RAIDER REUNION!! MAIL CALL - U.S. Marine Raider Association

President & DirectorLynn Dix (Hon -1 BN)100 Grace LaneNicholsville, KY 40356-9451(859) 885-7520Ldix1950@aol.comSecretary & DirectorFlorence R. Dornan (Hon-2 BN)704 Cooper CourtArlington, TX 76011-5550(817) 275-1552marraidsecretary@sbcglobal.netU.S. MarineRaider AssociationA National Non-Profit OrganizationSupportingScholarships in the South PacificMarine Corps Heritage FoundationRaider Museum at Raider Hall, Quantico, VA1st Vice President & DirectorAndrew J. Koehler(Hon - 3 BN)312 MapleFort Atkinson, WI 53538-2140(920) 563-4503Andrewjkoehler@att.netTreasurer & DirectorOPENOfficers2nd Vice President &DirectorRebecca Burlingham(Hon-2 BN)450 W Briar Place, 10-HChicago, IL 60657-4780(773) 528-7676rebeccaburlingham@att.netImmediate Past President & DirectorHarold Berg (1B)3607 N. Bigelow St.Peoria, IL 61604-1604(309) 682-0480Berghr@aol.comHarold Berg (1B)3607 N. Bigelow St.Peoria, IL 61604-1604(309) 682-0480Berghr@aol.comMel Heckt (1A)1000 Twelve Oak Center Dr.Wayzata, MN 55422-3650(952) 449-4141Melheckt@aol.comBoard of DirectorsBruce MacRae(Hon-3 BN)1849 N Britton DriveLong Beach, CA 90815-3232(562) 493-5128Upsman@surfside.netChuck H. Meacham (3K)The Edgewater, #2053889 Harborview DriveGig Harbor, WA 98332-2171(253) 514-8313raidermeacham@gmail.comBruce Burlingham (Hon-2 BN)3024 E. 197th StreetLynwood, IL 60411-6814(708) 418-1026Bburlingham@sbcglobal.netOPENLewis Marsh (Hon-4 BN)3804 E Ames AvenueKingman, AZ 86409-2212(928) 279-8234gunghoson@gmail.comChuck P. Meacham (Hon-3K)9509 Wheeler AvenueGig Harbor, WA 98332-2187(253) 858-9388chuckmeacham@centurytel.netEmmitt Hays (1HQ3K)2 Court St. TropezPalos Hills, IL 60465-2415(708) 974-4119ehays26@gmail.comKaren Loving (Hon-2 BN)150 Glassy RdLundrum, SC 29356-9534(864) 895-3052Karenlovin@aol.comOPENLt Col Joseph C. Shusko (Hon)102 Richmond CoveStafford, VA 22554-1910(703) 861-8261Joseph.shusko@usmc.milHistorianBruce Burlingham (Hon-2BN)3024 E. 197th StreetLynwood, IL 60411-6814(708) 418-1026Bburlingham@sbcglobal.netDesignated OfficersMembership SecretaryFlorence R. Dornan (Hon-2 BN)704 Cooper CourtArlington, TX 76011-5550(817) 275-1552marraidsecretary@sbcglobal.netFinance & BudgetOPEN, ChairmanHarold Berg,Chuck H. Meacham,Mel HecktStanding CommitteesRaider Web SiteOPEN, ChairmanMel Heckt,Jon T. Hoffman,Lewis Marsh,Charles P. MeachamPatch EditorJack Miller (Hon)102 Colonial DriveMeridianville, AL 35759(256) 828-7137jack.miller17..civ@mail.milSgt-of-ArmsOPENChaplainLewis Marsh(Hon)PhotographerFrank Cannistraci (2HDQ)1

AARON, Owen R., Jr. (2GH)16 Jan 2012, Redfield ARABEL, Hugh D (3D)11 Jan 1996, San Francisco, CAADDINGTON

JULSON, James O. (4P)13 Feb 2011, Osseo, WIKEATING, Joseph P (1C)13 Mar 2012, Port Richey, FLKING, Merion L (2DBHQG1H&S)20 Dec 1999, Commerce City, COKLOTZ, Robert J (3HQK)22 Mar 1997, Dayton OHLANGEVIN, Harry J (2C)17 Aug 2011, Las Cruces, NMLAWRENCE, Monte E (2G4HQ)14 May 2012, Chico, CALOSS, Donald D (1C)21 Jul 1997, Fairmont, WVMARTIN, Devalera D (4HQA)14 Jul 1997, Wheeling, WVMASLEY, Mike (3HQ1&2H&S)28 Dec 1997, Nanticoke, PAMCCORMICK, John R (4DQHQ)15 May 2012, Huntsville, ALMCCULLOUGH, Kenneth L (2BHQ)20 May 2012, Guthrie OKMCNELEY, Frank M (2EH1H&S)19 Dec 1997, Moreno VAlley, CAMCNELLEY, Wallace O (1DAE)17 Dec 1992, Murfreesbro, TNMCNICOL, George W (2D)4 Jul 2008, Chicago, ILMCQUEEN, Donald L (eBKE4Q)11 Jan 2011, San Jacinto, CAMELTON, Virgil V (1H&S)12 May 2000, Canton, TXMERRIGAN, Herman J (3C1H&S)20 Feb 2010, Niles, ILMETAS, John G (4EHQ)16 Apr 1979, Wyoming, MIMILLIGAN, Neal F (2B)7 Mar 2011, Wichita, KSMONACO, Frank, Jr (1B2HQG)5Sep 2002, Coram