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A special thanks goes out to the Men of the 1st Bn of the 7th Marines from the Korean War Project. In June of 2001 at the reunion a vote was taken to award a donation for ongoing work to promote the awareness and history of the Korean War and the role of the United States Marines in Korea. Editor Note: on behalf of those who did not come back, Hal and I wish to thank the men and families of the 1st BN of the 7th for this wonderful gesture. Hal and Ted Barker
On Fri, 31 Jan 1997 Updated: 3/12/99 James Skinner Email address wrote: 405 Pine Valley Rd Jacksonville, NC 28546 Telephone: (910) 353-4297 I served with Stable Able One Seven from Apr51 to Jan52. Note: WWW page: A/1/7
On Sat, 21 Dec 1996 Thomas Mierzejewski tcmezz@tiac.net wrote: Hello Ted I am curious if you could assist a friend of mines dad in locating a old marine buddy from the Korean war. Paul Anders Robert Alward Ablc Co. 1st Bat. 7th Reg. 1st Div. Korea USMC 1950-1053 Mr Alward currently resides in Bellingham, MA 02019 He is looking to locate the where abouts of a old friend by the name of Gil Lewis or Louis who was in the same Co. ETC. Any information would be appreciated Thank you Tom Mierzejewski
On Wed, 1 Oct 1997 Mark McVey markemcvey@aol.com wrote: datein: 1951 dateout: 1952 I am helping my father attempt to find a War buddy. My father is Warren L. McVey who was a member of the 7th Marines, 1st Battalion, A Company in Korea from 1951 - 1952. The buddy he is looking for is George H. Comstock orginally from Conneticut. if you have any information on George or know of my father and wish to contact him, email me at markemcvey@aol.com or mmcvey@cerner.com and I will get the information to him. Thanks, for your time, Mark
On Thu, 2 Jan 1997 Robert Licker aimhi@vividnet.com wrote: I am the 1997 Treasurer of the Orange County Few. I was with A-1-7 during the Korean campaign. Served from 11-11-50 to 11-27-51. Burr!!!! Two winters. Looking for a Lt. John H. Nichols from New Jersey. I have been unable to locate him. He arrived from the US in 1-51 and took charge of 1st Platoon A-1-7. I have been unable to locate him on the web, phone directory or any other source. Would appreciate any help. Thanks and Semper Fi! Saul Robert (Bob) Licker
On Sat, 31 Oct 1998 Bruce J. Park Email address wrote: 1307 Eastfield Dr. Jackson, MI 49203-4816 Phone: 517-784-1113 Email: bjpark@dmci.net 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.
On Wed, 13 May 1998 BABSCUSH Email address wrote: 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 in law Robert S. Cushing. Both he and Mr. Tinsley served in the Korean War during 1951. Mr. Tinsley, according to my father in law, also served in World War II and it is believed he was from the New Jersey area originally. Both my father in law 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. Barbara Cushing
On Wed, 15 Apr 1998 LOHRKELEE Email address wrote: ? was tour dates. 1.) Called to active duty two weeks summer trng reported to Camp Pendleton, with A Btry, 2nd 155 Gun Battalion. assigned to C/1/7, 1st prov. Bragade. Wounded at the frozen chosin., Med Vac to Japan, then Carswell. AFB 2.) 19 replacement draft.2nd Plt.A co lst Amtrac Bn. 3.) That was quite a while ago don't remember all dates received Ltr. of Commadaion. with V. 2nd Tour A Co. 1st Armored Amtrac, 2nd Plt, Maintance, Letter of Commadation W/V
On Thu, 19 Nov 1998 "D. Kenneth Greer" Email address wrote: Please send me information on contacting H & S Co. 1st Bat. 7th Marine Reg. 1st Marine Div, 1954. Not on Internet as yet, I am sending this on behalf of Harold Shelton, who served in this group in 1953-54. Mail to Harold Shelton, Rt 3 Box 457 Mt. Vernon, Texas 75457.
