clyde philip coates jr. D Co KIA

Comments: looking for any information about clyde philip coates jr. family or friends that have any information that they could give me about my brother.i have no information about him at all other then what i have found here.

Keywords: kia 09/14/51 cpl-e4 , d co2 bn1 mar rgt 1 mar div

LOOKING FOR FRIENDS PARRIS ISLAND PLT. 55 1951

Comments: would like to here from any one that was there and also any one who was in parris island plt. 55 1951.

Keywords: Fought in korea on vegas hill , 1953 wounded was with 2nd. bal. easy co. 5th. marines ist. marine div.wounded on 28th. march

Virgil Lee Harris, Jr Medic E/2/1 MIA 11/28/50

Comments: Would like to make contact with anyone who knew my cousin Virgil Lee Harris, Jr.

Keywords: From Tahlequah, Oklahoma Navy Corpsman KIA at Chosin Corky-nickname

Boot Camp 1947, Paris Island, S.C., Plt. 119, 2nd Balt.

Comments: Looking for anyone who served in Plt. 119, 2nd. Bat., Paris Island, S. C. in 1947 (Bootcamp) U.S. Marine Corp

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HM1'DOC' BILLIE GENE COOPER, WIA 9-13-51

Comments: HM1 Billie Gene "Doc" Cooper had come down to my foxhole on the morning of Sept. 13, 1951 near Hill 749. He was reading a letter to me from his wife regarding their newborn son when a barrage of mortars came in. One landed at his feet, killing him instantly and wounding me.

After all these years I would like to contact his wife and his fifty year old son.

"Doc" Cooper was from Council Bluffs, Iowa, born on Oct. 1, 1928. He died a few weeks before his 23rd birthday.

To the Cooper family: I have written about this event in "WE CLAIM THE TITLE, Korean War Marines." Please see my web, www.koreanwarmarines.com.

Burton F. Anderson

Keywords: "Doc" Cooper, Hill 749,

Information

Comments: Please contact me and let me know how you are doing. I would like to visit anyone who served with me in Korea.

Larry Stang (Fireball) 856-293-1216

Keywords: Nickname Fireball,Inchon Landiing, Chosan Resouvior, James Hickman, Otha Allison Sgt. Niblock.

SEMPRE FI

Comments: sonny vasile from connecticut

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sept. 1950 june 1951 d.co. 2nd plt.info

Comments: Lt. Carl Thompson, calif.; Martinez G. calif.;R labauve LA.; M. Edward Ga.; W. Neal Ga.; Monopoli; To name a few. If you read this E mail Me. Bob Lawrence

Keywords: sept. 1950 - june 1951 dog. co. barman inchon, young-dong po, seoul, wonson, kojo, koto ri, pusan,mason, andong,38 parallel,operation killer,

D/2/1

Comments: Inchon Wonson chosin resv. Mason Pusan Andong 38 Par. Bean Patch Operation Killer

Keywords: D. Co. First Marine Reg.- Sept. 15, 1950 to June 1951-survivors of D. Co. 1950-1951

Weapons Co 81 Mortars

Comments: I would like to hear from those I served with in the Corps. I was in Korea from November 52 to October 53 and was a section wireman with Weapons Co 81 mortars. My nickname was Bear. I would epecially like to hear from Ernest R Davidson who was from Evansville, IN and a corpsman named Edward Dufour from Madawaska, ME. I have recently talked with Quint Villanueva also a section wireman. While in the states I was at Camp Pendleton.

If for any reason the posted email does work you may contact my daughter at calnviv@lgcy.com

Thank you and Semper Fi.

Keywords: Bear, Edward Dufour, Ernest R Davidson Jr, Nevada cities, section wireman

A poem I thought you all might like.

Comments: A poem I thought you all might like.

Freedom Is Not Free My father is the greatest man I have ever known, he fought in the cold, the dark, and territory unknown.

He fought for the freedom of people he had never met. The blood and the horror was a sight he would never forget.

The mighty Marines, fought hard and bold, but many friends fell, in the deep bitter cold.

Brothers in combat, brothers in arms, brothers in death held in each other’s arms.

Holding a friend whose life is gone instead of yours. Brother you will be remembered as a hero of this war.

With the battles raging, they could have fled, but Marines can be proud they took with them their dead.

If you ask the question why that is so, every marine will answer proudly, that is the Marine code.

They may not have known what they were fighting for, but brothers are brothers and that’s what Marines were there for.

Friendships made by bonds of blood. The heroes will not be forgotten. Their stories will be told.

Held dear to our hearts with the deepest of love. They died for freedom and the price was blood.

