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THIS WEBSITE IS VERY GOOD.VERY DETAILED AND I HAVENT SEEN ONE LIKE IT ANYWHERE AROUND.

sheila glassgow - 12/19/00 01:47:02
My Email:sglassgow@yahoo.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: searched on net

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my step-father was m.c. "plum" plumley, was a col with carlson's raiders. i can't find much information about him. does any one have any stories? he had been the first president of the raiders' association. he died in 1981. in the raiders' newsletter after he died, he was referred to as "beloved." i sure would appreciate any information i could get on him during that period, what contribution he had. thank you!

Ty Jennings - 12/19/00 01:45:36
My Email:TYDAT@aol.com

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What happened to Lt. (later Col.) Torgenson (spelling)who landed on Gavutu, 8-7-42 with Raiders? One hell of a fighting Marine - Saw him last in Brisbane in late 1942. I was coxswain on USS Crescent City and made landings at Guadalcanal and Tulagi and lat r was in Boat Pool at Lunga Point on Guadalcanal until February, 1943. Have wondered all these years what happened to Torgerson - he had "quite a way" with dynamite and Japanese "Cave Dwellers" on Gavutu

Tom Hollowed - 12/14/00 02:13:11
My Email:tomh@reresources.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Raider Research

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Dan, I only found out two weeks ago that my father, PFC Robert "Bob" Hollowed, was a Marine Raider (2C) in WWII. He died in 1988. The history is simply amazing, and I feel a tremendous sense of debt and gratitude to those veterans involved. They sacrificed the r lives in such places as Tulagi, Makin, Midway, Guadalcanal, New Georgia, and Bougainville (etc.), for what we have today. Are there any of the "old salts" from Hal Throneson's C Company still around? My family would love to hear from you, and what you went through. Gung-ho! Sincerely, Tom Hollowed

Joyce Passalqua - 11/28/00 10:39:09
My Email:tonyandme@hotmail.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Searching and searching

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You have a great information site.Want everyone to know..MY BROTHER IS COMEING HOME..He was a Raider on Makin,Aug of 42..OUR THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS MADE THIS HAPPEN...

Bill Parker - 11/19/00 03:54:51
My Email:bparker@eaznet.com

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Gunny I forgot yo say that my cousin was KIA Guam with the 22nd Marines and another one KIA Sept 51 with Wpns co 1/5, It is in the blood. Semper Fi Bill Parker Sgt USMC 52/55

bill parker - 11/19/00 03:34:23
My Email:bparker@eaznet.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: surfin & Gunny Gaines

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Gunny I was too young for WWII and almost too young for Korea, but got there anyway. Have an autographed copy of "The Big Yankee" in my heart I could have been a Raider. God bless you. Pray your operation on the 17th is a total success. Will pray for you right now, ause I have learned that Jesus hears my prayers. Bill Parker Sgt USMC 52/55

David W. Pearson - 11/17/00 15:09:08
My Email:pearsondw@nswccd.navy.mil
How'd You Find Out About Us?: search the web

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It's great to have actual participants write their experiences of meaningful historic events. This is important in that the facts are more correct than those that can be collected by a historian 50 years after everyone has passed. It is also important be ause you can pass judgement on the trainning the Marine Corps provides.

Erin (McCOY) ARELLANO - 11/16/00 01:20:20
My Email:arellano14@juno.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Just searching

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Last night over dinner, my sister, brother and I began to talk about my dad. He was a Marine. He didn't talk a lot about it, around us kids, and when he did, he relied on book and movie plots. It was like he didn't want to remember. Now he is gone, and e can't ask him anything. We have requested his records, but the government moves slowly, and I thought maybe someone would read this note who possibly knew my dad. What I do know is that he was in the Recon. Co., 2nd Marine Division. I was told he was in Merrill's Marauders. My sister recently received a letter from a Marine who said our dad was a gunnery sergeant in the Raiders. So many stories, too many to sort ou . Our dad was Wade Clinton McCoy, and served in the CBI theater, but was also re-upped, so may have served elsewhere. Whether the CBI was his 1st or last service, I'm not sure. Anyone out there who can help, please contact me! Thanks!

