Entry: 52531
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON JAMES B CHANDLER
James Blackwell wrote on August 9, 2005
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City and State: ATHENS GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: LOKING FOR INFO ON MY GRANDFATHER WHO SERVED WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIV. IN WW2 AND KOREA
Keywords: Chandler, CHOSIN, 1ST MARINES WW2, CHESTY PULLER,PELLIUE INTEL
Entry: 52350
Subject: TO A FALLEN BROTHER
Tom Muir JR. wrote on July 30, 2005
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City and State:
Unit: 7TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was in the 7th Marines in Korea. He died not to long ago.
Is would like to somehow pay tribute to him. Perhaps a silent drill on video? I know he really enjoyed them.
Keywords: Chosin reservoir. 1950?
Entry: 48128
Subject: HE WAS CPL. DAVID P. OSUNA, 7TH MARINE REGIMENT, 1ST DIV. BATTALION ?,. CHOSIN RESEVOIR?
Bill Arvizu wrote on January 13, 2005
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I believe my relative Cpl. David P. Osuna had participated in the Battle at the Chosin Resevoir with the 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Div.
sometime around 1950-51. Battalion No. Unknown.
Is there anyway to confirm this? Is there anybody out there who Knew him or was in the same unit.
All Kinfolk who would know this have passed on.
Thanks for your help.
Bill Arvizu
Keywords: Chosin Resevoir,7th Marine Regiment,1st Div.
Entry: 46129
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: 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 Seventh Marines and Fifth 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.
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Entry: 40214
Subject: AUTO MAINT PLATOON 7TH MOTOR TRANSPORT BATTALION 17 DRAFT
Norman Carlson wrote on January 23, 2004
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Unit: 7TH MOTOR TRANSPOT BATL. 51- 52
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Or any one who remembers our unit from the 17th draft. I was flunky, Truck driver and Batallion Barber Shipped out sick.
Keywords: Looking for Russ Demers Buddy
Entry: 39323
Subject: WOUNDED 3/8/51 NEAR WONJU
Jerry Sullivan wrote on December 21, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father, Corporal Michael J Sullivan, arrived in Korea Jan 17 1951, wounded March 8th 1951, that is all that is known. If anyone has any information of action that took place at that time frame, or specific information on his battalion, company, etc. Greatly appreciated.
Keywords: Wonju, 3/8/51
Entry: 38208
Subject: INFORMATION SEARCH
Dan Kelley wrote on November 11, 2003
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City and State: CARROLLTON GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Iam trying to locate a friend I seerved with in the Air Force. He was in he seventh marines I believe in Korea. His whole unit was either killed or captured and he served three years in a POW camp. After his discharge from the MArine Corps he reenlisted in the Air Force. His name is Robert D Jones. He was from Decatur Illinois. Do you know what unit he may have been in? I cannot remember but he said his whole company was wiped out. Is there any way I can find him through the Marine Corps? Thank You
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Entry: 33662
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE SERVED WITH MY DAD
Larry Forster wrote on April 17, 2003
City and State: ROSSVILLE GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who may have served with my dad, PFC Harvey Forster of Rossville, Ga. All I know is he was in the 1st Marine Division Motor Transport and was a truck driver. He was at the battle of Chosan Reservoir. If anyone knew him, please Email me. I would just like to hear about what things were like for him.
Keywords: 1st Marine Division Chosan Reservoir
Entry: 33433
Subject: ANY ONE REMEMBER CPL. L. MCCARTY??
T.J. Crowder wrote on April 6, 2003
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with Cpl L.D. McCarty on Pork Chop Hill, or even perhaps any other battles. Thanks.
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Entry: 33326
Subject: REMEMBER PFC CON MORAN?
Karen Moran wrote on April 2, 2003
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City and State: FULLERTON CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
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Entry: 28293
Subject: ARTHUR LEGETTE
John Trout wrote on September 16, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Need verification as to whether or not SGT Arthur Le Gette was awarded a Navy Cross while a member of the 7th Marine Regiment (appears that he received two Silver Stars and Two Purple hearts in Korea)
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Entry: 27973
Subject: RECRUITING INFORMATION
Raymond Allen JR. wrote on September 2, 2002
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City and State: GOOSE CREEK SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: How do I go about becoming a United States Marine.
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Entry: 27972
Subject: RECRUITING INFORMATION
Raymond Allen JR. wrote on September 2, 2002
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City and State: GOOSE CREEK SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: How do I go about becoming a United States Marine.
