Colonel Roland E. Carey USMC born January 3rd, 1919 in Baltimore, Maryland died October 26, 2014 one of the last of the 'Great Generation' having served during World War II. After graduating from NC State in 1941, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the US Army and briefly served in General Patton's 2nd Armored Division in Fort Benning, GA. He accepted a commission in the United States Marines as a Second Lieutenant on September 1st, 1941 and served aboard the USS New York participating in Casa Blanca & Safi in French Northwest Africa. Later serving with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines he participated in the initial amphibious assault on Iwo Jima, a major initiative of the Pacific Campaign. In April 1945 on the black sandy beaches he was severely wounded by enemy machine gun fire and rescued by Marines within his command. He was evacuated to the Division forward hospital where he watched the flag raising over Mount Suribachi. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his actions.
He was transferred to San Diego, CA and assisted in Operation Magic Carpet, receiving returning Marines and arranging their return to their hometowns across the America. From 1946 to 1949 he served in a variety of duties from Recruiting to Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks, Sangley Point, Philippines.
Upon returning to the United States he was assigned as the Operations Officer, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines when the battalion was transferred to Korea in 1950. He served as Executive Officer, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines and participated in combat operations to include the Inchon Landing and recapture of Seoul. During the battle of Chosin Reservoir in sub-zero weather with both the 5th and 7th Marines surrounded and vastly outnumbered as they advanced to Hagaru-Rio he was instrumental in repelling numerous suicide attacks leaving haunting memories that continued all the days of his life. His direct actions resulted in his being awarded the Silver Star for Valor.
Once stateside he assumed a variety of assignments to include G1 at Headquarters Marine Corps, as a student at Quantico Virginia, Commanding Office 4th Training Battalion The Basic School, and Executive Officer TNT Regiment. In 1956 he served with the US Embassy in Spain with duties related to Naval Activities before assuming responsibilities in activating the Marine Barracks, Rota, Spain and serving as it?s first Commanding Officer until 1959. Upon return he served in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and later as Commanding Officer of the 8th Marines.
From 1962 until his retirement in June 1967 he served as Commanding Officer Naval Disciplinary Command,
Portsmouth, NH, Operations Officer United Nations Command in Korea and Advanced Planning for Amphibious Vehicles at the Pentagon. During his time in Korea he pursued and received a Black Belt (5th Degree) in Tan Soo Do Karate. Roland Carey is a graduate of Forest Park High School in Baltimore, Maryland and North Carolina State University where he graduated with High Honors and a degree in Forestry. He was a member of the honorary society Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zetta (the oldest national agricultural honorary fraternity) and Phi Sigma Pi also a National Honorary Fraternity. He was married April 11th, 1942 after a seven year courtship to the former Katharine Ann Benson of Overlea, Maryland. He first met her in 1935 at a Methodist Episcopalian youth summer camp where he was an instructor in Archery. Though she predeceased him on June 20th 2009 he continued his deep love for her as she was in his every thought until his death.
He is survived by his three sons: Roland Carey, Jr, John Carey, Robert Carey and daughter Laurel, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
These few words do not adequately described Roland, only the path he traveled. He was a most honorable man, true to his God, his family and to his Corps. He loved tennis and his competitive nature led to many heated games until health overcame his ability to play. He sought understanding his God throughout his life, attending church, singing in the choir and studying the Bible and its scriptures. He was generous, offering help in all forms to his children, his church, friends and strangers alike. He was naturally inquisitive and studied a wide variety of subjects with science being of particular interest. He understood rock formations and what caused them, could identify plants from Phylum to Genus, and as a High School Teacher in Annapolis, Maryland conducted classroom science experiments with such enthusiasm students clamored to his classes. He had the ability to forgive those that had wronged him once stating, 'If Jesus could forgive those who had wronged him even as he hung on the cross, who am I not to forgive.' He anxiously awaited being rejoined with his wife of 67 years and there is no doubt he is in the warm embrace of his God and all those who have gone on before. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with his wife and many of his fellow Marines.
He was transferred to San Diego, CA and assisted in Operation Magic Carpet, receiving returning Marines and arranging their return to their hometowns across the America. From 1946 to 1949 he served in a variety of duties from Recruiting to Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks, Sangley Point, Philippines.
Upon returning to the United States he was assigned as the Operations Officer, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines when the battalion was transferred to Korea in 1950. He served as Executive Officer, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines and participated in combat operations to include the Inchon Landing and recapture of Seoul. During the battle of Chosin Reservoir in sub-zero weather with both the 5th and 7th Marines surrounded and vastly outnumbered as they advanced to Hagaru-Rio he was instrumental in repelling numerous suicide attacks leaving haunting memories that continued all the days of his life. His direct actions resulted in his being awarded the Silver Star for Valor.
