Entry: 10569
Subject: PFC WALTER F. KASTERKO
Denice Slippy wrote on July 23, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WITH ANY INFO ON WALTER F. KASTERKO. HE IS MY UNCLE ON MY MOTHER'S SIDE OF THE FAMILY. IF ANYONE WOULD HAVE KNOWN HIM OR WOULD HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT HIM, IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS!!
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Entry: 9951
Subject: 2 MED BN
Tom Smith wrote on June 29, 2000
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City and State: POUGHKEEPSIE NY
Unit: 2ND MED. BN.
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: 2ND MED. BN.
Keywords: Someplace, somewhere there are Marines that knew
Dick Backoff who was killed in Korea on Nov. 2, 1951 with A 1st Bn, 7th.
Also can anyone tell me about the action of Sept 11, 1951 in Korea?
Thanks
Tom Smith USMCR 1030172
Entry: 9822
Subject: STABLE ABLE
James R. (Jim) Skinner wrote on June 26, 2000
Deceased
City and State: NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: To honor our gallant Marines, Corpsmen, attached forward observers, FAC's, engineers and others who may have been attached to Stable Able when they paid the ultimate price for God, Corps and Country I am attempting to compile a "ROLL of HONOR" which I intend to post on my website at: http:// users.gibralter.net/~jrskin. I need help to do this. If you can recall a "Fallen Brother" please Email me as much info as you can recall about him so I can look him up in the KWP data.
Semper Fi! Jim
Keywords: Stable Able One Seven
Entry: 9428
Subject: C/1/7
Richard E. McDurmin wrote on June 17, 2000
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City and State: HONOLULU HI
Unit: C/1/7 - S-2/1/7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: New E-Mail address. Hashmark Pfc in 2d Plat/C/1/7 from 8/50 when formed @Pendleton;Co CO Capt DelaMar (John Morris later); PltLdr W.Neitschman? to 11/50;then Merrill Norton (WIA 11/24/50); SSgt Early Paine thereafter til Norton ret from hosp in 51. WIA 9/30/50 on Hill 121-not evac. Trf to Bn S-2 as Scout 5/51 (S-2 was Capt Bill Peck, son of Gen DeWitt Peck, CG,1stMarDiv 9/45-6/46); Jerry Moen was 2-Chief and John Hennion Chief Scout. Rotated 10/51.Left Corps 1/61-Ret Army 69. Here's health to You and to Our Corps!!!
Keywords: Korea: 50-51(C/1/7 and S2/1/7);61-63 502d MI Bn; 64-69 (502d MI Bn)
Entry: 9113
Subject: JAMES GLENDELL MORRIS C/1/7
Raymond Burch Lovely wrote on June 1, 2000
City and State: GARLAND TX
Unit: 483RD M-S GROUP, USAF
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I was a school mate of James' from elementary thru high school and would be interested in any information about his service in Korea and subsequent death.
Keywords: I am looking for anyone with information concerning James Glendell Morris, C Company, 7th Inf Rgt, Ist Marines Div., killed in Korea 10-17-51.
Entry: 9077
Subject: WPNS /1/7
Russell C. Satterfield wrote on May 31, 2000
Deceased
City and State: SANTA ANA CA
Unit: WPNS.CO 1BN7TH MAR,1STMAR,DIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: WPNS.CO 1BN7TH MAR,1STMAR,DIV
Keywords: Korea November 1951--November1952 Wpns Co 1/7
Entry: 8918
Subject: A/1/7 KOREA REUNION
James R. (Jim) Skinner wrote on May 25, 2000
Deceased
City and State: JACKSONVILLE NC
Unit: A/1/7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: A/1/7 will have a reunion in Las Vegas, NV. 22-24 October 2000. Contact Horace LiCausie, 3793 Satinwood Dr., Port St Lucie, FL. (561) 340-7645 or Email him at: franka17@webtv.net
Keywords: Stable Able
Entry: 8282
Subject: A/1/7
Larry (Butch) Lupo wrote on April 27, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: QUEENSBURY NY
Unit: ABLE CO. 1ST BATT 7TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA
Comments: Served with A/1/7 from May 1951 to May 1952.
Have been trying to locate Marines that I have served with during that time period especially Don Jackson, Dale Obermeyer, and George DeSha if you are out there drop me a line.
