Looking for Landers and Smitty

Comments: My daddy, Landers from Texas, wants very much to find Smitty who served with him in Korea 1950-1951. If you know my daddy or Smitty, please let me know.

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roland brannan

Comments: i am trying to find out more about my father he fought at the chosen resivoir i was in the corps during the end of nam im sick at the way they are treating the iraq war i couldnt help but cry when i read others coments here we need the heroism of the past if we re going to stay a strong free country anyone with info on my dad please contact me @ jjss7775@aol.com

Keywords: roland brannan-chosen resivoir usmc

pfc joseph benoit

Comments: JOSEPH WAS 18 YRS OLD WHEN HE DIED FROM AN ILLNESS CONTRACTED WHILE IN THE CHOSIN RESEVOIR...HE WAS FLOWN TO A HOSPITAL IN JAPAN WHERE HE PASSED AWAY ON DEC 27TH 1950. HE HAD 4 BROTHERS, 3 OF WHICH WERE IN THE NAVY ABOARD THE USS LUZON DURING THE WAR. ANYONE HAVING ANY MEMORIES OF PIT AS HE WAS CALLED PLEASE CONTACT ME OR LEAVE A MESSAGE HERE. GOD BLESS TO ALL WHO SERVED.................

Keywords: PIT, BUDDY, CHOSIN FEW UPTON MASS

FORWARD OBSERVER 4.2 MORTAR

Comments: My dad PAUL LEON YORTY,of St.Louis, Missouri served with 4.2 Mortar Co., 7th Regiment, 1st Marines from Dec.1950-Sept.1951. Started in Puson, moved into action in North Korea. He never spoke openly of the war or what he did during the war, and very few words when asked about the war. Wounded in action, 3 guys in a fox hole, he had the shrapnel wounds, his 2 buddies died. Sent to the hospital ship Haven for a few days and onto hospital in Yokosuka for 9 weeks. Returned to action in Engineer Battalion Sept. 1951-Dec.1951. Any one know of my father and what he did? Where can I find out about the hospital logs, or where his company was..etc...Thanks alot...

Keywords: 4.2 Mortar, 7th regiment, 1st marines, engineer battalion, hospital ship Haven, sometimes a nickname of "Butzy" or "Butz"

Reno, Vegas, Carson Outposts

Comments: F/2/5 was involved in trench war, patrols nightly. Mortar support for all patrols including illumination HIExplosive shells was provided by Fox Mike Our CO and the Regimental S3 Officer were KIA while taking cover in a shell crater, one round killed both officers. Our CO had only been with us a short time, having replaced Capt Kurth about one month before. Our CO was part of the 32nd Replacement draft Korea was a bloody war with about 55,000 KIA,s in three years.

Keywords: Fox Mike Mortars Section Leader Veteran of Atomic Test Desert Rock IV 1952

looking for any information about my dad

Comments: hi my name is debbie my daddy was Alfred J. LeBlanc he was a marine and very proud of the fact daddy never told us any stories about what happened in the war but he told us he saved some guys and he got shot he took a picture of the grave stone that saved them and thats all we know we have his medals we don't know what he got them for but we would really like to know my dad pasted away sept 26, 2000 i was with him he was a proud marine that i will never forget i know the smile i saw on his face when i told him his first grandchild was a marine and she married a marine he was very happy and i know he was proud my son-in-law is in bagdad now i know my dad is proud of him and he will come home safe if anyone has any information Please don't hesitate thank you and god bless you all

Keywords: daddy did recieve some medals they were, national defense service medal, korean service medal with one star, the united nations medal we all would like to know why he recieved them everyone called him (ALFIE) his full name was ALFRED J. LeBLANC we don't know what unit or anything

Capt. Edwin Eugene Rives

Comments: My daddy was killed in Korea on Sept. 29, 1950. My only brother died in Dec. 2004 without ever getting answers that he desperately needed about our daddy. I would like to hear from any of my daddy's friends or Marines that he served with. My mother is alive and would appreciate this information also. I have names and letters, but have been unable to make contact with any of these people yet. Thanks, Pam Goode

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Capt. Edwin Eugene Rives

Comments: My daddy was killed in Korea on Sept. 29, 1950. My only brother died in Dec. 2004 without ever getting answers that he desperately needed about our daddy. I would like to hear from any of my daddy's friends or Marines that he served with. My mother is alive and would appreciate this information also. I have names and letters, but have been unable to make contact with any of these people yet. Thanks, Pam Goode

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Wondering

Comments: Does anyone know how I can get into contact with the surviving members of the 4 Deuces? They were my Grandfather's unit in Korea. I can't remember the years. I know they were an HE Chemical Mortar unit, but that's about it.

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Keywords: 1st Marine, 4 Deuces

SMITH, John E.

Comments: Any friends of my father in law: SMITH, John E. "Jack" of Chicago IL. 7th Mar. 1st Mar Div. (REIN) 4.2 Mort. Co. 1953 to 1956.

Attended Boot camp Marine Corp Depot San Diego. 1953 Platoon # 415 D.I. William Vick

We are gathering info & pictures for our family history. I am especially looking for an individual picture of "Jack" Smith after graduation from boot camp. Any info or pictures would be great.

