Semper Fi Lost Buddies

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Lost Buddies Listing

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Trying to fund Dave who was stationed at MCRD San Diego during the summer of 2001. Don’t remember his last name but do remember a friend of his Rick Hazel (not sure of the spelling). So if you were friends with Rick and were stationed in San Diego MCRD during 2001. Dorothy.stollfuss@pncmortgage.com 3 Feb 10

My Father Kingdon "King" George Rogers was in the 33rd Platoon Camp Lejeune New River North Carolina. April 17, 1943 is written on the picture of his entire company. I would like to contact any one who served with my dad, a family member son, daughter or wife would be appreciated. My father is no longer with us my name is Dorie Rogers I am one of six children, his eldest daughter. I should have done this years ago I hope it is not too late, my dad would be 87years old. I returned to college a few years ago I would like to write about what it was like for the African American man serving in the USMC during WWII. I thank you for your time and your contribution that keeps America Free. God bless Dorie Rogers daughterofeve8@hotmail.com 1 Feb 10

Trying to get ahold of the G/Sgt. of 1/5 around the year 2000. I am sure his first name is David. This G/Sgt. knew me, I did not recognize him at this time. Now my merory is back. I served with him around 1975?. I would like to contact him to apologize for not remebering as my memory was toast then. dbhargrove@shaw.ca 27 Jan 10

trying to find anyone who knows my father, his buddies or has any info on any of them. his name is Staff Sgt. Walter H. Johnson. Parris Island late 1959 grad. early 1960. Charlie Company 1stB 2ndM 1960-1963. Marine Base Boston 1963-1964. 3rd Marines Okinowia 1964-1965. Marine Corp Base Gieger 1966-1968???...Marine Base Iceland 1968? Quantico 1968-1969. Sorry about my spelling}. dates are rough also. he talks often and foundly of the Corp and his buddies. looking also for william buick of Chcago,Ill. and Arthur Barrett of New Rochelle, N.Y. any info or anyone that would like to reunite with my father would be greatly appreciated. please contact us at johnsondeanna36@yahoo.com 27 Jan 10

looking for an old friend fromm camp Lejeune, 1952 last known address (lost) was texas. sgt Joe Harockavy ) name maybe misspelled! sgt raymond babcock, 11322 cuckoo dr, leesburg, fl. 34788 raybabbs2@yahoo.com 27 Jan 10

hi im trying to find info.into locating a former marine was stationed camp lejune nc. 1950s-60s, name joseph norris was a lance corporal. spent time near balto.md.around that time,any info.please. thanks craftshowlady@yahoo.com 20 Jan 10

I served in Viet Nam with C Company 1st M.P. Battalion Force Logistic Command, can someone contact me, also I was at M.C.R.D. San Diego, California, Platoon 1068, also someone who served with the Combine Action Program, 2nd CAG, 1st Company 3rd Platoon, late 1969 to 1970. tonyruss7@live.com.au 20 Jan 10

cpl rick garcia 1974-1979 motor transport mag-11 tad to vmf 214 would like to hear from anybody at eltoro in these years. warhorse1@chesnet.net 20 Jan 10

My name is Tim Schroeder and my Girl Friends sister is looking for her father who was on tour in the Philippines, Cubi Point from 1976-1978 he left Philippines in February 1978. His name is Michael Mitchell or Mitchel . Michael would be 53-54 years old now. Can you help me help Michelle Romero? Tim Schroeder 269.369.1167 tschroederm@comcast.net 20 Jan 10

I am looking for anyone in my San Diego boot camp platoon from January 1996 (Platoon 3087). Especially Gibson and Cooper. I am also looking for anyone stationed at 3rd LAAD Bn from 1996-2000. Last but not least, looking for the ones on float (west Pac) with me in 1998. We were on the Tarawa. Kris Walb kwalb@yahoo.com 20 Jan 10

Checking for information regarding 2d Field Artillery Group, Camp Lejeune, NC from 1956 – 1959. My uncle [ Carl ‘Hands’ Paullet; service # 1632641 ] served with this unit during the time frame indicated. He is looking for information regarding reunions or other events this unit may have. Please respond at your convenience. George Vukovich, GYSGT (Ret). gvukovich@apus.edu 8 Jan 10

I am looking for Nick Endicott, Camp Lejuene, 73-74, 5th 175mm gun battery. From Parkersburg, W.V. last known address southern Ca. WAS married to "Robbin - contact me at amandabaptist@yahoo.com 8 Jan 10

looking for former marines parris island plt 212 graduation day 12/22/66 DI's ssgt fish,sgt kearns, sgt hill who replaced sgt jackson, alen traybert where are you this is adam (panda bear ). I also have graduation book for plt 211 DI's cornelison, holmes and crabtree. I will trade for graduation book 212 or copies of names and photos. ajkania1@yahoo.com 8 Jan 10

Pltoon 2015,Paris Island.Graduated January 1959.Drill instructors Harmon,Smith & Cole. Looking for fellow pltoon members, as well as Graduation guide book. I have the graduating pltoon pic if your interested in a copy. Don Ramsey Bumblebee112341@yahoo.com 8 Jan 10

July 52 at MCRD San Diego Platoon 447 was "born" unknown to me and other "boots" there was also Plt 447 "B" . Anyway, I don't remember the DI's, we had quite a few but, we had A BOOT NAMED "CONWAY" who weas slated to go on to OCS. I wonder, same Marine that is our Commandant?? D.L.Sotelo MSgt(ret). b33wash06@aol.com 31 Dec 09

Hey guys, where are you. Sgt Lute, Sgt Westbrook cpl Foley and Bonnet 1st Battalion. Also anyone in Organic Supply Camp Pendleton Sgt Gray, Rucker, CWO John Woodfin and the office crew, July 53 -Nov 54 Some of you must be out there. Sgt Rucker, lived next to Jane and I on Guadalcanal St, Oceanside Ca. marine1952@aol.com 31 Dec 09

My name is Gary Murawski aka Ski, I am looking for Gy/Sgt Gary W. Kaitting. I server with him at MCAS El Toro, in VMCJ-3 in the 70's. Lonewolf@ix.netcom.com 30 Dec 09

My name is John Bickford, I was stationed at Marine Barracks, Naples, Italy from October 1960 - October 1962. I am trying to locate either former Marine David J. Hildebrand, or his former wife Diana J. Hildebrand, whom were married in Naples, Italy. I believe that David made the Corps a career and was a Gy/Sgt and retired. I have some pictures for his former wife Diane and would like to contact her to send them to her. I believe that David was originally from Ohio. Any information on either one of these people would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached at 66 Wellesley Estates, Portland, Maine 04103- or at my email: jbickford1@maine.rr.com 29 Dec 09

I am looking for anyone that was stationed at Glenview Naval Air Station 75,76,77. My name is Billy Jolly and I was in Hydralics. I met a lot of good people in those days and would like to reconnect. Phone # 806-438=8573 Billy Jolly jollybuffalo@yahoo.com 29 Dec 09

Looking for any marines who were in Second Battilion 2039 started third week Dec 1970. wblie@hotmail.com 21 Dec 09

I bought a box lot at an auction and found a year book from Parris Island it is dated 8 Oct 1993- 23 dec 1993 if anyone is looking for it please contact me at tschellenberg2@cogeco.ca 21 Dec 09

I graduated with platoon 171 at Parris Island in 1963 on November 15, 1963. 1st Recruit Battalion. Our senior drill instructor was SSGT. J.E.Prince. Our junior drill instructors were CPL. L.M.Bailey and CPL. R.W. Knight. What I need is a Platoon Roster and/or someone with a Platoon Red Book that I could get a copy of printed. Even by printing the Red Book - Platoon Graduation Book on a printer along with the front cover would be very appreciated to me. I lost mine due to a divorce in 1994 and have been trying to replace it since. This is very important to me as I`m doing family Genelogy. Please, any and all help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.If there is a Platoon Book out there that is available to buy, please let me know that too. Thank you. Cloyd H. Zimmerman ashonte3@comcast.net 21 Dec 09

Looking for anyone that trained at Parris Island under drill instructor Romain Deffes, probably sometime between 1964-67. Please contact me at pgunthrn@gmail.com 4 Dec 09

We are looking for info regarding Cpl Ronald L. Wright who was lost in the Vietnam War. Cpl Wright graduated from Platoon 173 in 1967 at Parris Island. He was with MAF III 3RD CAG and hailed at the time of his enlistment from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Should you have info, please send to Grandle Starling at marine1@stardevil.com 4 Dec 09

Trying to locate: usmc veterans -an hoa s.vietnam(2/66-3/67)-0311/0141 Branch of Service: Marine, Unit was: M company -3rd Batt-9th Marine- 3rd marine div. Where served: an hoa/ danang, When served: 2/66-3/67, Contact : John M Herrera Sr., 3090 Mateo Ave, Madera Ca 93637, 559/664-0363 kcjohn1@yahoo.com 4 Dec 09

I enlisted September 17,1953 went through bootcamp at MCRD San Diego plt 364 I am looking for a PLT 364 yearbook. azwzorich@aol.com 4 Dec 09

I'm trying to locate Cliff Keline. He was a Crew Chief on helocopter 34-D in Vietnam 1967. I was a Navy Corpsman who flew many many missions with him. I believe he lives somewhere near Tacoma, WA. Hopefully he or someone he knows will see this. Tom Ryan tryan13984@hotmail.com 27 Nov 09

Lcpl Javier looking for anyone who was stationed in NAS Alameda MCSF from 1989-1991? Names of fellow Marines: Sgt Washington, Cpl Howe, Cpl Guillan, Lcpl white, Lcpl Kelley Lcpl Javier, Lcpl jandegian. If these names are familiar to you please respond to this e-mail! prberry@sprint.blackberry.net 27 Nov 09

I am trying to locate David Hyde. He was my roommate at TBS (The Basic School), Quantico, VA in 1976. He was from Texas. We always called him David (The Head) Hyde. Bob Jackson robjackson@fdic.gov 27 Nov 09

I am trying to acquire photos of HM3 Ronald Richard Reinke who served with Delta Company, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Battalion from 1966 thru 1967. HM3 Reinke was KIA on September 6th, 1967 near Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. The photos will be used for a tribute page of fallen shipmates on navy.togetherweserved.com. I can be reached at Donald.moon@navy.mil 27 Nov 09

I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN PLATOON 985 PARRIS ISLAND 1942 WILLIS L HITCHCOCK kenman@comporium.net 16 Nov 09

my name is travis ross jr. and I am looking for anyone that i spent time in the marines with...went to bootcamp in june of 95' mcrdsd sdi sgt salinas. we had sgt. brooks, sgt longo,and sgt sweeney graduated sept of 95'. school of infantry followed that but while there i spent some time in the sac/holding platoon under staff sgt. johnson. then it was off to chesapeake, va. for security forces school. that would have been around feb. of 96. from there i was stationed in kingsbay, ga until late 97 when discharged. jeffery allen bean was a buddy of mine and if anyone knows where he is please have him contact me. any contacts from old friends would be great though. look me up on facebook or email me at sportsmanfromkc@yahoo.com 16 Nov 09

I am John Baccarie looking to hear from anyone who Graduated from Plt 311 6/62 Parris Island or was in 1st Bn 5th Marines "C" Co 62/63 or 1st Ontos Bn "B" Co 63/64 or Marine Bks San Diego 4/64 to 12/64 LCpl Tim Kelly, Cpl Phelps, LCpl Chuck Latona hope to hear from someone mbaccarie@yahoo.com 16 Nov 09

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON USMC BUDDIES I SERVED WITH IN USMC SAN DIEGO CALIF. BOOT CAMP. AL LITTLEFIELD WAS THE D I ,THANKS IF YU CAN HELP ME OR GIVE ME A SITE I MAY GET MORE INFORMATION FROM. LOOKING FOR USMC SGT. CLEMARD HUDSON JR. LEANDER719@AOL.COM 16 Nov 09

Looking for ALL Marines who ever served at the Marine Barracks Rota, Spain. Remember the good old days in sunny Spain? Remember the Mickey Mouse Express to Seville? Remember the great Bull Fights? Remember the beautiful Spanish Señoritas? Remember your favorite liberty hangouts? Remember those great Guard Duty days? Remember your Rota Marine buddies? You are invited to join us at our 3rd Rota Marines Reunion to be held in Biloxi, Mississippi from October 14 to 18. To view a few good photos of previous Reunions and check the latest reunion scoop link to www.rotamarines.com/home semperfi@rotamarines.com 16 Nov 09

Looking for Platoon 538 4th Btln. Co. C P.I. Boot Camp 10/51 to 1/52. D.I.s were Sgt Hagler and Sgt Carlise. also another non-com helped them a Cpl Daly from Albany N.Y. HAD BEEN STATIONED AT MARINE CORPS AIR FACILITY (MCAF) , PETERFIELD POINT, NEW RIVER INLET, CAMP LEJUNNE N.C. MOS 6413 (AIRCRAFT MECHANIC) 9/52 TO 10/53Thanks W.BELLOCK velvel30@aol.com 1 Nov 09

I am Marvin G Hanson. I went through boot camp at Parris Island, August through October, 1953. I was in First Battalion, Company B, Platoon 285, Like to hear from any who attended boot camp with me. You can contact me through my web site www.hansontravels.com. mnlhanson@att.net 22 Oct 09

Searching for fellow Marines who graduated Platoon 1134 San Diego MCRD, graduated 9/1970, contact swpanther505@yahoo.com 22 Oct 09

Still looking for my fellow Marines that I served with. Boot Camp MCRD San Diego Platoon 2064 06/74-09/74 Marine Barracks Navel Weapons Station Concord Ca. 2nd Section 4th. Platoon 11/74-08/75 Cpl. Charles Mullins Jcm344@aol.com 12 Oct 09

My name is Dr. John Barnett and I am trying to locate my SDI Gy. Sgt Poe. We belonged to Plt. 2089, "G" Co., MCRD San Diego from Sept.84-Nov.84. If there are any other Marines that were in this platoon please respond to me: john.barnett@sgibson.k12.in.us 12 Oct 09

My name is Rod Hubbs and I'm looking for anyone that also graduated platoon 3057 in 1976 MCRD San Diego (DI's were Sgt Frias, Day and Mcgee). Also searching for other Marines that were stationed at Camp Pendleton 1976-1984 from Division Repro Unit, Service Company, Headquarters Battalion. Looking for fellow Marines Chad Hager, Ronald Roach, Donald Ivy, Kitty Malone or anyone else that I served with in First Marine Division as 1522 or 5711. usmcsgt@suddenlink.net 12 Oct 09

Sgt Joe Monise was from New Bedford MA. Served in Korea and Viet Nam with distinction and honor! I am proud to have served with Joe and think of him everyday. We served together proudly in the units listed. God Bless Joe and Semper Fi! 1961 I/3/6 Camp LeJeune, 1962/1963 Marine Barracks Newport RI Cpl Billy Hoare & LCpl Billy Donovan would love to see or talk to our old great friend! bdonovan@recruitingstandard.com 27 Sep 09

My name is Danny Ray Gregory, I am looking for anyone that was in my platoon at Parris Island in 1959, Platoon 148 of the 1st Battalion. Please contact me @ Po Box 400, Meadowview Va 24361 I look forward to reuinting with this special group of men. kristen8019@yahoo.com 27 Sep 09

