Entry: 65731
Subject: ANYONE WHO KNEW JACK KILBY IN KOREA
David Kilby wrote on May 24, 2008
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City and State: SWEET HOME OR
Unit: 1ST MARDIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I am looking foe anyone who knew my father, John (Jack) Kilby. He served with 3/1.
during Korea. any pictures, personal remembrances would be appreciated.
Keywords: Kilby
Entry: 65437
Subject: INFO ON RAYMOND JOSEPH PATIN
Tracy Patin wrote on April 28, 2008
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: looking for any info on pfc. patin k.i.a. in korea sep. 21, 1950. next of kin or anything. if you knew him please contact tracy patin at jet-mech@juno.com
Keywords: private first class patin, 3rd battalion, 1st marines, 1st marine division, killed in action in korea september 21, 1950
Entry: 63466
Subject: RICHARD L. BIDDY 1172118 RECON PLT, 3/1
Ronald D. (Ron) McKinney wrote on December 20, 2007
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City and State: SEMINOLE FL
Unit: RECON PLT, H-S, 3RD BN, 1ST MARINES 1952 KOREA
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Last seen 13 Aug 1952 as we came off Bunker Ridge with Item Company, 3/1, following Capt. Spike Connolly and that St. Michael flag.
Keywords: Gunny Billy Goodman, Bill Mason, and Ron McKinney are writing the history of Recon Platoon, 3rd Bn, 1st Marines and need your input.
Entry: 63372
Subject: G CO. 3/1
Ralph Edwards JR. wrote on December 11, 2007
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City and State: FT. WAYNE IN
Unit: 1ST MARINES
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father served with 4th Marines in Pacific during WWII. I know he was on Saipan and think Iwo also. Stayed active reserves and called back for Korea. Later became DI at Paris Island a staff sergeant where I lived until his release (1952). He passed away 29 years ago and I haven't been able to develop much history. Can anyone help? If so, email to ralphhedwards@comcast.net.
Thanks and God Bless all!
Keywords: G CO 3/1 in Korea Chosin
Entry: 63370
Subject: G CO. 3/1
Ralph Edwards JR. wrote on December 11, 2007
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City and State: FT. WAYNE IN
Unit: 1ST MARINES
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father served with 4th Marines in Pacific during WWII. I know he was on Saipan and think Iwo also. Stayed active reserves and called back for Korea. Later became DI at Paris Island as staff sergeant where I lived until his release (1952). He passed away 29 years ago and I haven't been able to develop much history. Can anyone help? If so, email to ralphhedwards@comcast.net.
Thanks and God Bless all!
Keywords: G CO 3/1 in Korea Chosin
Entry: 61409
Subject: GERALD CHARLESWORTH 1/G/1 KIA JULY 25 1953
Janice Camero wrote on June 25, 2007
City and State: BAKERSFIELD CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: All I know is he was killed on last day of official combat. I was born in 1958.
Keywords: Gerald Charlesworth
Entry: 61312
Subject: HILL 111
Robert Marsh wrote on June 14, 2007
City and State: RENO NV
Unit: 1/7 CAV ARMY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Dose anybody remember Marshall, he used his middle name, Marshall, he was my uncle. I have been trying to collecting information about the battle, but it is hard to find. If anybody has and information, or new him, or how he was killed, e-mail me. marshconstruction@sbcglobal.net Thanks, I was in the Army 1/7th Cav, DMZ, also in Korea, 1964-1965
Bob Marsh
Keywords: John Marshall Drake. Ponbudong, hill 111, KIA July 25, 1953. USMC
Entry: 61211
Subject: HILL 854
Don Schyberg wrote on June 4, 2007
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City and State: ORLANDO FL
Unit: ITEM CO. 3RD.BATT. 1ST MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Would like to hear from Item Co. guys also from both 2nd LTs
Keywords: 1951-52 hILL 1052 hILL 854 Weber, Brinkly, Askew
2nd Lt John Atkinson 2nd Lt. Max Darling Moved to west korean coast spring of 1952
Entry: 61189
Subject: ARMY AIR CORPS/AIR FORCE CORPSMAN
Michelle Walker wrote on June 2, 2007
City and State: WINDER GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am trying to find out if there were any Air Force Corpsman assigned to 5th Marines from 1950-1952. My father joined underage, using my uncles information to join up. Would like to find out more information and have no idea where to start. Thanks for any help!
