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Crossroads of the
Corps
The Magazine of the Marines’ Memorial Association, San Francisco \ SPRING 2018
They Still Live in our Memory.
Memorial Day, observed at the Club this year on 26 May, gives us
the chance to come together, to remember and honor our fallen.
An In Memory of… donation to the Marines’ Memorial Association
is a loving tribute to those who have gone before, and helps to ensure
our Living Memorial can continue to serve Veterans of all eras.
Join us for our 71st annual Memorial Day service and luncheon honoring
all of our servicemen and women, and please consider making an
In Memory of… contribution along with your reservation.
Please note that all donations of $500 or more will be listed in an upcoming edition of Crossroads of the Corps.
!
TO DONATE ONLINE, GO TO: OurMission.MarinesMemorial.org/MemorialDay
OR, MAIL THIS FORM TO: Marines’ Memorial Association, 609 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94102
h YES, I want to remember someone special with an IN MEMORY OF… donation to the Marines’ Memorial.*
Amount: h $100 h $250 h $500 h $1,000 h $2,500 h $3,500 h $5,000 h Other: $__________
Name:_ _______________________________________ Member Number:____________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _ __________________________ Email: __________________________________________
THIS DONATION IS IN MEMORY OF:____________________________________________________
PAYMENT:
h Enclosed is my check to Marines’ Memorial Association. Check #: ______________
h Charge my h Visa h Mastercard h Discover h American Express
Name on card:_ _______________________________________________________
Card #:_____________________________________________ Expiration Date:________________
h Please send me information about including the Marines’ Memorial Association in my will.
* If your giving is restricted to 501(c)3 organizations, please consider a gift to “Marines’ Memorial Foundation,”
which supports the efforts of the Marines’ Memorial Association.
Crossroads of the
Corps
SPRING 2018 \ VOLUME 84 NUMBER 1
4 Correspondence
5 Bits & Pieces: News You Can Use
17 The Club Calendar
EVENTS IN REVIEW
10 The Heavy Water War, 75 Years On
12 Commemoration of the Battle
for Iwo Jima
14 13th Annual Gold Star Parents
Event
MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION \ A NON-PROFIT VETERANS ORGANIZATION 16 Meet the Author: William Reeder
609 Sutter St. · San Francisco, CA 94102 · tel (415) 673-6672 · fax (415) 441-3649
email member@MarinesMemorial.org · website MarinesMemorial.org
Room Reservations: 1-800-5-MARINE MarinesMemorial.org
THE LIVING MEMORIAL
Crossroads of the Corps is published quarterly for Members of the Marines’ Memorial
Association. EDITOR Rose McCoy crossroads@MarinesMemorial.org 18 Generous Contributions
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
24 Members Making Connections
Chairman Mr. Rick Hartnack, Marine Veteran
through Mentorship
Secretary Colonel Jim Heidrich, USMC (Ret.)
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Barrow, USMC (Ret.) · Mr. J. Barrie Graham, Marine Veteran 34 In Memoriam
Mr. Tim Hsia, Army Veteran · Mr. Peter Kump, Marine Veteran
Ms. Nicole Nolette, Navy Veteran · Mr. M. K. Palmore, Marine Veteran
Brigadier General Frank Quinlan, USMC (Ret.) · Mr. Robert Shaw, Marine Veteran YOUR CLUB & ASSOCIATION
Mr. Stephen M. Snyder, Marine Veteran · Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Tice, USAF (Ret.)
7 Meet the Members
MARINE MILITARY ADVISORS
Sergeant Major Alex Dobson, USMC · Colonel Jim Gruny, USMC 8 Earn a Free Night’s Stay
Colonel Gary Johnston, USMC · Colonel Ricardo Martinez, USMC
Colonel Steve White, USMC · Colonel Jason Woodworth, USMC 26 Introducing MarinesMemorial.org
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 28 Membership Demystified
Lieutenant General Jan Huly, USMC (Ret.)
