Entry: 79554
Subject: LOOKING FOR MARINES WHO KNEW RICHARD A PEARCE GEORGE CO KIA 19JULY53
Wallace Stewart wrote on July 6, 2011
City and State: SEBASTOPOL CA
Unit: BAKER CO 1ST MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I would like to meet anyone who knew him..He arrived in Korea with the 33rd replacement draft and assigned to George Co.
Keywords: Dick was a high school friend, we joined the Corp together. I think he was KIA on Op Berlin or East Berlin. He was married with one child, but I've lost touch with his family
Entry: 79544
Subject: K 3/7 2ND PLT.
Daniel Maxey wrote on July 6, 2011
City and State: WESTPORT CA
Unit: KILO CO. 3/7 2ND PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: If anyone out there can remember where we deployed to and what the time frames were, I am trying to put together a booklet for my kids showing them all the places we went. Thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 79496
Subject: BLOODY GEORGE
Greg Corrigan wrote on July 2, 2011
City and State: REDLANDS CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: My father-in-law Howard Wolske, USMC, mentioned that he was with Bloody George in a battle I think he called Boulder City, 1953. He received two Purple Hearts, one for a concussion and one for a mortar wound.
Keywords: Bloody George 1953
Entry: 79453
Subject: LOOKING FOR IND,
Thomas Davis SR. wrote on June 28, 2011
City and State: CLAYTON N,
Unit: USMC
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: bronx ny
Keywords: linkon, george waslinko ,wounded sept 1950 hospital japan,shrapnal in ass.
Entry: 79431
Subject: GEORGE-3- SEVENTH
James E. (Jim) Nicholson JR. wrote on June 26, 2011
City and State: ROCKWALL TX
Unit: GEORGE-3-7 IST MARINE DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: wounded 2 sept. 1951 helecoptered out to uss haven practicing medicine in greenville,texas since 1960
Keywords: mcrd oct-dec, 1950, tent camp 2 jan-feb 1951
6th replacement draft george company 7th on march5 carried bar through oporations ipper,operation killer, chinese spring offensive,operation mousetrap,operation punchbowl
Entry: 79384
Subject: JESSE EARL PULLEY
Johnaton Pulley wrote on June 21, 2011
City and State: LAWRENCEBURG TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my Uncle in Korea. PFC Jesse Earl Pulley 7 1st div. Marines. He was killed 03-29-1953. Was looking for any info on how or where he was killed or anyone who may have pictures of him.
Keywords: PFC Jesse Earl Pulley 7 1st div. Marines
Entry: 79357
Subject: WHO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED TO HM2 RICHARD RONCZKOWSKI, H CO 3/7
Andrew Aguinaga wrote on June 19, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who knows what happened to my cousin in
Korea or pictures of him in Korea. I am doing this for my
grandfather who last seen Richard when they both left home on
leave. I am also a veteran of OIF/OEF. If anyone knows anyone
who served with Richard Ronczkowski in H company 3/7 Oct 7
1952 is the day he went MIA according to records, Please contact
me.
Keywords: HM2 Ronczkowski, Richard. H co 3/7
Entry: 78183
Subject: INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER
Charles Ray JR. wrote on March 14, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: MCRC, 1ST MCD, RS BUFFALO
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone that served with my Grandfather PFC Alton G. Ray from Alabama, he was with I co 3rd BN
and was KIA on 9 Jul 1953. Please contact me, My grandmother remarried almost immediately, severing all ties to that side of the family and I know nothing about him. i am Currently a GySgt in the U.S. Marines and i would like to know his story. Thank you and Semper Fi.
Keywords: I CO, 3rd BN, 1st MARDIV,
7th Marine Regiment
Entry: 78155
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON DONALD JESSE YATES
Lisa Cucinella wrote on March 12, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, I'm looking for any information or Donald Jesse Yates, Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division during the Korean War.
Thank you!
Keywords: Donald Jesse Yates, Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division during the Korean War.
