My dad, Capt. Donald G. Courtney, USMC, Ret.

Comments: On July 18, 2009 @0240 Capt. Donald G. Courtney, USMC, Ret. went to be with his Lord and Savior. He led a long and fulfilling life. 21 years of his life was in service to our country.

During Korea he was a Master Sergeant in the Headquarters and Service Battalion, First Provisional Marine Brigade, First Marine Division. He was at the Chosin Reservoir shortly after Landing in Korea.

If anyone has information about my dad and would like to share it I would enjoy that. He told me many things over the years about his years in the USMC but there are many things I just do not know.

Keywords: Capt. Donald G. Courtney, USMC, Ret.

son of and friend of...

Comments: My mother was a Marine 1953-1956. However, a dear friend for 13+ yrs was a Korean War vet E-2-5 1st div. He made the Inchon landing and was at the Chosin reservior. Name: V. O. "Mac" MacKee. Lord willing he will make 81 yrs old in January and hoping for many more.

Keywords: Frosen Chosin E-2-5 1st div.

my dad was Hershel H Bailey he was in korea 51 53

Comments: He was decorated he would always just shrug off any question we have picture of him with a 2 star general but know name.

Keywords: korean war farther wouldn't talk about what happen and would like too know about his service?

daughter missing dad

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Keywords: Looking for anywho who served with or knew my father, Richard J. Young. He was in the Korean War 1st bn;8th mar, 2mar div Marine Corp. He passed away in 2007. I just miss him and would apppreciate any stories you have about him.

1st bn

Comments: would like to find frinds of cpl atkins.I have a few pictures.

Keywords: cpl e.j.atkins 1st mar.1st mar div.1st bn "c"co.2nd plt.

Sgt.

Comments: Your presence is requested at a "Unveiling Ceremony" on Aug 16, 2008, at 10:00am, at Glenwood Cemetery, on Washington Ave., Houston, Texas. We will be dedicating and unveiling Sgt Gerald "Jerry" O. Davis' (US Marine Corps) Headstone which we just recently received from the Department of Defense honoring Sgt Davis' actions and death while serving in the Korean War. My name is Jeri Whitehorn, and I am the neice and 'namesake' of Sgt. Gerald "Jerry" O. Davis Jr. My uncle died in what is now "The Forgotten War" on the Chosin Reservoir, Korea, on December 8, 1950. His body was returned to his family on March 21, 1955 and interred at the Glenwood Cemetery with very little fanfare. Due to a 'snafu' at the funeral home, his headstone was never ordered, and since they sold out in the late 1950's or early 1960's, and the family moving away from the area, it was not noticed until late September of 2007 when my father and Jerry's half-brother, Samuel Hill Jr., told me that his body had been returned to the States and buried in Houston. I was very deeply disturbed when I found out that one of our Nation's heroes had been left without being recognized for so long, despite the fact that he's always been my Hero. There have been 53 years of July 4th's, Flag Days, Veteran's Days, and Memorial Days that his grave has been without our country's flag to mark him as one of our heroes. With my father's help, I was able to get some of the information that was needed to order his headstone, but there was no markings regarding his Bronze Star on that paperwork. I called the V.A. in January regarding this information, and in April, received the required paperwork, along with his 'replacement medals'. My Uncle Jerry received not just a Bronze Star, but the Bronze Star with "Combat V", for a valorous deed. His headstone was ordered and subsequently received in July, 2008. On August 16th, my father, my family and I will be escorted to the cemetery by the Brazoria County Cavalry for the unveiling of the headstone and laying a wreath on the grave with all the fanfare that my uncle deserved 53 years ago. Also, in attendance will be the District 5 Marine Corps League, who are sponsoring and orchestrating the event with the generous help of their Commandant, Mr. Charles Ynman; "The Chosin Few", survivors and comrades-at-arms of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War; The Marine Corps League Color Guard; the Texas President of the Purple Heart Association, Dave Lemec; The Gold Star Mothers; the American Legion Hall Honour Guard of Brazoria County will offer a 3-volley gun salute; the HPD Honour Guard Buglers will play 'TAPS- Echo'; the HFD Pipers will be playing the "Marine Corps Hymn" and "Amazing Grace"; and there will be representatives from Congressman Ron Paul's office as well as many other dignitaries at the ceremony. I would be honoured to have your presence at the ceremony to honour my Uncle Jerry for posterity's sake.

Keywords: Gerald "Jerry" O. Davis Jr., 1stMarDiv HQ BTTN HQ CO, KIA, Chosin Reservoir, Bronze Star w/ Combat "V", Texas

Remembering Sgt. Gerald O.

