Marine Corps - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Potomac 11

mfhy2k — 2013-04-28 02:02:17Z

In November 1969 a group of Korean era Marines had a reunion in Washington, DC at the YMCA. They called themselves the Potomac 11. My father Harold was one of the members.

My question is if anyone else has information on this group.

Found Army Dog Tags - J C Golden or Colden

Justlikeheaven87 — 2013-03-23 07:50:47Z

Hello,

I am trying to locate the owner of a pair of old dog tags. I found a set of dog tags a few years ago in south Georgia at a second hand shop. I bought them in hopes of reuniting them with the original owner or family. The tags read:

Golden (or possibly Colden)

J C B Pos

Number ending with 7423. (Possibly the social security number.)

USMC C

7th Day Advent

If you know the owner or family, please let me know. I will gladly mail the dog tags back to the rightful owners at no cost. I know these sort of things have significant sentimental value.

Thanks

Re: Marine Corps or Army?

K72ndst — 2013-03-14 18:35:32Z

On the muster rolls, at the top of the page, do any of them have the name of a ship? If he was mustered on a ship, it is more than likely he was a U.S. Marine. If the muster says "marine barracks" at a Navy base, that's also a clue.

Semper Fidelis.

Kevin

Re: Marine Corps or Army?

ycaso77 — 2013-02-17 17:28:09Z

Are you sure it is your father or just someone with the same name? Do you have your fathers discharge papers or any other documents? That would give you a service number and a branch of service to compare to that on the rosters. If your father is deceased, you can check with the local clerks office or the cemetery where he was buried to see if they have a copy of his discharge papers on file. His obituary should also mention which branch of the service he was in.

Marine Corps or Army?

terricounselman — 2013-02-17 17:26:59Z

How do I find out whether my father was in the army or marine corp? I always thought it was the army, but I found 3 rolls or rosters with him and his best friend listed and they say marine corp. He joined at the Alabama Dry Docks in Mobile, Al. when there was not a war going on and was stationed in Baltimore, Maryland. I was born during that time. I am confused now because I always believed without question that he was in the army. Now I'm not sure. Can anyone help me understand what I am looking at when I look at the rosters. Should I take them at face value? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Terri

James E. “Jim” Stelts - Dog Co., 7th Marines in Korea

Contribution — 2012-12-31 17:15:55Z

LEETONIA, Ohio – James E. “Jim” Stelts, 81, of 3997 Leetonia Road, died at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at his home.

Born on Nov. 24, 1931, Jim was the son of Charles L. and Ersol (Halverstadt) Stelts, and lived in the Leetonia area all his life.

He graduated from Leetonia High School in summer of 1949 and was a member of the 1947 Class B State Championship football team his junior year.

Jim enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1952 and served with the infantry operating the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) as member of his four-man Fire Team with Dog Co., 7th Marines in Korea.
He received the Purple Heart Medal and the Purple Heart Gold Star for combat injuries suffered on hills Carson and Reno in 1953.
He also received the Navy Occupation, Korean, United Nations and National Defense Service Medals while reaching the rank of corporal before his honorable discharge in January of 1954.
He later joined the Tri-State Korean War Veterans Chapter 126 where he served as president for eight years.

Jim graduated from Youngstown State College in 1966 with a BA in Business Administration and a minor in Economics while working at Eljer Corp. in Salem, Ohio.

During his 43-year career with Eljer, he worked his way from foundry laborer to plant superintendent, eventually retiring in April of 1991.
He also was a Master Mason with Leetonia Lodge No. 401 and a member of the Leetonia Ruritan Club.

He was a life-long member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church where he served as a Sunday School Superintendent with the Service Men’s Class.
He was elected to two terms as a Salem Township Trustee and also served as president of the Columbiana County Trustees Association.
He also was elected to one term on the Leetonia Schools Board of Education.

He enjoyed SCUBA diving, becoming a master diver in 1983. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, clamming and crabbing during his numerous trips to Chincoteague Island in Virginia.
He was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Ohio Giant Pumpkin Growers Association.
He also was an avid reader, especially of military and American history, and was devoutly committed to his family and grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Buckley, whom he married March 2, 1956.
He also is survived by his brother, Philip (Beth) Stelts of Center Valley, Pa., and three sons, Thomas (Tanya) Stelts of Salem, Ohio, David (Carol) Stelts of Edinburg, Pa., and Richard (Melanie) Stelts of Leetonia.
He also has three surviving grandchildren, Matthew (Angela) Stelts of Cleveland, Kaitlyn Stelts of Salem, and Nathan Stelts of Leetonia.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nancy (Stelts) Tsipis.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Leetonia, Ohio.
Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia, from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, january 2, 2013 and at the church one hour prior to the services.