Once stateside he assumed a variety of assignments to include G1 at Headquarters Marine Corps, as a student at Quantico Virginia, Commanding Office 4th Training Battalion The Basic School, and Executive Officer TNT Regiment. In 1956 he served with the US Embassy in Spain with duties related to Naval Activities before assuming responsibilities in activating the Marine Barracks, Rota, Spain and serving as it?s first Commanding Officer until 1959. Upon return he served in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and later as Commanding Officer of the 8th Marines.
From 1962 until his retirement in June 1967 he served as Commanding Officer Naval Disciplinary Command,
Portsmouth, NH, Operations Officer United Nations Command in Korea and Advanced Planning for Amphibious Vehicles at the Pentagon. During his time in Korea he pursued and received a Black Belt (5th Degree) in Tan Soo Do Karate. Roland Carey is a graduate of Forest Park High School in Baltimore, Maryland and North Carolina State University where he graduated with High Honors and a degree in Forestry. He was a member of the honorary society Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zetta (the oldest national agricultural honorary fraternity) and Phi Sigma Pi also a National Honorary Fraternity. He was married April 11th, 1942 after a seven year courtship to the former Katharine Ann Benson of Overlea, Maryland. He first met her in 1935 at a Methodist Episcopalian youth summer camp where he was an instructor in Archery. Though she predeceased him on June 20th 2009 he continued his deep love for her as she was in his every thought until his death.
He is survived by his three sons: Roland Carey, Jr, John Carey, Robert Carey and daughter Laurel, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
These few words do not adequately described Roland, only the path he traveled. He was a most honorable man, true to his God, his family and to his Corps. He loved tennis and his competitive nature led to many heated games until health overcame his ability to play. He sought understanding his God throughout his life, attending church, singing in the choir and studying the Bible and its scriptures. He was generous, offering help in all forms to his children, his church, friends and strangers alike. He was naturally inquisitive and studied a wide variety of subjects with science being of particular interest. He understood rock formations and what caused them, could identify plants from Phylum to Genus, and as a High School Teacher in Annapolis, Maryland conducted classroom science experiments with such enthusiasm students clamored to his classes. He had the ability to forgive those that had wronged him once stating, 'If Jesus could forgive those who had wronged him even as he hung on the cross, who am I not to forgive.' He anxiously awaited being rejoined with his wife of 67 years and there is no doubt he is in the warm embrace of his God and all those who have gone on before. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with his wife and many of his fellow Marines.
Colonel Roland E. Carey USMC born January 3rd, 1919 in Baltimore, Maryland died October 26, 2014 one of the last of the 'Great Generation' having served during World War II. After graduating from NC State in 1941, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the US Army and briefly served in General Patton's 2nd Armored Division in Fort Benning, GA. He accepted a commission in the United States Marines as a Second Lieutenant on September 1st, 1941 and served aboard the USS New York participating in Casa Blanca & Safi in French Northwest Africa. Later serving with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines he participated in the initial amphibious assault on Iwo Jima, a major initiative of the Pacific Campaign. In April 1945 on the black sandy beaches he was severely wounded by enemy machine gun fire and rescued by Marines within his command. He was evacuated to the Division forward hospital where he watched the flag raising over Mount Suribachi. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his actions.
He was transferred to San Diego, CA and assisted in Operation Magic Carpet, receiving returning Marines and arranging their return to their hometowns across the America. From 1946 to 1949 he served in a variety of duties from Recruiting to Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks, Sangley Point, Philippines.
Upon returning to the United States he was assigned as the Operations Officer, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines when the battalion was transferred to Korea in 1950. He served as Executive Officer, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines and participated in combat operations to include the Inchon Landing and recapture of Seoul. During the battle of Chosin Reservoir in sub-zero weather with both the 5th and 7th Marines surrounded and vastly outnumbered as they advanced to Hagaru-Rio he was instrumental in repelling numerous suicide attacks leaving haunting memories that continued all the days of his life. His direct actions resulted in his being awarded the Silver Star for Valor.
Once stateside he assumed a variety of assignments to include G1 at Headquarters Marine Corps, as a student at Quantico Virginia, Commanding Office 4th Training Battalion The Basic School, and Executive Officer TNT Regiment. In 1956 he served with the US Embassy in Spain with duties related to Naval Activities before assuming responsibilities in activating the Marine Barracks, Rota, Spain and serving as it?s first Commanding Officer until 1959. Upon return he served in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and later as Commanding Officer of the 8th Marines.
