Entry: 59163
Subject: SEARCHING FOR A-1-1 KOREAN WAR VETERANS
Joseph E. Krebs JR. wrote on October 9, 2006
City and State: APO AP
Unit: A-1-1
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: "Joe", Korea December 1951 - December, 1952
Closest friends: Orton, Alvarez, Watkins, Maletz, Morgan, Bonilla, Dilkes, Flynn, Bringham, Craven, Smith, Ellis, Warnock, and Meade.
Entry: 58749
Subject: HAROLD MAGGARD
Deana Maggard wrote on September 4, 2006
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: It looks like my father served in this unit. I've got his discharge papers.
He died in 1987. If anyone served with him and would like to share
any memories I'd love to hear them.
Keywords:
Entry: 58447
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW MY FATHER, HARRY CRUSE
Dave Cruse wrote on August 11, 2006
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: My father passed away back in 1991. Some of his buddy's from the war were at his funeral. I was young at the time. I am looking to reconnect with his friends to find out more about his time in Korea. Harry did not talk much about his time there. Please help.
Semper Fi,
Dave Cruse
Keywords: 1st Marines, 1st Division, Charlie Company
Entry: 58224
Subject: LOOKING FOR HOSPITAL CORPSMAN (KOREA 53-54)
James (Jim) Briggs wrote on July 25, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: APACHE JUNCTION AZ
Unit: 1ST BN, 1ST MARINE DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Would like to hear from those who were in Bn aid from June 53 until January 54.
Keywords: 1st Bn, aid station, medical corps., Bn aid,
Entry: 58178
Subject: A-1-1...KOREA 1952-1953
Joseph Krebs JR. wrote on July 22, 2006
City and State: APO AP
Unit: A-1-1
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: This is an update from my previous registration. All A-1-1 Korean War veterans fell free to contact me via e-mail.
Joe
Keywords:
Entry: 58177
Subject: A-1-1...KOREA (1952-1953)
Joseph Krebs JR. wrote on July 22, 2006
City and State: APO AP
Unit: A-1-1
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: This is an update from my previous registration. All A-1-1 Korean War veterans fell free to contact me via e-mail.
Joe
Keywords:
Entry: 57990
Subject: BUNKER HILL 52/53' WEPONS COMPANY 1/1/1
Paul Bierschwale wrote on July 6, 2006
Deceased
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Please e-mail me with contact information for any of the above people and battles. I will respond with Paul's phone number so he can contact you personaly.
Keywords: Bunker Hill, Panmonjon, Hill 229, 1/1/1 weapons company, Elemer Hall, Staff sgt. Easley, Pvt. Obie,
Entry: 57680
Subject: LOOKING JOHN S. CROCUS
Eva Stanley wrote on June 16, 2006
City and State: KYLE TX
Unit: ABEL CO, 1ST BATTALION, 3RD MARINE DIV, 1ST REGIME
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: If anyone might remember either my father or have information on his long lost buddy it would be great, if I can reunite these Marines! Thanks for reading my message and good luck in your quest.
Keywords: My dad served in the Korean War, a Marine and in 52-53 met a buddy name John S. Crocus. They were both in Abel Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and 1st Regiment. My dad, Ladislado Rodriguez, is from San Antonio, Texas SN#1359652, he said they didn't use social sec. numbers at the time. His friend, John S. Crocus, was from Cleveland, OH at the time and when my dad was sent stateside, John S. Crocus was sent to Okinawa because he didn't have enough time in. He lost touch with him, but like the war has never forgotten him.
Entry: 57451
Subject: SGT GEORGE R KARAKHANIAN
Ric Pascal wrote on May 31, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: sgt.george r.karakhanian
Entry: 57423
Subject: CLOSE CALLS IN COMBAT
Bob Simonsen wrote on May 30, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: RIVERSIDE CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: CLOSE CALLS IN COMBAT-Former Marine and author is looking for stories about unusual/very unique close call/near death experiences of Marines and Corpsmen during any of our nation's wars, for possible inclusion in a future book. To submit your story or to request additional info/criteria, please contact: Bob Simonsen. 3920 Ramona Dr
Riverside, CA 92506 or Three27bob@aol.com or 951 788-8183
Keywords:
Entry: 57215
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
Isadore Ternes SR. wrote on May 18, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: BLOOMINGTON MN
Unit: WEAP CO
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I would like to find anybody that i served with guys like cobus, penn, st john, bailey, peavey, and many others their names i can recall Thanks to all who fought their. Cpl Ternes
Keywords: hook, fox, pheasant, thease are hills i can remember all along the 34th parl.