Leetonia Lodge No. 401 F.&A.M. will conduct Masonic services at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial tributes may be made to the St. Paul’s Brick Fund at 29 Spruce St., P.O. Box 167, Leetonia, OH 44431.

Please visit www.familycareservices.com to sign the register and send condolences

Sgt. John Condon-1954-1963-Marines of 122

mikecondon1970 — 2012-12-26 04:38:27Z

Greetings from Tennessee. Looking to contact with fellow Marines who served with my father, Sgt. John Condon (New Jersey) or their family members. My father was stationed in several locations (Cuba and Dublin, being 2 that I know of). He was an avid photographer and I have several of the photos he took. He spoke very little about his time in as a Marine, therefore it would be nice to hear some old stories, since he is now deceased. Merry Christmas and thanks for your service. The attached photo has several names from 122

David Hernandez

Contribution — 2012-11-17 16:35:56Z

CAMPBELL, Ohio – David Hernandez, 68, passed away Wednesday morning, November 14, 2012 at Vibra Hospital in Boardman, Ohio.(Mahoning County)

David was born May 19, 1944, in San Bernardino, California, the son of Marciano and Paula Alarcon Hernandez.

David was a decorated Marine, serving three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a machine gunner who was shot down three times during battle and earned three Purple Hearts for his extraordinary service to his country.

He served as an Honor Guard for President Johnson.

David retired from the Marine Corps after 25 years of service.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Linda Prochak, whom he married Sept. 13, 1976; his sons, David Adam (Tonya) of Dana Point, Calif. and Aaron of Campbell, Ohio; a grandson, Alex of Dana Point; two brothers, Marciano (Hortencia) Hernandez of Youngstown, Ohio and Freddie (Nora) Hernandez of Rialto, Calif.; sisters, Susan (Richard) Pina of San Bernardino, Julia (Richard) Rosales of Colton, Calif., Eleanor (Tony) Wapp of Riverside, Calif., Margaret Reyes of Rialto, and Rachel (John) Contreras of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; his father-in-law, Edward Prochak of Youngstown; brothers-in-law, Ed (Joyce) Prochak of Twinsburg, Ohio, Bob (Patty) Prochak of Campbell and Ron (Kristin) Prochak of Alliance, OH; a sister-in-law, Elaine Prochak of Hilliard, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Hernandez family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.

Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and send the Hernandez family condolences

Genevieve Stoltz Elmore - WWII Marine

Contribution — 2012-08-03 01:40:48Z

Genevieve Elmore, age 89, of Munroe Falls, Ohio passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at the Gardens of Western Reserve.

Genevieve was born October 27, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to the late Herman and Anna Mary (Hitch) Stoltz.

She was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in World War II.

Genevieve is survived by her daughters, Barbara Elmore of Munroe Falls, and Janice Elmore of Clayton, N.C.; her son, Paul Elmore of Olympia, Washington; two grandchildren, Laura Limosana, and Michael Limosana; brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Jeanne Stoltz; several nieces and nephew. She is also survived by the many foster children she cared for over the years.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Elmore and brother, George Stoltz.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1900 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Friends may call one hour prior to Mass at church.
Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Silver Springs Cemetery in Stow, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name tothe Alzheimer's Association, 1815 W. Market St. Suite 301, Akron, Ohio

Visit www.dunn-quigley.com to share condolences.

Stow, 330-688-3866

.Published in Akron Beacon Journal from July 29 to August 2, 2012

Summit

LARRY GEORGE - USMC

bgcleveland1984 — 2012-07-16 03:32:33Z

Despite YEARS of searching, we still have found nothing. Its as if my husbands real father never existed.

LARRY GEORGE, w/m, was in the Marines and stationed near Albany, GA in 1957-1958. He was 24 in 1958 and was born in New Orleans. Hoping someone might have some info on Marines stationed in south Georgia in the late 1950's? Possibly with the Marine Corps Materiel Command/MCSC, Albany, GA?

Thanks

Re: Mark Taylor, USMC

ycaso77 — 2012-06-14 14:45:49Z

You would need his service number,his unit and any other information and then order his service records from NARA/NPRC. There were thousands of "Mark Taylor" in the Marine Corps, so you would need to be as exact as possible.

