: He went off to Korea and just hope he came Home!!!! God bless all our service people!!!!We owe them so much.the blue nun of california

Keywords: 1950 1951 in san francisco,ca. knew him when in high school and always so kind to all of us who worked afterschool in a boarding home on Guerrero st.and Liberty St. I was called little Marie. Pray for him every day and wondered afte 56 years is he still around. He encouraged me to be a religious sister. and it has been56 years!!!!

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Mike Sauser wrote on September 8, 2007

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City and State: ANTHON IA

Unit: 25TH INF DIV--14TH REG

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: i knew art as we called him-he wasn' very big but he was tough-he had been a student of my mother in grade school in rosalie ne--we were both in our youth-it was shortly after ww-2. art was very crafty and wasn't scared of anything or anybody. it was the times of our lives that young men are always sizing up everyone else. we were from neighboring towns which was the setting for rivalry,however i always got along well with art and we shared smokes at a time and age when we were not to be smoking so of course that created all the more-the desire for cigs-i scarcely knew of his departure and then he was dead!!

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Nolan Sweeney wrote on September 8, 2007

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Comments: If anyone has any information on Staff Sergeant Wilferd O LaRochelle, a.k.a. Bunny, please contact. He was killed in combat on March 27, 1953. Just looking for some closure. Please contact me.

Nolan

Keywords: March 1953, Bunny, 1st Marine Division, Staff Sergeant,

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Josh Montandon wrote on September 7, 2007

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City and State: DENTON TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I am a Military History student at UNT and a former Marine. I am doing research on the Marines in the Korean War.

I need to interview some Marine veterans of Korea who now live in Tarrant County, TX, or who lived there when they joined the Corps. Any phase of Korea is fine, 1950-1953.

It is vital that the memories of those who were there are not left out of the historical record and too many people today forget or never knew what Korea was like.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Semper Fi
--Josh Montandon

Keywords: 1st Marine Division, Chosin, Inchon, Seoul, Pusan, Hill 749, Hill 812, Luke the Gook's Castle, Chesty, O. P. Smith, Yudamni, 5th Marines, 1st Marines, 7th Marines, rifle company, chinese, vegas, reno, carson, bunker hill, Naktong, Yalu, Han, 1/7, 2/7, 3/7, 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, mortars, 4 deuces, 81mm, recoiless, F4U, corsair, air support, no name line, jamestown, kansas, minnesota line, hays line, Yanggu,Soyang, Morae Kogae pass, General Thomas

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