Semper Fi, Larry Lupo
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Entry: 8031
Subject: B/1/7 ENGINEERS
Michael J. Sullivan wrote on April 16, 2000
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City and State: OPPORTUNITY WA
Unit: BAKER CO. ENGRS. 1ST. BATT, 7TH., REG. 1ST MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: BAKER CO. ENGRS. 1ST. BATT, 7TH., REG. 1ST MAR DIV
Keywords: Looking for a guy named Felton. First name might be Don, or anyone else who made through tent #10. Felton was from Boston, me from NYC. Time of service in Korea was about '53 through '54. My thanks to anyone who might relate. Sully
Entry: 7556
Subject: C/1/7
Tom Wolverton wrote on March 19, 2000
City and State: HAMILTON NJ
Unit: C-1-7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: C-1-7
Keywords:
Entry: 7358
Subject: MARINE VET KOREA 1951-1952
Harold B. Vartikian wrote on March 6, 2000
City and State: LIVINGSTON CA
Unit: 3PLT/C-CO./1BN/7THMARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to make contact with Korea combat buddies from July 1951-April 1952
Keywords:
Entry: 6870
Subject: C/1/7
Dale H. Brown wrote on February 10, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: WATERVILLE ME
Unit: CHARLIE CO , 1ST BN , 7TH MARINE REGT, 1ST MARINE
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: CHARLIE CO , 1ST BN , 7TH MARINE REGT, 1ST MARINE
Keywords: June 51---June52
Entry: 6760
Subject: C COMPANY 1/7 1ST PLATOON
Pete Rendina wrote on February 6, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: SELBYVILLE DE
Unit: C COMPANY 1/7 1ST PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my unit from Oct. 52-July 53.
Keywords:
Entry: 6715
Subject: SON OF A-1-7 MARINE
Scott Welch wrote on February 5, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: HQMC C4
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Just checking in for muster. I noticed that one Marine was looking for my new address. Still being on active duty...I am still on the move. "Shoot-Move-Communicate"
Ultimate respect to all in the rememberance of the your service to the World 50 years ago.
For God, Country and Corps!
Very respectfully and Semper Fi,
MGySgt Scott Welch
USMC
Keywords: Son of William R. Welch, Jr. of A-1-7 from Sep~Dec 1950
Entry: 6523
Subject: A-1-7 USMC
Robert Beauvais wrote on January 29, 2000
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City and State: WORCESTER MA
Unit: A-1-7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Went to Korea 23 1/2 draft. BAR man with Able Co.
WIA on the Hook Oct 27, 1952 evacuated to Hospital
Ship USS Repose in Inchon Harbor, ended tour of
duty with 1st Combat Service Group in Ascom City,
Korea. Returned to USA on Ship Gen. Pope in July,
1
Keywords: Nickname (BO) Hook A-1-7
Entry: 6144
Subject: 7TH REGIMENT 1ST BN
Juanita Tracy wrote on January 11, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: SALEM MO
Unit: 7TH REGIMENT FIRST DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: My father was wounded in his in his leg Sept.12 1951 . He was shipped to Hawaiian Hospital and received a purple heart. Would love any or all information i can on him. He died 1991 so any info. would be great
Keywords: NICKNAME WAS RADISH, 7TH REGIMENT 1ST BN PVT. FIRST CLASS Kenneth John Landert of the Marine corps.
Entry: 5725
Subject: H AND S CO WHEELER KIA 1953
Emil Chovan wrote on December 19, 1999
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City and State:
Unit: H - S COMPANY.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: H and S COMPANY.
Keywords: North of Seoul. Looking for gravesite.
Entry: 5544
Subject: C/1/7
Dale H. Brown wrote on December 9, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: WATERVILLE ME
Unit: C CO, 1ST BN, 7TH MARINE S, 1ST MARINE DIV.
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Time in Korea----June 1951-June 1952
Keywords:
Entry: 5425
Subject: SON OF LOWELL LEIN LOOKING
Shane Lein wrote on December 3, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: SACHSE TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Anyone know Lowell Lein. I believe he was in the 7th Marines. BAR/Machine Gunner.
E-mail me if you do. Thanks.
