US Marines Pacific Theater - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

eldeaviles — 2013-05-03 19:33:00Z

WOW ! we have been going through so much lately - my dad - Joe - is as tough as nails and just will never give up - he can't stand real well now and he goes in and out mentally - two years ago he was fixing mechanical watches then an infection caused all these problems - Squad leader that's my dad - if you could send me a picture of your dad in the Corps I will try and get my daughter to scan my dad's picture and send to show your dad

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

57hdwn — 2013-05-01 04:50:53Z

My dad hadn't let on to his excitement after telling him about your dad. Then last weekend I had mentioned the news you gave of the latest difficulties your dad's going thru, and his move to a care facility. Was a moment there, briefly I could see like the wind fall out from dad's sail. Then Dad said, "You know, I really like Joe."(your dad) going on dad says, "He's a NICE guy, I tell you. And I remember, I looked up to Joe. He was a good squad leader, and always fair, with everyone."

Dad's genuine

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

57hdwn — 2013-04-21 11:10:46Z

Carolyn,

1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion, roster pages 3 of 6

Not sure about sending these pages as a file attachment. Will this work for you?

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

57hdwn — 2013-04-21 11:07:22Z

eldeaviles,

Yes! I did indeed see your reply. I hope we can continue chatting at least for awhile. I've learned a ton about some of their day to day jungle life. Do you have your dad's copy of the letter documenting their Presidential Unit Citation Award?

Actually! I think we may get a kick out of learning more about our fathers and their parental influences on us growing up i.e. similar home life, feeling about life. Of course, some feel by nature we are all networked together in some way. twilight zone music playing... You?

Finally- do either you or your dad object to me sharing this Company Roster copy. I am not sure that it's an official military document so much as Company 'C' trying to keep in touch with each other. I feel pretty sure that this reflects accurate information. And could be its official.

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

eldeaviles — 2013-04-20 19:36:27Z

Did you get my reply about Joe Alvarez - not sure if I am using this correctly

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

eldeaviles — 2013-04-20 19:28:20Z

Hi, my dad - Joe Alvarez - was originally from Kansas but he grew up in Pennsylvania - Donora - he was a friend of Stan Musial the baseball player. He was just put in a managed care home. He left the Marines as a Staff Sargent at Vallejo CA and went to the Western Pennsylvania School of Horology after the war and became a watchmaker and jeweler in Charleroi Pa. He moved to Long Beach CA in 1961 and worked for the Navy as an instrument mechanic and became a Supervisor - he banked his marine time with his Navy time and retired in 1980. In retirement he fixed mechanical watches till he was almost 90. It is hard to communicate with him as his memory slips in and out - I'm sure of one thing HE LOVED THE MARINE CORP !!!

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

CarolynJohns14 — 2013-04-20 07:58:07Z

Many thanks. I can read it perfectly.

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

57hdwn — 2013-04-10 10:10:49Z

Hi, Joe Alvarez name blipped my dad's radar. Ed Harrell, 91, living in Arizona. Your dad would know him as being from, Ohio. Probably need new thread to carry-on if interested.

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

CarolynJohns14 — 2013-04-10 07:31:56Z

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your offer. I would love to see that roster. Also, thank your father very much for taking the time to find it.

Carolyn

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

57hdwn — 2013-04-10 02:04:39Z

Hi Carolyn,

My father served with 1st AEB, later changed to, 1st SEB and he was in Auckland, NZ on R&R during the same period you mentioned. He doesn't remember the name you mentioned. (He knows Joe Alvarez he said.) And he does still have a company roster and said he would bring it over to me when he comes this Sat. If seeing a copy might be helpful to you, let me know.

Mark

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

eldeaviles — 2013-04-08 04:33:28Z

HE talks a lot about New Zealand - I heard about it all my life. He loved that country and has some really interesting and at times spicy stories to tell! We were from Pennsylvania but he originally was from Kansas and his nickname was "Kans". He was a tall good looking Marine - he still is !!!

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

CarolynJohns14 — 2013-03-12 20:46:02Z

Hi,
Did your father talk about his time on R&R in Auckland, NZ? I suppose, like many men who returned from the war, he preferred not to talk about it.