Comments: There will be a Memorial Service/"unveiling" of his headstone Ceremony on August 16, at 1000 hours, Glenwood Cemetery, 2525 Washington Ave., Houston, TX. His body was returned to his family 21 Mar 1955, and has not had a headstone until now. He will be honoured by surviving family, The Marine Corps League, 1st Marine Division Association, local and national dignitaries, and will be remembered in the local news. Anyone who would like to attend, please rsvp me ASAP. Many thanks, Jeri (Neice & Namesake)

Keywords: 1st Marine Division, HQ Battalion, HQ Company KIA Chosun Reservoir 8 Dec 1950

Tigermarkings on Marine M-26s??

Comments: Still looking for photos or verification if Marine Pershings wore tiger marking during Op's Ripper and Killer. Army units painted tiger faces on M-4, M-24 and M-46's for these two opperations, but NO Army M-26 wore that marking. Can any USMC tanker verify if yours had such markings? Some models and decal sets have been made as such but I believe they are wrong.

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Marines in Op Killer/Ripper 1951.

Comments: Looking for documentation of Marine M-26s taking part in Op killer and Ripper, April/May 51. According to all the history I have read, this was an Army operation and there were no Pershngs involved. We had just received the "new" M-46 Pattons and I see models being built of Pershings with Tiger markings. No Army M-26 ever wore those markings and I am looking for any Marines who could verify USMC participation in these operations and that possibly their M-26s were decorated like the Army tanks. Please email.

thanks

Bill

Keywords: involvement Op Killer-Ripper

Looking for Old Friends

Comments: Any guys from that outfit, I'd like to hear from.

Keywords: John Bates, Maco Arakawa, 1st Lt. Frank Zam

Looking for anyone who knew Loren Steele, Wichita, Kansas

Comments: Hello, My name is Matt Tener, and I'm looking for anyone who knew my wife's grandfather Loren Steele from Wichita, Ks. I know he was in the Marine's in Korea, unfortunately, that's about it. I've tried numerous times to find out more about his experience, but he will not talk about it to this day. The only time he ever confided in me, was in telling a story about needing an emergency appendectomy at Camp Pendleton. My father-in-law says the he was in the 1st Division, and operated a machine gun, but I have no idea who he served with and where specifically.

I am finding out more and more about what the conditions were like in Korea, and my respect for Korean War veterans grows. I know that those soldiers came home to indifference, when they should have had a hero's welcome. I am proud to know at least one Korean veteran, and I hope one day, he can get those demons out of his past and into the light. I know what those soldiers went through was beyond belief but I, along with many others, appreciate it.

Thank you to all those that have served in the defense of this great nation and in the defense of democracy. Sincerely, Matt Tener

Keywords: Korea

Sgt. Gerald O.

Comments: Looking for information on my namesake, Sgt. Gerald "Jerry" Davis, Jr. I know that he was with HQ CO HQ GN 1 HQ BN 1 MARINE DIVISION, and that he died on the 8th of December, 1950 at the Chosin Reservoir, but I don't know what his MOS was or the names of any friends. If you have any information, or even better yet, knew him, please contact me!!

Keywords: Jerry Davis KIA Chosin Reservoir December 8th, 1950 HQ CO HQ BN 1 HQ BN 1 MAR DIV

1KMC-AG

Comments: I was a radioman, part of Hq. Bn. 1MarDiv, attached to the USMC Advisory Group to the 1st Korean Marine Brigade, backed up against the hills near Kumchon-ni, North of Seoul. I remember that 1st Tanks were across the valley from our position. We were in tents and had to break the ice in water buckets to wash ourselves but when we left, the US army moved in and put up buildings, showers, etc. for a more permanent site. When the Division returned to Pendleton, those of us who were left were put in with the remainder of the DMZ Police and West Coast Island Defense Units to form an Honor Guard for a few months. Then I went to radio platoon Hq. Co. until I shipped over and went to El Toro to fly with VMR 152. Anybody out there?

Keywords: 1KMC-AG, Kumchon, Korea

Keywords: 1 KMC-AG, Kumchon

LOOKING FOR PVT ROBERT BUYERS

Comments: WISH ANY INFORMATION ON PFC ROBERT BUYERS OF DOG COMPANY, 2ND BATT. 5TH MARINES WHO WAS WOUNDED IN SEPTEMBER 1951. HIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN AT BATTALION AID WITH A HEAD BANDAGE AND HIS RIGHT ARM AND HAND IN A SLING. THE PICTURE WAS IN SEVERAL PERIODICALS AT THE TIME AND RECENTLY WAS ON THE COVER OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK. ANYONE KNOWING HIS WHEREABOUTS PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

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Anyone who knew Patrick T. McGonagle

Comments: Please contact me with any information.