I am looking for anyone that may have served with Doug Mcclure. He was at Parris Island in 64, Camp Lejeune after that and served in VietNam late 66 through early 68 I believe. I know he was with 2nd Radio Battalion at NC and I only have first names on some of his pictures. Boss or Goss, Sam, Terry, Peterson, Eaves, Ray, and another that appears to be Barer (baber,baver,bager) the middle letter isnt clear. There has got to be someone out there who remembers. mtigger331@aol.com 27 Sep 09

My name is Joe Rocha, I served in the US Marines and faught in the Korean War in 1950-1951. I served in the E Company 2nd Platoon, 1st batallion, 5th Marines, 1st Division. I am hoping to locate and reunite with some of my old buddies that served with me. You can locate me or get in touch with me at (281)689-5064, or write me at 26631 Spanish Oak Drive, New Caney, TX 77357. I was stationed in Vallejo, CA in 1948. joerocha_32@yahoo.com 27 Sep 09

I am looking for an old friend who was stationed at Camp Pendleton in the 1970's. His name is Rick W. Ziegler and the number on his letters were 2547684. He went to the same high school I did (Mayfield High School, Mayfield Village, Ohio) and used to date my sister. I have some old letters he wrote to us that I recently found and would like to reconnect with him. Sue Levine, 4376 Harper St, Perry, Oh 44081, 440-259-5545 Harperhome1@aol.com 30 Aug 09

Looking for Marines who graduated from MCRD San Diego on December 29, 1989 from platoon 2089. Senior Drill Instructor SSgt. Garcia. Please email me rcharpster@gmail.com 30 Aug 09

I served in The Marines from April 1966- April 1970 went thru Boot at MCRD SD Plt:2011 Honor Platoon was stationed in Camp Horno for ITR and ended up at NAS Mlillington for Crash Crew Trailning was in top 3 in class and picked Duty Station MCAS Yuma from 1966 to 1970. My Name is Cowles did not get along with everyone but made some friends but Marine for Life just want to Holler out to guy like Sealy and Mudd and Bauer, Ryan, Novotny, and a lot of other guys don’t remember the names but do remember the Faces and times together. jcowles@penskeautomotive.com 30 Aug 09

My name is Jerry Vovcsko. I was in boot camp at PI from Oct '56 to Jan '57, platoon 356. DIs were SSgt Walter Bennett, Sgt. Rupar, Sgt Ackles. 2nd FSR @ Camp Lejeune from '57 to '59 with a Med Cruise in '58. looking for Cpl. Bill Hanratty and anybody else I served with. Played regimental baseball w/ 2nd FSR, Lieutenant Woodward coach. phone: # is 508 690 2122 jerryvov@verizon.net 30 Aug 09

S/Sgt.Ward S.D.I. Plt.3086 Aug 1966 Paris Island would like to hear from the little one's (recruits) Other D.I.'s S/Sgt.Long Sgt.Driver. Contact Pvt.Simon (portside) mgy.simon@comcast.net 30 Aug 09

Looking for anyone who has served with GySgt John Carlos Hatfield. Served in Korea and 2 tours of Vietnam. He won 2 Silver Stars. I'm his brother in law. I live in Wilmington, NC. My name is Albert Jewell. 910-231-5742. ajwilmington@yahoo.com 20 Aug 09

George Charlton, Any one out there from Plt. 119 PI Sept. 55 to Nov. 55. Jr DI'S. Cpl. Murphy, Sgt. Hawkins, SDI. SSgt. Paul. Also looking for J.J Haskel Comm. 1StMAAM Bn. Comm 59. 29Palms. Richard Cahill Comm. D-2-12 57 t0 58. Michael Esposito Comm.Regt. H&S 10th. 56 to 57 and Comm. E-2 -12 57 to 58. 856-783-3973 gw.charlton@verizon.net 20 Aug 09

I'm trying to locate my father , a retired marine, william daniel rice, last i know he was a staff sergeant in oahu hawaii in 79 - 80 , any information please email me at powerwagon4581@yahoo.com 20 Aug 09

Paul Westmoreland, looking for Marines who served at Marine Barracks Rota Spain between 1984 and 1986. westpaul2015@yahoo.com 12 Aug 09

I am trying to find guys that served with my husband when he was in Parris Island. He graduated from Platoon 3045 H company in Feb. 1984. His name is Wayne (Allen) Christopher. Please send replys to dollhunny01@aol.com 12 Aug 09

Looking for any info on the where abouts of a PFC. Gary Rose. I know he was from Port Townsend, Washington. Went thru MCRD, San Diego in the summer of 1967, then was transfered to Montford Point, Camp LeJuene in November 67. Please send any info by email. bobandpat48@cox.net 12 Aug 09

Looking for buddies served with in PI, platoon 3013, Sept. 70'. Camp Leju. ITR, Jan. 71, Camp Pendleton, June 71-Sept. 72. 1st Batt. 1st Engineers. Semper Fi. contact me please. goneeast@yahoo.com 28 July 09

I am looking for fellow Marines: Frankie D. Miller Jr. and L Cpl Sweet. Camp Pendleton early 1969-Vietnam late 1969 and early 1970. Possibly Okinawa April 70. One of you was nicknamed "Tex" and Frankie's dad was a career Marine. Contact me Craig Thom from Minnesota kdtcct@yahoo.com 28 July 09

Seeking anyone that was in boot camp at San Diego 4 Feb 59 to May 59. Plt.111 most members were reservist from Houston Texas. " Sam Houston Platoon." Sal at pbr419@charter.net 28 July 09

Looking for members of Platoon 205, PI. Training began 20 January 1960. Richard D. Moore, Real Property Officer,Hurlburt Field, FL 32544, DSN (850)884-6860 Work (850)884-6860 richard.moore@hurlburt.af.mil 24 July 09

I'm David Sears and I was stationed in yuma mcas at station weapons and worked at Rakishlitter bombing range. I'm looking for my buddies Craig thurmond bro mo and the gang 73/76 oudave420@yahoo.com 24 July 09

My name is Al Cocorochio. I'm originally from Boston, MA. but I moved to Nashville, TN. 5 years ago. I was stationed in VMA-533 MAG-24 at Cherry Point, N.C. from around Nov. of 1960 till July of 1964. I'm looking for friends that I made while I was there. A couple of my closest friends were Jim Brady and Dick Klein or Kline. Another good friend was Bob DesLauries. I know that the spelling might not be right but if I remember right he was from around the Foxboro, MA. area. Jim I think was from Indiana and Dick I think was from Illinois. I really would love to contact anyone who remembers me or was stationed with me. al@blackroserecords.net 24 July 09

I am Michael Knox, GySgt, USMC, Retired and am trying to locate Marines I served with during twenty+ years on active duty beginning with recruit training @ PI, Plt. 350, 1971; Marine Bks Subic Bay, RP, 1972-73; RTR, MCRD SDiego, 1975-77 through my retirement in Oct 1992. Especially, MSgt Arnold POWERS; GySgt Lou WALLER; GySgt Jerome BROWN; MGySgt Larry CASTILLO; 1stSgt Nate COLBERT and any others. gunnymike72@yahoo.com 14 July 09

looking for gordon e. smith owkinawa weapons plts 1974 search james delvalle manchester n.j 08759 long time ;it's running out. sag410@comcast.net 14 July 09

my name is dirk monaghan. im looking for marines that were in bootcamp, san diego, oct.82, 2nd. batt., plat. 2097. dfm0702@aol.com 14 July 09

I am the Grandson of William Henry Dennen, He served in the Marine Corps. in WWII. I know that he retired a Lt. Colonel. I am not sure if anyone would remember him or not. I am looking for anyone who knew him, or served under him. He did not talk much about his service, and I am looking to learn more about my Grandfather as a man... If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it. pdennen@first-tel.com 14 July 09

My Name is Mark Raymon and I was stationed at MCAS Beaufort between 1993-1995. I am looking for anyone who was stationed there during that time period. Oh yeah I was a CrashFireRescueman. usmcff1775@yahoo.com 14 July 09

My name is David Hyde. My great uncle, PFC Preston Hyde, was hilled in action in Nov 1943, on Tarrawa Island. Was wondering how to get in touch with anyone who might be alive who served with him. No one in the family ever saw him in uniform. He was from Lawrenceburg Tenn. He was realley killed attacking the small island next to Tarrawa, which served as the Jap command center. hydedavidr@yahoo.com 14 July 09

Looking for members of Platoon 80 PISC Feb-May 56. SDI was SSgt J A Hand. wnlrm@aol.com 20 Jun 09

Looking for Marines that were in Platoon 343 with me. We outposted on September 11, 1963. Remember our DI's? Clp. Jones, Sgt. Morgan and SSgt. Ritteriser. Please contact me Frank Russo at frusso10@msn.com 20 Jun 09

My step father was a Vietnam vet, and a proud Marine. He had a friend who apparently was KIA and I cannot find him on your list. His name was Ted Cutler. I do not know if Ted was his legal first name, nor do I know what year he was killed. I do know they were both Force Recon. I am trying to piece together what occurred when Ted passed on and any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, your effort compiling, organizing, and drafting the various lists is an incredibly admirable achievement. Chris Danley Boise, ID danleyc@msn.com 20 Jun 09

My name is Phil Rogers. My Father was Major William W. Rogers, USMC. He went ejected from his Crusader F8C on April 17th, 1964. I was just two years old at the time. I am interested in hearing from some of the men who served with him or witnessed his last flight. According to his brothers, there were questions raised at the time about his disappearance, but when his oldest brother came back from trying to get more info he reported that the family was told not to ask anymore questions. Case closed. I have waited this long to research this only out of consideration for my mother and step-father, whom she met and married in 1966. It would be great to finally get something more than the article below for closure. bowhawk62@comcast.net 20 Jun 09

My name is Joe Capozzo. I'm looking for Marines from Platoon 242, MCRD SanDiego, June 65-Sept65. Also Marines serving with me in DaNang, RVN from April 66 to Dec 66 at ASP#1, Hill 327, and Marines with the Marine Detachment, USS Yorktown CVS-10, Oct 67 to May 69. Contact me at joeycap52@yahoo.com 9 Jun 09

1st Sgt (ret) Lynn Reagan, entered USMC March 1972; recruit training at MCRD San Diego.. graduated Aug 72 (Plt 2059) Served as CH-46 crewman, mechanic, section chief, maint control chief from Okinawa (1973, 1975) MARTD Whidbey Island (1974) and then mostly on East Coast (HMM 263) primarily. Did 3 years as 1st shirt with 3rd CEB in Okinawa (1992) and 2nd LAR Bn (1993,1994) Wanting to hear from all my old buds, especially the ones who mourn the passing of the old Boeing Hilton as much as I do. Pisses me off that we are doing away with what seems to me not an acceptable alternative. Spoken like a true Phrog Phlyer!! lynnreagan@atlanticbay.com 9 Jun 09

Searching for Marines of Plt 308, 1971 Parris Island. Bruce Leone, Marvin Highsmith, John Burton, Lloyd Anderson and Frank Forst and Robert Breen. walt6882@aol.com 9 Jun 09

My name is Lynn Reagan (tree) to all past air wing buds!! Graduated San Diego 1972, Plt 2059. SDI was SSgt Miller, (later WO), SSgt Montoya, and Sgt Rosenfield. Will never forget when the bastard was standing outside the Quonset Hut after lights out and heard us laughing about him actually being “Rose IN field”. We paid behind black out curtains till 0400. You old marines will know what I am talking about. Would love to get my hands on a Plt book, price would not be an object. Does anyone know where I could get one??? Still have my platoon photo on the wall at work, sure is a conversation started. What ever happened to that ****bird??? A retired 1st Sgt that’s what. Would love to hear from any past friends. Great times weren’t they??? lynnreagan@atlanticbay.com 9 Jun 09

"C" Company, 9th Motor Transport Battalion (1965-66) Vietnam. My name is MSgt LeRoy P. Holmberg, and I am looking for other Marines that served with me during the early periods of the Vietnam Conflict. There are few, if any, mentions of this units involvement in the actions seen in and around DaNang RVN. I am trying to put together a time line, with names and pictures of those that served during this time frame. We had a rough beginning and many long days and nights with little or no sleep, but our unit strived to aide other Marines and units in their need for transportation and supplies. Also if anyone has a story about their involvement with this Battalion please forward it to my email. I would like to have info about the first Marine convoy between DaNang and ChuLai and on highway 1, or even about the relocation of Vietnamese around the air strip in Danang. I know it's been a long time and memories are vague but lets get some of the times recorded before they are all forgotten. Thanks and Semper Fi holmberg6@hotmail.com 5 Jun 09

Hi! I'm trying to locate a couple I knew in Jacksonville, NC in 1994. Their names are DJ and Dawn and they're from NY. I can't remember their last name or what part of NY they were from, or which unit DJ was with. They drove a blazer and Dawn worked at Allied Fashions in the New River Shopping Center. They lived on TT and were friends with Mike and Gwen Flory from Ohio. Mike was with MAG-26 Ground Supply at MCAS New River. If anyone can help me in any way, it would be greatly appreciated. Amy Hunt travisandamy@wilkes.net 5 Jun 09

Looking for members of platoon 80, 1956. Bob Epps wnlrm@aol.com 5 Jun 09

My dad was in the 1st Force Recon from 1958 - 1963. I am trying to put a scrap book together for him. Is there any information you may be able to give me for that time frame. I've been looking on the web for weeks and its hard to find anything. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. My dads name is David Wayne Kemp. I believe his rank was E8. kcmarcotte@live.com 5 Jun 09

Former Sgt Peter Alejandro, from Sacramento, CA area and Everett Moore, Durate, CA area served with USMC buddy, Robert R Ledesma, (San Diego, CA area) in Vietnam, 1st Marine MP Company, Chu Lai and Da Nang with the 5th MP Bn at POW compound during 66-67. MCRD Platoon 180, March 1966. respond to rrllgl@cox.net 5 Jun 09

My Dad's name is Ray Buck, and he served in the Marines in Korea from 1952-54. He made friends with a Hawaiin named Rufino Buindia (possible spelling). He would very much like to from him, or his family. He has some great memories and stories of Buindia. His e-mail address is bck110@verizon.net 5 Jun 09

I am looking for the PLT book for this period. Platoon 1072, 1972. I am preparing a VA claim for a member of this PLT. We need the book in order to attempt to locate witnesses to substantiate his claims. Ed Richards commander@amvetsga9.org 5 Jun 09

I am a Retired Navy Veteran 1986-2006, and i am looking for any information and pictures for my wife's dad Lowell Winfred (Winford) Gregory, graduated boot camp Platoon 77 Fourth Recruit Battalion, MCRD Parris Island S. C. March 27 1951. Then went to San Diego Ca. after that. Is what we heard. I also heard that he was a DI but it is hard for me to see him as a DI with only 1 stripe, and he got out in 1952? He was Born May 29 1929 Paragon, Morehead, Rowan County Ky. He died In Dayton Montgomery county Ohio, May 9 2001. I am trying to get any info for my wife because he never talked to her about when he was in the Marines, except for 1 picture we found, his boot camp graduation picture. And the picture is very distorted and blurry we cannot make out any faces. Any info and pictures would be a great asset, and a surprise to my wife, as she was a only child and did not really know her father. Paul M Levesque EN 1 (SW) USN Ret., 4720 Whistler Lane, Virginia Beach Virginia 23455 eoow@aol.com 5 Jun 09

Looking for anyone who may have been in Plt 285, MCRD San Diego back in 1957 and served with Joel Minter ( He was the Plt high shooter. ) Mr Minter son SSgt Spencer Minter would appreciate any info possiable. John Parks LCpl USMC 1jopa@comcast.net 5 Jun 09

