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Current Message 1 - March 2, 2010
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Entry: 73783
120th Engineer Combat Bn

B CO.

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GERALD DOC. MILLS wrote on 2010-03-02 22:34:53.0

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Keywords: DOC.HI EVERY ONE WOULD BE GLAD TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE IN B CO.

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Current Message 2 - November 12, 2009
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Entry: 72313
120th Engineer Combat Bn

540 Sig Hv Cons Co

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James Day wrote on 2009-11-12 00:08:24.0

Comments: Am trying to establish if Pvt Johnny Anderson, from Mississippi, is know to anyone that fought in Italy in WW II with him as part of the 45th Inf. Division. His discharge papers say he was attached to the 540th Sig Hv Cons Co, but I can't find anything about that Co being attached to the 45th. Does anyone know if it was and was it part of the 120th Eng Combat Bn? Would really appreciate some help. ...And any additional info on the units (or where to look). Thanks

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Current Message 3 - July 25, 2009
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Entry: 71018
120th Engineer Combat Bn

Schrupp, Gerald

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bonnie surerus wrote on 2009-07-25 16:03:21.0

Comments: see my first entry. Sorry missed putting some info on the first one.

Keywords: company b, 120th engineer combat battalion, 45th division

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Current Message 4 - July 25, 2009
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Entry: 71016
120th Engineer Combat Bn

Gerald

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Bonnie Surerus wrote on 2009-07-25 15:55:06.0

Comments: see my other entry

Keywords: company B 120th combat battalion, 45th division

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Current Message 5 - July 25, 2009
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Entry: 71015
120th Engineer Combat Bn

Gerald

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Bonnie Surerus wrote on 2009-07-25 15:47:31.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my father in Korea. He was a member of the 120th engineer combat battalion, 45th division. He came from Minnesota from the 47th division. My father just passed away on July 3rd of this year. Only 22 days ago. Dad never spoke of his time in Korea. It was to difficult for him to talk about it. So if any one remembers him please email me. My mom and my four sisters would love to hear from anyone that knew him. We will miss him and he will always be our hero, as will all the rest of you.

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Current Message 6 - January 24, 2008
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Entry: 64010
120th Engineer Combat Bn

D Company, Oct 52 to June 53

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Joel Wallace wrote on 2008-01-24 20:55:07.0

Comments: Anyone from D Company from October 52 to May or June 53? My Dad served during that time. I can't find any information on 120th activities. Thanks Joel

Keywords: 120th D Company

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Current Message 7 - December 5, 2007
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Entry: 63302
120th Engineer Combat Bn

Arby Fryer KIA on July 6, 1952 in Korea

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Leonard Mayfield wrote on 2007-12-05 19:13:23.0

Comments: Looking for someone who served with Arby A Fryer Jr. who was KIA in Korea on July 6, 1952. Where was he at when he was Killed and how was he killed. He and I went into the Army on the same day in Fargo ND, and our Serial Numbers were different by one number. I am sure that he was in pieces as they did not open the casket.

Keywords: His nickname was Buddy.

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Current Message 8 - August 25, 2006
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Entry: 58635
120th Engineer Combat Bn

120th engr combat bn

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david miller wrote on 2006-08-25 22:45:34.0

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Keywords: i transfered over to the 45th inf 120th engr when they replaced the 1st cav. was with them 4 months until may 52. work at the end of the tracks (railhead) north of yonchon sin tan nee. fortification dump. sandbags, barb wire, pickets, and later 55 gal drums of diesel and gas. looking for anyone that remembers me.