STAFF
30 MMA Board of Directors
General Manager & Chief Operating Officer
Welcomes Rick Hartnack as
Michael Allen michaelallen@MarinesMemorial.org Chairman
Chief Financial Officer Ruby Wu rubywu@MarinesMemorial.org
Director of Membership Mackenzie Jakoubek mackenziejakoubek@MarinesMemorial.org
Director of Living Memorial Col Brendan Kearney, USMC (Ret.)
brendankearney@MarinesMemorial.org
Director of Sales & Marketing Nicky Broderick nickybroderick@MarinesMemorial.org
Exec. Assistant to the President & CEO Carol Taylor caroltaylor@MarinesMemorial.org
Information Technology Director Anne Walker annewalker@MarinesMemorial.org
Director of Development Chelsea Leonard chelsealeonard@MarinesMemorial.org Cover photo: Jan Lundberg Photography
FOLLOW THE
MARINES’ MEMORIAL DONATE AT
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CORRESPONDENCE \ YOUR VIEWS
Meeting Leads to Membership signage throughout the building, social
media postings, and when making
Dear Lieutenant General Huly,
restaurant reservations. We feel our
On behalf of the Marine Corps As- dress code is reasonable, elevated but
sociation & Foundation, I want to not stuffy.
thank you and the entire staff of the If you have any questions or would
Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel for Would you like to share a like to provide further feedback or sug-
the world class accommodations and gestions, please feel free to email me
response to what you read here?
service afforded us in support of the at member@MarinesMemorial.org.
A suggestion or opinion about
recent Winter Board Meeting held
your Club experience? Please Thank you,
there 12-14 February 2018. As the Judi Karwan, Membership
address correspondence to
professional association of the Marine
Corps founded by (then) LtCol John crossroads@MarinesMemorial.org.
A Lejeune in 1913, we could not have Setting the Standard for Service
asked for a more appropriate and com- Beyond the Call
fortable venue to host our meetings. Dress Code Disappointment
Dear Marines’ Memorial Club,
The meeting rooms are spacious and
To the Marines’ Memorial Club: Recently, I had the extreme pleasure of
convenient with easily accessible and
I am so disappointed in the way you’ve staying at our fine Hotel. Never in my
up-to-date audio visual and Internet
treated fellow Marines. Two Marine life have I been treated like a king and
capabilities which perfectly supported
Corps Veterans drove 14+ hours to my wife as a queen. When I arrived, I
our aggressive schedule. Our board
stay at the hotel on the Marine Corps met this fine gentleman, Troy. I’m on
members also took full advantage of
Birthday, only to be turned away at oxygen and I was to have a delivery
delicious dining and cocktails in the
the restaurant for not being “dressy” to the hotel of tanks and a full size
Leatherneck Steakhouse and Chesty’s
enough. I understand the restaurant concentrator. There was nothing there.
Bar, as well as the members-only
policy, really I do, but this is how you Troy asked me for the number of the
Happy Hour at the Flying Leather-
treat a fellow Marine? Turn them away contact. I gave it to him and he and
neck Lounge. The friendly and polite
on the Birthday, for not being dressy I coordinated the delivery, but in the
atmosphere and overall high level of
enough? What the heck? meantime I was running out of oxy-
camaraderie throughout the Club was
I called and spoke to the restaurant gen. So, Troy went into his back room
a true pleasure to experience.
to explain the situation, that these and brought a concentrator that some-
Several MCA&F board members
Marines were staying at the hotel. I one had left behind. He helped me get
were so impressed with the MMC
was told it is what it is. Shame on you, transferred over to this concentrator.
facilities, the amazing Marine Corps
Marines’ Memorial Club. He then escorted me to my room and
history spread throughout the Club,
Holly Quinonez told me he would bring the rest to me
the benefits of membership and all
when it arrived.
that the city of San Francisco has to
Dear Holly, This gentleman Troy is a damn
offer, that they joined me in becoming
Thank you for your feedback. Our dress outstanding asset to you and our
members. It is truly too good a deal to
code is certainly not meant to treat any- Hotel! He made it so I could enjoy
pass up if you are a Marine or a Friend
one unjustly. Our mission is to honor the my stay with you all. Thank you very
of the Corps. By the way, our board
legacy of military service of all ranks much, sir, and looking forward to my
will likely host future meetings at the
and all branches. I understand your next stay.
MMC…we like it that much!
disappointment, however, which is why Bill Toffry
Semper Fidelis and thanks again,
William Mark Faulkner we try our best to make sure our guests
LtGen USMC (Ret.) are aware of the dress code before they
President & CEO arrive at the restaurant, by posting it on
Marine Corps Association & Foundation our website, on our front desk monitor,
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BITS & PIECES \ CLUB NEWS AND INITIATIVES
“Never tell people how to do things. aid? If you are the child of a Marine
Tell them what to do and they will pursuing a certificate program or
surprise you with their ingenuity.” vocational training, our partner, the
» George S. Patton Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation,
offers Career and Technical Education
Top MMA Membership Recruiter Scholarships. Apply at mcsf.org/apply.
of the Quarter (Oct-Dec 2017)
“There are three kinds of people:
Congratulations and thanks to Those who are immovable, those who
Colonel David E. Prewitt, USA (Ret.), tax deductible dollar you contribute
(including your membership dues) are movable, and those who move
who has been a member since 2000 them.” » Li Hung
and over the years has recruited at helps to fulfill this essential mission.