Entry: 76829
Subject: G-3-7
Richard Hankins wrote on November 17, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with my grandfather and/or has pictures of him. Jimmy Lee "Tex" Hayes
Keywords: Tex Tombstone McAtee Nicholson
Entry: 75698
Subject: WEAPONS COMPANY 3/7 KOREA
David Halstead wrote on August 4, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: REDFIELD AR
Unit: WEAPONS COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 75404
Subject: G-3-7 PHOTOS
Robyn Price wrote on July 9, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Texas A and M University-Commerce has created a digital library collection of one veteran's experience while in the Korean War. Included are photos of many of the men he served with, propaganda leaflets, and Korean and Chinese money.
http://dmc.tamu-commerce.edu/cdm4/browse.php?CISOROOT=%2Fawe-korea
Keywords: Camp Pendleton, Inchon, Uijongbu, Seoul, Frozen Chosin, Masan, Pohang Guerrilla Hunt, Operation Killer, Operation Ripper, Chinese Spring Offensive, Operation Mousetrap, Punchbowl, Imjin River, Hongchon, Bunker War, Outpost War, Hill 1052, Hill 11, Hill 1167, Hill 1240, Hill 1419, Hill 1425, Hill 1426, Hill 1520, Hill 1542, Hill 602, Hill 607, Hill 854, Hill 891, Hill 987
Entry: 75206
Subject: SGT WILLIAM 'CHET' ENRIGHT, I/3/7
David Kornaus wrote on June 24, 2010
City and State: SANTA BARBARA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I/3/7:
Anyone recall Sgt William "Chet" Enright (called Gunny) MIA 12/2/50, Weapons Platoon Sgt, acting gunny I/3/7 at hill 1542, held off Chinese to allow company to escape.
Keywords: I/3/7, Hill 1542, 12/2/1950
Entry: 74960
Subject: 1ST SGT WILLIAM T FARRAR, JR, 4/7TH 1ST MARDIV
William Farrar III wrote on June 4, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Searching for anyone who knew my father, William T.
Farrar,Jr. as W.O. he was adjutant of 1st Joint Assault
Signal Company, 4th FMF, then assigned 5th Amphib.
reduced to E-7 after WWII. Assigned lst Marine Div, I
believe it was 4/7th, it was I believe a reserve outfit
and he was 1st sgt.Have picture of him at Inchon,
service record states Capture and securing of Seoul,
Korea. Paricipated in the Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin
Campaign, 21 Sep 50 to ll Dec 50 Participated in ops
against enemy in south and central Korea 14 Dec 50 to
14 Jun 51.
WIA 8 Mar 51, Wonju Area
WIA 28 May 51 Central Korea
WIA 8 Jun 51 W/M scrotum and legs (I think this was
Hwanchon Reservoir).
This site does not mention 4th Battalion, yet I have
him assigned to 4/7th on his service records, copies of
which I obtained from SecNAV.
Did anyone know my father?
Keywords: 4th Battalion, 7th Regiment lst Div USMC, Hwachon
Reservoir
Entry: 74951
Subject: FROSTBITE
Gilbert White wrote on June 4, 2010
City and State: SUCCASUNNA NJ
Unit: WPNSCO 3RD BN 7THMARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone who was treated for frostbite that has effected their limbs later on in life.
Has anyone applied for the Purple Heart for frostbite before the Secretary of the Navy changed the ruling on March 27, 1951 that frostbite would no longer be eligible for the Purple Heart.
Any information would be welcomed.
Keywords: Nick Name Slim
Marine Reserves Dover New Jersey May 1949
Weapons Co 2nd Infantry Camp Pendleton CA September 1950
Weapons Co 3rd Battalion 7th Marines November 1950
Entry: 74642
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON CPL CHARLES MCBRIAN JR.MIA ,MICHIGAN 7TH MARINE REG. H CO 3BN 1ST MARINE DIV.
Brenda Hayes wrote on May 10, 2010
City and State: WYOMING MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have remembered my uncle Chuck in the Korean War and who may have seen him just prior to him missing.I heard there was a serviceman in California who seen him just prior to his missing on the West side of The chosen Reservior.Would like to know any details for my father.(his brother Dan McBrian)
Keywords: CPL Charles McBrian JR.