O.J. "Bud" Bridenstine - 11/03/00 21:51:37
My Email:bbridenstine@terraworld.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Internet search

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Good coverage as I made most of the landings mentioned. One rememberance was the first night on Yontan airfield. A Jap plane circled and landed a short distance from our group. The pilot got out of his plane and of course was downed immediately. However, though the plane had several hundred rounds fired into it's main body and enjine it continued to to run for several hours. I was with Hdq. Co. 1st Bn. 4th Marines. We landed April 1, 1945 and I was WIA May 21, 1945.

Gary L. Craig - 10/10/00 21:00:00
My Email:gcraig@datalinkc.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: My Father

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My father, Charles H. Craig, was a member of the original Raiders and was always proud of that. I had finally talked him into going to a reunion (and I was going to attend with him) when he came down with cancer and died in 1982. Some of the fellows use to stop at our house in Fairfield, Il when I was small and sti around telling war stories all night - seemed like they never got there before midnight. I have heard many of the stories first hand from men who were there and it amazes me that any of you ade it. I have heard about Guadal Canal, Bloody Ridge, Lunga Ridge and Henderson Field, clearing the caves and fighting tree to tree through the swamps. He was proud that he was a Marine and especially a Raider and I am too. He met my mother, Althea Ma oun Craig, after he had been wounded and sent back to the states. She was a Marine and they met in San Diego. She is still alive and a active member of the Womens Marine organization. She travels world wide with them. I am not sure what their title is Her e-mail address is acraig22@hotmail.com and she is still very interested in the Corps. I thought you might like a update on one of your own. Simper Fi

RayHoyt - 09/27/00 22:53:48
My Email:snackray@hotmail.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: searching for info about my grandfather - same name

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I'm currently serving in the Air Force. I'm looking for info containing rosters of the Raiders. My grandfather served with the Raiders. I'm looking for anything in which might have his name, Raymond James Hoyt, -If you can, please help me. My father a d I have been searching for any info available!

Gary A Ellis - 09/17/00 22:18:05
My Email:GEllis01@msn.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Web Surfing

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I am an Honorary member of the Marine Raider Association since my dad died on 07 Sept 1997. His name was Ray J. Ellis and was with 2/4, He knew Jimmy Roosevelt personally and was the driver for Edson. He survived Guadalcanal but was machine gunned in both legs while on Makin Island. He often talked about making spears out of bamboo and putting TNT in the front section and throwing them into caves. He also said that he threw a grease gun up into a palm tree and got a Thompson because the grease gun was a piece of crap... Anyone knowing my dad please reply...thx

LCpl J.N. Williams - 09/13/00 04:47:28
My Email:jnw323@yahoo.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Search Engine

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A.James Gemignani - 09/11/00 20:57:13
My Email:ajgusmc@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: marine friend Elmer Mapps

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I will spend some time and review your material and what I have already seen,I will enjoy it all vey much.Altho I am not a Raider ( I tried to get into Carlason Raider's after my boot camp in March 1942 but they were filled up and would not except and mor enlistees ) I want to thank my Raider friend Elmer Mapps to introducing me to your page.

Tim McNamara - 09/07/00 22:48:04
My Email:motrhed3@hotmail.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Gunny G's links

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Hq Bn 2 MarDiv, 82-86 Excellent Site. Keep up the good work, and hoping for a speedy recovery Dan. God bless and be well

Warren Campbell/pops - 09/02/00 02:00:21
My Email:warren-campbell@usa.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: surfed the net

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The Marine Corps history is and always will be my love thank you for such a page/site Once A Marine Always A Marine

Harry Brooks - 08/21/00 23:59:17
My Email:troutlies@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Don Harn

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I was the organizer of the 1997 Explorer's Club Flag expedition to Butaritari.Stan Gadja was a part of this adventure,and it was Stan who found the skeleton that was I D'd as a caucasian at least 6'0 tall. I hope to see you inChicago. Great web site!

Nancy Jolly - 08/21/00 00:11:53
My Email:nancjolly@rcn.com

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James C. Marsh jr. - 08/16/00 02:40:20
My Email:marsh@iquest.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: My sis Jeanne

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I am so thrilled to read this! I knew you had some "exciting" experiences in WWII, but I thought I would never hear much about much. Great website Dan!

J. F. Lamon Jr. - 08/10/00 07:38:34
My Email:THECHIEF1@peoplepc.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: brousing

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2nd. generation Marine.I believe my father John F. Lamon served with raiders on Bougenville, possible 2nd. Raiders.Need help varifying. Thanks! SIMPER FI!