least 25 new members for us! He lives Please contact our Membership Depart-
Need a Notary?
near Philadelphia and runs a local Vet- ment today with any questions or to
apply for membership, at member@ Carol Taylor, whose office is located on
erans group there. He has a daughter
MarinesMemorial.org. We look forward Floor 2M of the Club, provides Notary
in Paris, so he and his wife often use
to hearing from you! services for Members and guests dur-
reciprocal clubs. Watch this space in
ing business hours, by appointment.
the next edition of Crossroads to see “Praise the bridge that carried you She can be reached at (415) 830-9906
how member-to-member recruitment over.” » George Colman or caroltaylor@MarinesMemorial.org.
is shaping up for 2018.
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Why join the Marines’ Memorial if your visit to the City. Or maybe you’re
In Memory
you don’t live in San Francisco? a local who likes to play tourist in your
hometown. This quarter, Sanjin sug- Beginning with this edition of Cross-
Some people wonder why they’d want
gests the SF First Thursday Art Walk. roads of the Corps, we list the names of
to be a member of the Marines’ Memo-
On the first Thursday of every month, recently deceased MMA members (see
rial Association if they don’t live in or
from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., downtown gal- page 22). If you know of a member who
near San Francisco. If this is you, or
leries open their doors to the public and has passed on, please send his or her
another Veteran you know, read on. As a
usually serve complimentary wine and name to Member@MarinesMemorial.
member, you qualify for member rates,
light hors d’oeuvres. Sanjin especially org or call us at (415) 673-6672.
member-only events, and special pack-
ages here at your Club. San Francisco’s recommends 49 Geary Street. It’s only a
“I am not afraid of an army of lions led
not in your travel plans? No problem. few blocks away from the Club and has
by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of
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sheep led by a lion.”
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» Alexander the Great
Zealand and everywhere in-between works his way down. Find more infor-
(see pages 32-33). Here’s the best part: mation at sffirstthursday.com. The Frequent Stay Program
With membership in the Marines’ “Perpetual optimism is a force A stay at your Club can be very
Memorial, you are supporting the men multiplier.” » Colin Powell rewarding, from the cocktail hour to
and women of the US Armed Forces, es- an early swim and breakfast in the
pecially those deployed or transitioning Scholarship News
morning. Stay any 12 nights, and the
to civilian life. You also help us to honor rewards suddenly grow! It’s a “Baker’s
The deadline to apply for MMA
and commemorate our fallen comrades Dozen” — your 13th night free. To
Scholarships is 20 April (see page 29),
and their families. So you see, it doesn’t learn more, go to MarinesMemorial.
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ALL PRESENT OR ACCOUNTED FOR! \ MEET THE MEMBERS
“Although I am Marine Corps,” says Lee, “and I became MMA’s 2005 Gold Star Parents event,
Navy,” says NAVY more involved with the Marines’ and from that moment became an avid
CDR DAVID Memorial, working on some of the supporter. “We’ve been very blessed by
APPEZZATO, “my programs” for West Coast Marines. Of this country, and I’ve been very
father and grandfa- all that the Association offers, Lee is fortunate professionally,” he says. “I
ther were both most passionate about two things. One like to give generously, and this
Marines, and I’m is the annual Birthday Ball, where “the wonderful organization is also included
proud to be a member of a club that patriotic music just brings a chill down in my will.” When Kelly entertains
commemorates their legacy and your spine,” the love of country is people at the Club, he takes them
service.” Dave’s father was an active palpable among active duty, former through the Living Memorial exhibits.
member both during and after his Marines, and friends of Marines, and “I make them check it out. I want them
Marine Corps career, and Dave had his the banquet can’t be beat. Closest to to see and appreciate the sacrifices that
high school prom at the Club. So, when his heart is the Association’s support of have been made, always with the hope
he recently launched his own member- active duty service members. “This was that they’ll contribute as well.”