On Sat, 11 Jul 1998 "Charles W. McKellar" Email address wrote: 42 Aztec Circle Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931-2500 1st BN 7th Marines comments: Am trying to locate all Marines and Corpsman who served with the 1st Bn. 7th Marines during the Korean War. Bringing togther Marines of our generation with Marines of 1-7 of today. Contact Bob Licker aimhi@vivinet.com or Charles Mckellar at CWFM3111@Juno.com
Maurice Patrick Sullivan, KIA Spt 11, 1951 Punchbowl vicinity. Family looking for men who knew Maurice and possibly the circumstances of his death. As a Jersey vet, Maurice will be remembered at a dedication ceremony, Nov 11, 1998 at Pershing Field, Jersey City, NJ. A plaque featuring Jersey City K Vets will be unveiled that day. The organizer: Joe Casalla, Ph: 201 963-1316 Family: Robert Calandriello 111 McLaren St Red Bank, NJ 07701 PH: 732 219-9498 No email: Please leave word with the KWP at tbarker@kwp.org or call and write to Robert at the address above. The company is not known. Note: Bravo or George Co's could be the proper unit.
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 From: Norm N Adams earthwide@earthlink.net Subject: Looking For Buddies Ted, Would like to get in touch with any Marines who served in Korea during, October 1951 to August 1951 and were in Charlie Company 7th Marines C-1-7. Thanks
From: LIZAHAZE@aol.com Subject: Looking for Answers Would like information personal and / or military on: HAZELTON, ALBERT W. USMC668831 DAGGAR TATTOO ON ARM KOREAN WAR 1950 PART OF THE CHOSEN FEW, Survived Battle, unrecovered remains. No answers. Yudamri, Hagururi Roads *1LT William Taylor enlistment Utica, NY Email: LIZAHAZE@aol.com P. O. Box 203, Arkadelphia, AR 71923-0203 Also: On Sun, 27 Sep 1998 Fran Hazelton Email address wrote: Location information received from letter from 1st lt william taylor in 1950 indicated that the location was on the road from Haguru-ri and Yudam-ni. This message is from his brother Bob Hazelton box 323 , 2 River st Richfield Springs , N.Y. 13439 Brother Robert J Hazelton resides in Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Box 323 Brother Howard Hazelton resides in Richfield Springs NY Brother Charles Hazelton resides in EWA Beach Hawaii Sister Helen Hazelton resides in Ellsworth Kansas Sister Rosalie Resides in Richfield Springs NY ---from KWP---- Hazelton, Albert W. Svc# 668831 Brnch Marine Corps Regular Rank PFC E2 Home Richfield Springs, NY CasDt 1950 12 02 Cas Killed, hostile BirDt 1931/05/18 Unit B Co, 1st Bn, 7th Marines
On Fri, 20 Sep 1996 Marvin Miller mrmiller4@juno.com wrote: Comments: I'm looking for details of a school mate who was KIA. I assume that if I had not joined the Navy before getting drafted, I might have been with him. NAME: Merle Clyer, unit unknown. ---from KWP---- Merle Clymer USMC, Lytton IA. C Co 1st Bn, 7th Marine End Section: Go to Top
On Tue, 7 Oct 1997 Paul De Vito Email address wrote: 11 Pinelawn Ave. Shirley, NY 11967 516-399-5408 I was with Weapons Co. 1st.Bn. 7th.Marines. I was assigned to the 81mm mortor platoon. I was in Korea from arond May 1953 to July 1954.
On Tue, 14 Oct 1997 Jay Skidmore Email address wrote: 8524 32nd ave Ct So. Tacoma, WA 98409 Telephone: 253 584 3243 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.
On Tue, 23 Dec 1997 Herman Sobel Email address wrote: 119 Gordon Court Oradell, NJ 07649 201 262-3802 Fax: 201 262-4008 Just looking around trying to make contact with old buddies Any information on 1st bat 7th reg 1st marine Div?
From: MGySgt Scott R. Welch Email address My father served with A/1/7 from Sep to Dec 1950. In my office here in Seoul I have a large frame with pictures and newspaper clippings from that period of time that my mother had kept. My father passed away in Dec 1987 at the age of 57. His name is William R. Welch, Jr. At the time he was a PFC and after being medevaced on 4 Dec 50, (I also have the medical toe tag in the frame) he was medicaily retired in Feb 1951. If any of you gentlemen recall him PLEASE write back. He was/has been my mentor. I was his youngest and only son to join the Marine Corps. My dad was fortunate to come to Korea in Nov '82 to be here for the birth of his first grandchild. This is my second and final tour in Korea. I have been in the Corps for 21 yrs and reenlisted last month for 4 more. Need to go for now. Semper Fi, Marines Very respectfully, MGySgt Scott R. Welch USMC Note from KWP: Gunny Welch works in Seoul as Senior Enlisted Advisor for Commander, Marine Corps Forces Korea.