John "Jack" Smith still resides in the Chicagoland area. Thank you to all of those who have served our country and to those who may have any info about my Father in Law. SEMPER FI

Keywords: My Father in law SMITH, John E. "JACK" from Chicago IL. 7th Mar 1st Mar Div. (REIN) 4.2 Mort. Co. Boot camp USMC recruit depot San Diego Platoon #415 1953 D.I. was a WW. Vick

George Lawrence

Comments: My father, CPL George Lawrence, served in the 4.2" Mortar Co, 1st Marines Division, FMF. He passed back in August 2003 and I'm looking for his corpsmen so I can learn a bit more about his time in Korea. He was in Korea from 08/10/52 through 11/23/52. Believe he was wounded in Nov '52.

I was curious if any others knew my father. I'm just starting out on this search so any info/links you can provide would be really helpful. Thank you.

Mike

Keywords: George Lawrence

Ralph C. Miller, Chattanooga, TN

Comments: my grandfather passed away last year, if anyone knew him or can remember anything about his service please let me know

Keywords: Mortar unit, 1st marine division, the frozen resevoir,

looking for anyone who knew Dale Butler from NY during Korean Conflict

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Keywords: I just want to know more about my dad. He was my best friend. Died 12-18-01 from rare bone cancer. Told me a bit of the Conflict, very private man. Father of 5 girls, one son.

Looking for anyone who knew my brother ,CHARLES W. BOYD.KIA on Mt Vegas

Comments: Charlie was wounded (burns) on 26 Mar 53 on Mt Vegas and transported to a hospital ship where he died on 29 Mar 53.

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my grandfather served in Korea

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who knew my grandfather. I know very little about his service in the war, and I would love to hear from anyone who Ralph C. Miller. Thank you.

Keywords: 1st marines, 1st division, mortar company

Chesty Polar

Comments: I would like to know more about "Chesty Polar" I'm not sure about the spelling of his name but Don tells me this man was the Marine's marine. He was an enlisted man who became an officer and won 5 navy crosses for his amazing service to his country. I think more people should be aware of all the amazing service men and women that the USA has had & has... now that would be a REAL reality show, woth seeing. If anyone has a picture of him or knows were I can get a picture, Please e-mail me at cmalllardw@yahoo.com thanks and God Bless America and everyone who is serving and has served our nation.

Keywords: Donald William Lawrence Kinney MARINE

Commonwealth 4.2" Mortars

Comments: I had thought 4.2" mortars were just a British Army weapon.My battery supported the 25th.(Canadian) Brigade in Korea. If any U.S. former mortarman wants to exchange info on how our respective units used the old "drainpipe" I would be glad to accomodate him.

Keywords: Prematures, Hills 355 and 166.

4.2" Mortars(Brits) In Korea

Comments: I thought the 4.2" "drainpipe" was purely a British artillery weapon until I came across this website.If any U.S. veteran wants to exchange info on how this weapon was used in our respective units in Korea, I would be glad to co-operate.My troop in our battery was less than 100 men and we are all over 70, yet I am in regular contact with four of my old buddies. Gunner Ron.

Keywords: 25th.(Canadian Brigade); The Hook; Hills 355 and 166.Prematures.

Commonwealth 4.2 Mortars

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R.G.Gilmore

Comments: Does anybody else have this picture? My Dad gave this picture to my oldest sister many years ago and told her to keep it safe! He told her they sent them all but him and all were killed but him out of that company.This is her recollection from the 50's so maybe someone else out there can verify this for me. I am hard at researching my Father's extensive career in the USMC from 1939-1956. This would open the door to so many unanswered questions for me. To those marines who read this let me say to each and every one of you...Please tell your story to someone!!!! Please for the sake of all of the young men to come. It is so important to have the story to keep alive and for the example of how to conduct themselves as men when the country calls. Who else can set such an example with the mark of excellance as each of you? MAY GOD BLESS THE USMC !!!!!!!!!

Keywords: Old Company Photo taken 1950 in Dress Blues Lt.R.G.Gilmore listed on this Military photo. 1st Div,usmc

Thomas Banks

Comments: The "4-Deuces", 4.2/1/1 are looking for former company members from the combat period. More than 100 still active in our association. Get back in touch with your old buddi

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Looking for friends of Sgt. Jimmie E. Howard

Comments: I would like contact with others who knew or served with Jimmie Howard in Korea, Nam, or Stateside.

Keywords: Bunker Hill, 12-13Aug 52. Sgt Jimmie E. Howard was 4.2 Mortar FO attached Item 3/1, awarded Silver Star. Jimmie awarded MOH in Nam 1966. Between wars, Jimmie played football for CJHP, served in 1st Amphib Recon (54-56).

1954-1955

Comments: Looking for anyone who served in the Company from mid 1954 thru 1955 and came home with the Division in 1955. I've located Lts John Moughan and George Lacrone as well as Capt Vest, and Sgts Len Myers of the 3rd Plt and John Leadam,FDC director.I was the Plt Leader of the 3rd Plt. Does anyone know where I might find Sgts Silas Blanton, Henry Schwarz or Padillo(not sure of 1st name) Thank you Dale Keller

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Any one know my pop

Comments: Just look for some people who know dad he would like to see you guys.

Keywords: 4.2 MORTAR CO/1/1 Norman E Frank Dayton ohio