5th Marine Regiment - 1st Battalion

Marine Corps BBS

Marine Corps Command Records

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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lisa wilks wrote on October 14, 2024

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City and State: NEWPORT OR

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Comments: Looking to find my grandpas buddies, and see there stories.

Keywords: baker bandit company 1st battalion 5th marines regiment

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David Perez wrote on June 26, 2024

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City and State: ALLEN PARK MI

Unit: !ST DIVISION

Service or Relationship: 5th Marines

Comments: JESSE SERNA KIA Korea 6/16/52, he served in Pacific during WW2 reenlisted for Korea. Born raised in Wichita Kansas area moved to Detroit MI before death. Looking for any info about his service, travel, death during WW2 or Korea

Keywords: Jesse Serna 5th marines 1st division

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Michael Daskalakis wrote on August 18, 2021

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City and State: BALTIMORE MD

Unit: BAKER CO 1ST BATALLION 5TH MARINES 1ST MARINE DIVI

Service or Relationship: USMCR

Comments: Need my medical record from the Tegue field hospital in Tegue South Korea to support my disability application with the Veterans Admn. Serial # 1060618.

Keywords: Tegue field hospital in South Korea.

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Bryce Gourley wrote on July 13, 2021

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City and State: EVERETT WA

Unit: A-1-5

Service or Relationship:

Comments: Looking for anyone that might have served with my grandfather in the 5th Marine regiment. Doing some research and would love to find some more information.

Keywords: A-1-5

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Edmond Kuenster wrote on March 11, 2021

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: WPNS CO., 1ST BN., 5TH MARINES

Service or Relationship: Marine Corps

Comments: I am trying to help my dad recall what happened during his active duty with the
1st Battalion 5th Marines while fighting in the Korean War. He has Alzheimer's
now and has recently started to really talk about his military service time. We
want to be able to document as much as possible, but his memory tends to bounce
around. We are hoping someone here served with him. He departed San Diego after
having his training at Camp Pendleton. He left San Diego port on Jan 27, 1951, on
the USS J.C. Breckinridge (AP-176). He arrived and disembarked Feb 16, 1951, at
Pohang Korea. I know his Primary duty was listed as Ammo Carrier 81mm, from the
time he arrived until he was hospitalized in September. He remembers nothing
about being in the hospital Sep 17-30,1951. However, when he was released they
changed his Primary duty to BasWpnsRepMan and then to Messman. He said he thinks
it was because he couldn't lift heavy equipment anymore. Nothing in his paperwork
talks about any injury or accident or what hospital, it only says "sk hosp" . He
does recall a mine going off in front of him and being blown off the trail and
down the mountain. Afterward, he said two men helped him back up the hill and
carried his piece of equipment, until 2 days later a corpsman could pull the
shrapnel out of him. He also talks of a bad battle that took place on his
birthday April 23, 1951, and lasted several days. He departed Korea on Feb 1,
1952, aboard the USS Marine Adder then transferred to the USNS Aiken Victory (T-
AR-188) in Kobe, Japan, and departed for San Diego, CA on Feb 4, 1952. He finally
arrived in San Diego, CA on Feb 20, 1952.

Keywords: sk hosp, Ammo Carrier 81mm, 1951, April 1951,

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Neil Montgomery wrote on June 15, 2020

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City and State: METAIRIE LA

Unit: C/1/5

Service or Relationship:

Comments: I am trying to find out what became of men who served with my dad, M.J. Montgomery, Jr. in Korea. C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, from 1953-1955. Looking for information on Roscoe Staggs, Richard "Dick" Nelson, and anyone else. Thank you.

Keywords: Charlie Company Montgomery Roscoe Staggs Dick Nelson

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Sean S. wrote on February 4, 2020

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City and State: DAYTON OH

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Comments: I have an item that I believe was captured by "C" Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. It has many names, initials, and nicknames carved into it along with C15 which in my search led me here. If you happen to have any stories/pictures/etc related to this company from approximately July 5th 1951 to an undetermined date in 1952 I would be very interested in hearing from you. I wish to preserve as much history with this item as i can for future generations.
Here are the names as best as I can transcribe:
Tholen, Ferry, ? E. Kahn, SKI, "BUCK", 'Keller', Peabody, Lett, Duncan, Helton, TiM or JiM, A. Holden, Al Springer, CRAIG or E FAIG?, D.R. Whitlock, Desimone, TEX, Krause, HRZ, Balley, J R Dunkin, Jones, Mose, Kelley, Steep or Steed, McLain, Shaklee, [Gunny] Polk, John Mann, Dan?, Ray Ibister, Lambert, Nelson, Brown, Reed, G N Farina?, and finally numbnut.
If anyone can help me fill in the blanks and confirm I have the right Company with muster rolls that would also be appreciated. I will reciprocate with what I learn in return.

