MARINE BARRACKS
YOKOSUKA NB - MESSAGE BOARD

37 Messages Since 3-14-00

Posted 3-15-00
MGySgt L L Glancy,Jr, 56 - 57
llgsmgsag@ec.rr.com (Updated 9-15-04)

Was in Starboard Section Military Police From Jan56 thru Nov57. Worked Gate Duty..Brig Duty.. Bluff 1..Bluff 4 & Bluff 5.. Retired Jan 31,78  as a MGySgt with 24 years of service.

Posted 3-15-00
Gy.Sgt. Ret. Charles W. Linxwiler, Mar.1956 to Dec. 1958.
clinx@thegrid.net

When I got to Yokosuka I was assigned to Guard Co and was there for three weeks before I went out to the Rifle Range and talked to TSgt Paul Cross. I went to work soon after and worked at the rifle and pistol ranges as long as I was in Japan. In the almost three years I was there, I met and became friends with a large number of Marines, some of them became life long. Anyone who was there when someone put the shark repellent in the fish pond would remember. Some of the guys I remember best were... Sgt Don Fraser, Sgt Doug Joiner, Sgt R.E. Lewis, Sgt C.E. Waggle, Sgt James E Roberts and lots more. To many to mention. We were a wild bunch in those old days when we were range rats.

Posted 3-17-00
Captain Fred E. "Dutch" White, 61 - 63
whitehouse@lankaster.com

Mustang Captain Fred E. "Dutch" White   I joined the Corps in November of 1957.  I reported in to Marine Barracks, Yokosuka, Japan in December of 1961 as a Corporal (E-4).  I was assigned to the Starboard Section of Security.  I served as NCOIC of Carney Gate, as a patrolman with Uniform, Yankee, and/or Zulu patrol routes.  As Corporal of the Guard, and as NCOIC of either Taura, Kinugasa, or Kurimaha outposts.  Departed MB, Yokosuka in December of 1963.  Semper Fi

Posted 3-18-00
Ronald M. Bowren, 56 - 58
rbowren@worldnet.att.net

I arriverd in Japan in late 1954, 3rd Mar Div, Camp Gifu...then to Camp McGill/Takiyama. From there I was transferred to Marine Barracks, Yokosuka, MP Company, in early 1956. I worked city patrol and the Main Gate. I did a short stint with the base Seahawks football team, and joined the barracks Drum & Bugle Corps when SSgt Bill Cox took over. I was there until around March 1958. I have quit a few photos that I will try to scan and e-mail to the website. Maybe some of you will see some familiar faces.

Posted 3-18-00
Joe F. Bailey, MSgt., USMC(Retired), 56 - 59
JBailey206@aol.com

Was stationed at MB Yokosuka Dec.56 TO Apr.59. MP Company, Port section, Desk Sgt. at Fleet Landing, Brig Duty, Japanese Police Station as Laision NCO, Base Patrol after MP's were removed from duty in town. Col. Edson L. Lyman was CO and later a Col. W.K. Davenport came in as CO. We had a mascot for the Barracks, SSgt." EARTHQUAKE", A Very ugly english Bulldog. The MP CO at the time was a Capt. B.D."BUCK" Smith. Patrol Sgt's Sloss, Anderson, Dugan, Amaral and others. Traffic Investigators in the PMO office, Edward Perkins, Sternberger and others. Last I heard, Perkins was the first Black Ambassador to South Africa, prior to that assignment, he was the Ambassador to Liberia. Another Marine makes good! I retired in 1974 as MSgt. in Denver, Colorado and full retirement in July 1995. Would love to hear from anyone I served with at any place or time.

15858 East 8th Circle
Aurora, Colorado 80011-7304
Telephone: 303-366-6366

Posted 3-26-00
Lee Ballenger, Sgt, 54 - 57
LeeBallen@aol.com

I arrived Yokosuka Feb 1954 from 1st Tanks in Korea where I had shipped over for duty in Japan. I was a Corporal in the MP Company and worked all posts; Carney Gate, Motor Patrol, Walking Patrol. After I made Sergeant I worked the Brig, Desk Sgt. at Fleet Landing and finally Traffic Investigation for the PMO. I was in Yokosuka for three years, leaving in January 1957. In case anyone is interested I have a book coming out in July on the Marines in the Korean War, 1952. Call or write and I'll forward an order blank.

