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  1. Looking for Marines who served at the Marine Barracks in Rota, Spain during the years 1963-1966. Join us for our 2nd Rota Marines Reunion in Washington, DC on 27-31 August 2009. Check the RotaMarines.com website for the latest reunion scoop.
  2. Looking for Marines from Platoon 1005. Graduated PI on December 18, 1972.  I would also like to hear from any amtracers . John  Reeves. 1st AmTrac Battalion. Phone: 304 436 8464. johnreeves15@hotmail.com
  3. Looking for members of Platoon 270, 2nd Battalion, who graduated from MCRD, Parris Island in June 1967. John Constible. Email: 4constible@telus.net
  4. Looking for members of Platoon 382 who graduated on Oct. 28, 1975, from Parris Island, South Carolina. Joe Vodenichar. Phone: 336-548-3866. Email: JVODENICHAR@triad.rr.com
  5. Looking for any Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune in 1980. Specifically looking for a Marine who went by JJ who was from Oklahoma. He transferred to Japan the weekend following Easter in 1980. I do not have any more information on this man. It is imperative I find anyone who was there during that time who may give me more like his last name. Thank you. Hope Githens. Tel. 904-476-1066. HopieQ@yahoo.com
  6. Looking for members of Platoon 30, MCRD, Parris Island, SC, April 1957. Drill Instructors were TSgt. L. J. Wells, SSgt. R. A. Grant, and Sgt. M. Peed, 3rd.  I am in my seventies and I would like to know if any of these Marines are still around. Charles H. Smith. Phone: 419 385 7955. Email: smithc167@wmconnect.com
  7. Looking for Marines who served at the Marine Barracks in Rota, Spain from 1963-1966. Remember those great guard duty days and exciting nights at the Marine Barracks in Rota, 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 salute the discoverer of Guadalcanal Island in the Pacific Ocean? Remember the beautiful señoritas of Seville, Córdoba, Granada, Jaén, Málaga, Huelva, Cadiz, Almeria and Ronda? Remember those wild and crazy times at our favorite Rota hangouts? Remember the Bull Fights in Santa María? Remember the exciting yearly Marine Corps Ball? Remember when Chesty Puller visited the Marine Barracks? Ready to reminisce about the good old days in sunny souther Spain with your old Leatherneck buddies? Ready to share a few cold beers and chug-a-lug a Bota of Spanish wine with your Devil Dog pals? Join us for our second Rota Marines reunion in the Washington, DC area on 27-31 August 2009. Check the RotaMarines.com website for the latest reunion scoop.
  8. Looking for Joe E. Lopez, Jr., Platoon 2077. Started boot camp on July 1974, San Diego. I would really appreciate it if any one help me find him. Thanks. Daniel Shumate. Phone:530-666-5177. danshu06@sbcglobal.net
  9. Looking for anyone who may have served with me in Platoon 306 in Parris Island 1964, 81s 1/2 in Camp Lejeune 1964-65, and Bravo 1/3 in Vietnam 1967. David Bubonics. Phone: 440-944-7934. dbubonics@oh.rr.com
  10. Looking for any information including old military photos regarding my father, James Walter Smith, Native American Apache. Enlisted USMC possible mid/late 1930s. Served with the 1st Marine Division in World War II and recalled for Korean War. Reginald L. Smith, CW2, USA (Retired). Email: Reggie51@satx.rr.com
  11. Looking for Darrel G. Mays, 3D Mays, stationed at Communications Company in Iwakuni Japan 1958. Michael O' Connor. Phone: 61 0430013994. Email: michael93003@yahoo.com
  12. Looking for members of Platoon 249 who served with me at the MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, in August 9, 1961. Norman W. Bysheim. Phone: 3527515812. normandy1975@MSN.COM
  13. Looking for John. He would have graduated from Kansas City North, MO in 1985. My 19 year old son, Jonathon, just left for boot camp. Thinking of him. Allison Anderson Leu. Phone: 563-687-2490. allieleu@yahoo.com
  14. Looking for my father, Gerald Richard Riet. At deployment time, he lived in Salt Lake City, Utah. I do not know 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. 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. Raelene Eppard Phone: 801-389-6155. If you know him, or have any information about him, please email me at reppard@msn.com.
  15. Looking for Brian Dunn of New York, 8 Ball Ellis of Boston, Paul Barella of Sunnyvale, California. Platoon 279, Paris, Island 1975, 2nd Marine Division, FSSG, North Carolina, and anyone else who served with me in S.F. Matt Little. Phone: 207-247-2589. Email: lmattusmc@aol.com
  16. Looking for former Marine John Mitchell who was at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii from approximately 1997-1999. Tiffany Burnard. tburnard@wwgmc.com
  17. Looking for Ronald Chin 1970, 1st Amtrac Battalion, Supply Section, Camp Schwab, Okinawa. I found Roy Vosburgh and Rick Brandis. Peter. Amtrac1lvt@aol.com
  18. Looking for Marines who were members of Platoon 2042, D Co. 2nd RTBN Parris Island from June-August 1982.  A reunion is being planned for 2009.  Contact Paul Novak. platoon2042@gmail.com
  19. Looking for Marines who served at Barstow MCLB in September of 1980. Important "Medical" problem associated with that month. Corporal Doug Garza. Phone: 573-999-0215. Email: mizzouref@usa.com
  20. Looking for anyone who served in D 1/6 (1978) and G 2/6 (1979-1980). Gary Gruenwald. Phone: 240-367-3433. Email: usmcgman74@aol.com
  21. Looking for anyone from Platoon 24 at MCRD Parris Island 1957, or those who served at Camp Courtney (Ten Gan) 57 to 58 and Mag to 13 at Kadina Airbase, Okinawa. I want to catch to up with old friends. Larry Zazzera. Phone: 612-912-1675. Email: ljzazzera@yahoo.com
  22. Looking for Sgt. James Campbell. Last known Duty Station was MCRD San Diego 1972 to 1973. I was stationed with him at AMC at Camp LeJeune, NC 1972. He was also with the Air Wing at Camp Pendleton. Any help appreciated. Thank Recon. William M. Greenwalt. Phone: 306-668-3609. Email: recon532002@sasktel.net
  23. Looking for members of Platoon 287, E Company, MCRD, October 1981. Gene Brown. Phone: 940-872-5598. geneb43@sbcqlobal.net
  24. Looking for alumni of Delta Company, TBS, 1979. For those of you who remember me, I was the artist who did the cover to our class cruise book. Its been 25 years since we last met. I am just curious as to who of you out there are still serving, retired, or otherwise. Lets get in touch and find out what's been happening for all of us. Remember the HAWK! Semper Fi! 1st Lt. John F. Davies, USMC (R) retired. Email: blanche.mays@med.va.gov
