Easy Co !79 Inf 45 Div,

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Keywords: I was on a hill that had 7 shot out tanks in the vally an a hospital shell standing with tank tracks going up the steps , was next to a tank on my left side. sgt delguardo was top dog had a buddy named TAYLOR.KUMWA vally up above Chun Chon, shufford, Pernell, I went on a lot of patrols sat on a out post at the end of a finger of the hill,Carried a Bar on patrol.hard to remember after 54 yrs.would like to hear from anybody

179th CO H Motor Pool

Comments: Iam loking for anyone who may know my father Lester Salzwedel from Oregon he served in CO H 179th INF Motor Pool his picture is in the 45th INF book washing his jeep in the river. I have found some picture's from his time in Korea and Japan I would like to share and ID. My father is 82 years old and living in Portland Oregon

Thank you Paul

Keywords: Co H Motor Pool 179th INF

CO H 179th INF Motor Pool

Comments: Iam loking for anyone who may know my father Lester Salzwedel from Oregon he served in CO H 179th INF Motor Pool his picture is in the 45th INF book washing his jeep in the river. I have found some picture's from his time in Korea and Japan I would like to share and ID. My father is 82 years old and living in Portland Oregon

Thank you Paul

Keywords: CO H 179th INF Motor Pool 1951 1952 Oregon

Looking for anyone who served in the 179 TH.& 45 TH. K Company

Comments: Looking to get into contact with any one I served with in the 179th Infantry K company...

Keywords: Andronico Gallegos looking for friends who I served with.

Sgt.Ervin Ottolien

Comments: Sgt Ervin Ottolien had a chunk of his leg missing and told his wife it was from a hand grenade that kill a buddy. He never reported he was wounded and did not get a purple heart.Is there anyone out there that knew him or were with him in Korea,that has knowledge of his service to his country?

Keywords: 179th inf.,Co. I

179th Inf, Regt Co. H 1952-1953

Comments: I am looking for men who served with me in the 179th Inf Regt, Co H in 1952-1953. I recieved the bronze star on May 30, 1953. 1st Sergeant Elmon Jarvice Anders.

Keywords: Line Jamestown, Line Minnesota, Command Post Nambakchon, Punchbowl, No-Name Ridge, Heartbreak Ridge and Sandbag Castle

Friends of Thomas Hassett

Comments: I am looking for friends of my father, Tom Hassett. I have recently found some photos from his time in Korea and would like to identify friends in them and share them if possible. Dad passed away in 1982. B. Hassett

Keywords: Thomas D. Hassett 179th Infantry, Headquarters Company Company C

Does anyone out there remember PFC Norman L. Kellerman 1st Bn, A Co 179th Inf Reg

Comments:

Keywords: I'm trying to locate any person who may remember my Dad. He recently passed away and all I can really confirm based on his letters, photos, and a few military documents is that: He was drafted in mid 1950 and sent to Camp Polk for initial training and then shipped out to Hokaido, Japan. While in Hokaido he trained at Camp Crawford and Camp Monty Strong prior to his unit shipping out to Korea. I do know his was in Japan Thanksgiving 1951. Following that date no more pictures or information was available. I belive the unit transferred to Korea and took up positions in the Old Baldy area. Any information would be helpful Thanks in advance

179th Regt, Co. L - Hill 266 area - Konomu Ura

Comments: My brother in law Konomu [Paul] Ura was reported KIA/BNR on June 29, 1952; he was with 45th Div., 179th Reg., L Co. during the battle for the Pork Chop Hill complex (Hill 266 and vicinity) in late June and early July, 1952. Was recoilless rifle man, held past his scheduled relief date for lack of a replacement. Family would appreciate details of L Co. activities during that operation, especially from anyone there at the time.

Keywords: Old Baldy/Pork Chop June 29, 1952 KIA/BNR

Anyone remember Henry Duke?

Comments: I am the daughter of Henry Duke from Louisville, Ky. I don't know much about my Daddy because he passed away when I was 11 and all I really know about his time in the army is the mention of "Pagan Raiders" and honestly he didn't talk to any of us about his time in the army. I have heard stories that he was found lying in bed with his gun on occasion and had a tough time dealing with it all when he came home but he was 44 when I was born and I only had 11 years with him. I am hoping that someone knows and remembers him and could help me learn more about my daddy. Thank you for any info you might have!

