John N Stepp, Cpl; 1951-1954

Comments: Looking for information about my uncle John who lived with us in Renton, WA after his discharge. He was born 1933 in Advance, Missouri; died 1964 in Seattle, Washington; boot camp in Camp Pendleton (San Diego, CA) and served in Korea, but I have no details. He has two surviving sons who would like to know about their dad's service history.

Thank you.

Keywords: Stepp, John, Johnny, Korea, Renton, Washington, Missouri, Advance, Seattle, Camp Pendleton, California, San Diego

Looking for Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division Marines 52-54

Comments: Looking for Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division Marines who served at Camp Pendeleton, CA and Camp Fuji, Japan between 1952 and 1954.

Keywords: Hoss Mayhew (sp?), Tom Thompson, Timothy John Fitzgerald

Don Rose, FO, Reconnect

Comments: Hoping to restablish contact with Donald A. Rose, a fellow 4.2 Mortar Co. Forward Observer in Korea in 1952, especially involving Outpost Detroit battle October 1952. Last communication from Don Rose was his 27 December 1956 letter from "The Sun-Telegram" San Bernardino, Calif. Am anxious to reconnect with Don. Would appreciate any information anyone can provide how I might be able to do that.

Keywords: Outpost Detroit, Sid Oehl, Operation Little Switch, Redlands, CA; The San Bernardino Sun-Telegram

looking for information about stephen macsisak

Comments: My father, Stephen Macsisak, served in the 4.2 mortar company of the seventh regiment(I think). Looking for any information about his service during the Chosin campaign.

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Looking for Buddies of Cpl. Bill Mead

Comments: Bill now lives in Canada and i was wanting to see if any of his buddies were on the internet so I could hook them up with him. I know it would make an old Marine very happy to find some of his buddies.

Keywords: 4.2 Mortars 7thMarines 2nd Battalion 1st Platoon

Looking for friends of SGT. William 'Bill' Downs

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew or served with my uncle, SGT. William 'Bill' Downs of Aurora, Illinois. He served with the 1st Marine Div. in the Pacific in WWII and in Korea. He was KIA, Dec. 8, 1950 during the march to Hungnam. I would very much like to make contact with anyone who knew him.

Keywords: 4.2 MORTAR CO 7 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV, Chosin Reservoir.

Looking for buddies

Comments: 7th Marines, 1st Div 12/51-12/52 18th Draft

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Help Please

Comments: Bernard Westfall is my grandfather and me and his daughter vicki (my mother) and his sons mark and lon and wife carolyn would all like to know EXACTLY how he died We would like to find and talk to Hiram Besosa If anyone knows anything about this PLEASE contact us! Thankyou

Keywords: Hiram Besosa Bernard Westfall and his death

Family needs help---

Comments: His family would like to knnow more about where he fought and what his duties were.

Keywords: John N Stepp from Washington State. B March21, 1935 D July 15, 1964 Corporal In Marine Corp. Fought in Korea

4.2 Mortar, 7th. Regt. 2nd. Plt.

Comments: I was a forward observer and radio operator with the 2nd. Plt from Jan. 1954 to Feb. 1955. I came over with the 39th. draft which was the last draft to rotate back to stateside just be- fore the return of the division in March-55. 3rd. Battalion was just over the hill from our compound. Can only remember last names; Zupp(NJ) Toland,Templet(AK)Mcquire,Lt.Foster,Lt. Stephens, Gunny Davich,Smith, etc. If you were there during 54-55, give me a e-mail. MisterA427@AOL.Com Semper Fi !!.

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battle of the hook

Comments: This entry is on behalf of retired Sergeant Major Raymond A Schum who served with the Marines in the battle of the Hook....his email address is: rayandleeschum@aol.com...anyone who may have served with him would appreciate hearing from him....or contact me: Col. W. Sahno, USMC (Ret) at the email and address indicated above.... Semper Fi....

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"Four-Deuce"

Comments: My father was a Company Corpsman with G 3/7 between '51-'52, and he frequently spoke with an unabashed fondness for the "Four-Deuce," or 4.2" mortar. While a Corpsman with 2/7 in the '70's, at Camp Pendleton, I had the opportunity to fire both the 60- and 81mm mortar, but never once saw a 4.2. Now, very recently, a Marine-pal who was with lstMarDiv., in Vietnam, has asked me to try and gather dope on the 4.2, and I'm not sure just where to turn. Can anyone out there lend me a hand?

Keywords: Seeking Fire Information

Looking Myron Jackson

Comments: Personal friend- served together

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Members 4.2 Motar Co. 7th reg

Comments: Looking for all information relative to where Sgt. was Killed.For research.interested in talking to anyone who knew or knew of this Marine.

Keywords: SGT> ROBERT LEROY WIEGMAN-KIA- UNIT :4.2 Mortar Co. 7th Reg. Date KIA -SEPT 7,1951.

Battle of the Hook Oct 26,27, 1952

Comments: Looking for anyone who was at the battle of the Hook in October of 1952. The day of Oct 26 or 27. My father-in-law involved in that battle. Please email with info. He was wounded near the outpost Warsaw.

Keywords: Battle Hook 4.2 mortar

4.2 Mortar Co. 1952-53

Comments: Anyone who was there during this time of service and remembers Bob West or Al Spicer please contact me.

from FDC

Keywords: Carson, the Hook, Vegas, East & West Berlin,

Weapons Company 7th Marines '52

Comments: I'm looking to make contact with anyone from my father's unit and/or circle of friends from Lejeune and Korea. He joined USMC in August 1950 and served in Korea for most of 1952. He was the squad leader for the 1st and 2nd squads of the 1st platoon, Weapons Company, 7th Marines. His squads were usually supporting Gorge, Howe, & Item Co., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. He often speaks of the terrible battle for The Hook in October, 1952. I'm in the process of writing a book on my father's experiences in the Corps and in Korera and would love to hear some stories from some of his buddies. More importantly, I would like to get him back in touch with his friends.

Keywords: Ken MacDonald, The Hook, Bunker Hill, Jim Hisom, Dick Hudson, Dick Shover, Andy Manzell, Ken Leslie, Bill Spadaro, Ted Ray, Rackstraw

Request reunion info

Comments: I would like information regarding proposed reunions and contacts with personal friends.

Keywords: Nickname "Bill" - Suicide Valley - Hwachon Reservoir and other forgotten engagements. 4.2" Mortar Co. with 7th Regiment, First Marine Division. Jerry Kline, Jerry Gwash, Robert Lauretsen, Peter Brask, "Kelly"

Korean war 4.2 Mortars 1952

Comments: My father was in the Korean war beginning in November 1952. I know he was in the first division, item company. We are sending him on a 50th marine anniversary tour to Korea and I am looking for anyone who might know him to make sure we are booking the right itinerary. I would ask him, but this is a surprise for him for Fathers Day. If anyone remembers Donald Rieman, please let me know. Thank you!!

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4.2 Mortar Co, Marzac KIA

Comments: MY UNCLE WAS JOHN EDWARD MARZEC KILLED IN KOREA. HE WAS IN THE MARINES. DIED IN 1950. HE IS ON THE SEARCH FILE. IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNEW OF HIM LET ME KNOW.

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