Photos Wanted

Comments: I am looking for any photos that might include my father; Leonard W. Henderson Sr. He went up on the line at Chorwon with Co.G 179th Inf Regt. 45th Inf Div. on Dec.24,1951,until August 1952. From his position he could see Old Baldy.

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Edward (Dick) Rode

Comments: This is to inform you that Dick Rode, of Able Co 179th Inf., who served on Heartbreak Ridge, & Christmas Hill, OP Queen in 1953, & was very involved in preserving Korean war history through this website, passed away at his home in Bethpage, NY, on Dec. 29, 2004, & was laid to rest on Dec. 31 in Long Island National Cemetery.

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Anyone Know William Conrad

Comments: Thanks Milton for the previous information sent by you. I was wondering if there is antone else out there that has any pictures or can share some stories about my father: Bill Conrad 179 INF RGT 45 INF DIV A Company, 2nd Platoon. Thanks

Keywords: Bill, William, Conrad

PVT JAMES W SNELL KIA 6-20-52

Comments: researching james w snell from GA. KIA 6-20-52 in korea ! were and how killed what battles fought any info a help ! thanks scott scottplen@comcast.net

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Hill 749/812 photos

Comments: Dec 4, 04

Hi 179thers .. You were on Hill 812/749 in latter 1952. Anybody got photos they'd share with a 180ther?

L

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TANK Co

Comments: I am looking for someone who served with my dad. He was in Tank CO 179th Inf APO 86, 45th. He Was retrieving tanks off of a hillside when wounded in the left shoulder. The tank officer recieved a silver star, and the crew recieved a bronze star from this event on June 28th, 1952. He mentioned a man called lucky quiet a bit, but said he was KIA. His name is S.J. Johnson, and was a coporal (T), RA 18 346 775. Would like to find anyone who knows him !!! Thank you

Keywords: S.J. Johnson, Lucky, Tank Retrieval, Bronze Star

45th InfantryDivision, 179th Regiment, L Co.

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father NOLIS CHERAMIE. He left from Seattle, WA. on the USS Marine Phoenix and returned to the states on the Uss Henrico. He was communications operator for a period of time. He often gave hair cuts.

Keywords: 45th Infantry Division, 179th Regiment, L Co. August 1952-August 1953

Co B 179th Infantry

Comments: I was looking for anyone who might know my grnadfather David Mills. He was wounded by a land mine on Oct 31st 1952. Just looking to see if anyone knows him and maybe get some info about ribbons and medals the unit would rate from that time. Trying to make him a display of things for Christmas. Shoot me an e-mail if you know anything about him.

Cpl. James Monroe USMC Iraqi Freedom Veteran

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HAROLD PATTERSON KIA PORK CHOP HILL

Comments: Was KIA at age 20 years old. Would like to e-mail anyone that knew him while he was in the service. In his letters home, he talked about his pastimes like getting up a basketball team and swimming. Would like to communicate with anyone that he was friends with in the service.

Keywords: Harold F. Patterson, entered army in December, 1951, and was KIA 17 April 1953. He was stationed at known places: Camp Cooke, a camp in Washington, Indiana, and another in California.

Cpl James (Jim) Calhoun

Comments: I'm TSgt Douglas Brunelle and I'm looking for anyone that knew my grandfather James (Jim) Calhoun. He was a Korean War vet and we have been told that he was one of the surviors of the Battle of Pork Chop Hill. He recently passed away and his records here destroyed in the National Archive fire. He was part of the 179th Inf. My grandfather wouldn't talk about his time in the war but I would like to try to find out anything that I can about him from the war and find out about his two Bronze Stars. Anyone that knew him or that can give me any information I would be very greatful. The only military paper work that I have been able to find is his DD214. Please contact me at my email address flyingpj@yahoo.com .

Keywords: Jim, James Calhoun, 179th Inf, Korean War, Battle of Pork Chop Hill

Do you know my grandfather?

Comments: If you knew my grandfather Joseph Jones please email me. He died on June 14, 1953. If you have any information please share..Thank you.

Keywords: 179 inf rgt inf div - army date of loss 6/14/1953 Joseph Jones

Do you know my grandfather?

Comments: If you knew my grandfather please email me. He died on June 14, 1953. If you have any information please share..Thank you.

Keywords: 179 inf rgt inf div - army date of loss 6/14/1953

e co 179th 2nd batt 45th div

Comments: when we moved to yang gu until we left in 54we got a new co 1st lt harold w mcginley .i became supply sgt in aug until i left jan 26 1954.