  25. Looking for Richard "Chesty" Griffin. Rota Spain 1970 to 1973. Barry Kenty. Email: boston84@bellsouth.net.
  26. Looking for any survivors who can tell me more about the military experience post war, and what units were involved. My parents were refugees in WW2 in Shanghai, and after the war befriended Army Air Corps personnel stationed there. These folks encouraged my family to come to the US after the war.  Thanks. Arthur Swislocki, Department of Veterans Affairs, Phone: 925-372-2070. Email: arthur.swislocki@va.gov
  27. Looking for Marines who served with me in Parris Island in Platoon 232 during summer of 1963, and USMCR in Galveston, Texas with 3rd AMtracs from 1963, to 1972. David W. Earle. 225 293-3783. earlecompany@cox.net
  28. Looking for my friend, Bob Matson, who is a Viet Nam Veteran, or perhaps someone can suggest other websites that can help me find him. Thanks. J. Janus, Mother of a Marine! Phone: 301-345-7134. Email: curcioj1@comcast.net
  29. Looking to purchase a platoon book for Platoon 216 that graduated from the MCRD in Parris Island in May 1973. Staff Sergeant Hernandez was the Senior Drill Instructor. Sergeant Karl Baldwin. Phone: 781-643-2463.  karlbaldwin@comcast.net
  30. Looking for anyone who may have served with me in Vietnam from February 1968, to July 1968. I was with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines, 1st Marine Division in Quangnam Province, Danang and Cambodia. Ted Dening. Phone: 315-472-1591. Email: mr.mel82@hotmail.com
  31. Looking for men who served in India Company 3/4 during 1967 to 1968, RVN. I have located about twenty to three men so far. We have held three mini reunions and will have another one in June in Pensacola, Florida. Please contact David Turnage. Phone: 850-556-5397. Email: davidturnage@bellsouth.net
  32. Looking for anyone who served in the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 106's in Vietnam in 1968. Please contact POS at Phone: 724-587-3430. Email: delta@cobweb.net
  33. Looking for any information on Master Gunnery Sergeant "A.J." Avit Joseph Couvillion. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Sherri Dugas. Phone: 205-382-3474. Email: sheravonchow@yahoo.com
  34. Looking for former Marines who went through Parris Island platoon 283 May to Aug 1969 time frame. Also any Marines that were in L Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines in Camp Lejune, NC during 1970 to 1972 time frame. Mitchell Holmes. Phone: 361-961-2606 ext. 257. Email: mitchell.r.holmes@us.army.mil
  35. Looking for Marines who served at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California. The base was placed on the EPA Superfund list in 1990, closed in 1999, much of the contamination cleaned up by the Navy, and most of the land sold at a public auction in 2005. MWSG to 37 (EPAs Site 24) was the source of the trichloroethylene (TCE) toxic plume spreading off the base almost 3 miles. The soil and groundwater of MWSG to 37s 200 acres was contaminated with TCE and other chemicals. TCE is a carcinogen. Many Marines may have been exposed to this toxic chemical and have no knowledge of what hit them. See http://www.mwsg37.com/ for more details. Semper Fi. Robert J. O'Dowd. Phone: 856-783-5053. Email: consults03@comcast.net
  36. Looking for squadron members of HML to 367 who served from 1974 to 1975, under the command of Lt. Col. James R. Gentry. Please contact Jerry Tidwell. Phone: 951-787-8261. Email: jerryt3190@hotmail.com
  37. Looking for anyone who was at Boot Camp in San Diego from August 1961 to December 1961, or I-3-10 from 1963, to 1964. Just wondering if there is anyone left. RICH SKARSKI. Phone: 608-223-9307. madservice@decleene.com
  38. Looking for someone who knew my father, Corporal Glenn O. Brown, of Dallas, Texas. He enlisted in the Marines on December 7, 1942, in Dallas, Texas He was assigned to the 7th Recruit Battalion at the MCRD in San Diego. He then went to Camp Elliott and was assigned to Corps Transport VAC. He served with Howard Brown, of Dallas, and Sgt. Rollie Champion of Glendora, California. Please contact Glenda Jensen. Email: washxing2146@tradenet.net
  39. Looking for anyone who served with my father, Corporal Bill Turner, in the 12th Defense Battalion during World War II. My father passed away three years ago. He served in the pacific and never talked much about what he did during the war. I hope to obtain more information on this period of his life. I would appreciate your help in this endeavor. Bostelmandn@aol.com
  40. Looking for anyone from Platoon 325 who went through Boot Camp with me in 1959. We were some of the last guys to live in the old steel Quonset Huts in 3rd Battalion. DI's were Echler, Jacombe and Campbell. Would love to hear from any of the Platoon. Anybody know what became of Jack Lucus? He won the Medel of Honor on Iwo Jima. Lived in Winston to Salem, NC in the 50's to  to 60's. Great guy and great Marine. Used to lift cool ones with him at the old Varsity Grill on Polo Road. Email: WSGolfer@aol.com
  41. Looking for the family of PFC D.S.Bryant of 531 Engineer Shore Regiment. He was KIA on 6/6/1944 in the area of Utah Beach. Please contact me with any information. Email: helenwrend_@hotmail.com