Keywords: Corpsman, Air Force
Entry: 60777
Subject: FIELD HOSPITALS
Jay Trujillo wrote on April 23, 2007
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Does anyone remember the names of the field hospitals around the area of Hill 854?
Keywords: Hill 854
Entry: 60607
Subject: INFO WHO KNEW MY DAD, KENNETH C SIMPSON
Gary Simpson wrote on April 8, 2007
City and State: GEMESEO IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I lost my Dad when I was ten years old, I found some of my dads old orders, and have some questions about what he went throught and what he was like as a young man. Any help and info will be apperchated.
Keywords: The landing on Inchon Korea and boot camp.
Entry: 60419
Subject: PFC MARVIN H. JOLLIFF MACHINE-GUNNER BOULDER CITY, KOREA
Stephen Don Jolliff wrote on March 21, 2007
City and State: EDMOND OK
Unit: G-1-1
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Just looking for someone who may have information about Marvin's last night, before he was KIA two days before the cease-fire on Hill 119, during the battle of Boulder City. Of course, it would be even better if someone who knew him would contact me. I know that Marvin was wounded while his machine-gun position on the forward slope was over-run. I suppose the most pressing thing I would like to know is how long did he live, after being wounded?
I am Marvin's kid brother.
Keywords: Boulder City, Lt.Swigart, Hill #119, G Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
Entry: 59729
Subject: LOOKING FOR MARINES WHO SERVED IN 1951
Josh Montandon wrote on January 22, 2007
City and State: DENTON TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I am looking for Marines who served with 1 Mar Div in September 1951 and fought near the Punchbowl and Soyang River. I am a former Marine who is writing a history of that battle as my Thesis for a Master's degree from the University of North Texas and could use help in the form of interviews or memoirs from veterans who were there.
Thanks and Semper Fi
Keywords: Punchbowl, Hill 749, Hill 812, Hill 702, Hill 751, Hill 673, Hill 1052, Hill 980, Hill 854, Hill 602, Hill 680, Yoke Ridge, Kanmubong Ridge, Hill 924, Soyang River, September 1951.
Entry: 59487
Subject: SGT. THEODORE PAUL LANDRY JR BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS
Peter Landry MacFaden wrote on January 6, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello, looking for any info on grandfather SGT. THEODORE PAUL
LANDRY JR, MARINES, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st
Marine Division, Boston Massachusetts. Any info on him would mean
the world to me. Thank you,
Peter
Keywords: SGT. THEODORE PAUL LANDRY JR, MARINES, Company I, 3rd Battalion,
7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Boston Massachusetts
Entry: 59121
Subject: GOD BLESS...
Thai Lupe wrote on October 4, 2006
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City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am the grand-daughter of Mr. Ronnie Lupe, who is the esteemed leader of our great White Mountain
Apache Nation. I am the only daughter of his first born Son, and I am proud of my grandfather for representing our Nation in the conflict of Korea.
Keywords: Mr. Ronnie Lupe
1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment
Former Marine Machine-gunner in Korean Conflict
Entry: 58308
Subject: G CO. 3RD BN 1ST MARINES 60 MORTARS
Kenneth Jones wrote on July 31, 2006
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: looking for anyone that remembers serving with in Korea
Entry: 58015
Subject: JAMES SAMUEL COOK (LIEUTENANT)
Allison Keith wrote on July 8, 2006
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City and State:
Unit: 1ST MARINE DIVISION, 7TH MARINE REGIMENT, 3RD BATT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Dad is doing great, enjoying retirement on Cape Cod. We visited over Memorial Day weekend and he read aloud some of the letters he sent to his mother while in Korea. Ths stirred my interest. God Bless all the vets!
Keywords: platoon leader, H company, supply officer, in Korea jan-nov 51
Entry: 57511
Subject: MEN WHO KNEW PFC ALLAN J BOUQUIN I CO KIA
John Bouquin wrote on June 4, 2006
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Hi, my name is john bouquin. My uncle who i never got to meet is PFC ALLAN JOHN BOUQUIN
Hostile, Died (KIA)
August 13, 1952
FREDONIA NY
Serial Number 1216795
I was wondering if there was anybody that served with him that may be able to speak about him. its a long shot but i thought i would try thankyou.