7th marine Reg. H CO 3BN 1st Marine Division MIa Novemeber ,1950
Entry: 74239
Subject: LESTER WILLIAMS
Pam Potter wrote on April 6, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Looking for anyone who may have known my Uncle Lester David Williams. He was seriously wounded and died of those wounds (KIA) on 8-15-52. Western Outposts in Korea. We would like to know what kind of man he was.
Entry: 73922
Subject: LOOKING FOR GEORGE SHUTTZ
Russ Sanderson JR. wrote on March 14, 2010
City and State: BEREA OH
Unit: G-3-7 FIRST MARINE DIVISION 53-54
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: George Shultz lived in Illinois. Was a freind of mine that I lost touch with. He called my son looking for me back in the 70's. I was gone deer hunting never able to call him back, son wrote down wrong number.
Keywords: 60 mm mortar
Entry: 73398
Subject: PFC DEWAYNE LAYFETTE RICHARDS KIA, WESTERN OUTPOST, 27 OCT 1952
Don Richards wrote on February 2, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: This fallen Marine is my Uncle...I never knew him...he was killed 8 years before I was born. As I have recently retired from the Navy, I am asking questions about my family history and our "veterans".
Little is known about my Uncle, Dewayne Richards, and nothing is known about his military service.
If anyone knows "anything" about my uncle (from boot camp to his death) it would be most appreciated. All I have is a picture. I fear his memory will be lost if I cannot discover some information soon. God bless all who have served and/or honor our military veterans.
Keywords: PFC DEWAYNE FAYETTE RICHARDS
7th Marine Regiment
I CO 3 BN
1st Marine Division
Marines
Hostile, Died (KIA)
Date Of Loss: October 27, 1952
Service Number: 1251199
GRAND RAPIDS, MN
Location of Loss: WESTERN OUTPOSTS
Born: November 22, 1929
Entry: 73349
Subject: 'ACCORDION WAR'
Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on January 30, 2010
City and State: ESTERO FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: A REALLY GREAT READ FOR ANYONE, AND 7TH.MARINES
SHOULD HAVE A GREAT FEEL FOR THIS BOOK BY; CHARLES
HUGHES. FOR AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY,CONTACT CHARLES
HUGHES AT; 2303 ELAINE ST., ARKADELPHIA,AR 71923.
LEATHERNECK MAGAZINE,STATES; A GIFTED WRITER---THIS
BOOK IS HARD TO PUT DOWN---THE WRITING IS TERRIFIC.
KOREAN WAR PROJECT NEWSLETTER,STATES; A GRIPPING
WORK, AND A MUST READING.
Keywords: "LIFE AND DEATH IN A MARINE RIFLE COMPANY"------------
"KOREAN WAR"-----(H/3/7)-----------------------
"ACCORDING WAR",BY; CHARLES HUGHES-----------------
Entry: 72788
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY MEMBERS OF I-3-7 1953
Chris Moloney wrote on December 15, 2009
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I-3-7 at BERLIN OUTPOSTS/EAST BERLIN JULY 1953. Need
information for family. Please contact, if you or
someone you know was in unit. Commander was Lieutenant
Kenneth E. Turner
Keywords: Looking for information on a member of your unit. I-3-7
around the Outpost Berlin/East Berlin area in JULY 1953.
Please contact Chris
Entry: 72765
Subject: INFO ON SSGT WIILLIAM ULLMAN
Chris Moloney wrote on December 13, 2009
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Dear all,
I am looking for information on my great-uncle, William Ullman, including picutres of his service unit. Served with I Co in 1953 and was KIA July 19, 1953 near Outpost Berlin. Was found and repatriated 9 months later, along with fellow Marines V. Rosetto and C. Nowoczynski. Previously served around Punchbowl in 1951, possibly with Weapons Company, 3nd B, 7th Marine. Was wounded 4x. We know very little of his time in Korea, have no pictures of his Co, etc. We would greatly appreciate any info or suggestions for further research.