Lee Ballenger, 1831 Marie St., Rosamond, CA 93560
661-256-2887

Posted 4-18-00
Donald J Zawojski (Ski), 54 - 56, and again in 62 - 65
DONZAWOJSKI@cs.com

I arrived to Yokosuka from Korea in 1954, Col L.F. Chapman was the C.O. and Lt.Col Wright was the Ex.Off.. It was a very shocking experiece leaving Korea and going to such a spit and polish out fit Col Chapman was all Marine. I served Ballanger and Ameral , he saved my hide a few times in Hinnodicho. We had a good barracks and I loved it. I came back to yokosuka in 1962, but it was a whole new ballgame. The Marines no longer were MP's and the Navy had taken it over. I was a markmanship instructer at our rifle range which then was at Takayama, close to Camp McGill, which was good because I had govt. housing at Nagai Heights. Please call me at donzawojskics.com

Posted 6-8-00
Glen Lawrence MSgt, 59 - 62
gblawrence1@email.msn.com

Arrived Yokosuka  May 1959. Was in Port Section. I arrive as a PFC and walk post on the sea wall and was in the motor pool. Made LCpl and drove patrol. Was selected to be the Admiral driver and work for him until late 61. Came back to  the Barracks and was Sgt. of the Guard. Came back to the states in May of 62.

Posted 9-11-00
Sgt. Wayne Diana, USMC, Jan77 - Jul79
JLDiana258@aol.com

I was stationed there from Jan 1977 - July 1979. Have some knowledge of history, renovations done in 1978.  Also have a copy of Leatherneck mag that featured the Barracks as "Post of the Corps".  Have some pictures as well. Looking forward to hearing from you and contacting those who I served with. Semper Fi......

Posted 1-7-01
Greg Hernandez, 79 - 81
gerg103@hotmail.com

I was stationed at Marine Barracks Yokosuka from 1979-1981. My name is Greg Hernandez. I think those years were the best times of my life. I met many wonderful people there including my wife of 18 years. We have two daughters now ages 17 and 13. If anyone remembers me, E-Mail me.  I go back to Japan about every other year and I have many pics of old freinds from Yokosuka. Semper Fi.

Posted 1-14-01
Ashly Fenton, 83 - 85
jashlyfenton@msn.com

I served in the NAF Astugi Detachment from 83' to 85'.  I have maintained contact with a few of the guys. If you remember Ashly Fenton, give me a shout.

Posted 3-18-01
Cpl JB Cearns, Feb76 - Jul78
jbcearns@solides.com

I was original stationed at Marine Barracks Sasebo Japan in July of 1975. When that Barracks closed in February 1976 I was transferred to Marine Barracks Yokosuka Japan. Where I worked in the second guard section until July 1978. I'm in contact with allot of Barracks Marines from this time period.

Posted 3-21-01
Tom Most, 8/76 to 8/78
nwwest@earthlink.net
Web Page, http://home.earthlink.net/~nwwest/Yokos.html

I was stationed at Marine Barracks Yokosuka from 8/76 to 8/78. I worked in the 1st and 3rd Security Sections. I mostly did roving patrol around the base and C-39 security. It was great duty. I wish I had taken in more of the culture than I did. while I was there. I do have aerial photos of Yokosuka. If you interested in them, let me know. I'll e-mail some of them. I also have a home page with one paticular page on Yokosuka Marnes who were there around the same time, including the one and only SgtMaj. MacCormack. He's retired living in Oregon. Also Retired Gunny Sgt Jones, and Retired GunnySgt Boone as well. Let me know if you know them and would like to contact them.

Posted 3-26-01
Mark Hatcher, 82 - 84
maroosevelt@hotmail.com

I was stationed at Yokosuka and Atsugi from 10-1982 to 10-1984.  If anyone remembers me, send me a note. I live in St. Paul, Minnesota and I've been married for almost 9 years and sell real estate.....Semper Fi !!!