Re: Platoon 329 U.S. Marine Corps San Diego

HCoffer — 2012-06-13 08:43:23Z

Good find! You can enter the photopgraph at Yellow Foot Prints.com which compiles Marine Corps Recruit photographs from all years: (http://goo.gl/UKhdv). Since the Korean War was still on in 1952 such photo might be a good source for those that were deployed to Korea from that time period.

Mark Taylor, USMC

jshilling415159 — 2012-05-28 03:09:14Z

Involved in island hopping in the Pacific Theater. Need facts

Louis L. Frank Pilot VMD-154 Camp Elrod

RLFortinNH1 — 2012-05-27 17:38:29Z

The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire which is located at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport will be honoring the late Colonel Louis L. Frank who flew with the VMD-154 out of Camp Elrod in Espiritu Santo in WWII. The program will be inaugurated on Saturday August 12th, 2012 and will include a history of his service and a display of memorabilia from his family. The exhibit will be part of the Slusser Aviation Learning Center. Anyone interested in participating in some manner are asked to contact Jack W. Ferns, Museum Executive Director at jferns@nhahs.org or go to our web page at www.nhahs.org.

Kathryn Wiggins Brand - WW II Marine

Contribution — 2012-04-25 16:40:29Z

Kathryn "Kay" Wiggins Brand

MCALLEN, TX: Kathryn "Kay" Wiggins Brand passed away peacefully on April 22, 2012 after a lengthy illness since January.
Kay was born in Coshocton, Ohio on August 7, 1923.
She was the second of six children born to Marguerite and Arthur Wiggins. Her father was a railroad engineer until the Great Depression when he became a share cropper. Farming during that era included planting with a mule and harvesting with your hands. Her formative years forged the bonds of a closely knit family which endured through their lifetimes.

Shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, three of Kay's brothers joined the Armed Forces. She overcame her father's objections and joined the Women Marines in 1943.
While working in transportation services refueling tanks, she met Marine Master Sergeant, Othal E. Brand. He was a southern Georgia boy and on R & R from Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Her eyes would twinkle when recalling how they met. They were married for 64 years until his death in 2009.

After marrying, the couple moved to Atlanta, Georgia where Othal worked with his brothers in a booming post war business, Brand Brothers Produce.
The years in produce included many car travels for the Brand family throughout the states while following the crops for nine years.

McAllen, Texas became their choice location to settle down. They rented a home, bought a piano and a set of encyclopedias. Othal bought acreage to build a home when Harvey Drive was the northern boundary for the city limits of McAllen,Texas.
Late in life Kay was honored as a recipient of the American Heart Award and included for special recognition at the McAllen War Memorial. The family memorial there aptly reads "Service in War and Peace"

Kay was much involved in the community with the Boys and Girls clubs. Her community activities included working with Girl Scouts. She was a Brownie troop leader in Atlanta and until her death was a staunch supporter of WINGS (Women in Girl Scouts). Being actively involved with her son's Boy Scout troop had been another joy for her.
She served tirelessly for many years on the McAllen Public Library Board.

Kay Brand has four children: Marjorie Lynn Ferrell, Karyn Sue Purvis, O. E. Brand Jr and Cynthia Lee Brand. 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren She is also survived by her brother, Don Wiggins, his wife Patricia and her sister, Clara Herrick, her sisters-in-law Elnora Wiggins, Carolyn Jackson and numerous much loved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved Othal E. Brand, her parents, Marguerite and Arthur Wiggins, her sister, Virginia Guthrie and husband Earl Wiggins, brothers John Wiggins and Ray Wiggins and brother-in-law Jack Herrick.

Visitation will be from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church.
The funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at Calvary Baptist Church.
Entombment will follow at Roselawn Mausoleum.

KreidlerFuneralhome.com

Published in the Coshocton Tribune on April 25, 2012 .

Platoon 329 U.S. Marine Corps San Diego

donald_hux — 2012-04-19 04:35:27Z

I have found three photos at a local goodwill store and thought I would share them here. They are all the same. The photo reads Honor Platoon PFC. B. D. Donnell PFC. C.O. Cotney.

Amos D. Thompson - 1923-2012 Montford Point Marine

Contribution — 2012-03-27 13:19:44Z

WILLARD, OH: Amos Drue Thompson was born December 26th, 1923 in Garrett, Indiana, the eldest son of Elder Hubert W. and Novella S. Thompson.

Amos moved to Willard, Ohio when he was two years old and attended Willard Public Schools.