Entry: 54997
Subject: DAD LOOKING FOR FELLOW MARINES 51-52
Randall Bowman wrote on January 3, 2006
City and State: FEDERAL WAY WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father doesn't talk much about the war, but he remembers some friends and was wondering if they are still around. Dad served from Sept. 51 til WIA june 13 52. The Names are George "creeping jesus" Dardell, "antelope" Kearns, George "bullethead" Sanford and George " The Frog" Burns. Any info would be greatly appreciative, Thank you.
Keywords: 1/1/1 Able or Baker Co. Wire Runner/ Numerous hill battles. Dads nickname was Wayne "Baby Huey" Bowman looking for old friends.
Entry: 54874
Subject: BILL (TEX) MASDEN
Eliese Wolff wrote on December 28, 2005
City and State: PINEHURST TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father is looking for the buddies he served with in the Korean War (1951-1952) I know he was at Chosen for a time. Two individuals come to mind: Jay Barrett and Robert Whistler. If you remember my father, please email me.
Keywords: D Co. 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division
Entry: 54405
Subject: PLEASE HELP MY FAMILY KNOW OUR DAD
James Lockett wrote on November 30, 2005
City and State: SPRING TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father John Ashbrook Lockett left the Corp in 1953 as I understand it. He was very private as many vets when it comes to war stories. He only spoke of base life and bootcamp. Although some of these stories were funny, they were all enjoyable. When my Dad became sick in 1991 he started to tell me more about his actual missions. I never saw my Dad shed a tear until that day, it scared the hell out of me. I am proud to say that he went to heaven a proud stedfast Marine. When he realized that it hurt hum so to speak of his missions, he clammed up and never would mention it again. there are rumors in the family that he was a spotter. There are others that he was some sort of special missions Marine. I know that he saw combat, he was awarded at least 2 purple hearts, and had scars on his back from napom(sp?). My Dad left the Marines a SGT 1sr Class. I now have my own children and grandchildren and I would love to be able to them new stories about Dad. My mom doesn't have any medals of Dad's due to a fire many yrs before they even thought of me. I would also like to find out what medals and honors Dad had. Please help me find out anything about him.
Keywords: 1st division 1st Bn,Recon, U.S. Marine Band, El Torro
Entry: 53569
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON HARRY WORDEN AND TRYING TO FIND ROBERT FISCHER, BROTHER OF JACK FISCHER
Diane Peake wrote on October 13, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: SOUTH OGDEN UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I posted in 1997, Someone tried to reach me in 1998 but I had moved. Please call with info-I am very much still interested. I would like closure for my Gandmother regarding her brother, Harry R.Worden , MIA. Thanks
Keywords: Kojo
Entry: 53335
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER MY FATHER, T .W. PALMATEER?
Thomas Palmateer wrote on September 28, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: FAYETTEVILLE NC
Unit: US ARMY (RETIRED)
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Any former Marines with information on my father please contact me.
My father passed away 15 Jan 2001 and I'm attempting to get as much information about him and his service during the Korean War.
Thank you so much!
Keywords: PFC Thomas W. Palmateer (CHIC), BAR gunner from Marinette, Wisconsin; Charlie Company 1/1. Combat wounded April 30, 1951.