Thank you father for being willing to die, and thank you father for coming home to bless our lives.

But leaving the brothers who died for the unknown, when remembering them, you will not be alone.

There is an old battlefield, far across the seas, that is now covered with large buildings and beautiful trees.

A grandfather reflects, the time has gone fast, as his grandchildren are playing, unaware of the past.

“Thank you for our freedom, Thank you”, he cries. “My children were worth it.” As tears welled in his eyes.

The grandfather humbly dropped down to his knee, he will never forget the Marines nor that “Freedom is not Free”.

Daddy your heroic fight for freedom will never be forgotten. Thank you for being willing to give your life for your friends. I thank your friends for giving their life for you. Your life is a tribute to them. You can hold your head high. They call you the Chosin Few, because you really are chosen. You have chosen to live your life to the fullest. You have done that with honor, a tribute to your brothers and to us. And now we honor you father, you are an example to us all. Thank you. By Sandy Homer

-My family held a party paying tribute to my father. We gave him a framed window box with his purple hearts in it a picture of him during the war. It was beautiful. At that time I read him this poem I wrote for him. My father was a Gunny sargent 1 Marines 2nd Battalion Fox company, he was at Choisin. He is a great man. I am proud of him and all that fought. I hope you all enjoyed the poem.-

Keywords: My father was a Gunny sargent 1 Marines 2nd Battalion Fox company, he was at Choisin. His name is Bill Dumas.

F-2-1 50-51

Comments: At Korea from April 1950- April 1051. Was at Chosin, in Fox Co.

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corpsmen

Comments: whizzer

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Looking for anyone who knew my Father Arnold J. Cronkright

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my Father in the Korean War. Only Information I have is a Group picture with this information on top: "H" Co. 2nd BN., 1st Inf. TR Reg. TCI Camp Pendleton, CA Sept. 27, 1951.

Keywords: "H" Company, 49th Parallel, camp pendleton 9/27/51

F/2/1

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My uncle, Bernard Lee Brandfass, IDNO 663328, PFC USMC was killed in action on 9/21/50. Am seeking info about him & details regarding his final action.

His obituary states that he died at Yongdungp'o. I also found a Korean Presidental Unit Citation for the First Marine Division in his effects.

Also,in a letter he wrote home on 9/1/50 he made reference to serving in the mighty "Fox" company & stated that the rebel flag, (presumedly the stars & bars) was their symbol.

The return address on his letter is "F" co., 1st Plt., 2nd Bn., 1st Marines.Are there unit histories available so I can learn more about the action at Yongdugpo?

He also stated in one of his letters that he travelled to "Yokohama", Japan (arriving on 8/28/50) from San Fran on the U.S.S. President Jackson (APH-18).

Please let me know if you have any information. Thank you in advance.

Robert Brandfass z3t12360@aol.com

Keywords: Co. F, 1st Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Reg, 1st Marine Div,Youngdungp'o, U. S. S. President Jackson

IST MARINE 2ND BATT. BAKER

Comments: I am looking for any one who was in Korea with my father Everett "Eddie" Gray. He joined when he lived in New York. I know there were friends with the names of "the Professor"; "Doc" and "Irish". My father is still living but is very sick. He would really love to talk with one of his old buddies.

Keywords: 1st MARINE 2ND BAt. BAKER

1ST DIV, 2ND, MCH GUN PLATOON RIP 12/10/2003

Comments: Looking for info on anyone who was with me on "The Hook" when our outpost was overrun on Nov 1 1952. I remember a Clayton, Dutch, and a fellow from Arkansas who was still firing his weapon the last time I saw him. I was wounded in both arms. A medic got me to aid after we were overrun. Any info appreciated.

Editor note:

Obituaries Thursday, December 11, 2003 MR. DAVID A. PANSKE, 76, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, December 10, 2003 in Chaparral, New Mexico. Mr. Panske served in the 1st Marines, 2nd Battalion, D Company and participated in the Inchon landing in Korea. He was wounded in combat November, 1952 and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a life member of the DAV in Chaparral, New Mexico. Mr. Panske became a Civil Service employee in 1974 with 17 years of service. He retired December, 1992 to pursue another career in Naturopathy and Massage Therapy. Mr. Panske was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. He is survived by his devoted wife Emma Medlock Panske. Stepson, Chuck Youngjohn and wife Linda. Sister-in-law, Redgie Medlock of El Paso. David will be greatly missed and mourned by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers the family would like for donations to be made in his name to the Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 East Montana, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88005. Cremation will take place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 5054 Doniphan 587-0202.

