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Current Message 50 - July 31, 2006
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Entry: 58308
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

G co. 3rd Bn 1st Marines 60 mortars

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Kenneth Jones wrote on 2006-07-31 09:16:38.0

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Keywords: looking for anyone that remembers serving with in Korea

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Current Message 51 - July 8, 2006
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Entry: 58015
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

James Samuel Cook (Lieutenant)

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Allison Keith wrote on 2006-07-08 15:49:45.0

Comments: Dad is doing great, enjoying retirement on Cape Cod. We visited over Memorial Day weekend and he read aloud some of the letters he sent to his mother while in Korea. Ths stirred my interest. God Bless all the vets!

Keywords: platoon leader, H company, supply officer, in Korea jan-nov 51

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Current Message 52 - June 16, 2006
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Entry: 57685
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

George company 3rd Bn

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Kenneth Jones wrote on 2006-06-16 23:09:39.0

Comments: Looking for familiar names and faces of men that served with me

Keywords: Okie,Knockdown,Hick....these were some of the nick names that I was known as...Served 1951-1952

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Current Message 53 - June 4, 2006
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Entry: 57511
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Men who knew PFC Allan J Bouquin I Co KIA

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John Bouquin wrote on 2006-06-04 19:16:55.0

Comments: Hi, my name is john bouquin. My uncle who i never got to meet is PFC ALLAN JOHN BOUQUIN

Hostile, Died (KIA)

August 13, 1952

FREDONIA NY

Serial Number 1216795

I was wondering if there was anybody that served with him that may be able to speak about him. its a long shot but i thought i would try thankyou.

Keywords: PFC ALLAN JOHN BOUQUIN

Hostile, Died (KIA)

August 13, 1952

FREDONIA NY

Serial Number 1216795

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Current Message 54 - May 30, 2006
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Entry: 57428
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Close calls in combat

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Bob Simonsen wrote on 2006-05-30 13:43:31.0

Comments: CLOSE CALLS IN COMBAT-Former Marine and author is looking for stories about unusual/very unique close call/near death experiences of Marines and Corpsmen during any of our nation's wars, for possible inclusion in a future book. To submit your story or to request additional info/criteria, please contact: Bob Simonsen. 3920 Ramona Dr Riverside, CA 92506 or Three27bob@aol.com or 951 788-8183

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Current Message 55 - April 5, 2006
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Entry: 56555
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

fallen veteran

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Tom Costello wrote on 2006-04-05 23:13:53.0

Comments: My father Edward T. Costello was in The Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was proud to serve with Item Company 3rd battalion 1st Marine Division, something he always proud of up until his death, he has passed away on February 15, 2006 of Cancer. We ran into several gentlemen during the Korean War memorial dedication in D.C. A few years back, he was at his happiest moments telling stories about The Hook and Boulder city and seeing some old faces.Edwards funeral will be at ARLIGNTON Cemetery in May of this year P.F.C. Edward T. Costello Edward Thomas Costello, age 73 died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006 at his sons house in Sunrise Florida of Cancer. Ed was born in the Bronx New York; a college graduate, a family man and always called pops by all of the kids on the neighborhood, since he was involved in The Police athletic leagues with his two sons. He moved to Florida in 1972 as a chef to work for Jackie Gleason at his country club, along with many other hotels during his career; Ed was a chef for 30 years. He was a Proud U.S. Marine Veteran of the Korean War a member of the Marine Corp Association- he proudly served with Item Company 3rd battalion 1ST Marine Division from 1952-1955 and then the reserves from 1955-1960. He was a 2 time Purple Heart recipient along with other letter of recommendation in his file. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Survived by his two sons Thomas and his wife Cynthia and their two daughters Nicole and Sarah. His son Anthony and his wife Sonya and their two children Amber and Bryce.

Keywords: His nick name was stinky, he saw action at the hook, boulder city and other engagments. He was always proud to be a marine and to serve with Item co. 3rd bat 1st Marine division during the Korean war. This is something he said even on his last days, he would go and be with his old buddies.