Posted 5-27-01
Robert E. Rees,  MSgt., 68 - 71
BOCHIB@aol.com

Interested in hearing from anyone stationed at the Barracks during my years.   Worked in Provost Marshal's Office and with the Navy in Shore Patrol. My full tour in the Corps consisted of 1966-1986.

Posted 7-25-01
Lcpl Bryan Goode,  90-92
Bryan0172@aol.com

Would like to hear from any other Marines stationed at the Barracks during same time frame Especially any Marines with whom I served in 2nd Section.

Posted 8-6-01
Bill Smith ,GySgt Retired 1977/3537
WLS64@AOl.COM

I first came to Japan as a 17 year old Pfc. assigned to Marine Barracks Atsugi. I first had a memorable day, 30 days after being assigned to the Brig as a turn key. I had to go to Yokosuka to take a prisoner to the brig at Yoko, a red line brig it was. The firt person I meant there was Sgt. Maj. John Latanzio who later in life was Sgt. Maj, 1st MAW Danang 1968, but that's another story. He showed me around the barracks and was always at home there, even with Cool Chapman breathing down every bodies throats, like revaly, 500 am , him there with duty NCO, wow, what a guy. Any one who served there and Ataugi are welcome to mail me. Semper Fi!

Posted 8-17-01
Tim 'Bertbo' Bertram, Dec '85 - Apr '89
tbertram@ultlink.net

Left the Corps in '93 as a Sgt. From 9th Marine Corps Recruiting Dist. (Ya for anyone who knew me when I left I didn't stay a slimy civilian long, went back in and did 4 more.) Married still to Pam for over 17 years, 2 children Son 16, and daughter 14. Settled down back in my home town of West Bend WI. I work for a B.C. Ziegler & Co. a securities and investment banking firm, as a network systems engineer. If you were there during that time and can't remember me, (doubtful with my big mouth) I hung with Kirk Greggor, Terry 'Moose' Brailey, Mike Eaton, David Brown, Tony Wigliton (deceased). Hey Cpl (Guinn, Gwen?)  you still alive? Bastard... LOL Semper Fi

Posted 9-24-01
Mic Crowley, Cpl  84-88
EMCCROWLEY@aol.com

I was at Marine Barracks Yokosuka from 85 through 87 and left the Corp from 3/7  &  1/7.   I returned to my home town of Birch Run Michigan for about ten days and then back out to San Diego.  I joined the San Diego Sheriff's Department and have been a Deputy for twelve years.   I ended up working the street right in Camp Pendleton's back yard (Fallbrook).   I Married and have a eleven year old son and ten year old girl.   Send me an E-mail and I can put you in touch with Troy Jolin and Lou Anzelone who also served at the Barracks.  Semper Fi

Posted 10-4-01
GySgt Bogust 92-95
Bogustrt@tecom.usmc.mil

Would like to hear from any Marines stationed at Marine Barracks Yokosuka between 92-95.  I was the Cpl of the Guard and Sergeant of the Guard for 3rd section.  I am currently stationed at Quantico, training 2ndLts Communications.  I'm currently keeping track of alot of Marines from there.

Col Goulding  to retire this year at Quantico
GySgt Sawyer in Ca. with AAV's
SSgt Ward is a SACO in Ca.
SSgt Perkins with arty in Ca.
Sgt Thomas now 1stlt Thomas 12th Marines Okinawa
SSgt Bachus cold weather instructor Bridgeport Ca

Posted 12-18-01
Lcpl Bob Borst, 78 - 80
deadbugbob@msn.com

I am former Lcpl Bob Borst, I was stationed Marine barracks from 1978 to 1980. Would like to hear from fellow Marines from that time. Sgt Carey, Cpl Garrison, Sgt Stone, Lcpl VP Fields, Cpl Greg Neal, Cpl George, Jeff Shields where are you guys.

Posted 1-12-02
SSgt John J. Freeman, 67 - 69
JJFTIGER3@AOL.COM

I was assigned to the Brig from Feb 1967 to Feb 1969.  Looking for anyone who can help me find Sgt(s) Leonard House, George Rugg, Leroy Nithman, Sgt. Fortney, CWO-2 Martinez or glad to hear from anybody who served with me.