Keywords:
Entry: 5374
Subject: A COMPANY, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION
Richard Welch wrote on November 30, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: MCCONNELSVILLE OH
Unit: A COMPANY 7TH MARINE REGIMENT, 1ST MARINE DIVISIO
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Need information on who may remember a battle called Dagmar Hill? Friend served from 1-52 thru 1-54. Can't find documentation of battles for this unit during these times. Need info.
Keywords: Dagmar Hill?
Entry: 5372
Subject: LT.COL. RAYMOND DAVIS
Frank L. Swan wrote on November 30, 1999
City and State: ESCONDIDO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I would like to know if Lt.Col. Ray Davis (1/7's Battalion C.O. in Nov. 1950) is still alive and, if so, where he is.
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Entry: 5323
Subject: A/1/7 SEPT.-52 TO NOV.-53
Ernie Pearson wrote on November 27, 1999
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I have a friend by the name of James(Jim) Burge who served in the A/1/7 from Sept.-52 to Nov.-53. He is very tall and was a B.A.R. man. Came over on the Marine Serpent and came back on the General John Pope. Remembers the Sgt. Malacky and a Oheagon from his unit. If anyone has any info on his unit please reply. Thanks!
Keywords: THE HOOK, Marine Serpent, General John Pope
Entry: 5302
Subject: B/1/7 OR AT 7
Edward Ryan wrote on November 26, 1999
City and State: NEW LEBANON NY
Unit: B/1/7 OR AT 7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Please route all inquiries through this email address, It is my daughters and I do not use these computers well.
I am wondering if anyone else is looking.
Keywords: Bunker hill, reno , vegas, bloody ridge
chosin, mun sun ne, carson
1952-1953
Entry: 4921
Subject: 1ST BN.7TH MARINES ASSOCIATION
Charles W. McKellar wrote on November 14, 1999
City and State: LEESBURG FL
Unit: A-1-7, H-S 1-7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I maintain the data base of the 1st Bn 7th Marines
Association (Korea 1950-1953). We are an informal group, no officers, no bylaws, no dues, no nothing but getting together every couple of years to become reaquainted with old frinds have a few, tell a few lies and just have a good time.
Our last reunion was in Palm Springs (29 in 99) with a day spent at 29 Palms with the young Marines of todays 1-7.
Our next reunion is in May of 2001 in Branson MO.
If you are not curently a member of the association please drop me a line so we can add you to our mailing list.
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Entry: 4655
Subject: WPNS/1/7
William A. (Bill) Steinacher wrote on November 9, 1999
City and State: MANORVILLE NY
Unit: WPNS. CO. 1ST BATT. 7TH.MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marines
Comments: Looking for the following men Wally Piatek from California.Wife's name was Beverly He was an A/B seaman and was drafted in Korea.Wound up in my platoon in Korea a year later. Pete Skremetta a shrimp boat man from Bolixi, Miss.Robert Colville last address New Jersey
26th replacement draft. Landed in Wonson Harbor on 2/52 up on H-884 attached to B Co.Was a flame -thrower operator.Survived the 5/28/52 raid as well as the Hook.Finished up at the Gate. Looking for some of the men I served with.
Keywords: a/k/a as Heinie. Hook,5/28/52,and a few more I can't recall.I was in the 17th.replacement draft.
Entry: 4504
Subject: C/1/7
Ralph Smith wrote on November 7, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: DOUGLASVILLE GA
Unit: C/1/7
Service or Relationship: Marines
Comments: Looking for anyone who was in C/1/7 and on "THE HOOK" Oct. 26, 1952. I was there and was wounded. I can recall 2 names. A black marine
BAR man named RUMMAGE and a white cpl named
HOFFERT. I was also a cpl at the time. We were hit pretty hard that night and I ended up on a hospital ship in Inchon harbor. Any one who was there please reply. rsmith73@bellsouth.net
Keywords: THE HOOK---WARSAW--RONSON---SEATTLE
Entry: 4127
Subject: A-1-7 - HAROLD MULHAUSEN
Harold L. (Muley) Mulhausen wrote on November 6, 1999
City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK
Unit: A-1-7-1ST DIV. 1950-1951 KOREA
Service or Relationship: Marines
Comments: A-1-7-1ST DIV. 1950-1951 KOREA
Keywords:
Entry: 3942
Subject: WPNS/1/7
John Scanlon JR. wrote on November 4, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: OCEANSIDE CA
Unit: WEAPONS CO 1STBN 7TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marines
Comments: I was in weapons co. 1st bn.7th marines attached to "charlie"co as flamethrower operator,like to hear from anyone in same outfit.names that come to mind are Silvey-Lutz-Madden-Doll-Trice
Keywords: central korea 1952
Entry: 3713
Subject: W/1/7
John Scanlon JR. wrote on October 24, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: OCEANSIDE CA
Unit: WPNS CO.1STBN 7TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with weapons co.