Regards,
Carolyn

Re: 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion

eldeaviles — 2013-03-11 02:14:32Z

My father Joe Alvarez was staff sergeant 1st Marine Aviation Engineer Battalion - branch line served on Guadalcanal, Guam, Palelou, Okinawa - now 92 and lives in California -

Re: Millard Rowden USMC

brianfutrel — 2013-01-07 17:34:03Z

Thank you so much for your help. Rowden was so very interesting. Thanks for your time and effort. Brian

Re: Millard Rowden USMC

DecMay — 2013-01-04 03:43:35Z

You can get a copy of his complete military record at the NARA ...Form 180...www.archives.gov

Ancestry.com also has "WWII US Navy Muster Rolls" and shows his last time on the Medusa was the quarter ending March 30, 1940. He then was on the ship Vestal and a quarter on the Yorktown. He was at the US Naval Air Station San Diego, quarter ending Sept 30 1941 and still there quarter ending December 31, 1941. Service Number to order records:341 43 97
enlisted Dec 18, 1936.

Get a subscription to Ancestry and you can download and print out records. Or look at Fold3, they have Military databases.

Re: Need help with remarks on Muster records

MMRE94 — 2012-09-09 20:55:12Z

Thank you so much Janice for your suggestion!

Re: Need help with remarks on Muster records

MMRE94 — 2012-09-08 04:01:19Z

Thank you so much! I will pass this onto the family!

Re: Need help with remarks on Muster record #2

MMRE94 — 2012-09-08 04:00:27Z

Thank you so much for your help!

Re: Need help with remarks on Muster record #2

ycaso77 — 2012-09-07 14:59:32Z

It's telling you he enlisted on the 15th- was assigned active duty on the 17th. (jdfr- joined from)San Diego Recruit Depot on the 15th. Enlisted in San Antonio , Texas

Re: Need help with remarks on Muster records

ycaso77 — 2012-09-07 14:52:49Z

He reported sick to the Naval Hospital on the 24th- from TKBN (tank battalion) TC (Tank corps or training camp) Camp Elliot, San Diego, Calif 24-31 (Jan), sk USNH (sick United States Naval Hospital)

Camp Eliott trained USMC tank crews during WW 2.

Re: Millard Rowden USMC

brianfutrel — 2012-09-06 18:53:43Z

Thank you for your help. So many nice people like you have sent me all kinds of info to me. I am very thankful. Yes, I should go to NARA in Kansas City. I am going thare as soon as I can. Thanks again. Brian

Re: Need help with remarks on Muster records

Champlain9 — 2012-09-06 07:55:18Z

Contact NARA in Missouri?

Janice

Ancestry Admin

Re: Millard Rowden USMC

Champlain9 — 2012-09-06 07:54:17Z

Why don't you contact NARA in Missouri?

Janice

Ancestry Admin

Millard Rowden USMC

brianfutrel — 2012-08-09 16:14:06Z

Millard Rowden was born 14 September 1893. He enlisted with the Marine Corps in 1917. He became a machinist and eventually was assigned to the USS "Medusa". The "Medusa" was at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 near the seaplane tender, "Curtiss". I would like to know if Millard Rowden was on board or in the Harbor area during the attack. Millard Rowden passed away 18 May 1970 in San Diego, CA. Any info on Rowden would be appreciated. Thanks Brian

Re: Need help with remarks on Muster record #2

MMRE94 — 2012-07-20 17:35:43Z

Oh that looks like the perfect resource, thank you so much!!

Re: Need help with remarks on Muster record #2

jearolds14 — 2012-07-19 16:09:44Z

I have puzzled over many of the abbreviations in Marine muster rolls and just today came across a website that lists them.
Check this out. I hope it helps.
http://asisbiz.com/Il2/US-Navy-Naval-Abbreviations.html

Re: looking for Charles Brock, Marine in Samoa during WWII

gsminer — 2012-07-06 15:25:09Z

Hi
I am also looking for my Grandfather who was a Marine in WW2 and stationed in Samoa. It has been a long search and we still havent found him yet but I wish you luck and may we both find who we are looking for!

Tam

Re: Andrew Jackson (Jack) Bivens

ycaso77 — 2012-06-26 20:25:11Z

Have you sent away for his service records? That would provide you with some definite information on his service.

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

National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page
Avenue, St. Louis, MO

Ask for a copy of everything in your veteran's personnel records ("jackets"). Also ask for the "MED" records. (You must have a serial number and ask for "MED" records specifically, as they are only filed under the serial number and not by name).

On the SF180 or in your letter, you may write (or attach a note): "I am the next of kin. I want these records for information for our family. I would like a copy of all documents in my father's personnel records file. If his records were burned or are missing, I would like to have his personnel file reconstructed. If the record is reconstructed, I would like a copy of all documents used to reconstruct his file and prove his service. The copies of the records I am requesting should include, but should not be limited to the following: Official Military Personnel File, Final Pay Voucher, Medical Records and Clinical Records to include the SGO Tape, Flight Records (for Army Air Corps Personnel only) and Certificate of Service."

