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Two Battles Compared Marine Assault Marks Anniversary of Solomons
Aug 7 marks eight years since Guadalcanal as the First Marine Brigade presses the Korean front. Veterans recount tougher terrain, better gear, and a hotter, wetter campaign with new weapons and air support while facing a fanatical enemy.
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Solomons
John Rich
Ith
United Nations
Guadalcanal
Korea
25Th Army
America
South Korea
Edgar Slick
Utica
N. Y
Ellsworth van Orman
William Burk
Bronx
Burk
Charles H. Brush Jr
Montclair
N. J
N.C.O
Maj. Sullivan
1St Marine Bridage
Edward W. Snedeker
Oceanside
Calif
Lawrence Sheridan
Boston
Mass
Alton C. Weed
U. S
Weed
Jack Walsh
San Francisco
Canal
Walsh