1st Bn 7threg.from 52 to 53 attached to "c" co.
Flamethrower Oper. And later 3.5 rocket launcher
gunner.Attended Sniper school and was attached to
A-B-C companies at various times
Keywords: hook
Entry: 3699
Subject: 'I' CO 1/7 MARINES
Pege Winkel wrote on October 16, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: NE
Unit: 'I'CO 1/7TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My husband Gerard A Winkel was in Korea 7 months before he was WIA 7 Oct. 1952 for which he received the Purple Heart.
Many years later he was diagnosed with Post Traumatic War Syndrome...which he has struggled since Korea...
He is from Pgh,Pa. I don't know if anyone was left from the ambush or not.
Anyone out there who was in I Company?
Thanks Pege
Keywords: "I" Company 1st and 7th Marines
Entry: 3627
Subject: C/1/7 53
Frederick Cole wrote on September 3, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: LYNN MA
Unit: C/1/7, A/1/9
Service or Relationship: Marines
Comments: Marines who served with my Dad 2ndLt/1stLt Fred Cole in C/1/7/ and A/1/9 in Japan and Korea 53-55
Keywords: C/1/7, A/1/9
Entry: 3538
Subject: A/1/7
Charles G. Eagan wrote on August 20, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: MIDLAND MD
Unit: US MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marines
Comments: US MARINES
Keywords: 7th Marines-the Hook- Tae Dak San- AVA- Ungok- Warsaw-MIA's- Phu-Bai- Det Alfa- Hue- I Corps etc.
Entry: 3534
Subject: A/1/7 THE HOOK
Warren McVey wrote on August 19, 1999
City and State: KS
Unit: 1ST BATTALION, 7TH MARINES, A COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Marines
Comments: 1ST BATTALION, 7TH MARINES, A COMPANY
Keywords: The Hook, July 1951 thru July 1952, 1st Battaltion, 7th Marines, Able Company
Entry: 3410
Subject: ALBERT W HAZELTON JR KIA 12/02/50 B/1
Robert (Bob) Hazelton wrote on August 10, 1999
City and State: RICHFIELD SPRINGS NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force
Comments: Brother of PFC Albert W Hazelton Jr USMC 668831
KIA Dec 02, 1950 Chosen Resvoir
Keywords:
Entry: 3229
Subject: DAVID RAY BICKLEY - KIA - NOVEMBER 1950
Wayne Bickley wrote on July 4, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: SALT LAKE CITY UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My interest in the 1st Marines is to find anyone who knew my uncle, David Ray Bickley, who was killed in Korea in November, 1950.
I found his name in the casualties, the first record I've seen of his service other than family records.
The family knows no particulars of his death or the actions in which he was engaged at the time. Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you for creating this site.
Wayne Bickley
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Entry: 3013
Subject: A/1/7
Charles G. Eagan wrote on April 27, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: MIDLAND MD
Unit: ABLE CO 1ST BN,7TH MARINES
Service or Relationship:
Comments: ABLE CO 1ST BN,7TH MARINES
Keywords:
Entry: 2958
Subject: C/1/7
Stan Sierzchula wrote on April 18, 1999
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City and State:
Unit: C/1/7
Service or Relationship:
Comments: C/1/7
Keywords:
Entry: 2882
Subject: A/1/7
Kenneth Stelzel wrote on April 7, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: KEWASKUM WI
Unit: A-1-7
Service or Relationship:
Comments: A-1-7
Keywords:
Entry: 2725
Subject: B/1/7
Joseph Dempsey wrote on March 27, 1999
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City and State:
Unit: B/1/7/1MAR.DIV.
Service or Relationship:
Comments: B/1/7/1MAR.DIV.