Keywords: PFC ALLAN JOHN BOUQUIN
Hostile, Died (KIA)
August 13, 1952
FREDONIA NY
Serial Number 1216795
Entry: 57428
Subject: CLOSE CALLS IN COMBAT
Bob Simonsen wrote on May 30, 2006
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
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
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Entry: 56555
Subject: FALLEN VETERAN
Tom Costello wrote on April 5, 2006
City and State: CUMMING GA
Unit: ITEM COMPANY 3RD BAT 1ST MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father Edward T. Costello was in The Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was proud to serve with Item Company 3rd battalion 1st Marine Division, something he always proud of up until his death, he has passed away on February 15, 2006 of Cancer. We ran into several gentlemen during the Korean War memorial dedication in D.C. A few years back, he was at his happiest moments telling stories about The Hook and Boulder city and seeing some old faces.Edwards funeral will be at ARLIGNTON Cemetery in May of this year
P.F.C. Edward T. Costello
Edward Thomas Costello, age 73 died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006 at his sons house in Sunrise Florida of Cancer.
Ed was born in the Bronx New York; a college graduate, a family man and always called pops by all of the kids on the neighborhood, since he was involved in The Police athletic leagues with his two sons. He moved to Florida in 1972 as a chef to work for Jackie Gleason at his country club, along with many other hotels during his career; Ed was a chef for 30 years. He was a Proud U.S. Marine Veteran of the Korean War a member of the Marine Corp Association- he proudly served with Item Company 3rd battalion 1ST Marine Division from 1952-1955 and then the reserves from 1955-1960. He was a 2 time Purple Heart recipient along with other letter of recommendation in his file. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Survived by his two sons Thomas and his wife Cynthia and their two daughters Nicole and Sarah. His son Anthony and his wife Sonya and their two children Amber and Bryce.
Keywords: His nick name was stinky, he saw action at the hook, boulder city and other engagments. He was always proud to be a marine and to serve with Item co. 3rd bat 1st Marine division during the Korean war. This is something he said even on his last days, he would go and be with his old buddies.
Entry: 56138
Subject: WPNS.CO 3BAT 5REG 1DIV 1953-54
Marvin Morton SR. wrote on March 7, 2006
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City and State: PALESTINE TX
Unit: WPNS CO 3BAT 5REG 1DIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: any one who was there when its was over
mpm
Keywords: nevda citys
Entry: 55192
Subject:
Phillip Hahn SR. wrote on January 15, 2006
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City and State: ELYRIA OH
Unit: 3RD BATTALION 1ST MARINE REGIMENT HOWE COMPANY/WEA
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Looking for any member of 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment Weapons company or Howe company during Korean War
Keywords:
Entry: 55040
Subject: WILLIAM B. BAUGH BURIAL PLACE
Allen Schmitz wrote on January 6, 2006
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City and State: HARRISON OH
Unit: SEA DUTY AND 2ND MARINE DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: INFORMATION ON BURIAL PLACE OF WILLIAM B. BAUGH MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT KOREAN WAR HE IS BURIED IN GLEN HAVEN CEMETERY HARRISON OHIO SAW A REQUEST FROM A MAN WHO WANTED TO KNOW WHERE HIS UNCLE WAS BURIED FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL OR TELEPHONE ME IF YOU CARE TO I LIVE RIGHT IN HARRISON
Entry: 54637
Subject: OLEN FRANKLIN MYERS ITEM CO /3/1 - KIA 10/27/52
Bobby Powers JR. wrote on December 13, 2005
City and State: ATHENS AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I knew Olen Myers from Camp Pendleton, Ca. onto Korea 1952. He was with the ist MarReg,!st Marine Div.. We became great friends when we were taking Inf training at Camp Pendleton, Ca. and also at Pickle Meadows, Nev taking cold weather training. We were snowed in there as we were about to leave and was stranded for several days. When we finally got back to Camp Pendleton we sailed to Korea on the Gen. William S. Weigel stopped off in Japan to leave gear and then onto Inshon korea where we were assigned to various Marine Org. Olen was assigned to different organizations but we saw each other several times. In fact he and I at supper together at 1st Mar Div Hdq. the night,ethier the day or next day before he was KIA. He was a great musician and they put on several shows for the Marines that year. i HAVE TRIED FOR SEVERAL YEARS TO FIND SOME INFORMATION ABOUT HIM. i WAS CHECKING ON MY COMPUTER TONIGHT (!/30/05) AND FOUND THIS ON THE WEB SITE kOREAN wAR PROJECT i SURE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF HIS RELATIVES OR FRIENDS.
