The First Provisional Marine Brigade arrived at Pusan, South Korea, Augsut 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.
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. 