Entry: 53326
Subject: KOREAN WAR VET
Eugene Graveline wrote on September 27, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: MARGATE FL
Unit: ABLE COMPANY 1ST BATTALION 1ST REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: trying to reach 1st marine div able co 1st batt 1st reg 1st marine div who served korean war from 1952-1953
also anyone who did guard duty at american embassy cairo egypt 1948-1951 also interested in hearing from vets that did guard detachment in trinidad bwi 1945-1948
Keywords: nickname -gene nickname -crazy horse battles-bunker hill unit-able company 1st bat regm. personal friends-
john clouse,
Entry: 53248
Subject:
Spivie Reese Moore wrote on September 21, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I am a former Navy Hospital Corpsman of the Marine Corps type. My Mother's brothers were Marines in WWII and Korea. My Uncle Ed Hayhurst was assigned to 1/1 early in the "Korean Conflict". Eddie passed away in 1995.
Marines of all generations will appreciate this: When I joined the Navy, Uncle Ed called my Mom (his little sister) and said in his best, salty Marine / parade deck voice; "you tell him (me) I disown him as a nephew! Bigtime jock uh? It'll be some warm cozy up 'The Chosin' before he'll set foot on my property again! Y'all know I'm forever armed, and 'hatin them 13-button squid assholes!" Then he slammed down the phone.
It takes nearly two years to train a basic Hospital Corpsman.... during which Mom heard not from uncle Ed. Once I completed those arduous academics, I was ordered to the Third Marine Division, by way of Camp Pendleton's "Field Medical Training".
Low and behold Mom received a call from Ed, who (in his "best Marine dressed") said something like; "yes ma'am, and.... you know how I love ya.... and I want you to tell my FAVORITE nephew (ME, the Navy Corpsman) that he's invited to Ed's Barbeque and Brew any 'fuckin time"!
After I presented him with a DI's Campaign Cover, we ate his gourmet chow, then drank a few beverages. It was at this point that Eddie Elbert Hayhurst broke out his photo albums.
GENTLEMAN: I learned more from Uncle Ed in an hour, than I had during three months at Camp Pendleton, or would in the next three years at 3d MARDIV! Maybe even more than I've learned as a Marine historian during the past 25 years! Before I left, Aunt Gladys pulled me aside and told me, "I've been married to him for 30 years, and I've never seen those pictures.... he's never talked about any of that stuff with me". I must tell you all that I have (subsequintly) heard this alot as a civilian medical professiional (X-Corpsman).
My original intrest in USMC history was strictly personal. However, now as more of you old bastards are leaving this poor young Doc, I am obligated to tell your story the right way.... Ed's way.
I need to hear from Ed Hayhurst's shipmates in those specific combat unit(s)of 1/1.... according to Marine Corps tradition. In that manner which is now concidered "politically incorrect". Or as you and I know it.... "The Truth"!
I invite any and all of you to e-mail me. I will be happy to call you or give you my phone number, and visit with you anywhere out west.
on behalf of all Americans,
(even the most unthankful sons-a-bitches)
thank you.... Semper Fi!
P.S.; Remember.... it will rot and fall off before I check it!
DOC....OUT!
Keywords: EDDIE ELBERT HAYHURST USMC (1/1) Koerea '50 - '51
(A freckled, blonde/curly, .45 Cal revolver twirling, whiskey tossing, combat killer type Marine).
(From Lodi, CA)
NOTE: Those who knew Eddie, know that he was a direct decendant of original Texas cowboys, and so he rightfully valued the revolver as the most reliable of personal protection weapons. Therefore, he begged (via mail) my grandpa (a Texas borderland law man of the prohibition era) to send him a .45 S and W "triple lock" from the family armory. So Grandma Hayhurst broke one down, and mailed it to him piece by piece in cakes and brownies! THIS IS A REAL "NO SHITTER"!
Entry: 53247
Subject:
Spivie Reese Moore wrote on September 21, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I am a former Navy Hospital Corpsman of the Marine Corps type. My Mother's brothers were Marines in WWII and Korea. My Uncle Ed Hayhurst was assigned to 1/1 early in the "Korean Conflict". Eddie passed away in 1995.
Marines of all generations will appreciate this: When I joined the Navy, Uncle Ed called my Mom (his little sister) and said in his best, salty Marine / parade deck voice; "you tell him (me) I disown him as a nephew! Bigtime jock uh? It'll be some warm cozy up 'The Chosin' before he'll set foot on my property again! Y'all know I'm forever armed, and 'hatin them 13-button squid assholes!" Then he slammed down the phone.
