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On Sat, 15 Jun 1996 Deceased 5/14/01 RIP - editor JIM RATLIFF wrote: Ted, I am the editor of our company Newsletter, "H-3-5 News". We have located over 300 men and have had four reunions the past our years. We were in Korea from the get-go, so the period of time we are concerned with is 1950 to 1953. I have tried unsuccessfully to obtain the casuality lists from several different places, Marine Corps Historical, Records Center, etc. I ran across your name while surfing this morning; any assistance will be gratefully appreciated . I don't have any place else to search. Sincerely, Jim Ratliff Inert note: Subj: Services for Rats Date: 05/14/2001 From: To: HillTrott@aol.com (Tinker & Lona) There will be a memorial service for Rats on Thursday, 17th of May, at Roller Funeral Home, Highway 5 and Walker Rd., Mountain Home, Ark. His wish was to be cremated, and at a later date his ashes will be scattered over Lake Norfork, a place where he spent many happy hours. Please know, he loved you all. Pat
On Fri, 7 Aug 1998 Ron Kokal Email address wrote: 1st Brigade & 1st Div comments: Trying to locate; Richard L. Davis (cpl.) Steve Radziszewski (pfc). Both served in the S-2 section, H&S Co. 3/5 Korea 1950 & 51. Pusan, Inchon, Seoul and Chosin. Davis I believe from Denver, Colorado; Radziszewski from Penn. or N.J. Anyone out there know about either of these men.
On Fri, 7 Aug 1998 Gungho48 Email address wrote: Been trying to locate the following from the S-2 section H/S Co. 3/5,Aug. 1950-Feb. 51. Richard L. Davis(cpl) & Steve Radziszewski (pfc-595396 ?). Pusan perimeter, Inchon, Seoul and Chosin. Would appreciate any help inre info about these men. Thank you.
On Sun, 17 Nov 1996 Robert Lahman jarhead@ix.netcom.com wrote: 6225 Stratford Drive Parma Hts., OH 44130 (216) 884-4268 (216) 884-4268 Comments ... Would like to hear from any one from USMC H&S Company, 3rd BN 5th Mar 1st Mar Div Wireman Attached with G-H-I Company, Korea Feb. 1952 - 1953. Helped a lot of Grunts, heard from no one. Semper Fi
My father served in the 5th Marines, 3rd Bat., Hal Co. If you could forward the information on this unit to me it would be greatly appreciated. His name is Donald H. Sanders. He was supposed to be in an artillery div. during the first landing at Inchon. He was only 17 so they left him in Japan. Hal, I think the service you are doing for our American Vets is very commendable. Thanks. George Sanders Ridem1969@aol.com
On Tue, 16 Jul 1996 WOOSTERK@SNYCORVA.CORTLAND.EDU wrote: From: Kenneth Wooster woosterk@snycorva.cortland.edu I attempted to find the name of a friend from long ago who was killed in Korea, but his name does not seem to be in your database. Sergeant Harold E. Riker Jr. USMC. Born: 7/26/1931. Home: Skaneateles, NY. Wounded in abdomen while in action on February 14, 1951. Died as a result of his wounds on February 20, 1951. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs. Lee Kellogg of Skaneateles, NY. -----from the KWP---- Riker is on the KIA list. We still don't have unit id from the DoD, a project that is in the works.- Ted
On Sat, 4 Oct 1997 P. Stanley Cobane Email address wrote: 1906 Prospect Taylorville, IL 62568 Telephone: 217 287 2050 Wonderful information. In the above looking for..I believe Riker was with H 3 5. Would be nice to find Glenn D'Avigneau of USMC Band at Pendelton in May and June of l950. Home town was Lake Placid, N.Y. Keep up the good work I was with H 3 5 Brigade at Pusan an original grunt arrving Aug 50. Then H 3 5 1St Division, and first wave Wolmi Do Sep 15th, l950. WIA Sep 23, l950 on hill 296 outside Seoul. Discharged Jul 52 as SGT with 70% disability. USMC serial # 1074545. Presently Gen Mgr Oak Leaf Country Club, Girard, Ill. Note: I am one of 149 Marines evacuated by helicopter in Korean War. Had broken neck.....Stuck my head up at wrong time..