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Current Message 56 - March 7, 2006
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Entry: 56138
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

WPNS.CO 3BAT 5REG 1DIV 1953-54

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marvin morton wrote on 2006-03-07 22:32:34.0

Comments: any one who was there when its was over mpm

Keywords: nevda citys

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Current Message 57 - January 15, 2006
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Entry: 55192
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

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Phillip Hahn wrote on 2006-01-15 19:28:39.0

Comments: Looking for any member of 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment Weapons company or Howe company during Korean War

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Current Message 58 - January 6, 2006
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Entry: 55040
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

William B. Baugh Burial Place

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ALLEN SCHMITZ wrote on 2006-01-06 15:54:25.0

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Keywords: INFORMATION ON BURIAL PLACE OF WILLIAM B. BAUGH MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT KOREAN WAR HE IS BURIED IN GLEN HAVEN CEMETERY HARRISON OHIO SAW A REQUEST FROM A MAN WHO WANTED TO KNOW WHERE HIS UNCLE WAS BURIED FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL OR TELEPHONE ME IF YOU CARE TO I LIVE RIGHT IN HARRISON

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Current Message 59 - December 13, 2005
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Entry: 54637
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Olen Franklin Myers Item Co /3/1 - KIA 10/27/52

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Bobby Powers wrote on 2005-12-13 22:14:21.0

Comments: I knew Olen Myers from Camp Pendleton, Ca. onto Korea 1952. He was with the ist MarReg,!st Marine Div.. We became great friends when we were taking Inf training at Camp Pendleton, Ca. and also at Pickle Meadows, Nev taking cold weather training. We were snowed in there as we were about to leave and was stranded for several days. When we finally got back to Camp Pendleton we sailed to Korea on the Gen. William S. Weigel stopped off in Japan to leave gear and then onto Inshon korea where we were assigned to various Marine Org. Olen was assigned to different organizations but we saw each other several times. In fact he and I at supper together at 1st Mar Div Hdq. the night,ethier the day or next day before he was KIA. He was a great musician and they put on several shows for the Marines that year. i HAVE TRIED FOR SEVERAL YEARS TO FIND SOME INFORMATION ABOUT HIM. i WAS CHECKING ON MY COMPUTER TONIGHT (!/30/05) AND FOUND THIS ON THE WEB SITE kOREAN wAR PROJECT i SURE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF HIS RELATIVES OR FRIENDS.

Keywords: Olen Franklin Myers

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Current Message 60 - September 13, 2005
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Entry: 53126
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

LOOKING FOR TMOTHY BRITTON

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Denise Johnson wrote on 2005-09-13 00:00:00.0

Comments: I just want to know if he is okay. I heard about hurricane Opehlia and wondering is he safe. He left for boot camp on July 24,2005 and I haven't heard anything from him. If you have any information about him please contact me at Neicyco06@hotmail.com. Thank you

Keywords: RCT Britton,Timothy Plt 3089 Bn.Ico Box 13089 Parris Island, South Carolina 29905-3089

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Current Message 61 - August 31, 2005
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Entry: 52955
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Looking For Dad

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John Vaile wrote on 2005-08-31 00:00:00.0

Comments: I am seeking information from anyone who served with him or has any knowledge of him. His hometown was Charleston, Indiana. He lived, briefly in Neptune, New Jersey where there was his obituary appeared in the Asbury Park Press.

Any help that can be had will, greatly, be appreciated. this has been a very long journey.

Thankyou

Keywords: John A. Doyle 25 March 1931 - 5 April 1953 USMC 108775 Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st marines, 1st Marine Division

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Current Message 62 - August 21, 2005
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Entry: 52752
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Looking For my Dad's Marine buddy

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Ernie Capell wrote on 2005-08-21 00:00:00.0

Comments: Hi. I am looking for my dad's old war buddy. My dad is former (gunny sgt. Calliston Hutto). My dad;s friends name is Willie T. Johnson They fought together on Hill 31.

Keywords: HILL 31

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Current Message 63 - July 5, 2005
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Entry: 51867
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Item Copmpany 3/1 Reunion

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Victor Shepherd wrote on 2005-07-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: Item Company 3/1 Seeking Marines For Reunion

Our purpose is to unite the surviving veterans of Item Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment. First Marine Division, who fought in the Korean War during the period of September or 1950 to July 1953, and to honor their valor, sacrifice and duty.

We honor the memory of those men who had given their lives defending the freedom of the people of the Republic of Korea.

Once a year we assemble and to bring together those surviving veterans for a few days of story swapping, lying and generally remembering.

Our next reunion will be in May of 2006 at Branson, MO.

