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- Another day in War
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Peekaboo, We See You!: After finding a suitable "harbor site", the team hunkers down for the night. I set out trip wires/claymores and slithered back to my position within the site. This particular site was located in a elevated position making it difficult to overrun in case the enemy (instructors) decided to come at us tonite. As a general rule, our team is meant purely for reconnaissance, not C...OMBAT, therefore initiating contact by small arms is very risky, considering the small amount of firepower. The mission may be compromised and …
Read More - My Grandfather
- My Grandfather I stumbled upon your site today when I was looking for more pages on the Sixth Marine Division. Well, I am glad to say I found your site. I am surprised that of all the old salts I have talked to from the Striking Sixth haven't posted within this section. So here I go with my attempt if you accept submissions from family members of the Sixth Marine Division. My grandfather Hyman Dan Daniels became a Marine on January 29, 1942, after one year with the Army. He wanted …
Read More - DECORATIONS
- DECORATIONS IWO JIMA Medal of Honor-15 Navy Cross-102 Distinguished Service Star-1 Silver Star-340 Legion Of Merit-11 Distinguished Flying Cross-9 Navy Marine Corps Medal-3 Bronze Star-738 Air Medal-8 Letter of Commendation-95 Purple Heart-9,925 VIETNAM Medal Of Honor-2 Navy Cross-8 Distinguished Service Start-Not Known Silver Star-81 Legion Of Merit-13 Distinguished Flying Cross-Not Known Navy Marine Corps Medal-Not Known Bronze Star-497 Air Medal-Not Known Letter Of Commendation-Not Known Purple Heart-Not Known
- MARINE COMBAT CASUALTY BREAKDOWN
- MARINE COMBAT CASUALTY BREAKDOWN IWO JIMA D-Day, Feb. 19th KIA/DOW-566 Wounded-1,755 Fatigue-99 Total-2,240 Feb. 20th-24th (Through Suribachi) KIA/DOW-1,039 Wounded-3,741 Fatigue-558 Total-5,338 Feb. 25th-Mar. 10th (Up The Middle) FIFTH DIVISION KIA/DOW-1,098 Wounded-2,974 Fatigue-220 Total-4,292 THIRD DIVISION KIA/DOW-831 Wounded-2,241 Fatigue-491 Total-3,563 FOURTH DIVISION KIA/DOW-848 Wounded-2,836 Fatigue-391 Total-4,075 Mar. 11th-26th (Mop-Up) FIFTH DIVISION KIA/DOW-638 Wounded-1,640 Fatigue-122 Total-2,400 THIRD DIVISION KIA/DOW-207 Wounded-505 Fatigue-53 Total-765 FOURTH DIVISION KIA/DOW-226 Wounded-442 Fatigue-52 Total-720 Grand Total KIA/DOW-5,453 Grand Total WOUNDED-16,134 Grand Total FATIGUE-1,986 Overall TOTALS-23,573
- Components of the Fifth Marine Division
- Components of the Fifth Marine Division IWO JIMA Headquarters Battalion 26th Marine Regiment 27th Marine Regiment 28th Marine Regiment 13th Marine Regiment 5th Engineer Battalion 5th Pioneer Battalion 5th Tank Battalion 5th Service Battalion 5th Motor Transportation Battalion 5th Medical Battalion 5th Amphibian Tractor Battalion 5th Joint Assault Signal Battalion 2nd Armored Amphibian Tractor Battalion 3rd Armored Tractor Battalion 11th Amphibian Tractor Battalion 5th Marine Observation Squadron 6th Marine War Dog Platoon 27th Replacement Battalion 31st Replacement Battalion 3rd Platoon 2nd Laundry Company VIETNAM 26th Marine Regiment 27th Marine Regiment 13th …
Read More - CommPlt, HqCo, 1stBn, 23rdRegt, 4thMarDiv
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Pulled in from field exercise VJ Day 1945. Dirty faces from Maui dust riding in back of 6x6. CommPlt, Hqco, 1stBn, 23rdRegt, 4th MarDiv. Maui, Territory of Hawaii. John E. Godwin, MSGT USMC Ret
- World War II - 4th Marine Division
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World War II, 4th Marine Division Tinian 1st Marine Division Okinawa North China Duty 45-46 David Mervine
- Red Patch Marines
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Unfortunately, I had to relinquish my command prior to their "Call to Glory". Nonetheless, I feel very much a part of this fine group of men and their families and wish to share their past and present with you and your readers. A Company, 4th LSB, Seattle, WA Desert Storm. A Company / H&S Company, 4th Landing Support Battalion, 4th FSSG, 4th Marine Division, Seattle, Washington, Wayne Bell LtCol USMCR (Retired)
- 4th Marine Division Monuments
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Sgt. Grit, I thought you would like to see the new 4th Marine Division Monument put up this week. It sits at the "Veterans Memorial" Eisenhower Park, East Meadow N.Y. The 1st Marine Division Association also has a beautiful monument there. Best Regards, John Ratomski
- I felt I should send this to you for your BS page
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In the 11 years that I have been in our beloved Corps, I have never served with a better crew. These Devil Dogs went to CAX with only a notion of what a real machinegunner could do. While we were there, each of these marines performed admirably leaving behind their foolish notions and taking with them a found purpose. I could never imagine serving with a better group of men. Bottom Left to Right: Professor, Old Dirty D, Jocky, Horseteeth, and Little Guns. Top Left to Right: Sgt Wolf, Cleaver, …
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