SSGT Ullman was a platoon leader, though we do not know which platoon. was wounded around July 12 1953 near Ganjii-Dong, Korea.
Thanks, God bless.
Chris
Keywords: SSGT William Ullman, I CO, 3nd B, 7th marine; Victor J. Rosetto, Carl A. Nowoczynski, Fred Gabriel; Outpost Berlin; Punchbowl;
Entry: 72659
Subject: LOOKING FOR SGT ROBERT NESBIT CLARK
Emil Schell JR. wrote on December 5, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAVANNAH GA
Unit: USMC
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: B.CO YANKS 1ST MAR DIV
Entry: 72474
Subject: KOREA JULY 1953
Bonnie Davis wrote on November 22, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: WINTER HAVEN FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: If you know anything about Daniel T. Whalen time in Korea please email me. 1953 "I" Co., 3rd Bn,7th Reg.,1st Mar. Div. July.
Thank You.
Bonnie D.
Keywords: Did anyone know Daniel T. Whalen in Korea in 1953? He was my brother from Fulton,N.Y. What about outpost Berlin? Was MIA later KIA on July 19, 1953 with most of his unit on some hill I was told. Never recoverd. Certificate of death says details unknown # 8611.
If you have any details pleas email me.
Thank you
Bonnie D.
Entry: 72462
Subject: H CO. 3RD BN 7TH MAR IST DIV
Robert Sullivan wrote on November 21, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: FREMONT CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: My dad was a 17 year old kid who fought in the Korean War. The stories are horrible what he went through. Twice decorated with a purple heart and brass medal, he suffered a concussion from the bombs blowing up so close to him so he doesn't remember the names of anyone that was in his group.If you remember "Sully" from Hawaii and in the war from 52-53 please email us. That would be wonderful. Just to let all of you know that I am so proud of my dad and all of the service men who fought in this war. Thanks to all of you. Bob Sullivan's daughter Dee Dee
Keywords: H CO 3RD BN 7TH MAR IST DIV
Entry: 72371
Subject: WPNS/3/7
Robert (BOB) Langford wrote on November 15, 2009
Deceased
City and State: MESQUITE NV
Unit: WEPONSCO3RDBAT7TH 1 DIV
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: just wondering if any are still around?
Keywords: buda,dec 50 t0 dec 51 usmcr colo
ford, harley, machine gun section
Entry: 72202
Subject: WHER ARE THEY NOW
Robert (Bob) Langford wrote on November 4, 2009
Deceased
City and State: MESQUITE NV
Unit: WEPONS CO 3RD BAT 7TH 1AT MAINE DIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: would be nice to hear from anyone in the outfit
Keywords: korea dec 50 to dec 5l, chubby checks, 1st helecopter assult landing 5 battles, winter,spring sumer, fall winter. rob roy john porter,don slegale ,
harley .
Entry: 72195
Subject: INFO ON SGT. RUSSELL ANDREWS
Russell Andrews JR. wrote on November 3, 2009
City and State: ST LOUIS MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was part of G company 3rd battalion, 7th marines. He was in Korea from Dec. 1950-Oct. 1951. I'm looking for information on him. I have a stack of photos he took while in Korea. One photo is of his platoon leader. He wrote on the photo that his name was Tom and that he was killed on the punch bowl operation. He says Tom was a "real Marine.
Thanks,
Russ Andrews
Keywords: Wonju, punchbowl, russell andrews
Entry: 71931
Subject: PLEASE HELP: INFO ON SSGT WILLIAM ULLMAN
Christopher Moloney wrote on October 12, 2009
City and State: SILVER SPRING MD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: SSGT William Ullmann (mispelled Ullman) MIA/KIA July 19, 1953
I CO, 3rd BAT, 7th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division
Our family knows nothing about what happened to my great-uncle. He was reported MIA for nine months (presumably KIA on July 19, 1953). We would love to hear from anyone who served with or might have know him to help us deal with his loss. He was originally from Wyckoff, NJ and had a sister named Ruth who is still alive.