Keywords: C company, "C" Company, Charlie, 5th Marines, 1st Division, C15, C-1-5,

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Debi Boehnlein wrote on May 27, 2019

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City and State: WESTLAKE OH

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Comments: My dad's best friend from long ago. Trying to locate him.

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Dan Michener wrote on March 22, 2019

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City and State: ST PAUL MN

Unit: GREAT UNCLE 1ST BATTALION, 5TH MARINES COMPANY B

Service or Relationship: N/A

Comments: I am researching my great uncle, John Macray Baker. He survived the USS Arizona attack and served in the Pacific. He left WWII with a Bronze Star and three purple hearts. When the Korean War broke out, he petitioned the government to be allowed into a combat unit. He was wounded at Heart Break Ridge.

From family lore and from newspaper articles I have, as a 1st LT. he led the, "First," helicopter attack in military history on 10/29/1951 near Wontong-Ni. Based on the records I found here, they departed the day before with a mission of rooting-out guerillas on the ridgeline. Based on articles and family, he led the attack, and shielded fellow marines when a grenade was thrown from a bunker. He received his fifth purple heart and silver star. In all the books and articles about the use of helicopters, there is no mention of this. This would be around the time of operation hoseburner 1 and 2--but I don't know much more about this.

I am hoping to connect with people who may have had family who were in 5th Battalion/First Marines, Company B around this time. The newspaper articles label this as the first use of helicopters in an attack/military style operation (beyond troop transports).

Keywords: Helicopters, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, company b, Wontong-Ni,

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Ray Walker wrote on December 21, 2018

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City and State: FRANKLIN TN

Unit: A/1/5

Service or Relationship: 1948-1952

Comments: anyone from A/1/5 Pusan, Inchon, Chosin 1950

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Wanda Johnson Johnson (Bryant) wrote on December 16, 2018

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City and State: RICHMOND IN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Korean War

Comments: My father was in 1st Marine Division, 5th Regiment, S.P. Battalion, C Company. He never really talked about the war. He died May 31, 2003. All I know is that his buddy stepped on a land mine and my dad got a piece of it and went to Japan for recovery, and then was back at it. The only other thing he told me was that his platoon was wiped out except him and another man and the other man was killed in a car crash after they returned to the States. He was a cook. My parents married in 1954, and from what my mom told me, he suffered from PTSD. I pulled a piece of shrapnel out of his back an inch and a half long in the 80's.

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Mark Slezak wrote on May 22, 2018

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City and State: CONCORD CA

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Comments: I would like to tell a story about the culmination of a search that I considered a long shot, but thanks to this website, it miraculously yielded an amazing outcome.

My Father was a Marine and he fought in Korea. He was in A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines from late 1951 to late 1952. He was wounded by mortar fire and received the Purple Heart. He was extremely proud of being in The Corps and I was equally proud of him.

When he passed away in August of 2013, I posted a letter on this site, hoping to find someone who knew him, or least remembered his name. Years went by and frankly I had given up hope. Then in February of this year I received an e-mail from William Bussey. He informed me that he served with my Dad from about October 1951, to June 1952, at which time Mr. Bussey rotated home.

What was truly amazing was that not only did Bill know my Father, but they were in the same squad, the same fire team, and they shared foxholes and bunkers. Bill considered my Dad a close friend, and of the men he served with, one of the two best. I was very proud to hear this and Bill further described my Dad as a good Marine, who was cool and collected under fire. and a great shot.

My Father had a handful of pictures from the war and all these years my family has had pictures of Bill. Bill and I have exchanged e-mails almost every day since his first reply. He has been very generous with his time, answering all my questions and telling me stories. My Father was very open about his experiences in the Marines, but it was a pleasure to hear Bill's perspective.