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Anyone remember Henry Duke?

Comments: I am the daughter of Henry Duke from Louisville, Ky

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Sgt. Ervin Ottelien

Comments: A friends father has passed away and he would like to know where his father served and what operations he was involved in. Sgt. Ervin Ottelien,1950-52 His mother mention about Old Baldy, but his father never mentioned any thing to his children about his service to his country.

Keywords: Old Baldy

Looking for Jack Lynn Penick 45th infantry Koren project

Comments: My father died in 1975 due to complications after he served in the Korean war project. I was 12 years old at the time and really never knew my father. I'm hoping and praying that someone will remember him. I beleive he was part of the radio relay team. If you know anything about him or have pictures, please let me know as I am trying to piece my life together.

God Bless

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HQ & HQ Co 179th infantry

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Keywords: In korea 1951-52 Promoted to Cpl in Febuary of 51. I think he was a radio operator?

Co. E, 179 Infantry

Comments: My father, Donald Stevens (April), was wounded at Mung Dun Ni, on June 22, 1953 and awarded his 1st bronze star. My Dad has passed, I am trying to find out about any battle at Mung Dun Ni and can't find anything. He was in E company, 179th. What was the 179th doing from 1952 - 1954? Does anyone remember him? Thank you,

Keywords: Mung Dun Ni,

Looking for Army buddies

Comments: I'm new to this! From Dec. '51 - Sept. '52, battled on hill 200. I'm trying my best to remember names from these times, afterall it has been a long time ago. Looking for anyone who was there during these months.

Keywords: 1951 through 1952 Hill 200, Pork Chop hill, Old Baldy, T-Bone hill, Friends: Blocker Dan, Robinson, Prestige, Pope,

Looking for Army buddies

Comments: I'm new to this! From Dec. '51 - Sept. '52, battled on hill 200. I'm trying my best to remember names from these times, afterall it has been a long time ago. Looking for anyone who was there during these months.

Keywords: 1951 through 1952 Hill 200 Blocker Dan, Robinson, Prestige, Pope,

Gerald Wright of Jakin Georgia

Comments: I'd like to know if anyone knew my brother Gerald Wright of Jakin (Early County) Georgia. Information I have states he was killed on Pork Chop Hill.

Regards, Gloria Wright Law

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill

Mike Dakovitz

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Keywords: Looking for any old friends

KIA information John R. Kibler Co. F 2 Bn. WW2

Comments: I am a Association Member. !79 TH.& 45 TH. Div. A friend as requested my and your assistance in finding someone in his unit that might have known Lt. Kibler. The family knows nothing and would appricate if you could locate someone who may have information.I have spent hours in reserch and nothing. The family seems to think he was assinged to co. f by the OSS. He was fluent in French and for some reason he might have been assinged to cross the line in serch of information. Body was discovered near Strausborg France

Keywords: John R Kibler 2 ND. Lt. Co. F.2nd. Bn. !79 Inf. Reported MIA on Jan 19, 1945.Remains were discovered in 1950 by a French Family.

My father was Sgt. Carlo Susini from Jersey City, NJ

Comments: I would love to hear from any one that knew my father. I am so proud of his military history and would love to hear from any one that knew him.

Keywords: Fought at Inchon, Pork Chop Hill

Donald J Proffitt

Comments: Anyone who may have served with my Uncle Donald please let me know anything you may remember about him. I never knew him and have always wanted to know more about him. He was my mothers' brother, and was killed in action June 1952. My mother passed away 2 years ago, and I have since found his letters to her along with some newpaper articles, mainly regarding the other Texans who fought and died when he did.