In 1943, he married Alice Hammock and together they had one son, Allen.
In June of 1943 Amos enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and received his basic training at Montford Point, Camp LeJeune, NC.
He was part of the last segregated Marines trained at Montford Point.
Thompson's wife and son both died in 1944 while he was overseas. Amos was honorably discharged from the Marines in November of 1945.

This past February, he was featured in the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Willard Times for his service as a Montford Point Marine, and at the time he was one of 300 Marines still living of the 20,000 original Montford Point Marines. In November of 2011, President Obama signed legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the first blacks who enlisted in the U.S. Marines in the 1940's. The action awards the medal to the Montford Point Marines "in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country". The U.S. House passed the bill, sponsored by Rep. Corrine Brown, Florida Democrat, in October 2011 by a vote of 422-0. The Senate approved it by unanimous consent earlier in the month.
Thompson's wife will receive the medal on his behalf in a special ceremony slated to take place sometime this year.

He returned to Willard, Ohio in 1945 and began working for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and retired in 1985 after 40+ years of employment.

On January 6th, 1947, Amos married Maxine Smith. To that union was born seven children: Sheila J. Thompson (deceased), Cheryl L. Thompson-Taylor (Donal), Aaliyah J. Karim (deceased), Denise L. VanLeer (David), Adrian D. Thompson, Esq. (Tracy), Valerie S. Saunders (Darin) and Christopher A. Thompson (Tricia).

He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert W. and Novella S. Thompson; first wife, Alice Thompson; children, Allen Thompson, Sheila J. Thompson and Aaliyah J. Karim; and great-grandson, Tristan G. Thompson; sisters, Eula Mae Hammock, Martha Lee Scott and Elizabeth Ford; and brother, William C. Thompson.

Amos was an avid gardener and loved to fish. He also loved music and was the director of a gospel quartet. In addition, he also helped to raise numerous nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maxine Thompson; five children; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; his youngest sister, Dorothy Peat of New York; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at 11 am, at the Secor Funeral Home - 202 West Maple Street, Willard, Ohio 44890.
Viewing hours will be on Friday, March 30th, 2012 from 2 - 4 pm and from 6-8 pm (the family will be present during this time).
Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Willard, Ohio with military funeral rites.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Amos D. Thompson Scholarship Fund at First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 23, Willard, OH 44890. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com

Re: Need help deciphering abbreviations on grandfather's service record

chrisknudsen99 — 2012-02-29 15:21:28Z

Hi, don't know if you have resolved this since you posted it, but I have been working through my father's USMC service record for the past couple of years and am now pretty good at figuring these things out.

Reconstructing from your grandfather's statement: he was in the conflict on Saipan in the 18th regiment. This would be the 1st battalion, 18th regiment of the 2nd Marine Division, which is listed as an engineer battalion. (this battalion was previously the 2nd battalion, but was redesignated as the 1st right before Saipan) I am unable to locate the name/number of your grandfather's communications unit, but with some searching you may be able to find it.

The Colonel Salazar of whom he spoke can be found in Wikipedia's article on Hispanics in the Marine Corp.
"When the Marines landed in Saipan in 1944, among the commanders was Lieutenant Colonel Chester J. Salazar. Salazar was the Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 18th Marines. Salazar had in 1943 served as commanding officer of the same unit in the Gilbert Islands which fought in the Battle of Tarawa."
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispanics_in_the_United_States_...

Hope this helps,
Semper Fi
Chris Knudsen

James Knight Quantico Marine Base

1ivalines — 2012-02-17 05:50:25Z

I am looking for James Knight who was stationed at Quantico Marine Base in Virginia during the months of January/February of 1958.

Re: Requesting assistance in completing SF 180 from DD-214

philliptownes41 — 2011-12-19 04:57:51Z

Contact your local county Veterans service Officer

Requesting assistance in completing SF 180 from DD-214

moonpie71 — 2011-11-29 23:00:43Z

I'm completing the Standard Form 180 for a friend's next-of-kin request (the eVet site is beyond his comfort level, so I'm filling it out and giving it to him for signature and mailing). I'm having a bit of trouble in completing the service section, though; the man was a veteran of two wars, World War II (Pacific) and Korea. The first document is a Letter of Separation, and the second is a DD-214. The veteran was a Marine pilot, but I can't figure out what periods of time were active vs. reserve, and enlisted vs. officer.

I posted the Letter of Separation, the DD-214 and the section I need to complete on my Flickr page at: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjwZHZhc and my friend wants to secure all documents in the OMPF, so I want to provide as much information as possible.

