Unit Operations

E-2-7 Korean Defense, Summer, Fall, 1 May - 30 Nov "52" Third Korean Winter, 1-Dec "52" - 30 Apr "53" Korean Defense, Spring - Summer - 1-May-27 July "53

Awards/Badges

Silver Star, Purple Heart (2), Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean  Service Medal (3 Battle Campaigns Stars) Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations War Service Medal (50^th Anniversary), Korean War Veterans, Expert Rifleman Badge

Most Memorable Moment

Defending O.P, "Reno" Oct 26, 1952, when we repulsed two major assaults, by a numerically superior enemy force.  I was awarded the "Sliver Star" for this action.

Career After USMC

I worked for the U.S. Navy at Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard, S.P. Calif.  I was a planning Supervisor.  I retired in 1987 with a total of 36 years Government Service.

Current Affiliations

1st Marine Div Assoc, Northern Calif. (VP), Military Order of the Purple heart (CMDR) Chap 15 (SF), DAV, VFW, KWVA, MCA, Volunteer Veterans Hospitals. U.S.O.

Family Information

Married 50 years to Michelina Yaquinto (Mickey), 6 - Children - 5 Girls, 1 Boy. - 16 - Grand Children - 8 Girls, 8 Boys.

Hobbies

Collect Stamps, Coins, USMC History (Peace & War)

Degrees/Schools

School of Hard Knocks (Korea 52-53)

Current Address

2601 Trenton Dr,

San  Bruno, CA. 94066

650-583-2704