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Entry: 2582
Subject: C/1/7 JAN 51 - 52
Harold Spedding wrote on March 3, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: TUCKERTON NJ
Unit: C-1-7, 1ST. MARINE DIVISON
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Enlisted USMC 6-21-49, Platoon 38, Parris Island. Stationed at Lakehurst NAS, and B-1-7, Camp Lejeune. Served in C-1-7, !st. Mar. Div. from January 1951 until January 1952, with 60 mm Mortar Platoon. Left Korea with rank of Sgt. Last duty station was Marine Corps Forwarding Depot, Portsmouth, VA. Discharged 4-30-52.
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Entry: 2571
Subject: W/1/7 JAN 1 52
Eugene Kane wrote on March 3, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: LAWRENCEVILLE GA
Unit: 1ST MARINE DIVISION
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My Dad is Eugene E. Kane. He arrived in Korea on 1/1/52 with the 1st Marine Division, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. I would like to get contacted by anyone who served with my father.
Thanks! - Elizabeth G. Carter
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Entry: 2348
Subject: WPNS/1/7
William A. (Bill) Steinacher wrote on January 10, 1999
City and State: MANORVILLE NY
Unit: WEAPONS 1 BATT 7TH MARINES
Service or Relationship: MARINES
Comments: Memory is starting to fade.
26th replacement draft. Landed in Wonson Harbor on 2/52 up on H-884 attached to B Co.Was a flame -thrower operator.Survived the 5/28/52 raid as well as the Hook.Finished up at the Gate. Looking for some of the men I served with.
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Entry: 2336
Subject: A/1/7 AND H AND S CO
Leonard R. Shifflette wrote on January 8, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: HARRISONBURG VA
Unit: ACO LSTBN - H-SCO LSTBN 7THMAR
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Enjoyed your web sight. I retired from the Corps
on 1Apr70, with 22 years of service. I was an
enlisted Marine for 16 years prior to receiving my commision. Keep up the good work and glad we are not still known as the forgotten ones. "Shifty"
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Entry: 2305
Subject: JOHN BALKOVIC - C/1/7
John Balkovic wrote on January 2, 1999
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City and State: OMAHA NE
Unit: C/ 1 / 7
Service or Relationship:
Comments: C/ 1 / 7
Keywords:
Entry: 1967
Subject: C/1/7 FROM AUGUST,1950 TO JULY, 1951
Frank Trepanier wrote on November 20, 1998
Email Update Needed
City and State: SEBRING FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: SERVED WITH C/1/7 FROM AUGUST,1950 TO JULY, 1951. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FLEMING WHO WAS FROM UNION, NEW JERSEY AT THE TIME OF HIS ENLISTMENT. ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM JOEL W. HEALY. BOTH OF THESE MARINES SERVED IN "C" COMPANY
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Entry: 1834
Subject: 1/7 INFO
Herman Sobel wrote on November 20, 1998
City and State: BOYNTON BEACH FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: ANY INFO ON 1 ST BAT 7TH REG 1ST MARINE DIV?
Keywords:
Entry: 1811
Subject: NAVY COMBAT CAMERAMAN FO/1/7
Jay Skidmore wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: TACOMA WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I WAS A NAVY COMBAT CAMERAMAN ASSIGNED TO THE 1/7 FORWARD AIR CONTROLER TO FILM THEIR ACTIVITIES AND THE AIR STIKES PRIOR TO AND DURING THE CHOSEN RESEVOIR CAMPAIGN. CAPT. DAN HOLLAND USMC WAS OINC OF THE GROUP.
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Entry: 1473
Subject: B/1/7 FEB 52 - MAR 53
Bruce J. Park wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: JACKSON MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I served with B co. 1st Bn.7th Mar. 1st Mar.Div.FMF from Feb.1952-Mar.1953. Would like to hear from anyone from B co. 7th Mar. 1st Mar. Div in that period of time.
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Entry: 1456
Subject: A/1/7 53-54
Robert F. (Bob) Osborne wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: PEORIA AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: A-1-7-1
Parris Island 1953
Pendleton 1953-54
Korea
Keywords:
Entry: 1158
Subject: 1/7
Saul Robert (Bob) Licker wrote on November 20, 1998
City and State: SAN DIMAS CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHOSIN FEW AND WAS JUST SURFING THE NET FOR KOREAN WAR INFO.
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