I am searching for my father, He was a Marine and wrote me letters when I was a baby, my mother just died and this is all I know. Dennis L. Butts, or Dennis Lane Butts. He was in Kodiak Alaska @ 1968-1969 approx. My birthday is November 6th 1969 He was a Marine, he went to Camp Lejune, Chicago, and Vietnam. I believe he might have been born 1942-1949 possible November. He is white and I believe I have step siblings out there somewhere. My Name was Shelley Lynn Butts, My mother was Virginia Lee Chya if you have any info Please contact me usarmymomolsen@yahoo.com 5 Jun 09

Looking for Marine buddies from 1954 to 1959. Camp Lejeune, MCCWTC, and 29 Palms. Cosmo (Zip) Zipeto lbsc64@aol.com 5 Jun 09

My name is Cpl Andy Purchase, USMC Retired, and I am looking for anyone who graduated with me from platoon 2090 PI in 1988. We are coming up on 25 years and I would like to put together a reunion. Drill instructors please if your out there contact me as well. I can be reached via email at apdjsvc@yahoo.com 5 Jun 09

1952 San Diego boot camp Platoon 506 w/Sgt. Ford from September to December '52, and later service at Pohang, Korea H&HS K-3 duty, .August '54-July '55 in First Marine Air Wing. Combat training at Camp Pendleton, December '52-January '53. VMF-114 and VMF-533 at Cherry Point, NC September '53 to May '54 before shipping out for Kobe, Japan on the General E.T. Collins in July '54. Looking for comrades at any of these posts, especially remembering Cpl. Ken Bonney and Cpl. Charlie Hall, but many others, would like to hear from any of my tour-mates. Please get in touch with me at 5 Jun 09

My name is dirk monaghan. im looking for marines from 83-85, marine bar, hawaii, waiania dfm0702@aol.com 7 May 09

I'm looking for Marines who served with Cleveland OH born Ron Morgan (KIA) in Viet Nam 1969. artcz7@gmail.com 7 May 09

My name is Jerome "Jerry" V. Phillips; was in 12th Reg. marines;hdq. 1st battalion; 3rd marine div. in vietnam. With the 105 howitzer crews in Dong Ha, Quang Tri, Rockpile, etc. from oct. 1968 nov 1969. Would love to hear from anybody there with me. My phone # is (540) 279-4108. Please leave message if not home and I'll call you back. Semper Fi and God Bless. Jerry bama2468@hotmail.com 27 Apr 09

I am trying to find info about Major William Howard Dixon who sailed on the USS Saipan who lived in North Carolina The ship was in Rotterdam in the 80’s. If you know him please mail me. Ivonne lammering. Holland i.lammering@chello.nl 27 Apr 09

India Battery, 3rd Bn, 11th Marines in Vietnam 1966-67 Please send note. bstrucking@lvcoxmail.com 27 Apr 09

Searching for a photo of my father in his dress blues. H e served in MarDet on USS Valley Forge somewhere between 1958-1962. His name is Robert F. Hedrick; he has an unusual middle name, Frisco. If you have a graduation photo or one taken on the carrier of you guys in your dress blues it would mean the world to him. Donald W. Hedrick dhedrick@jesnow.com 27 Apr 09

Hello, I am looking for information on a SGT. Bud Davis that served on Iwo Jima. I have a Japanese rifle that SGT. Davis inscribed his name on while on Iwo Jima in 1945. The reason I am trying to find out about SGT. Davis is that I don't want the history behind this to be lost. I have been trying for three months and I can't find out anything about SGT. Davis. Is there any way you could help me find out or guide me to a place that will help? Thank you for your time. Jeff Guthmiller guts@westriv.com 27 Apr 09

Looking for anyone who served in CHARLIE BATTERY 1/12, K-BAY HAWAII from 1977-1980. check out TOGETHERWESERVED.COM for other Marines who served in the same time frame. contact KIRK "VENNIE" VENABLE. 337-356-8600. Jodiemtu@aol.com 27 Apr 09

Barrett, Alfred W. U.S.M.C., I am doing a family history and am seeking any info on Al Barrett, he joined the Marines with his cousin Martin D. Shepardson Jr. He was at one time stationed at Okinawa being transferred there shortly after being married. Any info on his service in the Corps will be greatly appreciated. king_davidii@hotmail.com 5 Apr 09

Looking for all Marines who graduated from Parris Island on April 24, 1959 from “K” Company series 206, 207, 208 and 209…..Please contact me if you know of the following Marines who was in my Platoon 207, or any Marine who graduated in the other platoons. We are having our 50th reunion on April 22-25. That’s this month. Platoon 207 names are: Schwartz, D.J. AM Sgt. CDI, Mitchell, J.M. A Sgt JDI. Recruits: Albritton, A.E., Alford, David M., Bradshaw, R.E., Burress, Lovell D., Caramanica, D.A., Carrigan, William , Coley, Daniel, Curry, Winford A., Crowl, Jackie K., Darden, William B., Earnhardt, Keith R., Gibbs, Albert L., Dodfrey, Elmer R., Graham, Francis X., Greenfield, C.J., Harper, Lyles M., Hoherchak, George, Ingham, James R., Ireland, William H., Kile, Jack R., King, Paul F., Kizak, Donald J., Klein, Cecil C., Lamar, Thomas E., Lema, Gerald F., Lickteig, John M., Lingle, Michael T., Machia, Lawrence H., McConell, Dennis W., Mears, Hobart D., Moore, Edward M., Mullen, James F., Myers, James E., Nocella, Ray J., Och, David A., Pierce, Clifford C., Porrine, Arhur D., Porter, Boyd F., Powell, jr. James H., Reid, Harold B., Rodriguez, W.T., Rosser, Lloyd J., Schnell, John F., Sherwin, George A., Smith, Arthur T.E., Smith, Bobby D., Stephenson, III J.W., Summers, Gerald F., Switzgable, W.H., Thrall, David D., Vermeer, William G., Vosburgh, jr., L.S., Wilson, Walter T., Yavcak, John P., Baird, jr., J.W., Greenfield, George E., Hawkins, Nelson R., McKee, Larry M., Odom, jr., H.R., Parker, George C., Roderick, Paul C., The following recruits have been located: Bowie, Thomas, Graves, Bobby, Hagadorn, P.C., Pacifico, M.J., Padgett, Jerry, Starling, Grandle, Wares, Laurence D. Grandle Starling, South Daytona, Florida Marine1@stardevil.com 5 Apr 09

My Name is Joe Hammell and I am searching for any Marines that graduated or any DI’s with Platoon 3038 on P.I. 5 November 1969. JTHAM62201@AOL.COM 5 Apr 09

Looking for any of the "Remington Raiders" of "A" Co., Schools Bn., MCB Camp Pendleton from Feb 72 to Feb 75. Also R.L. Goodson, Schools Bn. Mail Room, '74-'75, I remember he was from Texas. I was NCOIC Bn. Mail Room. senorthrill@verizon.net 5 Apr 09

Lima Battery, 2nd Battallion, 11th Marines.."Iron Pigs" was our nickname, we took pride in the 155. Any Marines who served with me at 43area Las Pulgas from 1981-1983 please contact me, 'Whitey" was my nickname. WHERZOG1@GMAIL.COM 5 Apr 09

Looking for anyone from Platoon 252 PI that graduated around April 20-25,1966 43 years ago this month, or from Marine Barracks Gitmo, 66-67. Cpl Frank Kaner, Retired fkaner2@bellsouth.net 5 Apr 09

Am trying very hard to find an old friend of mine. She was a CW03 and stationed in Twentynine Palms, CA in 1993-ish. I can't remember the year she retired, but I do know that she moved to Virginia Beach, VA. with her son Anthony. Her name is Joan Marie Ceurvels. her married name was Joan Marie Harvey (but she's divorced...Ceurvels is her maiden name) I'm not sure if her last name was Ceurvels or Harvey when she retired. Can you help me locate Joan? eilene.hughes@gmail.com 5 Apr 09

am searching for anyone who grad. with me, earl lowery, mcrd san diego 2nd batt. plt. 2243. started dec. 9, 1968. entered from portland or. di's were sgt. cataleta and s/sgt. steffey and s/sgt. johnson. have plt. photo. lost grad book. getting to know how to get info. started in old quaset huts and moved to new barracks during boot camp. hope to hear from someone soon. lowery747@msn.com 1 Apr 09

I would like very much to get on your list to try and locate some fellow marines, but don't know how to do it. can you help me.? Mac. H&S 1/5 hill 65,55, & liberty bridge 1969. mclaughlinmac77@yahoo.com 1 Apr 09

Help Support the 1/5 MARINES 1st Battalion 5th Marines will deploy out to Afghanistan , taking part in the War On Terror. I am planing a care package run down to Camp Pendleton, Ca, to the 1/5 HQ building. I will be personally dropping of the care packages and supplies to the Marines. If you would like to take part in the convoy run down to Camp Pendleton please contact me. If you have supplies you would like to send down, but may not be able to go. I have a GMC extra cab truck. I can hold a lot of stuff. Items Requested by the MARINES. Socks (tube - boot) , underwear (all sizes)Beef Jerky, Coffee, Hot Coco, Peanuts, Hard candy, Cheese-it, Baby wipes, travel size ( snacks / games ), Cookies, Coopertone 48 sun block, Kellogg’s Nutri-Gram bars, Pops-Tarts, Travel size footballs / soccer balls. Where: Starbucks Coffee shops located in Irvine, Ca at : Culver & Walnut, Sand Canyon & 405 shopping center, and Campus Drive across from UCI, American Legion Post #291, 215 East 15th Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 Telephone: (949) 673-5070. The Marine Corps career center located right across the street from Downey High & next to PetCo. 8566 E Firestone Blvd Downey, Ca 90241 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. All items most be collected by April 20th 2009. Josh Wright, Downey, Ca www.myspace.com/lildevilmarine, devildogswar.blogspot.com liljoshwright@yahoo.com 1 Apr 09

My grandad, Kenneth L. Harman of MA served in the Pacific Theater and I would like to know if anyone remembers serving with him. He was very dear to me, he adopted me back when my father shirked his responsibility and he became the only real dad I ever knew. I miss him terribly, have his military pic framed here on my desk. Would like to know more of how he served our country as he would not talk much about it. Any info helpful, thanks so much. Cassandra Harman Paquin hearthstringsfoods@yahoo.com 1 Apr 09

PLT 231 – 1957 ANY GRADUATES OF THIS PARRIS ISLAND CLASS? johncollins2007@comcast.net 1 Apr 09

I was on the island in 1975 and I was wondering if anyone has a graduation book for Platoon 329. Graduation was June 10, 1975. Senior Drill Instructor was SSGT Gary Austin. Gary Huffnagle safety956@marlettehomes.com 1 Apr 09

My Name is Richard E. Beck, I am looking for my Parris Island Graduation Book. Date: 18Jul54 - 06Nov54, Plt ? Bn 3rd. I had a 23 day break in date because I went to Beaufort Naval Hospital and and had to start from rifle range onward. If you could look in your book and see if my mug shot is in your book for these dates I really would appreciate. Thanks Richard E. Beck, MSgt rtd 54 - 85 dickusmc@cox.net 7 Mar 09

My name is Bill Nottage and i'm still looking for anybody in Plt 100 CCo 2nd Bat Parris Island Recruit Depot. Boot Camp was from March to June 1956. We kept the world at peace, I hope some of us are left, cause I can't find you. billkimsue@aol.com 7 Mar 09

my father was a marine back in and around 56 to 59 stationed in Cal and the el toro base. spelling may be wrong. his name is Dewey Gene Davis. he past away back in 1984 of cancer. i am looking for anyone who knew him while in the service. my mother is 73 and looking for past memories. Robert E Davis badone1965@yahoo.com 7 Mar 09

I am kim mongrella, wife of garette mongrella trying to get in touch with any Marine from d co 3rd lai bn 29 palms ca who served with garette in the gulf war. need answers to help our son. gary died jan 29 1991 from friendly fire. kim_mongrella@hotmail.com 27 Feb 09

I'm looking for members of our Navigation School class at Cherry Point 1960/61. Dangerfield, Harrison, McConaghy, Morrison, Breezee, Cunningham, Red, and a couple more whose names escape me. We need to get together for a reunion. Contact Steve Cobb navigator. 3rdmaw@sbcglobal.net 27 Feb 09

When I was cleaning out a garage almost 30 years ago I came across a small box with some very old photos and I started to look through them. In this box I found a telegram from Apr 1945 telling a family that their son, Pfc Claude Ray Palmer, Jr., US Marine Corp, had been killed at Iwo Jima on 16 March 45. There was a couple military papers and the letter from Pres. Roosevelt in grateful memory. I believe he belongs on your list. The article says he was a radioman with the reconnaisance unit of the Fifth Marine Division. He was 19 when he died. I have kept all these things in his memory. I have been trying to find his family all these years to no avail. Any suggestions? If I don't find them this year I have purchased a special frame that will memorialize him for his sacrifice. I still shed a tear for him and I didn't even know him. If you have any questions, please email me at home. suisei@mchsi.com 27 Feb 09

Looking for any Marine stationed At Subic Bay who has filed a claim for Agent Orange exposure. I remember it being used in 1965 or 1966. The Defence Dept. has admitted it was stored at (CUBI). I have filed a claim and any info would help. Write Joseph L. Nist 906 Rolling Meadows Dr. Greensburg, Pa. 15601 jpnist@co0mcast.net 27 Feb 09

I did my bootcamp training in san diego, ca i went into the marines 4/1/1976 got out in 1979 looking to get a copy of my graduation book so i can show my son there were pics of me is it possible to have a copy found for me i know it will cost me i can send money order if found pls email me very important to me i lost my book longtime ago in moving its just been hard for me i am so proud of the marines and i want to show others what it was like when i went in on disability right now but if you can help me i would be very happy thanks and semper fi. I had a marine say in his website we are not exmarines just inactive ones peace. hoeysr@hotmail.com 10 Feb 09

Looking for Marines that served with the 9th. Marines aboard the USS Bayfield (APA 33) during the evacuation of civilians from Shanghai, China in 1948-1949. Bill Rigby, Fort Mohave, Arizona. marine2583@citlink.net 10 Feb 09

hello, my name is danny edwards looking for anyone from plt. 364 from june 1969. sgt brubaker, gunn. stephens and ssgt gamon. i was from rock hill sc. deusmc@shtc.net 14 Jan 09

Anyone serve with John Michael Stewart or Micky in Viet Nam? He was in engineering bn. He is from Pell City, Al. toddstewart@microsoft.com 8 Jan 09

I'm trying to locate anyone who went through basis training w/ me in San Diego. 2nd Battalion, Golf Company, Platoon 2036. This would have been the summer of 1981. My name is Tom Murphy and I was the 4th Squad Leader for this platoon. Can you help me? tpm9171@aol.com 8 Jan 09

I'm trying to find any information about John Evans, my great uncle, who was killed in Saipan on June 18th, 1944. He was a 1st Lieutenant in the Marine 4th. Also, I have a letter that was written by Frank Acosto, staff sergeant in the 4th, to John's mom describing what happened. I have no idea if Frank is alive. If anyone has any information about Uncle John or Frank, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. johnevans@mvalaw.com 8 Jan 09

I'm looking for William (Bill) Houghtaling. Bill was stationed in Rota. Spain 1961-1963. He was from Yonkers New York. Married a British national who he met in Rota. They were married in Yonkers in 1963 or 4. If you find out anything please let me know. Louis Onofrio Crane911@aol.com 2 Jan 09

