Entry: 54937
Subject: CORPORAL GENE WEYER
Gene Weyer wrote on January 1, 2006
City and State: POCAHONTAS AR
Unit: 1ST MARINE 7TH BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I would like to receive information about the 2007 reunion in Oklahoma City, OK. Thank You,Gene Weyer
Keywords: Hill 708, Hill 709
Entry: 54169
Subject: PURPLE HEART
John J. (Red) McDonough wrote on November 19, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: MELBOURNE FL
Unit: A/1/7 BN COMM WIREMAN
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: My EMail is jbamusmc@cfl.rr.com It did not show up on my other EMail. Resp The Irishman
Keywords: Singing irishman
Entry: 54098
Subject: PURPLE HEART 2-5 DEC FOX HILL 1950
John J. (Red) McDonough wrote on November 14, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: MELBOURNE FL
Unit: A CO 1/7 WIREMAN H-S BN COMM
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: 2003 Revd Bronze Star V 1-5 Dec action Ridgeline fox hill, also shot saving three Marines, HQMC wants names of two Marines who saw me get shot.My BS award said I was slightly wounded. Dr KIA< corpsman very busy, no WIA tags in Co, Lt Joe Owens B Co passing thru stated he put ice, etc on wound. LtCol Davis's RDO oper also stated he attended me. HQMC wants two names of who saw me get shot. I was hit in the back , hitting face on ice rt side, bleeding nose, mouth, rt ear. I tied a wireline around my waist and went down side of hill and pulled wounded up. Col Worley Bn Commo wrote award 2003 53 years later. Plse help
Keywords: Called Red, Sgt, Doughnut (Wire)Singing Irishman
Entry: 53307
Subject: W CO. MARINES
Heather Perkins wrote on September 26, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I was just seeing if i could find anyone in the W Co. of the 7th Marines (Korea around 1952). My grandpa, Jerry M. Perkins, served with them. Let me know. Thanks!
Keywords: W Co. 1st Bt. 7th Marines 1st Division
Entry: 53269
Subject: INFORMATION ABOUT
Al Thielke wrote on September 22, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: DECATUR GA
Unit: 2NDPLT.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I serverd with the above as a Platoon Sergeant of the 2nd Platoon of Baker Company, 1stBn.7th Marines 1st Marine Division in Korea.
Keywords: I would like to get in touch with Lt. Eddie Labaron, Lt. Gary Wilder, Lt. Moore, Sattlethight, Don Fury.
Entry: 52952
Subject: A-1-7 PERS FOX HILL 1950
John J. (Red) McDonough wrote on August 31, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: MELBOURNE FL
Unit: WIREMAN A=1=7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Year 2003 Received BronzStar for saving lives of 3 Marines just outside Fox Co psn on ridge line, award from Col Worley Commo to HQMC Stated wounded in action. Lt Joe Owens B Co treated my wound along with Col Davis's Rdo Oper, No Doc avail to treat me,no WIA tags, Med Dr KIA Ridgeline/Fox psn. Both submitted ltrs to HQMC. HQMC approved Bronze Star but denied Purple Heart, they want statement from two Marines who saw me get shot. Like I saw Sgt McDonough A Co wireman get shot ridgeline fox hill Dec 1950 during daring rescue of three wounded Marines. I was shot in the back it hit my back pack EE-8 cut neck hit ground smashing right side of face, cut mouth, eye and heavy nose bleed. Can anyone HELP me? I am 77 yrs young, now suffering from Leukemia AO Viet, Wet Macular degeneration Can not see rt eye. TUVM Red McDonough the singing irishman (Wireman A-1-7) Aug 1950-June 51
Keywords: rIDGE LINE FOX HILL DEC 1-5, 1950 HEADING INTO FOX HILL POSITION. Mil svc Aug 43-aug 44 Age 15 USCG, Aug 44-45 Age 16 US Army transportation 17 yrs old 1945- Jan 1975 USMC
Entry: 51674
Subject: RADISH
Kelly Tosh (Landert) wrote on June 24, 2005
City and State: EDWARDSVILLE IL
Unit: 7TH MARINE REGIMENT 1ST BTLN 1ST MARINE DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was Kenneth J. Landert (Radish). I would love any and all info you have. Will give you info I have.