It takes nearly two years to train a basic Hospital Corpsman.... during which Mom heard not from uncle Ed. Once I completed those arduous academics, I was ordered to the Third Marine Division, by way of Camp Pendleton's "Field Medical Training".
Low and behold Mom received a call from Ed, who (in his "best Marine dressed") said something like; "yes ma'am, and.... you know how I love ya.... and I want you to tell my FAVORITE nephew (ME, the Navy Corpsman) that he's invited to Ed's Barbeque and Brew any 'fuckin time"!
After I presented him with a DI's Campaign Cover, we ate his gourmet chow, then drank a few beverages. It was at this point that Eddie Elbert Hayhurst broke out his photo albums.
GENTLEMAN: I learned more from Uncle Ed in an hour, than I had during three months at Camp Pendleton, or would in the next three years at 3d MARDIV! Maybe even more than I've learned as a Marine historian during the past 25 years! Before I left, Aunt Gladys pulled me aside and told me, "I've been married to him for 30 years, and I've never seen those pictures.... he's never talked about any of that stuff with me". I must tell you all that I have (subsequintly) heard this alot as a civilian medical professiional (X-Corpsman).
My original intrest in USMC history was strictly personal. However, now as more of you old bastards are leaving this poor young Doc, I am obligated to tell your story the right way.... Ed's way.
I need to hear from Ed Hayhurst's shipmates in those specific combat unit(s)of 1/1.... according to Marine Corps tradition. In that manner which is now concidered "politically incorrect". Or as you and I know it.... "The Truth"!
I invite any and all of you to e-mail me. I will be happy to call you or give you my phone number, and visit with you anywhere out west.
on behalf of all Americans,
(even the most unthankful sons-a-bitches)
thank you.... Semper Fi!
P.S.; Remember.... it will rot and fall off before I check it!
DOC....OUT!
Keywords: EDDIE ELBERT HAYHURST USMC (1/1) Koerea '50 - '51
(A freckled, blonde/curly, .45 Cal revolver twirling, whiskey tossing, combat killer type Marine).
(From Lodi, CA)
NOTE: Those who knew Eddie, know that he was a direct decendant of original Texas cowboys, and so he rightfully valued the revolver as the most reliable of personal protection weapons. Therefore, he begged (via mail) my grandpa (a Texas borderland law man of the prohibition era) to send him a .45 S and W "triple lock" from the family armory. So Grandma Hayhurst broke one down, and mailed it to him piece by piece in cakes and brownies! THIS IS A REAL "NO SHITTER"!
Entry: 53154
Subject: BLESS ALL THE GRUNTS TAKE CARE OF THEM
Jim Wogaman wrote on September 15, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: WORTHINGTON OH
Unit: 22ND -1949
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: post boxing team Quantico 1949-50. Camp Lejeune boxing team 51-52
Keywords: feather merchant
Entry: 53153
Subject: BLESS ALL THE GRUNTS TAKE CARE OF THEM
Jim Wogaman wrote on September 15, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: WORTHINGTON OH
Unit: 22ND -1949
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: post boxing team Quantico 1949-50. Camp Lejeune boxing team 51-52
Keywords: feather merchant
Entry: 53144
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES
Alison Dix-Marks wrote on September 14, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: LOOMIS CA
Unit: BAKER CO
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am putting together a Marine Corps scrapbook for my dad for his birthday. Would appreciate if anyone from Korea remembers him to send a hello my way so I may include it in the scrapbook. Thanks!
Keywords: Looking for anyone who served with Charles Dix at Hill 1124. My dad was in the 1st Regiment,1st Battalion, Baker Co, Third Squad.
Entry: 52223
Subject: BAKER CO, 1ST BAT, 1ST REG.