Contact: Victor (Doc) Shepherd, our web site is www.ItemCompany31.com

Keywords: reunion, Inchon, Seoul, Chosin, Killer, Ripper, Bunker Hill, Boulder City, Vegas, Punchbowl

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Current Message 64 - May 21, 2005
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Entry: 51021
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

boot camp april 1953 Sandiego members

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jim byfield wrote on 2005-05-21 00:00:00.0

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Keywords: I went thru Boot Camp in April 1953 but given a medical due to an injury during boot. I believ i was in the 1st marines Charlie company. Would love to hear from anyone on this term Our D.I. Was sgt Gilliand

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Current Message 65 - April 27, 2005
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Entry: 50476
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Clobber Gulch

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ken frey wrote on 2005-04-27 00:00:00.0

Comments: see above comment please

Keywords: does anyone know of: the korean war battle in the gulch between Hongchon and Chunchon called "clobber Gulch"?...there have been stories and a movie made about it, I believe...magazine that story was carried in was called: "Men" and issue was May of 1952..anyone have an issue to sell?..also, is there anyone out there that was part of the 50,000 U.S. Marines that were sent to Klamath Falls, Oregon in WWII with malaria, for treatment, etc. and when the snow came it saved their lives by putting the disease into remission?...pfrey101@hotmail.com

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Current Message 66 - March 31, 2005
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Entry: 49896
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

looking for old buddies,

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Pat Bryan wrote on 2005-03-31 22:07:23.0

Comments: I wonder if anyone out there remembers my husband Johnie Bryan. He served in the Marines from April 1952 to Sep 56. He took basic at Camp Pendleton, then to Georgia, Hawaii and was stationed in tent camp 3 at the foot of MT Fuji in Japan. I don't know where he was in Korea exactly, He said he was with the 3rd btn, 3rd Marine, 3rd Division attached to the 1st Division in Korea. He had bright red wavy hair, and was a farm boy from Missouri. We have located one friend Jim Baxley from Ark, another is Joe Herbst (not sure of the spelling) who was a motorcycle policeman in St. Louis after the war. Johnie does a lot of reminiscing and would love to meet up with some old pals. Please help me find his old buddies. Thanks

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Current Message 67 - February 25, 2005
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Entry: 49221
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Chosin - Battle

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Nick Seguine wrote on 2005-02-25 19:40:57.0

Comments: At Chosin, got shrapnel in the ankles and almost lost feet to frost bite. Woke up on hospital ship "Repose" but don't know how I got there. Can anyone help? No records were found of the incident. Might someone remember me?

Keywords: SSGT Bill Kirchhoff was in five of the six major battles in Korea.

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Current Message 68 - December 24, 2004
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Entry: 47678
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

The Marines Administer Good Medicine

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Gary Hall wrote on 2004-12-24 04:12:48.0

Comments: The Marines Administer Good Medicine

In December, 1947 I was standing at attention as best I could in a newly formed recruit platoon at MCRD San Diego. The Drill Instructor was SSgt Douglas D. Gardner, fully caporizoned with 2 hash marks and the recognition and awards associated with combat in the South Pacific. The several history books I have since read all tell me "he entered into captivity" on Wake Island on 23 December, 1941 and spent the next 44 months as a POW of the Japanese. SSgt Gardner had in abundance what I later learned to be called "command lpresence". In any circumstance, social, civil or brutal, you appreciated being on his side. I didn't have much going for me and worse, didn't even realize my several limitations. Sgt Gardner said "Hall, you are uneducated, undisciplined and unmotivated and we have a place for guys like you". This for me was my first dose of Marine Corps medicine and in time I came to understand, appreciate and recommend it. For the next 5 years my place was to pick up trash and march with an M-1 rifle, the best medicine anyone ever took. Tlhe Marine Corps demands that all Marines learn to fire a rifle. At that time it was the US Rifle cal. 30 M-1. In boot camp I sincerely wanted to qualify as an Expert Rifleman but the best I could come up with was Marksman, that is barely qualified. Once a year we all had to requalify with our rifles, "snapping in" for 8 hours each day for 2 weeks. This was all prior to being allowed to fire a single round on the range. The second year I managed to make Sharpshooter, still being unable to qualify as Expert. During the summer of 1950, my 3rd year in the Corps it came to once again requalify. After completing the 2 weeks of snapping in we went back to the range to fire for record. As we started off with slow fire prone position on the 500 yard line Gunny (Tech Sgt) Roy Kastner was running the range and watching the butts with his binoculars. Gunny Kastner was cut out of the same good cloth as was SSgt Gardner, that is he also had all the attributes expected of the best of the Marines. I remember he also the grandest handlebar mustache possible, about 8 inches wide. Gunny joined the Marines about 1938 and served in the South Pacific.