From 1962 until his retirement in June 1967 he served as Commanding Officer Naval Disciplinary Command,
Portsmouth, NH, Operations Officer United Nations Command in Korea and Advanced Planning for Amphibious Vehicles at the Pentagon. During his time in Korea he pursued and received a Black Belt (5th Degree) in Tan Soo Do Karate. Roland Carey is a graduate of Forest Park High School in Baltimore, Maryland and North Carolina State University where he graduated with High Honors and a degree in Forestry. He was a member of the honorary society Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zetta (the oldest national agricultural honorary fraternity) and Phi Sigma Pi also a National Honorary Fraternity. He was married April 11th, 1942 after a seven year courtship to the former Katharine Ann Benson of Overlea, Maryland. He first met her in 1935 at a Methodist Episcopalian youth summer camp where he was an instructor in Archery. Though she predeceased him on June 20th 2009 he continued his deep love for her as she was in his every thought until his death.
He is survived by his three sons: Roland Carey, Jr, John Carey, Robert Carey and daughter Laurel, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
These few words do not adequately described Roland, only the path he traveled. He was a most honorable man, true to his God, his family and to his Corps. He loved tennis and his competitive nature led to many heated games until health overcame his ability to play. He sought understanding his God throughout his life, attending church, singing in the choir and studying the Bible and its scriptures. He was generous, offering help in all forms to his children, his church, friends and strangers alike. He was naturally inquisitive and studied a wide variety of subjects with science being of particular interest. He understood rock formations and what caused them, could identify plants from Phylum to Genus, and as a High School Teacher in Annapolis, Maryland conducted classroom science experiments with such enthusiasm students clamored to his classes. He had the ability to forgive those that had wronged him once stating, 'If Jesus could forgive those who had wronged him even as he hung on the cross, who am I not to forgive.' He anxiously awaited being rejoined with his wife of 67 years and there is no doubt he is in the warm embrace of his God and all those who have gone on before. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with his wife and many of his fellow Marines.
He was transferred to San Diego, CA and assisted in Operation Magic Carpet, receiving returning Marines and arranging their return to their hometowns across the America. From 1946 to 1949 he served in a variety of duties from Recruiting to Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks, Sangley Point, Philippines.
Upon returning to the United States he was assigned as the Operations Officer, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines when the battalion was transferred to Korea in 1950. He served as Executive Officer, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines and participated in combat operations to include the Inchon Landing and recapture of Seoul. During the battle of Chosin Reservoir in sub-zero weather with both the 5th and 7th Marines surrounded and vastly outnumbered as they advanced to Hagaru-Rio he was instrumental in repelling numerous suicide attacks leaving haunting memories that continued all the days of his life. His direct actions resulted in his being awarded the Silver Star for Valor.
Once stateside he assumed a variety of assignments to include G1 at Headquarters Marine Corps, as a student at Quantico Virginia, Commanding Office 4th Training Battalion The Basic School, and Executive Officer TNT Regiment. In 1956 he served with the US Embassy in Spain with duties related to Naval Activities before assuming responsibilities in activating the Marine Barracks, Rota, Spain and serving as it?s first Commanding Officer until 1959. Upon return he served in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and later as Commanding Officer of the 8th Marines.
From 1962 until his retirement in June 1967 he served as Commanding Officer Naval Disciplinary Command,
Portsmouth, NH, Operations Officer United Nations Command in Korea and Advanced Planning for Amphibious Vehicles at the Pentagon. During his time in Korea he pursued and received a Black Belt (5th Degree) in Tan Soo Do Karate. Roland Carey is a graduate of Forest Park High School in Baltimore, Maryland and North Carolina State University where he graduated with High Honors and a degree in Forestry. He was a member of the honorary society Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zetta (the oldest national agricultural honorary fraternity) and Phi Sigma Pi also a National Honorary Fraternity. He was married April 11th, 1942 after a seven year courtship to the former Katharine Ann Benson of Overlea, Maryland. He first met her in 1935 at a Methodist Episcopalian youth summer camp where he was an instructor in Archery. Though she predeceased him on June 20th 2009 he continued his deep love for her as she was in his every thought until his death.
He is survived by his three sons: Roland Carey, Jr, John Carey, Robert Carey and daughter Laurel, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
These few words do not adequately described Roland, only the path he traveled. He was a most honorable man, true to his God, his family and to his Corps. He loved tennis and his competitive nature led to many heated games until health overcame his ability to play. He sought understanding his God throughout his life, attending church, singing in the choir and studying the Bible and its scriptures. He was generous, offering help in all forms to his children, his church, friends and strangers alike. He was naturally inquisitive and studied a wide variety of subjects with science being of particular interest. He understood rock formations and what caused them, could identify plants from Phylum to Genus, and as a High School Teacher in Annapolis, Maryland conducted classroom science experiments with such enthusiasm students clamored to his classes. He had the ability to forgive those that had wronged him once stating, 'If Jesus could forgive those who had wronged him even as he hung on the cross, who am I not to forgive.' He anxiously awaited being rejoined with his wife of 67 years and there is no doubt he is in the warm embrace of his God and all those who have gone on before. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with his wife and many of his fellow Marines.
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