Vance Petersen wrote on July 24, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: PORTLAND OR
Unit: BAKER CO, 1ST,1ST AND 1ST AMPH TRUCK CO.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: As an 18yo kid called in from the reserves from Vallejo, Cal. I had little chance to learn or remember many names of my fellow Marines. 41 days from activation to Inchon two waves of LCVP (Higgens boats) landed on the tidal basin by mistake, got lost in the smoke. 1st heavy battle at YongDungPo on through Seoul, to Wonsan, Kojo, ShinHungNi RR head, up the road toward the the Chosen in a pinzer to help the guys get out, to Hamhung, Pusan, Masan, transfer to Co A, 1st DUKW, up to Wachon Reservor where I was wounded. Then to Yakasuka hospital, states and to NOD Bremerton until discharge.
We did alright, untrained reservists and a lot of
WW-ll vets to help us learn the game.
One of the proud, the few, the Marines. A proud moment in my life. Vance
Keywords: Pete or Re-Pete, Inchon through the Watchon Res.
Entry: 51845
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS... A CO
Charles C. Lunt SR. wrote on July 4, 2005
City and State: REDONDO BEACH CA
Unit: ABLE CO., 1ST MAR., FIRST MARINE DIV.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Would like to make contact with anyone in my outfit
(Machine gun squad) in that era.
May God Bless our USA-
SEMPER FI!
Keywords: Chosin Few (Chosin Reservoir)Out w/frozen feet 12/10/50
Inchon to Koto-ri, 1950 (only)
Entry: 51474
Subject: EDWARD DEFRATIS
Jackie Lloyd Defratis wrote on June 11, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: JACKSONVILLE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: MY FATHER WAS IN CAMP PENDELTON IN NOVEMBER,1950 RETURNED -NOVEMBER 1951 HE WAS SENT IN AS SUPPORT IN HUNGNAM THEN SENT TO MASION KOREA
Entry: 50904
Subject: 1 MARINE DIV.
Jackie Lloyd Defratis wrote on May 16, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: JACKSONVILLE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: LOOKING TO SEE IF ANYONE SERVED WITH MY FATHER EDWARD DEFRATIS. IN HIGH SCHOOL HE WAS NICKNAMED "WHITEY". DON'T KNOW IF NICKNAME WAS CARRIED OVER . IF YOU KNOW OF HIM OR ANY STORIES INVOLVING HIM PLEASE E-MAIL ME
Keywords: CHARLIE COMPANY
Entry: 50410
Subject: LOOKING FOR FORMER MARINE
Lacy R. Bethea JR. wrote on April 26, 2005
Deceased
City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit: H-S, 1STBN 1STMAR,1SRT MARDIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for Don Fox. Allegedly wounded accidentally by bow-gun on tank. Picture in San Diego, on display in Museum. Pleasae contact.
Keywords:
Entry: 50346
Subject: KOREAN WAR- 1ST. MARINE DIVISION/ SERVED 1952-53/ W21
Jim Festa wrote on April 22, 2005
Deceased
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Comments: Im looking for anyone who served with my father in Korea from October 1952- October 1953. My fathers name is Aurelio James Festa. He doesn't have email so I'm hoping you can contact me and Ill put him in touch with you.
He is looking for anyone who may remember him. He is hoping to find any information about reunions or old buddies.
Any guy's that were under the command of Lt. Cook and/or Sgt. Couch. He served from April 1952 to April of 1955.
Thank you,
Jim Festa
jfesta989@yahoo.com
Keywords: Battle Locations: Boulder City, 229, Vegas, Carson, Marilyn, Three Fingers.
Weapons/ 2nd. Battalion/ 1st. Marine Division
Entry: 49676
Subject: WPNSCO.,1,1,1952
Jack Floyd wrote on March 21, 2005
City and State: MISSION TX
Unit: WPNSCO,LSTBN,1STMARREGT
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Went to Korea as Tank Mech, but ended up in Weapons Co. Don't remember too many names.
Keywords: 16th Draft, MOS 1841, Wpns Co., 1,1 , Lukes Castle, Panmumjon Overlook, Carson, Vegas, Reno
1stSgt Coreno from Texas.