Keywords: He was a Frozen Chosin. Bunker Hill. Killed in Action on August 15, 1952. He received a Silver Star. He was Sgt. of the Guard at Boston Navy Yard. He taught Flank Throwing at Oceanside, CA. He was from Haverhill, MA.

Looking for Marins who served with my Dad

Comments: I am trying to find my Dad's former Marine buddies who served with him in Korea during 1951-1952. Two of them were a Sgt. Flores, and an Olaphant(sp?). Any info, pictures, etc. would be greatly apprecited. I am trying to do a scrapbook of his experiences, pictures, memorabilia, etc., and would like more info for the book. Thanks! In Christ, Shirley Pauli

Keywords: Don Honadel, Jack Weise, Sgt. Flores, Olaphant(sp?)

Looking for Charles Benjamin Cox

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Keywords: Judith Young (nee Lee) is anxious to find Charles Benjamin Cox who would be, if living, around 85 years of age.

Looking for some one who may have known my brother Albert Sampson

Comments: MY BROTHER WENT BY THE NICK NAME AL. HE HAD A TATTOO OF A DAGGER THRU HEART LEFT FOREARM. ALSO A TATTOO OF WOMAN AND SMAKE RT FOREARM. MAYBE THAT WILL HELP,

A PROUD SISTER OF A MARINE SEMPER FI.

Keywords: MY BROTHER ALBERT SAMPSON WAS KILLED SEP 24 1950 NEAR SEOUL. HE WAS WOUNDED NEAR KOCHANG KOREA. WAS SENT TO OSAKA ARMY HOSPITAL IN JAPAN 17 OF AUG 1950.WOULD LOVE TO FIND SOMEONE THAT MIGHT HAVE KNOW HIM. HE LEFT ON THE USS PICKAWAY JULY 12 FROM SAN DIEGO,HIS MEDICAL RECORD SAY HE WAS SENT TO A HOSPITAL IN OSAKA. THEN SENT TO FUKUOKA JAPAN. HE WAS SENT BACK INTO ACTION HE EMBARKED ABOARD THE USS OKANOGAN PA 22O AT KOBE. JAPAN HE DISEMBBARKED AT INCHON.SEP25. WAS KILLED A DAY LATER MAYBE SOMEONE WAS AT THE SAME HOSPITAL AND CAME BACK THE SAME TIME HE DID. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE. YOU WERE A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS BACK THEN. FOR ALL YOU GUYS YOU ARE A BLESSING TO ARE COUNTRY BLESS YOU ALL.

Looking for friends of Ellis Midgett Marine First Division

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my father in Korea. I think he was there from 52 to 53. He is still living and if you would E-Mail me i will make sure he sees what is sent thank you

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Looking for freinds of my father

Comments: My father, Cpl. Matthew D. Dukes, USMC, NC was wounded taking out a sniper and was awarded the Navy Cross. Just looking with andyone who servered with him.

Keywords: Hill 749 Eastern Korea

G/SGT PJ INMAN

Comments: looking for info on my grandfather, I have a couple photos from his days as a DI. If anyone has any info please email me

Keywords: Drill Instructor at Paris Island in 1955, and at San Diego in 1959, Korea and vietnam

LOOKING FOR A S/SGT.MICHAEL S. RUFFALO

Comments: My friend above, in now comatose. He had mentioned a Sargeant Michael S. Ruffalo before his Coma. He thought a lot of. Believe the Sgt. was also in WWII prior to Korea. I'm trying to find him for a question Louis had told me the Sgt. could answer for his family. Thank you. Frank.

Keywords: "Chazman" E Co.2nd Ba. 5th Regt.1st Marines, Korean War

SGT. STEPAN C WALTER USMC KILLED 7-18-53

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Keywords: SGT USMC DIED ON PATROL JULY 18,1953 WAS A FOOGY NITE

looking for old friends

Comments: I am Inman from Alabama!

Keywords: went to Korea on the R.S.HOWSER SOME OF THE NAMES WERE DRILL SARG.COBB CORP.PETERSON, DRILL SARG. CAPPIANNA FROM NY.,STANLEY FROM W.V., SARG MURRAY,AND A GUY WE CALLED (WHITEY)FROM MS., SIR NAME SHELTON FROM INDIANA.