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Entry: 27687
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT MY DAD RUSS HUGHES WAS WITH THE 7TH AT CHOSIN RESERVOIR
Rusty Hughes wrote on August 18, 2002
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City and State: LOS ANGELES CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father died this spring, I had heard stories
about Korea, but I never met any of his friends, I
just heard the stories of scrounging and how
pissed he was at McArthur. Any on out there
remeber my dad. Th
Keywords: Russ Hughes, Chosin Reservoir, Grenade thrower
infantr
Entry: 27517
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFOMATION ROBERT MORTON LABOWITCH
Ben Labowitch wrote on August 11, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father fought in Korea for the 1st MarDiv and I am interested in what he or his unit did in Korea. He is 70 this year and his memory is far from what it used to be, he struggles with remembering what he did in Korea. My father's name is , 1190099 (I think that this is his service number, I am copying it off his Purple Heart citation), of the 7th Marines, 1st MarDiv. He was a PFC from Detroit, MI and was in a heavy weapons company. I’m not sure if you can help me at all, or even if you can help by pointing me in the right direction of where I can find information but any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Ben
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Entry: 26578
Subject: A/1/7 CALVIN BENJAMIN 'BUDDY' WARD
Rod Comeaux wrote on June 27, 2002
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City and State: POCOMOKE CITY MD
Unit: NON-MILITARY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My uncle "Buddy", Calvin Benjamin Ward, was KIA in Korea on 3 Dec 1950. I am looking for anyone who served in Korea Oct 1950 - Dec 1950who may have known him.
We have only one picture left of him from Camp Lejeune signed:
"2nd Platoon"
B Co. 2nd Inf. Tr. Bn. Tent Camp #2
Camp Joseph H Pendleton, Calif
3 Oct 1950
Keywords: 3 Dec. 1950
Entry: 26565
Subject: T7H MOTOR TRANSPORT - DOG CO.
Johnnie Lindamood wrote on June 26, 2002
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City and State: DALLAS TX
Unit: 7TH MOTOR TRANSPORT - FLEET MARINE
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I never received my medals. We hauled POW's back and Chinese and NKoreans. We helped establish the 38th Parrallel after war was over.
I was at Camp Fisher for awhile and then on to Korean- Richard Griggs was 2nd Lt
anyone out there:
7th MTTn ServCnd FMF 1tr - ANY LOAD ANY ROAD-- THE DOG COMPANY!!
Keywords: DOG COMPANY- 7th Motor Transport Battalion- My first sgt name was SGT. TEETERS, Lieutenant- Lindsay from Arkansas? Went to Korea May 16, 1953- got out July 2, 1954
Entry: 24074
Subject: FROM 1952 TO WAR'S END
Chris Spicer wrote on March 19, 2002
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: 1st Marine Division, 7th Regiment Summer 1952- Wars End
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Entry: 23571
Subject: SERCH FOR MARINE SNIPER REUNIONS
Jack Walker wrote on February 28, 2002
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City and State: TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Trying to locate a Marine Sniper attached to Able Co-1st Bn. 7th marines. Please advise if Snipers Have a association.Name searching for Robert E. Gillespie. date in Able Co. Sept 1951 and before.
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Entry: 22259
Subject: RESEARCH PROJECT
Melanie Mosteller wrote on January 13, 2002
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City and State: PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather, Charles Weiss, had told me a lot about his time in Korea and I am doing a project on the experiences of the men who were in the Korean War and how they were treated when they returned home. If you knew my grandfather, or have any information that might help me with my project, I would really appreciate it if you emailed me. Thank you so much.
Keywords: H and S co. 7th Regiment
Entry: 21900
Subject: CARL L. GRINSTEAD
Richard Frisbie wrote on December 30, 2001
City and State: CLIFTON CO
Unit: 7THMARINES
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am looking for info for my step father Carl L. Grinstead. He is a purple haert reciepent. Any help i can get would be nice. I will get more info from him as i can he is 72 Years young . so his memorys are only so good .If it helps any he was a b.a.r. man
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Entry: 21106
Subject: AIR FORCE PILOT (NAM) NEEDS HELP FOR RESEARCH ON BOOK WHICH HAS A KOREAN MARINE VET AS CHARACTER
Bill Broocke wrote on November 30, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Gentlemen:
I'm a former C-130 driver (Nam) now writing a fiction novel in which one of the characters is a Korean veteran and hero of the Chosen Resevoir. I would be most interested in any experiences or stories you would care to share. I wish to use some of it as background for the character.