Also, my friend has his father's pilot log from his time flying in Ulithi and Yap (The Caroline Islands), including the tail numbers and other details - would additional details be available on individual flights? I know he was one of the pilots who bombed Yap, but I didn't know if battle details would be in the OMPF.

My only experience in completing these form was for a simple enlistment period, so any assistance you can provide will be SO appreciated - thanks for reading!

Sgt. Betty Wertz Hinton - W.W. II

Contribution — 2011-11-08 14:08:56Z

Betty Hinton, formerly of Springfield, Ohio left this life on Wednesday, 10/26/2011.

She was born July 2, 1922, the third of ten children to Oscar and Marie Bachman Wertz.

She grew up during the Great Depression and graduated Salutatorian from Rittman High School, Rittman, Ohio.

She became a reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, Ohio and when WW II started, she proudly served her country as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.

She attended and completed Springfield Business College, Betty worked several jobs in the Springfield area, including the Springfield Police Department and Credit Life Insurance Company.

She was a member of the Clark County Animal Welfare Society, former Treasurer for the American Legion (Springfield Chapter) and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 8673.

She leaves behind many broken hearts, including that of her three daughters; Janice (Ray) Bradley, Springfield,; Donna Hinton, Calif. and Sandy Hinton, Columbus, Ohio; three grandchildren, Kendra, Kandice and Kenny Bradley; five great-grandchildren, Sabrina, Corey, Hailey, Hannah and Nathan, all of Springfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Hinton; eight brothers and special friend Richard Titer.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011 in the Chapel at Ferncliff Cemetery, 501 W. McCreight Ave., Springfield, OHIO 45504, with visitation starting at 1:30 p.m.

Military Honors will follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VFW Post 1031, Van Transportation, 1237 E. Main St., Springfield, OH 45505, in her memory.

Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road.

TAYLOR Mona L. 1933-2011 Ohio

Contribution — 2011-09-02 16:10:26Z

Mona L. Taylor

ZANESVILLE: Mona L. Taylor, 78, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away surrounded by family at 1:41 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio.

She was born in Buffalo, Ohio on April 16, 1933 to Gus Taylor and Dorothy Phillips Taylor.

Mona proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean Conflict, achieving the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.

She also worked as a lab technician at Good Samaritan Hospital from 1960-1963.
She retired as a Machinist Supervisor in 1988 from Newark Air force Base.
She is a Life Member of the American Legion Post 29, Marine Corps League and Women Marines Memorial.
In 1958 Mona was a runner up for the Ed Sullivan All Service Show and was the first female in the Marine Corp Band.

She is survived by her brother, Jerry (Sue) Taylor of Jacksonville, Ohio and sister, Belva (John) White of Avondale, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jackie Taylor; and niece, Terri Ann Taylor.

The Family is being served by the BRYAN & SNIDER FUNERAL HOME, 2318 Maple Ave., where visitation will be held Friday, September 2, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Service will be Saturday, September 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to service. Following the service Mona will be laid to rest with full military honors, near her parents at the Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Ohio.

Memorial contributions or items may be made to:
Women's Memorial Foundation
Dept. 560
Washington, DC 20042-0560

http://www.womensmemorial.org/Donate/donate.html

To share memories and messages with the family, visit Mona's memorial page at www.BryanSniderFuneralHome.com

Published in the Times Recorder on September 2, 2011

WHITE William D. 1947-2011

Contribution — 2011-08-31 13:38:35Z

William D. White

CRESTLINE: William D. White, 63, of 8068 Krichbaum Rd., Crestline, Ohio died Monday, August 29, 2011 at MedCentral/Mansfield Hospital, Mansfield, Ohio after a brief illness.

Bill was born in Crestline, OH on December 21, 1947 to the late Marion and Helen (Ogi) White. He married Monica Lilly on June 6, 1980 and she survives him.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. Bill signed up under the Early Entry Program to enlist in the Marine Corps while a senior in high school.
Bill's service in the Marine Corps' Third Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division was marked with distinction.
He earned the Navy Marine Corps Medal for heroism, the Bronze Star with combat V, two Purple Heart Medals for actions on May 22, 1967 and September 28, 1967, and the Presidential Unit Citation.
He was sent to Language School in 1967 to learn Vietnamese. Bill earned the rank of Sergeant E-5.

Bill lived his entire life in Crestline. He was a graduate of Crestline High School, class of '66. Bill was a tractor-trailer driver for United Parcel Service for 30 years. He owned the former Main Street Wine Store from 1972 to 1977.