Just last week I fulfilled another dream. My girlfriend and I traveled to Arizona to meet Bill. We had lunch with him and spent almost three hours talking. Bill is a very congenial guy and I am now proud and honored to call him my friend too.. We have plans to visit again sometime soon. Thank you Bill and thank you to the folks at the Korean War Project who helped to make this mission of mine a dream come true..
Mark Slezak

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Michelle Rea wrote on April 23, 2018

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City and State: PENSACOLA FL

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Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known my dad. Corporal James F McElroy Jr. He served in Korea from January - October 1954.

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Margie Petrone wrote on November 20, 2017

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City and State: SCARBOROUGH ME

Unit: 5TH MARINE REGIMENT 1ST DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I am searching for any one that served with my uncle CHARLES PETRONE in the fifth division 1st regiment 1951- 1953. Chosen reservoir in North Korea.

Keywords: Chuck-(nick name). Lineman,tanks, high speed telegraph operator,

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Paul Castilla wrote on November 1, 2017

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City and State: SELMA TX

Unit: B-1-5

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for Information on my Uncle PFC Ernest Castilla Assigned to B-1-5 he was KIA late May 1951 as a rifleman in 2nd squad 2nd Platoon.

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Candace Foley wrote on April 20, 2017

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City and State: CAPE CORA.

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for information about my dad

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on February 7, 2017

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Comments: HM3 John L. Babbick Jr., 7988026, USN, of A Company, 1st. Battalion, 5th. Marines, on
17, Aug. 1950, near Taebong-ni, Korea, while saving many Marine lives, was killed by an
enemy sniper, who prayed on our Docs. Doc Babbick was posthumously awarded our
nation's 2nd. highest military award, The U.S. Army's Distinguished Service Cross Medal,
- DSC -, General Orders No. 86.

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on February 6, 2017

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Comments: Here are the names of Co. B, 1st. Battalion, 5th. Marines, Patrol #8, THE LOST PATROL,
who failed to return the last of Jan. 1951, while on a Guerrilla Hunt Patrol. The patrol was
ambushed and captured. In this atrocity, the prisoners of war were executed by the enemy.
These brave Marines were : f Sgt. Thomas Yesenko, 551510, South Fork, Pennsylvania ---
f Cpl. Douglas S. Finley Jr., 1072229, West Monroe, Louisiana --- f Cpl. Roy L. West, 659586, Dansville, Michigan --- f Cpl. Michael C. Grubisich, 1050895, Peoria, Illinois ---
f Pfc. Donald W. Donnell, 1137273, Oakland, California --- f Pfc. Lee E. Dutcher, 640572,
Hastings, Nebraska --- f Pfc. Alfred E. Lawrence Jr., 649202, Norfolk, Virginia ---- f
Pfc. Charles W. Melvold, 1102828, Henning, Minnesota --- f Pfc. George W. Rae, 1126128,
Roundup, Montana --- f Pfc. Paul E. Warren, 1103853, Oakland, California.
For more information on these men, you can go to their remembrances, on this website.
These Marines were never awarded The Prisoner of War Medal. ------ Let's make some
noise about it.

Keywords: KOREAN WAR ----Jan. 31, 1951 ---- B/1/5 --- USMC ---- ATROCITY ---- EXECUTED ----
P O W MEDAL ?

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Michael Becker wrote on January 9, 2017

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City and State: TULSA OK

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for friends of Charles B Johnson from Kansas, served in Korea with A Co 1/5 Marines from Dec 50 to Dec of 51.

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Chris Dodd wrote on August 19, 2016

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City and State: OK

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anybody who served with my grandfather John Henry Dodd. Thank you for your time.

Keywords: All I know is he was a POW and MIA. He didn't talk much about it.

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Roger Reisman wrote on July 29, 2016

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City and State: HILTON NY

Unit: 2ND MARINE DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone that served with my brother Cpl Harold L Reisman (Corky) 1951/1953

Keywords: He was a 0311 fought in both spring, summer, fall, and winter battles. Died in auto accident shortly after returning home.