After finishing on the 500 and 300 yard lines and preparing to fire the last rounds of rapid fire prone I had been mentally keeping score and I knew that if I got 'em all in the black I had become an Expert Rifleman, which was an automnatic $5 a month raise in pay. After the final firing I felt pretty good as the targets were lowered in the butts for marking. When the targets were raised for scoring, I had indeed put them all in the black. Gunny Kastner, standing alongside me said "Nice shooting Hall". I have never forgotten the "attaboy", the only one I received in 5 years in the Marines. Thanks Gunny, the Marines are not known for effusive outpourings. Another dollop of the good medicine.

Just a few days later we were on our way to Korea, where I was given the good job as ammo carrier in W-3-1, 1st Mar. Div. The 1st Marines were commanded by Chesty Puller, the 5th Marines by Raymond Murray and Col. Homer Litzenberger had the 7th Marines.

LTGEN Raymond Murray passed away on Veterans Day, 11 November, of this year 2004. In his obituary it was said he wanted to be a teacher, having graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in English. He was one of the very best. I was privileged to be among those in the Hagaru perimeter during the 1st week of Dec., 1950 when Col. Murray led his 5th Marines into our lines, marching in step, in formation, in 40 below zero weather, in the middle of the night.

After Korea, I went to the 6th Marines of the 2nd Marine Division and finished out my time. In the 6th Marines there was a Navy Full LT Chaplain, whose name I regret to say has become lost. I remember this good officer because at every service he concluded with prophetic, memorable quote from the work of Alexis de Tocqueville in the 1830's: "America is great because America is good and should America ever cease to be good America will cease to be great". I am aware that many scholars have denied he wrote this. I have read several of the editions, versions and translations of the original French "Democracy in America" and that conclusion is to be found in the original unabridged edition of the Author.

Epilog.

Sometime in 1958 while attending the University of Texas I began experiencing troubling headaches while studying. I had an eye examination and learned I had astigmatism and other eye weaknesses. When I put on my first pair of glasses at age 27 I was astounded. I then understood why I could not hit a baseball and why I had such trouble in target shooting. I had been swinging the bat and pointing a rifle where the ball and target was not. So the intensive training on the rifle ranges, the snapping in and zeroing of the weapon resulted in compensating for unknown and unrecognized eye defects, just as discipline corrects and compensates for other human traits and failings. An integral part of discipline in any circumstance is to always look around and be aware of what's going on in your area. In simplest and crudest terms, never leave your rear end sticking out.

It is my belief that the good medicine of the Marine Corps has derived from the origins of our Country in 1620 by the declarations written in the Mayflower Compact by those 40 odd Pilgrim Fathers, before they stepped off the boat, wherein they declared America would be founded as a Christian Nation.

The Marine Corps medicine consists of wisdom, discipline and intense training. I recommend it.

I am thankful for my Marine Corps experiences. It was time well spent.

Gary Hall 633178

23 December, 2004

In remembrance of the Wake Island Marines, December, 1941

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Current Message 69 - December 3, 2004
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Entry: 47269
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

marines from pueblo,colorado

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Dianna Zaiger wrote on 2004-12-03 21:17:08.0

Comments: Looking for any one who served with my father Melvin Postlewait during the Korean war in 1951-1953 to tell me stories and memories of him. He is still alive and I am trying to find out about him, I am doing a memoral wall in his house.

Keywords: Melvin Postlewait and those that served from Pueblo Colorado with him

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Current Message 70 - July 29, 2004
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Entry: 44881
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Remembering Chesty Puller

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gary hall wrote on 2004-07-29 17:22:42.0

Comments: After having lived long enough to wake up, I'm thankful I knew you, Col (Gen) Puller. Of the many honors and benefits of having served in the Marine Corps was, as I prefer to phrase it "having worked for" then Col. Chesty Puller in W-3-1 from August, 1950 to Sept., 1951, in Korea. Regretfully only years later did I begin to fully realize what a great leader of men he was. He was not one of the "perfumed princes" operating remotely from the rear as described by David Hackworth in his books. However I have evidence here to tell you he must have been one of those leaders Col. T. R. Fehrenback describes in his book "This Kind of War", one who "had the courage to make the hard decisions to make the troops always do the difficult yet correct thing". The long list of 5 Navy Crosses awarded Col. Puller should have been at least6 awards from considering the following example I witnessed during Sept., 1950. The time frame was during the 1st Marine Regiment advance from Inchon and prior to taking Seoul (1st time), in 1950. When I say I worked for Col. Puller, I was an ammunition carrier in W-3-1 (a pack mule actually), and now a days am thankful for the experience. Any way we moved out early one Sept. morning advancing toward Seoul and began to take some small arms fire. Instantly the whole front line took cover, we were in a potato field at the time and a road was about 10 yards to my left, with a line of vehicles and a tank at the front of the column. Everything stopped, including the tank, engines idling. I was safely prone behind some cover in the potato field, feeling secure as I watched the rounds spatter off the road and sides of the tank when I noticed an individual walking forward at a brisk 120, wondering who the poor soul was, a new replacement, some 2nd Lt, or who, steadily coming forward from about 500 yards to the rear. As he got closer I suddenly noted sunlight reflecting off his insignia. As he kept coming forward, rounds were spattering off the road and vehicles and he appeared not to notice, looking grimly straight ahead. As he passed directly by me about 10 yards away, I saw he was a full Colonel, Col. L. B. Puller, his self. He stopped at the rear of the tank, which had a telephone mounted above the right track, and jerked up the phone. I couldn't hear what he said but I remember instantly the tank belched out black exhaust smoke and dug out forward. And likewise, we all, (the 1st Mar Reg't) were moving forward. Yes, I'm indeed thankful I knew you, Col. Puller.

