Entry: 79928
Subject: KIA PUSAN8-8-1950 SGTG.LOGANCHAPMAN
Yvonne Giordano wrote on August 9, 2011
City and State: PLEASANTON CA
Unit: COMPANY D,2ND BATTALIAN,5TH MARINES,1STPROVISIONAL
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Uncle Sgt. George Logan Chapman was KIA 8/8/50(age 22)at Pusan Perimeter Southwest, Chindong-Ni. I never knew him. My mother is a USMC Veteran as well and still living at 93.She remembers many stories. Nimitz came to his funeral service in California. I believe I will see this Marine in Heaven and many more!Thank you precious souls for your service. My son is also a USMC Corporal, working toward Sgt. Uncle Logan died either shooting out 2 machine gun nests and the 3rd one got him or having a machine gun dual with enemy planes. He stayed on his gun while others dove for cover and saved lives. Wrote home,"This is the life I've chosen, this is the life I love, the US Marine Corps."
SEMPER FIDELIS
Yvonne Giordano
Keywords: Sgt. George Logan Chapman KIA 8/8/50(age 22)
Pusan Perimeter Southwest, Chindong-Ni.My mother is a USMC Veteran still living at 93.She remembers many stories. Nimitz attended his funeral service in California."This is the life I've chosen, this is the life I love, the US Marine Corps."
Entry: 79847
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON FRANCIS R. DEER
Francis Deer SR. wrote on August 2, 2011
City and State: SHAWNEE OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: thank all of you great warriors for serving this great country! I am the
Grandson of Francis R. Deer. He fought and was awarded the Purple Heart
in Korea. If there is anyone out there with any knowledge or information
on my Grandfather, Francis R. Deer or the brave men he fought with,
please contact me! Many Blessings up all who read this. Thank you!
Keywords: 5th Marines, Korea
Entry: 79782
Subject: THE NEW BREED
Ron Tully wrote on July 28, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Andrew Geer's book, The New Breed, covers most of the USMC history in Korea. More than few names are mentioned beginning with the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade (Reinf).
Keywords:
Entry: 79170
Subject: DENNIS JOSEPH BERRY
Janet Latham wrote on June 2, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOPKINSVILLE KY
Unit: 5TH MARINE REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my Uncle Dennis. Any information will be appreciated.
Keywords: BATTLE ZONE NAKTONG BULGE
AREA: obong-ni ridge
Later known as the Battle of No Name Hill
Entry: 78104
Subject: SSGT JAMES CARROLL DAVIS
Stephen Smith wrote on March 7, 2011
City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: James Carroll Davis was my great uncle. My Dad and I
would love to know more about him and the men he served
with. Thanks.
Keywords: Company H, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Provisional
Marine Brigade
Entry: 75613
Subject: PVT WILLIAM ROBERT BUCEY MIA
Peggy Young wrote on July 27, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: HESPERIA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: This was my uncle, my grandmother was his mother. I have the same picture from my grandmother that is posted on this website. His life ended on the date of my first birthday. I was only a toddler when he died, but I feel as though I knew him through the stories my grandmother told me. I miss him.
Keywords:
Entry: 75592
Subject: HQ 5TH MARINE REGT KOREA
J. R. (Willie) Willcut JR. wrote on July 26, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: WICHITA KS
Unit: HQ 5TH MARINE REGT
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR LT ENGLES HQ 5TH MARINE REGT APRIL 1953 ALSO MGR MC PARTLIN OR LEO J LAFRANCE, I AM SHORT , AND WAS FROM KANSAS
Keywords: WILLIE WILLCUT
Entry: 75591
Subject: HQ 5TH MARINE REGT KOREA
J. R. (Willie) Willcut JR. wrote on July 26, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: WICHITA KS
Unit: HQ 5TH MARINE REGT
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR LT ENGLES HQ 5TH MARINE REGT APRIL 1953 ALSO MGR MC PARTLIN OR LEO J LAFRANCE, I AM SHORT , AND WAS FROM KANSAS
Keywords: WILLIE WILLCUT
Entry: 73984
Subject: DAVID M. JOHNS
Karen Cullifer wrote on March 20, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: BLACK CREEK GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Any one with info are knew my uncle. plaese contact me
Keywords: David John, MIA 12-07-1950, Korea
Entry: 73550
Subject: USMC
Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on February 14, 2010
City and State: ESTERO FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
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 MARINES 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 MARINE 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
Keywords:
Entry: 69994
Subject: LOOKING FOR UNIFORM INFORMATION
Kenneth Brqaginton SR. wrote on April 27, 2009
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: hi
first let me thankyou for your service to our country.