Walter Cribben Have contact info of son, Jeffrey Cribben. Email atwork: Email address Home Phone:(909)302-7291 Linda Blais Re: James Joseph Cribben i am looking for any information regarding the battle on vegas hill in march 53. my uncle was on outpost and was overrun by chinese. my dad was his twin brother and they fought side by side. my uncle was determined to be non-recoverable. A pfc joseph britt had said at the time he saw my uncle alive in captivity. my uncles name was James Joseph Cribben. My dad is walter patrick cribben. company H/3/5 marines. would like communication with any vet from vegas hill. i appreciate any info you can provide.
Chosin Resevoir: 1st cousin, Robert Gordon Hanson, who was killed in action during the Korean War. She has little information about him except what I provided via a military computer index. I do know that he held the rank of PFC in the US Marine Corps Reserve and was reported killed on 3 December 1950. His service number was 1053899, date of birth was 24 September 1930 and home of residence was Seal Beach, California. No information is known about his military organization or location of death. I am strictly assuming that PFC HANSON was a member of the 1st Marine Div and was possibly killed in action in the vicinity of the Chosin Reservoir. Any information about his military organization would be greatly appreciated. I look forawrd to hearing from you as time permits. I'm sure that his cousin, Donna Smith, will greatly benefit from this information. Sincerely, Shawn M. Bohannon Email: SBohan1939@aol.com ----from KWP---- Hanson, Robert Gordon (pos spell Hansen) Svc# 1053899 Svc USMC Rank PFC E2 Home Seal Beach, Ca BirDt 9/30/24 CasDt 3/12/1950 Cas A1 KIA Unit 3/5 Weapons Co ----- The Chosin Few Association will be a good source of info for you to write the natl and the Orange County chapter. A friend of mine does the newsletter for the Orange Cty chapter..
I was in Howe Co. 3rd Batt 5th Marine Regiment 51-52. Was in 60 Mortars attached to same. Anyone else out there who was there at the same time? I was in 3rd Platoon.Anyone else with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (after 45 years!) Osborne Grimes 1629 Saint Anne Way Petaluma, CA 94954
From: AKHTARSN@UCBEH.SAN.UC.EDU Hello Mr. Barker. I am writing this on behalf of Morris Goins. He spoke to you about his uncle on 23rd Oct. at 6:30ET. His uncle"s name is Robinson, Jimmy. Mr. Robinson, an MIA, was born perhaps, on 5/27/32 in Manchester Kentucky. He was in the 1st Marine Division. You may communicate with Morris Goins on my E-mail ad. akhtarsn@ucbeh.san.uc.edu Thank you. ---from KWP--- Jimmie was in the 5th Marines I Company 3rd Bn or as: Item/3/5
On Sun, 17 Nov 1996 Robert Lahman jarhead@ix.netcom.com wrote: 6225 Stratford Drive Parma Hts., OH 44130 (216) 884-4268 (216) 884-4268 Comments ... Would like to hear from any one from USMC H&S Company, 3rd BN 5th Mar 1st Mar Div Wireman Attached with G-H-I Company, Korea Feb. 1952 - 1953. Helped a lot of Grunts, heard from no one. Semper Fi
On Mon, 23 Dec 1996 TChance238@aol.com wrote: my dad , clifford chancellor, was with the us marines 3rd battilion, 5th marines brigade, 1st marine divison . he was in korea from june of 1953 to after the cease fire was signed . my uncle , thomas chancellor, was killed at vegas hill , on march 23 1953. thomas was with the 1st marines, item co, 3rd battilion. could you provide any information about these two groups. thanks, tom chancellor.
On Wed, 1 Jan 1997 Robert E. Hermann callicoon@msn.com wrote: 241 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307 201-420-9111 Fax: 201-798-3332 Would Like To Hear From Anyone From G-3-5. May 1951--april 1952. Belong To KWVA Of Hudson County.