J. F. Lamon Jr. - 08/10/00 07:38:28
My Email:THECHIEF1@peoplepc.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: brousing

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2nd. generation Marine.I believe my father John F. Lamon served with raiders on Bougenville, possible 2nd. Raiders.Need help varifying. Thanks! SIMPER FI!

Jeanne Marsh Stahl - 08/08/00 21:25:08
My Email:jeanne.stahl@morrisbrown.edu
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Uncle Dan told me!

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Just check things out! I found the information and photos enjoyable! Love to Uncle Dan and Aunt Flo.

Kate McNeal - 07/22/00 16:52:32
My URL:http://www.networksplus.net/kate
My Email:klm92151@yahoo.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Al Parks-he is married to my husbands cousin

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I LOVED your site. As the proud daughter of William A. Schwark, Jr. USMC Carlson Raider, 2nd Batt. 3rd Marines. I have been trying to find out more information. I am also married to a former Marine. As soon as I find all my dad's information, maybe I ould still find some buddies of his. He passed away Mar16 1998. I miss him dearly. I have a few photos of him that I could share. Thanks for the great site, Kate McNeal

Edna Reynolds - 07/15/00 03:30:27
My Email:ednar3@juno.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Daughter

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Just here to say Hi! Keep up the good work

Sgt Robert Maxfield - 07/03/00 01:38:32
My Email:ennius1@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: luck

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I served with easy company original 1st Raiders Tulagi and Guadal Canal:Aug7-Oct15 1942 I am interested in information regarding members of this company,especially residing in NY state. Please send information to my nephew's e-mail ennius1@aol.com Thank you, Robert

mark - 07/02/00 18:41:17
My Email:bonner@konnect.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: web search

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I am a Air Force E-4 stationed at Kadena AB,Okinawa Japan. I am a avid war buff and have found a few helmets, gas masks, life jackets and even a M-1 carbine! I have dove all the landing beaches and have pictures of a couple of sunken amtracks off of the y mitan beach head. if you have any good descriptions of locations you want a modern picture of let me know!!

Joseph G. Micek w - 06/28/00 19:32:16
My URL:http://www
My Email:jgmicekww2 spacif @webtv.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: From friends i the Raiders

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I was with the Americal Division durimg the Guadalcanal Campaign. I am the editor of the "Guadalcanal Ecoes" that goes outquarterly to 3,300 members in the Guadalcanal Campaign Veterans Association. I enjoy your site very much. Well done. My good friend Dr.Erv Kaplan was in the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion on Guadalcanal.

Stephen C. Demko - 06/28/00 16:40:45
My Email:demkocontractor@msn.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Under "Marines"

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Zeke - 06/27/00 13:52:14
My Email:U047@aol.com

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Keep up the great work we need more web sites like this to educate the future generations so they would know more than just rock , jackson mike, or the rest that did nothing for this country. Semper Fi

Ken Merkel - 06/27/00 04:23:30
My Email:kmerkel@unomaha.edu
How'd You Find Out About Us?: GunnyG's Website Sent Me

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I'm looking forward to viewing your website. I'll get back with my impressions and comments after reading through it. Ken Merkel Formerly: Corporal, USMC Korean Era

R.Campfield - 06/22/00 03:42:29
My Email:rmcam@hotmail.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: link at few.com

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I'm a former Marine thought your site was pretty cool I served with c1/9& w1/2 and barrack's duty in Hawaii& UK I was in from 1979-1985 Semper Fi Mike

Jimmy J. Smith - 06/16/00 15:41:39
My URL:http://www.frontierbodyshop.com
My Email:frontier@peoplepc.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: 6th div reunion-Amarillo,tx

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Dad-Abner Joe Smith jr-was a Raider. I feel this site is a tribute to not only him-but to all of you. Thanks Dan for keeping the Raiders memory alive for future generations.

Jimmy Joe Smith - 06/16/00 01:40:54
My URL:http://www.frontierbodyshop.com
My Email:frontier@peoplepc.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: at 6th division reunion

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this looks great-i cant wait to tell my mom and family about it!!

Sam Alberg - 06/14/00 22:30:42
My Email:alberg@feist.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Websearch on Raiders

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Great site and a well deserved tribute to a gallent group of men. My father, Wiley E. Alberg, was trained as a Raider in San Diego and saw action on Guam, Emaru and Okinawa where he earned a Purple Heart by enemy fire. He was exremely proud to be a Marine Thank you for keeping this very important part of American history available to all.