Gary Hall July 2004

Keywords: Chesty Puller, move out.

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Current Message 71 - July 26, 2004
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Entry: 44814
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Reply to message #2518 (Barnes)

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Gary Hall wrote on 2004-07-26 20:59:06.0

Comments: Ladies & Gentlemen: I still have vivid recollections of Cpl (I believe) Barnes, whom I saw killed on the beach the day of the landing. I should say up front my memory of him was that he displayed the highest qualities of discipline,dedication and devotion, and yet I was in his presence only about a total of 5 minutes of our lives. I recall it this way: We (G-3-1 and W-3-1) rode over from Kobe, Japan to the beaches at Inchon, on an LST given to the Japanese, (it was sailed by a Japanese crew); the Japanese in turn loaned it back to us for the landing. As we entered the landing area the Corsairs and Naval Gunfire were doing their good work, this about 1500 hours, 9-15-50. We were finishing loading up in the LVT's in the tank deck of the LST, and the diesel smoke was something else. Just before I climbed into the LVT I made a last stop in the head. Inside, working by himself was Cpl Barnes, ensuring the facility was left in good order, and as we made brief eye contact I thought "Barnes, I should be doing this for you.", I consider this to be one of the more responsible acts of my unworthy lifetime. Just a very short time later, as we climbed out of the tractors, I saw Barnes, about 50 yards ahead of us on the beach, standing up fully exposed, cutting the barbed wire, for the rest of us. At that instant, he was shot and killed, 50 yards onto the beach, in the first hour of the first day of the invasion. I am thankful I briefly knew him and hope somehow he has passed along to posterity some of his good genes. Kindest regards, Gary Hall PFC 633178

Keywords: Cpl Barnes; Inchon Landing, 9-15-50, about 1700 hrs, on the beach(I forget which one, by the old junky buildings).

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Current Message 72 - July 26, 2004
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Entry: 44809
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Webster-Nash matter, Korea, 1950

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Gary Hall wrote on 2004-07-26 18:34:48.0

Comments: Ladies & Gentlemen: Am requesting any information, input, about the following event: During Dec 1950 I was attached to G-3-1 in Korea. G-3-1 had a sector of the perimeter on the north side of Hagaru, just south of the Chosin Res. After the 5th & 7th Marines had advanced into our lines, we advanced 9 miles down the hill and shortly thereafter G-3-1 was given the assignment to take some high ground just south leaving Koto-ri. We moved out and took the hill and as we were preparing to get set up for the night in subzero weather and 2-3 feet of snow on frozen ground, we noted some abandoned positions and moved in. I was in a hole about 30 yards from Given Webster's and Marine Nash's light 30. Web was the gunner and Nash was his assistant. I went up the hill with them and was never more than 30 yards away from them, at all times. During the night it was snowing, about midnight Web began firing and continued off and on most of the night. In my sector, I never saw anything and never fired a shot. John Collier had his 60 mortars set up behind and between Web and myself. At daybreak the firing had stopped and I went over to Web's position and I was much surprised at noting 30-50 enemy dead right in front of Web's gun. We talked a minute, Nash had been killed, the only casualty. Sometime that afternoon, we saddled up and moved out, advancing to the sea. Would appreciate any first hand comments about any of this. (Webster has never been given any recognition for this most memorable event, and I didn't know this for over 50 years, then quite accidentally). Would much appreciate any help in straightening this out. Kindest regards, Gary Hall PFC W-3-1 (1st Mar Div) North Korea, 1950-1951.

