Talk:Harold Keller

Harold "Pie" Keller
To whom it may concern:

Historians have taking the position that Harold Keller did not participate in the Battle of Midway (it was an Air and Sea Battle). Please note that it is stated in his discharge papers (I have seen myself) that he indeed serve on the island during the conflict.

From the marineraiderassociation.org website "Carlson's outfit hardly had arrived in Hawaii when Nimitz ordered the two companies of raiders to Midway to reinforce the garrison in preparation for an expected Japanese attack. They arrived on May 25 May.  Company C took up a defensive position on Sand Island, while Company D moved to Eastern Island."

"Combat for the Marines on the ground consisted of a single large enemy air attack on the morning of June 4th. Although the Japanese inflicted considerable damage on various installations, the raiders suffered no casualties."

I have no desire to be an editing participant but would like a member specializing in military history to add the Battle of Midway to his bio as the Carlson Raiders were on the island and saw action. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2604:2D80:5C06:500:784C:E515:E28B:6102 (talk) 20:54, 10 July 2020 (UTC)

Agreed, Westy.

Admiral Nimitz ordered two companies of Carlson’s raiders to Midway to reinforce the garrison in preparation for an expected Japanese attack. They arrived on 25 May. Keller’s Company C took up defensive positions on Sand Island, while Company D moved to Eastern Island. Combat for the Marines on the ground consisted of a single large enemy air attack on the morning of 4 June. Although the Japanese inflicted considerable damage on various installations, the raiders suffered no casualties. MarineRaiderAssociation.org — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2604:2D80:5C0A:4400:C063:A2B3:452:B4BA (talk) 18:10, 17 April 2022 (UTC)

I have a strong feeling that the previous two comments are from the same user. But what they say does seem to be accurate and his presence at Midway is even stated in the USA Today article that is cited in the article. So, guess I'll add it.Jasonkwe (talk) (contribs) 19:47, 17 April 2022 (UTC)


 * Thank you!! Actually, a different contributor. The dedication of the Harold "Pie" Keller bronze statue in Brooklyn, IA is scheduled for June 11, 2022.  Westy. 2604:2D80:5C0A:4400:C063:A2B3:452:B4BA (talk) 19:53, 17 April 2022 (UTC)
 * You know, I may have left the earlier post. Anyway, Thank you. 2604:2D80:5C0A:4400:C063:A2B3:452:B4BA (talk) 19:56, 17 April 2022 (UTC)
 * Search on Marine Times. There is a picture of a sign.  Head Quarters, Midway, Makin & Guadalcanal - Second Marine Raider Battalion.
 * Photo description - "A sign lists the 2nd Raider Campaigns fought within the six month span of 1942." Present?? They did not fire a shot at the Zeros?  Be Strong - research and make a stand. 2604:2D80:5C0A:4400:C063:A2B3:452:B4BA (talk) 02:25, 18 April 2022 (UTC)
 * Marines lost on Midway - Marine Air Group lost 7 KIA and 35 MIA. 6th Defense Battalion lost seven KIA.  No Raiders were killed. 2604:2D80:5C02:CC00:2500:6A22:CD86:5EEB (talk) 23:27, 23 July 2023 (UTC)

Cpl Harold P. Keller
In Lt John Keith Wells' book "Give Me Fifty Marines Not Afraid to Die" he credits Corporal Harold P. Keller with saving his life on D-Day, Iwo Jima. I have no interest in learning the complexities of using this website, but hopefully somebody will add this. 108.247.206.208 (talk) 18:10, 7 September 2023 (UTC)


 * I have no desire to join as well. Pie and members of the 2nd Marine Raiders (Cos. C & D) were on Midway. Pie also saved the life of Robert Leader later in the battle of Iwo Jima who later in life was an art professor at Notre Dame.  Bad as_ marine. 2604:2D80:5C01:EE00:906A:DFA7:27A5:CF3F (talk) 01:15, 13 September 2023 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia lists Midway under Harold Schrier’s biography - Why not Pie’s. 2604:2D80:5C07:1700:344E:45B:8B36:F125 (talk) 00:35, 9 March 2024 (UTC)