John C. Gavnik - 06/13/00 01:54:58
My Email:Margjohn1@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: marinelink

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Semper Fi Marines! It was a pleasure to check out your website. I send a hearty Semper Fi to my Marine brothers. Keep up the good work!!

Francis Bud Healy - 06/11/00 12:27:31
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Bob Huntoon

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1st Platoon, Baker co., 1st Battalion, 6th marines. Alive and healthy in Fla. Great web. page. Well done! Any of us out there? Semper Fi.

Barry Gilliland - 06/07/00 06:54:37
My Email:bgilliland@msn.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: looking for Raider history

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I have been looking for several days and many hours to find anything on my uncle Huey McSweeney who was a raider in 1943, KIA in New-Georgia. Please help and thank you very much for your web site, I'll keep it alive and God bless you for your service to t is country. Barry

Ray Maloy - 06/06/00 23:51:53
My Email:rmaloy@iopener.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Researching Book

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Good work...Hang in there! Semper Fi. Captain Raymond Lee Maloy, USMC (ret) Milton, FL

Linda Schrier - 05/26/00 12:34:12
My URL:http://NONE
My Email:bigfoot@dellnet.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: surfed in from Gunny's site

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I have just finished reading your accout of the retaking of Guam and the taking of Okinawa. I'm a R.N.,34 yrs. an R.N.--I KNOW ABOUT THE SHIELD. But I can not, in my worst nightmares imagine the experiences you chronical.My husband was in Viet Nam, his sh eld is forever fixed. Now, after 30 yrs. of marriage, I understand why. God Bless you, I commend you on your integrety, I hope no one ever has to experience that again. Linda

Linda Schrier - 05/26/00 09:54:32
My URL:http://NONE
My Email:bigfoot@dellnet.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: surfed in from Gunny's site

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My Dad was in Guam summer 1944. He never spoke of his WW2 experiences. He was in China 1929- 1933 in USMC-Peiping. This site has been amazing for me to see how things were. I thank you so much for giving this war a personal face. Semper Fidelis Linda Schrier

Mike Lee - 05/22/00 16:34:54
My Email:rohonam@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Me Dad

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Forgot to add: Good friend of Ed McNally who served and was wounded at Guadalcanal. His son, Ed Jr., USMC KIA January 31, 1968 during Tet. Ed Sr. alive and well. He asked me to send his best.

Mike Lee - 05/22/00 15:50:37
My Email:rohonam@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: From me Dad (WW2 vet)

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Outstanding site, Dan. I'm not a raider but I did serve as a Navy Hospital Corpsman in country June 69-June 70. Echo 2/9, 3rd MarDiv "Hell in a Helmet". Now working for twenty years at VA Medical Center, still helping all vets. Once a corpsman, always corpsman, especially if you were bush corpsman for any Marine outfit. "Doc Roho". Semper Fi!

Connie Hertsenberg - 05/20/00 22:01:00
My Email:hertsro@altavista.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: search web

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Am hoping to find anyone who was a "Scout Raider" with my father, Herman A. Lipps "Bud/Red". Saw battle with 1st Div. on Upolu & Guadalcanal. Then w/7th Marines/22nd Reg. attached to 2nd Sep. Tank Co./3rd Amphibious Corps on LSD-1 in Marshall Islands. Wou d love to hear from anyone....he is still alive and hoping I can contact anyone. Many thanks!

JAVIER - 05/19/00 21:14:30
My Email:seabook@retemail.es

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nice web.¡¡¡Congratulations¡¡¡

MICHAEL PAUL FORREST - 05/16/00 17:58:41
My Email:FORRESTM@NCTS.NAVY.MIL
How'd You Find Out About Us?: BY SEARCHING UNDER MARINE IN NETSCAPE AND CHOOSING THIS SITE

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READ A LOT ABOUT THE RAIDERS. I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THEIR GUADACANAL ACTIONS BEHIND THE LINES. ALSO MYSTIFIED WHY CARLSON WANTED TO SURRENDER AT MAKIN. I GUESS WE ALL HAVE OUR REALLY BAD DAYS AND THIS WAS PROBABLY HIS WORST DAY. I AM A FORMER MARINE (PEACE TIME), 1961. MY GUNNY, BYRON WATSON AND MY 1ST SGT JOHN HITEN WERE BOTH BIG TIME VETS. I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT THE CANAL WAS THE LONGEST AND TOUGHEST FIGHT THE MARINES HAD.