Kelly
Keywords: Marine Regiment 1st Battalion 1st Marine Division
Entry: 51213
Subject: CHARLEY COMPANY- 1-7
Pete Rendina wrote on May 30, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: SELBYVILLE DE
Unit: C-1-7 1ST PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone who witnessed a daylight suicide rescue mission on November 25, 1952 at Outpost Bunker Hill.
Keywords: Charley Company, Bunker Hill, Riffenburg
Entry: 50684
Subject: PERRY JR. MERCER KIA. NOV. 2, 1951
Kermit R. Mercer wrote on May 9, 2005
City and State: BROCKPORT NY
Unit: 1271ST AACS FRANCE 1954-1956
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Cousin Pery Mercer was KIA on 2NOV51 with the C-1-7-1 at the Punchbowl. I believe he was BAR man at that time. Any information about Perry would be welcomed by the family.
Thanks, Kermit Mercer,7816 Ridge Road,Brockport, NY 14420. tel. 585.637.5102. kmercer1@rochester.rr.com
Keywords: Perry Mercer, C-1-7-1DIV, KIA, 2NOV51, Punchbowl.
Entry: 50337
Subject: NOVEMBER 2/3 1050
Daniel Bard wrote on April 22, 2005
City and State: THE VILLAGES FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments:
Keywords: Looking for Lt. Neitschmann who was with my dad the night of Nov.2,1950 near hill 985 one mile south of Sudong, North Korea. My dad was Ward O. Bard s/sgt. "c" company, 1st. Battalion, 7th Marines. He was found the morning of Nov.3,1950 KIA in a Railroad tunnel. Can you help with detail?? That was the night The Chinese attacked the 7th on all fronts for the First time.
Entry: 49968
Subject: DAVID R JEPSEN
Alyson Burnett wrote on April 3, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Grandpa Dave was a family friend and a mentor to my 14 year old son. I just thought I'd share his Obituary in the event that anyone knew him.
Semper Fidelis. David Robert Jepsen, 76, passed from life to life eternal
Thursday, March 17, 2005, at his home in Harrisonville, MO. A Military
Memorial Service will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 9101 Lamar,
Overland Park, KS, on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 11 a.m. The family will
visit with friends at a luncheon at the church following the services.
Interment of ashes will be in Illinois at a future date. "Grampa Dave" was
born July 15, 1928, in Oak Park, IL, to David Jepsen of Germany and Rose E.
(Haller) Knorr of Forest Park, IL. At age 17, he enlisted in the United
States Marine Corps to be one of the first to fight. He then reenlisted in
the Reserves so as to finish high school; which he did until he was recalled
to active duty for the Korean Conflict. After 7+ years, this A-1-7 Marine
was honorably discharged in 1953, as a Staff Sergeant and "Chosin Few"
survivor. Returning to Maywood, IL, he became an active lifetime member of
V.F.W. Post 2193, the Colour Guard Sgt. of the Winfield Scott Rebels Senior
Drum and Bugle Corps, the American Legion, the Marine Corps League, the
First Marine Division Assoc., the Korean War Veterans Association; the
Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the group closest to his heart, an
exclusive fraternity of honor: The Chosin Few. Dave became the beloved
husband of Joan Clara (nee) Zieman when they were united in marriage on
February 20, 1954; living in Maywood for over 45 years. He was employed by
Brinks' Inc. in Chicago, where he was a driver/messenger for 31 years. Upon
retirement, he actively pursued his second love of Civil War history by
becoming a re-enactor and living historian with the 154th Tennessee Senior
Vol. Infantry, Co. K, C.S.A. and the Tenth Illinois. After moving to
Harrisonville, he was able to continue playing with the 10th Missouri while
educating both school children and adults alike, about the war between the
states and the daily life of a soldier, whether he was at an event or
visiting a school classroom. He was loved by all who met him and his guiding
hand and knowledge will be deeply missed, for in him, you could always find
a smile and helping hand, which went above and beyond the call of duty for
anything you were asking for. His legacy, legend, and "Semper Fi" attitude
will be carried on by Jo, his wife of 51 years; by his two strong sons,
David Randolph Jepsen of Overland Park, KS, and Carl Michael Jepsen of
Petaluma, CA, and his wife, Lisa; and his two grandsons, Christopher and
Scotty Jepsen. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the family for
distribution to the American Cancer Society; the Chosin Few; and/or the
Marine Corps "Semper Fi" Fund for Injured Marines, in care of the funeral
home. The few have now become fewer and the proud could not be prouder
because of the selfless life lived by this former Marine, as it is said, and
true: "Once a marine, Always a Marine!" Dad, we know you are now happily on
duty at the gate. Semper Fidelis. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons
Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, 913-451-1860)
Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/20/2005.