ship, he says, “it was a little like coming especially evident during the heavy
home.” A Naval Flight Officer with active years of the War on Terror,” he MAJGEN
nearly 27 years of service, Dave flew says, when a program was developed to MELVIN
the S-3B Viking aircraft and has served help Bay Area service members SPIESE, who
in various staff and operational through multiple deployments, retired in
assignments at sea, ashore and over- bringing them into the Club with their 2013 as
seas. He currently serves as Assistant families to stay a few days, take their Deputy CG, IMEF and CG, 1st MEB,
Naval Attache at the US Embassy in minds off things, and have time to chill. has been a key adviser and supporter
Rome, Italy. In January while on leave “That’s the reason I love to support the of San Francisco Fleet Week’s evolution
from Italy, Dave enjoyed a night at the Club.” He emphasizes that however you into a showcase of military and civil
Club with his girlfriend. “I was im- participate here — whether using the capabilities in disaster response. The
pressed by the renovations,” he says, facility or making a donation — you’re San Franciso event’s success brought
“and we stopped on every floor to see supporting all service members. him recently to New York, to advise
the exhibits and rooms. It truly lives up that city on setting its own Fleet Week
to its ‘Living Memorial’ purpose.” This “It’s really different on a similar course. It was Mel’s
is especially important, he adds, with now,” says wealth involvement with Fleet Week, then
the loss of the Bay Area’s connection to management advisor, headquartered at the Marines’ Memo-
its military past. Dave looks forward to former Army Captain rial, that first led him into the Club.
spending more time in the Club when and Vietnam-era He’d always known it was there, he
he lives closer. In the meantime, he’s Veteran KELLY JAY. says. But once he stepped inside, he
exploring our European reciprocal He remembers that was “absolutely captured by the spirit
clubs and will keep sending his San until Desert Storm in the early 1990s, of the place.” Mel and his wife, Filom-
Francisco-bound friends our way. many of his peers were what he calls ena, became ardent ambassadors. “We
“closet Veterans,” unlikely to say with got our kids, all of whom have been on
While serving as pride, “Yes, I served.” He is encouraged active duty, to join,” says Mel. He
Camp Pendleton’s by the greater respect our Veterans are hosted a colleague whose uncle was
Chief of Staff in the shown these days, though he feels killed in the Pacific in WWII. She was
early 2000s, COL there’s still work to be done ensuring thrilled to stay here. His connection to
LEE FARMER former generations’ sacrifices aren’t the Club — “a bit about business, but
joined our Board as taken for granted. Though Kelly is a na- also very personal” — grew and the
an Active Duty tive San Franciscan, he admits that Spieses came for Birthday Balls,
Advisor. During that time, and later as “growing up, I never knew the Club was Thanksgiving, and nice weekends in
Director of Pendleton’s MCCS after there.” But as he tuned into Veterans the city. Since moving from California
retiring from active duty, he enthusias- activities, including being a very active last year, they have enjoyed reciprocal
tically promoted the Club to his benefactor of the National WWII clubs stays, but MMC still draws them
Marines. Running MCCS was “a Museum in New Orleans, the Marines’ west, most recently to celebrate the
wonderful way to continue serving the Memorial Club appeared on his radar. 242nd Marine birthday and honor Gen
Kelly represented the Red Cross at the Myatt as he marked his retirement.
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SPREAD THE WORD, STAY THE NIGHT
Earn one free night’s accommodations
for every new Member you sign up!
The Marines’ Memorial Club remains the “best kept secret in San Francisco.” We need your help to spread the
word! The Association is asking you, our members, to recommend membership to friends and loved ones who
would value and appreciate the many advantages of a Marines’ Memorial membership:
• Access to the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel in San Francisco
– Member rates and packages for overnight accommodations
– Members-only happy hour
– Chesty’s Bar and the Leatherneck Steakhouse
– Marines’ Memorial Theatre
• Access to over 240 reciprocal clubs all over the world
• Networking opportunities with Currently Serving and Veteran communities
• Invitations to special events: Marine Corps Birthday Ball, George P. Shultz Lecture Series, holiday
brunches and more
• Direct support of our mission — honoring the legacy of military service through our “Living Memorial”
and programs that commemorate, educate, and serve Veterans of all eras and their families
To be eligible for Marines’ Memorial membership, candidates must have served honorably in any
branch of the US Armed Forces.
Please share the application on the facing page, or refer your friends to MarinesMemorial.org to join! Make sure
they tell us you referred them, so you will be eligible for a “Member Get a Member” gift certificate. For each new
Veteran member you refer, you will receive one night’s accommodations* at the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel.
*”Member Get a Member” gift certificates are for standard room rates Sunday-Thursday and cannot be combined with Member’s Choice
or other packages. Referred member must be a new Veteran member who has paid the $200 membership contribution, and the referrer
must be an active member. Certificates have no cash value and are not transferable or replaceable. Rewards are sent quarterly.