On Sat, 8 Mar 1997 William Mc Atee wrote: 42 Williams Ln San Carlos, Ca 94070 Served As F. O. For George Co. 3rd Batt. 5tfh 1951 Looking For Shafter Collins Usmc Fo Charlie #1 1951
On Wed, 9 Apr 1997 Mike Riggs mjrinva@aol.com wrote: I am looking for anyone who knew or served with my father during the Korean War from 1950 thru 1951. He was with the 5th Marines, 3rd BTN, G company. He was wounded at Chosin, but later returned to his unit. He is somewhat reserved in discussing details, but I am very interested in his career. He has mentioned names like 'SHONGO' an Indian man, Capt. Zimmer and his good buddy Metford J. Synder. Also a George Balzer (sp). Any information on him or his unit would be greatly appreciated. I am very proud of my father and his service to our country. He also served 13 months in Viet Nam. Thank you
On Tue, 1 Jul 1997 SAL SAPORITO wrote: 516 742 0655 looking for info for my uncle sgt sal murolo item co. 3 bn 5 marines june 1950 to dec 1950. looking for john burns and brother bob burns from new jersey mike kenaloski and andy boyle from new york and john fidelas from ohio if you can help please e-mail srito@ aol.com thks
On Sun, 06 Jul 1997 Hal Rosenberg wrote: i served in korea from 11/51-11/52 in I/3/5 and would like to hear from marines who were then and of course anyone who might remember me best regards, hal rosenberg e mail: halr@cts.com
On Tue, 5 Aug 1997 Atanacio Gonzalez wrote: 1437 ROMERO SAN ANTONIO,TX 78237 210-432-6003 I would like to know more about my old company. George Company 5th Marine 1952 Division. Please let me know any information if possible about this company.From March 1952,August 1952.Also I remember being interviewed for a magazine call stag magazine. THANK YOU ATANACIO S.GONZALEZ
On Sat, 22 Nov 1997 Andew Meyers Email address wrote: 3 Battalion Weapons Company, 3rd Bn 1950-51 Looking for Glen Stevens from Glendale, CA. Staff Sergeant in Korea 1950-51.
On Wed, 18 Mar 1998 Stephan R Hazel Email address wrote: po box 1079 millbrook, NY 12545 phone: (914) 677 -1054 I am looking for information on my father Richard P Hazel and his unit 3/5. He was at Reno, Carson, and Vegas in 1953. I have photos with no names on them...
On Fri, 20 Mar 1998 LBowles148 Email address wrote: I am Ernest Donney, attached to 1 Marine Division. I was attached to G-3-5 from B-1-11 as an artillery forward observer. I was in Korea from June of 1953 to August of 1954 and was along the demilitarized zone on Outpost Martini. I can always be reached at GFSLarry@aol.com Ernest Donney
On Wed, 18 Mar 1998 Edmund G. Secula wrote: 4108 REESE HURT RD EDMONTON, KY 42129 SERVED IN GEORGE CO. 3RD BAT, 5TH MAR APRIL 51 TO APRIL 52
On Sun, 14 Jun 1998 Bob Gentry Email address wrote: comments: Hill 1120 Sal Naimo is trying to find the corpman who patched him up in 1951. The New Jersey veteran was originally assigned to the motor pool with H Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, then was sent to Hill 1120 as a replacement. A motar shell exploded and sent a hunk of metal into his left knee. In the heat of battle he was treated by "Doc" Ambrose, a navy corpman assigned to the Marine Corp unit. "Doc" stabilized Sal, then transferred him to the USS Constellation. Sal Naimo has never received his Purple Heart! He has requested copies of his medical and military records from St.Louis, but the information is missing about his wounds. He bears the scars, but not the medal. From the USS Constellation he was transferred to a Navy hospital in Japan where he remained for 3 weeks before being reassigned to another unit, also in Japan. Sal needs to find someone who remembers him (preferably "Doc" Ambrose) who can verify that he was wounded. He has written to three sitting presidents about his plight, but has yet to receive any reply. Sal, a retired police chief now living in Florida, was honorably discharged in 1952 at the age of 21, and was awarded a presidential unity citation, and the Korean Medal, but, at the time, didn't think about the Purple Heart. He wants what is due him. Can anyone out there help? Anyone?
