BATTLE NARRATIVE operation FORAGER I
First Battalion, 24th Marines on Saipan
June – July 1944
They patted us on the head and said, "Since ya did such a nice job at Namur, we got another one for ya. Place called Saipan!"
That's where I dropped my first Jap. I shook like a leaf every time I killed one, until I got three of 'em. I quit shaking then.
That's where I dropped my first Jap. I shook like a leaf every time I killed one, until I got three of 'em. I quit shaking then.
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looking for info on Robert nelson harris. 4th division. saipan and tinyan. ..bar ….purple heart ad gold star
looking for history and journey. lived and died a Marine!
Hi John,
I have a bit of information about your father, PFC Robert N. Harris of A/1/24. If you’d like to email me at missingmarines@gmail.com, I’d be happy to share what I have and try to help answer any questions.
Thanks!
Geoff
My Father, Melvin T. Chrislip, Jr. was also wounded in action on Saipan. I have his story as well.
Hello,
I very much appreciate the most excellent work that you’ve done in gathering the data on 1st Battalion 24th Marines.
I am in process of writing a book on the battle of Saipan, similar to my book on the Hürtgen Forest, where I will examine the 24th Marines, 165th Infantry and the 43d Division and 47th Independent Brigade Imperial Japanese Army; how they were organized, trained and combat on Saipan from the level of regiment and below. I am hoping to use some of the data on your site, with appropriate footnotes–so thank you again. The individual data that you have on individual Marines is wonderful.
My very best regards,
Robert S. Rush, PhD
Mr. Rush, I look forward to helping out however I can. I know some researchers who specialize in the 2nd and 3rd Battalions, and would be happy to put you in touch if you would like.
My grandfather was Emil Cassese. I have a daughter who is named after him, and I would love any stories or information.
Just in case anybody is interested, I will be doing a Power Point presentation at the US Naval Academy in September on US Navy and Marine Corps mission in action from the Battle of Saipan. It is free to the public if anybody is interested in attending: https://www.usna.edu/History/Symposium/index.php
Hello Bruce,
My late father in law, Daniel Aloysius Whalen III, flew in the back seat of OY-1s during the battle of Saipan as an artillery spotter. My grandson, his great grandson, is an avid historian of the Navy and Marines in World War II. Might there be any chance for him to be able to review your presentation without attending the symposium?
Thank you very much.
Eric Huppert
Lt Col USAF (Retired)
It is a Power Point presentation, and because I live in New Zealand, and because of strict border controls here, it looks like I will be giving a virtual presentation; that is to say via ZOOM. In that case, he can view it from wherever his is. He can get more information here:
V/R
Regina T. Akers, Ph.D.
Historian
Public History and Education Section
Histories Branch
Histories and Archives Division
Naval History and Heritage Command
Regina.t.akers.civ@us.navy.mil
My father, Edward Leroy Stewart was in the 1-24th A. I’m trying to clarify some of the information I’ve found. According to records he got “SICK” in Saipan, and was reported as “IN HOSPITAL” for the Tinian battle. He eventually returned to his unit and was WOUNDED IN ACTION on Iwo Jima.
Our family history believes he was shot twice, once in the knee and then in the waist area (on Iwo Jima). So we’re trying to clarify the Knee shooting vs. the. Sick record. Also, somehow we ended up with two (2) purple hearts (assuming they’re both his).
Any clarification or more information would be greatly appreciated.
W. Brian Stewart
jukeboxx52@gmail.com