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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2008 10:31:08 GMT 8
I am a great Nephew of Captain NOEL CASTLE if anyone has any information on him I would greatly appreciate it. I do not know much about him and would like to learn what type of person he was and what accomplishments he made. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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Post by EXO on Jun 21, 2008 23:03:34 GMT 8
You don't give us much to go on concerning your uncle. We do know of him, though. We are aware of Marine Corps Capt. Noel O. Castle who was an expert team shot with both rifle and pistol at the Camp Perry matches in March 1937. After he was posted at Shanghai, he was moved to Corregidor where he was placed in charge of D Company, 4th Marines, and given the responsibility of beach protection. Positions along the top of the steep southern face of the East Sector's dominant ridge were occupied by the platoons of Company B under First Lieutenant Alan S. Manning, who had taken over when Captain Brown was wounded. The machine guns and 37mm's of Captain Noel O. Castle's Company D were emplaced in commanding positions along the beaches on both sides of the island; the company's mortars were in firing positions near Malinta Hill. We also have the story of Harold "Gunner" Ferrell (as told by Davis M.Ferrell) who was sent to check whether the Japanese had actually overrun Battery Denver. Taking one Marine with him they crawled up to Battery Denver where they found themselves in the midst of a Japanese unit. They returned and informed company commander, Captain Noel Castle of this fact. Captain Castle who was an expert pistol shot, said he would take some men up and, “shoot the Japs eyes out.” Ferrell tried to convince Captain Castle that he was needed by the company and should send Ferrell instead. Captain Castle told him 'no' that Ferrell was the one that needed to remain with the unit. Captain Castle and his men were killed at Battery Denver, Castle when he attempted to storm the machine gun. The USMC history notes that the loss of Capt. Castle meant the loss of leadership qualities which were vital to the operations of mixed units such as those which were able to hold the Japanese forces at bay. We've removed your multiple posts. One is sufficient. exo
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2008 7:44:07 GMT 8
Thank you for the information I am looking for training information and any medals he recieved during his career. His name continues to be carried on in the family. I was wondering if there was a USMC website where you can research soliders. Is the picture you posted one of him and if so where did you get it and is it possible to get a copy of it somewhere. Any helpful information you can find or pass on is greatly appreciated.
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Post by EXO on Jun 22, 2008 20:56:27 GMT 8
Yes, it IS a photo of him - and it's from a USMC publication about the history of the 4th "China" Marines. It is Department of Defense Photo (USMC) 7563 I had prepared a page based upon this photo. I have no familiarity with the official USMC sites, or where and how to buy USMC photos. There may be something based upon the USMC museum at the old Washington Navy Yard. Also try Quantico. So you would probably be just as well to google your great Uncle's name by itself, and some added variations of "China Marines" or "Shanghai Marines." I can't help about how to find entitlement to medals. You will need to google that too.
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