Entry: 48914
Subject: KOREA 50 - 51
Ron Pelkey wrote on February 13, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: BATH ME
Unit: MP CO. 2D TRAFFIC PLT
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Would like to locate Charles R. Beard, Ted Burnsed, Dykstra and any others.
Keywords: Inchon, Seoul, Wonsan, Cosin, Hung Namn,Mason and many other places. Operated mainly with 1st Regt.
Entry: 48654
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO REMBERS ME FROM KOREA
Harry W. Allred wrote on February 2, 2005
City and State: TAYLORSVILLE UT
Unit: MOTOR TRANSPORTATION IS ALL I CAN REMEMBER
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I serve in Korea from Dec 1952 to Feb 1953
I sure would appreciate any help I can get. Send me an email if you know anything and make sure in the subject you put Korea so it won't go into my junk mail
Keywords: I have had a seanor moment and can't remember much about my other than it was a motor tranasport, I remember that we moved the 1st Marine Division from the East coast and that our outfit was not far Pam Munjon.
Entry: 47965
Subject: LOOKING FOR
George E. Schroeder wrote on January 6, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: NEW ORLEANS LA
Unit: ?
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone remembering a Marine by the name of Malcolm (Mack) Babin.
Believe he made the march back form the Yulu.
Keywords: mAC bABIN
Entry: 47767
Subject: KOREAN WAR- MARINE FIRST DIVISION
Kenneth Mason wrote on December 28, 2004
City and State: LILLIAN AL
Unit: 1ST DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for friends and comrades from the Korean War who were in the 1st Division. 4.2 mortar operators, etc. Yellow River, etc. Anyone familiar with the name TallBear?
Keywords: Platoon Sgt.
Entry: 47162
Subject: LOOKING FOR THOSE WHO SERVED WITH JOHN MASSO, FROM FAIRVIEW NEW JERSEY
Rich Armitt wrote on November 29, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: just looking for anyone that served with my father, John Masso, just north of Seoul from late 1951 to 1952
Keywords: 23rd Marines, John Masso, western Korea,
Entry: 47103
Subject: CHINESE SPRING OFFENSIVE APRIL 24, 1951
John Savona wrote on November 26, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: FRESNO CA
Unit: WPNS/1BN.1ST.REGT.LST MARINE DIV.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: DURING THE BATTLE OF HORSE SHOE RIDGE, APRIL 24,1951,I WAS THE AMMO SGT. FOR OUR 81MM MORTARS.
DURING THE UNENDING FIREFIGHT THAT ENSUED,DO TO THE COLLAPSE OF THE ROCK UNIT ON OUR FLANK, OUR THREE GUN INPLACEMENTS WERE EXHAUSTING THEIR AMMO.
I PERSONALLY ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY OF RESUPPLYING THEIR WEAPONS. SOME OF THE AMMO CARRIERS HAD BEEN WOUNDED.
I RECALL RUNNING BACK AND FORTH AND MACHINE GUN FIRE BURSTING NEAR MY FEET AS I ATTEPTED TO ZIG-ZAG MY ROUTE.
THE GUNNER ON ONE OF THE 81S WAS WOUNDED. I ASSUMED HIS POSITION FOR A TRAVERSE AND SEARCH OF NINE ROUNDS AND THEN WAS RELIEVED BY THE SQUAD LEADER.
AT SOME POINT,NEAR DAYLIGHT,CRAWLING BACK TO THE WEAPONS CARRIER, STANDING TO RETRIEVE ANOTHER BOX OF AMMO, I WAS HIT ON MY RIGHT BACK-SIDE WITH THE SLUG GOING THROUGH MY RIGHT KIDNEY AND EXITING THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE.
I WAS ASSISTED BY JJ BARRESH,JACK KING AND CORPS MAN "DOC" GIBSON AND EVENTUALLY EVACUATED TO A MASH UNIT.. 10 MILES FROM THE LINES.
LT.JOHN O'BRIEN RECOMMENDED ME FOR THE LETTER OF COMMENDATION.
JJ BARRESH RECEIVED A HIT IN ONE OF HIS SHOULDERS AS HE WAS HELPING TO CARRY ME AWAY ON A STRETCHER.