  42. Looking for someone who worked with me in the Post Office at Cherry Point, NC. from April 1954 to 1955, I can remember his name only if I saw it again. There were just a few guys that worked in the Post Office then If only I could get some records that tells who worked there. One was PFC Robert C. Parish, the Marine who lived in the Mountains of North Carolina between Old Fort and Asheville, NC. Can some help me find these former Marines? Email: snookie36@webtv.net
  43. Looking for former Marines from Weapons Battalion. P.I. 1966 R.J.Kolkmeyer from Ohio, P.R. O.Neil from MA, D.W. Bud Koreny from WA, J.M. Kuchta From PA, F.W. Henning from MD, R.L. Hoffman from MO, and R.T. Duke from VA. Write to Bob Karlis, Email: BFLOCREEK@worldnet.att.net
  44. Looking for anyone who served with Marine Al (Alfonso S. Cantu) from Camp Pendleton, Calif. He served from February 1943 to December 1945. He raised me since I was 2 years old. He died in 1998. Mark Overstreet. moverstreet@sbcglobal.net
  45. Looking for Marines from 1st FLC/FSR Motor "T" who in early 1968 volunteered to go North to Dong Ha with FLSG to B with 5 tons, semi, tankers, and Kelly, the wrecker driver. Fun Times on the way up. Email: MTA3531@aol.com
  46. Looking for former Marine Corps buddies Jesus Torres from Harlingen, Texas, Pete Solis from Mercedes, Texas who were stationed with me at MCB Camp Pendleton, CA 1960 to 1963. Also looking for former buddies who were stationed with me at Marine Barracks, NAS, CC, Texas from 1963 to 1966, and in Vietnam, Hq. Co. 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, from 1966 to 1967. Also looking for George Ramirez from Arizona who was with me MCB, Camp Lejeune, 1967 to 1969. Also looking for our neighbors Jim Cuppy and Marie, and Bob Barron and his wife from Camp Lejeune 1967 to 1969. Semper Fi. mario.moreno@yahoo.com
  47. Looking for Platoon Book for platoon 76, Seventh Recruit Battalion, April 12, 1954. I am always thinking about my time in Boot Camp. I remember all the good times I had at Parris Island, S.C. There must be a book out there for me. I lost my book in Hugo. Hope someone out there can help me. Robert C. Parish. Email: snookie36@webtv.net
  48. Looking for Marines from Platoon 3033, "L" Co, 3rd Bn. MCRD San Diego, who graduated with me in June 1986. I was your "pract Pvt." for most of the time we were in boot camp. I want to know where my fellow Marines are today. Email: vu2akill@hotmail.com
  49. Looking for James Alexander who served with me at Hof Air Station in 1967 and 1970. Frank Jenik. Email: Jenco@st-tel.net
  50. Looking for Cliff Logan. We were together 79-80 A Company PI. He was from Colorado. cburtts@ec.rr.com
  51. Looking for anyone who may have served with my father, Cpl Bill Turner, in the 12th defense battalion during world war 11. My father passed away 3 years ago. I hope to obtain more information about this time of his life. Dad served in the pacific and never really talked much about his life at that time. Would appreciate it very much if anyone can help me in this endeavor Bostelmandn@aol.com
  52. Looking for info about my father whom I did not know. He was on Iwo Jima with the Marines. I was hoping perhaps someone who served with him might remember him or tell me how to find information about his Marine group. I met him for a few moments a few days before he died. He was very negatively affected by the war. pramze@wyoming.com
  53. Looking for Jack Mcloud (sp) possible first name: Herman. B Company, 3rd motors, 3rd Marine Division. Jack was blown up in a truck and suffered severe shrapnel injuries and broken ankles. He was medevac out of PhuBai. Mike Jonaitis (Vietnam 1964 to 1965). Please respond to Newaygo County Veterans Affairs, Marilyn Beaudry marilyn@co.newaygo.mi.us
  54. Looking Michael "Jim" Hinson. He joined the Marines around 1993. He was originally from Mulberry, Florida. Last known duty station: South Carolina. If anyone has any recent information about where he may be now, I would appreciate it. Kristy Childs. kcjckr8313@yahoo.com
  55. My husband (Robert L. Moore) was in Hotel Co., 2nd Bn., 4th MAR. He was in Operation Starlite in August 1965. We would love to hear from anyone who served with him, either in Viet Nam, or while he was still at Kaneohe MCAS—especially if anyone has pictures of him. Jean Moore, 4805 Conestoga Circle, Garner, NC 27529-9392 Jeantmsales@aol.com
  56. Looking for Marines Dave Conant, Frank Pitts, Jay De Groot, Steve Baker, Ron Moore, Rick Turner and Lt. Bagley who served with my husband, Scott Gibson, with the 1st and 2nd Battalion 1st Marines during the Vietnam war.  Scott was in Quang Tri Province, Da Nang, Hue, Ca Lu, and Khesan. This was the latter part of 1967 and most of 1968. He fought during the Tet Offensive in Hue in 1968. Scott returned home in 1968. If anyone recognizes the above names, please contact Scott at: HarleySRG@aol.com
  57. Looking for Marines who trained on Parris Island and Advanced Infantry Training at Camp Lejeune from June to Sept 1967. Michael J. Macaluso. MACAarch1@aol.com
  58. Looking for anyone who knew my cousin, Lance Cpl Robert V. Smith. He was killed in the 1979 fire at Camp Fuji. drlawing@prtcnet.com
  59. Trying to locate former Marine, Hal Moore, from Texas. He served with the 5th Marine Regiment in Korea 1951. Any help appreciated. His age is around 73. WSdovebird@aol.com