I am helping a korean war vet with a question he has about the shoes he was issued.any help like whom we could E-mail or wed sites would be greatly appreciated.
thank a lot
Entry: 68836
Subject: SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER
Katy Knox wrote on January 25, 2009
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone that knew my Father, Vincent C. Knox known as
Chuck. He was in Parris Island for training in March of 1952 and then
sent to active duty that Summer.
Keywords: Korean War 5th Marines, 1st Battalion, Company C.
Entry: 67888
Subject: CPL CHARLES JAMES HAMLIN
Julie Hamlin wrote on November 15, 2008
City and State: LOUISVILLE TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Uncle CPL Charles James Hamlin from Maumee, Ohio was KIA on November 28,1950 in Chosin Reservoir Yudam-NI. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that may have known him?
Keywords: 5th Marine Regiment FCO2BN Chosin Reservoir Yudam-NI
Entry: 67689
Subject: OPERATION RENO
John Lea III wrote on October 31, 2008
City and State: FPO AP
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, John H. Lea, Jr. was WIA on 23 March 1953 at either Outpost Reno, Carson, or Irene. He is deceased having died on 10 November 1988 of a heart attack. I am looking for anyone who can provide me with information about his service. I am a Navy chaplain serving in Japan and just visited the DMZ and Pam mun jom.
Keywords: Outposts Reno, Carson and Irene. 1/5 USMC, Weapons Co. PFC John H. Lea, Jr. Ser # 1170316
Entry: 66832
Subject: CORPORAL HOWARD ALVIN MCDONOUGH
Eileen McComb wrote on August 10, 2008
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am trying to learn more about my uncle Howard McDonough. He was KIA on August 18, 1950. Any information on Howard would be greatly appreciated. Mail can be sent to:
Eileen McComb
120 Bell Street #103
Seattle, WA 98121
Thank you.
Keywords: 5th Marine Regiment, B CO 1 BN, 1st Marine Division
Entry: 66254
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER JOHN PAUL SEBRING
Lisa Sebring-Simms wrote on June 28, 2008
City and State:
Unit: 5TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Anyone remember John Paul Sebring from Indiana, served in Korea 1951-1953 with the 5th marines,was a wireman-sargent.
He has a terminal illness and just wodering if anyone out there remembers him or would like to contact him,his time is short,a few months.
I know he would like to hear from some of his old buddies.
He recieved three purple hearts and I am a proud daughter of a US Soldier.
Thank You
Lisa Sebring-Simms
Keywords:
Entry: 65812
Subject: WILLIAM MANUELLO OUTPOST RENO
Bill Manuello wrote on May 28, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: STERLING CO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: looking for anyone who may have known my uncle Billy
I was born in 62 and never got too meet him.would like to know more about him.mia kia march 26 1953 nevada cities outpost reno 5th marine reg c co 1bn
Keywords: outpost reno
Entry: 65811
Subject: WILLIAM MANUELLO OUTPOST RENO
Bill Manuello wrote on May 28, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: STERLING CO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: looking for anyone who may have known my uncle Billy
I was born in 62 and never got too meet him.would like to know more about him.mia kia march 26 1953 nevada cities outpost reno 5th marine reg c co 1bn
Keywords: outpost reno
Entry: 65488
Subject: PFC SANTIAGO AGUIRRE
Maria Gu wrote on May 3, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: To whom it may concern,
I have personal belonging and further infomation of PFC Santiago Aguirre who was missing during the Korean War. I really like to find and contact his family. However, it is not very easy. If anyone know anything about his family or close friend, any help will be awesome.
Thanks a lot. Hope can some good news soon. I will check my email every day.