HE SUCCUMED NOVEMBER 2003 IN BROOKLYN,NY.
MAY MY BUDDY'S SOUL REST IN PEACE.
"HE IS GUARDING THE STREETS ON HEAVENS SCENE."
SGT.JOHN SAVONA
WPNS CO,1ST.BN.1ST MARINES
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.
s on our flanks
Keywords: BATTLE OF HORSESHOE RIDGE...HWACHON RESERVOIR AREA ...APRIL 24, 1951
Entry: 46016
Subject: DO YOU KNOW CHARLES CROCKETT
Clinton Bell wrote on September 26, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SALT LAKE CITY UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am looking for any one who knows any thing about Charles Crockett. Please Email me
Keywords:
Entry: 46015
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN HIM
Clinton Bell wrote on September 26, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SALT LAKE CITY UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am doing some research on Charles Crockett Jr. He was a cpl in the marines.he was a casualty near quang tri south vietnam on jun 28 1968. If you knew him please get in touch with me. Thank you.
Keywords: personal friends
Entry: 45552
Subject: B,1,1, LMG+1ST (DUKW)INCHON+
Vance Petersen wrote on August 31, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: FOREST GROVE OR
Unit: B-1-1 AND 1ST DUKW
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Anybody else still alive out there? Pete/Repete
Keywords: Inchon, Yung Dong Po, Soule, Shin Hung Ni, Wonsan, Kogo, Etc.
Entry: 45136
Subject: C/1/1 1953
Richard Koren wrote on August 10, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: AYLETT VI
Unit: C/1/1 (FATHERS))
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Would like to hear from any and all Marines who served with my Dad in Korea during 1953 with C Company, 1st Bat, 1st Marine Div. (C/1/1). His name is Elmer L. Koren, Sargeant?
Keywords: C/1/1; 1953; Marines
Entry: 45079
Subject: A/1/1 50-53
William (Willie) Wilson wrote on August 8, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL
Unit: U.S. MARINECORP/A/1/1
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Inchon Landing//Chonsin Res./retaking Soul/
Keywords: 1950-1953,A.Co.1st Batalion-1st.Div./ Bat,C.O. Col Lewis B. Puller/,Div. C.O. Gen. O.P.Smith A CO comander Capt. Barrow/1st Sgt. Thatahurst/ MSM Sgt. Farigno// U.S Marine Corp.CPL.
Entry: 45049
Subject: PLATOON 134 1957 REUNION
Joe Ciurca wrote on August 6, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: BERLIN MD
Unit: BOOT CAMP PLATOON 134
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Recently heard from Huey Travis (Taladegra, AL) (Leatherneck Magazine). We have been emailing about a reunion. I told him that I would give it a try! This is just the beginning.
Semper Fi
Joe
Keywords: Former Marine---Retired Air Force IST SHIRT
Entry: 44885
Subject: GERALD FRANK STOUPPE
Debbie Major wrote on July 29, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: CHAPMAN KS
Unit: 1ST REGIMENT, ST MARINE DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father completed basic in SanDiego, graduating in April,1951 with the 27th platoon, second battalion. He was stationed in BArstow with the motor transport supply outfit. He was on the General John Pope and sailed from San Diego to Japan on Thursady, April 17th 1952. After being in Korea, he was pulled back to division to attend Non Commissioned Officers school. He was there until the end of July. He returned to the fuel camp, but on August 22nd of 1952 he volunteered to go to the "front" bunker hill, after the 1st marines had been hit pretty hard. He was squad leader of the 2nd squad, 3rd platoon, of Fax Co. 1st marines. He claimed to have 12 good men in his squad. On August 23rd after being ordered by his lieutenant back to the command post bunker he fell under sniper attack a few feet from the post. I am hoping to find someone who knew my father and can tell me anything aabouth this man and the events I have discribed. It would mean a great deal to me.