NYMONTIGNY, Henry O (1HQ3EHQ)14 May 1990, Southbridge, MAMOORE, Donnie M, Jr (1HQA)3 Jul 1998, Huntsville, ALMOORE, Willie D (2B)27 Oct 2011, McKinney, TXReported by Cdr. Scott Minyard, USN(Ret), friendMORSEMAN, Robert V (1E)23 Nov 1991, New YorkMORTILLO, Frank J (3I)18 Apr 1999, Hollywood, FLRoll of HonorMORTON, Hays F (3HQ)16 May 1996, Russellville, ARMORTON, Leslie B Jr, (4D)3 Sep 1986, Beaumont, TXNABER, Bailey C (4CF)15 Apr 1987, Azusa, CANEISES, Robert J. (3C)28 Jul 2010, Orland Park, ILNOTARO, Robert A (1HQEC)4 Dec 1989, Cape May, NJODLE, Joe F., Jr (1E)28 Feb 2008, McComb, MSODOM, Nathaniel H (3B)25 Oct 1977, Bennettsville, SCODRZYKOSKI, Rudolph A (1B)10 Oct 1988, Rome, NYOKONIEWSKI, Matthew A (3C)12 Oct 1996, Bremerton, WAORMROD, Stanley, (1CAHQ)28 Dec 2001, Warwick, RIPACE, Denny F (3DM4O)2 Sep 2011, Huntington Beach, CAReported by Ruth Pace, SpousePARDUE, Miles A (1A)20 May 2012, Mesquite, TXPOBST, Charles M., Jr (1EHQ)17 Aug 1972, OhioPROFFITT, Edward E (1C)5 Jun 2012, Castro Valley, CARAPLEE, Harold J (3A)12 Jul 1959, Ada, OKRAPP, Leonard W (3CL4HQ)19 Mar 2004, Denver, CORAWNSLEY, Harold D (3HQ1&2H&S)24 May 2005, Seattle, WAREDDEN, Marion L (3A4P)9 Sep 2002, Ridgely, MDRIBAR, Jacob W (4Q)4 Jan 2012, Gurnee, ILRIOS, Ray R (2G1D)16 Mar 1998, Tucson, AZROKASKI, Charles (2DA)20 Oct 1995, Philadelphia, PAROMBOLD, James K (4HQEF)19 Feb 2004, Hookerton, NCROTHBERG, Maurice (3A)28 Mar 2012, Paterson, NJROUNSVILLE, Jim N (1B)14 Jan 1992, Cathedral City, CA7ROUSER, Edward E (3HQ)16 Jun 2003, Mountain View, CASAPOWICZ, Alexander J (1HQEA)2 Apr 2012, Manchester, NHSCHOEFF, Carl E (3D)6 Nov 2008, Huntington, INSCHOLFIELD, Loren W (4BO)6 Feb 2010, Santee, CASINGLEY, William R (3BE)10 Jan 2002, Cimarron, NMSILER, Claaude B (3HQ)8 Jan 2010, Fort Washington, MDSLAUGHTER, Glen K (2HQ1H&S)2 Apr 2012, Santa Fe, NMSOTTLER, George F (4O)5 Mar 2003, Trenton MOSPARKS, Harrison G (1DCHQ)12 Feb 1992, Bozeman, MTSTEINWINDER, Ennis B (4HQD)6 Sep 1998, Freeport, TXSTOVER, Hubert A (3HQ4HQ)6 May 2012, Coffeyville, KSReported by Peggy Farmer, daughter)STRONG, Clifford T (1HQ4N)23 Oct 1998, Cottonwood, AZSTUTZ, Robert J (1H&S)10 Jun 1998, Williamstown NJSVANE, Olaf (3E)2 Sep 1968SWEETEN, Charles B (eAI)16 Apr 1996, Salt Lake City, UTTARLETON, Louis B (1EC)6 Apr 1975, White Plains, NYTHEODORE, Philip R (3HQ)25 Nov 2011, Manhester, NHTIEMAN, Larry W (2HQ1H&S)7 Nov 1997, Las Vegas, NVTRUEX, Paul E (1CE)10 May 1997, Chillicothe, OHTUFTS, Earl (1E)3 Oct 1998, Pembroke Pines, FLUMPHREY, Roy S., Jr (3AI1HQ)2 Feb 1995, Kansas City, KSURICK, Loren V (3HQ)8 Feb 1989, Decatur, MIUZUETA, Ernest A (3DM)10 May 2002, Albuquerque, NMVAN GUNDY, Wallace M (2H4HQ)1 Aug 2001, Franklin, KYVAN SADELHOFF, Harold T (2F)26 Feb 1994, Eden Prairie, MN

Roll of HonorVEST, Aaron (4Q)4 Feb 1998, Beavercreek, OHVAUTIER, Robert A (1D)14 Oct 2000, San Antonio, FLVIRDEN, Jack C (2HQE3HQ)27 Nov 1990, Chesterton, INWILLETO, Frank, Jr (2HQ1H&S3HQ)19 Jul 1998, Albuquerque, NMWILSON, Jerome E (4E)27 Nov 2010, Wheat Ridge, COWILSON, Ralph Milton (4HQCP26 Jan 1952, Richland, WAWING, Austin L (3M)5 Aug 1980, Brunswick, MEWOJTON, Michael S (2H&S)9 Feb 2002, Long Neck, DEYOUNG, Cromer E (3AHQ)21 Jul 2005, Icard NCZELEJI, Joseph R (4N)28 Nov 2005, Lincoln Park, MIZEMLICK, Edward J (3CL)10 Feb 1956ZERBONI, John A (3CL)12 Aug 1997, Oklahoma City, OKZEPKIN, Milton A (4C)11 Feb 1983, Virginia“Some people live an entirelifetime and wonder if theymade a difference in theworld. Marines don’t havethat problem.”President Ronald Reagan,1985John R. “Moe” McCormick1921 - 2012The man believedto have given Huntsville,Alabama, itsnickname, “The