Keywords: Olen Franklin Myers
Entry: 53126
Subject: LOOKING FOR TMOTHY BRITTON
Denise Johnson wrote on September 13, 2005
City and State: MONROE LA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I just want to know if he is okay. I heard about hurricane Opehlia and wondering is he safe. He left for boot camp on July 24,2005 and I haven't heard anything from him. If you have any information about him please contact me at Neicyco06@hotmail.com. Thank you
Keywords: RCT Britton,Timothy Plt 3089 Bn.Ico Box 13089 Parris Island, South Carolina 29905-3089
Entry: 52955
Subject: LOOKING FOR DAD
John Vaile wrote on August 31, 2005
City and State: WASHINGTON DC
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am seeking information from anyone who served with him or has any knowledge of him. His hometown was Charleston, Indiana. He lived, briefly in Neptune, New Jersey where there was his obituary appeared in the Asbury Park Press.
Any help that can be had will, greatly, be appreciated. this has been a very long journey.
Thankyou
Keywords: John A. Doyle 25 March 1931 - 5 April 1953
USMC 108775
Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st marines, 1st Marine Division
Entry: 52752
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY DAD'S MARINE BUDDY
Ernie Capell wrote on August 21, 2005
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City and State: WEST COLUMBIA SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Hi. I am looking for my dad's old war buddy. My dad is former (gunny sgt. Calliston Hutto). My dad;s friends name is Willie T. Johnson They fought together on Hill 31.
Keywords: HILL 31
Entry: 51867
Subject: ITEM COPMPANY 3/1 REUNION
Victor Shepherd wrote on July 5, 2005
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City and State:
Unit: ITEM COM., 3RD BAT., 1ST REG., 1ST MARDIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Item Company 3/1 Seeking Marines For Reunion
Our purpose is to unite the surviving veterans of Item Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment. First Marine Division, who fought in the
Korean War during the period of September or 1950 to July 1953, and to honor their valor, sacrifice and duty.
We honor the memory of those men who had given their lives defending the freedom of the people of the Republic of Korea.
Once a year we assemble and to bring together those surviving veterans for a few days of story swapping, lying and generally remembering.
Our next reunion will be in May of 2006 at Branson, MO.
Contact: Victor (Doc) Shepherd,
our web site is www.ItemCompany31.com
Keywords: reunion, Inchon, Seoul, Chosin, Killer, Ripper, Bunker Hill, Boulder City,
Vegas, Punchbowl
Entry: 51021
Subject: BOOT CAMP APRIL 1953 SANDIEGO MEMBERS
Jim Byfield wrote on May 21, 2005
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I went thru Boot Camp in April 1953 but given a medical due to an injury during boot. I believ i was in the 1st marines Charlie company. Would love to hear from anyone on this term Our D.I. Was sgt Gilliand
Entry: 50476
Subject: CLOBBER GULCH
Ken Frey wrote on April 27, 2005
City and State: SEAL BEACH CA
Unit: 7TH MARINA REGIMENT 3RD BATALLION
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: see above comment please
Keywords: does anyone know of: the korean war battle in the gulch between Hongchon and Chunchon called "clobber Gulch"?...there have been stories and a movie made about it, I believe...magazine that story was carried in was called: "Men" and issue was May of 1952..anyone have an issue to sell?..also, is there anyone out there that was part of the 50,000 U.S. Marines that were sent to Klamath Falls, Oregon in WWII with malaria, for treatment, etc. and when the snow came it saved their lives by putting the disease into remission?..
Entry: 49896
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES,
Pat Bryan wrote on March 31, 2005
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City and State: SULLIVAN MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I wonder if anyone out there remembers my husband Johnie Bryan. He served in the Marines from April 1952 to Sep 56. He took basic at Camp Pendleton, then to Georgia, Hawaii and was stationed in tent camp 3 at the foot of MT Fuji in Japan. I don't know where he was in Korea exactly, He said he was with the 3rd btn, 3rd Marine, 3rd Division attached to the 1st Division in Korea. He had bright red wavy hair, and was a farm boy from Missouri. We have located one friend Jim Baxley from Ark, another is Joe Herbst (not sure of the spelling) who was a motorcycle policeman in St. Louis after the war. Johnie does a lot of reminiscing and would love to meet up with some old pals. Please help me find his old buddies. Thanks
Keywords:
Entry: 49221
Subject: CHOSIN - BATTLE
Nick Seguine wrote on February 25, 2005
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City and State: METUCHEN NJ
Unit: 1ST MAR, 3RD BAT, 1ST REG 1950-51
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: At Chosin, got shrapnel in the ankles and almost lost feet to frost bite. Woke up on hospital ship "Repose" but don't know how I got there. Can anyone help? No records were found of the incident. Might someone remember me?
