'Flage Guy Posted March 6, 2010 Share #51 Posted March 6, 2010 :w00t: :w00t: One of the best Marine Corps groupings I've ever seen, especially being a documented SecMarDiv/Tarawa group! The envy of all of us M.C. guys, Kurt :thumbsup: Finally, one of these odd camo "hunting caps" shows up. The only time I've ever seen them is in that photo of the 4 guys firing the "liberated" Japanese Mountain Gun. This pic is featured in Guy Gabaldon's (the "Pied Piper of Saipan") autobiography, and he identifies them as Cpl. Bush (kneeling), Cpl. Elrod (cheering), Sgt. Lenhert (binocs) and Sgt. Virgil Strong (hands over ears). He writes that early in the morning, the Japanese holed up in town would arise and gather up over by a wrecked Cadillac to take their morning whiz, whereupon the Marines would open up on them with the M.G.. He said it was astounding that they kept going over there every morning, and kept getting blasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted March 6, 2010 Share #52 Posted March 6, 2010 Stunning grouping Kurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick45 Posted March 20, 2010 Share #53 Posted March 20, 2010 Hello again Kurt, Here's a BAD quick picture of my grandfathers ribbons Looks like they may have had a few things in common. I don't remember how I took them off his Blue's if the bar w Good Conduct is the middle or unit citation. But the ribbon bar order was NEVER touched.... I'll send you some good close ups of his shoulder cord FCDG. I think it was made in australia I tried to replace it thinking it was lost, then my mother handed it to me knowing I was putting his things in order. Blue Jacket dry Cleaned cause there was mold and basement webs. Almost put back together now. Missing his right collar EGA. At least 95 % of the uniform is all his. I feel so much better knowing these things weren't lost for good. Now they'll be under glass. Let's talk soon. Great job on your work. Pat. Edward F Claffey USMC Silver Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kurt Barickman Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share #55 Posted April 23, 2010 More shots from the trunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kurt Barickman Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share #58 Posted April 23, 2010 The tac marked trunk itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camopara Posted April 24, 2010 Share #59 Posted April 24, 2010 Tac marked items are seriously under valued!!! Would look good with a certain 4th Div Scout/Sniper group that I know of..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted April 24, 2010 Share #60 Posted April 24, 2010 Kurt, This is an absolutely fantastic grouping. Just stellar. Congrats on this one....its a gem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just-a-good-ole-boy Posted April 27, 2010 Share #61 Posted April 27, 2010 Fantastic group Kurt! Thanks for sharing! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunifon Posted August 4, 2010 Share #62 Posted August 4, 2010 Shot of the Scout Sniper platoon on New Zealand prior to Tarawa Kurt I am looking for Info on a Roy Auer. He was a Marine in the 2nd Division 10th Marines. Served in combat on Guadacanal, Tarawa and Saipan. He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on Saipan where he was KIA. I am wondering if he is depicted in your photos here. I know what he looks like but its hard to make out who is in the photos. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share #63 Posted August 4, 2010 No, he wouldn't be pictured in a Scout Sniper group photo.Your best bet is to write to the National Archives for his file and also you should request his IDFP file. (Individual Deceased Personnel File) Good luck and when possible please post his Silver Star citation. Kurt Barickmam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunifon Posted August 4, 2010 Share #64 Posted August 4, 2010 No, he wouldn't be pictured in a Scout Sniper group photo.Your best bet is to write to the National Archives for his file and also you should request his IDFP file. (Individual Deceased Personnel File) Good luck and when possible please post his Silver Star citation. Kurt Barickmam Done and waiting for the file. Will post his citation when I receive it. I understand he had a letter from Roosevelt written to his family as well. I am creating a video of his service record and will post it. Darren D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share #65 Posted August 4, 2010 Great looking forward to it. Do you have the date of his death? Curious as to whether he may have been KIA during the night time banzai attack on Saipan which the 10th Marines took a part of the brunt. Interesting reading in that the 10th cannoneers were cutting fuses on their pack howitzer rounds to explode barely out of the barrel. Kurt Barickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted August 5, 2010 Share #66 Posted August 5, 2010 Pretty darned awesome grouping!! Thank you for sharing it. I am glad to see that you were able to track down his SS citation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunifon Posted August 8, 2010 Share #67 Posted August 8, 2010 Great looking forward to it. Do you have the date of his death? Curious as to whether he may have been KIA during the night time banzai attack on Saipan which the 10th Marines took a part of the brunt. Interesting reading in that the 10th cannoneers were cutting fuses on their pack howitzer rounds to explode barely out of the barrel. Kurt Barickman Cpl Auer died June 20th, 44' so no he didn't die in the giant Banzai charge in July. On June 20th the 2nd 10th were the supporting artillery for the 4th division attack on "Hill 500". He won the Silver Star the same day he died so there must of been some heroics surrounding his death. Perhaps he was a stretcher bearer; I'll found out hopefully when the copy of his file gets to me. Darren D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunifon Posted June 8, 2011 Share #68 Posted June 8, 2011 Cpl Auer died June 20th, 44' so no he didn't die in the giant Banzai charge in July. On June 20th the 2nd 10th were the supporting artillery for the 4th division attack on "Hill 500". He won the Silver Star the same day he died so there must of been some heroics surrounding his death. Perhaps he was a stretcher bearer; I'll found out hopefully when the copy of his file gets to me. Darren D. To follow-up attached is a copy of Cpl. Roy Auer Silver Star Citiation which also describes the circumstances of his death. I also created a short film based upon his military service and this is the link: The President of the United States takes Pride in presenting the SILVER STAR MEDAL posthumously to CORPORAL ROY N. AUER, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, for service as set forth in the following CITATION: “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Second Battlalion, Tenth Marines, Second Marine Division, in action against enemy forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, 20 June 1944. Courageously volunteering to enter a blazing dump which vast supplies of artillery and mortar ammunition, Corporal Auer worked desperately to extinguish the flames threatening further stores of explosives. Mortally wounded in carrying out his heroic task, Corporal Auer, by his alert initiative, superb daring and unflinching devotion to duty at the risk of his own life, upheld the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.” For the President, JAMES FORRESTAL Secretary of the Navy. Milford, Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share #69 Posted June 8, 2011 Wow, you really did a great job with the video; excellent detail :thumbsup: . Another sad story about the impact on war on a small town family in Indiana; times two. :thumbdown: Thanks for remembering and honoring this family and their sacrifice. Kurt Barickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick45 Posted February 25, 2012 Share #70 Posted February 25, 2012 We have a few thing in common here. Message me I may have some pictures And Kurt Could you possibly email me a larger picture of the scout Sniper Platoon you have. Thanks, Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick45 Posted February 25, 2012 Share #71 Posted February 25, 2012 arickman @ Aug 4 2010, 05:36 AM) No, he wouldn't be pictured in a Scout Sniper group photo.Your best bet is to write to the National Archives for his file and also you should request his IDFP file. (Individual Deceased Personnel File) Good luck and when possible please post his Silver Star citation. Kurt Barickmam Done and waiting for the file. Will post his citation when I receive it. I understand he had a letter from Roosevelt written to his family as well. I am creating a video of his service record and will post it. Darren D. Darren I may have some photos... Email me a picture I'll look for his face. Above Are my Grandparents. As you can see they may have crossed paths in sniper school. I will search hard for you. There's a lot to got through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted May 24, 2022 Share #72 Posted May 24, 2022 Wow. Just read this years later but watched the video and it was quite moving. Thank you for honoring our fallen. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy1690 Posted May 24, 2022 Share #73 Posted May 24, 2022 Very nice Tarawa groupings gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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