  60. My father, DUANE A.CONLEY, was at SAN DIEGO, 1952, PLATOON 285, passed away.  His Drill Instrucrors were: SGT.B.G.LEWIS, S/SGT. A.TARTER, and SGT.R.W.VARLEY. I do not know much about what he did while while serving with Marines. If anyone has information on my dad. please e-mail me. scconley921@hotmail.com
  61. Corporal Peter George Kelley, USMC, September 21, 1965, passed away on June 14, 2004. Dudit81@aol.com
  62. Looking to see if any WWII 1st Marine Division veterans are returning to Peliliu on the 60th anniversary of the invasion of that island. If so, I am trying to gather some of your brothers from the 81st Division to join you. September 2004 on Peliliu. Dr. John "Jay" Boyd, CMD Historian, 81st RRC (205) 795-1534, John.Alan.Boyd@us.army.mil
  63. Looking for Kenton Buckland who served with me at Yorktown,Virginia in 1962-63, and Kenton Buckland who served with me at Camp Lejune. North Carolina. murphyfam@access995.com
  64. Looking for information about Navy Corpsman Jack Shelton Blankenbaker, 1st. Engineer Battalion, who drowned on 7/30/52. Does anyone know where, why, or how this happened? davidthurston@webtv.net
  65. Looking for a Marine Bob Malone, who served with me at Subic Bay in the Philippines from 1968/69. We used to hang at the California Club. Anyone having info about him please contact Kenneth P. Alley. Telephone 209-931-9081. kenkoi1@msn.com
  66. Looking for veterans of the Third Marine Division. Join us for a reunion at Scottsdale, Arizona on September 7/11/04. The 21st. Regiment with Support Groups are planning a mini-reunion for September 10/04. 1942/1946. Third Marine Division Association. Contact John Powers at: 1400 Epley Street, Lufkin, Texas. Telephone: 75904-4927 936-632-5248. E-mail: jrpowers@cox-internet.com
  67. Looking for anyone who may have known Lieutenant Skelt (KIA Aug or Sept 1950), Sgt William Prosser (KIA Dec 1950). We boarded the USS Henrico in San Diego and left for the Pusan Perimeter. That first night out we lost 5 guys because they couldn’t keep their heads down. Duel N Jeans "Jeans" of B Co., 1st Marnes, 1st Marine Division. I was in Korea from August 1950, to Dec 1950. jeans@sierratel.com
  68. Looking for Bill Ebert, VMA-533 Squadron, Cherry Point, North Carolina, 1959-62. My uncle Bob Raplee's wife, Merilee reently passed away, and Bob would like to contact Bill. TLWasel@aol.com
  69. Looking for anyone who served with me at the MCRD Parris Island, 1st Battalion, Platoon 151, June-August 1973. Our Drill Instructors were GySgt's Doray and Ordway, Sgt's Kirschbaum and Hough. Also Looking for anyone who may have served with my grandfather, Verner A. Wilson, who served during WWII where he died on the island of Saipan. He had been in the Marines for 32 years when he died. He would have been a Senior NCO. My Mom would love to hear stories of him as she was 13 years old at the time. V. C. Huey. sgtvch@bellsouth.net
  70. Looking for Gunnery Sergeant Mays. I was an ROTC student at the University of Michigan from 61-65. The last two years I was a Marine option candidate and was commissioned May 1,1965. For these two years Gunnery Sergeant Mays was formally the assistant Marine instructor and informally my mentor. He stayed in Ann Arbor until at least 1967. I have tried finding him in various data bases to no avail. I would love to hear from anyone with information at FG@wallerlaw.com
  71. Looking for Brian Keith Smallwood, former recruiter from Greensboro, North Carolina (1985). I am not sure whether he is still serving. tina.duncan@duke.edu
  72. Looking for an old friend that I was stationed at Kef with. John Vanags, "Forward...never strait..." We lost contact after I got out.-nate, nate34@bright.net
  73. Looking for Marines who served with Headquarters Company, Force Troops, FMFLant during period 1962-66. Anyone interested in a reunion? Gary McDaniel gmcdaniel@elmore.rr.com
  74. Looking for anyone who served with my father with VMF 212 or VMF 113 from '42 through '46. He was on Engebi and Eniwetok. He used to be in contact with Col Bauer (son of Col Harold W. Bauer), but lost contact with him. Jim Clenney, LCDR, MSC, USN(Ret) at j2k2c4@juno.com
  75. Looking for anyone who served with USMC, Bravo Company, FLC, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Qua Viet, Con Thien, Camp Carroll, or LZ Stud, in South Viet Nam between March 1968 and June 1969. Company commander Capt. Moody, was wounded in May 1969 along with many fellow Marines. I would particularly like to hear from a corpsman who repaired my arm in a bunker at LZ STUD after an attack in late 1968. He was from Hawaii as I recall. I would also like to hear from Ray Ingram from Texas. r.pittenger@insightbb.com
  76. Looking for Marines who knew PFC Jans F. Hursey, Fox Co. 2/5, 1st Marine Division. PFC Hursey was killed on hill 56 on Sept. 23, 1950, while storming a machine gun nest, thus saving the lives of 9 other Marines. His Commanding Officer was also killed in this battle, and this is where the problem began. According to the government, his Commanding Officer did not nominate him for the Medal of Honor because the time period for being nominated for the MOH had expired. However, a later CO did nominate PFC Hursey for the Silver Star, and he was posthumously awarded this medal. I am presently in the process of upgrading his Silver Star to the MEDAL OF HONOR. I need help from anyone who knew PFC Hursey and can assist me in his endeavor. This Marine went far beyond the normal call of duty by giving his life so that 9 other Marines lives would be spared. PFC Jans Fredrick Hursey deserves the MOH. Roger D. Davis, Commandant of the Jans F. Hursey Marine Corps League, Slidell, Louisiana. Jarhead668@cs.com
