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On Thu, 05 Sep 96 John Henson johnh@mpic.org wrote: Ted: Perhaps as an item of interest regarding the DMZ. After the signing of the Armistice on july 27 1953 , I was assigned to the 1st Provisional Platoon ,the first of the DMZ watchers. We occupied outposts Boston,Martini,and Cherry Herring.The Platoon was made up of elements of the 7th Marines,11th Marines, and Amtracks. I served with the 2nd Battalion 11th Marines in Korea during 1953-1954 and with MACS3- 1st Marine Airwing in Korea during 1956-1957. I could certainly identify with the statement about the telegram or the unexpected visitor! Yhe platoon's mission was to hold off any advance of CCF forces if they "jumped off" until units on the other side of the Imjin river could mobilize. Those were some interesting days! I have several other "war stories" ,but I wont bore you with them (at least not yet!). Thanks for the chat! As you indicated there are many stories of that period ,some painful and some more in a light vain,I try to recall the lighter episodes whenever possible! Even some of the heavier tales have a light side to them. Toward the end of the shooting war( I dont recall the exact dates) elements of the First and Seventh Marine Regiments occupied the high ground on a hill aptly named Boulder City. As a forward observer with the Eleventh Marines I was attached to those units. We were attacked by units of the CCF. Being heavily out numbered , it became necessary for me to call in artillery fire on and around our own positions. During the course of the battle more than ten thousand rounds of 105mm, 155mm, and 8inch rounds fell on the area,many from other units such as Commonwealth forces. When the battle was over we still held the high ground. Later upon returning to my unit I was met by an officer from the Commonwealth artillery unit involved. He presented me with a "bill" for the artillery rounds expended. His "bill was for a bottle of "spirits". Being the generous souls that all Marines are , we gave him two bottles of White Horse scotch. What he didn't know was that we had received a full case of that scotch from the Canadian troops just for showing them how to open bottles of Asahi beer with a cocked forty five! Gysgt. John R. Henson 1435328 USMC. johnh@mpic.org 3725 Ridgewood Rd. Willits, Ca 95490 707-459-0460
On Sat, 23 Nov 1996 RUFFIO345@aol.com wrote: Dear Sir, My name is George Pinfield and I served as a member of the 2nd Battalion,11th Marine Regiment between 3/51 & 4/52. I was an artillery surveyor with the headquarters battery. I am currently searching for any living members of my unit. If there is any possibility of you assisting me in this endeavor, I would greatly appreciate your help. You may reply to me at my son-in-law's e-mail address at: ruffio345@aol.com. Sincerely, George Pinfield
On Fri, 29 Nov 1996 PKurzweg@aol.com wrote: I'd be interested in hearing from any members of "D" Battery, 2nd Btn, 11th Marines, who were in Korea in 50 & 51. Richard Vitagliano-email c/o "pkurzweg@aol.com"
On Thu, 27 Feb 1997 Lee Mead Email address wrote: 96 Summit Dr. Smithtown, New York 11787 (516) 724 8268 I'm interested in communicating with members of D-2-11, I-3-1, and G-3-1 or anyone who participated in the Battle of the Chosin Reservior. Contact Chosinmead@aol.com Semper Fi and Stay Warm.
On Wed, 30 Apr 1997 "Richard A. Vitagliano" richamy.gulftel.net wrote: 32860 Marlin Key Dr. Orange Beach, AL 36561 datein: 1950 dateout: 1952 The memories are still with me ..The times good and bad. The buddies not forgotten .The friends we all left behind, but still with us...Semper Fi .
On Fri, 31 Oct 1997 Lee N. Mead wrote: 96 Summit Dr. Smithtown, NY 11787 Telephone: (516) 724-8268 Would love to hear from members of D-2-11
On Sun, 22 Mar 1998 Irv Spector wrote: Los Angeles, CA 90025 Telephone: (310) 475 0725 Fax: (310) 475 0725 Served with F-2-11
On Mon, 15 Mar 1999 Charles (Chuck) Tucker Email address wrote: 7620 La Risa Dr. Dallas, TX 75248 Phone: 972-661-1167 Email: ctusmcr@ticnet.com Comments: Trying to make contact with any members of F/2/11 (particularily gun section 3), during months of Jan51 to Jan52. Also anyone who was a member of the garrison unit on Guam during the months of Jun50 to Jan51.
On Wed, 11 Feb 1998 David Gurchiek Email address wrote: My uncle was Thomas Edward Reed. He was killed in Korea on July 7, 1952. He served in the USMC. His IDNO is 1218205. Is there any way to get info on how and where he was killed and what unit he served with? Thank you, David Gurchiek gurchiek@aol.com