etc. The system of filing the cases alphabetically was continued. The number was preceded by a "0" to distinguish it from an enlisted number.
5. On 7 October 1943 the Commandant of the Marine Corps directed by Letter of Instruction 551, that the system of using officers' file case numbers for identification purposes and on correspondence concerning officers would be instituted, effective immediately. The number was shown immediately following the name of the office wherever it first appears in the correspondence.
6. Identification numbers were first designated service numbers. On 3 May 1950 Marine Corps Memorandum 45-50 was published directing the term "service number" will be used instead of the term "serial number."
7. On 10 November 1950 the method of filing enlisted cases numerically was converted to a double terminal digit filing system.
8. On 5 June 1953 the method of filing officer cases alphabetically, although identified by a service number, was converted to a triple terminal digit filing system.
9. On 1 January 1972, the social security number replaced the service (serial) number as the primary means of identifying service personnel.
I thought each Marine would like to know how we were assigned a SERIAL NUMBER when we enlisted in the Corps or was commissioned as an Officer.
FROM MY DESK!
5. On 7 October 1943 the Commandant of the Marine Corps directed by Letter of Instruction 551, that the system of using officers' file case numbers for identification purposes and on correspondence concerning officers would be instituted, effective immediately. The number was shown immediately following the name of the office wherever it first appears in the correspondence.
6. Identification numbers were first designated service numbers. On 3 May 1950 Marine Corps Memorandum 45-50 was published directing the term "service number" will be used instead of the term "serial number."
7. On 10 November 1950 the method of filing enlisted cases numerically was converted to a double terminal digit filing system.
8. On 5 June 1953 the method of filing officer cases alphabetically, although identified by a service number, was converted to a triple terminal digit filing system.
9. On 1 January 1972, the social security number replaced the service (serial) number as the primary means of identifying service personnel.
I thought each Marine would like to know how we were assigned a SERIAL NUMBER when we enlisted in the Corps or was commissioned as an Officer.
FROM MY DESK!
DO YOU HAVE ANY INFO?
Date: 10/30/2006 11:57:43 AM
Subject: 1stLt Franklin P. Stivers, USMC, 2ndBn, 1st Marines
Looking for anyone who knew the subject officer at Chosin or anywhere else.
What is known up to now is that he was a 1st Lt, USMC serving as Battalion Communications Officer of 2/1. In subsequent years he advanced in rank to Major and retired at that rank. He died in early 1980's so probably never heard about the Chosin Few.
His family has a letter written by him to his parents on 4 December 1950 when he was at Koto-Ri in which he indicated that things were going to be a bit rough. Anyhow, his family is seeking any info about him, particularly when he was at Chosin.
If anyone knows of him or about him, please contact his niece, Mary Elizabeth Stivers, at mestiver@csusm.edu. Snail mail to her at:
Office of Academic Resources
California State University
San Marcos, CA 92096
CHANGES TO OUR ROSTER:
Eddie Arechiga's email address:
elarechiga@comcast.net
Tom Cornett's address & telephone number: 1102 Mount Olive Ln, Forney, TX 74126
James M. Custer's address:
338 Wesley Road, Daleville, VA
24083-3068
Howard Davis' telephone no:
231-937-5960, tour 2/52/2/52
George Schutz's new email address: pgschutzgetatlas.com
Date: 10/30/2006 11:57:43 AM
Subject: 1stLt Franklin P. Stivers, USMC, 2ndBn, 1st Marines
Looking for anyone who knew the subject officer at Chosin or anywhere else.
What is known up to now is that he was a 1st Lt, USMC serving as Battalion Communications Officer of 2/1. In subsequent years he advanced in rank to Major and retired at that rank. He died in early 1980's so probably never heard about the Chosin Few.
His family has a letter written by him to his parents on 4 December 1950 when he was at Koto-Ri in which he indicated that things were going to be a bit rough. Anyhow, his family is seeking any info about him, particularly when he was at Chosin.
If anyone knows of him or about him, please contact his niece, Mary Elizabeth Stivers, at mestiver@csusm.edu. Snail mail to her at:
Office of Academic Resources
California State University
San Marcos, CA 92096
CHANGES TO OUR ROSTER:
Eddie Arechiga's email address:
elarechiga@comcast.net
Tom Cornett's address & telephone number: 1102 Mount Olive Ln, Forney, TX 74126
James M. Custer's address:
338 Wesley Road, Daleville, VA
24083-3068
Howard Davis' telephone no:
231-937-5960, tour 2/52/2/52
George Schutz's new email address: pgschutzgetatlas.com
Carl Ullrich's zip code and telephone number 23451-1732
757-333-7786
TAPS
I received a telephone call from Ron Simmons 6th of December that George "Red" Comstock -1stSqd 3rdPlt 9/51 - 10/52 reported on high 5 December 2006. Red and Carol were regulars at our annual reunions and they will be missed.
I received a telephone call from Sgt Major Jim Skinner that Sgt Major Ed Wehinger USMC (Ret), Company Gunny 1/52 - 53, reported on high 15 November 2006. Sgt Major Wehinger was a WW II veteran who served with the Raiders. He was a good Marine and will be missed.
Received this email from Sgt Major Jim Skinner:
"SgtMaj Wehinger's funeral went well. The Marines looked and acted sharp. The volleys were one crack per volley. No sounding like machine gun fire.
Surprised but pleased to hear "Rolling Thunder" motorcycles roar in to the cemetery prior to the service. The ladies, gentlemen and children dismounted the bikes, all with American flags, and formed an arc to one side and rear of the ceremonial site. Don't know if they were friends of SgtMaj Wehinger or SOP for all military funerals now. Anyway I felt good about seeing the bikers. At least 50 bikes. I spoke to his son and he said his Dad spoke often of Stable Able and was quite proud of them. Also, signed the guest log and indicated I had served with him in A/1/7. Take care Marine!"
SEMPER FI! JIM
757-333-7786
TAPS
I received a telephone call from Ron Simmons 6th of December that George "Red" Comstock -1stSqd 3rdPlt 9/51 - 10/52 reported on high 5 December 2006. Red and Carol were regulars at our annual reunions and they will be missed.
I received a telephone call from Sgt Major Jim Skinner that Sgt Major Ed Wehinger USMC (Ret), Company Gunny 1/52 - 53, reported on high 15 November 2006. Sgt Major Wehinger was a WW II veteran who served with the Raiders. He was a good Marine and will be missed.
Received this email from Sgt Major Jim Skinner:
"SgtMaj Wehinger's funeral went well. The Marines looked and acted sharp. The volleys were one crack per volley. No sounding like machine gun fire.
Surprised but pleased to hear "Rolling Thunder" motorcycles roar in to the cemetery prior to the service. The ladies, gentlemen and children dismounted the bikes, all with American flags, and formed an arc to one side and rear of the ceremonial site. Don't know if they were friends of SgtMaj Wehinger or SOP for all military funerals now. Anyway I felt good about seeing the bikers. At least 50 bikes. I spoke to his son and he said his Dad spoke often of Stable Able and was quite proud of them. Also, signed the guest log and indicated I had served with him in A/1/7. Take care Marine!"
SEMPER FI! JIM