Bill served his community as a volunteer firefighter in Crestline from age 15 until 1990.
He was one of seven founding members of the Crestline War Memorial Committee.
He was coach and an assistant coach for Crestline Junior Baseball. He shared his experiences in Vietnam with students in the local schools from 1986 until the present. He was a member of the American Legion Post #488, Crestline, the Veterans of Foreign Wars #2920, Crestline, and the Disabled American Veterans in Bucyrus.

He was inducted into the Crawford County Veterans Hall of Fame in November of 2010.

He is survived by: his two sons, David White of Crestline, Daniel White of Columbus, Ohio; his grandson, Wesley White of Crestline; his sister, Judy White of Miami, FL, his brothers, Robert White and Albert White, brother-in-law, David Gekler, all of Crestline.
He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Dorma Lilly, Crestline; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debra and Mike Woody, Crestline, and Vanessa and Steve Gardner, Caledonia.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Relda Gekler.

Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Crestline.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2011 at Gospel Baptist Church, Galion, Ohio with Pastor Fred Bleck, officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Crestline.
Full military honors will be given by the United States Marine Corps and the local Crestline/Galion veterans organizations at the graveside.

Memorial contributions may be made to A Special Wish Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com

Published in the News Journal on August 31, 2011

Re: US Marine ancestor-how do I find information on his service?

ycaso77 — 2011-05-04 07:22:08Z

The line should say Textual Archives Services Division. The text seems to have been garbled. If you follow the link, it will give you the instructions on how to request a search for any records.

Re: US Marine ancestor-how do I find information on his service?

ycaso77 — 2011-05-04 07:19:58Z

exual Archives Services Division of the National Archives. They maintain pre-WW 1 military personnel records.

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pr...

US Marine ancestor-how do I find information on his service?

lisalockett21 — 2011-05-02 00:28:00Z

I recently found out that my great, great grandfather was a US Marine. I would really like to find any military records for him. I know his name,John U. Reding, Country (Germany) and date of birth, 30 July 1832, and his date of death, 27 April 1917. He is listed in the 1890 Veterans schedule.

Where can I find military records for him? What information do I need besides what I have listed here?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

David Owens ,1917, - 1971 ,Sg US Marines WWII,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-04-08 00:10:17Z

St. Stephen's Cemetery
Town of Croghan
Lewis County, NY
...........................................................

Owens , David Mar.22 ,1917
-Nov. 14, 1971
Sg US Marines WWII

Corporal Josephine Rita Sansotti Brown - WW II

Contribution — 2011-03-17 23:05:13Z

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Josephine Rita Brown, 93, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, March 15, 2011, at Pembrooke Place Nursing Home, Youngstown, Ohio.

Josephine was born Jan. 1, 1918, in New Castle, Pa., the daughter of Patsy and Marietta (Sartori) Sansotti.

Following graduation from Hubbard High School, she enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II.

Josephine held the rank of Corporal and was stationed in Japan as secretary to General MacArthur.

She returned back to Hubbard, Ohio and worked for the Aid for the Aged in Youngstown.
She was an active member at St. Luke Church and enjoyed golfing, bowling, crossword puzzles and embroidery

Her husband, James J. Brown, whom she married in September of 1964, passed away in January of 2001.

Josephine is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Scott of Hermitage, Pa.; two brothers, Anthony Sansotti of Perris, California and Frank Sansotti of Hubbard, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, Josephine was preceded in death by four sisters and a brother.

In respect to Josephine’s wishes, there are no calling hours.
There will be a 1 p.m. service on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Lake Park Cemetery Chapel

Internment will be at Lake Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in Josephine’s memory to St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman, OHIO 44512.

The Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman, Ohio has been bestowed the honor and privilege of handling the arrangements for Josephine.

Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Josephine’s family.

Mahoning

Re: Grandfather Iwo jima

ERhodes1135 — 2011-03-06 23:14:54Z

Sam. I think your father was wrong in his father fighting with the marines at Iwo Jima. First, being born in 1927, 16 Jul 1927 in fact, he would have been too young. I also don't think he was in the Marines, but rather the army. I found an enlistment record where Irwin Friedman, birth 1n 1927, enlisted in the army in the Bronx as a private on 12 Apr 1945. Was his wife named Edith? If so I also found a record where they returned to the US, NYC, from Frankfort, Germany on a military charter flight on Pan Am on 27 Nov 1953. At that time he was a lst Lt. Don

Re: Grandfather Iwo jima

ilovegardening1 — 2011-03-06 03:36:34Z

Thank You Sir!

