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Entry: 76283 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	STAFF SERGEANT BILL L. CURNUTTE
MELINDA KLOPSCH wrote on September 28, 2010 CITY AND STATE: FAIR OAKS CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father passed away May 29, 2009. He was very proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps. Throughout his life he rarely spoke of his time in Korea. Only these last few years did he ever talk about the war and how he felt. At those times I could hear in his voice and see in his face the concern of what role he played in the loss of life. My Dad was a great example to me and though I did not follow in his footsteps by joining the Marine Corps, I did however proudly service in the United States Coast Guard. Keywords: Military Occupational Specialty: Field Artillery Operations Assistant. Service: Participated in operations against enemy forces in Korea from 04Oct52 to 25Jun53.

Entry: 71761 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	LOOKING FOR INFO ON JOHN P. CASEY
JOSEPH CASEY wrote on September 25, 2009 CITY AND STATE: CARBONDALE PA UNIT: 7TH ENG. BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My Dad'd gettinbg up in age, and his memory is not so good. Trying to obtain all information on his military career. He did 2 tours of both Korea and Viet Nam, and retired from the Corps after 25 yrs of service as a Master Gunnery Sergeant. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Keywords: 4 Dueces, Capt. Monahan

Entry: 71007 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	WILLIAM GILBERT TROGDON
ERIC TROGDON wrote on July 24, 2009 CITY AND STATE: BURLINGTON ON UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Does anyone remember William Gilbert Trogdon. Fist Marine Division. On motars then clerk. He went in together with serveral other Marine and purchased a Hallicrafters Radio Keywords: Motor, Hallicrafters Radio, Clerk. Did anyone know "Woody"

Entry: 64245 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	LOOKING FOR LANDERS AND SMITTY
EARLINE MILES wrote on February 10, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 1ST.MARINE DIV. 2ND. BATTALION 7TH. 4.2 MORTOR CO. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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. Keywords:

Entry: 60455 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	ROLAND BRANNAN
MICHAEL BRANNAN wrote on March 24, 2007 CITY AND STATE: WEST SALEM OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 59037 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	PFC JOSEPH BENOIT
BARRY BENOIT wrote on September 26, 2006 CITY AND STATE: HOLLY HILL FL UNIT: 4.2 MORTAR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 58150 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	FORWARD OBSERVER 4.2 MORTAR
SUE FOERSTER wrote on July 19, 2006 CITY AND STATE: JACKSONVILLE FL UNIT: 4.2 MORTAR CO., 7TH REGIMENT, 1ST MARINES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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"

Entry: 56300 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	RENO, VEGAS, CARSON OUTPOSTS
JOHN NELMARK wrote on March 20, 2006 CITY AND STATE: ORO VALLEY AZ UNIT: FOX CO 2ND BN 5TH MARINES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN 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

Entry: 52867 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MY DAD
DEBBIE DEAN wrote on August 26, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CULLMAN AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN 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

Entry: 52164 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	CAPT. EDWIN EUGENE RIVES
PAM GOODE wrote on July 21, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CORDOVA TN UNIT: 1ST MARINE DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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 Keywords:

Entry: 52162 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	CAPT. EDWIN EUGENE RIVES
PAM GOODE wrote on July 21, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CORDOVA TN UNIT: 1ST MARINE DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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 Keywords:

Entry: 52141 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	WONDERING
MICHAEL RUTZ wrote on July 20, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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. Thanks. Keywords: 1st Marine, 4 Deuces

Entry: 51947 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	SMITH, JOHN E.
J.P. ROE wrote on July 10, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CHICAGO IL UNIT: 1ST MAR DIV (REIN) 4.2 MORT CO. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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 and 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

Entry: 50887 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	GEORGE LAWRENCE
MIKE LAWRENCE wrote on May 16, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 50184 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	RALPH C. MILLER, CHATTANOOGA, TN
LAURA CRAIG wrote on April 14, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA 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,

Entry: 48977 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW DALE BUTLER FROM NY DURING KOREAN CONFLICT
BEVERLY SUE (BUTLER) SHUMACK wrote on February 16, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SALAMANCA NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: 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.

