U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 5 (of 5): Operations in West KoreaUnited States. Marine Corps
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U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 5 (of 5): Operations in West Korea
United States. Marine Corps
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Campaigns; United States. Marine Corps -- History -- Korean War, 1950-1953
During the command ceremonies the outgoing 1st MAW commander, General
Schilt, was presented the Distinguished Service Medal for his
outstanding leadership of the wing. The award was made by Lieutenant
General Weyland. Shortly before his Korean tour ended, General Schilt
had also received from ROK President Syngman Rhee the Order of Military
Merit Taiguk, for his contribution to the military defense of South
Korea.
_Supporting the Division and the Wing_[59]
[59] Unless otherwise noted, the material in this section
is derived from: _PacFlt EvalRpt_ No. 4, Chaps. 9, 10;
1stMarDiv, 1st MAW, 1st CSG, 11thMar, 1st TkBn ComdDs,
Mar-Apr 52; 1st CSG UnitRpts, Apr 52.
Because of the command relationships existing in Korea, with all
ground units under operational control of CG, EUSAK, the majority of
the logistical support to the Marines was handled by the Army. Eighth
Army, 2d Logistical Command (2d LogCom) provided for resupply of items
used commonly by both Marine and Army personnel; the Marine Corps
(Commanding General, FMFPac) furnished those supplies and equipment
used by Marine units only.
When the division moved to the west, the 1st Shore Party Battalion
opened a rear service area at Ascom City. Here the division established
and maintained Class II (organizational equipment) and IV (special
equipment) dumps for its units, as well as Class I (rations) and III
(petroleum products) facilities for both the Kimpo regiment and the
service units stationed at Ascom. Class I shipments were forwarded
to the Munsan-ni railhead and stored there. Fuels and lubricants and
Class V items (ordnance) were received from the U.S. Army. A forward
ammunition supply point (ASP) was located north of the Imjin to assure
a steady flow of ammunition to frontline combat units in the event that
either an enemy attack or emergency flooding conditions of the river
prevented use of the bridges. For the same reason a truck company was
positioned near this supply point each night.
Reinforcing the division logistic effort was the 1st Combat Service
Group. Commanded by Colonel Russell N. Jordahl, the 1st CSG in late
April had nearly 1,400 Marines and Navy medical personnel stationed at
various points between Japan and Korea. At Kobe, Japan, the Support
Company processed Marine drafts arriving and departing Korea. At Masan,
the Supply Company, 1st CSG, requisitioned for the division those
Class II and IV items peculiar to the Marine Corps needs and forwarded
them upon request. Heavy maintenance of all technical equipment
was performed by the Maintenance Company. Supporting the 1st Motor
Transport Battalion operation was the Motor Transport Company, 1st
CSG. Most of the group, including Headquarters Company, was based at
Masan.[60] Splinter detachments from the group also operated transport
facilities at other locations in Korea.
[60] The Support Company moved to Ascom City on 14 Jun 52.
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