Posted 2-17-02
R. J. Raynes Sgt., 2nd Section, 1961-1963
bray23it@mediaone.net

Played football for Navy Marine Flyers any players out there, get in touch.

Posted 2-18-02
CPL Fields, Vincent C., April 95 - April 97
vincentfields@hotmail.com

The Marine Barracks in Yokosuka was my first duty station.  I did alot of growing up over there.  I met several great people, but unfortunatly over time I've lost touch with 99% of them.  I was (and still am) big into the martial arts, and I taught classes on apprehension techniques to the Marines and FACP there.  I stood post #1 alot, which was the main gate guard.  I have many good memories of slamming and cuffing out of line sailers, lol.  I'd love to find some of the old Marine buddies I was stationed with there.  If you knew me then please drop my a line to say hi.

Posted 4-11-02
GySgt Michael A. Rampenthal, 73 - 75
roatslrs@tenforward.com

Stationed here 1973 - 1975. Gunnery Sergeant Retired NCOIC. Carney Gate as a Corporal.

Posted 11-03-02
Cpl Mark W Bemis, 1982 - 1986
mwbemis@rcn.com

I served with Marine Barracks Yoko from May 82 to Aug 86. It was sad to here they shut down the 3 units.

Posted 12-22-02
Sgt William "Chesty" Puller,
MarBks Yokosuka 86-88
MarDet Kamiseya 94-95
MarBks Yokosuka 95-96
bpuller@yahoo.com

I was one of several Marines who did two tours in Yokosuka, I wasn't the only one who didn't learn his lesson the first time!  Other two tour Marines were Sgt. Jones, Sgt. Mahone, and Sgt. Evans, all of whom were at the barracks 86-88 and 94-96. I am in contact with the following Marines who were at the barracks in the 88-86 time frame: LCpl Ross Baudhuin, LCpl Mike "Snake" Vugrinovich, LCpl Glen Patrick, LCpl James Sparks, LCpl Grigsby,

I am in contact with the following Marines who were at the barracks in the 94-96 time frame: GySgt Entwistle, SSgt Geter, LCpl Culver, LCpl Estes, Sgt "Big Daddy" Chappa, GySgt Dodd

I would like to hear from any Marines that served during either of those two periods.  I am particularly interested in tracking down LCpl Brian Newcombe "LCpl / PFC / Pvt / PFC" Kirby who were at the barracks from 86-88.

In addition to barracks duty I served on MSG Duty in Islamabad pakistan and London England as well as in the fleet with "C" 1/9 and "K" 3/1.  Semper Fi.

Posted 3-22-03
Bill Simpson, 1958
Bill.Simpson@d-fd.com

I was shipped to Yokosuka Marine Barracks in Jan. of 1958. I went over on the General DI. Sultan. I was recruited into the Drum and Bugle Corp. and spent two years there. I was a Lance Corporal. A lot of good times were had traveling around Japan with the Corp.

Posted 9-02-03
Lcpl D. I. Burnett, 1994 - 1995
bluman@charter.net

This I Lcpl Burnett from Yokusuka Marine Barracks 94-95 in 2nd Section. (second to none).  I am in contact with McCarver and Garrison from 3rd Section regularly.  Write back if you want to chat and talk.  In Montgomery AL as a Police Officer and willing to fireld any inquries with any body who's ever been there.  Believe it or not I am really good friends with a submariner who stole our front door mat after I left in Oct. 95'.  Hope to hear from you soon Devil Dogs!!!!

Posted 11-2-03
Harvey Surrena, MSGT, 1974 - 1976
flyngoldwing@sbcglobal.net (Updated 4-09-07)

I was assigned to Atsugi, Kamiseya and Yokosuka from 74-76.  I arrived as a LCpl and left as a Sgt.  With hind sight being 20/20 I only wish I'd taken greater advantage of my time there.  My time in Yokosuka was assigned to the Shore Patrol doing traffic investigations.  Today, I'm a sergeant with the LAPD, but have been activated into the USAF from the the Air National Guard.   Headed to the Gulf flying C-130's.  Semper Fi.