Looking for anyone in Platoon 145, Paris Island - Sgt. Brown DI in 1964. Ron Stockholm stockholm3@att.net 2 Jan 09

My Uncle's name was Cosmo (Zip) Zipeto. He swerved with you at Camp Leyeune, Ackle Meadows. I am his Sister's daughter, Linda L. Molinari was my maiden name, my Mom's maiden name is Zipeto. It is just me looking for him. No one else will knew, that I am looking him up. My name now is Linda L. Hickman. My husband is a Retired Lieutenant. At one time my Uncle Zip and I were very closed. We exchanged letters for years. Uncle Zip lived in Philadelphia with his parents, Cosmo D. Zipeto, Sr. and Angelina Zipeto. Then my Uncle moved to Wilkes Barre, Pa. The last address I got, he lived in Wyoming, PA. Linda Molinari Hickman LHMozart@aol.com 29 Dec 08

James (Jimmie or Jimmy Black) was stationed at Camp Geiger back in the late 70's and early 80's. Lived in Houston, Tx where we met. Turned out to be good friends. We used to go to the clubs and dated blood related sisters. Sharon and Cindakay here in Houston. Jimmy worked at the U of H College where I worked as a security guard at an apartmenet complex. I moved back to Kansas City and that's where I lost touch with my old friend. Last I heard he moved back to New Orleans. Would like to hear from him. victor.dixon@nov.com 19 Dec 08

I am trying to locate Marines from 2nd tracs 1975 - 1980. Looking for S/Sgt barlow , B co. 4th platoon, 1st Lt Les Harrell (his family was from Ashville,N.C.)and 1st Sgt Sammy Epperson also of B company. Also looking for Marines from D company 2nd platoon. Thanks, 1st Lt Curl, B co, 4th platoon. wncmac@verizon.net 15 Dec 08

Looking for anyone who was at Parris Island April-June 1963. Company 223. Robert S. Winston was the Jr. Drill Instructor. Email me, Robert E. Allison (Bobby), at RAllison1@ec.rr.com 15 Dec 08

Looking for info/people who may have served with my father, Alvin H. Musser. Recently found photo of "Supply Clerks Course # 163" from Camp Lejeune, 29 Sept. 1952. Class Commander: M/Sgt. Jack Bilow, Instructors: M/Sgt. McKinnon, T/Sgt. Wells. My father passed away in December 1999 and I recently found this photo with lots of signatures/well wishes on reverse side. Some legible signatures include: Bobby Stump, Ed Strickland, Joseph W. Harris, Sr., Raymond B. Kiffer (Agnes), Vincent Battista, Gene Sullivan, Orbil Baxter, Marvin Bailey, Cpl. Mike Torres, Ray Yeadon, Pete Quinto, and Walter Harris. angela.musser@state.de.us 11 Dec 08

My first cousin was a pilot flying Corsairs for VMF 351 off the carrier Cape Glouchester CVE 109 in the Phillipeans. I think he was Exc Officer in 1944-45 but can not find any info on him. Major Ross died June 29, 2008, two days after his 89th birthday. At one time he had a book of his squdron but it was ruined by water damage when his home floodet. I would if anyone might advise me as to how I could find out about his squadron, carrier or other info about his military service. Thank you for your help. Elihu R. Ross. rosssiu@webkraft-hs.net 10 Dec 08

Any Marines still out there, besides me, from Platoon # 437, Parris Island, SC, May 1952? Dick Gaines GySgt USMC (Ret.) GunnyG@gmail.com 8 Dec 08

Looking for anyone who went through Parris Island in July 1957. MODDI@TRIAD.RR.COM 8 Dec 08

Looking For Lost Boot Camp Brothers and DI's Stoner Rifle Test Platoon 236 P.I.S.C. We attended boot camp April 1964 to July 1964. Looking for Drill Instructors from Boot Camp, They are Sgt. C. T. Wade and S/Sgt. C. E. Edwards. Platoon Members: RICHARD M MURPHY, CHARLES E HECK, WILLIAM G ALBRECHT, STEVE T ANDERSON, LARRY D ASHBURN, THOMAS FREEMAN, RICHARD M MC CARRON, WILLIAM C NEWMAN, HARRY R SMITH, LOUIS E SPRIGGS, RICHARD A TOWERS, HARRY E BURLEY JR, THOMAS A BURNESTON, JOHN KRAVIC, CHARLES G THORNE, DAVID G STOKES, RICHARD B MELLINGER, PETER J THIBODEAU, ROBERT P MISSINO. Please contact Bob Molski nabiki3484@aol.com 8 Dec 08

I'm looking for anyone who was with VMAQ2 Det Yankee-2 (1981-82). Especially anyone from the admin shop that knew me. Ted Noon bare_facts@msn.com 18 Nov 08

ATTENTION MARINES WHO SERVED AT THE MARINE BARRACKS IN ROTA, SPAIN FROM 1963-1966! Remember the exciting guard duty days and nights at the Marine Barracks in sunny southern Spain? Remember the trip to France to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the World War II Normandy Landing? Remember the trip to Guadalcanal, Spain to honor the discoverer of Guadalcanal Island in the Pacific? Remember the yearly Marine Corps Ball? Remember when Chesty Puller visited the Marine Barracks? Remember the good times at our favorite Rota hangouts? Remember the Bull Fights in Santa María? Remember the bonitas señoritas of Seville, Córdoba, Granada, Málaga, Cadiz, Almeria and Ronda? Ready to share a few cold beers and a bottle of fine Spanish wine with your Marine Corps pals? Ready to reminisce about the good old days in southern Spain with your Devil Dog buddies? Join us at our Second Rota Marines Reunion in Washington, DC on 27-31 August 2009. CLICK this URL: http://rotamarines.com/home to let us know you want to join us for the reunion. webmaster@rotamarines.com 18 Nov 08

looking for anyone who stationed there from 1956, 57, 58,59. also, my brother was a coach there from 1943 to 1945. pat purcell niwot2@sbcglobal.net 18 Nov 08

I have had no luck in locating any of the marines I served with. I grad. Parris s. Aug. 68. 2nd. Bn. F company. Plt. #269. SDI Gynsgt Zorn, JDI Ssgt. Black, And Sgt. Williams. Arty. Sch Camp Pend. Sept. Oct 68. Viet Nam Nov 68 to Nov 69. MCAS El Toro PMO Nov 69 to Ma y 71. Treasure Is. Mar. Bks, May 71 to May 72. Camp pend. ca. delta btry 3rd. bn 11th mar reg. Nov72 Mar 73. NWSC Mar 73 to Apr 75. I would like to contact anyone from this era. rodney.riffe@dla.mil 18 Nov 08

Looking for anyone who served with the 7th Engineer bn. Vietnam 1965 to 1971. All members are asked to Check out the 7th Engineer website at www.usmc.org/7th There are already a lot of members signed up for our mailing list and annual reunions. gunnymac@hotmail.com 18 Nov 08

I am looking for any Marine with information on serving with my brother, Sgt. Thomas W. Rush USMC - he was stationed in Okinawa in April 1970 where he was killed on a motorcyle. He had a buddy that shared an apartment with him there who I would love to hear from and I would also like to know if anyone knows the name Lloyd Dawson - who I believe was also a Sgt (or Master Sgt). He was a good friend of my brother's and actually came here for the funeral. If you can help me it would be most appreciated. glsecretary@yahoo.com 13 Nov 08

My Name is Laura and I am searching Information on a long ago Friend. His name was Tim Jones and he also was stationed with AIMD PC, MCAS Yuma AZ in 1981. lvick@ec.rr.com 13 Nov 08

Class of 1966 MCRD PLATOON 292. My name is Macario ( Mac ) Castillo 2256629 . Looking for anyone who was with me at this time .Vietnam 1966 to 1967 3rd Batt. 1st Marines H&S CO 81’s If you see this e-mail me mac_castillo1948@yahoo.com 7 Nov 08

My name is Bob May I was in the Corps 73-77, last stationed at NAS GLENVIEW. I'm looking for Mike Mendenhall aka Mac. He was also at NAS GLENVIEW around 75,76. He was in the metal shop, I was in the hyd. shop. He was from Kansas. He married a local Glenview gal named Betty. They visited me in California in 79. I would like to contact them if anybody knows their whereabouts. Last known to reside in the Chicago area. I can be contacted at suptbob@verizon.net 7 Nov 08

Looking for marines who served with me in 1959 .Parris island platoon 363.Drill instructor Sgt white. robern@cox.net 7 Nov 08

I was in the corps 1961-1965 and was in Nam in 63-64 in Danang. My best friend Larry Lee Elliott and I went through Boot together MCRD in 1961. Last time I saw Larry was at a base camp at Pendleton just before he left for Nam. I lost tract of him but think he contacted my sister while he was in country. Larry was from Fort Lauderdale Florida. I have hunted for Larry since 1965 with no luck. I heard he got married and was living in Whittier California. Anyone out there know anything about Larry? I am Michael E. Cook Sr., Central Point, Oregon I can be reached at swtnlw@connpoint.net 7 Nov 08

I've been trying to locate Diana (little sister) Hildebrand who was married to Marine David Hildebrand whom was stationed at Marine Barracks; Naples, Italy in 1961- 1962. Have lost contact with her a number of years ago and wish to locate her. She can contact me at my email address. Semper Fi, John R. Bickford. jbickford1@maine.rr.com 28 Oct 08

I am looking for anyone who knew or served under George B. Bell. He graduated from Annapolis (I don't know what year), received his Master's degree in thermodynamic engineering (? - I think) from Auburn University (formerly Alabama Polytechnic Institute) about 1953-1954. He was transferred from there to Camp Lejeune, NC in around 1954, then transferred to Subic Bay, PI in 1956 - 1959. From there he was transferred to Camp Pendleton. I believe he served in the Pacific during WW II. He was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Sara.Cardwell@gmail.com 24 Oct 08

I am looking for any info about oscar co. camp geiger around 1959. I was in oscar co. also known as the running O. Cpt. Holmes was the Co. he drove a brown caddy conv. with a como top. I would really like any info on him or anyone else that was in Oscar co. I lost all my info due to a fire in my home. would love to get back some memories. odonataex@yahoo.com 24 Oct 08

My name is Eric and was born in 1977 in the PI. I am looking for my biological father I was told his name was (David Armstrong) who was a Marine stationed in the Philippines during 1976 and 1977. I don't know anything about him except that I was told he was a Marine stationed in the Philippines. Please contact me at encolinarez@gmail.com 24 Oct 08

I am looking for anyone who has any information about Platoon # 272 out of San Diego in 1951. Also, if anyone has any information regarding my father Robert W Leake. Who was in the 7th Motor Transport and 19th Replacement Draft in Korea 1951-1954 Debra Brokaw debrokaw@comcast.net 21 Oct 08

I'm looking for Brain Nemechek and Terry Melton who were station at camp Lejeune I Battery 3rd Bn/ 10th marines in 1975. Terry Melton was from the Dallas, Ft Worth Texas and Brain Nemechek was from Topika Kanasas. Also looking for anyone who graduated from Platoon 382 from Parris island in 1975. ph 336-548-3866 JVODENICHAR@triad.rr.com 17 Oct 08

Looking for anybody from plt 285 1954 parris island. carnbettyk@verizon.net 14 Oct 08

Joseph Smith I am looking for you. You were stationed at the Naval Weapons Station, China Lake, California around 1959. You are from Louisiana. We went to the Marine Corp ball together that year. My name is Rosemarie. Contact me at roselite@comline.com 14 Oct 08

Trying to find info on my father Pvt Benny F.Casey. Not sure what year but he went to boot camp between 1952-54. sprocket1a@yahoo.com 14 Oct 08

My father Maurice (Jim) Brown is looking for some old buddies from 1961-1962 El Toro Frank Marquart MCAS Crash Crew and Larry White 1964-1965 MCAS Yuma, AZ Crash Crew. Any info is greatly appreciated at meb6128@live.com 14 Oct 08

was in plt.114 MCRDsan diego ,sgts timm,hunter,cauley.anyone around also went from there to subic bay then to marine barracks pearl harbor 1957-1960 bill mcdonell mchowies@cox.net 14 Oct 08

My name is Richard Cheverton and I am looking for anyone that was in # 209 2nd Bat. We arrived MCRD San Diego first week in January 1968. Our platoon commander was Staff Sgt. Stilling. I am writing from Anchorage, Alaska. rcheverton@greatalaskanholidays.com 30 Sept 08

My grandfather joined the United States Marine Corps reserves in either 1942 or 1943 in San Diego. I cant seem to find any information for him anywhere. Does anyone have a yearbook from then that they could look in there and see if Harold Whitham is listed anywhere. I would really like to find anything at all. Barb dergib@windstream.net 29 Sept 08

I am the proud daughter of a fellow Marine. My father, "Top" Thomas A. Martin passed away on 30 August 2008 from cancer. He served 26 years in the Marine Corp, doing 3 tours of Vietnam with the last being in 1975 - surviving them all - amazingly. I'm not sure of the first tours, but I know he served with his best friend, who we were also stationed with later in Germany (who has also passed away about 8 years ago) Skip Linville, and he was located in AZ at the time of his death. We were also with Dale Aho, Mike Brady (also passed away) and another gentleman by the name of Rufus - all fellow Marines. My father did training in Parris Island in the early 60's, and in 1977 he was stationed in Camp Pendleton. From there (1978) we went over to the 497th RTG in Weisbaden, Germany. I also know he was with 1 MAR DIV somewhere along the way. If ANYONE has any photographs of my father while he was in Vietnam or any other place - please email me. I would greatly appreciate it as would my children and my mom. calamitie4u2@yahoo.com 23 Sept 08

Would like to get in contact with anyone who served with the MarDet USAMPS, Fort Gordon, Ga from 1972-1976. tappht@aol.com 23 Sept 08

Looking for fellow Marines that graduated Parris Island 1955. Don't remember the platoon number but drill instructors were Barnes, Brock & Hilton. Ron Iman rji3600@q.com 16 Sept 08

Looking for anyone from Platoon 160 Parris Island 1st Bn, Graduated Nov 1959. John Botelho jason.mains@verizon.net 15 Sept 08

Michael H. Schnur HM3, Looking for anyone that served with Golf Co. 2/3 68/69. mschnur@charter.net 15 Sept 08

CWO-4 Richard Joseph Bernier, USMC. Died: May 31, 1998 - Raleigh, NC 4th Marine Division, VMSB151 WWII, Korea, '53-36, Vietman, '68-69 - Quang Tri Served honorably from '42 to his retirement in '72. We are looking for his military information, have found several records, not all the pieces have been put together. He served honorably and died of cancer from the effects of agent orange. bernierthree@aol.com 12 Sept 08

I would like to hear from any former members of Plt. 319, 6th BN. MCRD, Parris Island, S.C. Sept-Nov 1953. RONALD A. LAY, USMC RET. layrona@aol.com 4 Sept 08

I’m trying to find out the were about of a Charles F Brown Fairbury Neb. He served as a senior corpsman with “M” Co. #rd Bn Seventh Marine Regiment. He was awarded the silver star. He knew my father, Lewis Patrick McCabe chief Petty Officer. Lynn McCabe-Pomaville lynntwo@wi.rr.com 4 Sept 08

Looking for members of platoon 252, 2nd recruit battalion. July 3,1951 Parris Island. Also 1st Marine division FMF. Korea, 5 Dec 1951 To 6 Dec 1952. Donald Barton formerly of New York City. bob1259@optonline.net 3 Sept 08