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MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
60th anniversarymembership
APPLICATION
our livingMarine forback
memorial
benefits
looking Life
Apply ONLINE at MarinesMemorial.org | Mail to: 609 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Membership Categories (All donations are tax-deductible and non-refundable):
h Regular Veteran & Retired, all US Services, including Merchant Marine (wartime): Annual donation $150 (+ $50 initiation)
h Currently Serving Members of the Armed Forces All Services $35 (Rates remain the same until personnel departs Active/Reserve
status, then normal member rates apply)
Membership Information (Please print clearly)
First Name, MI, Last Name: ________________________________________________
Branch of Service: h USMC h USN h USA h USAF h USCG h Merchant Marine (wartime)
Military Status: _____________________ Highest/Current Rank: _____________________
Birth Date: ____ / ____ /19_____ Email: ______________________ @ _________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ____________
Home Phone: _________________________ Mobile: _____________________________
I certify that I served on Active Duty in the US Armed Forces from __________ to __________
How did you hear about us?
h Advertisement or news article (Name of publication: _____________________________)
h Visit to the Club or Theatre h Member/family/friend h Site presentation h Other ______________________
Family Members
Your spouse, children over 21 years (who are ineligible for membership by themselves) and non-military parents are eligible for Guest
Cards. Spouse card is complimentary; all others are $50 annually, per Guest Card. Please list names, relations and ages of those for
whom you would like to add a card (use reverse side if necessary). In-laws are ineligible.
First & Last Name Relationship Email Amount Must be 21 Years+
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Processing Your Membership Application
In addition to the completion of this application, please attach the following:
• Photocopy of Official Verification of Honorable Service: DD214 or Retired ID Card; copy of front of Active Duty ID
Card (Currently Serving only) Note: If you cannot locate verification or know that it has been lost, you can obtain a copy
by writing: National Military Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63132. Or complete the online
form at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/index.html
• Appropriate Donation (All donations are tax-deductible and non-refundable)
Circle Payment Type: MC VISA AMEX Diners Club Personal check or other: ________________
Total Amount Due (membership donation + guest card(s)) $ ____________
Credit Card # ____________________________________ Exp. Date ____________
Signature of Applicant ___________________________________ Date ________________
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THE HEAVY BRIGADIER (RET)
Photo: Michael Mustacchi
WATER WAR RODERICK
75 YEARS ON MACDONALD
O
n 17 January, Brigadier When FRESHMAN launched on Ronneberg, with the main group,
(Retd.) Roderick Macdonald 19 November, it was a disaster. Both skied 250 miles across the Hardan-
MBE brought to the gliders and one Halifax towing aircraft gervidda to neutral Sweden. Hauke-
Marines’ Memorial Club crashed at night in the mountains. lid remained behind to set up a new
the story of the “Heavy Those not killed in the crash were ex- resistance group. However, within six
Water War,” a World War II operation ecuted. Discovering one of the British months the Germans rebuilt the heavy
that prevented the Nazis from develop- maps in a crashed glider, the Germans water plant with even greater capacity.
ing an atomic bomb. now knew that Vemork was the target. In November 1943, the US 8th Air
In 1940, Germany’s invasion of With the GROUSE group, now Force launched an unsuccessful series
Norway gave them access to the Norsk code-named SWALLOW, still on the of raids on Vemork. After this, the
Hydro heavy water plant at Vemork, Hardangervidda, Tronstad’s original Germans decided to move all of their
essential to their development of an plan became Operation GUNNERSIDE. heavy water and production equipment
atomic bomb. Tronstad was eager to lead the group to Germany by railway.
Leif Hans Larsen Tronstad was but the British denied his request. Tronstad came up with another plan.
a chemistry professor and an officer Tronstad selected 23-year old Sec- Haukelid, still in Norway, would attack
in the Norwegian Army. In 1941, he ond Lieutenant Joachim Ronneberg the ferry carrying the rail cars across
fled to Britain, leaving his wife and to lead the group. Tronstad named Lake Tinn with loyal Norwegians.
two children behind. He informed the the older and more experienced Knut They managed to slip onto the ferry
British of the German plan to increase Haukelid as second in command. the night before it was due to sail and
production of heavy water and pro- On 16 February 1943, GUNNER- set their charges. At the deepest part
posed a plan to parachute Norwegian SIDE left England by aircraft. A of the lake, the explosives blew. The
commandos into Norway to destroy blizzard prevented SWALLOW and ferry sank, sending the entire supply
the heavy water plant at Vemork. GUNNERSIDE from moving for the of heavy water to the bottom of Lake
Combined Operations in London next four days. On February 22 the Tinn, along with 63 Norwegian citizens.
opted for a glider-borne mission with storm cleared and the teams linked up. The Heavy Water War was over.
airborne Royal Engineers, code-named On the night of Sunday 28 Febru- Tronstad and his Norwegian comman-
FRESHMAN. This plan required only ary, nine Norwegian commandos set dos had succeeded in preventing Hitler
four of Tronstad’s Norwegian comman- out across the steep Måna River gorge. from developing an atomic weapon
dos to carry out the “pathfinder” part of Haukelid’s covering group took the that could have changed the direction
the operation, code-named GROUSE. lead along the railroad track, while of World War II.