Keywords: SSGT Bill Kirchhoff was in five of the six major battles in Korea.
Entry: 47678
Subject: THE MARINES ADMINISTER GOOD MEDICINE
Gary Hall wrote on December 24, 2004
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City and State: TYLER TX
Unit: W-3-1 1ST MAR. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: The Marines Administer Good Medicine
In December, 1947 I was standing at attention as best I could in a newly formed recruit platoon at MCRD San Diego. The Drill Instructor was SSgt Douglas D. Gardner, fully caporizoned with 2 hash marks and the recognition and awards associated with combat in the South Pacific. The several history books I have since read all tell me "he entered into captivity" on Wake Island on 23 December, 1941 and spent the next 44 months as a POW of the Japanese. SSgt Gardner had in abundance what I later learned to be called "command lpresence". In any circumstance, social, civil or brutal, you appreciated being on his side. I didn't have much going for me and worse, didn't even realize my several limitations. Sgt Gardner said "Hall, you are uneducated, undisciplined and unmotivated and we have a place for guys like you". This for me was my first dose of Marine Corps medicine and in time I came to understand, appreciate and recommend it. For the next 5 years my place was to pick up trash and march with an M-1 rifle, the best medicine anyone ever took. Tlhe Marine Corps demands that all Marines learn to fire a rifle. At that time it was the US Rifle cal. 30 M-1. In boot camp I sincerely wanted to qualify as an Expert Rifleman but the best I could come up with was Marksman, that is barely qualified. Once a year we all had to requalify with our rifles, "snapping in" for 8 hours each day for 2 weeks. This was all prior to being allowed to fire a single round on the range. The second year I managed to make Sharpshooter, still being unable to qualify as Expert. During the summer of 1950, my 3rd year in the Corps it came to once again requalify. After completing the 2 weeks of snapping in we went back to the range to fire for record. As we started off with slow fire prone position on the 500 yard line Gunny (Tech Sgt) Roy Kastner was running the range and watching the butts with his binoculars. Gunny Kastner was cut out of the same good cloth as was SSgt Gardner, that is he also had all the attributes expected of the best of the Marines. I remember he also the grandest handlebar mustache possible, about 8 inches wide. Gunny joined the Marines about 1938 and served in the South Pacific.
After finishing on the 500 and 300 yard lines and preparing to fire the last rounds of rapid fire prone I had been mentally keeping score and I knew that if I got 'em all in the black I had become an Expert Rifleman, which was an automnatic $5 a month raise in pay. After the final firing I felt pretty good as the targets were lowered in the butts for marking. When the targets were raised for scoring, I had indeed put them all in the black. Gunny Kastner, standing alongside me said "Nice shooting Hall". I have never forgotten the "attaboy", the only one I received in 5 years in the Marines. Thanks Gunny, the Marines are not known for effusive outpourings. Another dollop of the good medicine.
Just a few days later we were on our way to Korea, where I was given the good job as ammo carrier in W-3-1, 1st Mar. Div. The 1st Marines were commanded by Chesty Puller, the 5th Marines by Raymond Murray and Col. Homer Litzenberger had the 7th Marines.
LTGEN Raymond Murray passed away on Veterans Day, 11 November, of this year 2004. In his obituary it was said he wanted to be a teacher, having graduated from Texas A and M with a degree in English. He was one of the very best. I was privileged to be among those in the Hagaru perimeter during the 1st week of Dec., 1950 when Col. Murray led his 5th Marines into our lines, marching in step, in formation, in 40 below zero weather, in the middle of the night.