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Current Message 9 - May 19, 2006
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Entry: 57232
120th Engineer Combat Bn

looking for ggrandpa

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wilma wells wrote on 2006-05-19 19:06:09.0

Comments: I am looking for Info on Albert Woolridge, my friends ggrandfather.he was suppose to have served time in the WW11. and I think I may have found him here in the 120th enginered(combat batalion 45th Infatery Divison-Koren. any help would be appreciated. my friend Beverly wells is Albert Woolridges grandaughter and she hasn't got the internet service,that's why I'm sending this for her. Please email me back so I can let her know if this is her ggrandparent or not.Beverly wells is clifford woolridge's daughter and Clifford Wooldridge is Albert Wooldridge's son.please try and find out for me if this is him or not.sincerly yours Wilma Wells. wellswx7@alltel.net

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Current Message 10 - March 5, 2006
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Entry: 56112
120th Engineer Combat Bn

Looking for

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Leonard Hess wrote on 2006-03-05 12:22:32.0

Comments: Served in the 120th in 1953 after transfering from Co G Company 180th 45 Div. Am looking for a Miles T. Ray who was an repair welder in H&S company.He was still in H&S Co. when I came home in July 53.

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Current Message 11 - October 29, 2005
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Entry: 53811
120th Engineer Combat Bn

looking for H&S Co. 120th engr 'C' Bn

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Kathryn Montgomery-Concel wrote on 2005-10-29 00:00:00.0

Comments: Looking for someone who knew my father - 2nd Lt Willam A Montgomery Jr. There is APO 86 and also 0991975 after his name on the army chest. I know he recved the Bronze Star for saving another officers life.

Keywords: 2nd Lt William A Montgomery jr. Korean war.

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Current Message 12 - October 5, 2005
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Entry: 53443
120th Engineer Combat Bn

info on hongchon area

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ALVIN FRIEDMAN wrote on 2005-10-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: i am pursuing a purple heart for a member of 120th ce, A company. adrian(jack) hurley. he went offf a 45 ft. embankment, at midnite on the 20th of sept. 1952. we only need to know if there was combat in that area or even friendly fire accidents. thanks 702-822-6669, fax 702-968-9279

Keywords: hongchon korea sept. 1952 around 20th

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Current Message 13 - August 21, 2005
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Entry: 52759
120th Engineer Combat Bn

D Company 120th ECB

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Dave Clasby wrote on 2005-08-21 00:00:00.0

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Keywords: Anybody out there from D Co 120th. I don't remember what platoon or squad. I do remember repairing a tram cable located just above a heavy morter unit during July 1953. Also remember a road in the same area being cut up to the MLR. It seems Gen Ginder wanted to visit a portion of his 45th Division MLR but didn't want to hike up that hill.

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Current Message 14 - July 27, 2005
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Entry: 52294
120th Engineer Combat Bn

Co C 120 Engr. Combat Bn

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Richard Gieseler wrote on 2005-07-27 00:00:00.0

Comments: Planing reunion in New Orleans, La. in 2006. would like to contact members of Co. C from Korea 1950-1953

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Current Message 15 - June 16, 2005
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Entry: 51547
120th Engineer Combat Bn

LOOKING FOR MEN OF 45TH 120TH ENGINEERS COMBAT COMPANY

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LISA DE LUISE wrote on 2005-06-16 00:00:00.0

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS MY FATHER : PATSY DE LUISE FROM THE BRONX, NY .. HE WAS IN 120TH COMBAT ENGINEERS , COMPANY A . I HAVE PICTURES OF MY DAD AND A " JAMES FROM OKLAHOMA " LOTS OF PHOTOS OF THEM TOGETHER . PATSY WAS THERE FROM JAN. OF 1951 TO DEC. OF 1952 .

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Current Message 16 - June 7, 2005
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Entry: 51394
120th Engineer Combat Bn

looking for JOE NYLES(NILES)

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Paul Griffith wrote on 2005-06-07 00:00:00.0

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Current Message 17 - January 18, 2005
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Entry: 48225
120th Engineer Combat Bn

LOOKING FOR MEN OF CO. B 120TH COMBAT ENGR

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A. Silva wrote on 2005-01-18 11:48:53.0

Comments: Need information regarding a client by the name of Albert Woolridge, who was a a part of this unit. Veteran claims to have been injured by friendly fire (US AirForce), 1952 in the area of Yong Dong Po, during chow time. Anyone having knowlege of this pls contact me,

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Current Message 18 - August 26, 2004
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Entry: 45460
120th Engineer Combat Bn

Rankin Byrd

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Todd Byrd wrote on 2004-08-26 20:44:02.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my granfather in Korea.

