Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
After fighting so hard in Korea, Marbaugh’s previous physical injuries start to take a toll and he leaves his men and makes his way to Japan.
For his second overseas assignment, Marbaugh is sent to Samoa, close, but not in the action in the Pacific.
After a few years as a civilian, Marbaugh is called back into action for the Korean War and has to leave his young family.
Marbaugh finally is able to return home after his time overseas. He remained in the Marines for a while before finally retiring.
Marbaugh is assigned to a new company, but the new company is filled with all of his old friends.
Marbaugh’s time in Korea continues on, during which they face freezing cold and intense fighting.
Roland Marbaugh’s experience as a marine begins at Parris Island for training.
With his training complete, Marbaugh heads down to Panama with the J. Fred and Banana Fleet.
Instead of heading into combat, the Third Marines are detoured again, this time to New Zealand.
After deadly skirmishes with the Chinese, Maurbaugh’s unit is forced to retreat from Yudam-Ni.