He was from New York City. He was born around 1927 we think and he died in 1994. If it helps at all his middle initial was J.
Sam

Re: Grandfather Iwo jima

ERhodes1135 — 2011-03-05 23:44:00Z

Sam. I find a number of Irwin Friedman in WWII. Could you provide a little more info, such as where he was from, birth and death. Don

Grandfather Iwo jima

ilovegardening1 — 2011-03-05 17:35:59Z

Hi All
My grandfather fought on Iwo Jima with the 5th Marine Division according to my father. His name was Irwin J Friedman, I was wondering if any one could confirm this or disprove it. and if he did not fight with them would anybody have any idea who he fought with on Iwo?

Thanks Everybody In Advance
Sam Friedman

Re: Raymond Thacher, Cherry Point, NC

LSanders110 — 2011-02-18 18:45:25Z

Thanks very much. I'll be using that frequently, in the future.

Re: Raymond Thacher, Cherry Point, NC

mrbobmspat — 2011-02-18 14:41:44Z

Go to google.com type in Standard Form 180. That will tell you how to get records.

Raymond Thacher, Cherry Point, NC

LSanders110 — 2011-02-17 14:54:23Z

I am trying to locate information on Raymond Thacher. He was serving at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, NC, in August, 1944.

Is there a way to obtain USMC records from that time?

China Marine Web Site

R_Dunfield — 2011-02-14 23:49:05Z

For those who have a China Marine Ancestor, I recommend the following site that I found http://chinamarine.org/.

It provides a history of the U.S. Marines known as “China Marines”, stationed in China from 1900 – 1949. The site has photos, maps, uniforms, interesting vignettes, and much, much more. This site provides you with a glimpse into the everyday life of a “China Marine”.

J Regan Photo USMC at a guess early 1900's

RichardKelly47 — 2011-01-29 07:29:37Z

Hi
My Grandmother whose surname was Parker was Born in Fenit County Kerry Ireland.I believe the J Regan in the photo was related to her but have not been able to connect Regan to Parker.
I am looking for help in tracing J Regan via Marine Corps records.Not had too much joy as many John Regan etc.It appears he was played football from the picture.
Has anyone got any useful links i might follow.

Regards
Richard Kelly
Perth Australia

Re: Record look up...HELP!

gmorton90 — 2011-01-17 23:46:26Z

Hello,
Thanks for the reply about my graeat uncle, Lt Col. Tom Trotti, sorry for delay. (Due to cancer I haven't done much since finding out.).
I would be very interested in talking with your wife's grandfather...I hope he is still with us and doing well.
Thanks again,
Ginger

Wendell Hutchinson

specialbeckii — 2010-11-13 00:12:55Z

I am trying to find any information on a Wendell Hutchinson. I believe he was part of the marines and was posted to Penley in North Wales between 1944-46. He was born in Maine around 1922. I havnt had much success with any records etc. Any help would be much appreciated.

Re: 1st Recuit Training Battalion USMC 1957

Carletta6161 — 2010-09-13 23:08:12Z

Thank You Very Much

Re: 1st Recuit Training Battalion USMC 1957

ycaso77 — 2010-09-07 03:24:47Z

You would have to send away for his service record. WW 2 and later military records are not open to the public.
Here's a link on how to request his records-
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/lo...

You can also request replcement medals and awards he may have earned-
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/re...

1st Recuit Training Battalion USMC 1957

Carletta6161 — 2010-08-29 16:21:08Z

Looking for Imformation my father Fred Lowery who join the marines in 1957.

Re: Richard Goodwin - can't seem to find information about him

PFazzini86 — 2010-08-24 14:11:18Z

Write to the Massachusetts Adjutant General for summary of record:

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcgen/genidx.htm

MABS-15, MAG-15, AIRCRAFT-FMFPAC, MCAS, El Toro, CA, 1953

JeanRichards90 — 2010-07-27 17:26:23Z

Bottom Row: Cpl George H. Messerschmidt, Sgt Lee C. Chenault, PFC Grant W. Thomas, Cpl Louis N. Ellington, Cpl Ralph J. Bergman, Cpl William J. Lau, PFC James Dearborn, PFC Joseph T. Smith, Jr., PFC Terry L. McFatridge, PFC Charles l. Ewoldt, Cpl James R. Byots, Cpl Harry D. Richards, Cpl Frank J. Miller, Sgt Dean N. Benner, Cpl Harold Bell, Jr.