Posted 11-27-03
Cpl. Tim Clark, USMC, Jan 82 - Jan 86
tclark@onsite-aviation.com

I arrived in Yokosuka June of 82 and stayed until June of 84. I served my first year at Atsugi, and my second year at Yokosuka. I was PFC and LCpl while on duty there. I am not real good with names but a ton of faces are flooding my mind. The names I do recall are Steve Hammonds, Noe Vallejo, Lcpl. Cortez, Cpl. Anglin, Sgt. Dutch Perz, "homeslice" McLaughlin, Cpl. O'toole. If anybody remembers me drop me a line.

Posted 11-27-03
SSgt Buzzard, 1996 - 1998
LLB201@psu.edu or BuzzardCL@AOL.com

I was at the Barracks from Feb 96 to Feb 98.  I started out with 2nd section under Sgt Ussery and was later transfered to S-3 under Capt Temple.  I am looking to find and BS with all of those who wish to contact me.

Posted 11-27-03
Paul Martindale, Cpl, 1985 - 1989
martindale824@msn.com

Anyone that served with me, contact me to share memories.

Posted 1-30-04
John Martin, SSgt, Retired, May 1968 - Dec 1968
Lart35@yahoo.com (updated 11-13-06)

Was at MB Yokosuka May68 - Dec68.  Was Liaison at NavHosp and worked at Tachikawa AB.  My team would provide fresh uniforms for the ambultory Marine med-evacs going thru the system at Yokota AB.  Names of team members that I remember are Sgts Pauly, Hartly and Post; Cpls Kelleher and George Smith.  At the hospital at Yokosuka we worked out of little hut behind the hospital.  Great tour of duty....

Posted 6-18-04
James R. Sosebee Sgt., March 1954 - March 1955
JSosebee@webtv.net

I came to Japan from Korea.  It was a real eye opener.  I was in supply and was one of the two Marines who owned and rode motorcycles.  Parked bike at rear of Barracks.

Posted 2-28-05
Jose Casillas, 1990 - 1991
jcasillas@sizewise.net

To whom it may concern, I'm in need of some assistance in regards to the Marine Barracks Yokosuka. I was stationed in the Marine Barracks back from 1990-1991 and I was looking to form a pen-pal of sorts. I'm exactly sure if the Barracks is there any longer. Honestly I've been wanting to replace my lucky red US Marines Japan sweatshirt but alas to no avail. I've tried looking on MWR online but they don't seem to have anything remotely similar. Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Jose Casillas, CPL / USMC Veteran, SK3 / USNR, 8359 Woodward St., Overland Park, KS 66212

Posted 2-28-05
Ssgt. Tommy D. Hintz, 1994 - 1995
thintz@patiopoolsaz.com

Looking to see if there are any old dogs out there from MARBAR Yokosuka from about 94 through 95.  I was in 3rd Section with Sgt. Thomas, Geter, Furgeson etc.  I still keep in touch with a few guys out there - I'm out now - building swimming pools in Arizona.  Got 3 kids, wife, dog - the usual. Semper Fi.

Posted 2-28-05
Sgt. Kevin "Truck" Turner, 78 - 80
truck442@yahoo.com

I'll tell you what sailor.  If you breathe on me with that beer and Sake' breath, or touch my white gloves with your "mustard" corn dog.  I'll secure your Liberty & Bust your &*^!  Now that I have your attention!!! This is Sgt. Kevin "Truck" Turner.  The best years in Yokosuka were mine "78-80".  I'm still in touch with Sgt. Henry Taylor, Cpl. Kim Harrington, Cpl. Francis Smith and Sgt. Leon Roulach. Hope to hear from anyone I served with.  OOH-RAH!

Posted 7-29-05
Sgt. Fred Hoversholm, 1975 - 1977
Fredtetsuhover@earthlink.net

I served at the Marine Barracks from Jan.75 to Dec.77  looking to hear from my fellow Marines who where there during that time. Semper Fi

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