Steve Henzler - 05/11/00 01:59:40
My Email:i2tuff4u@worldnet.att.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Surfing the web!

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Great website!

Rich Solinski-US Army 59-61 - 05/10/00 18:10:03
My Email:eriehobo2@hotmail.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Achtung Panzer

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Great Page, I haven't hardly explored it all yet. The WWII Marines ( Gung-Ho (Makin), Sands of Iwo Jima)always had a hero status in my mind, whether by the Movies of the era or what who I knew after after the war. The Raiders stories are unique. RS

Ray Froeschle - 05/09/00 16:25:39
My Email:ray_s_froeschle@sunoil.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Former Marine studying Pacific War

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I read much material on the Pacific War. Have read approximately 300-400 books on the subject. Was in USMC from 1960-1964 and still consider myself one of the best. Ray F. Gung Ho!

Neil P Stiles - 05/01/00 20:05:02
My Email:sgtmajor@tx.freei.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Browsing

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Thanks for the great job you are doing for all the Raiders of bygone days. I retired from The Corps in 70, and have kept in touch with all my old surviving buddies.

John M. Peatross - 04/23/00 03:08:46
My Email:jpeatross@yahoo.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Internet Explorer Search

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Thanks for keeping an important part of Marine Corp History alive! My Father would be proud. Thanks again, John Peatross

Jeff Shattuck - 04/21/00 21:39:48
My Email:jashattuck@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: web search

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Paul Sullivan - 04/21/00 20:30:21
My URL:http://www.ngwrc.org
My Email:psullivan@ngwrc.org
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Washington Times

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Thank you. Your lesson, as described in the Washington Post on March 31st has been learned by the next generation of veterans -- we won't forget our buddies injured, ill, or dead from the Gulf War. God Bless you. Paul Sullivan

john everett - 04/13/00 23:44:38
My Email:jever@hia.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: web search wwII

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Thank you for returning my E-mail ,and showing interest in my fathers life in the service. My uncle's name was Charles Fisher Baggett Sr. will you confirm that he was a Raider Marine. The family would like to know as much about him as possible. Thank You; I enjoy your site I hope it will stay up a long time.

john everett - 04/11/00 00:15:18
My Email:jever@hia.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: search

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My father was 24th division 39 reg. 43-1946 I'am looking for things on him and a friend of mine's uncle who said he was a raider marine on Guadacanal. thank you for setting up this web site. If I gave you the name of a raider marine could you tell me where to look for information about him?

Charles Evenson - 04/04/00 20:50:23
My Email:evensonca@mfr.pendleton.usmc.mil
How'd You Find Out About Us?: I received an email that was passed on from SgtMaj Jones (Base SgtMaj, MCB, CamPen).

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I've been humbled by the mission of the Raiders, and their acts of courage, for years... They're part of the reason I joined the Corps. I just wanted to say, "thank you", to those Marines for their service to our country and contribution to our Corps. The Raider's represent what every Marine endeavors to be, a selfless warrior. God Bless & Semper Fi!

Claude W.Culpepper - 04/04/00 15:57:29
My Email:cwc421@mindspring.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: i am a former marine

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The raiders were a legend even when I joined the Corps at age 16.they earned the respect of every Marine in the Corps and that respect is still as strong to day as it was back in 1943.we carried this respect across the pacific in every campaign. CWC A TKS>2 MAR DIV FMF PAC WW 2

JimBeyersdorf - 04/04/00 01:32:43
My URL:http://members.tripod.com/~JimB_3/aindex.html
My Email:Jbeyers41@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: News Article

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Fantastic, it is great to see this site. I met one of the Raiders in Rhode Island he use to send me the Newsletter, I have not heard from him in a while..Also shall be having a reunion in Quantico next year and shall see the Raider Memorial.. Jim Beyersdorf HMC USN RET AKA: BuddhaDoc

Jorge Ralat - 04/03/00 00:53:17
My Email:jralat@pssd.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: wahingtons times article

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As one Marine to another all I can say is SEMPER FI!

Len Meade - 04/02/00 15:32:58
My URL:http://bankmule@webtv.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: C Mahakian

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was a member of AWS 8 as a radar operater from 1943 to 1946. was attached to 3rd Amfb corps for Okinawa landing.