On Sun, 4 Apr 1999 Joe Owen Email address wrote: In the "looking for" section, 1stBn, 7th Marines, a MgySgt Welch is looking for infor on his dad. The e-mmail address that is keyed to his message is welchs@mfp.usmc.mil. 2 attempts to reach him at that address have been returned as invalid address. Do you have any clarification? Semper Fidelis, Joe Owen B/1/7 USMC
On Wed, 25 Feb 1998 Richard Germond Email address wrote: 11072 Cmto. Vista Pacifica San Diego, GA 92131-2398 Telephone: (619) 271-5476 Served with 1st Platoon, Baker Company, Seventh Marines, 1st Mar. Div. from September - December 1950. Have been trying to locate men I served with, especially Ron Moloy.
On Fri, 29 Jan 1999 Anthony Reggio Email address wrote: New on the Web would like to connect with Marine buddys from our unit. 7th Marines 1st. Bat. Charlie Co. Machine gun squad. Was a buck sgt. Anybody out there?
On Sat, 21 Dec 1996 Thomas Mierzejewski Email address wrote: I am curious if you could assist a friend of mines dad in locating a old marine buddy from the Korean war. Paul Anders Robert Alward Ablc Co. 1st Bat. 7th Reg. 1st Div. Korea USMC 1950-1053 Mr Alward currently resides in Bellingham, MA 02019 He is looking to locate the where abouts of a old friend by the name of Gil Lewis or Louis who was in the same Co. ETC. Any information would be appreciated Thank you Tom Mierzejewski
On Fri, 15 Jan 1999 "David L. Thornhill" Email address wrote: I am presently looking for any info on my uncle Marion(Bubba)E. Thornhill. Any help would be thanked. My e-mail is down, but my adress is David Thornhill, Rt.1 Box 1977, Palestine, Tx. 75801. Any help or info on uncle Bubba would be appreciated. Thanks, David Thornhill
From: Red McDonough bamusmc Email address To: Charles McKellar Cc: Ted Barker Sent: Monday, June 21, 1999 Subject: Platoon rooster Mac Tinny Townsend real bad with Arthritis is trying to find a Platoon roster of 2nd Platoon, Charlies Co, 1st Bn, 7th Marines 1st Marine Div. can you give me some info on I can help him find what he needs. He is looking for roster of personnel of 2nd plt who made the Inchon Landing sept 1950. Thanks again Red McDonough USMC Retired
On Wed, 3 Mar 1999 Red Mc Donough Email address wrote: I am MGySgt John J McDonough USMC Retired, 3805 Grandmeadows Blvd, Melbourne, Fl 32934 Email: bamusmc@gateway.net Served in Korea Sept 1950 through Oct 1951 with the 1st Bn 7th Marine Regt, 1st MarDiv FMF as a Battalion wireman. Served in H&S Co, A, B, C, Wpns and H&S Companies , supported D Co, E Co and Fox Co 2nd Bn 7th Marines in the Chosin. Served mostly with A Co 1stBn 7th Marines until wounded 3 June 1951 and rotated back to 1st MarDiv HqBn (Comm Plt) 16 June 1951. While in the Chosin supported elements of the 5thMarines. Respectfully PS: Mr Licker is our 1stBn 7th Marines reunion committee member 19-23 May 99 Palms Springs Calif.
On Wed, 14 Apr 1999 Stephen Milenac Email address wrote: First Name: Stephen Last Name : Milenac Street: Po Box 82 City: Bomoseen State/Prov: Vt ZIP: 05732-0082 Country: USA Phone: 802-468-2408 Fax: Email: mackeyp@capital.net Your Unit: C-1-7 1st Division Comments: Wounded on Sept 12 51 at Punchbowl; would like to hear from Felix Valdez, believed to be from Oklahoma and Cpl Duncan from Texas, as well as anyone else from my Company. I am originally from NJ.