Keywords: A/1/7 Marine
Entry: 49858
Subject: WILLIAM JENNINGS MASON
Carla Smith wrote on March 29, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: APO AE
Unit: 52 CMS
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My great grandfather's name was William Jennings Mason. I am trying to find any information on him that I can around this time in his life. He was a very quiet man in his old age. He never spoke of his experience. I didn't even know he was honored as the frozen chosen until after he passed in '97. I ultimately would like to reassemble his rack and present it in a shadow box to my great uncle. A starting point would be wonderful. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: William Jennings Mason: Awards and Decs
Entry: 49784
Subject: RETIRED MARINE BUT STILL A MARINE
William C. (Bill) Koch wrote on March 26, 2005
City and State: PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ
Unit: C ! 7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to hear from fellow Marines who were there at that time.
Keywords: Bill Mouse Trap Infantry From %-51 to 10-51
Entry: 49575
Subject: A/1/7 A.J. 'TEX' DAVIDSON
Michael Davidson wrote on March 15, 2005
City and State: TEXAS CITY TX
Unit: A/1/7 1ST MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with and remember my father - A.J. "Tex" Davidson who was with A/1/7 from September 1950 to November 1951. I do not know which platoon.
He survived the Chosen breakout, but was later wounded on the second day of Operation Ripper in March of 1951. His grandson, USMC 2nd Lt. Jayson Davidson, has a webpage in his memory at www.jaysondavidson.com. His picture is there for anyone that might think they knew him.
My dad's bonds with his Marine brothers never weakened. He passed away recently and the web page is his family's way of honoring him and all the Marines who are members of the Chosen Few.
Thanks for any information you can provide.
Keywords: Chosen, Operation Ripper
Entry: 49182
Subject: LOOKING FOR A AND B CO VETS 26/27 NOV 50
Bill Woodier wrote on February 23, 2005
City and State: WASHINGTON DC
Unit: DEFENSE POW/ MIA OFFICE
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Hello. Some of you may recognize my name from previous 1st Marine div Association and Chosin Few reunions. I am an Air Force Lt Col working in the SECDEF's office for POWs and Missiog Persons. I am also a former Marine with a combat tour in Vietnam with 1st Recon.
I would like to talk with any Able and Baker Company veterans of the fighting along the ridge southwest of Yudam-ni on 26 and 27 November. I am interested in any information anyone can provide regarding the circumstances of loss and last known location of the men killed but unrecovered and those MIA from these engagements.
If anyone would like to talk with me, please call or e-mail me.
Thank you for your time and Semper fi,
Bill Woodier
Keywords: Chosin Reservoir. Able Co, Baker Co, Hansang-ni, Huksu.
Entry: 48195
Subject: THANKS AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
Mark Lewis wrote on January 16, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: CINCINNATI OH
Unit: 2/6WPNS81PLT2NDMARDIV
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: A man whom lived across from me for many years found out I was a former JarHead. He asked about my my time in the CORPS and I told him about the few harry moments I had in Beriut in 83 and he told me about his. He was decorated for bravery at Echon and and survived the Chosin fight. It was then That I saw him tear up and he told me his story. He has since gone home to be with his brothers. To all of those Marines who call them selves the Chosen Few I just want to say thanks and good job! You all went thru hell and came home! Semper Fi my brothers............
Keywords: Just a young vet
Entry: 47843
Subject: POWS FROM THE HOOK
Peter Nardolillo wrote on December 31, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: ALBANY NY
Unit: 1ST FLC
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: my brother francis was captured and i was looking for anyone who might have served with him,he dosen't talk to much about it
Keywords: the hook
Entry: 47633
Subject: B/1/7 1950
John Gickas wrote on December 21, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am trying to learn anything about Pfc. Basil Gewvelis who served with 1st Platoon/Baker Co./1stBatt/7th Marines and was killed on 1 Dec. 1950.My mother was a dear friend and classmate. we would appreciate any information from anyone who knew Billy. Thank you.