Please help if you can, any information will be looked at.
Thanks,
Chris Moloney
Keywords: SSGT William Ullmann
I CO, 3rd Bat, 7th Marine, 1st Marine Div
Wyckoff, NJ
MIA/KIA July 19, 1953
Sister: Ruth Ullmann Moloney
Entry: 71723
Subject: G-3-7, 2ND PLATOON
James Havens SR. wrote on September 23, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: CONWAY AR
Unit: G CO 3RD BN 7TH MARINE REGT 1ST MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: i would love to hear from anyone in my unit when we were in korea, from jan 1954 -1955 respectively
Keywords: 39th replacement draft
Entry: 71722
Subject: G-3-7, 2ND PLATOON
James Havens SR. wrote on September 23, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: CONWAY AR
Unit: G CO 3RD BN 7TH MARINE REGT 1ST MAR DIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: i would love to hear from anyone in my unit when we were in korea, from jan 1954 -1955 respectively
Keywords: 39th replacement draft
Entry: 71663
Subject: ROBERT LEE BACHELDER
Linda Willis wrote on September 18, 2009
City and State: ACWORTH GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for my birth father. His name is Robert Lee Bachelder and he was at Jacksonville, N.C., in 1951. He was married to Hope Stevens, and I've been told that she ran away with me, and put me up for adoption without his knowledge or permission. I'm not 100% sure of his information, except that he was stationed there in '51. I believe he was born in Maine,in 1934, and married in Maine on July 7, 1951.
Keywords: Robert Bachelder,..also there at the same time that he was...John Perry Taylor, and Donald House
Entry: 71662
Subject: ROBERT LEE BACHELDER
Linda Willis wrote on September 18, 2009
City and State: ACWORTH GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for my birth father. His name is Robert Lee Bachelder and he was at Jacksonville, N.C., in 1951. He was married to Hope Stevens, and I've been told that she ran away with me, and put me up for adoption without his knowledge or permission. I'm not 100% sure of his information, except that he was stationed there in '51. I believe he was born in Maine,in 1934, and married in Maine on July 7, 1951.
Keywords: Robert Bachelder,..also there at the same time that he was...John Perry Taylor, and Donald House
Entry: 71444
Subject: SANS OF IWO JIMA MOVIE
James Arens wrote on August 29, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: AUSTIN MN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: my dad was in the movie sans of iwo jima filmed in korea in 1949 . i have a sgined picture of the 7th with john wayne forrest tucker wally castle and john agar. i have it in getting it restored it is very expensive to have done if anyone would like a copy to help me cut the cost please get in touch with me
Keywords:
Entry: 71415
Subject: I/3/7 1952 BUNKER HILL
Eric Trenck wrote on August 26, 2009
City and State: MURRELLS INLET SC
Unit: I/3/7
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Served USMC 2/6/1951 until 4/15/1959
I/3/3 3rd Marine Div. 1951-1952 Camp Pendelton
I/3/7 1st Marine Div. 1952 Korea
Mabs 11 Mag 11 1st Marine Air Wing 1957-58-59
Keywords: Served in I/3/7 in 1952. 20th replacement draft.
Bunker Hill, Wounded on the hook 10/2/52
Entry: 70917
Subject: KOREA DEC 50 T0 DEC51 WPNS CO
Bob Langford wrote on July 16, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: MANILA UT
Unit: WEPONS CO 3RD BAT 7TH 1ST DIV
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: any one with wepons co 3rd bat 7th nachine gun sect leader
Keywords: buda,chubby checks, harley,link, dec 25th 50 to dec 20th 51
Entry: 70702
Subject: INFO ON MY FATHER PFC GORDON ACKLY LITTLEFIELD FROM CHARLESTON, SC
Mary Ciccarello wrote on June 25, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: EDGEWATER FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would like any information on him. I am his only daughter/child and know nothing of his family. He and my mother were not getting along at the time and she has no info on him because he was estranged from his family and raised by a guardian. Even military info would be of interest.