Len Meade - 04/02/00 15:15:51
My URL:http://bankmule@webtv.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: C Mahakian

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Robert J. Almeida - 04/02/00 13:46:27
My Email:ralmeida@ultranet.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: The Washington Times article

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I just want to thank all of you brave men who fought for freedom. I was just a baby born on December 7, 1944 and throughout my teen and adult life have been grateful for all those young men and women of that era who did not ask for war, but did not cower away from it when called to duty. We have a commander-in-chief who protested us during the Vietnam war and now does not know how to lead. It i ironical that you great men saved our future for some who would like to throw it away. Winston Churchill's words always echo in my head "Never have so many owed so much too so few." and too me that is right up there with Be Franklin's "The pen is mightie than the sword.".

Joe (expatriate American in Poland) - 04/02/00 11:55:13
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Washington Times article

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Congratulations on recently finding your men in the Pacific. I would like to express my gratitude to you and your kind for giving me the freedom to live as I choose.

Carl Mahakian, Col. USMC (Ret) - 04/02/00 07:10:25
My Email:mahakian99@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: E-mail about returned Raiders

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Very interesting. I was on Kwajalein inn January 1945 on way to Okinawa. glad you mentioned Kerama Retto. I landed on Zamami Shima, Kerama Retto on 27 March 1945. Was with the 305th Infantry of the 77th. They called themselves the 305th Marines. I w s a USMC Sgt radar technician of Air warning Squadron 8. Am in contact with Vic Maghakian's sister, Virginia Garabedian of Fresno. Have been trying to get a copy of the "surrender" note. Does it exist? More to tell you later. Would appreciate any anec otes or stories of "Transport". Great site!

Ken Haney - 04/02/00 01:59:44
My Email:ken.haney@worldnet.att.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Looked on internet

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Congratulations on an excellent site. I'm a former Marine (1975-79) and author of books on the Marine Raiders & Paratroopers. I'm planning a website on the Paratroopers. Anyone interested in my ad for seven books and a rare Paratrooper video, may send SASE or $1 to Ken Haney, 205 "B" Street, Jackson, TN 38301-7405. Thanks and Semper Fi.

Rupert A. Wood - 04/01/00 15:32:25
My URL:http://geocities
My Email:woods79@juno.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Washington Times (where else!)

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I am a former member of the United States Army Air Force (WW2) on Utah beach 3 days after the initial invasion, and after that the Navy. Now retired Also worked as a civilian in the United States Army corps of Engineers (as a civilian) An ardent admirer of the Marines which I couldnt join because of an Eye defect. Age is 83 and am a licenced Amateur Radio Operator with acces to the world via "Ham Radio" I enjoy your page very much and thank you. Sincerely Rupert a Wood Radio WB4ZOF I didnt know what to put in the "URL" column.

Vaughn B. Russell - 04/01/00 12:22:03
My Email:w3ij@dol.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Washington Times

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USMC 530904 Guam /Iwo-Jima Went back to Guam and Iwo in 1995, I couldn't believe how Guam looks today.

Col. T.S. Bucky Walters,USAF Ret - 04/01/00 04:31:05
My Email:colbucky@flash.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Washington Times

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Like your site. Iwas in and out of Guadalcanal, B-l7pilot, Sept `42 to May `43. Met a number of the raiders, heard their story,followed their exploits. Have always visioned Col Carlson as my idea of a commander and leader, to be emulated. I tried hard to instill in my men some of the qualities of his men. My observation and personal knowledge was they idealized and loved him, in spite of the awful experiences in the jungles and mountains of Guadalcanal. It is with great pleasure that I found this sit . A great outfit that started the war rolling in our favor. Thanks

R. A. STEWART - 04/01/00 03:17:51
My URL:http://www.homestead.com/scotiainc/macfest.html
My Email:s2art@alltel.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: MIL.NET

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Ding Hao! My mentors in 1st & 3rd Divvy Recon Co(s) were former Raiders + Korean War Scouts/Snipers. A tough cadre & highly professional sea-soldiers. Bless 'em all! GUNG HO! MGySgt,USMC Retired

Victor J. Blasiol - 03/31/00 23:29:28
My Email:Vicknjune@webtv.net

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I got this letter about the Raiders on Makin from a friend of mine. I tried to join the Raider's when they were first forming. but they wouldn't take me because I was a D.I. At the first part of the war, the powers-that-be wouldn't allow D.I's to be tran fered anywhere.