DAVID A. PANSKE

Keywords: Date of Death for David A. Panske should have read Dec 10th, 2003

2nd Battalion, 1st Marines KIA/MIA Lists.

Comments: I have put together lists of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines KIA/MIA's. It may found at:

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If you can add any information to the Korean War Project KIA/MIA database on anybody that is on the list, it would be appreciated.

Keywords: 2/1/1 Korean War KIA/MIA's by Alphabet, Date and Unit

Jerry Dudding Where Are You?

Comments: Jerry Dudding left a message 2 years ago. There is no address for him now. Does anybody know his email or home address? Chuck Lundeen, an 81 FO is trying to locate him. I will pass messages along.

Also, there is a 2/1 Reunion scheduled for May 24--26, 2001 in New Orleans, LA. For more info, contact me at rlpaynewa@yahoo.com.

Keywords: Jerry Dudding, Weapons/2/1, 1952, Bunker Hill, Chuck Lundeen

Looking for Buddies

Comments: I am looking for any buddies who served with me. I joined the Marines on Jan 31,1951. I trained at Parris Island Platoon 96 graduated April 4, 1951. Went Camp Pendleton Ca. Shipped out to Korea in 1952. I am originally from Connecticut.

Keywords: "Sgt Ski" or "Pop" Bunker HIll-D-C0 2nd bn-1st. Marines

My father was in D-2-1 at Inchon before being wounded,B-1-7 after Jan.1951,Msgt.James A. Cregg

Comments: I spent many hours discussing Korea with my father.I was amazed at the ordeal the Marines endured, As my father said on his death bed," In unity is strength."

Keywords: Koto Ri

Wpns/2/1 Marines that walked over a ledge on a foggy,rainy night in Korea.

Comments: My dad James Sartorelli is looking for any of the men that was with him at Bunker Hill that one foggy,rainy night the platoon went out and they all walked over a ledge and landed on eachother. My dad was in the Weapons co.2d Bn 1st Marine 1st Marine Div.FMF.Any help on these mens names and how to get in touch with them is greatly appreciated.Thank you Thad. tjsart@yahoo.com

Keywords: Bunker Hill Aug.23-26 1952.Platoon that was out on a foggy,rainy night that walked over a ledge.

Looking for information about a fellow Marine KIA June 13, 1952.

Comments: Trying to locate anyone who might have known PFC Bobby Pothast, 1181849, killed in action June 13, 1952. Looking for details of his death. We enlisted in the Corps in Indianapolis Jan. 29, 1951. Were in Parris Island together. Trained at Camp Pendleton and arrived in Pusab in August 1951. Lost contact with him at that point.

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Looking for Info on 2/1 Battle of seoul

Comments: Looking for any information that I can find that will help me with how the 1st Marine Regiment Cleared through the city of Seoul during the battles of the City. If anyone can direct me to information, other than Army sources they don't explain anything specific, it will greatly be appreciated.

Keywords: 2nd Bn, 1st Marines during the time period 20 Sept 1950 through 1 Oct 1950.

D CO, 2BAT

Comments: Looking for info or anyone who knew my father-in-law Paul A. Mosher. He was severly wounded in the leg during the withdrawl from Chosin on or about 9-11 DEC 1950.

Keywords: Weapons Co., .50 cal machinegunner

Looking for information

Comments: My uncle was John Senzig, Jr. He served in the Marines and was originally said to be MIA then later the family learned he was KIA. Unfortunately, his family doesn't have any information on where he was KIA and as far as the family knows, his body was never recovered. His 7 sisters and 1 brother are still living and are hoping to make contact with anyone who may have known John during the time he was in the service. Any information would be appreciated...as our family would like to finally be able to put John to rest.

Keywords: 2BN 7MAR RGT 1MAR DIV

Reunions

Comments: I am a national sales manager for Holiday Inn. I have 19 Holiday Inn around the US. We specialize in Military Reunion. I would be very interested in speaking with anyone interested in planning a reunion for their unit. We offer great packages. I can be reached at drathig@aol.com or 301-252-6656.

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B/2/1

Comments: I am writting for my father, Charles Liebal, who was wounded in action in May 1952. He was placed in North East Korea around Hill 812. Then they were moved near Panmunjon because the Chinese said they would retake Soul by May Day. My father's platoon walked into a perfect ambush and they suffered 30% casualties. He was injured and sent to a hospital. One of his buddies wrote to him in the hospital and told him that most of their platoon was wiped out taking Pork Chop hill. He would like to find out if there are any survivors from his platoon. If you have any information he would appreciate it and I will pass it on to him. He hasn't gotten into the internet, yet. I have also copied all of the letters on this site and giving them to him to review. If he has any information on any of these I will be glad to email that person.