Thank you,

Ellen Moseley

Keywords: 179th Infantry I Company

Cpl. Thelmer M. Lien (Hill 200)

Comments: My Father Thelmer M. Lien was from Pinewood,Mn. He trained at Camp McCoy, WI. He was instrumental in defending Hill 200 on May 25, 1952,for which he was wounded and received the silver star and purple heart.. I have accounts from three soldiers (sworn statements.) They were Pfc Larry J. Wright, assistant gunner, SFC Curtis A.Miller,Sgt. Cecil F. Tackett. My father passed away at age 80 May 13, 2008. Anyone who knew of this battle against the chinese, or who served with my father , your information would be greatly appreciated. My father never liked to speak of the war , and never watched war movies etc. I do know that he served with Dan Blocker( Hoss from Bonanza, the tv series).Thank you in advance for any information you may have. Terese R. Morden (terimorden@hotmail.com)

Keywords: Co F 179th Inf. Regt. Apo 86 5th Army Silver Star and Purple hear for defense of Hill 200 Chorwon, Korea May 26, 1952

Beryl B. Teston

Comments: My father Beryl Teston was shot in Korea on July 18, 1953. He survived and later went back home to Texas. Does anyone remember him? Also, if he was rewarded a medal would it be possible for me {his daughter} to have it? He didn't talk a lot about this, could someone please help. Thank you,

Sonja Teston Roy

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Comments: I am currently a part of a unit that has been officially named the "Pagan Raiders". We are currently deployed in Iraq and have limited background information on the original unit that served in Korea. Any history would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Pagan Raiders, Christmas Hill

Elder Evans

Comments: I am an attorney assisting Mr Elder Evans in a Veteran's Claim. We must establish that he was a member of the 179th--unfortunately his records were lost as a result of the St Louis fire. Mr Evans is a Black Male. He served under a Lt Few (Phew) and was bayoneted on June 1, 1953. He is from Sumter, South Carolina but also had relatives from Brooklyn, New York. We would appreciate any information from anyone who might remember him or Lt Few (Phew) or copies of any reports/logs that might tend to substantiate his service in this unit. Please contact me at (803) 418-0800. Thank you. T. Murphy

Keywords: Elder Evans, wounded

45th inf.Div. Korea 1952

Comments: I was squad leader and we were to set up an ambush for the N.K.'s and they had one set up for us, it wasa night ambush and we lost several men, 2 from my squad,L.Davis & Tom Davis. I was wounded and spent the night with the N.K.'s alone,Recieved a Bronze Star w/V and also a P. heart.This wasthe 7th of May 1952, Was a H--- of a long night.

Keywords: Old Baldy - Hill 226

KOREAN OCCUPATION FORCES SOUEL KOREA

Comments: a all corpsman at 548 general dispensury soeul korea

1956-1957

Keywords: i am joe

freinds jim lamar willie schults sam scarpello sam saranita

POW Ybarra

Comments: Joel Ybarra was wounded on March 22, 1952 and then taken prisoner with Lt. Manley. He was WIA when a recoiless rifle round hit Maciello's bunker and sprayed shrapnel. That Fiscus was hit along wiht others. I am trying to help him get his PH and need at least one witness. Can anyone help?

Keywords: Hill 191, Chorwon Valley, March, 1951

silver star awards

Comments: trying to locate anyone who remembers raid on lukes castle hill 812 k-co.179th regt. 45th div.1952-53 the date of the raid was between aug.52-oct. 52. i dragged a buddie out, but cannot remember his name,our mission was to capture a prisoner,but they knew we were coming, & opened up with auto. weapons.i have been trying to find out if anyone that was there had any info. for years, so far i have had no success.our great leader was capt. andrew j. gatsis, now a gen. retired.i thought his name was orourk or somthing like thatbut not sure. also i thought he was from padooka ky.he was killed & got the silver star. we read in 45th div. news paper a couple months later. it would seem that silver star recipients from k-co would be easy to find, as there were not that many. i njust do not know how look for them, hope someone does & lets me know. your fellow thunder bird. john mcvicar

Keywords: raid on lukes castle hill 812 k-co. 179th 45th div.

Harold Drew Owen Sr. 10th Ranger Co. E 179th 45th Division Looking fro information

Comments: I am trying to find any information I can about my Grandfathers service in Korea. His name was Lt.Harold Drew Owen and his unit Co.E 179th 45th Division. Any information would be of great help. Thank you. Andy McDaniels tamimcdaniels@att.net

Keywords: Co. E 179th 45th Division Korea

anyone with imformation about hill 200 or Burl Gentry

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Keywords: hill 200 any imformation about may 15 1952.

a co 179 reg.