Keywords: Basil "Chicken" Gewvelis B/1/7 Chosin 1950
Entry: 47276
Subject: A 1-7 1952 TO 1954
Donald (Don) Powell wrote on December 4, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: CINCINNAI OH
Unit: A 1-7-1 MARINE DIV. FMF
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords: Battles - Pork Chop Hill
Came over on MSTS Miggs
Entry: 47275
Subject: A 1-7 1952 TO 1954
Donald (Don) Powell wrote on December 4, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: CINCINNAI OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 46408
Subject: B/1/7
Bob Cushing wrote on October 21, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
I am in the process of trying to locate a gentleman by the name of Gordon Tinsley. I am searching for him for my father Robert S.Cushing. Both he and Mr. Tinsley served in the Korean War during 1951.
Mr. Tinsley, according to my father, also served in World War II
and it is believed he was from the New Jersey area originally. Both my father and Mr. Tinsley were in the 1st Marine Division,
B Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Regiment.
Any ideas on where to start would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Bob Cushing
Keywords:
Entry: 45446
Subject:
Kimberly Bashore wrote on August 26, 2004
City and State: CARPINTERIA CA
Unit: B CO 1 BN 7MAR GT 1 MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 45096
Subject: WOUNDED IN ACTION
Roderick Owens wrote on August 8, 2004
City and State: SCOTTSBORO AL
Unit: HQ - HQ CO, 5TH INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I AM SEEKING ANYONE WHO KNEW OR KNOWS PFC MERRELL O'CONNER OF VIRGINIA, HE WAS IN KOREA, A COMPANY, 1ST BN, 7TH MARINE, 1ST MARINE DIVISION, WAS WOUNDED, HAD FEET FROZEN, AND WAS IN A HOSPITAL SHIP IN JAPAN, THIS WAS 52 OR 53. HE IS MY COUSIN AND I AM TRYING TO GET INFO TO OBTAIN HIS VETERANS BENEFITS FOR THE VA HOSPITAL IN SALEM VIRGINA, IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO I WOULD REALLY APPREACIATE. I AM A VETERAN ALSO, BUT WAS IN THE ARMY, DISCHARGED IN 58, MERRELL AND I ARE REALLY MORE LIKE BROTHERS, HE IS A GOOD MAN AND I AM TRYING TO HELP THE FAMILY.
THANKS,
ROD
Entry: 44806
Subject: CHARLIE COMPANY - OCT 1952
Deb Danielson wrote on July 26, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: We are searching for info on our uncle, Dallas Lee Folkner, KIA October 27, 1952. His casualty report says he was part of 7th Marines, 1st Battalion, Company C. He was 19 years old and from Fairbury, Nebraska.
We would appreciate any information from anyone who might have known him or anyone who was part of this company.
Thank you,
Deb Danielson
Keywords:
Entry: 43903
Subject: SISTER LOOKING FOR BIG BROTHER?
Cynthia Siegel wrote on June 19, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: ABERDEEN WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Please anyone knowing my big brother I would like information on him. His name was PFC Milton Eugene Lawson-Casualty key-17026, type of casualty: Hostile, died while missing in action (MIA). Inever met him, but hold a lot of love and memories of him; given to me by our mother. I want my family to have as much information as I can find about Milton.
Thank you for this site it is inspirational.
Keywords: B Co 1 BN 7 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV
Rank PFC E2
Chosen ReResevoir.
Entry: 43510
Subject: C/1/7 PERRY MERCER KIA 11/06/51
Kermit R. Mercer wrote on June 3, 2004
City and State: BROCKPORT NY
Unit: 1271ST AACS FRANCE 1954-1956
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: The family is looking for anyone who served with Perry. His body was returned and is buried across from my home in the Garland Cemetery Clarkson, NY near Brockport, NY.
We would like to hear from anyone who was with him.
Thanks, kermit mercer
Keywords:
Entry: 43509
Subject: C/1/7/ PERRY MERCER KIA 11/06/51
Kermit R. Mercer wrote on June 3, 2004
City and State: BROCKPORT NY
Unit: 1271
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 43166
Subject:
Richard McInerney wrote on May 20, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: anyone from the 7th reg 3rd ba. 1st division george co.
