Posted on 05/29/2008 6:00:05 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
080521-N-8907D-822 NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2008) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) spell out "I Love NY" while pulling into New York City during the parade of ships for the 21st Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relation projects and have the opportunity to visit popular attractions in New York City. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals (Released)
IMPORTANCE: HIGH PRIORITY!
Immediate Assistance Requested
I have been requested by Colonel Len Hayes, USMC (Ret) to assist in locating any Marine or Corpsman who served with B/1/1 in Korea on Sep 21, 1950. On that date the IstBn, 1st Marines were involved in the attack on Yongdong-po. B Company attacked over a series of dikes outside the town and the western part of Yongdong-po and suffered heavy casualties. One Pit Ldr, Lt Connor Hollingsworth, from B/1/1 was severely wounded and many have stated previously that he should be awarded an award for his heroic conduct during this engagement with the enemy.
After the Seoul engagement the Company Commander, Captain Bland was transferred to Wpns Co. Capt Bland (Lt Col Bland, USMC (Ret) recently passed away) but prior to his passing sent an E-Mail to Lt Col Marvin D. Gardner, USMC (Ret) highly recommending Ist Lt Hollingsworth for an award. The Awards Board at HQMC refused to accept this unsigned Personal Award Recommendation submitted by the former Co Cdr, now deceased. Lt Col Gardner’s recommendation was considered acceptable to the Awards Board, but we need one additional, signed & notarized statement from another Marine or Corpsman who witnessed Ist Lt Hollingsworth’s heroic actions during that engagement.
Captain Hollingsworth was medically separated from the USMC on Nov 1, 1950. He is being recommended for the Bronze Star Medal w/v and we have been informed that he is not expected to live. Those that knew him would like to see him receive this award before he passes away. Ist Lt Hollingsworth was the Plt Ldr of the 3rd Pit of B/lIt. Anyone having witnessed the heroic actions by the Lt are asked to contact Colonel Len Hayes, USMC (Ret’d). Business Mgr of the 1st Marine Division Assn. LtGen Dick Carey, USMC (Ret’d) is also working on this award. Colonel Hayes may be reached by calling (760) 967 - 8561/62 (Office) or (760) 712 - 7088(Cell). Time is of the essence.
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ANY MEMBERS OF 1/1 WHO MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST.
S/F,
Don Greenlaw
Captain, USMC(Ret)
Marine Mustang
OOPs! 135 total distance. lol
I just admitted my goof. 135 round trip.
Internment of Jackalopebreeder was well attended.
MrsSR is off at a Quilting retreat so I can relax for a whole weekend.
How's yours day?
PRayers for your father.
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for your hospitality. Wish I had more time/energy for hanging out.
Cheerio,
Joya
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