  77. Looking for anyone who was in Echo 2/9 in 1976. Jeff Durbin. jdurbin268@aol.com
  78. L Company, 3rd Bn, 3rd Marines (Vietnam 65-66) will have a reunion in June. For more info contact Charlie Spillers at Charlie6a@aol.com
  79. Looking for John Schutt, served in VMGR-152, 75-76. Used to live in Mass. someplace. Randy Kath. moondog@indy.net
  80. Looking for all Marines who served at HQBN, HQMC, between 45-50. Vaugh DeBoever is planning a reunion later this year in DC. Please see our home page at http://www.feist.com/~campbell/marine for details. bigbud@ix.netcom.com
  81. Looking for long lost buddies from HMX-1 who served during the Nixon, and Ford regimes. Who remembers Ceasars Steak House with "Crazy Sally"? Whatever happened to "Woody Goodnight"? When was the last time you went through an OPAL drill? Anyone who knows, contact me. I'm especially looking for Mike Andrew, a Marine who turned into a Marine Biologist, and D.J. Daley who spent his whole Marine career drawing pictures. bascoj@cmt.anl.gof
  82. Looking for Marine buddies who served with me at the 6th Marine Corps District HQ office in Atlanta, in the Data Processing Section from 65-66.  CWO4 Jay Meadn17ms@baker.cnw.com
  83. Looking for anyone knowing whereabouts of Staff Sergeant Vincent Boddie, last know duty station was Camp Pendleton, Los Flores, 1st Tank Bn, 1st MarDiv. 87 was when I left for Camp Lejeune. His MOS was 1811 as was mine. He was prior Army. Originally from Poughkeepsie, or Peeksville, New York. T.E. Vormwald vormwald@knighted.com
  84. Looking for any Marine in the 8th Marines from 84-87. TowGunner1@aol.com
  85. Looking for friends who served with me. I was in boot camp at San Diego Plt 22, 1947, B Co, 1st Bn. 1st Mar Singtao China 48-49, B Co 1st Bn 6th Mar at Camp Pendleton 1949, B Co 1st Bn 5th Mar 49-50, H&S Co 3rd Bn 1st Mar Korea Sept 50 to Jan 51, Item Co. 3rd Bn 1st Mar Korea Jan 51 to Oct 51, CINCLANTFLT Hqtrs Norfolk 51-52, Trinadad BWI 52-53, I Co 3rd Bn 2d Mar Lejeune 54, Marine Corps Schools Quantico 55, DI 1st Bn Parris Island 57-59, B Co 1st Bn 6th Mar Lejeune 59-61, S-3 Op Chief 1st Bn 6th Mar Lejeune 62-63, Regt S-3 Op Chief 3rd Mar Okinawa 63-64, I&I Staff Meridian Miss 64-66, Delta Co 1st Bn 7th Mar Vietnam 66-67, 5th Med Bn 5th Mar Div 67-68. charles.carmin@ellinwood.com
  86. Looking for any Marines who served with me in Vietnam, during 70-71. I was with Kilo 3/1, and Lima 3/5, 1st MarDiv. Left on the USS Ogden in May 71 from Danang. My MOS was 0311 (carried M79) in the I-Corps area. I live on Martha's Vineyard Island, Mass. PO Box 1282, Vineyard Haven, Mass, 02568. Woody Williams. kilo@tiac.net
  87. Looking for Chief Richard Huddleston, and Charlie's "golf clubs". Last known duty station, 29 Palms. Charles and Pat Baker, sitesr@cts.com.
  88. Looking for friends whom we've lost touch with. Particularly looking for Robert (Bob) and Beth De Grave. Last know residence was in Highland, California. Also looking for Chief Richard Huddleston, and Charlie's "golf clubs". Last known duty station, 29 Palms. Charles and Pat Baker. 233 Rush Ave, Vista, Ca. 92084, (619) 724-1224 Email: sitesr@cts.com
  89. Looking for anyone who served with VMF-225 or VMF-235 during 1954 to 1956. VMF-225 was stationed at MCAF Edenton, NC and VMF-235 was stationed at Atsugi Japan. Also I would really like to find out what happened to Cpl. Clyde Galen Leichner. Sergeant Roger W. Barry. rbarry@gilligan.esu7.k12.ne.us
  90. Looking for former Marine James Genung (1970's). Last known duty station was NWS, Yorktown. Any info please contact DoubleT@ix.netcom.com
  91. Looking for three buddies in 339 I haven't seen in years. They are Richard Cuneo, Al Hefferman, and Eddie O'Reilly. Dick Regan, Platoon. 339, 1963 graduate P.I. Phone 315-536-0378. reganr@vivanet.com
  92. Looking for anyone who served with 3rd Recon Bn in Okinawa 71-72.  Please contact Michael Williams. It would be great to have a reunion or just catch up since then. mj153447@eee.org
  93. Looking for former members of FLSG/B, 66/72 who are not on the mailing list for info of the reunion. Also want to find my buddy T. Alvord, not sure of the hometown. Served in ChuLai in 66/67. Any info appreciated. Bruce Baker talis@gbn.net
  94. Looking for 1st Lt Joseph E. Furman. Most likely discharged in 89 or 90 in California. Very possible 29 Palms MCAS. Also, 1982 graduate of Southern Illinois University. May be in California or Louisiana. CArdagh@aol.com
  95. Looking for Jeff K. Gates, Helicopter pilot. Discharged 1/96. Last stationed at MCAS Tustin, HMM161, MAG 16, 3rd MAW. Hometown is Wichita, KS. If anyone knows Jeff or his forwarding address, please contact Joe Perri at 619-535-9505 x1592 or email jperri@pcsi.cirrus.com
  96. Looking for GySergeant James E. Zinn. He was in charge of the Kadena AFB motorcycle safety program up through 95. I believe that he was due to rotate back to the states, somewhere in South or East, within the past 6-10 months. Any info contact Michael Douglas. douglasm@mc.laafb.af.mil