Comments: i attended the reunion in ok. for the last time 3 yrs ago because i was not from korean era.i was egnored.there are not many of us left

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45th 179th F Company 3div Infantry (lamon Creston Moore)

Comments: Does anyone know my dad or there when he was shot. My dad was shot on Christmas Hill and to this day has scrap metal is exiting his right temple area. (he received the bronze star w/valor and a purple heart). Before connecting with Wayne and the Chirstmas Hill Brothers. Purple Heart, Bronze Star w/valor and UN Service Metal. My Dad and so many others deserve so much for serving their country. I intend to strive forward, until they pay him for the physical and emotional pain he's suffered for over fifty years!! The 10% is no where close to appropriate. Anyone that served with my dad, please contact me. Thanks and God Bless the Veterans of War

Keywords: Christmas Hill KIA LT John B. Long, LA My dad carried him off the field July 15, 1953 He thought the world of Lt.Long

E Company members April 53 - July 53

Comments: looking for members of Easy Co, 17th RGT, 7th DIV from April 1953 to December 1953 and 1st Corp Recon Btn Aug 1953 to Dec 1953

Keywords: pork chop hill,operation big switch

17th Infantry Brother Killed

Comments: my family would love to hear from anyone from this time

Keywords: my brother killed in action 11/39/51 in korean war

179th Infantry Co.B

Comments: Looking for anyone who knows knows anyone who served in the Korean War from 1951 -1952. My father-in-law was in the 179 Infantry in Company B.

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Robert W. Andre, 45th Div, 179th Inf, Co.

Comments: It is with great sadness that I report to you the passing of my father ROBERT W. ANDRE. He died in the early morning hours of December 20th 2007. He was visited and in the comfort of family and close friends prior to his eternal departure. He didnt share much about his Korean War experience but what I was able to discern from pictures, correspondence, and his memberships with the 45th Div and 179th Inf. Associations I know he had a special bond with those men. Please pass the word of my fathers passing among your network and feel free to contact me for any reason.

OBITUARY - Robert W. Andre: Robert is survived by two sons; Christopher and his wife Susan and their two children Kelsey an Jonathan of Elizabeth City, NC and Thomas Andre of Marietta, GA, as well as two nieces, Michelle Eriquezzo of Merrimack, NH and Donna Setaro of Milford, NH. He was predeceased by his son Jonathan William Andre. He is also survived by his fiancé Gerry Tierney. A private graveside service will be held with military honors, under the care of the Magner Funeral Home, Norwalk, CT. Friends are invited to attend an open gathering to celebrate his life on Saturday, January 5th 2008, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the American Legion Hall, 60 County Street, Norwalk. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Norwalk Hospital Foundation, 34 Maple St. Norwalk, CT 06856.

Keywords: 45th, 179th, L Company

Major General David Ruffner presentatio rifle

Comments: I have acquired a Russian Mosin Nagant rifle with a presentation plaque reading: Presented to Major General David Ruffner, Commanding General of the 45th Infantry Division by the 179th Infantry Regiment, Korea, Nov. 1952. Does anyone know anything about this presentation? If so, please call, email or write me. Tnanks, Kevin Robinson

Keywords: Major General David Ruffner presentation rifle

George C. Schakow

Comments: Looking to hear from anyone who served with my dad George C. Schakow in Korea 51-52.

Keywords: Old Baldy, Eerie, Pork Chop Hill, thunderbirds

Looking for information on my uncle Richard (Dick) Baldwin 179th Infan. 45th Inf. Div

Comments: Hello I was looking for any information on my uncle that passed away Richard (Dick) Baldwin from Midland, Michigan. I know he was wounded December 23, 1952. I was wondering if anyone knew what battle this was or where in North Korea this happend. Any stories or information on him would be appreciated.

Keywords: wounded

179th Infantry E-5 Anyone Remember ROBERT TREVINO?

Comments: My dad has been trying to look for anyone from his unit. He only can remember 2 names. One was LANDRY VOID (first name may be incorrect)and a man by the last name of MOTT. My dad carried Mott to safety after a bomb explosion and would really like to find him to see how his life has been. I think Mott was same age as my dad at the time. Mott sent him a Christmas card one year and his father called one time to thank him for saving his son. This is all the info I have. Any information would be much appreciated my dad has done so much for me and my immediate family and I want to be able to give something back to him.