RocketCity”, answered his lastroll call on Tuesday,May 15, 2012. He was91 years old.He was an author,educator, businessman and marine. Hisaward winning book, The Right Kind of War,was a thinly veiled account of his wartimeexperiences as a member of the MarineCorps’ elite 4th Marine Raider Battalion andlater the 4th Marines. He was wounded fourtimes. He participated in deadly jungle fightingduring the Solomon Islands Campaign,amphibious landings at Bairoko Harbor,Enogai Inlet, Vangunu, Emirau. Further, hewas in the first wave during the invasion andliberation of Guam and later the invasion andcapture of Okinawa. Also, he was among thefirst allied troops to land in Japan, securingJapanese military gun emplacements ringingTokyo Bay. This important task was completedprior to the official surrender ceremonies.When he returned from overseas, heKenneth L. “Mac” McCullough1922 - 2012Kenneth L.“Mac” McCullough, 90,passed away on Sunday,May 20, 2012 in Guthrie,OK. Mac was born onMarch 30, 1922 in Finley,OK to Omer Carmonand Maudie (Hogan)McCullough.Mac had an unconditional love forGod, his country, and family. In his spare time,he enjoyed working in his yard and the beautyof nature. He also enjoyed hunting and fishingin his early years. Mac was a fanatic of OUfootball and Oklahoma City Thunder basketball.Mac attended Durant High Schoolwhere he enlisted in the Marine Corp duringWW II. He was an integral part of Carlson’sRaiders in the successful offensive to secureMakin Island. He was part of the firsttransmission between Japan and the United8took advantage of the GI Bill to earn a B.A.,M.A., and PhD degrees in English andtaught at the University of Alabama until hefounded the Communications Skills Companyin 1959, a firm that conducts seminarson improving individual writing and speakingskills. The business is in its 53rd year ofoperation.He was preceded in death by his muchbeloved spouse, Mary Jane McCormick,whom everyone affectionately called“Honey”. His eldest daughter Mary Jane Mc-Cormick Bailey also preceded him. Survivorsinclude his son, Michael J. McCormick;daughter, Elizabeth A. McCormick; grandchildren,Judson Bailey III, Aidan BaileySeiler, and Patrick J. McCormick; and greatgrandchildren,John Bailey, Mary Bailey,Rowan Seiler and Sloan Seiler.He was an extraordinary man from anextraordinary generation, during an extraordinarytime in our country’s history. He willbe missed.Memorials may be made to WoundedWarriors (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.United States Marine CorpsRiflemanStates after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Hewas extremely proud of his service to hiscountry.Following his military service, heworked for the Oklahoma Highway Departmentin communications.Mac is survived by his wife of 69years, Irene McCullough of the home; daughterMichelle Kitzman of Arkansas; brother BobMcCullough of Antler, OK; sister Joy Clarkof Antlers; four grandchildren; and five greatgrandchidlren.He is preceded in death by hisparents, son Michael Dale McCullough, andsister Vivian.

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FROM THEARCHIVESSea Storyby John “Moe” McCormick 4DI grieve that John Reardon is gone. He was a good guy,always smiling and pleasant. He hung around with some activefellow Raiders like super-scrounger Mahoney, or independentspirits like Bonner and Stud” Van Fleet. Good guys, now muchmellowed by time, but tough and aggressive back then. Reardongot along with all very well, he was patient, consistent and fair.Of course he could be firm. I remember one day on GuadalcanalI was lounging on my bunk when I heard what soundedlike a mob coming down the Company street and Reardon’s voice,“Moe, out on the street!”I stuck my head out under the tent flap and there wasReardon in front of about 25 hard-nose thugs from the Mortarsand Machine Guns platoons. Next to Reardon was a good sizedkid whose name I have forgotten with black hair and a mad lookon his face.