On Mon, 6 Jul 1998 Roger Smith Email address wrote: Ted, I contacted the Clinton County News about Fred and I received a copy of the article on his death. I don't know if this will be helpful but the following is verbatim from the article: "Pfc. Frederick J. Koshko of R-6 St. Johns, was killed in Korea while serving with the 1st Division of the U.S. Marines on July 30 this year (1952). His body will arrive on the 4:45 p.m. train. Rosary will be said on Friday night at the Osgood funeral home and funeral services will be held from St. Joseph's Catholic church at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Mt. Rest cemetery. Mrs. Brown recently received a letter from a Marine Corps Captain, commander of H company, relating the details of her son's death. Pfc. Koshko had been in the front lines, living in a dugout that was under almost continuous enemy shelling for three weeks." His mailing address was: Pfc. Frederick J. Koshko, 1190152 USMC, H Co., 3rd Bn., 5th Marines 1st Div., FMF,c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, California. Sincerely, Roger Smith
On Wed, 26 Aug 1998 Donna Ward Email address wrote: I am looking for anyone who might have known my father, Zea Thomas Willougby (he went by Tom or Tommy). He was in the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines in Korea from February 1952 through February 1953. He was a Buck Sergeant. He was very proud of being a Marine and I would like to talk to anyone who remembers him. Regards, Donna Ward email: d-ward@email.mc.ti.com
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 ApacheT711 Email address wrote: Subject: Roster "H" Company USMC If you could help a friend of mine on the Roster for "H" com. 3rd. Batt 5th. Reg 1st. Marine Division in Nov.&Dec. of 1950 it would be appreciated and let us know how much the roster costs and how to get it. Thank You
On Thu, 4 Jun 1998 Jim Parker Email addresswrote: comments: I am interested in any information about my uncle Bert Johnson. I believe he served in Company G, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. His life was saved by Eugene A Obregon, who is a Medal of Honor Recipient. Much has been wrote about these two but I am interested in learning more, especially about my uncle. Thanks.
On Thu, 11 Jun 1998 VFitzp1025@aol.com wrote: I'm seeking any information on my father, Jim Fitzpatrick. He served in Korea from april 1952-may 1953 he was in 1ST marine division 5th marine regiment 3rd battalion Howe company. He had mentioned a Jim Iller who was killed in the war, and a Capt. Gray. I am doing research on my family history any information that can be provided regarding the activities of the unit he served in and the men he served with would be appreciated. Thank You, Michael Fitzpatrick Email address
On Mon, 12 Oct 1998 Harry J. Schrader Email address wrote: How do we find detailed information (via the internet) regarding my tour of duty in Korea 1951-52. My unit was: George Company 3rd Battalion 5th Marines. My name is Harry J. Schrader. Thank you for you help.
On Fri, 25 Jul 1997 CHARED wrote: Would like to hear from anyone that served in the marines in H-3-5 during 1953. Was on outpost Esther during Chinese push and was under command of Lt Wm Bates. We had 98% casualties. Ed Murray CHARED@prodigy.net
On Thu, 31 Dec 1998 Brent Boys Email address wrote: I am looking for any information about my uncle, Myrl E. Boys, who served as a 1st lieutenant and ExO in I / 3 / 5 during Chosin Reservoir. I am also interested in contacting anyone in his outfit that knew him or has any information about him. I am curious if his CO, Capt. Harold G. Schrier is still living. I have tried to contact the Chosin Few website but have been unsuccessful. Thank You.
On Wed, 6 Jan 1999 Updated 17 Nov 2000 "Samuel A. Bellestri" Email address wrote: Ted: Thank you very much for getting Bill's(Schnader, William A, Jr.) name spelled correctly. It really doesn't help him but I felt that the record should be accurate. I also have previously sent supplemental information about some KIA's in my outfit, How Co., 3rd Bn. 5th Marines. Their names are: Sharpe, Joseph W., Tauzell, Richard, Mendoza, Daniel P. Becker, Robert R. If you didn't get it, I'll be glad to try again. It was info concerning their company, battalion, regiment, squad, etc. Thanks again, Sam Bellestri
On Tue, 6 Jul 1999 C. Peal Email address wrote: Looking for A.C. Clark - H/3/5/1 - Drafted in Louisiana in 1951 and received a Silver Star and Bronze Star. Thanks for all of your great work! C. Peal
On Sun, 13 Sep 1998 Richard Erdenberger Email address wrote: Please help; I would like somw assistance in finding information on PFC Richard W. Erdenberger USMC. Missing In Action 1951 or 1952 Thank You Rick Erdenberger Ed Note: KIA at Chosin Dec 3, 1950
On Wed, 15 Apr 1998 Stephan Hazel Email address wrote: phone: 914 677-1054 I am writing to see if you can give me information on my father, Richard P. Hazel ( deceased 1991 ) and his unit. He was with the 5 th Marines, possibly in Item co. He was in Korea from 52-53.
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