Re: Footnote "A"

ycaso77 — 2012-06-26 20:12:39Z

footnote's are usually remarks at the end of the muster record page. Sometimes you have to go a page or two to reach the end.

Footnote "A"

Wood_Ralph — 2012-06-26 00:54:40Z

October 42 has the Marines names and on the right side has
Footnote "A" on it. Does anyone know what or where footnote "A" is?

Need help with remarks on Muster record #2

MMRE94 — 2012-06-10 04:43:03Z

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!!

The title of the record is:
MUSTER ROLL OF OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS
FIRST RECRUIT BATTALION, TRNG REGT, RECRUIT DEPOT, MCB, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
FROM 1 October TO 31 October 1943 INCLUSIVE

The 2-line remark for Chapmond, Tillman H. says:
15, assd act d. 17, jdfr SRD. 15, enl
DHIRS, San Antonio, Tex.

Need help with remarks on Muster records

MMRE94 — 2012-06-10 04:32:21Z

There are so many abbreviations, would really appreciate help understanding - thank you!

The title of the record is:
MUSTER ROLL OF OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS
CAS CO #1. MARINE DETACHMENT, U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL, SAN DIEGO, CALIF.
FROM 1 January TO 31 January 1944 INCLUSIVE

The 2-line remark for Chapmond, Tillman H. says:
24, jdfr TkBn., TC., Camp Elliott,
San Diego, Calif; 24-31, sk USNH.

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Bivens

LynetteBivens — 2012-05-29 16:29:07Z

Jac Bivens was my dad. He served in the Marines in the Pacific during WW II. He operated a flame thrower and guys in his outfit nickanmed him "Sparky". He wouldn't talk about WWII so I know very little. Anyone who could assist in filling in any of the story, I would appreciate it.

Lynette Bivens

Re: Millard Rowden 1893--1970

DecMay — 2012-04-26 01:55:50Z

See if your library has Ancestry or try the FamilySearch.org for what is online. He filed a WWI Draft Registration Card June 5th 1917 in Jackson Co MO he was a St RY motorman for Kansas City Rys Co. Said he was born in Springfield, MO. And is exempt because he was under a $2500.00 Bond to answer charge of perjury to the State of MO.

He is listed as Miller Rowden in 1900 census Springfield Ward 7, Greene County, MO in parents household with a little brother Lewis R. .
1910 the Rowden family is listed as Roden in Greene Co MO and it looks like there were only the 2 sons still living, Miller and Louis R.
In 1930 census he is listed as Milliard Rowden and is in the Coco Solo Air Station, Cristobal Dist, Panama Canal Zone

The State of Missouri has an online Soldier's Records for WWI and Millard Rowden is listed as Army/Marine.
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/soldiers/#soldsearch

They also have images of Death Certificates 1910-1961 and it looks like the brother Lewis R in 1900 census died 1932, was single so no descendants there. DC also names parents, who also have dcs, Sat and Alma Rowden all died in Greene County.
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/#...

For a obit you might try the San Diego County Library reference desk. Their website may give you details in asking and any fees.

Millard Rowden 1893--1970

brianfutrel — 2012-04-19 22:12:30Z

Millard Rowden was a career Navy/Marine Corp man.He was born 14 September 1893. He enlisted during WW1. I do not know when he retired. He passed away at San Diego on 15 May 1970. He served aboard the USS Medusa. He may have been on board on 7December 1941 at Pearl Harbor. I would like to find his obituary or at least some biographical article on him. Did he have any children? Are any of his relatives still around? If someone could help me find the obituary, please contact me. thanks Brian

Re: Delbert Reader

carolrichards92 — 2012-03-01 13:35:52Z

Thanks for reply to above.Here is all the info i have on Delbert.
Married Helen L. Johnson December 30th 1945 in Illinois.Was a marine corporal overseas three of the three and a half years he was in service,awarded the presdential Citation and four combat stars.Attended Englewood High School.Born 20th June 1922.Had a brother named Lawrence born 14th June 1918 both born in Fort Madison. Delberts death recorded in Illinois laid to rest in Acacia Park. He was a member of local No.225 B of R.T. and Lake Villa Post.Fathers name was Fred T. Reader.Delbert died 19th Oct 1964 he was at that time married to a Dorothea Marie nee Kay he had a son named Fred M. Reader and a daughter named Patricia.Hope info i've given you can find out about the time he was in service and his children for me.

Re: Milton W. Cummins

Champlain9 — 2012-02-27 18:24:50Z

Which state? any relatives? anything else?