On 18 October 1942, GROUSE Ronneberg’s demolition party headed Later, Tronstad was parachuted
parachuted onto the Hardangervidda, for the heavy water plant. Once inside, back into Norway where, on 11 March
a high plateau famed for its beauty and the demolition team set the explosive 1945, he was shot and killed by a Nor-
brutal winter weather. They landed charges and laid out a 30-second fuse. wegian Nazi. The greatest Norwegian
many miles away from their intended The raiders were able to escape without hero of World War II died at the hands
drop zone but reached a cabin near being detected, and radioed the news of of another Norwegian, before he could
Vemork on 5 November. their success to Tronstad in London. be reunited with his family.
< Left to right: The Norsk Hydro heavy
water plant at Vemork, Norway;
Leif Hans Larsen Tronstad, whose
plan launched the Heavy Water War;
Joachim Ronneberg, leader of
Operation Gunnerside
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Association 11< Veterans of the Battle
for Iwo Jima, left to
right: Wayne Dawson,
Charles Greene, Ed
Photo: Jan Lundberg Photography
Cavallini, Dale Cook,
Roy Earle, Al Gentile.
At rear: Marines’
Memorial Foundation
Chairman J. Barrie
Graham, MMA Presi-
dent & CEO LtGen Jan
Huly, USMC (Ret.)
COMMEMORATION » Battle for Iwo Jima
GENEROUSLY UNDERWRITTEN BY COLONEL JACK GARCIA, USMC (RET.)
F
amily, friends and admirers the men in Rosenthal’s photo were tions were to not take that first flag
of the men who fought on Iwo taken as historical fact. Then, in 2014, down until the second flag goes up,
Jima came to the Marines’ amateur historians Eric Krelle of lest the troops suddenly see no flag
Memorial Club on 20 February Omaha and Dubliner Stephen Foley and think the Japanese have retaken
to observe the 73rd anniver- brought a controversial suggestion to Suribachi. At about one o’clock in the
sary of that epic World War II battle. Headquarters Marine Corps: Corps- afternoon, the second flag went up.
Marines’ Memorial Foundation Board man John Bradley, featured in his son Joe Rosenthal, some other photog-
Chairman J. Barrie Graham welcomed James Bradley’s book Flags of Our raphers, and a motion picture photog-
the crowd, acknowledged the Iwo Jima Fathers, had been misidentified as one rapher went up the hill to document.
Veterans present, and thanked Colonel of the flag raisers in Rosenthal’s photo. General Huly recounted using the
Jack Garcia for his generous sponsor- Further photographic evidence showed movie footage and photos, shot at
ship of the event. He then introduced that Krelle and Foley might have a case. varying times and angles, to pinpoint
Lieutenant General Jan Huly, Presi- In April 2016, General Huly got details of the men’s movements and
dent & CEO of the Marines’ Memorial a call from General Robert Neller, the things they carried and wore dur-
Association, who gave a fascinating Marine Corps Commandant, asking ing the ten minutes or so it took for
presentation on identifying the par- him to convene a board to verify the the first flag to come down and the
ticipants of the second flag raising on identity of those who raised the flag second to go up. These details — right
Mount Suribachi, 23 February 1945. in the iconic photograph. This was the down to rings on fingers and cuffs in
In AP photographer Joe Rosenthal’s second official attempt; the first, in trousers — were key to proving be-
iconic photo, US Marines of the 28th 1947, identified Corporal Harlon Block yond a reasonable doubt exactly who
Regiment, 5th Division, raise the Amer- as a participant. every individual in that photo was.
ican flag atop Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. There were actually two flag Rosenthal had had his back to the
There was a battle raging, the nation raisings that Friday in 1945. The first scene and, seeing that the flag was
was war weary, casualties were mount- happened just after ten in the morn- going up, turned around and quickly
ing, and then this photo comes across ing, using a small flag that had been snapped some shots. He believed
the front page of every major newspa- taken from a ship in Pearl Harbor. The those photos wouldn’t come out due
per in the United States. It spawned a troops were heartened to look up and to damage his camera had sustained.