  97. Looking for anyone who knew my father, Maj Charles J. (Jack) Seals. He was killed in a helicopter crash one week before his retirement on 7 Mar 75. Contact Jon Seals, 345 Davis Court, Park Hills, MO 63601. seals@leadbelt.com
  98. Looking for Sergeant. Joe Grotts. He used to be at Camp Lejeune, and the last I heard he was at Camp Pendleton. Also, Ray Cybulski. Last I heard he was stationed at Camp Lejeune but may be out now. Lori Babetski . babetsla@muc.edu
  99. Looking for anyone who served on Parris Island in June 1957, Platoon 179. Phil Lassiter, right guide. maxlass@198.79.62.2
  100. Looking for James Olsen. He was in Okinawa at Camp Foster with HQ Btry 2/12, 3rd MarDiv from around 89-90. He hung around Flemming and his girl from H&S. He was a Mechanic. He knows Staff Sergeant Ysasaga, Sergeant Rebone, and GySergeant Byers. If anyone knows where he is please email Douglas Stidham. axlrose@gnn.com
  101. Looking for anyone who finished recruit training with me at San Diego in Jan of 82. Platoon 1096, Senior DI Staff Sergeant Rivas, DI Sergeant Hernandez. Recruit training began 10/81. Jim Wood, Shelby, NC jwood@shelby.net
  102. Looking for PI Marines of platoon 304, Aug 53. Sergeant Hill was the DI and Cpl Tar or Tarr (boxer) was the assistant DI. Joe McGadden. mcgadden@quack.kfu.com
  103. Lookinf for old buddy Sergeant and finally Lt., A.O. Lussier Jr. We served together on Guam from 77-79. Lussier was a Chinese linguist who went on to become an officer of a mortar platoon. Lussier originally from S. Boston. Barry Jung, 3528 Shadowood Dr., Valrico, FL, 33594, (813) 681-9433. 103671.3556@compuserv.com
  104. Looking for any Marines who graduated from Plt 1068, "A" CO, 1st RTBN, in Sept of 83. I'm looking primarily for Rodney Dukes and Felix Chavez, who were both aviation supply Marines MOS 3072 or 6672, and reservist. I'm currently stationed at Iowa State University as the Asst Marine Officer Instructor. GySergeant Billy D. Stewart Jr. gunney@iastate.edu
  105. Looking for former Sergeant Arthur (Art) Cwiklinski who was stationed in the data processing section in Atlanta, GA in 1965. n17ms@baker.cnw.com
  106. Looking for former members who served with me in 1/1 RVN 65/68 who are not on the mailing list for 1/1 info. Also trying to find a former 1/1 scout. I believe last name is Koenig, better known as Hiney. Edward Dayton. EDayton@aol
  107. Looking for all Boots at San Diego in 1945, platoon 153, Platoon Sergeant S.B. Stevenson. The picture I have shows 60 of us. James R. Blake, formerly USMC 1025324, Milton Towers, 50 Mahoning St., Apt 110, Milton, PA 17847-1022. jblake@postoffice.ptd.net
  108. Looking for old friends in the Public Affairs field. My name was Sergeant Gausby. I was in Okinawa during 82-83, and Quantico PAO from 83-86. Anyone out there? Lt Kathy Costa, Capt Betsy Arends(Sweat), Sergeant Lissa Sauve. Please call me at 609-854-4966, or email at Gauz-bee@msn.com
  109. Looking for Marines or members of our sister services who served in the White House prior to or, after the creation of the White House Service Certificate, Presidential Service Badge/Certificate, or Vice Presidential Service Certificate/Badge to contact our membership office. Presidential Service Association, 163 Linwood St. Lynn, MA 01905-1218. James Roy, Director PRES. SERV@aol.com
  110. Looking for anyone who graduated from San Diego, in 1981, Plt 2069, H Company. Graduated fall of 81. Pickett123@aol.com
  111. Looking for Marines of H&MS-32, W/C 630. Anyone who served in this shop contact Staff Sergeant Rodrick (Red) Adams. adamsrs@TECNET1.jcte.jcs.mil
  112. Looking for former Marines Robert (Bob; Norge) Nowicki, Tom (TV) Good, and Richard Moffett. Nowicki and Moffett served in MAG16 in Hue, RVN, 1968-1969. Good was a UH1E Gunner and served in QuangTri at the same time. Ron Briggs. ron.briggs@wcom.com
  113. Looking for Marines who server in these units: 82-83 in VMFP-3 MCAS El Toro, 83-84 H&MS Group S-3 New River, 84-85 6th MAB Camp Lejeune. Particularly trying to locate BGen E.P. Looney Jr. (CG 6th MAB 84-85, Maj/LTCOL Robert Adelheml (ret) MOI at UNC Chapel Hill 84-86, and Wes Ireland, Aid-de-camp to General Looney. It would be great to hear from anyone who served wit me. James Wood, Shelby, N.C. jwood@shelby.net
  114. Looking for Marines who served with retired Col Wesley Fox who was awarded the Medal of Honor for service in Vietnam. I am gathering information for a book I intend to write. Contact Major Gene Duncan, USMC (ret) by email, or at 715 6th St., Boonville, MO 65233. gduncan@undata.com
  115. Looking for a friend stationed with me at HQ FMFLANT Comm Center, Camp Lejeune during 72-73. At that time he was a Cpl. Jose "Joe" Montoya. He is from Las Cruces, New Mexico. I last contacted him in 1980 when he was at El Toro. He became a "lifer" but I don't know if he put in 20 or 30 years. If anyone has any idea of his whereabouts please contact Steve Brooks, 181 Colonial Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, (W) 208-522-6645, (H) 208-525-3773. sbrooks@eaglerock.if.scientech.com
  116. Looking for Leroy Richard (John) Henry. He graduated from New Smyrna Beach High School in Florida 1976. We think he was/is in the Marine Corps Marching Band. Our class reunion is going to be over the Labor Day weekend. Please try and come or email me. Cathy McLaughlin. CathyMac2@aol.com