“Moe, bring out Frank Amo!” ordered Reardon.“What the hell is going on?” I asked.“Bring out Amo,” Reardon repeated, “My man has hadall he’s going to take from him!”Frank Amo, one of the guys in my squad was standingjust behind me by then at the door to our tent.“Oh sh__!” he said. “It’s that dumb SOB that cut infront of me in the chow line.” At the noon chow, there had been aruckus between Amo and others, but it was thought to be forgotten.Now they were there in front of my tent, ready for satisfactions.“My man,” Reardon said “is challenging your man FrankAmo to fight it out. Does your man have the guts to get out hereor not?” Real demanding.Amo was already taking off his dungaree blouse. “getout of my way Moe” he said. “I’ll knock the crap out of thatdumb bastard!”“All right”, I told Reardon, “but we are going to stop itas soon as one gets whipped.”I was concerned about the kid. Frank was a hard, gutsyfighter. He had boxed in high school and done well with “GoldenTo Be Read to the Raiders at the BanquetSept. 12, 1989from Father Paul Redmond“The time with the Raiders in WWII was both the happiest and the saddest of my life. Thehappiest because of the sacrificial love, even unto death, the Raiders had for one another. Thesaddest because of the suffering and death of so many brave young men. These men and eventsmade me appreciate God, country and self, in a new light.This time led me to a new confidence in the youth of our country. After all, our averageage was only 19 years. It led me anew to affirm the importance of a solid, strong family life forforming the character and stability shown by the Raiders then and now. It was my experiencethat ‘my young sons’ came overwhelmingly from stable, character building families. I think ofyou still as my sons.It is with these thoughts that I send my Fatherly love to you all, with all the blessingGod empowers me to give.”from RAIDER PATCH, January, 1990Gloves’ before becoming a Marine. He knew how to throw andtake punches; the kid on the other hand seemed gangly and slow.Reardon agreed to breaking up the fight at the propertime. We were both probably thinking of a fight a few nights agowhen a good size guy named Manwaring 4CP, (KIA Okinawa)tangled with another big Marine. The fight went on so long thatboth were messed with blood and those watching grew sick of thefight before the end.The fight began. We soon realized we had misjudged thekid. He was clumsy but boy he could sure hit! Within 30 secondshe caught Frank to the head that staggered Frank. But a few leftsfrom Frank set the kid back. For ten minutes they hammeredaway at each other with Frank getting in five hits to the kid’s one.Some of Reardon’s thugs grew uneasy and mean. They figuredtheir Kid was taken advantage of by Frank who was almost in aprofessional class. Some moved forward as if to get involved,but Reardon ordered them to stay. “It’s a fair fight,” he shouted,“Let them go at it!” For five more minutes they did indeed go atit. When they began to only stagger around all bloody, Reardonlooked at me.“Do you think they’ve had enough, Moe?”