Keywords: ICO 3BN 7 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV, KIA 3/17/51 IN AN AMBUSH
Entry: 70105
Subject: HELPING DAD
Jackie Meckel wrote on May 9, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad is suffering from memory loss and I am trying to document everything I cam from him, but would be interested in stories from others that remember him.
His name is John (Jack) Rogers and he was originally from Canada and moved to the states as a teen. After graduating from High school he joined the Marines. His Drill Sargeant was named PFC L.W. Snyder (JDI)
at the San Diego, CA boot camp.
Keywords: Item Company 3rd Battalion 7th Marines DMZ 1954
Entry: 69144
Subject: LOOKING FOR CEASAR F. MARQUES INFO
Lisa Mischenko wrote on February 15, 2009
City and State: SILVERDALE WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Does anyone remember my father? He is PFC Ceasar F. Marques, originally from Massachusettes. He served during the Korean War from 1952-1954. He was with "G" Company 3rd battalion, 2nd Mar, FMF, CLNC "Med" Cruise, and then 3rd Battalion 7th Marines, in Korea.
Keywords:
Entry: 69143
Subject:
Lisa Mischenko wrote on February 15, 2009
City and State: SILVERDALE WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I am trying to find out what actions the "I" Company 3rd Battalion 7th Marines were involved in from July 1953 through September 1954. My father participated in opertions against enemy forces in Korea and also participated in the defense of UN Positions. Lookin for more specific details.
Also from August 1952 through February 24, 1953 he was a part of the 3rd battalion, 2nd Marines (Reinf) "Med" Cruise, what were they involved in?
Keywords:
Entry: 69136
Subject: KEN MONELL - H-3-7 HOW COMPANY
Lisa Western wrote on February 15, 2009
City and State: ALTA LOMA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for info/people who knew my dad, Ken MONELL, who also served in Vietnam. Researching his military career.
Keywords: Chosin, USS GEneral Darby, Punchbowl, Camp Tripoli 1952
Entry: 69063
Subject: MARCH 2 1952 G CO 3 BATT
Edward Fennessey wrote on February 10, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: last hill we had naval forwad ov. and hevy tank on of which had a 8 in gun attached,,,,,,i was wouned with the naval forward ov i was 11 replacement draft
Entry: 68992
Subject: NIGHT PATROL, 7 OCT. 1952, WESTERN OUTPOSTS
Bill Cole wrote on February 6, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: NAPLES FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: On October 7th 1952, I was one of two engineers who went out fairly late on night patrol (about 2300) with members of "I" Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Infantry Regiment. As we moved along in single file, we were ambushed on an unknown (to me) ridge by a Chinese machine gun nest, who had apparently set up earlier in a trench on the crest of the hill. The first blast of the machine gun caused everyone to scatter for cover. I believe a large number of Marines were killed or injured in the first few seconds of the ambush, but it was hard to tell exactly what happened in the dark. However I did realize it was a VERY BAD SITUATION. One wounded guy screamed and moaned for several hours and then all was quiet.
Our patrol leader that night was Staff Sergeant Lewis G. Watkins who I found out much later (like a week ago!) won the Medal of Honor that night. This was a complete surprise to me. After spending all night completely pinned down by incoming artillery, mortars, small arms fire, a machine gun etc. things quieted down by dawn and a rescue platoon came out from the MLR and got us (still living) guys out of there. We retrieved rifles, etc off the dead bodies.
I assume the infantry rescue platoon retrieved the dead and wounded since I was told to leave the area immediately and get back to safety. An infantryman and myself headed back down the hill to the MLR loaded down with weapons. I heard later that the other engineer was badly wounded, and I understand was evacuated back to the hospital ship. I never saw him again. I never knew any of the infantrymen since we engineers would be driven up to the MLR, given a quick review of the patrol objectives and that would be pretty much it. Since this was my first night patrol, it was all new to me. Luckily I was placed in the rear of the patrol (about 20 of us). That probably saved my life.