Keywords: Given Webster, W. E. Nash, hill near Koto-ri, Dec., 1950, North Korea

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Current Message 73 - June 27, 2004
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Entry: 44090
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

LOOKING FOR RICHARD 'DICK' METHENY

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Gerald F. Monahan wrote on 2004-06-27 21:04:38.0

Comments: Forward Artillery observers

Keywords: Heart Break Ridge- Bloody ridge Hill #802 and #749 Sept 1951

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Current Message 74 - June 25, 2004
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Entry: 44053
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Looking for some friends of my Dad,(Don Wims)52-55

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Jennifer Dumas wrote on 2004-06-25 22:35:22.0

Comments: Would like to find someone who served with my Dad in the Korean War during 1952-1955, he was at Camp Pendelton and in San Diego, then Korea. 1st Marines, 3rd Battalion,H-Co. If you knew him, I'm sure wouldn't have forgotten him. Alot of trouble in one little package, and he still hasn't changed. Would possibly like to have a reunion. please "e" me Jennifer

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Current Message 75 - June 13, 2004
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Entry: 43771
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Acquiring Item Co. Roster

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Rita Butt wrote on 2004-06-13 17:48:33.0

Comments: Can you tell me how to go about obtaining a Company Roster for Item Co 3rdBat 1stMar Reg 1st Marine Div if it is even possible? Thanks.

Keywords: Item Company roster,

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Current Message 76 - May 31, 2004
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Entry: 43419
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Lorraine Cucinella wrote on 2004-05-31 18:57:52.0

Comments: I am looking for info on my Uncle anyone with info PLEASE send to me. Thank You for your help!

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Current Message 77 - May 31, 2004
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Entry: 43417
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Donald Jesse Yates

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Lorraine Cucinella wrote on 2004-05-31 18:55:12.0

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Current Message 78 - April 10, 2004
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Entry: 42240
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Item 3/1 Korea 1952

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ROn ROss wrote on 2004-04-10 17:10:02.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with Item 3rbn 1st Marines during early to mid 1952. My father, then CPL Bonnie E. Ross served as a .30 machinegunner. He was WIA on July 31, 1952 and sent stateside. He is still alive and well. Drop me a line if you have any phots or information. Thanks Ron Ross, USMC90-96

Keywords: Platoon 135 Parris Island 1950, Item company 3rd Bn 1st Marines Korea 1952 WIA july 31, 1952 machineguns

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Current Message 79 - April 6, 2004
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Entry: 42142
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Anyone know of Robert E. Eggers?

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Theresa Fitzgerald wrote on 2004-04-06 03:29:14.0

Comments: He says he was in the 1st marines, and he was a radio man, WIA. This is my Father, I am Just trying to help him connect to his old friends. He was originally from Denison IA

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Current Message 80 - April 3, 2004
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Entry: 42103
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Hill 902

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Mitchel Parker wrote on 2004-04-03 20:41:16.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers my Uncle PFC Arthur Lee Danzer, KIA 24 April 1951 on Hill 902.

Keywords: G CO, 3 BN, 1 MAR, Hill 902

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Current Message 81 - April 3, 2004
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Entry: 42091
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

G Co 3 BN 1 MAR Veterans

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Mitchel Parker wrote on 2004-04-03 05:15:34.0

Comments: Looking for someone who knew my uncle, PFC Arthur Lee Danzer, who was KIA on 24 April 1951.

Want to know circumstances of his death and the location.

I am a Vetnam Vet and Contractor working in Korea.

Any info will be appreaciated.

Mitch

Keywords: G CO 3 BN 1 MAR, April 24 1951

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Current Message 82 - April 3, 2004
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Entry: 42090
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

G Co 3 BN 1 MAR Veterans

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Mitchel Parker wrote on 2004-04-03 04:32:08.0

Comments: Looking for someone who knew my uncle, PFC Arthur Lee Danzer, who was KIA on 24 April 1951.

Want to know circumstances of his death and the location.

I am a Vetnam Vet and Contractor working in Korea.

Any info will be appreaciated.

Mitch

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Current Message 83 - March 31, 2004
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Entry: 42022
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Robert Gobeli

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Phil Tesinsky wrote on 2004-03-31 00:40:29.0

Comments: Does anyone remember my dad? Robert Gobeli? Special Weapons company, 1rst Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th regiment? He fought at Pusan, landed at Inchon and survived Chosin. I'd love to hear from any veterans who remember him. He probably talked about football a lot. He still does.