Maria
Keywords: Santiago Aguirre
body
family
Entry: 65486
Subject: KIA VETERANS
Maria Gu wrote on May 2, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: To whom it may concern,
I have personal belonging and further infomation of PFC Santiago Aguirre who was missing during the Korean War. I really like to find and contact his family. However, it is not very easy. If anyone know anything about his family or close friend, any help will be awesome.
Thanks a lot. Hope can some good news soon. I will check my email every day.
Maria
Keywords:
Entry: 65312
Subject: TO JOHNNY CONSIDINE OF REGO PARK,NY
Judith Volborth wrote on April 19, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: SANTA MONICA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Dear Johnny, this is your childhood friend from Rego Park, NY. about 1957. We were buddies and paled around with each other all the time. I lived across the street with my family. We had a babysitter named "Ruthie Schwartz" who had C.P. We used to go play where Lefrek City was being built. Once you lost your shoes in a swampy area there. You used to wear your father's jeep cap all the time. I remember that you had alot of sisters. I have been thinking about you and your family all of these years and trying to get in contact with you. I am profoundly affected by the loss of your father in Korea and want you all to know that he is not forgotten. Please contact me. Do you happen to know what happened to Ruthie? Sincerely, Judith Volborth
Keywords:
Entry: 64351
Subject: SGT. DOMINIC RADOCCIA
Peter Szalay wrote on February 17, 2008
City and State: NORTH TONAWANDA NY
Unit: INDIA 3/4 - HOTEL 2/8
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Dom was my father in law and a fellow Marine and was with the 5th Marines in Korea. He passed away yesterday 2/16/08. He will be very missed.
Does anyone remember Sgt. Radoccia.
Keywords: 5th Marines, Korea, Sgt. Radoccia.
Entry: 63974
Subject: ANYONE WHO KNEW DAVID SCOTT TAYLOR
Tasha Taylor wrote on January 22, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Does anyone know or remember my Grandfather Lt. David Scott Taylor. I would love to know more about him.
Keywords:
Entry: 63705
Subject: TRYING TO FIND FAMILY INFORMATION
Ashley Shipley wrote on January 6, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: MOLINE IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My name is Ashley shipley I'm a relative of Allen Dean Shipley any information please contact me. I need to know who he is and all I know is that he is my greatuncle.
Keywords:
Entry: 62204
Subject: THOSE WHO WERE THERE
Josh Montandon wrote on September 7, 2007
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
Entry: 59725
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: 55469
Subject: CONTACT ME
Leon Gould wrote on January 29, 2006
Deceased
City and State: AURORA IL
Unit: 1ST. 5TH, 7TH
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Choisan Reservoir: June 25, 2010: Christine Straugh reports that Leon passed on April 9th. A Marine Honor Guard attended.
Entry: 53735
Subject: JAMES ROBERT BAKER
Clarence L. (Nellie) Nelson JR. wrote on October 24, 2005
City and State: VENICE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I am looking for James Robert Baker who served with me on the MPR north of Seoul from April 1952 until I left the unit in October 1952. Baker was from Idaho or Nevada, I can't remember which. We went on all-night patrols in front of the lines and shared a hole in the ground for several months. We were also together at Camp DelMar, CA after we were rotated back to the states. He was famous for his renditions of Al Jolson songs.
Entry: 53265
Subject: ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
Anthony Storch wrote on September 21, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: JACKSONVILLE FL
Unit: 1ST MARDIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Gentlemen,
My name is Anthony Storch. I am currently in post-baccalaureate study at the University of North Florida prior to entering the Masters in History degree program. I intend to concentrate in US Military History and the Veterans’ Memorial Oral History Project is an integral part of my academic program.
I am looking for ANY vets frm the Korean War who live in Florida or S. Georgia who would be interested in telling their stories.
I can send/fax/e-mail an Overview, Script, and Release. AS time passes, veterans depart. I want their stories to be recorded so future generations can learn of their sacrifices. Any assistance you can render will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
Keywords: Oral History Project
Entry: 51089
Subject: TRYING TO FIND FAMILY INFORMATION
Kristen Picotte wrote on May 25, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm trying to find any information about my great uncle, Capt. Vincent J. Marzello. I recently found information on a website from the US Naval Aviation showing that my uncle's plane was shot down on March 5, 1952. I guess I was just interested to see if anyone "out there" knew him. Thank you for any information you might have. Also, thank you all for everything that you have done and given for our country!