Entry: 41275 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY BROTHER ,CHARLES W. BOYD.KIA ON MT VEGAS
JESSE BOYD wrote on February 26, 2004 CITY AND STATE: PICKERINGTON OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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. Keywords:

Entry: 40606 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	MY GRANDFATHER SERVED IN KOREA
LAURA CRAIG wrote on February 5, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 33142 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	CHESTY POLAR
CATHY WHITE wrote on March 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: KINSTON NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN 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 and 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

Entry: 29237 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	COMMONWEALTH 4.2' MORTARS
RON ORANGE wrote on November 3, 2002 CITY AND STATE: WOOLER UNIT: 42 INDEPENDENT MORTAR BATTERY R.A. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA 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.

Entry: 29236 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	4.2' MORTARS(BRITS) IN KOREA
RON ORANGE wrote on November 3, 2002 CITY AND STATE: WOOLER NORTHUMBERLAND UNIT: 42 INDEPENDENT MORTAR BATTERY R.A. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - 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.

Entry: 29214 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	COMMONWEALTH 4.2 MORTARS
RON ORANGE wrote on November 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 28516 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	R.G.GILMORE
MARGARET WELLS DEGGANS wrote on September 28, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CONROE TX UNIT: 4.2 MORTOR CO. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 27199 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	THOMAS BANKS
THOMAS H. BANKS wrote on July 28, 2002 CITY AND STATE: NUTLEY NJ UNIT: 4.2 MORTAR CO., 1ST MARINES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA 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 Keywords:

Entry: 26543 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF SGT. JIMMIE E. HOWARD
RONALD D. (RON) MCKINNEY wrote on June 26, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SEMINOLE FL UNIT: ITEM 3/1 AND RECON PLT,H-S,3/1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA 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).

Entry: 25971 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	1954-1955
DALE H. KELLER wrote on June 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SANDY OR UNIT: 4.2 MORTAR CO 1ST MARINES 1ST MARINE DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA 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 Keywords:

Entry: 24449 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	ANY ONE KNOW MY POP
TAMMY FRANK wrote on April 1, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CATERSVILLE GA UNIT: 4.2 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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

Entry: 20819 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY DAD
MICHELE BOLLENBECK wrote on November 20, 2001 CITY AND STATE: MORA MN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for people that my have known my father, Leonard F. Myers while he was in korea or after. He went to korea the first time in 1950 (he was a staff seargent) and the seconf time in around 1953 (He was a platoon leader with the 1st Marines. He is alive and well and we are trying to put together a history of his service for his grandchildren. Any comments from anyone who may have known him would be appreciated. Keywords: Inchon, Choson (spelling?) Reservior

Entry: 14686 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	4.2 MORTOR CO/1/1 MY BROTHER, ROBERT L. CORBETT, KILLED
JOANNE CORBETT PAPADOPOULOS wrote on January 30, 2001 CITY AND STATE: MILWAUKIE OR UNIT: LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO KNEW MY BROTHER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my brother while in the service and also anyone who knew him in El Centro, California. Rodeo friends and friends of Edward Imbler, our uncle in El Centro. Keywords: durwood h. gilbert, buddy. Bob was killed apr 15, 1952.

Entry: 13403 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	4.2, MORTOR CO.,1ST.MARINES,KOREA 1951,52
GIL STAUSS wrote on December 1, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for VANAUKIN (not sure if name is spelled right)He was 8th.Draft,Cook (may have been Striker)I Beleave he was from Pennsylvania.He talked about deer hunting quite often.A word here and there could help me locate this Marine.Who out there rembers sonething?????? NEED YOUR HELP. Keywords:

Entry: 13394 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	SUICIDE MISSIONS IN KOREA
ROBERT BOWMAN wrote on December 1, 2000 CITY AND STATE: DOUGLASVILLE GA UNIT: 1ST MARINE DIV,2ND BAT,FOX RIFLE CO SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: 1ST MARINE DIV,2ND BAT,FOX RIFLE CO Keywords: 60 milimeter mortars, combat 11 months, was a forward observer, responsible for 45 kills in one night, went on suicide mission to save wounded marine on 2nd bunker hill. never recognized for these two incidents. do you know a commander named chesty polar or a lt frye who witnessed this? contact me!

Entry: 7155 1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 4.2 MORTAR CO	4.2 MORTARS
ROBERT H. (BOB) ABBOTT wrote on February 24, 2000 CITY AND STATE: OAKDALE PA UNIT: 4.2 MORTARS, 1ST REGIMENT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 4.2 MORTARS, 1ST REGIMENT Keywords: november 1951 to december 1952 4.2 mortars, 1st marine division, 1st marine regiment

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