“They have had enough.” I said.Then Reardon hollered, “All right, knock it off!” andthat was the end of it. We made the fighters shake hands althoughthey were reluctant, then Reardon and I shook and he and his gangdeparted with their kid hero being held up by a guy on each side.Frank Amo came back into the tent breathing hard anddripping blood, not admitting he had had enough. He was furiouswith himself for not having put the kid away.The last time I saw Frank he was in action at OrokuPeninsula, Okinawa firing his BAR at a half dozen Japs he hadflushed out of a pillbox. A good man, Frank Amo. I hope to seehim again at the Las Vegas reunion.I don’t know what ever happened to Reardon’s champion,the kid who fought so well there on Guadalcanal so long ago.. . and my friend John Reardon is gone. It’s the way of the world,as Father Redmond would say. It’s the way of the world, but it’ssad.from RAIDER PATCH, March, 199015

Samuel TsoNavajo Code TalkerDies at 89Navajo Code Talker and currentVP of the Navajo CodeTalker Asn., Samuel Tso, passed away May 9, 2010,at the age of 89 from complications related to cancer.Tso, of Lukachukai, AZ died in Farmington at the SanJuan Regional Medical Center. Tso was surrounded byfamily and friends from all over the Navajo Nation asthey celebrated his life during the final hours. He wasone of 400 Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers whowere trained to utilize coded messsages in the Navajolanguage, which was never broken by the ImperialJapanese Armed Forces in the South Pacific duringWWII.In memory of Bob Burnette, a dear friend for more than fifty years,with much love to Paulette, Bobbie, Tina, and their families andfriends.SEMPER FIby Diantha AinMay 6, 2011Bob’s ingratiating smileis what I remember best;and being considered one of his friendshas made me feel truly blest.Chickens and eggs were his businesswhen bought our Ford agency.Moorpark was mainly a farming town,but their welcome was warm as could be.Our kids learned to swim at his house,and they stayed there when we won a tour.Bob and Paulette were both peerless hosts,making all of their friends feel secure.In the years when they had a Christmas tree farm,after we had selected our tree,we would search out Bob in the flocking room,looking frosty and white as can be.He was proud of his sauna and handball court;he planned regular games for the guys.He presented a really tough challenge, though,so the winner was not a surprise.When they moved out to Leisure Village,our visits were farther apart;but no matter where life may take me,Bob will always live on in my heart.16Just Thinkin’by Pfc. John W. StuderLayin’ out here in the jungle,Lookin’ ahead in the mistHelmet pulled over my forehead,And tommy-gun clutched in my fist.Wonder if Japs are lurkin’Waitin’ to rush with a yell,Close in with bayonets flashin’.Thinkin’ and waitin’ is hell!‘Member the parties at “Dago”‘Member Hawaii’s sweet shore,Letters neglected, unanswered,A couple of months, maybe more?Thinkin’ of the trail for tomorrow,Through mud and over the pass,Thinkin’ of cold beer in “Frisco”Liberties made without pass.Thinkin’ of girls in New Zealand,Who thought the Marines were “just grand,”Thinkin’ of long days in boot camp,Hours of drill in the sand,Wonderin’ about next inspection,Wonderin’ if you dare sit down,Thinking of chow for tomorrow,This thinkin’ can sure get you down.Thinkin’ a thought of a transport,Awaitin’ to speed you toward home,Your tropical duty completed,No more of this jungle to roam,Wonderin’ if she will be waitin’,And maybe shed one happy tear,Wonderin’ if you should ship over,Or maybe stay outside for a year.Thinkin’ a lot of the home folk,Tales they’ll expect you to tell,Memories you’ve oft tried forgettin’,Memories of buddies that fell.Workin’ and fightin’ is easy.Thinkin’ and waitin’ is hell!