Keywords:
Entry: 43165
Subject:
Richard McInerney wrote on May 20, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 43120
Subject:
Virgil Sparks wrote on May 17, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: COPPERAS COVE TX
Unit: 1RST BN 7THMARINES 1RSTDIV. CHARLIE CO.
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Please I also was awarded a purple heart, I need to know if anyone remembers that? I have no proof. All my medals were destroyed in a fire.I would appreciate it, if anyone knew how I could
find out, to replace it.I have tried and asked the VA for two years and they say they have no proof,as all the military records were destroyed, in a fire.And, that it was too long ago, to do anything about it now.So, I'm at a dead end....
Thanks:
Virgil Sparks Jr.
Keywords: I also served on the Hill 495 in 1954
Entry: 43119
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER:VIRGIL SPARKS JR.
Virgil Sparks wrote on May 17, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: COPPERAS COVE TX
Unit: 1RST BN 7THMARINES 1RSTDIV. CHARLIE CO.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have known me.I was with the 1rstBN,7th Marines,1rst Marine Division,Charlie Company. I need to know someone!
PFC Virgil Sparks
Keywords: I served in Korea in 1954.
Entry: 40904
Subject: PFC DONALD S PURK
Mark Conrad wrote on February 15, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I acquired a Purple Heart medal, photos, and letters belonging to PFC Purk (originally from Dayton, Ohio), which states he was in C Company, 1/7 Marines and was wounded in action on 18 January 1968 near Quang Nam. His medal will become part of my museum displays, and I would like to learn more about him if anyone knew/fought with him.
Keywords:
Entry: 39224
Subject: BAKER 1-7
Richard Mapes wrote on December 17, 2003
City and State: HARWICH MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am using my son-in-law's email address for any information from fellow Marines who served with me.
Any information from others who served with me is greatly appreciated
Keywords: I served in Korea 1st Division Marines/Baker 1-7
Entry: 38062
Subject: C/1/7 CHARLES H. BAUER
Mary Beth Mann wrote on November 6, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: HELLO MY NAME IS BETH,
I WOULD LOVE ANY HELP. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET HIS RECORDS BUT RUNNING INTO A BRICK WALL, ALOT. MY DAD WAS MY WHOLE WORLD AND LAST SEPT.02 HE LOST HIS LAST BATTLE TO CANCER. I WOULD LOVE TO GET ALL THE INFORMATION I CAN FOR HIS GRANDDAUGHTERS. I DO KNOW HE WAS SHOT TWO TIMES AND WAS THE BRAVEST MARINE I KNOW. PLEASE, I HOPE SOMEONE KNOWS HIM.
Keywords: SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY DAD. CHARLES HERMAN BAUER. 1ST MARINE DIVISION, 7TH INFITANTRY,SUICIDE CHARLIE COMPANY. KOREA 1950-1955. I THINK.
Entry: 36769
Subject: IM LOOKING FOR INFO ON NY COMPANY
Joseph Stern wrote on September 7, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: BROOKLYN NY
Unit: 75MM RECOILLESS RILFE
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: please send me any info on them or myself joseph stern approximate time was november 1950. im waiting for a response. thank you and may god bless america
Keywords: last known at the chosen reservoir sgt.lambert,rascow,ramsey,sgt thereolth
Entry: 35982
Subject: NOVEMBER 4, 1951 INFORMATION
Thor And Donna Thorson wrote on August 1, 2003
City and State: ISSAQUAH WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am writing to you in hopes anyone can provide information on the Nov 4 1951 battles. My uncle Donald Turner was with the 14th infantry and was killed November 4, 1951. Any help is much appreciated.
A Marine from either either 5th Battalion 7th Regiment or 1st Battalion 7th Regiment confirmed the following story to John C. Cheek and he has included it in his book Stay Safe Buddy.
According to A letter sent to my grand parents he was killed manning twin 50’s when he couldn’t raise the gun height enough to shoot over the bodies of the enemy and they were over run. It also spoke of the Chinese wrapping their bodies with ace bandage like material so that even if you hit them it wouldn’t bring them down.
My Dad was never able to talk about his favorite brother and we would like to keep the family history intact.