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill

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Current Message 19 - August 14, 2004
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Entry: 45223
120th Engineer Combat Bn

45th Infantry Division 120th Engr C Bn

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Kenneth Edwards wrote on 2004-08-14 20:32:22.0

Comments: Dear Readers, I am writing this posting on behalf of my father, Cpl. Kenneth Edwards who served in the 45th Infantry Division 120th Engr C Bn Company B, from Feb. 52 to Nov. 53. I am desperately looking for any who served with my father. Kenneth Edwards is dying of cancer. He will not be with us much longer. Dad may have left Korea in 1953 but it has been the biggest part of his life. Twenty years ago my father died after a lengthy operation. He was in his hospital bed and it was undiscovered for sometime. He was revived but the end result left him with permanent brain damage. The damage affected his recent memory but his early years were left untouched. Because of this he has been consumed with all aspects of the Korean war. At every occasion I have done my best to give him gifts of books, almanacs and memorabilia of the Korean War. Dad's last birthday will be Sunday August 22nd. I would dearly love to have any who served with him to send him a card or a letter or perhaps a phone call. Please use the additional info button to get his details. I love my father dearly and I can not think of any better gift than a thoughtful hello from his brothers in arms. Thank you all for taking the time to read this letter. I hope it finds a few of you who served with Cpl. Kenneth E. Edwards. Thank You and God Bless you all

Keywords: 45th Infantry Division 120th Engr C Bn Company B

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Current Message 20 - July 9, 2004
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Entry: 44347
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120th Engineers Info

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Thomas Fenton wrote on 2004-07-09 00:26:06.0

Comments: I do WW2 re-enacting, and my unit portrays the 45th infantry division. After about a year, each of us gravitate to an area we are interested in, so some stay infantry, some had relitives in ordinance so they portray that, one of our members is a medic in real life, so he does the 120th medical. My interest was in mine warfare, so I became the representive of the combat engineers. I am always trying to learn more about the 120 engineers, so I guess that is why I posting this. It is difficult to find the history of the 120th engineers during WW2. Anyone interested in helping me out, please feel free to email me. If you are interested in our reenactment group, please visit www.45thdivision.org we have an extensive history site.

Keywords: 120th engineers, reenactment, WWII

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Current Message 21 - March 18, 2004
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Entry: 41817
120th Engineer Combat Bn

George Desser

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Harry Desser wrote on 2004-03-18 13:15:35.0

Comments: My father served in Korea. I was woundering where I might look for any pictures taken of the vets that were there?

Keywords: Engineers

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Current Message 22 - December 30, 2003
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Entry: 39574
120th Engineer Combat Bn

info please help

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robert hubbard wrote on 2003-12-30 20:52:14.0

Comments: my father was trianed in indian gap pa 1950?in combat 50-52 i belive he fought with a 30 or 50 cal machine gun.do not remember outfit but had the eagle on arm was a corpral when he left.he got hurt falling off a truck that hit a big rut while gong back to the rear and never recived purple hart.his name was james g.hubbard from camp creek wv any one who might know him or how i would find out about his outfit please send me info.im his son and would really like to surprize him thank all you vets for your courage

Keywords: 45th infantry,

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Current Message 23 - November 29, 2003
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Entry: 38817
120th Engineer Combat Bn

Looking for Blue Book

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James Clardy wrote on 2003-11-29 20:48:04.0

Comments: Looking for a copy of the blue book that tells the history of the 45th Infantry from Fort Polk in 1951 until they left Korea in 1953 0r 1954

Keywords: Code name Icabod

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Current Message 24 - October 2, 2003
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Entry: 37301
120th Engineer Combat Bn

45th Infantry, 120th Engineer Combat, Co B PFC

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Orrin Bradshaw wrote on 2003-10-02 01:13:01.0

Comments: We just found our fathers Division information. He was Orrin Bradshaw from Allegan, Michigan and was part of the 45th Infantry Division, 120th Engineer Combat, Company B, PFC. He was stationed in Korea during 56 to 57 but maybe before that. We can no longer get his military records as they burned in the fire in 1994. Both our parents have passed away and we are all interested in knowing more information about his service time and where he was stationed at, etc. Thanks, Cindy Andrews ( Bradshaw) mudrunner@chartermi.net (He went onto become an Operating Engineer with Local 324 in Michigan. He also introduced me to the field and I have been an operator for 24 years now. Korea is where he learned to operate the grader)

Keywords: My father operated the grader building roads.