war bonds drive, begot a best-selling see that flag on the hill. Photos show In mid-March 1945, the six flag
stamp that was the first ever to depict that Doc Bradley was there to raise raisers were to be summoned home to
living people, inspired a war memorial, the first flag. Later that morning, the participate in the war bond drive. Gen-
and steeled the hope of a nation. battalion commander said, We need eral Huly described the machinations
For nearly 70 years, the names of a bigger flag on that hill. The instruc- of identifying and gathering those
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From left: On 23 February 1945, the first flag comes down as the second goes
six men, erroneously including Doc up at Mt. Suribachi; US Marines cheer after the raising of the American flag;
Bradley. It wasn’t a simple process, as Marines Ira Hayes, Harold Schultz, Michael Strank, Franklin Sousley, Rene
a number of the participants in the Gagnon, and Harlon Block.
actual flag raising had been killed
soon afterward, and memories could
be hazy on an event that was already
six weeks past. Bradley had indeed
raised a flag, just not this one. He was
The gift of
nearby attending Mass as the second sponsorship.
flag raisers gathered on the ridge.
Many of those present when the As part of our inaugural sponsorship
flags were raised on Mt. Suribachi initiative, Colonel Jack Garcia, USMC
were outside of the frames of pho- (Ret.) generously underwrote this
tos that made it back stateside, and year’s Commemoration of the Battle
thus out of luck proving their claims for Iwo Jima. Colonel Garcia’s Marine
of being flag raisers. “I think every- Corps career was inspired in part by
body who fought on Iwo Jima had the service and sacrifice of his cousin,
Would you like to
something to do with raising those 2nd Lieutenant Al Garcia, an infantry
flags,” General Huly said. “But for sponsor an event platoon commander in the 4th Marine
today, these are the names we came Division who was KIA on Iwo Jima. In
like this one at the
up with.” As for Krelle and Foley, who
November 1946, Col Garcia’s family
brought the controversy to light, they Marines’ Memorial
sponsored and attended the Club’s
believe that we’ve got it right now as Club? Contact opening in Al’s memory. Through over
well.
It’s worth noting that Joe Rosen- Chelsea Leonard, 70 years of membership and more than
thal said he attempted to set the 25 years of service on the MMA Board
Director of
record straight on Doc Bradley’s of Directors, his commitment to our
Development, to mission has been, and continues to be,
non-appearance in his photo, but the
adage clearly applies here: a rumor learn more. exemplary.
flies around the world while the truth
is putting on its shoes. (415) 658-9210 chelsealeonard@MarinesMemorial.org
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honor & remembrance
by Mary and Bill Shea, Gold Star Parents to CPL Tim Shea, US Army
KIA in Iraq, 25 August 2005
GOLD The Connect & Share groups this Families a memorable image to but-
year were supplemented by parents tress their already sturdy assurance
STAR writing postcards from the heart, as
part of care packages to be sent to
that their beloved lost are heroes. The
message: If you want to make a differ-
PARENTS active duty personnel via Gold Star
Parents Chuck and Teri Palmer. Dogs,
ence, become a knot in someone’s life.
A knot in a rope lashes it securely in
EVENT too, got into the mix for the first time.
No, they weren’t General Myatt’s or
place, makes the rope easier to climb,
helps us remember where we have
even Michael Allen’s bulldogs, but been, and even where we have to go. In
parents were treated to genuine ser- this sense, a knot is no longer a prob-
O
vice dogs! Sam (led by Kevin Graves) lem; it is connective and enduring.
n 22 and 23 February, we and Larsen (tended by Matt Decker) Surprisingly, General Myatt told us
Gold Star Parents gathered were emissaries for a corps that has that we have become knots in his sto-
once more, thanks to the helped carry many an unseen burden. ried life. This blessing that he gives us
generosity of the Marines’ Friday afternoon, there was a brief punctuates our 13th time together. No
Memorial Association, the field trip to the San Francisco Veterans’ better acclamation could be forthcom-
annual event’s many benefactors, and Memorial at the Civic Center for ing to the man who has spearheaded
the marvelous staff at the Marines’ A Celebration of our Heroes. Two white the efforts of this event, than the
Memorial Club & Hotel. wreaths were placed at the monument, prolonged standing ovation given by
As one of the unique American each with Gold Stars signed with love those attending the banquet. But, as is
poetic voices, Emily Dickinson, wrote: by each parent with their child’s name. his wont, the General publicly ac-
“Not knowing when the dawn will Kevin Graves briefly recounted how, knowledged those who have admirably
come, I open every door.” So, we par- after decades of ennui, the Memorial assisted along the way. Nancy Totman
ents come faithfully each year to 609 finally came to fruition largely through and Judy Yarian, in particular, and
Sutter Street to tease the dawn out of the efforts of General Myatt, the Blue Star Moms in attendance, were
the night through the wide open doors Marines’ Memorial Association, and recognized for their hours of dedica-
of the many hearts that make our re- dedicated San Franciscans like Wilkes tion in making our time together a
spite possible. For 13 years now, you all Bashford. Parents then planted tiny celebration of our own heroes; the
have shared the burden of bringing our service flags around the monument, heroes whom we now realize are knots
beloved children home to us each year each flag bearing a message written in in our respective lives.