Keywords: november 4 1951 14th infantry heartbreak
Entry: 35609
Subject: INFORMATION REQUEST
Chris Williams wrote on July 19, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello all, I am looking for any info concerning my grandfather. I understand that not many peopl would remember( I cannot remember a lot of people that I served with) My Grandfather's was SSgt. Hubert A. Williams (Willie) He was Killed in Action on 04/09/53. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Keywords: Baker CO 1/7
Entry: 35027
Subject: DID YOU KNOW MY DAD?
Tim Harper wrote on June 22, 2003
City and State: SAN MARCOS CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: As an adult, I've researched the Inchon landing and Chosen-Res. Any Veterans of this should be incredibly proud, as I am of my father. My Dad survived 30+ years in the Military with two tours of Vietnam after Korea. He spent the Winter of 1950-51 at the Chosen Res. His name was Rhodes Wayne Harper (Wayne) and was a machine gunner with the 1st Batt. 7th Marines. Wondering if anyone knew him then. He would have been about 21 years old at CHosen.
Tim
Keywords:
Entry: 33570
Subject: ATTACHED TO DOG,FOX, 5TH MARINES
Elgie Wells wrote on April 12, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: CONROE TX
Unit: 1ST DIV,3RD BTN,5TH MARINES 4.2 MORTARS
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Posting for my beloved Father. Need someone to tell me about his units. He told me as a child to
remember FOX and DOG. I was 10yrs old and asked him if he dug like a dog and his answer was "no but we lived like dogs". I never knew until these
past months what he meant.
His papers with his purple heart notification says
1/3/5 but from all my reading and his statement to me as a child indicates he was "attached" to "DOG or FOX". Does anybody out there remember
a tall middle aged man with a moustache and good
sense of humor that could drink a fish under the table? Was Veteran of WWII(Raider 4th battalion)
have pictures of the men listed below but dated in 53. Following paper trail that indicates he went to the 3rd div,1st battalion,4th marines. He
left the Marines in Camp LeJeune in 1956 and left
this world in 1963. God Bless the USMC and each of you boys that went to that Hell Hole.
Keywords: 17th replc USS Gen Weigel Feb8 1952, Bunker Hill
Wounded Aug 15,1952(back wound) WWII Marine Raider
known as "Punchy" Marine Feet boxing champ(early WWII) Sgt, Robinson,Sgt,Payne. Sgt."Snuffey Conley" .
Entry: 33117
Subject: INFORMATION PLEASE
Roger Durant wrote on March 27, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: WATERLOO IA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Information re: Lt. Peter Ariol USNR MC
Regimental Surgeon 7th Marine Regt.
1st Marine Division
KIA
Any awards for valor?
Thank you
Keywords:
Entry: 33036
Subject: BRAVO COMPANY FREINDS OF KENNETH MOONEY
Mary Mooney wrote on March 24, 2003
City and State: CHICO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad trained in San Diego, platoon #417 in 1952. He shipped out of San Fransisco to Korea, marched to the choson reservoir and lived. Then transfered to the UN and ROK HONOR GUARD 8230TH Army Unit where he guarded Gen. Chesty Puller and Gen. Maxwell Taylor. He was six foot three, black hair, green eyes, 220 - looked like a real Marine. If anybody knows my father I would love to hear any stories you could share.
Keywords: 1st bat, 7th reg, Bravo comp. Nickname-Mooney.
Entry: 32504
Subject: LOOKING FOR WOUNDED MARINE
Oscar Youngberg wrote on March 5, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: HADRWICK NJ
Unit: 7TH MARINES KOREA, 1953
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: PLEASE HELP ME FIND HIM.
Keywords: The Corpsman needed help carrying a Marine whose left leg had been blown-off at the thigh. We carried him down the hill, across the rice paddy, through the wire to a medical truck. He called-out "I don't want to die" over and over. This Marine was about six feet two inches tall, about 180 pounds, and spoke with a northern metropolitan accent. We told him that he wasn't going to die, and that he was going home now. We didn't have our names on our uniforms in those days. I didn't get his name. I had to carry more ammo and water up the hill again. It would be more than comforting to know that he survived. It was a brief encounter, but it is engraved in my memory forever.
Entry: 31458
Subject: BUDDIES FROM LONG AGO.