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Bill Dove wrote on February 13, 2016

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City and State: RALEIGH NC

Unit: HQ CO 5TH REG

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: STILL LOOKING FOR YOU BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE....CPL DOVE

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Bill Dove wrote on February 13, 2016

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City and State: RALEIGH NO

Unit: HQ CO 5TH REG

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: STILL LOOKING FOR YOU BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE....CPL DOVE

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Carol Gonzalez wrote on January 25, 2016

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Entry#41643 - Revised email update requested

From: Cheryl Coday

5th Marine Regiment - 1st Bn - Backspace To Full List

Subject: H company, Raymond Stevens

Go to: 5th Marine Regiment - 1st Battalion

Comments:

my father raymond d. stevens fought in korea about sept_ dec. 1950. he was in company H. he was brave and fought a good fight. anyone out there that knows raymond let me know. my name is cheryl coday and my e.mail is rcoday@webtv.net
i am his daughter and am very proud of him.


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company H., pusan,inchon, wolmi do.

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Cindy Alexander wrote on November 20, 2015

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City and State: MI

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for anyone that served with my Dad, July-Aug 1950
1st Marine Division
5th Regiment
Signal Batalion
Angelco Company
Air and Naval Gunfire Liasion

He is living in Denver, Colorado
and I'm hoping he can connect with some
people that he served with in Korea.

God Bless You
And Thank You for Your Service!

Keywords: 1st Marine Division, 5th Regiment, Signal Batalion, Angelco Company, Air and Naval Gunfire Liasion

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John Carrafa JR wrote on October 13, 2015

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City and State: NEW YORK NY

Unit: BAKER 1/5

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: My dad served in Baker Company at Wonsan, Inchon, Seoul, and up at Chosin. If anyone gets this who knows anyone from that company, please contact me. I'd greatly appreciate it.

Keywords: Chosin, Inchon, Seoul, Wonsan, Chosen Few,

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Michael Noud wrote on September 21, 2015

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City and State:

Unit: A CO. 1ST B 5TH MARINES

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Just information about my uncle Bill and the men that he was serving with on the day he died. The unit was Alpha Company first battalion fifth Marines. Six casualties reported that day my uncle among them. Western outpost May 9, 1952. His name was Sergeant William Paul Noud, he was from Medford Oregon and join the Marine Corps when he was 17.

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Stanford N. Gerber wrote on August 31, 2015

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City and State: CHICAGO IL

Unit: B I 5 1952 KOREA BAR MAN

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone from this period of time in Korea to shoot the breeze

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Bill Dove wrote on February 28, 2015

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City and State: RALEIGH NC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: TRYING TO LOCATE HAL DENNIS MOORE FROM THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS WHO SERVED WITH ME IN KOREA IN 1951. HQ COMPANY 5TH MARINE REGIMENT

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Michael (Mike) Gold wrote on January 9, 2015

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City and State: MOUNTAIN VIEW CA

Unit: MARINE CORPS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Please update my contact information.

Old information - 901 Exmoor Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.
miketgold@msn.com

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Bill Dove wrote on September 19, 2014

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City and State: RALEIGH NC

Unit: HQ CO 5TH MARINE REG

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: TRYING TO LOCATE MY FRIEND OR ANY FAMILY MEMBER OF HAL DENNIS MOORE WHO SERVED WITH ME IN HQ COMPANY 5TH MARINE REGIMENT IN KOREA 1951. ANY HELP GREATLY APPRECIATED. CPL BILL DOVE KOREA 1951

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Frank English wrote on July 27, 2014

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Unit: 1MAR DIV.

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: looking for buddies at paris island platoon 445 0 company 4th battalion 1952 drill instructors S/SGT Powell CPO Steele and SGT Lock

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Douglas Place II wrote on March 4, 2014

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City and State: SANDY OR

Unit: A CO, HQBN, MAGTFTC

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I am looking for any Marines that served with Richard N Cipriano, SGT, he served between 1950-55. I have recently become acquainted with Richard, he goes by Dick, while he was looking for some Marine Corps uniforms he lost in a fire. Luckily I was able to get everything he was looking for from my brother in laws uniforms and from my own. He is going to make a shadow box of uniforms. It would be great if i could put him in touch with some of his brothers. Please email me if you remember serving with Richard. Thank you for your time and your service.

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Michael Feret wrote on February 8, 2014

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City and State:

Unit: COLUMBUS STATE ARMY ROTC

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with my Grandfather. CPT James Augustus Gillis. He was with the Marines in World War II, unit unknown. He was with the 5th Marine Regiment in Korea before getting wounded.
Please contact me if you have any information.