After Korea, I went to the 6th Marines of the 2nd Marine Division and finished out my time. In the 6th Marines there was a Navy Full LT Chaplain, whose name I regret to say has become lost. I remember this good officer because at every service he concluded with prophetic, memorable quote from the work of Alexis de Tocqueville in the 1830's: "America is great because America is good and should America ever cease to be good America will cease to be great". I am aware that many scholars have denied he wrote this. I have read several of the editions, versions and translations of the original French "Democracy in America" and that conclusion is to be found in the original unabridged edition of the Author.
Epilog.
Sometime in 1958 while attending the University of Texas I began experiencing troubling headaches while studying. I had an eye examination and learned I had astigmatism and other eye weaknesses. When I put on my first pair of glasses at age 27 I was astounded. I then understood why I could not hit a baseball and why I had such trouble in target shooting. I had been swinging the bat and pointing a rifle where the ball and target was not. So the intensive training on the rifle ranges, the snapping in and zeroing of the weapon resulted in compensating for unknown and unrecognized eye defects, just as discipline corrects and compensates for other human traits and failings. An integral part of discipline in any circumstance is to always look around and be aware of what's going on in your area. In simplest and crudest terms, never leave your rear end sticking out.
It is my belief that the good medicine of the Marine Corps has derived from the origins of our Country in 1620 by the declarations written in the Mayflower Compact by those 40 odd Pilgrim Fathers, before they stepped off the boat, wherein they declared America would be founded as a Christian Nation.
The Marine Corps medicine consists of wisdom, discipline and intense training. I recommend it.
I am thankful for my Marine Corps experiences. It was time well spent.
Gary Hall 633178
23 December, 2004
In remembrance of the Wake Island Marines,
December, 1941
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Entry: 47269
Subject: MARINES FROM PUEBLO,COLORADO
Dianna Zaiger wrote on December 3, 2004
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any one who served with my father Melvin Postlewait during the Korean war in 1951-1953 to tell me stories and memories of him. He is still alive and I am trying to find out about him, I am doing a memoral wall in his house.
Keywords: Melvin Postlewait and those that served from Pueblo Colorado with him
Entry: 44881
Subject: REMEMBERING CHESTY PULLER
Gary Hall wrote on July 29, 2004
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City and State: TYLER TX
Unit: W-3-1 !ST MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: After having lived long enough to wake up, I'm thankful I knew you, Col (Gen) Puller. Of the many honors and benefits of having served in the Marine Corps was, as I prefer to phrase it "having worked for" then Col. Chesty Puller in W-3-1 from August, 1950 to Sept., 1951, in Korea. Regretfully only years later did I begin to fully realize what a great leader of men he was. He was not one of the "perfumed princes" operating remotely from the rear as described by David Hackworth in his books. However I have evidence here to tell you he must have been one of those leaders Col. T. R. Fehrenback describes in his book "This Kind of War", one who "had the courage to make the hard decisions to make the troops always do the difficult yet correct thing". The long list of 5 Navy Crosses awarded Col. Puller should have been at least6 awards from considering the following example I witnessed during Sept., 1950. The time frame was during the 1st Marine Regiment advance from Inchon and prior to taking Seoul (1st time), in 1950. When I say I worked for Col. Puller, I was an ammunition carrier in W-3-1 (a pack mule actually), and now a days am thankful for the experience. Any way we moved out early one Sept. morning advancing toward Seoul and began to take some small arms fire. Instantly the whole front line took cover, we were in a potato field at the time and a road was about 10 yards to my left, with a line of vehicles and a tank at the front of the column. Everything stopped, including the tank, engines idling. I was safely prone behind some cover in the potato field, feeling secure as I watched the rounds spatter off the road and sides of the tank when I noticed an individual walking forward at a brisk 120, wondering who the poor soul was, a new replacement, some 2nd Lt, or who, steadily coming forward from about 500 yards to the rear. As he got closer I suddenly noted sunlight reflecting off his insignia. As he kept coming forward, rounds were spattering off the road and vehicles and he appeared not to notice, looking grimly straight ahead. As he passed directly by me about 10 yards away, I saw he was a full Colonel, Col. L. B. Puller, his self. He stopped at the rear of the tank, which had a telephone mounted above the right track, and jerked up the phone. I couldn't hear what he said but I remember instantly the tank belched out black exhaust smoke and dug out forward. And likewise, we all, (the 1st Mar Reg't) were moving forward. Yes, I'm indeed thankful I knew you, Col. Puller.
Gary Hall
July 2004
Keywords: Chesty Puller, move out.
