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« on: December 10, 2024, 01:39:23 pm »
My uncle, Fox 2/8 always called it tah-RAH-wah.
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« on: December 10, 2024, 01:35:40 pm »
Can't speak to other units but my uncle Charles Sikkema, 1st platoon, F Co. 2/8, was in the 1st wave on Red 3. I've always thought riding in on the 1st wave amtracs saved his life.
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« on: December 10, 2024, 01:23:37 pm »
My Uncle Charles Sikkema, Fox Co. 2/8 was wounded the 6th day on Saipan when the "surrendering' Japanese in a cave, decided to blow themselves and as many Marines as possible, up.
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« on: February 14, 2022, 03:29:55 pm »
Kim and I are "newbies?" We've both posted on the Forum since it was formed. Maybe classified as such because of the new format.
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« on: February 13, 2022, 03:48:27 pm »
I see the last post was from 12/24/21. Is there a problem with the forum or just not many visitors anymore?
I saw on Facebook Wendell Perkins passed. I thought there would be some mention here.
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« on: June 27, 2021, 01:30:43 pm »
Thanks for the info. I have found a book called, " Pa's Story, a Marine reflects on war and his life." Written by Col. Doezema it tells his story. found on Amazon.
Thanks again for the investigative efforts from all of you.
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« on: June 20, 2021, 01:13:34 pm »
Gunny, I checked that book myself and did not see him listed. Also checked 2/8 roster and he's not there. The obit mentioned Okinawa so I assumed he was with the 8th as they were called in near the end of that campaign. So, he may have been in one of the many units attached to that group. (FYI, my uncle was with 2/10 arty on Okie.) For some reason I think I've seen his name in print but not sure where as I have MANY Tarawa books.
He was probably not an officer in 1943 as he would have been 19 years old.
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« on: June 20, 2021, 11:56:14 am »
in the obits of todays newspaper I saw listed, LtCol. Richard M. Doezema, 97, from Grand Rapids, Mi. He was remembered as a veteran of Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa in WWII. Also, combat in Korea. Navy Cross, Silver Star and two Purple hearts.
Just wondering if anyone has any info on this Marine.
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« on: February 09, 2020, 03:37:07 pm »
Been a member for years but had to re-register for up dated site.
Uncle Charles Sikkema was with Fox Co. 2/8. Survived Tarawa without a scratch. Wasn't so lucky on Saipan. WIA.
Uncle Jay VanderSchuur, I.Co. 3/10. Saipan and Okinawa.
Me, Echo Co. 1st Recon Bn. 1st MarDiv. '69.
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« on: January 22, 2020, 07:20:24 pm »
KT Ras has posted on facebook that Elwin Hart has passed away.
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