Gary R. Njirich Cpl. - 03/31/00 21:21:34
My Email:yumyumm@libby.org
How'd You Find Out About Us?: refered by frind

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Thank you for holding the memories of these brave men. I served 1960-1964. 62-63 in Nam with the 7th feet Flag. Keep up the good work.

Geoff Winnington-Ball - 03/31/00 16:43:03
My URL:http://www.mapleleafup.org
My Email:sunray@mapleleafup.org
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Through a Friend

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Very well done, sir! A proper tribute to a unique unit! That you are a veteran yourself, and that your site's primary orientation is to your brothers-in-arms, makes your accomplishment here that much more noteable. I will be a frequent visitor! Thank you, for then and for now.

Chuck Chlarson - 03/31/00 16:11:31
My Email:arizeke@hotmail.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Milinet

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Great site! As a former member of the offspring of the Raiders, Force Recon, I applaud your efforts to keep the tradition alive. Less we forget..............

Don Katich - 03/31/00 15:23:02
My Email:Proddon@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Washington Times

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Thank-you for the sacrafice. Too many people of my generation have no idea the price that was paid for what all of us enjoy today. Thank-you for reminding us!

Donald Niday - 03/31/00 15:15:21
My Email:dniday@ezworks.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Internet

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As a Korean War Veteran,bring ALL our veterans home. Thank You

Don Radeke - 03/31/00 13:52:24
My Email:DERadeke@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Wash. Times

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Thank you for your good works. Veterans care.

Hank Rein - 03/31/00 06:26:42
My Email:Sefi28@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Gunny G.

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My brother Hans Walter Rein was with the 2nd and Ibelieve the 4th Raider Battalions,witch later were merged into the 4th Marine Regmt. 1st Provisional Brigade,then into the 6th div.He was wounded on Okinawa in April. I am looking for any body that knew hi . Tnx-Semper Fi.

Mark Smith - 03/23/00 19:33:49
My Email:smitmgcw4@hotmail.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: surfing

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Its unfortunate that someone at HQ Marine Corps had to get their nose out of joint about "the elite of the elite" thereby dismantling the Raiders. You were the best! And if no one has bothered to say thanks, then accept mine. Semper Fi! (2nd Bn, 5th M rines, Viet Nam 67-68)

Danny W. Riley - 03/21/00 06:41:59
My Email:sky0blue@yahoo.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Search Engine

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My GrandFather William Dennis(Dink) Lipp served in the Marines as a Raider during WWII. I am trying to research his actions in the war.

Nate Hill - 03/03/00 07:41:10
My Email:jennifer279@netzero.net

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Jamie Bazarow - 03/02/00 21:06:47
My Email:jbazarow@banking.state.ar.us
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Searched AOL

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I recently learned that my grandfather, Lloyd B. Brown of Arkansas, was a Marine Raider. I am very interested in learning all that I can about the Marine Raiders. I lost my grandfather when I was little, but I remember him telling me of all the great fr ends that he made while being a Raider.

John J. Reilly, Jr. - 03/01/00 02:30:34
My Email:jreiljr@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: searched

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It is a great tribute, I am trying to find anybody who knew John J.(REDS)Reilly, 2nd Raiders. Twenty year man(Master Srgt) I am his son, and he is very sick, fighting the battle of his life. Please forward any messages. Keep up the great work. S.F.

Don Campbell - 02/28/00 22:27:23
My Email:WW2COKE@MSN.COM
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Went thru Search looking for anything on Raiders

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I have a good friend that was in 3rd Btln Raiders.

Lauren Edson Lewan - 02/28/00 09:46:14
My Email:forrrred@yahoo.com

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I am very impressed with your site. Merritt Edson is a great great great uncle of mine and it makes me proud to have the Marine Corps blood in me. My father and brother where both in the Marine Corps and will foward this site info to him.

Walt Liss - 02/16/00 17:03:53
My Email:wliss@snet.net

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Very fine site. Am working along with Jim Pullen on the Johnson Rifle Web site. Your site may help me in my reserch on the use of this fine rifle. Thanks Walt

Jeff Putnam - 02/12/00 20:31:09
My Email:Esquire89@msn.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Just started looking for info on my uncle.