While I've found it shocking how little the young people know about Vietnam, the Korean War might as well be ancient history to these kids. Help me get at least a small part of the story out with your experiences. And while I know they may be painful, the ones you have never told anyone would be the one's I'd like to hear and include.
Thanks so much,
Bill Broocke
Atlanta, GA
Keywords: Details and personal experiences in Chosen Resevoir
Entry: 20532
Subject: EASY CO 1952
Troy Watson wrote on November 11, 2001
City and State: DALLAS TX
Unit: WEAPONS, EASY CO, 2ND BTN, 7TH MAR
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served in 3rd Squad, machine guns with easy co from Jan 52 till Jan 53. Just posting my name, etc., to see if anybody out there remembers me or has any questions about anybody that may have served with me. I have the phone number of Gunny Jaross.
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Entry: 19743
Subject: CHARLES A GOMEZ WHERE R U?
Dorinda Howard wrote on October 3, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am searching for Charles Alfonso Gomez, who was a Marine (1st Div. 7thMarine) in WW2. Last contact was in Western Samoa in 1943-1944. If anyone knows any information please e-mail me. I would also like to know the name of any US ships that ported in Western Samoa during that time, as I think this will hold a clue in to finding him please. Or maybe if anyone has a better idea , let me know. Charles lived in San Francisco.
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Entry: 18553
Subject:
Richard A. Suarez wrote on August 8, 2001
City and State: SAN FRANCISCO CA
Unit: ITEM CO 3RD BN 7TH MAR IST MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: ALBERT LOPEZ WAS WITH ITEM CO 3RD BN 7TH MAR IST MAR DIV.
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Entry: 18242
Subject: EASY CO; 2ND BTN. 7TH MARINES
Earl (Boyce) Clark wrote on July 25, 2001
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City and State: EDMONDS WA
Unit: E-2-7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone from E-2-7, Dec.'50 until June '51. At our reunion in Orlando, we had ten from our 1st Plt, including two Plt Ldrs. Buttell and Vanairsdale. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Lawrence A. Chino, Acamita, NM, please contact me. Chino was WIA May 28, '51, which was the last time we saw him.
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Entry: 17963
Subject: SGYMAJ SAL CAMPOLONGO
Bill Schneider wrote on July 13, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Looking for Sal Campolongo. Sal was a mustang WWII Captain in Amtracs. He was reverted back to Sgt Major at some point and was assigned to the 7th Marines when it was re-activated.
I know he survived because I ran into him in Los Angeles about 1963.
Last I heard he was working in Texas.
Amy help would be appreciated.
Keywords: 7th Marines
Entry: 17886
Subject: CHOSEN RESEVOIR
Nancy Ehmke wrote on July 10, 2001
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City and State: JAMAICA ESTATES NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am researching the Battle of the Chosen
Resevoir. Can you give me any information? Also,
what happened to soldiers, who fought there?
Where any of them taken prisoner into China or
Manchuria? What was the terraine like? What was
it like to live through this experi
Keywords: Chosen Resevoir
Entry: 13329
Subject: TOM SCOTT -3DBN,25TH MAR,4TH MARDIV, CLEVE, OHIO
Michael Scott wrote on November 28, 2000
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City and State: NORTH RIDGEVILLE OH
Unit: SAME AS ABOVE, MARINE RESERVE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: SAME AS ABOVE, MARINE RESERVE
Keywords: Tom Scott served with Fourteenth Marines, Fourth Marine Div during WWII and retired Battalion Sergeant Major from the Cleveland reserve unit. I believe he served in Korea with the local reserve unit but can not find any info in his memorabilla. His service # was 335969. Anybody point me in a search direction?
Entry: 12946
Subject: ALBERT 'BILL' BIRD
Katherine Lewis wrote on November 13, 2000
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City and State:
Unit: EASY COMPANY, PLATOON 550 SAN DIEGO
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am trying to connect with anyone that was a part of my Dad's experience in Korea. He has some questions about fellow veterans. I honor all of you that served and sacrificed!
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Entry: 12820
Subject: CORPSMAN - E MED CO.
Donald W. (Don) Therens wrote on November 9, 2000
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City and State: WELLINGTON OH
Unit: E MED. CO 2ND BAT 7THMARINE REG
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for Navy and Marine personnel who served with me Jan 51 to Sept 51 Mason, Korea to the 38th parallel in Easy med. Co.