Keywords: Does anyone remember my dad? Robert Gobeli? Special Weapons company, 1rst Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th regiment? He fought at Pusan, landed at Inchon and survived Chosin. I'd love to hear from any veterans who remember him. He probably talked about football a lot. He still does.

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Current Message 84 - March 8, 2004
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Entry: 41581
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Boot Camp

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glenn mcqueen wrote on 2004-03-08 10:07:20.0

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Current Message 85 - March 8, 2004
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Entry: 41579
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

LOOKING FOR A MARINE FROM BOOT CAMP

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glenn mcqueen wrote on 2004-03-08 09:57:26.0

Comments: I'm looking for any marines that were in Platoon 204 in Jan.2,1969 at Paris Island,S.C. I think their was one from Pa. named Dennis Rex.

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Current Message 86 - February 13, 2004
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Entry: 40855
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

D/3/1

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Christopher Gomez wrote on 2004-02-13 13:20:33.0

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Current Message 87 - February 13, 2004
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Entry: 40853
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

looking for marine killed by grenade

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dan goodrow wrote on 2004-02-13 12:28:41.0

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Current Message 88 - February 8, 2004
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Entry: 40686
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Item/3/1 1950-51

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Robert (Bob) Bedgood wrote on 2004-02-08 10:46:18.0

Comments: My Name is Robert (Bob) Bedgood,

I was attached to Item Co 3rd Bn 1st Marine Regt, 1st Marine Division, '50-'51.

Machine Guns, 2nd Squad, with the 2nd platoon, if memory is still working.

I am trying to put together a contact list of other Item company personnel during this period. Please help me if you can.

I am NOT writing a book, memoirs, or any such thing. I'm just trying to find as many as I can. If practical, possibly a future reunion.

My goal originally was to find my fellow squad members, but these things have a way of growing.

I am asking for Name, Address, Phone #, Email Address, and if you will a short outline of your life after Korea. If you have any knowledge of others I would appreciate that as well. Please pass the word .

I have been in touch with several and am still looking. If you can use email, I would appreciate that. I am so shaky that my hand writing is almost unreadable.

My address is:

Robert Bedgood 9239 Alpine Sparta Mi 49345

Email bobsplace26@webtv.net Phone (616) 887-0304

Semper Fi, Bob

Keywords: 1950-1951 Item/3/1 machine guns, Inchon, Chosin, Joseph (Bull) Fisher

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Current Message 89 - February 3, 2004
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Entry: 40514
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

RE:Richard Ray Bunt

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BRENDA (JOHNSON) HORSMAN wrote on 2004-02-03 02:21:04.0

Comments: My dad Richard Ray Bunt and my mother had an automobile accident that took the life of my dad. Is there anyone out there that remembers him?He had the wreck 1-12-2004.For more information please contact me @ Brenda Johnson 4021 Hurricane Shores Benton, Arkansas 72015 501-316-0311 OR my mom @ 17440 Hwy.298 Benton, Ark.72015 501-594-5857.Thank you so much and am awaiting your reply.

Keywords: Pvt.1st class Marine Corps-1951-1953-Pork ChopHill-Korea 1st marine Regiment-3rd Battalion-1st MarineDivision

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Current Message 90 - December 15, 2003
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Entry: 39187
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

WPNS Co., 3BN, 1st Mar 1st Mar Div Attached to I Co.

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Rita Butt wrote on 2003-12-15 15:46:19.0

Comments: This is a followup post regarding my uncle, PFC Robert S. Fountain, who was a member of the Wpns Co., 3BN, 1st Mar 1st Mar Div. Today I received papers that confirmed that he was attached to "I" Co. at the time of his death. He was a message runner and KIA on Hill 902 on April 24, 1951 as a result of "friendly fire". I am looking for anybody who remembers him or his buddy Howard VanWinkle. Thanks for any help! Semper Fi

Keywords: Bob, Hill 902, Friend of Howard VanWinkle

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Current Message 91 - November 9, 2003
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Entry: 38146
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Item 3-1-1

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MICHELLE (SHELLI) Brooks wrote on 2003-11-09 19:30:08.0

Comments: I am trying to locate Robert Faul and Everett M. Sennholz. We will be recieving Tommy's flag (which was located finally) and they are planning a huge prestentation on Memorial Day 2004 to present it to me and my mother. This will take place with a 21 gun salute along with news media being present. I talk to both Robert and Everett but have misplaced their email address and would love to give them the chance to come and anyone else that was in Item company 3-1-1. If you are interested and know any information on Tommy please email me.