Second Row: Sgt Henry W. Borysewicz, SSgt Nicholas A. Rozak, Cpl Richard L. Becks, SSgt George H. Malin, Cpl Cecil C. Wyatt, Sgt Virgil C. Drury, Sgt James L. Quinlan, Sgt George W. Lough, Cpl Miguel A. Rodriguez, Cpl Harry F. Madden, Cpl William F. Preston, Sgt Clifton A. Ervin, Cpl William Harvey, Sgt Jack A. Petrosky, Cpl Richard J. Liedtke

Top Row: Sgt Richard A. Anderson, Sgt Kenneth N. George, SSgt Philip G. Crocker, Cpl Edward Kandefer, SSgt Harvey E. Hanson, Sgt Lew A. Kumetat, Cpl James E. Boone, Sgt Earl M. Day, Cpl Edward G. Cunningham, PFC Dominic J. Zambonato, PFC Richard G. Zurbuchen, PFC Marino J. Rosellini, Cpl Clifford E. Heidt, Sgt Vincent R. Donegan, Sgt William K. Williams

MABS-15, MAG-15, AIRCRAFT-FMFPAC, MCAS, El Toro, CA, 1953

Shade Randy W. 1958-2010

Contribution — 2010-07-24 12:01:20Z

MANSFIELD: Randy W. Shade, 52, of Mansfield, Ohio died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at MedCentral Mansfield with his family by his side after fighting a long courageous battle with his illness.

He was born January 29, 1958 in Mansfield, Ohio.
A 1976 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, Randy went on to serve in the Marines.
He was a member of the Ontario Free Methodist Church and Naval Sea Cadets and also an instructor of the Young Marines.
Randy worked for National Seating, Madison School District where he was the bus driver of the "Lucky 13" bus, and Shiloh Corporation where he retired in 2000. A strong willed and stubborn man, Randy never met a stranger. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and dirt track racing and loved spending time with his grandson, Austin.

Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Frieda, whom he married on March 19, 1977; daughters, Stacey (Tom) Burgess and Amber (Eric) Hunt, both of Mansfield, Ohio; grandson, Austin Hunt; granddaughters, Morgan and Madalynn Hunt and Payton Burgess; mother, Helen Mahan of Kentucky; mother-in-law, Jean Rose; brothers, Tim Shade and Bryan (Tracy) Shade, both of Mansfield; sister, Kay (David) Laboiteaux of Kentucky; uncle, Gene Shade of Mansfield; sister-in-law, Loretta Moore of Mansfield; brothers-in-law, Ken (Kathy) Rose and Brian (Melissa) Rose, both of Mansfield; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard; sister, Debra Shade; brother, Richard Shade; father-in-law, Kelsey Rose; and brother-in-law, Rick Moore.

Friends may call Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 2-6 p.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 26, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Tony Viscioni. Military graveside services conducted by the Richland County, Ohio Joint Veteran's Burial Detail and the Young Marines will follow in Mansfield Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and the National Kidney Foundation. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com

Re: WW2 Records

TARD1S — 2010-07-14 15:20:10Z

I am also looking for WWII USMC records. My grandfather was a mail carrier in the marines and was at Iwo Jima when they raised the flag, but I cannot locate records.

PLEASE HELP.

Thanks in advance,
Michael
ticcaf_rpg@yahoo.com

Richard Goodwin - can't seem to find information about him

bluemesa159 — 2010-06-11 14:53:25Z

Good morning all,

I was contacted recently from a distant cousin, who had information about a line of the family that I was missing. One of the individuals was a Marine in WWII. The story that she relayed to me is that her uncle was known as the most decorated serviceman from New England during WWII. I'd like to find out the story behind this. Can anyone assist? I've been searching high & low and I can't find a thing on him, including obituaries, military records, etc.

Name: Richard W. Goodwin.
Below is a link to his Find-a-grave memorial, which has a photo of his military gravestone.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=go...;

I'd like to know what medals & decorations Richard had. According to one of the stories that were told... he travelled around to the schools to show his helmet that had a bullet go in, circle around and come out without killing him.

Thanks!
Peter

4th Marine Brigade

DavidLara19 — 2010-05-13 04:26:40Z

Anyone have any family members who served in one of the regiments of the 4th Marine Brigade in WW1? Either the 5th or 6th Marine regiments or 6th Machine gun battalion.

Re: Marine insignia

avans — 2010-05-01 18:32:23Z

I have the book, if you want to send it to me, the Eagle, Globe and Anchor is on all of them, be glad to take a look