Keywords: Regimental SgtMaj, 5th Marines
Served aboard the USS BOXER
WIA Korea 7 AUG 1950

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Janet Barrett wrote on October 27, 2013

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City and State: CHESTER CT

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Just published, THEY CALLED HER RECKLESS -- A TRUE STORY OF WAR,
LOVE AND ONE EXTRAORDINARY HORSE, by Janet Barrett, is the full
story of the indomitable Korean pony who became the warhorse of
the 5th Regiment during the Korean War. Awarded two Purple Hearts
for wounds sustained during the Battle for Outpost Vegas, she
hauled ammo day and night, supplying both recoilless rifles and
mortar crews in that harrowing conflict. Promoted to sergeant
(and later, staff sergeant), Reckless saved lives, lifted
spirits, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. The
generous help of more than 60 Marines who served with her during
the Korea years and thereafter made this book possible. Thank you
all! 14 pages of photographs embellish her amazing story. Book is
available through various Marine Corps sites (including the
Marine Corps Association and the National Museum of the Marine
Corps) and on Amazon.com.

Keywords: Reckless, warhorse, Battle for Outpost Vegas, Recoilless Rifle
Platoon, Anti-Tank Company, 5th Regiment

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Mark Slezak wrote on September 28, 2013

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Is anyone out there from the 1st batt. of the 5th Regiment that
served in Korea from late 51-52? Did you know Frank Slezak?
He's my dad who just passed away recently. He loved being a
Marine and told me many times of his time in Korea. I would
love to hear from any one who served with my dad. Thanks.

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Chris Folster wrote on August 30, 2013

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am trying to find anyone who served in the 1/5 during the

Korean War with mu Great-Uncle Harold J. MacIsaac.

Keywords: 1st Battalion 5th Marines

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Nick Chizzonite wrote on July 29, 2013

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew a James Cassidy.

Corporal, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, FMF

Deployed in and around Kobe, Japan; Socho-Ko-ri and Inchon, Korea
from 10/16/51 thru 10/21/52

Any help would be greatly appreciated, he passed recently and we're
trying to piece together his history.

Thank you

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Gerald Chaffee SR. wrote on July 24, 2013

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City and State: GORE OK

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: I am looking for Gunnery Sgt Azevedo and Master Gunnery Sgt
Perkins, troop 1084,1968.Reason why, theyhad faith in me,because
I was a boot at MCRD. I always had a lot of respect for them,and
I often think of them.It is a Marine thing,that made what I am
today. This notation is for the locator part of Headquarter and
Stageing Battalion Officer.Closure will be fine. Semper Fi.
Marine Gerald Chaffee PFC 2482694.

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Scott Fearing wrote on June 3, 2013

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City and State: ARLINGTON VA

Unit: 1/5/CHARLIE NOV-DEC 1950 CHOSIN RESERVOIR

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Does anyone remember George H. Pierce? I recently had the pleasure of meeting him
and he told me he was in the Air Force temporarily assigned to 1/5/Charlie Co. led by
Captain Jack R. Jones during the Chosin campaign. This was a surprise to me since I
had never heard of any Air Force personnel on the ground at the Chosin reservoir! He
was assigned to Captain Jones and was never far from his side, calling in airstrikes
which were vital to the defense of the Marine perimeter.

Interestingly, when he returned to his Air Force unit he was arrested for being AWOL -
they had lost track of him, but it didn't take long for the Marines to straighten that out.

In civilian life for many years he was a judge in Florida.

Keywords: Chosin, Changjin, Captain Jack R. Jones

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SFC Shawn Fries wrote on April 5, 2013

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City and State: GREENVILLE MI

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: To anyone who may be able to assist me. My grandfather was with

Co C 2nd Plt, 1 Bn, 5th Marines, I know for sure in 1951. I

really no nothing else. He died in 1992 and never spoke about

the war to me at all. He was VERY proud to call himself a

Marine and proud of his service in Korea. I want to learn
everything I can about my Grandpa's

time in Korea. I am a Army Vet of 15 years, and it would mean a

lot to me to learn more about his service. Can anyone assist me

in my efforts? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.