Looking for any one who went thru boot camp at parris island in april of 53 in plt 54 pls contact me at purpledaisy0713@wmconnect .com also I would like to know any one who has a graduation book of plt 54 I left their after boot camp went to korea and after tour of duty was over was sttation at quonset point rhode island in a guard company also trying to locate a ssgt rydleburg and a sgt charlie levesquie he is from mooseup ct would appricate if any one knows them pls call me at 352 467 0929. purpledaisy0713@wmconnect.com 2 Sept 08

I was looking for anyone that served w/ my grandpa his name was Gary Allen Hughes from Lewistown IL. I am not sure when he served for sure but I think it was 1960-64. He was a Cpl in the First Force Recon bn when he got out. I'm just wanting to know a little more about him when he was younger, he really never told me much. haletothequeen@yahoo.com 29 Aug 08

I'm trying to find out more in for Brandon C. Murley he was killed in a training accident on the night of Dec 23 1995 at Camp Lejeune. I was in the same plt as him and I have a web page on another site www.togetherwesevered.com and would like to find out more info to put on his site. Christopher P. Chiocca cchiocca@contractor.bostonproperties.com 29 Aug 08

I was assigned to 1st Recon Bn. from May 67 till June 68 in H&S Co. Comm Plt. Looking for others from same time period, same unit. Also, Plt 2012 2nd Bt. Parris Island: June 66 – July 66, Radio Telegraph School, San Diego: Oct 66 – April 67, 1st Recon Bn. H&S Co. Comm Plt: May 67 – June 68, MB Norfolk, Naval Station Brig / Azores: Sept 68 – Oct 69 Recruiting Duty RS Raleigh – Jan-70 – June 72. BeamanSteven@bfusa.com 28 Aug 08

In 1953 I was stationed with a Marine from Buffalo N.Y. in Opelika Fl. He had hocked his watch and didn't have time or money to retrieve it when he was transferred, when I was at Pendleton a letter caught up with me from him with money in it to get and send him his watch. I never did acknowledge it and I have lived with this for over 55 years. All I remeber is he was a black skinny guy who I wronged I would like to get in touch with him. Wayne Haun fanway@netscape.com 27 Aug 08

My name is Albert H. Raymond. I'm interested in hearing from any Marines from M.C.R.D. Platoon # 248, Co. I, 2nd. BN, Recruit Training Regiment, Parris Island and from Co. I, 1st. Battalion, 1st. Infantry Training Regiment, Camp Geiger, - Camp Lejeune, NC. Our Senior Drill Instructor at P.I. was SSGT. J.S. Nicolopoulos. Our Jr. D.I.'s were SGT. T.A. Gagnon, SGT. W.R. Gentry and CPL. S.B. Crowe. The dates were from 19 June – 10 December 1964. I can be reached by Email at al.raymond@sulzer.com 27 Aug 08

Looking for members of Post Honor Platoon # 592 Parris Island, graduated in or around March 1953. Wayne Haun fanway@netscape.com 22 Aug 08

I would like to hear from any old time Marines who knew Sgt. Donna Hatfield. She was stationed at Marine Corps Headquarters, Henderson Hall in 1952-53. In 1953 she was transferred to Parris Island to become a D.I. After a tour at Parris Island she was transferred to Hawaii at the end of 1953. My name is Don Kress and I was stationed at Henderson Hall in 1952-53. I would love to hear from any of the people who remember Sgt. Hatfield or me. didokress@msn.com 21 Aug 08

I was in Mogadishu, Somalia with 3/11. They made us an infantry Battalion. Anyway, I know for fact that LCpl. Domingo Arroyo was killed in action while on patrol on Jan. 12, 1993. If you have any questions or would like help with verifacation, I would be happy to do what I can. Parrish A. Kinney, former Sgt. USMC parrishlms6@msn.com 18 Aug 08

Hi, my name is Gaby Herrera and I'm looking for an old friend who is a Marine from Bolingbrook IL his name is Roy L. McDaniel. Last thing I heard he was station at MCAS Miramar in San Diego CA, if anyone has any information please email me at. I would love to reunite with him. gabyh22@gmail.com 18 Aug 08

plt 3082; graduated 9/1977; parris island; like to hear from you; kevin sullivan itoc007@aol.com 12 Aug 08

Hello, I am interested in making contact with anyone who might have known him. God Bless the USA! Semper Fidelis! I was raised at el Toro and Camp Pendleton in the 50's and early 60's. mahoneyj@aetna.com 12 Aug 08

My father, Aubrey McLouis "Mac" Hunter was in Platoon 237 at PISC in April of 1942. Is there anyone out there who may have known him or was in his platoon at this time. He passed away when I was nine years old and I didn't get to know him. Any pictures woulod be greatly appreciated. ben.hunter@sdhc.k12.fl.us 12 Aug 08

Curtis Filmore Anderson and I were in Platoon 144 from June through part of August of 1964. Curt now lives in Charlotte NC. If anyone knows how to contact him please contact me. Thank you! William Buckingham, Platoon 144 MCRD, Parris Island SC TRRHEEL@AOL.COM 8 Aug 08

I am looking for the recruit graduation photo or book from Platoon 750, 2nd Battalion, MCRD, Parris Island, graduation date of December 1943. This was my father's platoon, and he is now deceased. Please contact Ed Kelliher at clubed56@yahoo.com 7 Aug 08

P. D. Wilcox Parkersburg, WV. Looking for MCRD Parris Island Platoon Book –Platoon 223 – April-June 1962. CLNC – 1962-July 63 C Company H&S Platoon, C52 Tank Battalion, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Cuban Crisis), July 63 – Nov 64 – Camp Hansen, Okinawa C Company 3d Tank Bn. Dec. 64 – Aug. 66 - Marine Barrack, NNSY, Portsmouth, VA. Office Clerk – Sea School. Marine Liaison – Portsmouth Naval Hospital (attached to Marine Barracks (NNSY). Clerk – MB, NNSY, PTSMTH, VA Semperfi12@yahoo.com 7 Aug 08

My father, Aubrey McLouis "Mac" Hunter, went through PISC in 1942. The attached pictures are (1) his platoon photo, front; and the back of his platoon photo with signatures from others in his platoon. I'm trying to find anyone who may have other pictures of this platoon in action and possibly of my father. He passed away on Oct. 31, 1963. The other picture is of myself, Platoon 233, PISC, 1972. Is there anyone out there with pictures of our platoon during training at PI? You can contact me at ben.hunter@sdhc.k12.fl.us 7 Aug 08

Trying to get a picture of my platoon (think it is 186) graduated august 29th, 1958. not sure if this is possible or maybe you can steer me in the right direction. I wound up in 2nd recon at stone bay and later to school demonstration troops at quantico. any help will be greatly appreciated--please respond to frankpalumbo@msn.com 28 Jul 08

My name is Jerry and my date of birth is 19 Jan 1964. I am looking for my biological father Gerald (Gary) Lee Baldwin whom was a Marine in 1963. I know very little about him except what information my grandmother could provide along with a picture she saved of him while stationed at Camp Pendleton. His mothers name is Roberta but went by Bobbie and was a beautician in The Dalles or whom my mother Juddy M Lamb worked for. My mother never told him about the pregnancy and any information provided would be appreciated. My youngest daughter is an active Young Marine and will be visiting Camp Pendleton Aug 08. Please contact me at jerralee11@msn.com 25 Jul 08

Looking for anyone from platoon 285 Parris Island 1954. carnbettyk@verizon.net 24 Jul 08

I’m looking for Sgt. David Ross USMC ret. Served in Vietnam with him and lost touch when we left in Dec.66. Hey you out there buddy, it’s MadDog. maddog@gmail.com 21 Jul 08

My father Elton Potter was in the US Marine Corps and graduated from basic training at Parris Island in April of 1959. He passed away this past November and I was hoping to locate someone that may have pictures of him either from boot camp or during his tours. He was enlisted from January 1959 to December 1962. I graduated April 1959 in platoon 207 and do have contacts with 206, 208 and 209. We will have our 50th reunion at P.I. next year. As to the above, what platoon was Potter in? If you have photos, please contact me. Grandle Starling LJPR71@MSN.COM 18 Jul 08

This is for a Brother Marine who graduated from Parris Island in February 1959, platoon 2030. His name is Dave Shatzer and is trying to locate the recruits who were in the platoon. He is planning a reunion in 2009 and any help will be appreciated. Thanks Cpl Grandle Starling platoon 207 Parris Island April 1959. LJPR71@MSN.COM 18 Jul 08

I'm looking for my father. His name is Gerald Richard Riet. At deployment time, he lived in Salt Lake City, Utah. I do not know any information on where he served. He was deployed at the time of my birth in April 1966. My family will not share information with me. All I have been told is that he was injured, came home divorced my mother and left. If you know him or any information about him. P.S. My 20 year old son is a Marine. He will be leaving to Iraq for his first tour in December. I would like to find my marine father so my marine son can meet him. Please email me. Raelene Eppard reppard@msn.com 18 Jul 08

My name is jimmie caudill. my self and gerard ruggero or looking for homer smith and billy sprot we served together in 2nr 8in self propell in 1962 and 1963 i think. ruggero and i got hooked up about a year ago still looking for you two nuts. you can reach me at 336-667-7600. also anybody that was in plt 246 at p.i grad in 1959. sr di a.s.sgt w a wells, jr dis a.s.sgt w.b. kilpatrick. and jr di a.sgt a.a.dornbach. caudvill3@wmconnect.com 15 Jul 08

My name is Nephi R. Limb and I served as Public Affairs Chief Marine Forces Southwest Asia during the retorgrade from Desert Storm. I am trying to find some contact information for Col. John M. Shotwell, USMC, Ret. He served as Director of Public Affairs Headquarter Marine Corps. limbnephi@yahoo.com 14 Jul 08

My name is Robert Ledesma. Bootcamp MCRD San Diego 1966, Platoon 180. Looking for Marines serving POW Compound DaNang Late 66 and 67. Served with 5th MP Batt and 1st Mar Div MP Company in Chu Lai. Looking for: Peter Alejandre, Joey Olochia, Bresino from Brownsville, TX, Bill Cowan from Texas (Corpus?), Jim Hale from Greensboro, NC, Everett Moore from Duarte, CA or any other Marines serving during this time at the POW Compound… Honoring the memory of Gerald Cain Stelle, Died 1967 - looking for his niece??? Or other Stelle family member. I know he was from Temple City, CA and in 67 had a sister and niece – Please contact at rrlllgl@cox.net 14 Jul 08

Looking for Marines who went to boot camp at Parris Island in 1953. 541-459-5875. nik1934@msn.com 11 Jul 08

PLATOON 209, MCRD, San Diego, 1956 Would like to hear from any member of platoon 209. Matthew M. Troy mtroy17@comcast.net 10 Jul 08

Brown, Patrick, I am trying to find Marine Patrick Brown. When I last had contact with him in 1999, he was a Cpl at Camp Able Sentry in Macedonia and was 21 years old. Anyone with information about Patrick or suggestions for finding him, please feel free to contact me at pammousekateer@yahoo.com 9 Jul 08

My name is Thomas Huddleston. In the Corps, I was mostly called "Hud." I served from 2nd Nov. 1962 to May 1st, 1969. I was in the 2nd Recruit Bn and graduated in Jan. '63. I always thought I was in Plt. 274, but apparently my memory serves me wrong. I was the platoon honor man and won the physical fitness bracelet. My SDI was GySgt. Foster and one of the JDI's was Hollingsworth. I would appreciate it if anyone out there who knows what platoon I was in would contact me. I would like to hear from any Marines that I served with: RTOC Class - MCRD 1963; 1st 155's - 1963; 2nd Marines - '64 & '65; 9th Marines - '66 - '67; 5th Recon Bn. - '67 & '69. My phone number's 406/443-7023 and e-mail is tnnhud@bresnan.net 7 Jul 08

Aloha, Ewa Field was a famous USMC WW-II Aviation Base, historic December 7 battlesite, and was a Naval Airfield going back to 1925. We are trying to save it from being bulldozed for a Shopping Center. Ewa Field is currently on President Bush's list to be named as part of a wider National Pearl Harbor Monument, designated under the National Antiquites Act of 1906. The land is a USMC WW-II airfield that was likely the FIRST American Battle of World War II- being struck by IJN Zero fighters at 07:55 AM, Dec. 7, 1941, BEFORE Pearl Harbor was struck. It was also the "Base of Aces", with famous Ace pilot squadrons like the "Black Sheep, "Swash Bucklers" and "Wake Island Avengers". We need YOUR help to make the U.S. Navy comply with Federal Preservation Statutes and Presidential Executive Orders and NOT turn Historic WW-II Ewa Field into a Shopping Center! Honolulu Advertiser story- Front Page, Wednesday http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080618/NEWS08/806180398&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL KGMB TV News Story http://kgmb9.com/main/content/view/7322/40 KHNL TV News Story http://www.khnl.com/global/story.asp?s=8449566 President Bush Memo "Pearl Harbor National Monument" http://www.december7.com/1941/Ewa_Media/page4.html Presidential Executive Order 13287: "Preserve America" http://www.december7.com/1941/Ewa_Media/page3.html John Bond, P.O. Box 75578, Kapolei, Hi. 96707 808-685-3045 2 Jul 08

I am looking for anyone who was in Platoon 3052 MCRD San Diego 1970 or served in Vietnam with Golf Company 2/1 from Marble Mountain. My Name is James E. Williams. I was in Vietnam from November1970 to May 1971 and my nickname was Boom. I’m a retired MGYSGT. Contact me at jwillia9752@comcast.net 2 Jul 08

My name is peter Maat a usmc veteran who served in Panama from 1993 and 1994, I was wondering if there was anyone out there that served with my father Thomas Maat, he served 2 tours in Vietnam with Motor transport shipping bombs from North to South Vietnam. I would love to hear from you. Thanks Peter G Maat Lance Cpl USMC security force co Panama Pet6m@aol.com 30 Jun 08

Hoping to hear from members of Platoon 145, Parris Island, February to April 1967, Senior DI SSgt Christian, and Sgts Evans and Hayes. We barely knew each other before being sent to ITR and then most to RVN. Contact L. Armstrong at indianrivercapt@aol.com 30 Jun 08

Recently I have come into receipt of a Graduation photo of Platoon 153, First Recruit Battalion M.C.R.D. Parris Island South Carolina. Sgt W.E. Benner, Cpl C.S. Yelverton and Cpl F.W. McIntyre are listed on the photo. This Platoon graduated on 3 October, 1963. If anyone has any information on this photo it would be much appreciated. dmpoint@gmail.com 26 Jun 08

I'm looking for Eddie "Butch" Miles and Louis Preston Colston. We served in Rota, Spain in 1967 and 1968. If anyone knows of their whereabouts, please contact me. My name is Jack A. Majewski, my phone is 585-468-5601. Majewski04@yahoo.com 26 Jun 08

I believe it was Platoon # 3064, not sure, looking for members of 3rd Battalion I company Parris Island June to September 1983. Senior was SSgt Cooper along with Sgts. Zinn & Green. Also looking for Marines that served on Camp Courtney 3rd MarDiv around the end of 84 to 85. Anyone who was at Camp Elmore in 86 & 87 please e-mail me at. Bangolor@aol.com 23 Jun 08