Keywords: Squadron: 5th A.F.
Aircraft F-86
Capt. Vincent J. Marzello
Entry: 48378
Subject: F/2/5 ROBERT BLAIR ADKINS
Jana Adkins wrote on January 24, 2005
City and State:
Unit: FOX CO, 2ND BAT, 5TH MA
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any survivors of Fox Co., 2nd Bat., 5th Marine Reg., 1st Marine Div., Chosin Res. Nov. and Dec. 1950, "decoy" platoon, serving with my father Robert Blair Adkins, Sgt. of Tacoma, Washington. He mentions admiring a Capt. Redmon, having a friend nicknamed Anglo, and a spook named Bluebird. 60 some men serving as decoys so the Chinese army would believe the Marines were still engaging them; returned with only some 15 men two days later. Daughter Jana Adkins: janaadkins@earthlink.net
Keywords: Chosein Resevoir Nov-Dec. '50; Fox Co., 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Adkins, Robert Blair. Cpt. Redmon, Anglo and spook Bluebird
Entry: 47616
Subject: STAFF SERGEANT HARRY WEINBERG
Linda Weinberger wrote on December 20, 2004
City and State: DANIA BEACH FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: If anyone has heard of Staff Sergeant Harry Weinberg from New Jersey, please email me.
Semper Fi
Linda
Dovetaildi@aol.com
Keywords: 17th sept 1950-7th oct 1950
chosin campaign Infantry Leader
29th oct. 1950-5th dec 1950
Staff Sergeant Harry Weinberg is my father. He was from New Jersey. He also was stationed on Parris Island. Before he pased, he was researching some old buddies. I was wondering if anyone knows of him?
Linda.... Semper Fi
Entry: 47595
Subject: STAFF SERGEANT HARRY WEINBERG
Linda Weinberger wrote on December 19, 2004
City and State: DANIA BEACH FL
Unit: 5TH BATT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Staff Sergeant Harry Weinberg is my Father.
He was a Marine's Marine. I was wondering if anyone knew him?
Linda Weinberger
Semper FI
Keywords: Staff Sergeant Harry Weinberg
Entry: 46868
Subject: LOOKING FOR 'G' CO. EXEC. OFFICER, L.C. SHEPHERD III
Arthur Motz wrote on November 14, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: BOISE ID
Unit: 'G' CO. 3RD BATT 5TH 1ST MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords: Head Corpsman, George Company,need "buddy letters" to receive my Purple Heart. Wife was having difficult childbirth and Chaplin Elliott and Red Cross kept my "out patient" spent Burp Gun Slug removal from personnel so a WIA would not be sent home making her delivery that much more difficult. Lt. Lemuel C. Shepherd III, was Company Exec. Captain Cook was CO.
Art Motz
Entry: 46128
Subject: FLAME DRAGONS OF THE KOREAN WAR
John J. (Jack) Carty wrote on October 2, 2004
City and State: HADDONFIELD NJ
Unit: FLAME PLATOON, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, FIRST TANK BA
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Flame Dragons of the Korean war is a new book detailing the history of the Flame Platoon, Headquarters Company, First Tank Battalion, First Marine Division. This 344-page, 6x9 hardbound account of a little-known Marine Corps unit details the Platoon's activities from the landing at Wolmi-do prior to the Inchon Invasion on 15 Sept 50 to the cease fire 27 July 53. Co-authored by Flame Tankers Jerry Ravino and Jack Carty, and produced by Turner Publishing Company, Flame Dragons is a first-hand account of how the nine specialized twin-barreled Sherman Tanks spread havoc with their flame guns, and launched devastating artillery with their 105mm howitzers. It is recalled, not only by members of the Flame Platoon, but tankers from other units within the First Tank Battalion and fellow Gyrenes from the Fifth Marines and Seventh Marines who bore witness to it in the trenches and outposts during the three years of the conflict in the Land of the Morning Calm. Combat, fear, death and bravery often were anything but calm among these Marines who shared their personal experiences in this historical revelation. More than 180 pictures, mostly originals from scrapbooks of tankers, supplement the oratory which is supported by declassified records and told within a general history of First Marine Division activity in the war. Flame Dragons of the Korean War retails for $27.95, plus $3.05 shipping. It is available by sending a check or money order to Flames Dragons, P.O. Box 102, Barrington NJ 08007. Excerpts may be reviewed at www.flamedragons.com where Jerry Ravino or Jack Carty also may be contacted.
