The First Provisional Marine
Brigade arrived at Pusan, South Korea, August 2,
1950. I was a Sergeant and was with 1st Bn 5th
Marines until June 1951, when I would be rotated
back to the USA.
The Brigade was
immediately put into action along the Pusan
Perimeter. The Brigade was merged back into the
First Marine Division, and on
September 15, 1950 the Division would land at
Inchon and proceed to take Seoul. Then on to
North Korea and the Chosin. After Chosin would
come the Guerrilla Hunt, Operation Killer and
Operation Ripper.
This first year was filled
with combat operations throughout North and
South Korea. The Marine Corps was put to the
test and they performed in a way that was a
credit to the Nation and to the Marine Corps.
Their performance was realized because of the
excellent leadership in the Officers and
Non-Commissioned Officers. The value of this
leadership and the experience of a few WWII
veterans paid off in the months ahead. Photo on
the left is of the Commanders of the First
Battalion Fifth Marines...For photo of 5th
Marines Officers,CLICK
HERE
Webmaster note: As a result of the actions
taken by the United Nations, including the United
States by going to the aid of a defensless South
Korea. That little nation now stands as a free
nation and has survived that terrible time in
history and has become one of the most productive
nations in the world. Marines today look back at
the Korea of yesterday and take great pride in
their part during the Korean War.
Marine Division, and on
September 15, 1950 the Division would land at
Inchon and proceed to take Seoul. Then on to
North Korea and the Chosin. After Chosin would
come the Guerrilla Hunt, Operation Killer and
Operation Ripper.