Entry: 44814
Subject: REPLY TO MESSAGE #2518 (BARNES)
Gary Hall wrote on July 26, 2004
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City and State: TYLER TX
Unit: G-3-1(OR W-3-1)
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Ladies and Gentlemen: I still have vivid recollections of Cpl (I believe) Barnes, whom I saw killed on the beach the day of the landing. I should say up front my memory of him was that he displayed the highest qualities of discipline,dedication and devotion, and yet I was in his presence only about a total of 5 minutes of our lives. I recall it this way: We (G-3-1 and W-3-1) rode over from Kobe, Japan to the beaches at Inchon, on an LST given to the Japanese, (it was sailed by a Japanese crew); the Japanese in turn loaned it back to us for the landing. As we entered the landing area the Corsairs and Naval Gunfire were doing their good work, this about 1500 hours, 9-15-50. We were finishing loading up in the LVT's in the tank deck of the LST, and the diesel smoke was something else. Just before I climbed into the LVT I made a last stop in the head. Inside, working by himself was Cpl Barnes, ensuring the facility was left in good order, and as we made brief eye contact I thought "Barnes, I should be doing this for you.", I consider this to be one of the more responsible acts of my unworthy lifetime. Just a very short time later, as we climbed out of the tractors, I saw Barnes, about 50 yards ahead of us on the beach, standing up fully exposed, cutting the barbed wire, for the rest of us. At that instant, he was shot and killed, 50 yards onto the beach, in the first hour of the first day of the invasion. I am thankful I briefly knew him and hope somehow he has passed along to posterity some of his good genes. Kindest regards, Gary Hall PFC 633178
Keywords: Cpl Barnes; Inchon Landing, 9-15-50, about 1700 hrs, on the beach(I forget which one, by the old junky buildings).
Entry: 44809
Subject: WEBSTER-NASH MATTER, KOREA, 1950
Gary Hall wrote on July 26, 2004
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City and State: TYLER TX
Unit: G-3-1
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Ladies and Gentlemen: Am requesting any information, input, about the following event: During Dec 1950 I was attached to G-3-1 in Korea. G-3-1 had a sector of the perimeter on the north side of Hagaru, just south of the Chosin Res. After the 5th and 7th Marines had advanced into our lines, we advanced 9 miles down the hill and shortly thereafter G-3-1 was given the assignment to take some high ground just south leaving Koto-ri. We moved out and took the hill and as we were preparing to get set up for the night in subzero weather and 2-3 feet of snow on frozen ground, we noted some abandoned positions and moved in. I was in a hole about 30 yards from Given Webster's and Marine Nash's light 30. Web was the gunner and Nash was his assistant. I went up the hill with them and was never more than 30 yards away from them, at all times. During the night it was snowing, about midnight Web began firing and continued off and on most of the night. In my sector, I never saw anything and never fired a shot. John Collier had his 60 mortars set up behind and between Web and myself. At daybreak the firing had stopped and I went over to Web's position and I was much surprised at noting 30-50 enemy dead right in front of Web's gun. We talked a minute, Nash had been killed, the only casualty. Sometime that afternoon, we saddled up and moved out, advancing to the sea. Would appreciate any first hand comments about any of this. (Webster has never been given any recognition for this most memorable event, and I didn't know this for over 50 years, then quite accidentally). Would much appreciate any help in straightening this out. Kindest regards, Gary Hall PFC W-3-1 (1st Mar Div) North Korea, 1950-1951.
Keywords: Given Webster, W. E. Nash, hill near Koto-ri, Dec., 1950, North Korea
Entry: 44090
Subject: LOOKING FOR RICHARD 'DICK' METHENY
Gerald F. Monahan wrote on June 27, 2004
City and State: BERLIN MD
Unit: 2ND BN 11TH MARINE REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Forward Artillery observers
Keywords: Heart Break Ridge- Bloody ridge
Hill #802 and #749
Sept 1951
Entry: 44053
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOME FRIENDS OF MY DAD,(DON WIMS)52-55
Jennifer Dumas wrote on June 25, 2004
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would like to find someone who served with my Dad in the Korean War during 1952-1955, he was at Camp Pendelton and in San Diego, then Korea.
1st Marines, 3rd Battalion,H-Co. If you knew him, I'm sure wouldn't have forgotten him. Alot of trouble in one little package, and he still hasn't changed.