Keywords:
Entry: 44408
Subject: WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNEW MY FATHER
Robert Baca wrote on July 12, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: CO.190TH, 5TH REPL. BN.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My name is Robert Baca and my fathers name was Joe Baca. He would tell me a little about the corp but i lost him back in 95 and all i have now is what i remember and all his paperwork from his time in the marines.
thanks
Keywords:
Entry: 43656
Subject: EDWARD 'BUD' LOCK
Kathryn Burton wrote on June 8, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: My uncle joined the marines at age 17 and was sent to Korea and was in the march to Chosin Resevoir. He was awarded the purple heart. Does anyone remember him?
Keywords: Edward "Bud" Lock
Entry: 43090
Subject: 'MEN OF CHOSIN' 18TH ANNUAL REUNION
Bob Holtzer wrote on May 16, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: "MEN 0f CHOSIN" 18th annual reunion
6-27-04 to 6-30-04 at the Sands Regency Hotel, Reno, NV .( 1-800-648-3553 )
Side trips to to Tahoe and Virgina City possible. Contact: Bob Holtzer 775-673-3590 or
Bill
Schulte 636-272-2068
Keywords:
Entry: 41440
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
John Kracht wrote on March 2, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 40982
Subject: H-E-L-P
Joe (Red) Mulkern wrote on February 17, 2004
City and State: GLEN NH
Unit: A/1/5 - 1ST PROV DMZ POLICE CO. 1ST MAR DIV KOREA
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for the grid co-ordinates of 1/5 1st Mar Div for the months of July, August, Sept 1953 Korea. It was just north of the Imjin-Gang River between Liberty and Freedom Bridges. It was across the road from B/1/5 and the 1st Provisional DMZ Police Company. Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Sgt Joe "Red" Mulkern USMC 1950-1956
Keywords:
Entry: 38896
Subject: LOOKING FOR DALLAS FOLSOM
Jeremy Kirk wrote on December 2, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: My name is Jeremy Kirk and I am a reporter for Pacific Stars and Stripes in Seoul, South Korea. I wrote a story yesterday about a civic group that dropped off an envelope with alleged human remains and a photograph of a dog tag of Dallas Folsom, a Marine with the 5th Regiment, at Yongsan Garrison, the main U.S. Army base in Seoul.
We found out through the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office in Washington, D.C. that Dallas Folsom left North Korea on Dec. 12, 1950, on the USS GM Randall. He stayed in the Marines until the mid-1960s, getting out as a staff sergeant.
The group will only say they obtained the remains in China, and the dog tag is still there. They won't tell us how they came in possesion of the bone fragments or photo of the dog tag.
I'd like to find out if anyone knows Dallas Folsom and if he is still living. Please write me back. Thanks! My story should be on the Stars and Stripes web site within a day or so. If you can find it, type in "Dallas Folsom" in the search window and the story should come up. The address is www.stripes.com.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Kirk
Seoul correspondent
Pacific Stars and Stripes
www.stripes.com
Keywords: Dallas Folsom, 5th Marine Regiment
Entry: 38461
Subject: DUNCAN'S 'THIS IS WAR' COVER
Margaret Wells Deggans wrote on November 17, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: CONROE TX
Unit: 1DIV,3RD BTN,5TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Can someone out there tell me who is on the cover of David Douglas Duncan's Book "This is War". I think (99.9%) that the lead Marine is my Dad. The problem is that my Dad didn't come to Korea until Feb/52 and yes I have been in contact with the Duncan Archives and am yet confused. I took this piture to my cousin who as a little 10 year boy worshipped my Father. After WWII my Dad lived with his Sister and her son who today pointed his finger and said with no doubt in his voice "THAT's HIM!!" That sealed it for me. He cried and so did I. Can some one out there please ask around and see if anyone remembers who that is on the cover of the book of Duncan's that was released in 1951. I can be wrong and would be glad for any resolution .