I am interested in locating Marines that were 1st MarDiv(rein) FMF, Camp Pendleton Ca Communications Company 7th Comm BN FMF. MOS 2511 station at Camp Horno 1960-1964. Wire platoon. donbearman@yahoo.com 17 Jun 08

Former Marine Connie M Crawley who served as a communication man at the Chosan passed away Early in the Month of May after a short illness. Bill Macpherson MARINE1952@aol.com 7 Jun 08

my name is bob wise i was in from 1967to1970 pi in jan 1967 okinawa in 1968 was on mp duty with a robert turney not sure if thats how it is spelled also in getmo bay in 1969. i am from washington pa my platoon was 142. wise_r@comcast.net 7 Jun 08

Looking for any MARINES or Drill Instructors from Plt 3038 Parris Island November 1969. jtham62201@aol.com 7 Jun 08

I was stationed at Quang Tri May 1968 to May 1969. I was motor transport shop chief I also was the E-club manager. I had a small tent behind the club.we had the first wooden club house. Sgt andersen was asst club mgr. I also remember sgt valentine i think that was his name.he had bluebird tattoos above each breast. I have had a couple of heart surgeries and lost a lot of memory. I cannot remember what happened to some of the men at motor trans, I was sgt wright. if need be call me phone is 602-478-0818. thank you. sgt C.E. Wright satch1011@cox.net 7 Jun 08

my name is r. e. reed, plt number 1002, 1961-1962. looking for anyone in plt. 1002 san diego. also anyone that was in [india battery] 3-11-1st mar. div from 1962-1964. i've located mose hooks, maurice cambpell, r c vice from india battery, but would like to hear from any of the old cannon cockers that are still with us. semper fi 260-982-2595 dick@denneymotorsales.com 30 May 08

Searching For Platoon 308 Parris Island Graduates of 1971. James Adams, George Hurt and Marcell Greco with Platoon 308, 1971 at Parris Island please contact me at walt6882@aol.com 30 May 08

I was a DI, SDI, and a CDI @ PISC F Co 2nd Bn from 1984-1986. I was also an instructor at OCS Quantico Va from 1987-1990 where I trained Candidates and had charge of the NCO School. Currently a Preacher and small business owner. God Bless, Minister Riley Msgt USMC RET wpriley@verizon.net 30 May 08

My very close cousin Wayne Eugene Lipsett was in the U.S. Marines back in the Vietnam war. I was in the Navy at Atsugi, Japan when he was in Vietnam. This was in 1965-67 time period. I'm not sure when he joined the Marines however, he was born in 1947, quit school to join and Im guessing early 1965, maybe in 64. He died on March 12, 2008 from esophical cancer, after surviving a lung cancer five or six years prior. I was looking for a website to include his name as a proud Marine. I also wonder if "agent orange" had anything to do with his illness. Another family member, Uncle my marriage was proud of his service to Marine Corp. He was in during WWII and was at Iwo Jima. He died some years ago, September of 1989. Jesse Thomas Wilson, Sr. His son, another Marine served in the late 1960's at Quantico pretty much his whole enlistment. He was sharp Marine and was Marine of the Quarter several times. He was Jesse Thomas Wilson, Jr. He lives in Charlotte, NC, very successful businessman. Bill Culver wculver@comcast.net 12 May 08

ALL Marines who ever served at the Marine Barracks in Rota, Spain are invited to join our 1st Rota Marines Reunion on September 26-30 in San Diego, California! For complete details contact Jack Malone Telephone 858-735-8540. jack.malone@microchip.com 9 May 08

My Father Eugene Radwanski was a S/Sgt. In the USMC and served from Sept. 1942 to Dec. 1945. He was a gunner with VMSB-231 of the 3rd MAW stationed on Majuro atoll from Jan 1945 to August 1945. He passed away this past December, and I am researching his military time. If anyone knows/knew of him, or someone that may have served with him or nearby, I would love to share pics and trade any info. I can be reached at opuslives@yahoo.com 5 May 08

I am looking for anyone who was in Plt 3086 Aug 1966. We are going to get togethre at Crossroads in Virginia Sept 29th through Oct 2nd. SSgt Ward will be there. You can reach me at 508-378-3883 or by email. Sgt Raymond Edwards. rayboed@aol.com 5 May 08

I am LCpl Greg Sheaffer. Served with 4th MAW, MAG-42, NAMTRADET 1100, VMA 133, A4 flight line (6022/6012) in Alameda, Ca 1983-1985. Graduated from PISC Plt 2045, August 1982. Looking for any Marines that were in my Boot or Unit. warlocks9989@hotmail.com 1 May 08

Looking for Marines who served at the Marine Barracks in Rota, Spain from 1963-1966. Remember the good old days in Spain? Remember the Mickey Mouse Express? Remember our liberty calls to Santa Maria, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz and Sevilla? Remember the beautiful setas of Andalusia? Remember the Bull Fights? Remember our favorite Rota hangouts? Remember when Chesty Puller visited the Marine Barracks? Remember the trip to France to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Normandy Landing? Remember the trip to Guadalcanal, Spain? Remember the yearly Marine Corps Ball? Remember the great Guard Duty days? Remember the Few Good Men of the 1st and 2nd Platoons? Join us for our 1st Rota Marines Reunion to be held September 26-30 in San Diego, California! For complete details contact Jack Malone. Telephone 858 735-8540. jack.malone@microchip.com 28 Apr 08

Rota Marines reunion, for 1963-1966 alumni. Plans are well underway for our first reunion in San Diego, September 26-30, 2008. So far we are expecting 30-40 Marines who served in Rota, Spain between 1963 and 1966 to attend. Contact Mike Foley. You may also wish to check out Raul Botello’s Rota Marine web site at http://raulbotello.bravehost.com/mbrota/index.html NHWordMan@aol.com 28 Apr 08

My name is Linda Matranga. My husband, Dan served in the Marine Corps July 1969-1970 in the 4th Platoon, Bravo Company First Tank Battalion First Marine Company. He was a tank commander on Miss Goody Two Shoes. He served on Operation Pipestone Canyon on Go Noi Island south of Hill 55 and in Dodge City. Dan died 10/10/98 of a sudden heart. We have two sons and are searching for any of his Platoon members that would have served with him in Vietnam. Our son Robert is named after one of the platoon members. I remember Dan talking about "Panther" and a dog named "Max". My phone number is 949-637-9621. Thank you. Linda Matranga - Dan Matranga "Mateo" 's bride. Semper Fi lexamae@sbcglobal.net 28 Apr 08

My name is Edwin R. Perez. I was in the Corps during May 1974 to Sept 1982. I served as a Sergeant in TOW Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. I am looking for a friend, Luis A. Sanchez, who was in that unit with me. Luis is originally from Hoboken, NJ. If anyone knows how to reach Luis please contact me at the following email address. edwinrperez@verizon.net 23 Apr 08

I am searching for any Marines that served with me from 1972 to 1976. I went to bootcamp at MCRD San Diego Plt. 2077, and I served at Camp Geiger India Co, 3/8. Theres only three names that I remember, Lt. CRAIG; SSGT. Cupp, and I hope I'm spelling his name right Mcuing. I am really curious to hear from anyone. wineiscool@yahoo.com 21 Apr 08

I would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers my father, Donald C. Jarvis. He joined the Marines from Michigan and graduated Boot Camp in 1944 (Platoon 303, San Diego). He served on Okinawa and I believe went to China after the Japanese surrender. He was a "demolitions expert." Please share anything you know regarding his outfit(s), action, and the kind of person he was back then. He died in 1995 at home in Orlando, FL. Like a lot of others, he never talked about his experiences as a young man. rljarvi@yahoo.com 15 Apr 08

john coy usmcrd sd plt #238 1966, 2/26 "F" Co. uss henrico westpac, A co 1/4 3rd mar div, uss Iwo Jima overrun Con Thien 8 may 67. was aboard on amtrac that got hung up in wire. retired 100% disabled still have gaps in memories, looking to find those that would like to chat. I also have some photoes, but I do not have a picture of PLT #238 GRADUATION. contact me at 937-728-2404. semper fi, john coy 2177305 mcjohncoy67@verizon.net 8 Apr 08

Looking for Sgt John Shaver who was stationed at Camp Horno, (pendleton) with the 1st Anti Tank Bn. (Ontos) Alpha Co. in 1963-64-65. Home state was Arkansas, or anyone knowing his whereabouts.Also would like to hear from other Ontos crewmen from Horno who served during that time. I'm former Marine Sgt. Dave Shatzer. dshatzer@neo.rr.com 31 Mar 08

Hello. My name is Angela, and my husband, Donald Edward Putnam, of North Carolina, served in Vietnam in 1966-1967 in 3rd battalion, 4th Marines, apparently Company M is what appears on his DD214. On May 29th, 1967 in Quang Tri he was nearly fatally wounded, and brought back to the states. He spent over 2yrs in military hospitals and was disabled retired.His worse injury was to his right leg, and for over 40yrs he has fought reoccuring infections in that leg. His most recent surgeries on the leg were last April, and again last week. The infections have caused a blood disorder which is now terminal. He is currently in the hospital. We have been married 20yrs, and during that time, he has stated many times that he would like to see some of the men who served with him during that time. Because of that wish, I am on a quest to find some of the men who knew him. Can you tell me if you served with him during that time, and if you knew him? I can print out all emails to take to him, or give you his phone number, address, whatever is needed that he can be in contact with you. He was a Private First Class when injured, and retired as a Lance Corporal. We currently live in North Carolina. Please let me know if you served with him. Thank you! Angela usmcvet@inbox.com 17 Mar 08

My name is Cpl. O.V. Morgan (USMC) and I am desperately trying to locate someone that may have known my Dad 1st Sgt. O.V. Morgan. My Dad recently passed away after honorably serving over 22 years in the Marine Corp, he lost his battle to multiple miloma (a blood cancer) brought on by exposure to Agent Orange. If anyone could assist me with locating his MCRD platoon photo, number or any related information I would greatly appreciate it. My Dad was from Chicago and would have gone to boot camp (rough estimation) any where from 1969 - 1971. Shortly after boot camp he was deployed to Vietnam. You can contact me at USMC2531DC@yahoo.com 10 Mar 08

My father was in the US Marine Corp and graduated from basic training at Parris Island in 1968. He lost his graduation ring. I would love to find an identical ring, though I don't know if that's possible. Does anyone have a picture of what the ring looks like or any information that might help me? You can email me at Swearingen04@bellsouth.net 10 Mar 08

Looking for anyone that knew my Daddy-A.J.Avit Joseph Couvillion.He was a Master or Major Gunnery Sargent in The Marines and served in The Korean War.Before he surcame to cancer in 1990 he would still cry in rememberence of his men.One of his medals included The Bronze Star. sheravonchow@yahoo.com 27 Feb 08

I am looking for anyone that I went through bootcamp with at parris island June - sept 1966, platoon 3052, 3rd marine battalion,also anyone I might have went to Vitnam with from camp Pendlton february 1968, 27th marines. Home phone is 315-472-1591. Ted Dening mr.mel82@hotmail.com 27 Feb 08

my name is john keith. I am looking for a friend ,last name is johnson, from johnson city, tenn. We were stationed on parris is. in 1958 and 1959 at wpns. trg.bn. ( "B" line)> I now have a home in Johnson City and would love to find him. I live in Beaufort,S.C. Any help would be good, even his first name. faithjoy@hargray.com 27 Feb 08

I'm looking for anyone that served with my uncle Staff Sargent Harold Clarence Davis. He was killed in action 3 Oct 1944 Peleilu Island invasion D+18. Was in 557 Platoon San Diego in 1942. Contact me at Davis2007@aol.com 19 Feb 08

Looking for anyone with information on Marine Leonard Kelly. He was stationed at the marine barracks in Rota, Spain from 1963 to 1965. After leaving marines, he opened a bar in Rota, named "Kelly's" which closed in 1967. Please contact me at tart836@aol.com 14 Feb 08

I am looking for any Marines that was stationed in Pensacola, FL at Corry Field from January 1967 to August 1966, or at 2nd Radio Camp Geiger, NC from August 1966 to September 1970. I have lost touch with all my friends and would like to reunite. If you can help me you can contact me by e-mail. I am try to find Jerry Rainer, Dave Culligan, Mickey Dyer and Les Haines or from anyone who was there. Gerald Prescott, Jacksonville, FL bigboomer09@yahoo.com 14 Feb 08

Platoon 225 - is there a 50th reunion this year for those who enlisted in March 1958? I want to say hi to my buddies. Contact me, Lloyd Black, at lloyd_maryblack@msn.com 12 Feb 08

I'm looking for fellow marines from plt 2089 com date 11/15/85 contact me at cnickingram@yahoo.com 11 Feb 08

My name is Mary D. Bell (leach) I am looking for information on two Platoons 11B Dec 1967 and 12B Jan 1968. I am looking for the Year Books for Platoon 11B, the platoon songs for both platoons, Address: Mary D. Leach, PO Box 1028, Van Buren, MO. 63965 mleach@semo.net 6 Feb 08

I am looking for anyone that was with Golf 2/3/3, 68/69. The company CO. was Capt Hargrove. I was a Navy Corpsman with 3rd plt. My Plt Lt. was Lt. McCaan and Cpl Reusegger was second in command. Michael H. Schnur mschnur@charter.net 6 Feb 08

I am looking for a book-pictures for my Dad, Al Churila. He was at Parris Island the summer of 59' July, Aug and Sept. He said there was a record of sorts of Platoon 335 made while he was there.. he had a copy but it was lost thru the years. It would really mean a lot if I can find a copy for him. not only for his own memories but he wanted to share it with my son Ryan, who is now a recruit at Parris Island. Please contact me if you know where I can find this. Jodi367@aol.com 5 Feb 08

I am looking for members of Platoon 1021 San Diego 1958/59. Please contact me if you would. Steve Cobb navigator.3rdmaw@sbcglobal.net 1 Feb 08

I’m Charley Theodis Yancey, Msgt Ret, I’m looking for Gysgt Dale Ledbetter, we served together at Camp Elmore in the early 90’s please contact me at if you have any info on Dale charley.yancey@dot.gov 1 Feb 08

This is a notice for all Marines stationed at MCAS El Toro at any time. Apparently the chemicals used to degrease aircraft and aircraft parts is/was(?) known to be highly carcinogenic. Many Marines have has serious health issues due to this exposure, especially if you were in the MWSG-37 area. Go to http://www.tcepce.blogspot.com/ for more information. PLEASE pass this on to all of your USMC friends. Semper Fi, Terry Whitford trwredhawk@aol.com 29 Jan 08

my name is Gary gross. I am looking for anyone who served with mag 13 motor transport from 1968 -1969 I was the wrecker driver along with cpl Robert young. 273@lhtot.com 29 Jan 08

Sean Ingram is looking for Marines that he graduated with @ MCRD Parris Island 29 September 1989 (Company M, Platoon 3072). He is also looking for anyone that has a copy of the Recruit Training Book for that Series. His was misplaced while changing duty stations. He is also looking for Marines that attended Marine Security Forces Training Battalion January 1990 to March 1990 at Mare Island. He can be reached at seaningram@comcast.net 25 Jan 08

Looking for anyone who was at Parris Island May-July 1969 , PLT 283, DI’s SSG Davis, SSG Okraska, SGT Chadwick. Need to know if you are still with us and would like to get together for a reunion. Mitchell Holmes, (361) 961-2606 ext 257 wrk (361) 548-5811 cell. (SEMPER FI) mitchell.r.holmes@us.army.mil 25 Jan 08