Keywords: i was in forward supply with willie creel on a hill just west of heartbreak ridge . we moved off on july 8 to the rear. 6 days later we went to christmas hill till julj 27.

Able-A Company, 179th Infantry

Comments: I am trying to find contact information on James T. Orr who was in Able-A Company, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict. If you have any informatin, please contact me.

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'H' COMP. 179TH INF. 45TH DIV. CAMP BARKELEY

Comments: Looking for anyone who might remember my grandfather, Obert D. Rich. from Wynnewood, OK. He was stationed at Camp Barkeley, Abilene, TX in 1941. Thanks again for the help.

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Looking for information on Robert D. McKell

Comments: My name is Joyce and I am trying to find anyone who knew my uncle "Robert D. McKell". He was killed in action June 15, 1952. He was in the 179 INF RGT 45 INF DIV. Our family would like to learn more about Bob's life and death in Korea.

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Looking for information on Robert D. McKell

Comments: My name is Joyce and I am trying to find anyone who knew my uncle "Robert D. McKell". He was killed in action June 15, 1952. He was in the 179 INF RGT 45 INF DIV. Our family would like to learn more about Bob's life and death in Korea.

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L Co

Comments: DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LYNN JOHNS FAMILY HE IS BEEN GONE 20 YEARS WILL MISS HIM GREATLY, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY

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THIS IS ROBERT VERN ERETH AKA .BUCKSHOT 179TH L CO 45TH DIV

Comments: LOOKING FOR LYNN JOHNS FROM SHEWOOD OHIO,DONALD BLAUSTONE (may be wrong spelling) AUSTIN TX, NODINE (don't remember 1st name)IL, Karr (don't remember 1st name)IL, remember a young boy KIM KUMSAK IN OUR CO. THEY SENT HIM BACK TO SOUEL SEEN HIM ON MY WAY OUT OF KOREA WOULD REALLY LOVE TO HERE FORM HIM!!!! OR ANYONE LISTED. THANKS GUYS BEST WISHES TO ALL

Keywords: WAS IN KOREA FROM SEPT 1951-52 WAS BY OLD BALDY HELPED BUILD SMITTY'S FENSE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT REMEMBERS IT...ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME AM I RELATIVELY GOOD HEALTH AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS

Anyone that knew LLOYD J. KERG

Comments: I am Lloyds son. I am looking for anyone that knew my father when he was in Korea. He was with the 45thID 179IR Company "C" He was wounded in action May 2 1952. Lloyd passed away in Nov of 2002. I'm just looking for information and some stories that anyone may have.

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Luke the Gook's Castle

Comments: I have written a ninty page report for my grandchildren about my duty with the 179th Inf from Sep to Dec of 1952.

You can read it at http://w3.mivlmd.cablespeed.com/~hpreddi/

Keywords: Hills 749 and 812; Luke the Gook's Castle; HQ, F and G Companies; Inje, Minnesota Line, Captain Oja, Major Irwin, Ackerman

Looking for any one who knew my Grandfather Richard(Dick) John webster??

Comments: looking for any one who remembers him, and any specific information they might have.

Keywords: 45th Division- 179th Inventry......Pork Chop Hill

Looking for informantion on Corporal Glen E williams

Comments: I am looking for information on my grandfather who served in the army. He passed away about 2 years ago. He never said anything about it but i can understand. I wanted information on him because I'm making a book on his service time. I still have the gun, clips, and uniform he had. also lots of pictures. I would like information to complete this. If anyone has information on him I would be very appreciated.

thankyou, Michael lange

Keywords: He was in the 179th infantry regiment, 2nd battallion Fox company, Corporal. possibly on old baldy

C Co. 179th

Comments: Sgt. Beck was wounded twice and I am looking for any info that could assist for that period of his life.

Keywords: I am the son of Sgt. Harold Beck from Worthington MN, and am looking for anyone who served/remembers Harold. He served with Co. A from Jan.51 to June 21, 52 where he was injured I believe at the battle for baldy hill. He doesn't talk about the war and his records were lost in the fire. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My personal thanks to All of you for your dedicated service in Korea.

M Co 52-53 Ted Begler

Comments: This is a fantastic resource site and wonderful memorial to all those who served, especially those who died doing so. I encourge all vets to write down/record any of their experiences of serving and sacrificing for our country. We owe you everything. The generations to follow need to know about your service - the good, the bad, the ugly. My father left before I had the good sense to talk with him about it. Don't put it off another day! God bless all of the Korean War Veterans!!! I'll never forget you.