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H & HS Company

Woody Harris Email address
I was with the 45th division in H&S Co. 120th Engineers.

We have a reunion every two years on the even years. This years reunion
occurs at the same time as the 45th Division's Annual Reunion only ours
is a two day affair. 

If you have any information pertaining to our unit in Korea please let 
me know. 

Thank you! 

Woody

H&S Co. Assault Platoon

On Wed, 12 Nov 1997 
Roger L Chrisley AKA Combat Email address wrote:

610 Aiken Street
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628

phone: 864-447-8504

Assault Platoon

datein: Oct. 1952 dateout: Mar. 1953

I served in H&S Co. Assault Platoon Oct.1952 until Mar. 1953. I was 
returned to the U.S.because I was underage. Right before I left Korea,
we had a U.S.O. show.My platoon Sgt.R.B.Randall asked someone connected
with the show to call me on stage to congratulate me on my sixteenth
birthday in Korea.

My name is Roger Chrisley but my nick name was "Combat".If anyone knows
me, please send an e-mail to me.

Some of our missions was to plug up any holes that might happen if the
guy up north decided to come south. We really were a bastard outfit, we
didn't do anything with the company we were attached to.

The Assault Platoon had 5 medium Sherman tanks,and 2 armored personel
carriers that we used on some of our missions.We had blades on the
front of our tanks,so if we had to go somewhere and there weren't any
roads, we'd simply make one.

We had quite a bit of fire power,since the tanks were equipped with two
30 cal. machine guns,one 50 cal.and one 76 MM cannon,and each APC were
equipped with one 30 cal.and one 50 cal. We would cover tunnels,clear
mine fields,and generally take life easy.

Ha,Ha!

Hello

On Sun, 14 Dec 1997 
Al Carpinelli  Email address wrote:

32441 Sandra Lane
Westland, MI 48185

Telephone:	313-425-8919

My dad was with the 45th infantry 120th combat engineers Thunderbirds.
Of course Im damn proud of all of you and Im a U.S. Navy veteran myself. 

My dad' s name is:
AL Carpinelli 
32441 Sandra lane 
Westland, Mi. 48185 

He would be happy to hear from your group Im sure.

120th Engineer Co

On Tue, 16 Dec 1997 
Al Carpinelli Email address wrote:

32441 sandra lane
Westland, MI 48185

phone: 313-425-8919

datein: 1950 dateout: 1953

Im sending this for my dad, all info is his except e-mail address is
mine.

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B Co

On Fri, 31 Jul 1998 
Richard Boudreau Email address wrote:

Oxford, MA 01540

datein: 1952 dateout: 1953


comments:
My name is Richard Boudreau.  During my time in Korea I had the 
nicknames of Scotty and Iron Jaw.  I saw action on Sandbag Castle,
Christmas Hill, and Old Baldy.  I was with B Company, 120th Engineer
Combat Battalion.  I took Training at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.  I went to
Korea on  the Marine Phoenix and landed at Inchon. I left Korea from
Puson on the Marine Lynx.  I drove a combat truck, B-11. 

I am interested from hearing from those who served with me during these
times.   

A Co

On Sun, 8 Nov 1998 
Marvin McCombs Email address wrote:


2301 Jackson St.
Moundsville, WV 26041

Phone: 304-845-9470
Email: MMcco19451@aol.com

Comments: 
I served in Korea with the 120th Combat Engineers in Co. A in 1952-1953
would like to find a lot of old friends I served with.