Thank you for your help. Sincerely; Diana Hall cdhall@rica.net

Keywords: 1st Marine Regiment-2nd Battalion-1st Marine Division- Baker Company -2nd Platoon

H - 3 - 1, Charles J. Lerch

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1st Div., Howe Company

Comments: My dad, Charles J. Lerch, who served with the Marine Corp. 1st Division, H Company, would be delighted if anyone who served with him and who knew him to contact him at the following e-mail address: SharleighL@AOL.com

He would love to hear from others who went through the same experience.

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info. on 1st. marine div. -1st. remt. -2nd. bat.-dog co.

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO GET ALL POSSIBLE INFO ON MY UNIT .

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Wpns Co/2/1

Comments: PARTICIPATED IN OPERATIONS AND ACTION AGAINST ENEMY FORCES ON THE SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WESTERN KOREAN FRONTS. DEP CON U.S. 1 FEBRUARY 1952 ARR CON U.S. 26 JANUARY 1953. ORGANIZATION: MARINE BARRACKS, U.S. NAVAL BASE. PLACE OF DISCHARGE: BREMERTON, WASHINGTON.

Keywords: 1st marines,2nd battalion Weapons Company January, 1952 - January, 1953.

Fighting Fox Finest of the First

Comments: Was with Fox Co. from May 5, 1952 until Oct. 16, 1952. Then went to H&S as Assistant Battalion Operations Officer. Was Platoon Commander of 2nd Platoon from May 11 until August 6; then became Company XO. Returned to take over 3rd Platoon on Sept. 19 and had it until Sept. 25. Big names are Company Raid June 13, Stromboli, and, of course, Bunker Hill. Am still in touch with old Gunny John Francis Kelly, and Lieutenant Holmberg. Captain Moody died in Nov. 1975 Would like to hear from anybody from those days.

Keywords: Second Platoon, Fox Company

Fleet Marine Force

Comments: My Fathers name is Robert Hughes he is from Maysville, KY. He was in the Marines from March 1949 discharged 1956.One name he remembers is Knolls a guy from Rome Ga. Dad was stationed at Quanico Va. & Camp Lejune N.C. He was in the Baker Co. He was in 2nd bat. & 22nd.. He would love to hear from anyone that might remember him.

Keywords: Quanico Va. BAKER CO.

BUNKER HILL USMC 52'

Comments: Bunker Hill Aug,52'

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Weapons Co. attached to Fox Co. 2ND Battallion, 1ST Marines

Comments: I was on Bunker Hill outpost on August 25, 1952 and August 26, 1952. I was wounded on the 26th and evacuated to a Hospital ship at Inchon. Would like to hear from anyone who was there during that time. I was with the Anti-tank Weapons unit (flame throwers & bozookas). I remember one guy we called Boco or Boko. I don't know if this was his first or last name or a nickname. A navy guy was wounded in the jaw with shrapnal. He was Fox Company's coreman. Our weapons company Lieutenant (we called him Baby Blue Eyes) was wounded at the same time.

Keywords: Bunker Hill,

Graham

Comments: Looking for a tall black Marine that I served with in Korea. This gentleman was a few years holder than I, was educated and I think was from Texas. He kind of looked after me when I arrived and I have wanted to thank him all these years and had no way to try and contact him.

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Glenn Kindt

Comments: Looking for members of my dad's squad or anyone who knew him. His name is Glenn Kindt from Jasper, Minnesota and was with the 1st Reg., 2nd Bat, 7th marines, Easy Company. Was in Korea from June 1, 1951 - south and central Korea June 6, 1952 to May 5, 1952. Departed Korea May 5, 1952.

Keywords: Squad members Blankenship, Whitehead, Rost, Hanson, Sprul, Belnie

F/2/1 non-hostile casualty 10/21/51

Comments: I corresponded with a Donald Fritz a few times, who was in the same outfit, and supposedly in the bunker next to Lyman--but he said that he would tell me what happened after he returned, but now I think something happened to him as well. It's been almost 50 years now--Wanda

Keywords: Info on PFC Lyman Fry USMC 1950 died 10/21/51 Hill 884, I believe. He was my first boyfriend. His name is on Marine Corp Honor Roll, but cause of death is "other". If anyone knows, PLEASE contact me--I don't know what that means. I still remember his Serial # after these 50 years -- it was 1156857. He was born in Oklahoma, and I knew him for about 3 years, in Washington state.

EASY CO 2ND BAT 1ST. MARINES

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANY ONE WHO SEREVED IN MY CO FROM SEPT.50 TO SEPT 51

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F/2/1 finding buddies

Comments: 1ST MARINES, 2ND BATT., FOX CO.