Thank you,



SFC Shawn M. Fries

Keywords: PFC John E Hodgson C Co. 2nd PLT, 1st Bn, 5th Marines, FMF

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Ralph Larsen wrote on March 8, 2013

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City and State: CAMPBELLSVILLE KY

Unit: A-1-5

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I would be agreeable to chatting about the company
and the people in it . I recall very well the places
in the line that we held and patrolled. The OP's are
all quite clear in my mind yet . I Live in Florida
Usually Oct - Mar And in KY the rest of the year. I
arrived in Korea with the 25th Replacement Draft and
when my tour was over I then was stationed at Marine
Barracks Yokosuka .I will answer all emails and will
do my best to field your questions. lar

Keywords: October 1952 -Oct 1953 I was Ist MG section leader
att to the First Platoon A- 1-5 . I have pretty good
notes on A-1-5 during that period. I can recall
several names of people in the
1st Platoon and of course the 1st MG section.

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John Flynn wrote on December 9, 2012

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City and State: LOGANDALE NV

Unit: CHARLIE COMPANY, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Donald Jasper Doc Dickson, my father-in-law, was a
Navy Corpsman assigned to Charlie Company and served in
Korea from 1950 to 1951. He was awarded the Purple
Heart for shrapnel wounds received while shielding a
soldier with his own body. Don later received
the Bronze Star for valor. Don passed away peacefully
in his home in Moapa, Nevada on Friday, December 7,
2012. He loved the men of Charlie Company and was
honored to serve his country. Services for Don will be
on Saturday, December 15, 11:00 a.m. at the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Moapa, Nevada.

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Bill Dove SR. wrote on November 13, 2012

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City and State: RALEIGH NC

Unit: B-1-5

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: TRYING TO LOCATE ANYONE WHO SERVED IN 3RD PLT BAKER
COMPANY 5TH MARINE REGIMENT WHO KNEW SGT ARAQUE. HE WAS
ALSO A DRILL INSTRUCTER AT PI IN 1951..SEMPER FI

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Joseph Harrison wrote on November 12, 2012

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City and State: DPO AE

Unit: MCESG

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am trying to find information regarding my grandfather.
His name is Remo Giannini. He was a sniper with Charlie
Company 1-5 in Korea. He said he was called Dago by the
Marines in his company.

Keywords: Charlie 1-5, The Chosin Few, Korea, Military Order of The
Purple Heart, New Mexixo Veterans' Memorial,

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Jason Mcmullen wrote on October 24, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served in Korea with my
grandfather Robert J Heichel from Pennsylvania. He was in the
USMC.

Keywords: Robert Heichel

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George Donnelly wrote on October 3, 2012

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City and State: FALL RIVER MA

Unit: ABLR CO. 1ST BATTALION 5TH MARINES

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: ABLE CO. 1ST BATTALION 5TH MARINES

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Wayne Baldwin wrote on September 13, 2012

Send Email To WAYNE BALDWIN

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City and State: PHOENIX AZ

Unit: 1ST PLATOON, BAKER CO, 1BN, 5TH MARINES, MACHINE G

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Our battalion area was near the village of Paju Ri,
Aug 54- mid '55, just south of the DMZ. I was in a
machine gun squad attached to the 1st Platoon.

Anyone on this posting who was with us there?

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John Llewellyn JR. wrote on April 23, 2012

Send Email To JOHN LLEWELLYN

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City and State: GONZALES TX

Unit: A/1/5

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: I am helping a Korean veteran of Inchon, Second Seoul,
Chosin Reservoir and the breakout document some of his
experiences.

His name is John Llewellyn, he was a 30 cal gunner
throughout the war and was with the 3rd Platoon/ABLE
Company/1st Bat/5th Marines for Inchon and Second
Seoul. He remembers being in the battle for
Yeongdeungpo under Captain Bob Barrow while the 2/5
captured Kimpo airfield? Was any of the 5th fighting at
Yeongdeungpo?

Can anyone verify this or give me more information on
the movement of A/1/5 from Red Beach to crossing the Han?

Also I have contact information for John Llewellyn if
anyone remembers him and would like to contact him.

Thank You for your incredible sacrifices during the
Korean War.
Respectfully;
Douglas Meredith

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Patricia Lyons Futcher wrote on March 2, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my Uncle, Private 1st Class Patrick (Pat)
Arnold Lyons, who was killed Oct 5, 1951 near Musan. His Lt. was Michael
Spark. There were two Marines, Corporal Gandara and Private 1st Class
O'Donnelly, who were able to retrieve my uncle's body under heavy fire.
Any information would be appreciated.

Keywords: A Co. 1st Bn. 5th Marines 1st Marine Div FMF

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