Well... my point in telling this story is to possibly get in touch with ANYONE from this infantry company who is still around and remembers this specific patrol in October 1952. Someone MUST remember Sgt. Watkins. He seemed like a "bigger than life" character when I met him a few hours before he was killed.
Keywords: Oct 7, 1952
7th Marines, 3rd BN, "I" Company
Western Outposts
SSGT Lewis G. Watkins
"C" Co. 1st Engr. BN
Entry: 68020
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF FATHER
William McDonald JR. wrote on November 25, 2008
City and State: BELLMAWR NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: looking for any one who served with my dad cpl william g mcdonald 1338494 wounded in action on 8july1953 serving with 3rd battalion 7th marines 1st marine divison hit with either mortar or artillary round resulting in loss of both legs near pyongyang korea apparently other marines were killed and one was blinded seeking any one who has knowledge of fathers service pictures or any other imformation father passed away 4december 1972 of complications due to wounding in korea
Entry: 67500
Subject: MERLE D. PEARSON AND KENNETH D. PRICE
Patsy Miller wrote on October 14, 2008
City and State: BERRIEN SPRINGS MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father is looking for the relatives of two Marine Pfc's he was with when they were KIA on 4 Apr. 1953 at Combat Outpost "Vegas" in Korea, Merle D. Pearson and Kenneth D. Price (both from Kansas). Also a fourth Marine (Thompson?) may have been wounded or KIA when their position was hit. My father was wounded and has always wanted to contact their relatives. My father's name is Murray Miller. As far as I know, all served with Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Division.
Keywords: Combat Outpost Vegas, Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Division, Kansas
Entry: 66698
Subject: UNIT ROSTER FOR H AND I COMPANIES 7TH REG 1950 CHOSIN BATTLE
Charles Sparks SR. wrote on July 28, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Attempting to find a roster or list of Kia Mia and Pow's in H/3/7 and I/3/7 1st marine Div. We didn't have PC's back then to look up old buddie's. Im 80 years old now and don't know if I have time left to find them'but I'm still hopeful. Thank you for allowing me to ask. Srgt Charlie Sparks usmc . Semper Fi
Keywords: Inchon landing, Souel,and Chosin Resevoir battles,march back to Hungnam and Japan
Entry: 65898
Subject: LOOKING FOR PICTURE - WILLIAM FLOYD PAYNE
Lori Kaspar wrote on June 2, 2008
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Looking for a picture of William Floyd Payne. Served in Korea with G Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Listed as MIA after bunker he was in was attacked by mortar fire on 7/19/1953 on Hill 190 - Outpost East Berlin. Looking for pic. to include on memorial page. He is the Marine whose name I've been wearing on my MIA bracelet. Memorial may be viewed at www.echoesofdistantlands.com and click on link for William Floyd Payne. Thank you in advance.
Lori Kaspar
Keywords: Hill 190 - Outpost East Berlin, G Company, 3rd Bat., 7th Marine Reg. 1st Marine Div.
Entry: 65585
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS SERVED WITH
Archie Miller wrote on May 12, 2008
City and State: GA
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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
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Keywords: McBone was my nickname, I was in the 3rd bn, 7th marines,weapons platoon,company c, surf battalion. I served 1962 - 1967 in vietnam. I am looking for any of my old buddies I had. I remember one the most of was a best bud his name was Michael Hedum/Wabbit was his nickname.
Entry: 65100
Subject: ANYONE WHO KNEW PFC POWELL CROSLEY IV
Joseph R. Pulley wrote on April 5, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: NEW TRIPOLI PA
Unit: 3RD BN. 2ND MARINES
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: PFC Powell Crosley IV was KIA 2 October 1950 on Hill 229. Was in G Co.
3rd Bn. 7th Marines at Uijongbu. Anyone with any information on his
death please let me know
Keywords: Hill 229 Uijongbu Korea
Entry: 64688
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William Hill wrote on March 11, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: NORTHVILLE MI
Unit: H/3/7 - H COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
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