  117. Former Marine looking for anyone who served with VMA-211 from mid 88 to late 93. Specifically, GySergeant (last known rank) Daryl J. Bugarin, last seen heading for Hawaii (finally). Contact Staff Sergeant B.D. Levin at this address. 4261 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714 (520) 741-6101 mblev@azstarnet.com
  118. Looking for anyone from 3rd Platoon, 1st Bn, 4th Marines, Charlie Co, who served in 1973 with Sergeant Varner, Capt Kiley, Rowland, Johnny Ray, Tony, Gattis, Steaker, Guitteriez, Joe Flowers, Cpl George, or Nave. My name is John Fox, aka Brooklyn. Get in touch at 140 E. 2nd St, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11218, JOrei22384@aol.com
  119. Looking for GySergeant Camp, USMC Retired. My name is 1st Sergeant Charles R. Fulk, USMC Retired. GySergeant Camp's last know address was Beaufort, SC in July of 76. cfulk@iserv.net
  120. Looking for Cpl's Dean M. Scully and James D. Atwood. Served in Vietnam 67-68 with 1/4. Also Joe Wiggins and Harry Steele. Mike Cook tamsco@lightspeed.net
  121. Looking for two Marines, who may still be on active duty. I served with both in VMA-211 on a WestPac Tour. Their names are Captain Tim Abe and Warrant Officer Tom Galitello. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. vma211@aol.com
  122. Trying to find Ballard Von McCleskey, last know rank Corporal, with Motor-T stationed at San Diego, Ca., Marine Base. Would like to know if he's still in or has moved on. Victor Young, vyoung@oats.farm.niu.edu
  123. Looking for Sergeant Major Richard Shuler, last known duty station MCRS Charleston, Charleston, W.V. from about 86-89. cliffelvis@aol.com
  124. Looking for GySergeant Ron Briles (rank in 83) MOS 7051. Last I heard he was at Cherry Point MCAS in the Crash Crew. He made a big impression on my career choice after I got out due to his professionalism in his duties. Would just like like to contact him and inform him of what career I'm in and ways to improve. (fire training officer for a large rural county w/small airport). I also would like to hear from any of the other Crash Crew I served with. "THEY CRASH, WE DASH". Isaac (Ike) R. Diehl, Rt 2 Box 117a, Weyers Cave, Va. 24486. ffdiehl@rica.net
  125. Looking for anyone who served with me in 3/3 in Hawaii from 75-77.  James Groves. groves@smartnet.net
  126. Looking for Richard E. Venola. He was a 1st Lt when he left our platoon. I want to thank him personally for all that he did for TOW Plt., 6th Marines while he was there 87-88. Semper Fi, Lt. Todd Smith todd.smith@mindspring.com
  127. Trying to contact Corporal Gary Brown, 3rd MarDiv. he was a radioman at Sukeran and Camp Mercy, Okinawa from 1958-1960. Originally from Newport, Washington. Mike. mlmora@aol.com
  128. Looking for James E. Whitman, Gunnery Sergeant, MOS 1811, who was stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, then sent to Washington State for I&I duty as a MGySergeant with a Tank Bn. Last time I knew of his location was late 1988. I served with him, and was in for 14 years. Any other info you need from me please contact Michael B Barnum, 17C Baldwin Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550. ptbarnum@albany.net
  129. Looking for Louis Ortega. This Marine served with me at 29 Palms CA from 86-89. We were in the Drum and Bugle Corps together. Last known whereabouts were in San Francisco area. Please email at bellisle@terracom.net
  130. Looking for anyone who was in bootcamp at MCRD San Diego during Oct-Dec 1977 in Lima Company. I think it was Plt 3123. Just trying to see if anyone else is still on active duty from that bunch. My Drill Instructors were Staff Sergeant Bowie, Staff Sergeant Powers, Staff Sergeant Mills, and Sergeant Nice (not!) if that helps. GySergeant Martin J. Schaefbauer. trapper@primenet.com
  131. Looking for Marines who were in 3/7 Motor-T from 81-84 M.O.T. Lt McEwin, Gunny Salines, Sergeant Pelipew, Cpl Gilbert and all the gang. Gary Reavis Jr. reavisjr@pcocd2.intel.com
  132. Looking for WW2 Buddies that remember Elmer Beyerle. He was in the Fourth Division, island hopping, after he spent some time as a trainer in San Diego. Bud Beyerle, 1st MarDiv, and Garland Beyerle are his brothers. If anyone remembers them too! Inge Formenti. formenti@hpl.hp.com
  133. Looking for Staff Sergeant John Simmons. We were stationed at H&HS MCAS Cherry Point from 82-84. He has 4 sons. One of them I am the Godfather to. His name is Nathan. He is originally from Massachusetts. Herman Isaza. vfzp97a@prodigy.com
  134. Looking for any Khe Sanh buddies who served there around 1966-1967, or any others after this time, FLSG-A, FLC, all others to talk to about the Base. James Wodecki. pjames@net.com
  135. Looking for Marines who served with 1st MAW during Vietnam. You are invited to join the 1st MAW Association. Vietnam Service. Reuinions every 2 years, newsletter, and 1st MAW Vet Locator. Mini Reunion every Nov 10 & 11th in DC. 1st MAW Assn - Vietnam Service, PO Box 7240, Freeport N.Y. 11520. joeta@postoffice.ptd.net
  136. Looking for Darren P. Schoof, who served with 3/2, in 2nd MarDiv., CLNC, on or about 87-90. Was a Corporal when I knew him. Tall, skinny, goofy SOB! Contact Archibald W. Campbell (former Corporal), at archie@synopsys.com