Keywords: Ted A. Begler (father) served Korea Jan. 1952-October 1953; 179th Infantry Divison, Co. M; 45th Division; heavy machine gunner. He was at Heartbreak Ridge.

179th Co. M, 45th Divison

Comments: Hey any Co. M guys out there? Other units seem to keep tabs with one another. Would like to update Co. M lists; share info. with other children of Korean War veterans; Gather Co. M men/families together at the 45th Divison reunion in Okla. Sept. 2004 Father served Jan. 1952-October 1953; heavy machine gunner Anyone know Bill Cunningham?;have photo Let me hear from you. God bless.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge Basic Training;Camp Breckenridge,Kentucky; Co. B 516 101st Airborne; photo of Bliskey, Bushor w/Begler 114 Transportation Co.;Camp Carson, Colorado 1953 Photos of Kissel, Ingram, Matthews

Co I

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51-53

Comments: I am a veteran trying to find my old battle buddies. I can not remember everybody's name but I do remember "Big Ben", "Little Moe", "Mosley", and "Montana Red". I also remember Mst Sgt Molasavich, Manuel Chavez who was our chow runner, Pedro Ortiz. I am trying to get my Purple Heart Medal, it has been difficult. My records were burned and there is no record of me being wounded. Can you help me.

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crying shame

Comments: I think it is a shame they have no more respect for the Kids that died an served for this country.This country better wake up brfor it is to late.

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Med Co 1953-54

Comments: I'm trying to locate Sfc Henderson Ceasear who was severly Wounded on Christmas Hill on July 27 1953 while two other Sargents were killed and two others were wounded, as a Medic I think I gave aid to Sfc Ceasear. as of yesterday I found out that He survived, Thank God. sure would love to talk with Him. John McLain

Keywords: Heart Break Ridge, Christmas Hill 1953/54

Looking for Don Alexander from NYC

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BUD ROHDA, K Co

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew BUD Rohda....

Keywords: heatbreak porkchop 179th 45th inf. k company

GLEN SMETHERS - LOOKING FOR INFO

Comments: Glen Smethers was KIA 26 May 1952. He was my father's cousin. I am looking for anyone who knew him or the details of his death.

179th Regiment

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Hill 812 survivor, K Co

Comments: The patrol, led by Sgt Buris,from Tex, was overrun by the NK infantry and were in our trenches.I was medic that nite and blown up by 2 handgrenades and shot in head.Taken to Airfield Army Hosp in Teagu My/June/53. Does anyone remember this?

Keywords: Served Korea mid 52 to mid 53,known as Doc was combat medic, Heartbreak Ridge 1st Platoon K company

LOOKING FOR INFO CO. D

Comments: I am hoping to learn some information about where my father served in Korea from those who served with him. He served from Dec. 1952 to he seperated in Oct. 1954. My father passed away back in 1969 and he didnt talk much to his family about his experiences in Korea. If anyone could be of assistance to me I would really appreciate it. Thank you

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A Co

Comments: email update

Keywords: A co. 179th Rgt. 45th Div. 10/'50--8/'52

Looking for Lost Friends

Comments: Looking for anyone from my division for a reunion. I am living in Canada currently.

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Citations

Comments: (Transcribed by me, Peter Roth. I put this here partly in tribute to my late uncle, but also in hopes that information contained within will help others with research and rememberance.)

Headquarters 45th Infantry Division AP0 85 General Orders 27 July 1953 Number 453

Section I Award of the Silver Star Corporal CHARLES B. ROTH, RA 19446390 (then Private First Class), Infantry, United States Army, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy near Munun-ni, Korea. In the early morning hours of 21 June 1953, a sector of the Allied lines was attacked by a large hostile force equipped with small arms, automatic weapons, and grenades. Corporal ROTH was assistant gunner of a machine gun which proved so costly to the enemy advance that it eventually became the object of the assault. As the opposition surged forward in an attempt to silence his weapon's deadly fire, Corporal ROTH courageously remained in his position despite teh overwhelming odds, and inflicted heavy casualties upon the swarming foe. Fearing a stoppage of his overheated weapon, Corporal ROTH left the partial cover of his emplacement and, braving an intense barrage of histile [sic] fire, succeeded in stopping the Communist charge with accurate rifle and grenade fire. Although wounded by a hostile projectile during the encounter, Corporal ROTH returned to the machine gun and continued his deadly fire until the assailants were forced to withdraw. Corporal ROTH's determined and gallant actions were largely responsible for the successful repulsion of the hostile assault and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army. Entered the Federal service from California.