Seeking to find missing classmates for reunion. USMC / Hawk, Pulse/BCC Class 23S20/4 – MOS 5911. Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Graduated July 1967. Missing Classmates; Charles “Charlie” Carter (AL), Mike “Chappy” Chappell (MS), Steve “the Hulk” Guthrie (TX). Classmate Norman A Klatt, died 9/07. Any info on these three please call. For reunion details contact Jack “Fat Jack” Robinson at 269-781-7849 Will be held July 4, 2008 in Chicago, IL. fjrobinson562@aol.com 18 Jan 08

James Paulus is looking for Harold Myles. Paris Island Platoon 3069 sometime around 1983. Any help would be appreciated. blueangel@sssnet.com 17 Jan 08

Looking for members of platoon 121 1st Bat graduated June 1974. wanted pictures and service storys, staff Sgt was our senior DI. Thank you Robert Ryan bvryan@localnet.com 14 Jan 08

My name is John Henely. I am looking for anybody that served with VMA-513-Det-A or Vma-542. I was with 513 from late 1975, until May 25th, 1976 and then with VMA-542 from June-76 until my discharge on Oct. 3rd, 1977. jchenely@smunet.net 14 Jan 08

My name is Kerry Vincent. I am looking for guys from my platoon, Parris Island. In particular, I am attempting to locate, Brian Sult, Jason Sistrunk, and Ernest Rice. I can be reached at my police department e-mail or my home e-mail. Thanks for the assitance. Work 717-691-3301 ext 217 kvincent@mechanicsburgpolice.org 11 Jan 08

In 1961 we lived in Tarawa Terrace in Camp LeJune, N.C. My sister, Sarah, became pregnant by a young Marine named Pat (or Patrick) Huey. Of course my family took our family and moved, my father requested transfer. Why I am writing this is for my niece. She was born in 1962. She was a beautiful baby. She took our last name of Leitherland. My niece was eventually adopted by our parents and raised as our sister. In 1988, at the age of 25, she was killed in a car accident. She often wondered about her real father. The last 6 months of her life was spent living with me, my husband and our 3 children. If you know of a Pat Huey who was stationed in Camp LeJune in the early 60's, please let me know. We don't want anything from him. We just want to tell him what a beautiful daughter he had and that she wanted to know him. My email is buttercupmammie@hotmail.com 11 Jan 08

Looking for anyone in San Diego C & E Bn in the late 60's. 3rd Marine Wing, MAG 13 or 16 or merchandise/memorabilia. Looking for my dad. mywildiris@hotmail.com 7 Jan 08

Looking for herny castaneda who served in the maines with me (vincent flores) married a young lady named edna they are from southen california. We were station in southern california in the early 80's. tazflores@sbcglobal.net 7 Jan 08

Parris Island Platoon 151 from 1962 is looking for our JDI, Sgt. W. H. Murphy, or any Marines from Plt 151. Contact me at wpdeal@gmail.com 7 Jan 08

STEELE, James (Jim, Jimmy or Racko), 1958-1962, USMC. I'm looking for anyone who served with my father. It would be wonderful to get him in contact with any of his old friends that are still out there looking for the same. These were by far the best years of his life. Thanks, Beth Steele Radisek mac_beth@oh.rr.com 7 Jan 08

I'm looking for anyone who served with my uncle Harvey Neal Bryant, the guys he served with in Vietnam called him Tex. He was stationed at 29 Palms and Camp Pendleton I believe and went to Vietnam in '67 or 68, I believe he made Lance Cpl. and was at Khe San and Hue City. He past away on Christmas Day this year of colon cancer and just wanted to see if anyone out there he served with would like to talk.Hre was 60 yrs old and I loved him dearly. Semper Fi Uncle Harvey. Randy bluegrass4me2@att.net 31 Dec 07

I am trying to locate someone I knew that was stationed at the El Toro Marine Corp Air Station. I last had contact with him in 1996-1997. His name is Calvin and his home state is in Oregon. I believe he was a helicopter maintenance person. We had mutual friends by the name of Lonnie and Molly. I am hoping their is someone out there that may can help even with the limited information I have or if someone knows of a website I could find to look through the list of units I have that I believe he may have been in that has names and/or photos I would really appreciate the information. atapkitty@aol.com 31 Dec 07

I am Sal Armenia, I was with 2nd Anglico FMFLANT from 1969-71, looking for Bobby Bennett, JC, or Budwieser. if anyone knows of them please have them email me at Also I graduated Parris Island in 1969 Ptl. 209, my S/Sgts were, Sr. Harvery, S/sgt Okraska, and Staff Sgt. Palmer if they are available to email me I would like to here from them, or anybody else who graduated with Platoon 209 1969. salgem@aol.com 28 Dec 07

Looking for anyone who was in Plt.535 Parris Island Oct/Dec 1952. also anyone from Comm Co 1st Div Korea 1954/1955. My name is Dick Barufaldi. earlyriser@comcast.net 28 Dec 07

Searching for any members of "C BATTERY, 1ST LAAM BATTALION, 1ST AIR WING" who were in Da Nang, Vietnam, from June - October 1965. Or any members of "A Battery, 2nd LAAM Battalion, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force" who were in Chu Lai, Vietnam, from October 1965 - December 1965. We need to locate written records, documentation and/or testimonies that can verify reconassion missions and/or atrocities witnessed by members of either group to help my husband, Fred "Kraut" Heidenreich justify his PSTD claim with the VA. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Semper Fi, Brenda L. Heidenreich. tinkerbellequeen1@sbcglobal.net 26 Dec 07

Looking for Marines who were in Plt 244, K Company Parris Island, July - September 1962 Sgt. James (Jim) Batey Anniston, Al. poohntweety@cableone.net 26 Dec 07

Looking for Marines ( A J Lavigne.A J Rodriguez Jr,T F Switzer, P Ballew, and the Walls brothers GA Jr. and L D, ), to name a few I can remember who were in Platoon "2027" MCRD San Diego ( Boot camp commenced 28 March 1972). I later served at Camp Lejeune, and Cherry Point May 72 to Dec 73, can't remember to many names there. I served at MCAS Iwakuni H&S Dec 73 to Aug74, and remember Robert Baber, Robert Sendejas Jr and his wife Bea who lived in Guam prior to joining and probably retired there? And anyone who I might have served with at 29 Palms 175mm Gun Battery like Larry Bias of some small town in West Virginia from Aug.74 to Feb.75. Would enjoy hearing from anyone I might have served with even if I can't remember your name at the moment. Semper Fi, John R Haverkamp usmc520@sbcglobal.net 17 Dec 07

Looking for former marine corps cooks of the 5th Marine Regiment 1/5, 2/5 and 3/5 1977 to 1980. Cpl Dennis Keller denus9@yahoo.com 17 Dec 07

I am Ken Cummings a WW2 Vet who served with the First Div. Seventh Marines, G Co. I know that there arent' many of us left but I can't seem to find anything about my old Company and their history. I served with the 7th Regiment, 2nd Bn, G Co on Guadalcanal 1942 and with A Co, 21st Marines at Guam till wars end. Can you help me? Marci2ken@aol.com 10 Dec 07

Looking for former Marines that were in the 9th Marines on Guam and went to Shanghai, China in 1948 aboard the USS Bayfield (APA 33) to evacuate the U S Civilians from China during their Civil War. We left there march 30 1949 for the States and arrived at Moorhead City N. C. and Camp Lejeune, N.C. Bill Rigby Fort Mohave, Az. marine2583@citlink.net 10 Dec 07

Hi, i am robert reinke's daughter, he served in vietnam, he was a pfc marine. if anyone served with him and/or has pictures with him of him, i am trying to make a present for him. would like to hear from you. he was supposed to go to a reunion a year or 2 ago with some of his buddies but his new wife didn't really want him to go, if you guys are out there and still want to do it me and my mother will make sure he gets there this time, he needs it. thanks Slurpe72@aol.com 4 Dec 07

Looking for any Marines who served from Aug. 1975 to Aug. 1979 Parris Island, South Carolina Graduating platoon 294 Nov.1975 Anyone who remembers David Berkowitz? sixftwolf@yahoo.com 4 Dec 07

I'm looking for anyone form mcrd,Parris Island platoon 145 grad. Aug 1965 I'm Former Sgt.Jack Smith Our D.I.'s were SSgt Kirkley and who can forget Sgt Goodnight. I was with FLSG/Bravo in Chu Lai may 66 - jun 67 looking for anyone I served with there. I remember John Hanks, Crowley La. and Kenny Hugheskamp, Lima Oh. I was a P.M.I. back at Parris Island in summer of 1969. Looking to make contact with any I instructed or served with. Also looking for platoon book. Capt. Jack jacksnook@sbcglobal.net 29 Nov 07

I'm working on a scrapbook for my father who served in the USMC 1940-1946. I'm looking for anyone who may have served with him or had a relative that may have served with him. He is now 85 yrs. Below is what I've traced so far of his active duty. Thanks for any help that anyone may have. 9/1940 Parris Island 2nd Recruit Bn, 11/1940 Guantanamo Bay - Provisional Co "M"; 01/1941 Co. G, 2d Bn 1st Marines, 5/1941 - 6/1941 Detachment, New River, NC, 7/1941 Co. F, 2d BN, 5th Marines, June 1942 arrived in New Zealand. 8/7/42 Battle of Tulagi 9/14/42 - Battle of Edson Ridge, 9/26-28/42 First Battle of Matanikau River 10/7-11/42 Second Battle of Matanikau River, 10/31 -11/3/42 Third Battle of Matanikau River, 12/30/43-2/10/44 Cape Gloucester, New Britain Air-Strip #2, 3/6/44-3/15/44 - Talasea, 5/3/44 - Pavuvu, Russell Islands, 6/20/44- Arrived in San Francisco via USS ROCHAMBEAU. You may contact me at pamhaywood@carolina.rr.com 28 Nov 07

Looking for Marine buddies that were in MCRD San Diego from Jan-April 1976, Platoon 2002 I'm pretty sure. Our Drill Instructor, Sgt. Gordon Poling, was court-maritaled for abusing recruits after we graduated & were put on legal hold. Also had D.I. by name of Knox (nice black guy). I went on to Intelligence School, Coronado Island, San Diego (Silver Strand), and then assigned to Division G2 at Camp Pendleton, CA, (Mainside), HqCoHqBn, 1st Mar Div & was there till discharge. Also looking for intel buddy, Craig Larsen, of Seattle, Wash, who was married to Trish while in intel school and then at Camp Pendleton. This is Larry Kelley in St. Petersburg, FL, Come on guys, I'm waiting to hear from any of you. 11-28-07 12pm. lakkelley@yahoo.com 28 Nov 07

Looking for anyone serving 1974 thru 1975 who remembers Jack Fisher (PFC, L/CPL, CPL). Walter Durant, Chuck Shannon to mention a few. sirjay_knight@yahoo.com 19 Nov 07

I am trying to put a scrapbook together for my father Lee Edward Thoney. Any information/stories/pictures of him would be very much appreciated. He served in 1970-71 he graduated from Pendleton California. If you have any information for me please email me at saraleethoney@yahoo.com 19 Nov 07

Searching For Platoon 308 Parris Island Graduates of 1971. James Adams, George Hurt and Marcell Greco with Platoon 308, 1971 at Parris Island please contact me at walt6882@aol.com 19 Nov 07

Kenneth E Hendry Aug 1961-1965, Looking for anyone that I was servied with MDPI Aug 1961 Plt 153 1st Blt. Base Motors New River Jan 1962/1963 3rd AnitTanks Camp Hanson Motor T 1963/1964, Base Motor 1964/Aug 1965. hendrysac@msn.com 19 Nov 07

Hello, I'm looking for any jarheads who served at Marine Barracks in Yokosuka, Japan during June of 1975 to September of 1977. I was a Sergeant when I transferred back to the world, my name is Max Loynaz (from Miami Florida). I'm looking for many of my friends from over there, to mention a few: Bob Kelly, Michael J. Arscott, William O. Tongate and many more others. Please email me at maxgates1426@aol.com 13 Nov 07

Looking for Parris Island Platoon photos from 1961. Platoon 246 Thanks in advance. Dan vivid@metrocast.net 9 Nov 07

Hi, my name is Janet Stanley, I'm looking for anyone who served in Okinawa in 1962. I need information on my biological father. The only info that I have is that his name is jack (don't know last name) he was 19 yrs old in 1962. My mother never told him about me. My mothers name is Kiyoko Nakamura before she married. She lived in Chebana. She worked at the base. If anyone knows a man named Jack in 1962 in the Marines, Any info would be appreciated. My email is hesiyo@charter.net 8 Nov 07

I was at Parris Island in Platoon 3013 H company in 1986-87. It would be Awesome to hear from any of my fellow Jarheads. Thx again. Jeff Redifer. Currently living in Charlotte Nc, from Baltimore Md. fballisgood@aol.com 30 Oct 07

I am Garry Raymond, service # 2684200, looking for any buddies who were in bootcamp with me at MCRD San Diago, from Oct 1970 to Jan 1971, Plt 2149. Looking for my service mate Donald L Foster, who was from Kentucky, and with me through the whole ordeal, and graduation. Also,would love to hear from anyone who still has the Plt graduation picture. To all marines, and my service comrads, Semper Fi. warpwind@yahoo.com 29 Oct 07

Looking for former Marines who served with me from 1976 -1980, in VMAQ-2 Detachment Yankee and X-Ray (Playboys), EA-6B. NAS Whidbey Island and Westpac on the CV-41, USS Midway. Branch of Service: United States Marines Corps Active Duty: April 05,1976 ? March 05, 1980, Highest Rank: Sergeant (E-5) MOS: 6013 (EA-6B Plane Captain). Significant Duty Stations: 1. MCRD, Parris Island, South Carolina (Platoon 233) 4/1976-6/1976, 2. NAS Millington, Tenn. (A-School, Jet Engine Mechanic) 7/1976-9/1976, 3. NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington (VMAQ-2 Det X and Y) 9/1976-3/1980 4. NAS Atsugi, Japan. 1979-1980, 5. USS Midway, CV-41 (WestPac) 1979-1980 Significant Awards: 1. Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, 2. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, 3. Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, 4. Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, 5. Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, 6. Marine Corps Expert Rifle Badge. VMAQ-2 DETACHMENT YANKEE 1979 - 1980, ***OVERSEA DATES, PLACES BEEN AND EVENTS*** 30TH June 1979 - Came to Japan, stated at N.A.F. Atsugi, Japan until 19 August 1979. 19th August 1979 - Boarded the USS Midway (CV-41), set sail on 20 August 1979 for Hong Kong. 31st August 1979 - Pulled into Quarry Bay, Hong Kong 2nd September 1979 - Vice President Mondale spoke onboard the USS Midway, while docked in Hong Kong. 4th September 1979 - Left Hong Kong and out to sea for the Philippines. Subic Bay, Olongapo 6th September 1979 - Pulled into the Philippines (First Time). 9th September 1979 - Out to sea heading back to Yokusha, Japan for the second time. 14th September 1979 - Pulled into Yokusha, Japan. 29th September 1979 Boarded the USS Midway, again. 30th September 1979 Out to sea. 8th October 1979 - Pulled into the Philippines for the second time. (Subic Bay, Olongapo). 10th October 1979 - Left the Philippines, heading for Perth, Australia. 14th October 1979 - WOG Day - Crossed the Equator. 20th October 1979 - Pulled into Perth, Australia. 25th October 1979 - Left Pert, Australia and out to sea heading for Mombassa, Kenya (Africa). 9th November 1979 - Pulled into Mombassa, Kenya. 13th November 1979 - Left Mombassa, Kenya for the Philippines (third time). Enroute to Japan. But due to the Iran Hostages conflict, we were delayed. 12th December 1979 - Still at sea for month straight, in the Arabian Sea, due to the hostages being held in Iran. 25th December 1979 - Christmas at sea (42 days, without liberty). 31st December 1979 - New Years Eve, 48 days at sea, still on the Midway. 1st January 1980 - At sea when a new decade starts, aboard the Midway. 13th January 1980 - 60 days at sea. 15th January 1980 - Dr. Martin Luther King Day on the Midway. 18th January 1980 - Still at sea and had a steel beach picnic. 28th January 1980 - 75 days at sea and took my separation physical, was found fit to get out. 2nd February 1980 - Finally left Gonzo Station? at 20:13, heading for the Philippines for the fourth time, after being at sea for 81 days. 13th February 1980 - Arrived in the Philippines, after 93 days at sea. (This was the longest time a carrier has been at sea at this time in history). 16th February 1980 - Departed P.I. via Japan. 29th February 1980 - Left Japan for the United States and arrived at NAS Whidbey Island. 5th March 1980 - Honorable Discharged (released) from the United States Marine Corps. R/S, Sgt. Hibbler, M.N. USMC mrnat@ncplus.net 22 Oct 07