Regards

Re: Delbert Reader

Champlain9 — 2012-02-27 18:23:09Z

So where was he born? which state? names of wife and children? You need more information.

Regards

Re: Cecil Dale Rogers USMC FMF-PAC 1st Div. 1946-47

Champlain9 — 2012-02-25 18:07:11Z

Good luck in your search!

Regards

Re: Cecil Dale Rogers USMC FMF-PAC 1st Div. 1946-47

darlenewesson55 — 2012-02-25 17:59:20Z

Thanks! Sent in request for his records already.

Re: Cecil Dale Rogers USMC FMF-PAC 1st Div. 1946-47

Champlain9 — 2012-01-27 18:03:58Z

Contact the National Archives in Missouri, they will help you as long as the records were not burned in the 1972 fire.

Regards

Cecil Dale Rogers USMC FMF-PAC 1st Div. 1946-47

darlenewesson55 — 2012-01-26 04:09:53Z

I am trying to find any & ALL info about Cecil Dale Rogers who entered the USMC on 15 Dec 1945 and separated on 27 Oct 1947. Would like to find out what Battalion he was in & follow his path chronologically so his grandson can come to know about when he was a young man. He was born in Marlow, Oklahoma on 20 JUL 1926 and his serial# 579066. From his DD 214 it only says he was a truck driver, hvy. 245 (this may be his MOS). From a picture his patch shows he was in a service supply battalion & from an embossed photo stamp he was in Tien Stin, China. Want to learn lots more!!!

Re: Still in search for an American soldier who was stationed in Samoa during WW2.

DecMay — 2011-12-03 04:53:20Z

This is a U.S. Marine Regiment stationed in Samoa, from a website about them:
http://www.ranger95.com/marines/regiments/3rd_rgt/3rd_marine...

"The 3rd Marine Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. They fall under the 3rd Marine Division and the III Marine Expeditionary Force.
The regiment comprises three infantry battalions and one headquarters company. Also, because of the geographic isolation, an artillery battalion (1/12) also falls under the regiment:
1st Battalion 3rd Marines
2nd Battalion 3rd Marines
3rd Battalion 3rd Marines
1st Battalion 12th Marines
(the website has underlined links with information on each)
History
World War II

The 3rd Marine Regiment was reactivated on June 16, 1942, at New River, North Carolina, as part of the World War II military expansion. They deployed to American Samoa on September 14, 1942 and were attached to the 2nd Marine Brigade. The regiment redeployed to New Zealand on May 23, 1943 and were reassigned to the 3rd Marine Division at that time. The regiment fought at Bougainville and Guam. Four Medals of Honor were awarded to members of 3rd Marines for actions during this period.

Following World War II, the regiment was ordered to China to aid in the disarming of Japanese units and to assist the Nationalist government in the occupation of Northern China in an effort to deny land to the communists..."

Try an internet search for reunion sites or Veterans sites about this unit.

Re: looking for Charles Brock, Marine in Samoa during WWII

tuisavili — 2011-12-02 19:07:51Z

Dear Champlain9, Thankyou for your enquiry. After many years of hurricanes over the years, many letters and such have been lost. The only information I can offer is either his sister's name was Marilyn or the return address was from the state of Maryland. As for his date of birth I can only offer what was past down to me which could be he may have been in the age range of 25-30 years old. Feel free to contact me for any other inquiries.
Thankyou, Pearl Block e-mail(ug3_inc@yahoo.com)

Re: John Anthony Egan

bballjunkie2000 — 2011-11-29 06:24:44Z

His father's name is Eugene. Not sure of my Grandmothers name.
Thanks for your help.

Re: John Anthony Egan

Champlain9 — 2011-11-27 17:59:32Z

Who were his parents?

Regards

Re: John Anthony Egan

Champlain9 — 2011-11-27 17:56:40Z

Why don't you get his records from NARA?

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/

Regards

Re: looking for Charles Brock, Marine in Samoa during WWII

Champlain9 — 2011-11-27 17:55:02Z

Do you have anymore information? which state he was from his DOB?

Regards

Re: Still in search for an American soldier who was stationed in Samoa during WW2.

Champlain9 — 2011-11-27 17:53:07Z

What was his name please?

Regards

Delbert Reader

carolrichards92 — 2011-11-01 14:05:17Z

Delbert was a marine Corporal awarded 4 combat stars he was born on the 20-6-1922 died 17-10-1964.Any info while he was in service would be greatful .Also any help with his family (children wife) any relatives i could contactas his father was my nan's brother.