and have spoken their cherished names celebration of our children. In gratitude, General Myatt let it
with us at each Friday’s Memorial Ser- After all these years and all these be known that Gold Star Parents have
vice against the awful silence of time. connections, we also remembered played a prominent role in his life and
On Friday, our very own Major other people who have accompanied in the life of the Marines’ Memorial
General Michael J. Myatt was this us on this journey and left us. Chief Association. There can only be a simi-
year’s Special Guest at the Memorial among them was the longtime photog- lar recognition that he has filled a huge
Service, honoring 11 first time at- rapher for the MMA, Michael Mustac- hole in the hearts of all of us who need
tendees with their own Gold Star Flag chi, who had always been present with our beloved lost to be remembered,
etched with their child’s name. Gen- a ubiquitous camera and a generous and now to be remembered as a knot.
eral Myatt was assisted by Patti Huly, smile and affection for Gold Star So, too, we become knots, not because
as her husband, Lieutenant General Parents. We miss him. we intend to, but because of who we
Jan Huly, now President & CEO of the After 12 years of providing Gold are. Without ever intending to become
Marines’ Memorial Association, read Star Families with a time and place to so, it is now not lost on us that we have
out the names of the fallen. Captain find solace and understanding, Gen- become knots in the lives of each other.
John A. Swanson, USCG Pacific Area, eral Myatt, now as the guest of honor Thank you, General Myatt. We are
presided as chaplain. at the Friday banquet, gave Gold Star blessed to be a knot in another’s life.
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MEET THE AUTHOR
»William Reeder Through the
Photo: Michael Mustacchi
Valley: My Captivity in Vietnam
O
days. But on the third day, his luck ran to have intermediate goals and a lust
n 12 December 2017, Colonel out. “In the book, I do a halfway OK for life.”
William Reeder, Jr., USA job of describing that moment,” he Col Reeder was one of ten men se-
(Ret.) held his audience rapt says, “but it’s an impossible feeling to lected to brief then-Army Chief of Staff
as he described his experi- describe, having lost my freedom in that Creighton Abrams on their experiences
ence of captivity during the instant.” After three days of brutal inter- in Vietnam and any lessons learned.
Vietnam War. rogation, he was moved to a camp in the Worst of all for Army prisoners of war,
Bill Reeder served in the US Army Cambodian jungle. For several weeks, they explained to Abrams, was fear of
for 30 years. As a pilot, he flew 3,000 he was held in a bamboo cage, feet in the unknown. The Army had not pro-
hours, 1,000 of those in combat. For his wooden stocks, surviving on two balls vided survival training during the Viet-
service, Reeder was awarded the Silver of rice per day. He got sicker and sicker. nam War. The Air Force and Navy did
star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, On 2 July, Reeder and 26 other weak have such training, and Reeder’s group
three Bronze Stars, and three Purple and shoeless prisoners were led into recommended that the Army follow
Hearts. In 1977, he was named Army the jungle to begin a three month trek suit. Nick Rowe, one of the few POWs
Aviator of the Year, and in 2017, Naval over the Ho Chi Minh trail to Hanoi. to escape during the war, was brought
Institute Author of the Year. Given his grave condition, he doubted back on active duty to develop the US
Reeder’s story of capture and he would make it through even the first Army Survival, Evasion, Resistance
captivity in South Vietnam is different day. Along the way, seven fellow prison- and Escape (SERE) program. Reeder
from those who were taken prisoner in ers died or were executed, including the continues to interact and help with the
the north. Being captured in the south one other American, Wayne Finch. program at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
meant a long and often deadly journey One hundred sixty-eight days after Forty years after the end of the
north, in addition to imprisonment. In arriving in Hanoi, Reeder was released war, it’s still being debated, discussed,
Through the Valley, he also tells the sto- on 27 March 1973. As for how he sur- argued about — and remarkable stories
ries of other American POWs captured vived day after day, he says, “You have like Bill Reeder’s are still being told.
in South Vietnam and Laos, including
Jim Thompson, the longest held POW
in Vietnam. The book also honestly
portrays how Reeder worked through
the challenges he faced on his return to
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