My name is (former) Sgt. Ron Parent and I graduated from boot camp on Parris Island in September 1965 with Platoon 246. Would like to hear from anyone who graduated with that Platoon including the DI's who were Sgt. FX Muldowney, Sgt. MP Martin and Sgt. SR Michaux. Also served in RVN with 5th Comm. Bn., Comm. Spt. Co., Radio Plt. from April 1966 to December 1967. Would like to hear from anybody who was there also. rparent@verizon.net 18 Oct 07

My name is Don Hutchinson. I served in the USMC from Mar65 - Nov71. My serial number was 2141530. I served with the following units: Plt 320 Parris Island - Apr - Jul 65, 2nd ITR, Camp Geiger, NC, DCo and BCo 1/8 - Sep65 - Aug66, Staging Bn, Camp Pendleton - Sep66 USNS Gen Barrett - Oct66, 1stMarDiv HQ - Oct66 -Jan68. 2nd CAG, III MAF - Jan68 - Jan69 HQMC - Feb69 -Nov71. If you served during this time or with any of these units my e-mail is yncswhutch@embarqmail.com 18 Oct 07

I am looking for Marines who graduated from platoon 3035 MCRD Parris Island SC,1986, contact me at Mcfolley729@aol.com 18 Oct 07

Trying to find anyone who went through boot Camp in Platoon # 78, Parris Island in 1947. I was also with the 9th Marines, Co. B on Guam, Saipan and North China during the Civilian evacuation from Shanghai, China in 1948-49. Semper Fi, Bill Rigby, Fort Mohave, Arizonamarine2583@citlink.net 18 Oct 07

I'm trying to obtain some service information and/or communicate with someone who may have served with a marine who fought in the Pacific in WWI. His name is Andrew H. Williams. I'm doing this as a favor for his wife (Erma) and family. What I know. Andy grew up in Detroit Michigan and later lived in East Detroit (now known as Eastpointe). He was born on August 1, 1920. Not sure where he went to boot camp but was assigned to the 1st Marine Division. Andy fought on Pelieu and Okinawa He was wounded on Okinawa. He was a corporal and used a BAR. Any advice or direction is appreciated. Regards, Wayne Somers, Rochester Hills, MI WSomers@RelTec.com 12 Oct 07

My name is LCpl Tracy Diffin. I was at Chu Lai, in January 1968 to February 1969. My MOS was 7051 (Crash Crew- Fire & Rescue), and I'm interested in locating any Marines that were in MAG12 or MAG 13 at that time. Some names that stick out for me. Sgt Andy Anderson, Cpl Roy Roach, Pfc Grady Ogle, Kibidean, Parfait, Donnelly. Any contact/news with these guys or any others from MAG 12/13 is much appreciated and looked forward to. I can be reached either through email or you can call me directly on home phone: 585-708-4041. md1270@mail.com 12 Oct 07

Looking for Marines that were in Pt.383 San Diego MCRD in 1953. I am Don Harder of New Orleans Contact me at btralbe@bellsouth.net 5 Oct 07

I would like to place an Ad on the Semper Fi Lost Buddies webpage on behalf of my future father in law. My fiancee and I are in the process of creating a commemorative album for him and would like to get in touch with some of his old buddies for more information ... we have submitted the paperwork for his DD214, but until we get it, we are missing a lot of information! Here is what I have so far: Looking for USMC Korean War Veterans who served with Austin Rich Jr. of Garland, NC. Friends may have known him as "Junior." Graduated Parris Island in 1951, discharged at Camp Lejune, NC in 1954. We are looking for any information or stories about his graduating platoon and service in Korea. Pictures of either would be greatly appreciated! Please contact me at drichsgirl@gmail.com 3 Oct 07

Where are you? I am looking for Winston Harris a PI graduate of platoon 308 in 1971. Contact me at walt6882@aol.com 2 Oct 07

I am looking for persons who served in the Marine Corps Platoon 292 out of San Diego California in Nov., Dec. and Jan. of 1961. Would like to hear from you. Trying to locate an individual who was sent ot Sea School after ITR from Platoon 292. Please contact Al at dianekodet@hotmail.com 2 Oct 07

My name is Jerry Blaine and I am seeking former recruits from San Diego Plt. 1051 began April 1972, and field artillery men serving in Quantico, VA in 1972-1974 and Marine Barracks in Morocco Africa 1974-1975. jerry_b_blaine@hotmail.com 28 Sep 07

Marine, medical discharge, looking for buddies who graduated from Platoon 1060, in 67 USMCRD San Diego. bobby@bobbywatts.org 28 Sep 07

Finding "old" Marine buddies from Plt. 74 at Parris Island in 1949. Camp Lejeune track team of 1950. Plt.'s 339, 450 & 519 at Parris Island in 1952 where I was Sr. D. I. Also anyone from A-1-1-1 Korea 1950-51. ghpax@sbcglobal.net 28 Sep 07

I'm Jess Stanley, and I'm looking for my dad. In 1988, my mom met up with him and 9 months later I came along. She said he called himself a "Memphis Marine and a Tennessee Thoroughbred"? I can't remember. He was stationed in memphis and then in Yuma. She can't remember his name, but she said he is 6'2 with black hair and blue eyes. Apparently he was just divorcing and has 2 kids. dog_purple_europe@yahoo.com 24 Sep 07

My name is Arthur Gaucher. I am a wwii Marine. served in Iceland and the Pacific. Went to Japan with the 5th Div. I would like to exchange emails with other wwii Marines Women Marines are welcome. I am now 82 years old agaucher@sbcglobal.net 24 Sep 07

87-89- anyone from MCSF Co. NSB Bangor, Silverdale, Wa. who has a cruise book put out in 89-90. 89-90 - any one from Echo 2/5 89-90. 86-87 SSGT. Nutt from ITS, camp Pendleton, Ca.(I was the house mouse) loukhan2003@yahoo.com 24 Sep 07

Hi, I'm looking for boot camp buddies of my dad's he is just now using the internet. he was in Parris island sc graduated April 1957 Platoon #44 2nd battalion. his drill sargents were WA Bennett, RJ Witlock and Corporal RK Sowinski. He is very fond of those days and would love to catch up with some old friends. My dad's name is Robert (BOB) Gilbride. Thanks, Linda Reichheld lntk321@aol.com 24 Sep 07

My name is Robert Reed. I'm looking for anyone that graduated from PLT 287 at PI in Nov 1972; I was "Honor Man". Also looking for anyone stationed in Albany, GA (MOJOs) 1972-1973. rreed22@nc.rr.com 19 Sep 07

My name is Louie W Goodner Jr,service # 2525163. I entered P.I.,S.C. on 15 May 1969 and graduated on or about 04 July 1969. I'm Trying to find out who my D.I.s were and trying to find out how to obtain/purchase a Plt book or Recruit Training Series book. I was in Plt 373,I Co, 3rd Battalion. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Mobill228@aol.com 19 Sep 07

Former Marine looking for Marines who graduated from Plt 320 at PISC in Jun65. Also looking for any Marines assigned to Delta Co. 1/8 during the Sep 65 - Sep 66 period. yncswhutch@embarqmail.com 12 Sep 07

I am looking for a man with the last name of Falk for my father, my father can't remember his first name because he suffered a stroke several years ago, Falk was drafted and stationed at MCAS El Toro , 1952-1953 with the VMIT 10 Unit. My dads name is James Daschke and went by the nickname Ski. How can I get a list of Marines that were stationed at El Toro during those years? Thank you, Margaret Thurman Mrsmawget2@aol.com 5 Sep 07

Former Marine looking for old friends who were either with Plt 150 at PI or those who served in B-1-6 in the early 60's. We are having a reunion and trying to locate as many as possible. Email davidson32750@yahoo.com 27 Aug 07

I am looking for a friend CPL Mark A Ross. aka Bostos. We served together at Detached Guard Co. Marine Barracks Philippines. 1975-1976. We both went to Camp Pendleton and he was stationed at the Brig. 1976-1977 He is from the Sacramento area, and was a prison guard for awhile. If you know of him please have him contact Sgt James Young at JJYPond@SBCglobal.net 27 Aug 07

My name is Raymond Cuvilje. I am looking for anyone who graduated with me in Plt.1011 Parris Island in Feb.1974 including the drill instructors. You can contact me at nighthawk933@yahoo.com 25 Aug 07

Looking for Marine buddies who were in Da Nang with 1st LAAM BN. H&S battery from 1964-1965( R.Tobias, S. Robards, Kindlespire, Evans. Riley and anyone else who was there during those years. It's time for a reunion! glopez107@stx.rr.com 25 Aug 07

Looking for anyone who served with motor transport H&S co. 3/27 marines 1968. Or any one who transfered from 13th motor transport, transport co. Feel free to call me 310-410-8856 or e-mail delmon99@prodigy.net 21 Aug 07

My name is Bill Nottage and I am trying to locate Mike Liston? Last outfit we served in was VMF 122 Beaufort SC. He re-uped in 03/59 or somewhere around that time. I left the Corps in o4/59. Started to think of old times and his name came up.Just want to say hello and find out how everything is going. Semper Fi. BILLKIMSUE@aol.com 21 Aug 07

I am looking for anyone who serviced with me. Graduated Plt. 1009 1Bn MCRD Parris Island Sept 1967. Vietnam March 1968 HqBn 3rd Mar. Div Service Co. Motor Pool, 'til Oct. '68 Then Dong Ha. Worked with Div Embarkation 'til Oct 1969. Spent time shuttling between Dong Ha ramp and Cua Viet. Served as Drill Instructor with I Co. 3rd Bn Parris Island from Feb 1970 to Sept 1972. Name is Pablo Pinel but was always called Paul. paulpinel@comcast.net 11 Aug 07

Oscar F. Borboa is looking for Marines from 1968 with the MCRD San Diego Plt. 1034. We will be meeting in Phoenix, AZ on November 10-12, 2007. Please contact Oscar at (623) 935-4062. oscarbaz@cox.net 11 Aug 07

I would like to hear from anyone involved with the Advance Party involved with the move of Marines (3rd. Tank Battalion) from Japan to Okinawa in mid-1957. I was one of several motor transport drivers who made multiple hauls from White Beach to Camp Hansen for 24 hours prior to being hit by typhoon which leveled what was then Camp Hansen. For days we ate ice cream (no electricity to keep) and for weeks wore any clothing you could find...a real casual company! I'm Dave Edwards at dmeso2006@tx.rr.com 11 Aug 07

I am looking for my dear friend Robert Hanson, USMC. Robert was a USMC Sgt/Recruiter in Chicago (1990). He then went on to become a Drill Sergeant (1995). Robert is originally from Chicago, IL born in 1961. Last known - Robert is married with three children. I would truly appreciate any information on where to find him! witorres1972@yahoo.com 4 Aug 07

Looking to hear from any graduates of 1stBn, Series 1041, Platoon 1041-A MCRD, San Diego (graduated August 1977), or Hotel Company, TBS Class 10-81 - Michael "Major Pain" Parlor. AUSMCRebel03@aol.com 4 Aug 07

I am Gertier (skip) Skelton Plt 3033 08/69-10/69 PISC I got out 10/74.Discharged Sgt MOS 1371 kbay hi,Pearl harbor Marine Barracks for 4.6 yrs any one served with me or in boot camp with me email me or 205-750-0907 realtyjarmancons@bellsouth.net 1 Aug 07

i am trying to locate capt mark felske he was stationed at fort custer battle creek mich in a bridge brigade of which he was a c.o. and capt at that time he was in his early twenties at that time, he has a brother who lives in tiffin ohio. i am an old neighbor and marine buddy of his. his time at fort custer was around the late 70"S please help me find mark as i am getting up in years and would like to see him again, paul stanpaul@sbcglobal.net 1 Aug 07

I am a former Marine, Bernie R. Randolph SS#1904617, I graduated from Parris Island, SC June, 1960 from Plt. 222. DI's Were AS Sgt J.H. Shelton, AS Sgt. W.S.Laban, and ASgt. J.V. Larkin. What I'm interested in is hearing from anyone who was in this plt at that time. I also went to Camp Geiger after graduation, then on to H&S, 3/6 for 2 inputs. Was in supply and then 81's. My last year in the Corps I was station at Marine Barracks, North Severn Station, Annapolis as a Marine Guard. This is close to the Naval Academy. Some time during my Camp Jejune stay we were deployed to the Med. were we were part of the making of the film "The Longest Day" We were there on the Navy Ship "APA-44, USS Fremont" Anyone who was there also I would like to hear from. email is bernier@embarqmail.com 19 Jul 07

Looking for Kyle C. Kennedy who served with MCC-1, MWHS-1 Det, Iwakuni back in 1989 and 1990. He was a LCpl at the time, may be a CWO at this time. Please contact Tim McCarthy. saddlebackmac@comcast.net 19 Jul 07

I was a member of MARDET, stationed aboard the aircraft USS MIDWAY from 1953 until the ship went out of commission at Bremerton, Washington in late 1955. I am searching for former members of this Marine Detachment. Please contact Doug Sykes at 423-586-7870 or cwdsykes@yahoo.com 19 Jul 07

I'm looking for someone who served with or knew Kenneth (Kenny) Barton Hanson 2nd Marine Division, 6th Regiment 2nd Battalion in Tinian, Saipan, or Tarawa. tom.austin@goldenwest.net 6 Jul 07

Searching for a Veteran stationed at Camp Fuji Japan during the summer of 1973, and was known as Junor. Junior was approximately 19 years old and his hometown is Missouri. If anyone knows of him, please contact me at wrtyrsbloc1@aol.com 6 Jul 07

Looking for anyone who served with Paul Black in Company "C", 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (3rd Marine Division, 12th Marine Regiment) in World War II. He was on Guam and Iwo Jima. He died in 1976, and his family is interested in finding out any details of his service, his company's actions, or any personal remembrances of him by those who served with him. Please e-mail Randy at rtwert@fast.net 6 Jul 07

Robert Quinn USMC MCRD PI PLT. 112 Jan. 58 I would like to hear from Marines I served with,and or DIs that trained me to say thanks to all they all helped me still feel proud of my Corps days. rwq@earthlink.net Posted 17 Dec 04

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