Keywords: T/Sgt Elgie Wells 1/3/5 Wpns Co. feb 52-Oct 52
Clarence,Bruce,Allen (VEGAS
Entry: 35025
Subject: SEARCHING FOR WILLIAM JAMES ALOYSIUS MCDOWELL
William Allen wrote on June 22, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am trying to locate William James Aloysius McDowell on behalf of his brother, John. He apparently served in Korea at Chosin.
Keywords: William James Aloysius McDowell, 113003 BCO 1 Batt 5 Marines
Entry: 34455
Subject: W/5
Robert Edvik wrote on May 27, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: KEARNS UT
Unit: 1ST MARINE DIV. 5TH MARINES,WPNS CO.- SNOOPERS
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am Interested in finding any persons that was in the snooper platoon during this time frame please email me at redvik@attbi.com
Keywords: 1st marine div. 5th marines,wpns co.- snoopers from april 1951 to april 1952 - Robert V. Edvik
Entry: 32868
Subject: SGT. FOREST WILLIAMS
Janae Lovern wrote on March 18, 2003
City and State: WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am doing a research paper for school, and i was wondering if anyone knew my grandpa, he was a marine and before going to korea at graduation he was supposed to be the honorman of graduation but got sick and had to let someone else do it for him. Over in Korea he got two presidential awards he was never a POW but i was just curious to see if anyone remembers him.
Keywords: Part of the 5th regiment that was at the landing at Inchon, hauled amunition for artillary, and was on the front line.
Entry: 32540
Subject: BILL GILLEN, LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN HIS COMPANY - HILL 1081 - KOREA 1950-51 ABLE CO. CAPT BARROW
William F. Gillen wrote on March 6, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: KENNER LA
Unit: ABLE COMPANY 1ST MAR DIV 2ND BN
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THE COLD AND ALL THOSE KIDS WE LOST.
Keywords: BILL, 1HILL 1081 - CHOSIN REV. 1ST MARINE DIVISION 2ND BLT
Entry: 32013
Subject: 3RD PLT
Richard Ray Bunt wrote on February 14, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: BENTON AR
Unit: 5TH MARINES-3RD PATT.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Is there anyone out there that was here the same time that i was? If so,then please get in contact with me. I want to find the guys that was there when i was there so we can get together and have an reunion.
Keywords: I was in korea in 1951. I was 3rd patt. 5th marines?
Entry: 31857
Subject: REMEMBER THE CHOSIN FEW
Warren (Bill) Hudson wrote on February 9, 2003
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City and State: GARDNERVILLE NV
Unit: 5TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served in these areas, during the time indicated.
Keywords: Inchon, Yalau River, Chosin Res. Nov. 1950 to June 11, 1951
Entry: 31451
Subject: LAWRENCE J. CROSSEN
Chris Zerega wrote on January 21, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Lawrence J. Crossen Was my great uncle, and I was very close to him. He passed away on January 16, 2003, and I am trying o find any one who has pictures of him from the war. I found one of the letters he wrote hoe in '51. It reads- Cpl. L.Crossen, 1048429, G.Co,3rd Bn. 5th Marine Reg. 1st Marine Division F.M.F. , % F.P.O. If anyone reading this fought with him, knew him, or has pictures of him, he was very dear to me and I would like to know anything you know Thank You Chris Zerega
Keywords: Cpl. L.Crossen, 1048429, G.Co,3rd Bn. 5th Marine Reg. 1st Marine Division F.M.F.
Frozen Chosin
Chosin Few
Entry: 31362
Subject: 2ND PLATOON F-2-5
Alvin Martin wrote on January 18, 2003
City and State: CHATSWORTH GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with my father Berry Martin 2nd platoon, fox company
Keywords: carl lewis