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I love the site. It is hard to find information on the Raiders. I posted a message on the bulletin board regarding my uncle, Cpl. Lon M. Putnam, who was on the Makin Island raid. He never talked much about the war, but he until the day he died 10 years ago he was a man with no fear of anything. Said he had looked death in the eyes so many time in the war that nothing phased him anymore. One story he told me was how after he was wounded on Guadalcanal, he was put on a hospital ship and taken to New Zealand. At some point while he was there or after he rotated back home, Walter Berry came to see him and talk about the Makin Island raid. ou see, my uncle was keen to fight the Japanese as his brother (A.B. Putnam) had been killed aboard the ARIZONA at Pearl Harbour. When Berry asked him why he volunteered for the Raiders, that was the reason given. Supposedly, my uncle says that in the m vie Gung Ho, there is an actor that plays my uncle and appears early in the movie to say he wants to join the group because his brother was killed at Pearl. A neat story. Anyway, thank you for your work on this web page. So much is being forgotten as time passes and memories fade. I only hope that perhaps I might find someone who knew my uncle or can share a photo of him. Naturally, he was reluctant to talk about his wa experiences because it was too graphic. I do have a few stories to share, but I lack the names of all the other players. I'm going to look through his things and see if there is anything that might be of interest to your web page. Thanks again. Best regards, Jeff Putnam

Rich Palmeri, VN Vet - 02/09/00 08:20:43
My URL:http://www.veteransearch.com
My Email:Rich@VETERANSEARCH.COM
How'd You Find Out About Us?: A FRIEND

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john berg - 02/08/00 03:06:47
My Email:jblbriver@aol.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: surfing looking for Edson's Raiders

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Being Co B 2d Battalion of the 7th cav of the 1st cav in Nam spring of '68 have made a lot of friends here in Rockford Il. Work as a Vet employment Rep for State of Il. for 23 years. One of my friends Melvin E.'Bud' Scritchfield had a long illness resulti g in reliving his days with Edson's Raiders during WWII.

Diane Gould - 02/05/00 02:28:58
My Email:duckyg@juno.com

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Duston Hansen - 01/25/00 10:40:27
My Email:snag57@hotmail.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: uncle was a Raider

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I have searched the wed looking for info on the Raider's and until now I have not been able to. Was thrilled to find you site. Will be back often.

Jeff Peterson - 01/22/00 04:47:35
My Email:peterjef@win.bright.net

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Kirk Wiggins - 01/21/00 17:35:43
My Email:Kirk_Wiggins@aimfunds.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: browsing

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Outstanding!!!

Ray Schmitt - 01/18/00 02:45:25
My Email:kodadawg@dellnet.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: yahoo

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from a decendant of one of carlsons raiders who never left makin,I say great web sight , keep up the great work,I'm behind you all the way. SEMPER FI

Al Careaga - 01/17/00 05:08:17
My Email:alcareaga@webtv.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: My eldest son.

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Will be viewing your site with interest. I Gy/Sgt. 1st. Raider Btn.Later Co. Gy/Sgt. C-1-4. Honorably discharged August '45. Medical. wia Guam. July '44. Life member Edson's Raiders, Marine Corps League Purple Heart ..D.A.V. Semper Fi.

Tommy Pike - 01/12/00 15:39:57
My Email:ctpike@earthlink.net
How'd You Find Out About Us?: northernlight search

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I was looking for marine raider sites for my father, Henry Pike , who served with the 2nd marine raiders. He currently resides at the U.S. Naval Home in Biloxi, Miss. His email address is hpike@earthlink.net and he would love to correspond with the guys. He is still in good health and tries to attend the renunions. He was in San Diego for the last one. Great site.

Larry Legge - 01/11/00 02:03:12
My Email:lllegge@msn.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Search Engine

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I am trying to get in touch with any member of the First Marine Raider Battalion, especially "Dog" Company, who participated in the attack on Enogai Inlet, New Georgia Island, 4-10 July 1943. Need some information for family of PYNE, Harold Wesley, KIA, 10 July 1943 in connection with West Virginia Historical Society veterans project. This is a great site and looks like it gets a lot of hits.

Ralph Perry - 01/10/00 04:37:56
My Email:hazmatguy@qnet.com
How'd You Find Out About Us?: Son of USMC Raider

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Proud son of USMC Raider (Henry C. Perry)

Kurt and Rita Hufford - 01/08/00 01:43:46
My Email:hufford@jayco.net

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Your site looks great! We weren't real hopeful about finding it, but searched anyway.