This is to inform you of the death of my husband,Robert W. Anderson (3EHQ) on the 4th of February2012. Robert served in the Marines for 22 years,retiring in 1959 as a Master Sgt. He then workedfor the police force on the campus of the Universityof Washington for twenty ehars retiring in 1979.Enjoyed our telephone conversation yesterday regardingmy USMRA dues. Las fall 2011 I talked toMembership SEcretary CAthleen Conforti in DEsPlaines, IL and did mail her dues of $25.00 Sheindicated my payment would cover the 2011 dues if Irecall correctly.Mrs Audrey Anderson1856 N 180th StShoreline, WA 98133-4630Just in case word had not reached your organizationyet, we wanted you to know that on Tuesday, June5, 2012, one of Edson’s Raiders, Ed Proffitt, passedaway at a VA facility in Menlo Park, CA. He wasburied in his home town of Saltville, VA.For further information, please call Joyce ProffittBarros at home (510) 276-4440 or cell (510) 856-I served 34 years and am retired as a MGySgt, Korea1951-1952. At now age 80 years I still enjoy readingabout our history and theople in. Playing the bagpipeas I do, I perform in many of the USMC functionshere in the Denver area.My best to you,Ken Giesekengiese@hotmail.com303-424-2571.6381. I am really enjoying reading your (Buck Daley) bookat night. I’m over half way through it. Unbelievablewhat you guys went through. My husband wasin Korea and could never get over it. You were verystrong tohave had all of the traumatic experience youhad seeing your fellow Marines killed and yet keptMAILyour courage. What a wonder ful thing that you putit in writing. I plan to share my copy with other foldsfor years to come.CALLWilmaDo You Want To Share Your Memories, Pictures,and Stories?We are always interested in your stories and newsitems. Send, or preferably e-mail your MS Worddocument or .jpg picture to the Patch Editor: JackMiller, 102 Colonial Drive, Meridianville, AL 35759or jack.miller17.civ@mail.mil. We’ll use as spacepermits and as appropriate. Pictures and originaldocuments will be returned to sender upon request."War - hard apprenticeshipof freedom."Edward Everett Hale17

M1 RIFLEFundraiser At This Year’s ReunionThe rifle is a Springfield M1, SN# 1487981 and the barrelis marked March 1943. The Barrel and receiver are matchingand this rifle has most of the original parts for the timeperiod. There are just a few replacement parts; howeverthey are all period WW2 GI M1 parts. This rifle wasdonated by one of our fine members and up until recently,was on display at Raider Hall.Vin RougeThe New Hebrides Islandsform part of the Pacific regioncalled Melanesia and lay in thesouthwestern Pacific about 1000miles northeast of the Queenslandcoast of Australia. They consistof 12 principal islands and manysmaller ones and they were ourunfortunate first landfall in thePacific as Marine Raiders.In the process ofacclimatization and training wewere led on many exercises inthese islands with the added hopeof discovering any Jap outposts thatmay be there. On one of these excursions we were carried to one ofthese small islands on an APD and began the long day of trampingthrough the mud and seeking enemy spies. We did not encounter anyspies but hopefully did gain some experience in this hot humid stinkhole that would help us when we faced the Japs, and then we headedback to the beach.On the way back we found parts of an American plane thathad crashed there and were very curious as to its demise. Close bywe came across a French coconut plantation with a French couple inresidence and we were asked by the officer leading if any of us spokeFrench. One member of our courageous squad said he did, so wasasked to question the couple about the crashed plane. It turned outthat Costello could only speak the French word “oui” which did notrest well with the Lieutenant so we started to move on.While we were slowly passing the plantation house I lookedback and saw Courtway standing at the Frenchman’s door like aFuller Brush salesman asking if the French couple had any