On Tue, 23 Mar 1999 Martin T. Wilt Email address wrote: First Name: Martin T. Last Name : Wilt Street: 35 Girard Avenue City: Erial State/Prov: New Jersey ZIP: 08081-1407 Country: USA Phone: 609-502-0070 Fax: Email: Martinwilt@msn.com Comments: I am researching my uncle, PFC William Walter Wilt of the US Marines. He was killed in Action Sept. 11, 1951. I am willing to share information that I have if anyone is interested. On July 31, 1951, William Walter Wilt was part of the 12th replacement draft On Sept. 01, 1951, William was with "C" company, 12th replacement draft, 1st Bn. 7th Marines, 1st Marine Div. His "record of service" indicates that he was killed in action, Sept. 11, 1951, at Songnap-uong, area Korea, wound missle. Buried Sept.15, 1951 at the United Nations Military Cemetery, Tanggok, Koorea, grave 7396, row 6, plot DDD, Char:Excellent. His remains were later returned to the US and turned over to the family on December 07, 1951 at 07:00 AM at the train station in Pitman, New Jersey. Servfices were held at a later date and his final resting place is Woodbury Memorial Park, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. A letter to my Grandmother from John F. McMahon Jr., Capt., USMC "C" Company Commander, contains the following paragraph in reference to my Uncle's death. "Bill" was a B.A.R. man in our third platoon at the time of his fatal injury. We were making a night attack on the eastern front when we were subject to heavy mortar fire. It was during this action on 11 September 1951 that "Bill" received his fatal wounds and passed away so quickly that it was impossible to aid him.
On Sun, 10 Jan 1999 William Steinacher Email address wrote: First Name: WILLIAM Last Name : STEINACHER Street: 9 MCNULTY STREET City: DIX-HILLS, State/Prov: NY ZIP: 11746-6650 Country: USA Phone: Fax: Email: WSTEINACH@AOL.COM Your Unit: WEAPONS 1 BATT 7TH 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.
On Wed, 24 Jun 1998 CHARLES HAINES Email address wrote: Just saying Hi and keep it up. I was a member of the First Bn. Seventh Marines Tactical Air Control Party from Dec. 51 to Jan.53 Thanx, Charlie Haines
From: TWIFORD363 TWIFORD363@aol.com Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 Subject: HEARTBREAKE RIDGE I WAS THERE IN 1050 I WAS WITH THE MARINE ON OR NEAR THE RIDGE, I WAS WITH "C" CO 1st. BN. 7th. MARINE REGMENT WITH CHESTER PULLER BOY. MY NAME AT THAT TIME WAS PFC WILLIAM C. TWIFORD 627062.
On Mon, 16 Nov 1998 Thomas E. Gripp Email address wrote: I was wondering if it would be possible to have the information regarding William C. Kettrick posted on the Looking For page once it is back in full operation. I am specifically looking for information on his specific unit within the 7th Marine Reg. and anyone that might have known him during his service in Korea and prior to going missing at or near the Chosin Res. Thomas E. Gripp
On Fri, 8 Jan 1999 Leonard R. Shifflette Email address wrote: First Name: CaptainLeonard R. "Shifty" Last Name : Shifflette USMC(Ret) Street: 25 Emery Street City: Harrisonburg, State/Prov: Virginia ZIP: 22801-2705 Country: USA Phone: 540-434-2066 Fax: Email: captshifty@rica.net Your Unit: ACo lstBn & H&SCo lstBn 7thMar 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. I served with ACo lstBn 7thMarines in Korea from June, 1951 to September 1951. I was also in H&SCo 1stBn after our operation on hill 673 in the punchbowl area. Someone discovered I was an ex 01 and since we were bunked down for the winter the Bn Adjutant thought I should be back with him typing his reports. I departed Korea January, 1952 after being overseas since July, 1949. I was stationed at MD, USNS, Subic Bay RPI when I volunteered to go to Korea as an 03. Former MOS 01. Keep up the good work and glad we are not still known as the forgotten ones. "Shifty"
On Wed, 3 Mar 1999 Harold Spedding Email address wrote: First Name: Harold Last Name : Spedding Street: 154 Clay Street City: Tuckerton, State/Prov: NJ ZIP: 08087 Country: USA Phone: (609)296-2402 Fax: Email: harsped@cybercomm.net Your Unit: C-1-7, 1st. Marine Divison 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.
On Wed, 3 Mar 1999 Liz Kane Email address wrote: Korean War Project Guest Book Entry First Name: Eugene Last Name : Kane Street: 700 Ambur Cove Way City: Lawrenceville, State/Prov: GA ZIP: 30043 Country: USA Phone: (770) 682-9797 Fax: Email: lizc@wmas.com Your Unit: 1st Marine Division 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
On Fri, 18 Apr 1997 Jocloud@aol.com wrote: Looking for Paul Lambeth, served in Marine Corps. 1-11-51 to 1-10-54. He was in 7th Marines, Charlie Co. or Dog, 1st Mar. Div. from July 1951 to July 1952. Also looking for L. H. Rogers, served with me HDQ Bat. 11th Mar. 1st Mar. Div. in Korea. I would appreciate any info or help you have. Thank you, Semper Fi ! Wayne Huseby Go to Top
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