Keywords: Thomas K. Jenkins

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Current Message 92 - November 9, 2003
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Entry: 38136
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Marine from George Co.

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Karol Courie wrote on 2003-11-09 17:07:48.0

Comments: Does anyone out there recall serving with my father-in-law, Frederick Floyd Courie?

Keywords: Salem, Worchester, George Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Div., Massacre Valley

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Current Message 93 - October 11, 2003
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Entry: 37486
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

BOULDER CITY

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MARIA MILLER wrote on 2003-10-11 02:00:39.0

Comments: MY FATHER SERVED IN KOREA (BOULDER CITY) AND IS WRITING HIS MEMOIRS. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER HIM? HIS RANK AT THIS TIME WAS PFC. THEODORE J. GONZALEZ. HE WAS A MACHINE GUNNER I BELIEVE AND 18 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME.

Keywords: BOULDER CITY - KOREA 1952-1953

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Current Message 94 - October 11, 2003
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Entry: 37485
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

KOREAN WAR HERO DIES TODAY

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mike graham wrote on 2003-10-11 00:19:47.0

Comments: my father retired marine 1947 1968 received silverstar at inchon has now retired from this life also he was a solid once marine always marine and great father and husband if any one remembers prv,1st class george graham and would like to contact me his 2cd son do so at Smlgram@aol,com and semper fi

Keywords: inchon

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Current Message 95 - October 9, 2003
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Entry: 37450
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Edward Babe Gomez - KIA - September 14, 1951

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Sheila Magnuson wrote on 2003-10-09 00:43:54.0

Comments: PFC Edward "Babe" Gomez, killed at Kajon-Ni, September 14, 1951, was awarded the Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to save the lives of four comrades in his machine gun team.

I am conducting research for a college project on Babe Gomez and would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him.

Keywords: Babe, Kajon-Ni, hill 749, 749

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Current Message 96 - October 7, 2003
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Entry: 37416
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Camp Pendleton 1950 Then Inchon

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Wirt Durdin wrote on 2003-10-07 21:11:05.0

Comments: I would like to contact anyone that left Camp Pendleton July or August 1950. I was with "I" Co. 3rd Bat 1st Reg. 1st Marine Div. I made the Inchon Landing.Semper Fi

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Current Message 97 - October 7, 2003
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Entry: 37413
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT LEFT CAMPENDLETON JULY OR AUGUST 1950. WE WERE 'I' CO 3R BAT. !ST REG. !ST M

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Wirt Durdin wrote on 2003-10-07 16:41:37.0

Comments: Item co 3rd Bat 1st reg. 1st Marine Div

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Current Message 98 - September 29, 2003
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Entry: 37256
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

Looking For guys I served with Hill 902

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Robert (Bob) Boyens wrote on 2003-09-29 20:25:28.0

Comments: Looking for Platoon members of George Co. 1-1-1 (1ST Platoon) Gunny Sgt. Speedy Wilson awarded Congressional Medal of Honor that night. He is now deceased but still lookimg for other guys from the platoon. Joe Sagan, Max Reynolds, Ned Reo, Scahfer, Joe Mortimor,Doug Underwood (Who's picture was on the cover of Life Magazine when we were at the Chosin Reservoir. We suffered about 80 percent casulties that night and mosy of us were sent to a hospital ship and then the naval hospital in Yokuska, Japan. Had a wild reunion their arranged by "Speey Wilson". Met Speedy at the American Legion convention in N.Y.C. in early 1952 and spent some time with him. Would like to hear from anyone who served with us.

Keywords: Hill 902 April 1951

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Current Message 99 - September 10, 2003
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Entry: 36838
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

missing records G/3

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Richard Boyens wrote on 2003-09-10 18:22:13.0

Comments: ALL his records were destroyed in a fire. How the hell do you get a copy of destroyed records to deal with the V.A. today. Most of the idiot's never heard of "Korea" He received two purple hearts and Bronze star but never received his "Silver Star". csan any one help?

Keywords: My brother was with "Chesty Puller's" first marines all thru Korea. He was in "George Co. CO "Carl Sitter" was was his Company commander.

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Current Message 100 - August 30, 2003
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Entry: 36584
1st Marine Regiment - 3rd Bn

CORP. DEWEY S. FREDERICK, KOREA,POSS.1953

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DWIGHT D. Frederick wrote on 2003-08-30 04:15:55.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with my father, Dewey Frederick, wounded in Korea, not sure of hill(outpost), possibly 1953. He was also staioned at Pearl for 6 months, -bootcamp was at Paris Island.

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