James B. (Jim) Ellis wrote on January 22, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Contact with anyone in weapons co. 1st batt. 7th marines 1st marine div. 1950 and 1951.
Keywords:
Entry: 31424
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES OF MY FATHER, PFC HERBERT SPALDING
Jenni Lenz wrote on January 20, 2003
City and State: BROKEN ARROW OK
Unit: DAD'S UNIT A/1/7
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father passed away November 13, 1999. I spent 10 years in the Corps (my first duty assignment was HqCo, HqBn 1st Marine Division). I am interested in conversing with anyone who may have known my father and could share memories of your time in Korea together--historical and personal. My father arrived in A/1/7 Korea in February 1952 and left Korea for the Philippines in 1953. In particular, the battle on May 28, 1952 would be of some interest. Also, interested in finding out the meaning of a word that my father said several times during his last hours.
Keywords:
Entry: 31423
Subject: WEAPONS CO., 1ST BATT., 7TH REG.
James B. (Jim) Ellis wrote on January 20, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for any info concerning this unit: Names, places and dates.
Keywords: Chosin
Entry: 31415
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO. ON MY BROTHER KIA 27 OCT.1952
Alan FitzGibbon wrote on January 20, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: CALABASH NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for information on my brother 2nd Lt.Laurie FitzGibbon Jr.KIA on Oct. 27,1952.
1st Marine Div.,7th Regt.,1st Bn.
Keywords:
Entry: 31411
Subject: ANYONE KNOW W.S. HEMPHILL
Christi Hemphill wrote on January 20, 2003
City and State:
Unit: 7TH MARINES, 1ST BATALLION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who knew my father-in-law, Wootton Stevenson (aka Sam, Speedy) Hemphill. He was in the 7th Marines, 1st Batallion, 1st Marine Division. He was in Chosin 9/20 - 12/21/1950, Hill 495 9/21 - 9/27/1952, Ungone 10/14 - 11/15/1952, Outpost Reno, Carson, Vegas 12/14 - 1/1/1953; Outpost Boulder Ciyt, East Berlin 5/18 - 6/14/53, and was discharged in 1955.
Keywords: W.S. Hemphill, Sam, Speedy, Chosin, Hill 495, Ungone, Reno, Carson, Boulder City, East Berlin, CID, State Dept. Courier
Entry: 31322
Subject: PASSED AWAY 01-11-2003
John Ontiveros JR. wrote on January 17, 2003
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit: A-1-7
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: John C. Ontiveros Ret USMC
age 72, passed away January 11, 2003.
The Funeral is today January 15 ‘ 2003 at 12:00 noon burial at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors.
Sgt. Ontiveros was a highly decorated veteran of the Korean War with three tours of duty. His medals include the Bronze Star with “V” for Valor, the Purple Heart Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation (1 Star), National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with 3 stars, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and the Good Conduct Medal.
Camp Pendleton, DI 1957-61
7th Marine Regiment - 1st Battalion - 1st Marine Division.
Keywords: Battle of Old Baldy
Entry: 30686
Subject: C 1-7 ANYONE REMEMBER JACK YOUNG
Jack Young wrote on December 26, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: OCALA FL
Unit: 1ST BAT./ 7TH MARINES /CHARLIE CO.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: My father (and I) are interested in finding fellow men he served with. Dad is a Marine, was in korea in Oct.of 1952 1st batt./7th marines/charlie co. He is particularly interested in finding HARLEY RAE HUBBARD,ROBERT YAMASAWKI, SGT. THOMPSON AND A MAN WITH THE LAST NAME OF WASNICK.
ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED;
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS.
Keywords: Dad received his purple heart..was wounded Oct.3,1952.Remembers buddys by the names of;Harley Rae Smith, Robert Yamasawki,a sgt. Thompson and another with the last name of wasnick.
Entry: 29312
Subject: LOOKING FOR PHOTOS OF W-1-7 52-53
John Scanlon JR. wrote on November 5, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: OCEANSIDE CA
Unit: W-1-7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for any photos of Weapons Co. personal
during this time period, I have personal rosters and would like to put faces with the names.
Keywords: I was a Flamethrower Operator,Anti-Tank Platoon
Weapons Co. 1st BN 7TH Marines 11/52--11/53