Citation

AWARD OF THE COMMENDATION RIBBON WITH MEDAL PENDANT

Corporal CHARLES B. ROTH, RA19446390, Infantry, United states Army, Company F, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, is cited for meritorious service, in Korea, from 5 May 1953 to 4 September 1953. Servinge [sic] as fifleman, Corporal ROTH fulfilled his military obligations without regard for his own personal safety. He could always be relied upon to hold his position against overwhelming odds, delivering accurate and deadly fire against the enemy. His ability to follow orders resulted in a dependability that proved to be a major factor in devotion to duty and fine soldierly conduct reflect high credit upon hisself and the military service. State of entry into Federal service is California

Keywords: Charles (Chuck) Roth, Company F, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division

E Co, 1952 Sydney Hatton KIA

Comments: Prior to E of the 179th. he was in HQ co. 45th Div.

Keywords: Sydney Hatton was killed 21 June 52, he received the silver star, hoping to find anyone who was in his unit or knows about what happened.

George Merritt

Comments: I am looking for infor mation or friends of my dad. He was wounded on Old Baldy, Sept. 52 but was never documented it. I am petitioning for him to receive a Purple Heart and some benefits for hearing loss. I am looking for anyone who knows him. His name is George F. Merritt, he was from Rush/Scottsville New York and was drafted into a Nationla Guard Unit in Oklahoma. Anyone who knows him please contact me. Thank you to all that served. I am very proud of my dad and would really like to get hi,m what is owed. Thanks. andy merritt

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I Co.

Comments: My Dad was in the 179th I company, and says he was on Hill 811, where he was wia. His name is Lewis Ayers and served in 52. He would love to hear from anyone that might have known him or where hill 811 was.

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Information Please

Comments: My uncle was MIA 7/09/1952; there have been various stories from different people as to what happened that day. If anyone has any information, or if anyone knew my uncle please contact me. Thank You, Patricia Hoesch-Stender

Keywords: Keith Hoesch (Frank) 45th INF Div

Sgt. Douglas C. Friedland

Comments: I was a 50 cal machine gunner.We were on line during Christmas eve and Christmas of 1953. Many were killed and wounded. I believe we were at Lukes Castle. I have a picture of what I believe was Lukes Castle. I wonder if anyone remembers me it would be great hearing from some of you.

Sincerely, Doug C. Friedland

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PFC Stanley Khulman

Comments: I am in search of anyone who served with my wife's dad in Korea. She was too small when he was around and from what she tells me he never talked about it. He has since past on and she would like to know something about that time in his life. According to the newspaper clippings that I have read he was to have arrived in Korea in Nov. 1952. He was from Minco,Ok. We would appriciate any information that anyone might have. Thanks to all of you served in the 45th in Korea. God bless all of you.

Keywords: signalman, 45th, 3rd, 179th

LOOKING FOR ROBERT WILKERSON

Comments: looking for my father. I am in irag and want his e-mail address.

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looking for information

Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers my father Lt Paul B Boyer. Trying to get him his DFC awarded while tad to the Mosquito Sqd as a FO. And to those that known him he passed away in 1977 due to cancer caused by agent orange (veitnam71-72)

Thanks

Paul I Boyer III agreatful and proud son

Keywords: Looking for anyone who served with my Father Lt Paul B. Boyer, Jr (York, Pa) Mortar platoon leader 179 Inf Reg

Comments: I KNOW THAT I WAS ON HEARTBREAK RIDGE, BUT CANT REMEMBER WHERE I WAS WOUNDED ON 27 JULY 1953. MY RECORDS DOES NOT SHOW MY PURPLE HEARTS I RECEIVED AND STILL WAITNIG TO HEAR FRON THE AWARDS AND DECORATION PEOPLE. THEY WERE STOLEN FROM MY THINGS IN GERMANY. THE ONLY NAMES THAT I CAN REMEMER ARE DEAD.

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1st Bn

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Information needed

Comments: Seeking to find anyone that served with Staff Sgt. Bobby Gene Johnson in Korea. He was from Clinton Oklahoma and was a wireman chief although he wore many hats. He passed away Nov 7 2002, he never talked about the war to us kids just waited to find someone who could tell me more about him as army soldier.

Keywords: 1st Battalion 179th Infantry Regiment Headquarters 45th Infantry Divsion

179thInfantry reg.Heavy weapons Sept to Dec 1952

Comments: Would like to hear from any of my old buddies who were on line with me in 1952

Keywords: "Bob" Would like to contact Frank Barnes,Angel Rosario, Jack Theiss,Sinclair, Walker, Fraiser or any members of the 179th Heavy Mortar Co. North Korea from mid 1952 to the end of 1952