Would possibly like to have a reunion.
please "e" me
Jennifer
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Entry: 43771
Subject: ACQUIRING ITEM CO. ROSTER
Rita Butt wrote on June 13, 2004
City and State: ROCKLEDGE FL
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Can you tell me how to go about obtaining a Company Roster for Item Co 3rdBat 1stMar Reg
1st Marine Div if it is even possible? Thanks.
Keywords: Item Company roster,
Entry: 43419
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Lorraine Cucinella wrote on May 31, 2004
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City and State:
Unit: CO. H, 3RD BATTALION,7TH MARINES,1ST MARINE DIVISI
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I am looking for info on my Uncle anyone with info PLEASE send to me. Thank You for your help!
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Entry: 43417
Subject: DONALD JESSE YATES
Lorraine Cucinella wrote on May 31, 2004
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City and State:
Unit: CO. H, 3RD BATTALION,7TH MARINES,1ST MARINE DIVISI
Service or Relationship: Family Member
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Entry: 42240
Subject: ITEM 3/1 KOREA 1952
ROn ROss wrote on April 10, 2004
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City and State: PENSACOLA FL
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with Item 3rbn 1st Marines during early to mid 1952. My father, then CPL Bonnie E. Ross served as a .30 machinegunner. He was WIA on July 31, 1952 and sent stateside. He is still alive and well. Drop me a line if you have any phots or information. Thanks Ron Ross, USMC90-96
Keywords: Platoon 135 Parris Island 1950, Item company 3rd Bn 1st Marines Korea 1952 WIA july 31, 1952 machineguns
Entry: 42142
Subject: ANYONE KNOW OF ROBERT E. EGGERS?
Theresa Fitzgerald wrote on April 6, 2004
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City and State: CARMICHAEL CA
Unit: 1ST MARINES...THE REST UNKNOWN
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: He says he was in the 1st marines, and he was a radio man, WIA.
This is my Father, I am Just trying to help him connect to his old friends. He was originally from Denison IA
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Entry: 42103
Subject: HILL 902
Mitchel Parker wrote on April 3, 2004
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City and State: O'FALLON IL
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Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers my Uncle PFC Arthur Lee Danzer, KIA 24 April 1951 on Hill 902.
Keywords: G CO, 3 BN, 1 MAR, Hill 902
Entry: 42091
Subject: G CO 3 BN 1 MAR VETERANS
Mitchel Parker wrote on April 3, 2004
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City and State: O'FALLON IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for someone who knew my uncle, PFC Arthur Lee Danzer, who was KIA on 24 April 1951.
Want to know circumstances of his death and the location.
I am a Vetnam Vet and Contractor working in Korea.
Any info will be appreaciated.
Mitch
Keywords: G CO 3 BN 1 MAR, April 24 1951
Entry: 42090
Subject: G CO 3 BN 1 MAR VETERANS
Mitchel Parker wrote on April 3, 2004
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City and State: O'FALLON IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for someone who knew my uncle, PFC Arthur Lee Danzer, who was KIA on 24 April 1951.
Want to know circumstances of his death and the location.
I am a Vetnam Vet and Contractor working in Korea.
Any info will be appreaciated.
Mitch
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Entry: 42022
Subject: ROBERT GOBELI
Phil Tesinsky wrote on March 31, 2004
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City and State: CHICAGO IL
Unit: IRST MARINES, 3RD BATTALION, 5TH REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Does anyone remember my dad? Robert Gobeli? Special Weapons company, 1rst Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th regiment? He fought at Pusan, landed at Inchon and survived Chosin. I'd love to hear from any veterans who remember him. He probably talked about football a lot. He still does.
Keywords: Does anyone remember my dad? Robert Gobeli? Special Weapons company, 1rst Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th regiment? He fought at Pusan, landed at Inchon and survived Chosin. I'd love to hear from any veterans who remember him. He probably talked about football a lot. He still does.
Entry: 41581
Subject: BOOT CAMP
Glenn McQueen wrote on March 8, 2004
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Entry: 41579
Subject: LOOKING FOR A MARINE FROM BOOT CAMP
Glenn McQueen wrote on March 8, 2004
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Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I'm looking for any marines that were in Platoon 204 in Jan.2,1969 at Paris Island,S.C. I think their was one from Pa. named Dennis Rex.
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