This website is dedicated to the men who served in or were attached to How Company,

3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (FMF) from when it was activated at Camp Pendleton, CA in August 1950 to March 1955 when it was returned to and deactivated at Camp Pendleton, CA. their families and friends.

While researching information on an uncle who served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, I came across an envelope in my dad's belongings.  Inside was a letter sent to my grandparents regarding my uncle's promotion to corporal.  This letter had his unit information on it.  I began digging on the internet and found what I was looking for.  One thing led to another and I soon had the opportunity to meet members of the H-3-1 in Kansas City, Missouri.  At this annual reunion, I was also fortunate enough to meet two men who remembered him.  I have also received letters from members of the H-3-1 that included pictures of my uncle. 

I am privileged to know these men who have served their country with distinction and honor in the United States Marine Corps.  Without the sacrifice of men and women in our armed services the United States of America would not know the freedom it does today.  If you know someone in the military or a veteran, thank him or her for their sacrifice in protecting the greatest nation on the planet!

Semper Fi!

Bryant Hertel
January 2009

In memory of Corporal Christian Frederick Hertel
How Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (FMF)
KIA: January 1952