5th Marine Regiment - Communication Platoon

Marine Corps BBS

Marine Corps Command Records

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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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 for recoilless rifles and mortar crews through three
days and nights in that harrowing conflict. Promoted to sergeant
(and later, staff sergeant), Reckless saved lives, raised
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 at 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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Karen Hislop wrote on July 19, 2009

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City and State: VICTORIA MN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any information about my father who served in the USMC during the Korean war and was in Chosin. He was called back in to serve in November, 1950 until 1952 (we think). He was a Sergeant in the first Marine Division, 5th Marine regiment (we think)... He was a scout. If anyone knew or knows of Allyn Nelson, we would like to hear from you!

Keywords: Allyn Nelson, Al, Chosin, USMC 1st Division, Korea,

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Scott Snider wrote on April 4, 2005

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City and State: MI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Wrong leave date should have been 1953 not 1952. Both served from 1952 to 1953.

Also my father's name was Arthur "E" Snider

Thanks again
Scott

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Scott Snider wrote on April 3, 2005

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City and State: MI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father who served in the USMC in Korea during 52-53 is looking for contact information for his 1st LT. last name as best as he can remember of Laverski. This gentleman was a graduate of Annapolis. My father worked in the Message Center. 1st Lt. Laverski left april/may of 52? Any help to find out if he is still alive and possible contact information for my Father would be appreciated.

BTW, God Bless and Thanks to all the USMC for keeping our country free and strong.

Sincerely
Scott Snider

Keywords: 1st Marine Division, 5th Regiment, 1st Battalion, H and S company.

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Neva Powell wrote on December 1, 2004

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City and State: VALLEY COTTAGE NY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I believe my brother, Iven Cecil Sticney ,1st Battalion, 5th
Marines served with this group in Korea, and I am searching fot
history, and conditions that those of you who were also there
experienced. He has mentionedplaces that sounded like Mai
Sun, and Po Hang. Semper Fi, and thanks,

Neva Powell

Keywords: Unit history in Korea

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John Heller wrote on February 9, 2004

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City and State: SUMTER SC

Unit: CHARLIE COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello my grandfather John Heller was 5th marines 1st division he was in ww2 and korean war they were the first ones in at Chosin Res.Any Body That Would Like Some Info Email Us Please rpmsigns@ftc-i.net

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Shirley D. Drouhard wrote on January 17, 2003

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City and State: KS

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have been looking for a Luke Wallach. He contacted my sister years ago and I would like to talk to him. Anyone who might have known my dad Harold, I would love to hear from you. You all are my heros, thank you for what you did. I pray every day that no more men have to die in Korea.
I have 10 children and tell of the heroic deeds all you Marines have done. God Bless you all.
I would also like to know who to write and find where my dad was during the war and his medals he received. Thank you Shirley

Keywords: Harold Barkley he was at the Chosin Resevoir. I don't know where else.

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Matthew Murphy wrote on July 5, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm updating the information I've found out about my Father. His name is Bill Murphy, he was a radio man in the Chosin. My Father's rank was Staff Sergeant and he was in the First Marines-7th Div.
Please write to me if you knew Bill Murphy, my father passed away in 1976.

Keywords: First Marines/7th Division/ Chosin Res. Winter 1950-51

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Matthew Murphy wrote on May 15, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for any information about My Father, Bill Murphy. He was from Chicago, was a radio lineman and mortar man. I believe that he was in the 1st. Division.
Thank You.

Keywords: Radio Operator/Mortar Man: Chosin Res.

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Roy Hawkins wrote on February 5, 2002

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City and State: ST. LOUIS MO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Semper Fi,
I'm a former Marine and my son is currently a Marine stationed overseas. My father retired from the Marines with 22 years of service. WW2, Korea, Vietnam, etc.. Long family history. Anyone remember S/Sgt Richard G. Hawkins (icepick) from 1st Div., 5th Marines, Chosin Few. Would like to hear from anyone. God bless those who survived.

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Alan Russell wrote on January 17, 2002

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City and State: VERNONIA OR

Unit: HQ 1/11 KING BATTERY COMMUNICATIONS

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I entered Korea with second replacement draft
sometime near the 16th of November 1950. Was a
Cpl. with communications Hq 1/11 King Battery.
Froze and Air-evac'd. Dec. 4th to Hamhung and
to Yokosuka Japan on the 5th of December.

Keywords: Second replacement draft, Pusan to Wonsan to
HamHung. On to Hagaru-Ri, Yudamni

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Rich Wallin wrote on October 15, 2001

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Comments: I am restoring an L-16 to USMC colors. I need photos and an other info to get the colors and marking correct. Please help.

THANK YOU

Keywords: L-16

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Robert (Bob) Marshall wrote on March 17, 2001

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City and State: ALEDO TX

Unit: 5TH MARINES, COMMUNICATIONS

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: IN KOREA FROM AUG-1950 TO MAY-1951
DID INCHON, WONSAN, CHOSIN RES.
STATIONED IN MCRD-PARRIS ISLAND AFTER RETURN

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