wine.The French always seemed to have wine. They complained stronglythat they needed all their wine because of a stomach ailment the wifesuffered with but soon they relented, but only to be rid of this tallpest. Courtway was a determined agitator. Corporal Kelly was also apart of this fiendish plot and the two began to surreptitiously nip onthe Vin Rouge as we boarded the boats and headed back to the ship.Of course all our clothes as well as our rifles were covered in mudfrom our recent adventure. Therefore, in the process of cleaning theirrifles, the intrepid duo went topside and dismantled their weapons onthe gun deck arranging the parts atop the ammo chests located there,nipping all the while on the wine.Within the shelter of the Islands of the Hebrides everyonewas relaxed, lying on their bunks, while the skipper conned the shipback toward Esparito Santo and camp. Suddenly the call to generalquarters sounded on the ship’s klaxon, which opened a beehive ofactivity aboard as all the swabbies made ready to fight, flinging openthe ammo chests resulting in the weapon parts of Kelly and Courtwaybeing scattered widely. Now the Klaxon alone was enough to rousethe dead but what followed would loosen the bowels of everyoneaboard, with the possible exception of Daley.We were, of course, quartered below decks in the troop spacewith only the thin hull plates of the destroyer between the water andus when an enormous explosion rattled the ship from stem to stern. Iwill swear that I was lifted, oh yes I was lifted by unseen hands andcarried to the foot of the ladder where I planned to bound to deck ifnecessary. Daley, meanwhile, stayed in his bunk not wishing to be apart of this shameful display of non-raider like behavior with someof the others and me.At that point Courtway came down to the troop compartment,showing definite signs of substance abuse and wide eyed, was yellingfor Kelly who was likewise benumbed. The enemy sub never didappear on this heroic scene nor any sign of our recent strugglewith the Japs but the skipper must surely be telling this story to hisgrandchildren.These fine men were with our squad from the beginning andwere good friends and comrades until they both died in front of a Japmachine gun on Vangunu. May they rest in honorable peace.Jarhead18

Ralph ShaefferWWIIMarine RaiderAn Oral History on CDIn the year 2000, at the age of 75, U.S.Marine Raider, Ralph Shaeffer, wasinterviewed and compiled a wonderfuloral history about his life as a youngman before WWII began and duringthe war.The 4-CD Set ispriced at $29.95Please direct orders or inquiries to:Ralph Shaeffer3623 SW Nevada St.Portland, OR 97219Phone: 503-245-1018Please make checks payable to Ralph ShaefferA portion of the proceeds will be donated to theU.S. Marine Raider Association.Gung Ho Marines:The Men of Carlson’s RaidersPlease Print ClearlyName:___________________________________________________Address:__________________________________________________City:___________________________State:_____Zip:_____________________ Book(s) @ $54.90 (includes shipping) CA residents add 8.75% taxPayment Enclosed:_______ Check_______ Money OrderTOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ _________________A percentage of each book goes to the United States Marine Raider Association for theirmuseums and the perpetuation of their amazing history.Make Checks Payable to:ReView PublicationsPlease mail completed order form andpayment to:ReView Publications12871 Brittany Woods Dr.Santa Ana, CA 92705Questions?Call: Lori (714) 665-9903Email: ocdepos@ca.rr.comA MUST READ!!!By John McCarthy19

