Loren Knapp, Peoria, IL

Comments: My grand father is Loren Knapp, Peoria, IL. Looking for information about him during the war.

Keywords: Loren Knapp, Peoria, IL

Remember July 27th 1953?

Comments: Was in the trench on the afternoon and evening of July 27, 1953 when the white phosphorus flares hurled into the air signaling the end of the war. Baker company then provided guards for Panmunjom after that. I was the jeep driver transporting guards to and from Panmunjom for a couple of months after the end, before completing my tour.

Keywords: Camp Casey, Outpost Hedy,Panmunjom

Russell Neal Wambaugh (Neal)

Comments: If you served and know my father in-law any information would be wonderful.

Keywords: 1st Batalion, 5th Marines, 1st Mardiv (1960) Truck Company. Russell Neal Wambaugh from Muskegon, MI (He went by Neal) Camp Pendelton, Ca

Korea 1953-1955

Comments: My husband, Denis Mitchell served in the Marines in Korea from November 1953 - March 1955.

Some of the guys called him by nick-name "Red" due to his red hair.

Two particular individuals he's mentioned from his unit are:

George "Bud" Duncan and Gabriel DeMaria

If there are any members of his unit who remember him, or know anything about or how to locate George or Gabriel, please email.

Keywords: Able Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division

PFC Carlos L Robles

Comments: Hello to all,

I am the nephew of Carlos Robles who was KIA 9/1/1950.

On behalf of his sister, my mother, I am trying to compile a time line of what occurred - wonderful site - and now am asking for your help in drafting the personal aspect.

If anyone knew him, has photographs or any other information - I would be indebted to you.

God Bless and Thank You!

Keywords: 5th Marine Regiment (B CO 1 BN 1st Marine Div.

Maynard Lee Highley

Comments: Lost my uncle.. Maynard Lee Highley November 15, 1950. Died 5 years before I was born. Really never heard anything about him.

Keywords: Chosen river action

looking for my brother

Comments: so please if you have any information on him or know who he is please tell him about this letter, and a few years back someone told me that he moved back to germany and got married... please help me find him if you can.. thank you from the bottom of a nervious sisters heart

Keywords: my half brother served in the army and all i know is he was stationed in germany he was born in mississippi and his name is charles ray sheppard and our fathers name was luther charles sheppard or lc for short and he worked for mongomery elevators before he passed away years ago. and i would very much like to meet my brother one day...your little sister carolyn neese.

PFC Danny Ballam

Comments: I was a Cpl machine gunner attached to first platoon,Danny was a rifleman in 1st squad and we were always together--he was KIA on 17 june 1951--in 1954 i was a DI on parrris island when the dody was returned--i escorted hm home to Lynn Mass where his family lived. he is now buried at St Joeeoh Cemetary in peabody mass--anyone remember him or me

Keywords: chopper---hawaii marines--pusan inchon-seoul-chosin etc

5th Marine Division

Comments: I have a Japanese flag(white w/red dot)signed by the 5th Marine Division "B"Co.1st Bn. 27th Reg.(that is how it is hand written on the top of the flag). if anyone is interested in seeing a picture of it or wants to know if there is a particular name on it I would be happy to share it.

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Looking for Info on PFC Andrew Cordova

Comments: I am compiling a history of family members who served in the military, from WW II to the present.

Keywords: Personal friends, battles, units, etc.

Searching for members of my group in Korea 1950-1952

Comments: 1st squad sq leader sgt Jack Carpenter,Gunner Cpl James,Asst Gunner Pfc Gray,1st Ammo Carrier Me Pfc Billy Taylor,2nd Ammo Carrier Cpl Dykes,3rd Ammo Carrier Pfc Gaines,4th Ammo Carrier Pfc Peden.

2nd squad sq leader Cpl Tucker,Gunner Pfc White,Asst Gunner Pfc Ramsey,1st Ammo Carrier Pfc Cruckshank,2nd Ammo Carrier Pfc Bond,3rd Ammo Carrier Pfc Doskey,4th Ammo Carrier Pfc Izenberger.

3rd squad sq leader cpl Cleney,Gunner Pfc Polzer,Asst Gunner Pfc Adams,1st Ammo Carrier Cpl Young,2nd Ammo Carrier Pfc Gray,3rd Ammo Carrier Pfc Pella, No 4th Ammo Carrier in this Squad.