Keywords: Looking for members of Easy Med co 2/7 1st Marine Div Jan 1951 to Sept 1951
Entry: 11896
Subject: PFC JOE M. VALENZUELA
Antonio M. (Tony) Valenzuela wrote on September 21, 2000
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City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: SERVED WITH 7TH MARINES AT THE FROZEN CHOSIN AS A REPLACEMENT AROUND EARLY NOV.1950. A DAUGHTER WAS BORN TO HIM ON NOV.14,1950 AND HE WAS MIA AND LATER DECLARED KIA ON NOV.27,1950. ANY INFO, BIG OR SMALL WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Keywords: CHOSIN RESERVOIR,NOV.27,1950,REPLACEMENT,SERVED WITH SAN ANTONIO,TX RESERVISTS
Entry: 11764
Subject: LOOKING TO MAKE CONTACTS
Eugene Coffey wrote on September 16, 2000
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for members of 1st Marine Division 7th regiment - 2nd Battalion - Fox Company. I am son in law of member of this distinguished group. My father in law (I am proud to say) is Mr. Francis Pero.
Want to get him in touch with his fellow Marines.
Keywords: 1st Marine Division 7th regiment - 2nd Battalion - Fox Company - Frank Pero -
Entry: 11451
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN
Carmie Russo wrote on September 3, 2000
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City and State: FT. BENNING GA
Unit: MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I AM THE DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH ANTHONY RUSSO. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN HIM. HE WAS A MARINE WHO SERVED IN THE KOREAN WAR. HE WAS FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA. HE DIED IN 1965. MY MOTHER WAS PREGNANT WITH ME AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO CHAT WITH SOMEONE WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN HIM. ANY RESPONSE WOULD BE GREATLY APPREICATED.
THANK YOU,
CARMIE
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Entry: 9835
Subject:
Gayle Stubblefield wrote on June 26, 2000
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for information about my father. He was a Lt. in the marines during the Korean War. He recieved a silver and bronze star for his duty in Korea. He passed away 12 years ago and I would like to find out anything about his service in Korea.
Thanks
Keywords: Lt. William (Bill) Horn
Entry: 7942
Subject: CHOSIN RESERVOIR CAMPAIGN
James R. Saul wrote on April 12, 2000
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am interested in learning what happened to the following Marines from Roanoke, Virginia who were killed during course of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign:
Corporal Paul Martin
Jimmy Akers
Jim Bob Barnes
Poodle Turner
Raymond Eugene (Buddy) Duncan
I attended high school with these fellows. They were in a Roanoke Marine Reserve Unit which was called to active duty in July l950.
I have recently been reading about and researching this campaign and would like to know in which battles these fellows were involved.
Thanks for any information which you can give.
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Entry: 7019
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY GRANDFATHERS FRIENDS
Johnathan Fulcher wrote on February 17, 2000
City and State: JACKSONVILLE NC
Unit: ?
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: ?
Keywords: Hi all, I am looking for anyone who knew or served with my grandfather, Voris "John" Choate, all I know is he fought at the Chosin, not sure about rank or unit, he passed away when I was a child. He may have been in artillery.
Entry: 5679
Subject: NORMAN LABOUNTY RIP 12/14/99
Jay Kopp wrote on December 17, 1999
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City and State: NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Norman Labounty a verteran and silver star medal holder passed on 12/14/99. He was a vertern of the Chosan battle. Our country will miss him.
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Entry: 3369
Subject: CHARLES AMATO
Charles Amato wrote on August 4, 1999
City and State: LOCUST GROVE VA
Unit: 7TH MARINES, FIRST DIVISION
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Comments: 7TH MARINES, FIRST DIVISION
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Entry: 2237
Subject: 7 RGT CHOSIN
Alfonso Rivas wrote on November 25, 1998
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City and State: EL CAJON CA
Unit: 1ST MARINE DIV,7TH MARINES
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Sergeant in the 1st Marine Division, 7th Marines who fought and survived the Chosin Reservoir.
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Entry: 1876
Subject: FORWARD AIR CONTROL GROUP
Ralph R. Stevens wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: MURRIETA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I WAS WITH THE 7TH REG AT INCHON AND AT THE CHOSEN. I WAS IN A FORWARD AIR CONTROL GROUP.
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