  137. Looking to plan a reunion with a large group of former Marines from the 1964-1970 era in the Oceanside area. Interested parties please contact Steve Gallison, 1 Romanoff Court, Baltimore, Md 21234, LJUA93A@prodigy.com
  138. Looking for former Marine Thomas Arthur Bridges. He joined in late '61 or early '62. He was last seen at the Memphis Naval Air Station in '62. Tom's high school (Ankara American High School, Ankara, Turkey) is having a reunion in August. Would like to have him attend. Dennis Wilson, dwilson@dwilson.seanet.com
  139. Looking for anyone who served with Bravo Platoon, 1st 8" Howitzers in Vietnam 69 and 70. I am particularly interested in anyone knowing the whereabouts of Robert "Bob" Wesley, Thomas Michael (Maddog) Milovich or Gregory "Duck" Duckworth. Please advise at: H9692@aol.com
  140. Looking for anyone who may have served with me at Parris Island in Platoon 591 during Nov-Dec 1944. I served in a MP detachment on Ford Island in 1945. I would like to hear from any of my fellow leathernecks. Anyone who served in either of the above detachments please contact Forest H. Hendricks (Frosty). fhendri@ibm.net
  141. Looking to link up with any former buddies or X Recon Types. Any Help is appreciated. Bill Vick. 2nd Force Recon (57-59). billvick@ipa.com also www.ipa.com/ipa/bvick
  142. Looking for anyone who served with me in Platoon 1069 MCRD San Diego 7/71. H&MS-13 Mcas El Toro 73-75. D.I. MCRD San Diego 75-76 and MCC-3 Calibration Lab MCAS (H) Tustin 76-77. Former Staff Sergeant Mark Camp (71-77). markcamp@mindspring.com
  143. Looking for my buddy. His last name is Duke. He and I were wounded on Sept 16, 1944 on the island of Peleliu. He would have been born between 1924-1927. Our unit was the 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion, K Company. He would have had the rank of Pvt. or Pfc.  If anyone knows how I can find him please contact Fred K Fox. worldc@sam.neosoft.com
  144. Looking for Terry Reed or Reid, Staff Sergeant, 1967 Vietnam. Please mail me Frank DuShane at warhurst@mail.novagate.com Also, looking for Oscar A Beaulieu, 1974-1981 Okinawa and Memphis Contact Archie Warhurst at warhurst@mail.novagate.com
  145. Looking for friends of 1st Sergeant Raymond Arnold Griffin, born on 6 May 22, retired from the Corps in 1969. He died on April 13, 1973. He has two boys who were very young when he was on active duty, and fairly young when he died. His family would like to contact friends of their dad. Please send info to: Nell Griffin, 200 N. El Camino Real #155 Oceanside Ca 92054. (619) 757-2899. sitesr@cts.com
  146. Looking for Marines who served in 1/7 MarDiv in "Death Valley" Aug 69. The Army unit they came to help was mine! Also, looking for Dong Ha Marines from early 68, who were aided by 3/21st 196th LIB. My unit 4/31st, 196th LIB is the old Army "Polar Bear" regiment. I was a SSG Medic in 69 and linked with Marines a few times. Joseph "Doc" Kralich. DUSTOFF@gnn.com
  147. Looking for Marines who were stationed at Little Creek Amphibious Base during the period of April 85 thru April 87. Cpl Shawn Blocker, LCpl's David Mateo, and Calvin Williams, and PFC Diane Holmes. Please reply to tcronin@dttus.com
  148. Looking for Sergeant Bob Resner and Sergeant Gerry Sonje (Cossack). Last seen "C" Company, 1st Recon Bn in 1977. I was the crazy Australian who served, fought and drank with them. I'm back in Australia and its time to catch up and sink a few cold ones. Any positive sightings phone Chris Stear 61412997000, or Email at avion@werple.net.au
  149. Looking for Ron Bates, who served with 3/9, 3rd Division from 1968-1969 in the field with Alpha Command. We spent more time being hungry and cold together along with all the other Marines. Sergeant David "The Animal" Jacobsen, Tucson, Az., euler@theriver.com
  150. Looking for former Staff Sergeant Ralph E. Garrison. Last known location was MCB Quantico. End of tour about 1967. He left with wife Brenda for Hollywood, Florida. Rich Schmalzbach. RichS@aol.com
  151. Looking for Corporal Rich A. Reynolds. Last stationed in 1971 with MAG-16, in Tustin, California. Known to be from Wahoo, Nebraska. Also looking for anyone from Platoon 3055, out of San Diego in 1968. Cpl R. L. Jones. djones@onramp.net
  152. Looking for anyone who served with me at Cherry Point, NC (MCAS) and assigned to the MTDS section from 1980 to 1983, and anyone else who was assigned to the C&E section during that time. Staff Sergeant Mike "Ski" Krawczyk. damien@netnet.net
  153. Looking for members of platoon 1065, Alpha Company, 1st Bn, MCRD San Diego that graduated in Nov 81. I am currently a Staff Sergeant in the reserves in Newburgh, NY attached to MALS-49, Det-B, supporting VMGR-452. I am currently trying to re-unite this platoon for our 15 year anniversary. This includes our former Drill Instructors. Anyone knowing information regarding members of this platoon please contact me. Your help would be appreciated. (212) 327-8118. chiechl@rockvax.rockefeller.edu
  154. Looking for Edward Leist, 3rd Recon Bn, Ona Point, Okinawa during 74-75. Edward Leist is originally from Pa. but I heard he had moved to the northwest part of the US, somewhere in Washington, or Oregon. Any info please contact Eddy "Spot" Espaillat litefoot@aksi.net
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