Keywords: Out of basic,Rifle Squad Leader, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division.(1951) Later attached to 2nd squad, 3rd platoon of Fax Co. 1st marines (1952) August 23rd, shot by sniper
Entry: 44791
Subject: 1ST PROVISIONAL MARINES, 1ST BATTALION, 5TH MARINE DIVISON
Pamela (Pam) Jeans wrote on July 26, 2004
City and State: NORTH FORK IN
Unit: 1ST PROVISIONAL MARINES, 1ST BATTALION, 5TH MARINE
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Still trying to locate anyone that may have been with this group. My husband went to Pusan, Korea in Aug 1950 with them, on the USS Henrico. Before he was injured over there he was in fighting at Pusan, Mason and the Naktong River.
He was hurt when a "One Lung Charlie" flew overhead, breaking his eardrum and throwing him in the Naktong River. He was with another
soldier that suffered shrapnel to his forehead. Both survived. This other soldier was too young to be over there and had to go back to
Retraining at Atsu, Japan.
There is another incident near, or close to Mason; concerning a battered schoolhouse in Chindong-ni. There are several stories about
this incident one on the Internet and the other in a book by Marguerite Higgins.
If you know anyone that was there or have any information please write me.
Semper Fi
Pam or Duel Jeans
Keywords: Pusan, Mason, Naktong, Engineers, Henrico, Happy Hank
Entry: 44687
Subject: ANYONE WHO KNEW ED TOTO
Donald (Don) King wrote on July 21, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Anyone out there who knew Ed Toto He was killed
on Hill 109 near Kojo, North Korea on October 27,
1950. Ed was in "B" Company 1st Marine Regiment
1st Marine Battalion 1st Marine Division. Any
information about him would be appreciated. Found
out about five years ago that he was KIA. We grew
up in the same neigborhood,
Keywords: Hill 109 Kojo area
Entry: 44673
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW RICHARD FUGGITI
Gregg Fuggiti wrote on July 21, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: MY FATHER WAS A VETERAN OF OKINAWA AND JAPAN.HE WAS A STAFF SARGENT.HE IS 80 YEARS OLD AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIND SOMEONE WHO KNEW HIM TO TALK TO HIM.THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP
Keywords: HIS KNICKNAME WAS FUJI.
Entry: 44583
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW JOSEPH BELL
Kathleen Blanchette wrote on July 17, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SHIRLEY MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known Joseph Bell. I know that he got married in 1951 and had a son. I know that they divorced after he was shipped overseas. Please, can anyone help me?
Keywords: Joseph Brian Bell at Camp Lejune in 1951 married Peggy Stephens in 1951 had son Michael
Entry: 43892
Subject: NAKTONG RIVER DELTA - AUG 1950
Pamela (Pam) Jeans wrote on June 19, 2004
City and State: NORTH FORK IN
Unit: B/1/1
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Was injured at the Naktong River Delta. Need help verifying that injury. Anyone with any information please help.
Keywords: Naktong,B Company, 1st Marines, 1 Division
Entry: 43764
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOME ONE WHO KNEW MY DAD HARRY W. ALLRED
Harry W. Allred wrote on June 13, 2004
City and State: TAYLORSVILLE UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: He served from Dec 1951 to Feb 1952
Keywords: He was in a Transportation company, 1st Marine Corp Div
Entry: 43575
Subject: FIND BROTHER'S MARINE UNIT
David Jensen wrote on June 5, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I want to find my brother's Marine Corp unit in Korea. It was a late arrival to Korea, just before the Panmunjun talks. He was a sargeant in the Military Police guarding the Panmunjun talks. They had been training for a beachead until (just before) the P. talks began. He was assigned to or his unit was used for guard duty of or near to the P. talks. Thank you, DJ
Entry: 43545
Subject: LOOKING FOR C/1ST TANK/1ST MARNINE DIVSION
Larry Cleeton wrote on June 4, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SPRINGFIELD IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any one who knew my father in Korea or MCRD San diego he was also on the med cruise before going to Korea
Keywords: Looking for ant Marines that where in my fathers Unit, Charlie company,1stTank battalion,1stMarine Division He was a Gunner/Loader on C-14 in Korea 1951-53 His Name was PfcGordon Cleeton