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Vousa Funds Committee AssignmentsGreetings Vouza Committee Members, and RaiderFoundation Board:In view of recent developments, including the untimelypassing of one of our most active committee members,Paul Heckt, and Committee Chair Louie Marsh launchinginto a new job, I thought it would be appropriate tosummarize my understanding of Vouza Program activitiesand offer some assignments in preparation forlaunching into a productive 2012.To begin, it is really nice to see all the recent email discussionand energy associated with our Vouza program!It is probably time to focus now, see how we can be mostproductive, and actually do something as we enter into anew year. First and foremost, we do have additional newfunding beyond that associated with the Marine CorpsScholarship Fund (MCSF) so we can actually start someserious planning. Less costly activities can be done withoutapproval from the entire board while those more expensiveundertakings such as building a six-room schoolbuilding will require taking a plan before the board(email or in person). We should, however, continue totry and see if the MCSF has the latitude to distribute ourfunds to include other educational activities such as providingbooks to schools, other classroom supplies and/orThe U.S. Marine Raider FoundationRecognizes the Following Donors for 2011maintenance, or perhaps a classroom itself.Areas of Responsibility: To recap, Committee ChairLouie Marsh asked the following committee members toserve as liaisons to the respective schools/officials. I havetaken the liberty to ask John Innes to serve on our committeeand ask that he be a contact for Peter’s school nearGifu or suggest some other way in which we can communicatewith them.• Louie Marsh: Vouza Fund Committee Chair, liaisonwith Annie Kwai (college student)• Maj John Ruffini: Blue Beach School on Tulagi;McMahon School; email: mcmahonschool081@gmail.com; Thomas Koinini, School Principal• Karen Loving: St. Joseph’s Tenaru: Karen, pleaseprovide contact information to me and our committee• John Innes: Gifu (Peter’s) School: Any contact informationavailable?• Chuck Meacham Sr: Liaison with U.S. ConsularAgent, Keithie Saunders and her husband, BruceSaunders.Chuck Meacham Jr., PresidentUS Marine Raider FoundationR. T. AldaveP. AlmondAmerican Legion Post283H. BergR. BrudzynskiR. BurlinghamA. M. CalliganJ. Delaney (X12)P. H. DemasR. L. DixT. DoughertyR. EvansD. R. HopperR. M. HowardG. IrelandM. LeTourneauJ. LombardoP. MarshallC. H. MeachamC. P. MeachamS. McAllisterJ. S. ModerackD. E. RogersJ. M. St. JohnR. & J. St. JohnThe Walsh FamilyRaider “Calling Card” 194221

Every now and then, in the middle of the constant barrage of crap that’s just tickingus all off these days, we come across a story, a feat, an event that just makes us stop in ourtracks. This was one for me.Cody Green was a 12-year-old kid in Indiana who was diagnosed with leukemia at 22months old. He loved the Marines, and his parents said he drew strength and courage fromthe Marine Corps as he bravely fought the battle into remission three times. Although he wascancer-free at the time, the chemotherapy had lowered his immune system and he developeda fungus infection that attacked his brain. Two weeks ago, as he struggled to fend off thatinfection in the hospital, the Marines wanted to show how much they respected his will tolive, his strength, honor and courage. They presented Cody with Marine navigator wings andnamed him an honorary member of the United States Marine Corps. For one Marine, thatwasn’t enough ... so that night, before Cody Green passed away, he took it upon himself tostand guard at Cody’s hospital door all night long, 8 hours straight.Nowhere on the face of this planet is there a country so blessed as we to have men andwomen such as this. I wish I could personally tell this Marine how proud he makes me to bean American. God . . . I do so love this country.courtesy of Ewing Haley, USMC 1946 - 1948Florence R Dornan, Membership SecretaryU.S. Marine Raider Association704 Cooper CourtArlington, TX 76011-5550Phone: (817) 275-1552Email: marraidsecretary@sbcglobal.net22

United States Marine Raider Association704 Cooper CourtArlington, TX 76011-5550Florence Dornan, of of any corrections. Phone: (817) 275-1552 or or email: marraidsecretary@sbcglobal.net.Cartoon Courtesy of SemperToons. Please visit their website at www.sempertoons.com