Pltoon Leader Lt Allelison Pltoon Sgt Sgt Zeberikia

I have pictures of all and would like to get in touch with them or their families

Keywords: 1st squad,2nd squad,3rd squad, personal friends,60mm mortar squads,Co A 1stBn 5thMar.

Harold MacIsaac

Comments: I am looking for any one who might have known my great-uncle Harold MacIsaac. I believe that he was part of the 1/5 Marines, but I don't now what company.

Keywords: Harold MacIsaac

BOOT CAMP PARRIS ISLAND 1951

Comments: TRYING TO LOCATE ANYONE WHO WAS AT PARRIS ISLAND IN JAN. OF 1951. SGT ARAQUE PLT SGT. WHO WAS LATER IN KOREA, 1951.

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silver star (my dad

Comments: My dad Never talked much about his time in korea but I was wondering if anyone new my dad. He was 17 when he first went to the Marines and received a silver star for his actions during a battle. I believe he was in the 1st Marines, I know his uniform had a green and red aiguillette.

Keywords: William Allen Helgeson

Anyone remember Donald Owen Wood

Comments: Looking for anyone that remembers my Uncle, Cpl Donald Owen Wood. Don served with Company A 1st Bn 5th Mar Reg during the Korean War. He was KIA on 18 Aug 1950 at Obong-Ni Ridge. Anyone who knew or may have pictures of him, please contact me. My name is Jack A Geston, former Marine Sergeant and nephew of Donald Owen Wood. Semp Phi

Keywords: Cpl Donald Owen Wood. Company A 1st Bn 5th Mar Reg KIA on 18 Aug 1950 at Obong-Ni Ridge.

Merlin Olson 1/5 Korea

Comments: If anyone has any information about Merlin Olson, Executive Officer for 1/5 in Korea, could you please respond to this message. Im his grandson and I would like to know more about his since I never met him. Also, Im doing a school project on him, so battles as well as personal stuff would help

Thanks!

Keywords: Merlin Olson "Ole"

Does anyone remeber Donald Coleman

Comments: Hello everyone, first thank you so much service. You do not get the credit you deserve, my husband is on his 4th Iraq deployment so I understand your sacrifice.

I am trying to find out some information for my grandfather, Donald Coleman. I belive he was a radio operator in Headquarters Co. (?). He has always been there for my husband returns home, so I would like to be able to honor him with a little bit of his history. If you remember serving with him or anything about him please get in touch with me @ angi416@yahoo.com

Thank You!

Keywords: Japan, Pusan

CHARLIE COMPANY C -1 -5

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C-1-5 RAYMOND DONOHUE

Comments: My grandpa is Raymond Donohue, he's still alive, but I'm trying to gether up more information from his time in Korea and any possible pictures of him someone might have. He doesn't talk about it much, but I do know he was at Reno when it was over ran. I'm actually wanting to try and compile information about the Nevada Triangle in order to try and create a book about it, as it is a piece of military history not in the books.

Keywords: Out Post RENO, C-1-5

BILL HEPP RE: GAGLIO & LEDFORD C 1 5

Comments: I believe my father was one of those kids in that OP with you PFC Charles (Chuck) Gaglio.

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HAL D. MOORE TEXAS

Comments: STILL TRYING TO LOCATE HAL D. MOORE FROM TEXAS WHO SERVED WITH ME IN KOREA 1951....ANY INFORMATION APPRECIATED. SEMPER FI

Keywords: HAL D. MOORE

DID YOU SERVE WITH MY DAD? REGGIE

Comments: I'm sure this is a long shot and I don't have a lot of information. My father, Adolph (Reggie) Regenauer was a Sargent in Korea, 1st Bn 5th Marines. He was from Waukegan Illinois. I would love to make contact with anyone who knew him. If anyone reading this can tell me how to find out more about where he was and what he did while in Korea I would be forever grateful! I do have some other miscelaneous info and pictures that may help?

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C-1-5 1stmar div korea 1953

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Keywords: looking for any one who served in my outfit

sgt walter kures

Comments: walter kures, where still looking for you. MIA?

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