Keywords: Parris Island July 1951 Hills - Bunker, Ole Yeller, #104 Buddies - Bill Berryman (NY), ? Sobers (Mich.), and several others I'd like to find but don't remember names

Michael Mancuso

Comments: My uncle Michael recently passed away, he was a in what I believe to be golf company 2/1. I know I have the battalion and regiment right but I'm not sure of the company. If anyone has any information about my uncle can you please e-mail me.

Thank You Kevin Palkovic

Keywords: Sgt Michael Mancuso from Jersey City, won the silver star at chosin reservoir

2/1 - Battalion Chaplain

Comments: My father, Gerry Kuhn, was one of three Regimental Chaplains for First Marines from 1952 to 1953, but spent all of his time with 2/1. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who remembers him or would like to restore contact with him. (Since he considers e-mail something best avoided, I'm posting the message for him). He has also retained copies of the casualty letters he wrote. If interested, I can have him check for specific names. Many thanks in advance.

Sincerely, Phil

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CPL EMIL TRYNOSKI E/2/1 KIA KOTO-RI 11/29/50

Comments: For anyone trying to contact the son of Cpl. Emil trynoski , my E-mail address is butchvanb@aol.com. If you knew my father , please contact me. Respectfully, Emil(Butch)VanBuren

Keywords: Ski , Gert , Emil , Koto-Ri , Nov 9,1950, harmonica , Fulton,N.Y.

F/2/1

Comments: WAS RECOMMENDED FOR SILVER STAR BUT NEVER RECEIVED ALTHOUGH I WAS TOLD IT WAS REDUCED TO BRONZE STAR.

Keywords: 1952 FOX 2-1 & WPNS 1-1

2-1-1 Korea Marines

Comments: Looking for buddies that served in Korea from Oct,1951 to Sept,52 with Weapons Co 2nd Batt 1st Mar Regt. Anyone that knows the whereabouts of Hal Roes Jr, Ted Randall,Jr, FL, Bill Heazlit, VA, Carl Loesch, NJ, Sam Shaw of Texas. We are having a reunion in Savannah,GA June 1st 2nd 3rd , 2000 contact me.

Keywords: Hill 884- Bunker Hill

Wpns/2/1

Comments: Looking for buddies that I served with and friends and family of William W. Lewis 1184800 that was KIA around August of "52" He was an FO for our unit and a good buddie.

Keywords: I was called Frenchy my time in Korea was September 1951 to October 1952, served with Weapons Company 2nd Bat 1stReg 1st Div as an 81 Mortor Gunner.

W/2/1

Comments: Trying to locate any buddies of Donald Fish who served in Korea 1-52 thru 8-52. Don was KIA 8-26-52 on Bunker Hill; Chindong-Myon, Korea. He was with Weapons Co.; 2nd Bn; 1st Marines; 1st Marine Div.; attached to D Company at the time of his death.

Keywords: Don had two nicknames: "Buck" and "Yank". The only full name he mentioned in letters is Art Owen from Maysville, MO. Art was with the 5th Marines.

E/2/1 1951

Comments: If any one knows any of these people my dad D.E.Houston would greatly appreciate hearing from them; E-mail jehjeh@carrollsweb.com

Keywords: "Doc" Reveille Hill Capt Harper Lt Johnny Carter 2cnd.Lt."Wildbill" Rocky Lt Frease Lt. Lahr Hill 749 Hill 672 Hayden P. summerfield Cpl Hartford (1st M.G. Section) was wounded in the throat was saved by my dad a medic in Easy co.2cn bn.1st mar. Columber Gil Elliot "Dusty" Lt. Rhodes (Artillary F.O. Kansas Line or Brown line USNS General William Weigle to Yokasuka,Japan (June 1951) Dr.Sou Fillipo,Chief Gaines,Haywood, Elliot, Erickson Donald E. Houston Ambulance driver Fred C. Pitts Oct 8,1951 (Releive 1st Bn. 1st marines on right flank of marine lines forward aid station; Cpl. Nichols KIA Lt. Col. Nihart M/Sgt Dienkleburger Hill 812 Hill 1052

Need help locating D/2/1members

Comments: Trying to locate USMC personnel who served in D/2/1 Sept 1951-Sept 1952. My father James V. Hedgecock "Jim" or "Jimmy "( North Carolina) served in D/2/1 during that time period. He has told me that he was in the 11th replacement group for Hill 884 in Sept 1951. Also served in Korea 1953-1954 as a MP at the DMZ Dad is living but does not have e-mail. Thanks

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