Keywords: LANDRY VOID/ MOTT/ 179th infantry - my dad served in the army from 1969-1973

WILLIAM (BILL) EGAN

Comments: if anyone knows of my father and knows what he did, please contact me at the e-mail supplied i think a man with nickname tank knew him. not much for records everything seems to have burned in 73

Keywords: bill egan passed away nov.23 04 after passing away my family found out that he was awarded (3) BRONZE stars for service in the Q/M. that was graves registration from 51-53

D Co. Heavy Machine Guns, Plat. Ldr.

Comments: WHERE IS EVERYBODY? WHERE'S MY JEEP DRIVER... SCHMALTZ, FROM WISCONSIN? SGT. MC NAUGHTON, EX-MARINE?

Keywords: SPIKE, PUNCHBOWL, CHISI, YANGGU, INJE, AKRON RADIO RELAY, RED DOG AMPHITHEATRE

My Dad's name was Fredrick Wagner Trone

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Keywords: My Dad was in the chosen resovoir battle, he was eighteen and a marine. I don't know anything about this except it changed his life. He died when I was twenty two, 1978. I never had a chance to talk about this part of his life. I know without talking to him I was very proud of him and his service to the military. He later served two years in Viet Nam. thanks in advance for any info on my dad.

David A(ugustus) Leonard

Comments: My uncle David A. Leonard was killed in Korea 13 June 1952, one day before the end of his tour. I was hoping that anyone who served with him or knew him might share any recollections with me.

I was born 2 years after his death, and his loss was very difficult for my father and his family. They rarely spoke of him, but I know (from family archives) that he was deeply loved.

His parents and siblings are now all passed. I just want to know more about this man, his life, and perhaps the circumstances of his death.

Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Keywords: comrades, friends

Donald C Gerber

Comments: I would like any info on my uncle.

Keywords: 179th Infantry Regiment C CO

45th Infantry Division

Date Of Loss: January 28, 1952

THOSE WHO SERVED WITH RALPH KEELY ODOR

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served with my father in Korea. He was from Edmond, OK, and started out in HHC, 179th in mine clearing operations. He then volunteered to serve on an outpost which he thinks was near "Alligator".

His 80th birthday is coming up Aug. 11 and I would like to find someone who might tell me a little more about his service.

He is a bit reclusive and I think he would really like to hear from someone who served with him.

Keywords: RALPH K. ODOR, ALLIGATOR HILL, OUTPOST, KOREAN WAR, EDMOND, OK, HHC, 179TH INF REG, DEMINING

George Hovater

Comments: I am looking for any body that might have known my Dad, George Hovater. I know he went to Korea after he finished schooling in Jan 53. He was supposed to have been a cook. I know he was captured and tortured during the war. I would like more information about his time in Korea. Some things just don't add up.

Keywords: From DD 214: HQ 179th INF 24 APR 53, MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTY Assignment CO E 179 TH INF REGT APO 86

M CO. 179TH 45TH DIV. 1951-1952

Comments: My new e-mail address. Now living in Seoul. 79 years old.

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looking for

Comments: Looking for anyone in the Milwaukee area that served with my dad at old baldy. Paul Stock is his name

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179th Inf Regt, 45th Inf Div

Comments: I am looking for Information regarding Cpl Joseph G Hoh. KIA 8 Jan 19522 in North Korea. My father in law is Joe's brother and is in ill health and would like some information regarding the death of Joe.

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finding my dads friends

Comments: i am looking for anyone who knew my dad his name was raymond leroy smith he was a corpl and a medic from 52-53 in the korean war. my dad has since passed away in 1977 and i do not have any info about my dad and his friends in korea. any pictures or e-mail of my dad and his friends would be great. my dad was from baldwin, ny. any other info on how to find pictures of friends would be a great help. thank you, Ray

Keywords: want to find friends of pictures

bronze star winner

Comments: holder of two bronze stars.wife would like to hear from thoes he served with,as he has passed away in may 2006

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ohn P. Iottini wrote on 2006-08-20 14:23:00.0

Comments: I was a hospital returnee volunteered for the line orriginaly 187th ARCT after conflict I went to Panama. Anyone remember me.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge,Out-Post Purple Heart,Sand Back Castle,in the Chun Cheon area.

ohn P. Iottini wrote on 2006-08-20 14:23:00.0

Comments: I was a hospital returnee volunteered for the line orriginaly 187th ARCT after conflict I went to Panama. Anyone rememberme.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge,Out-Post Purple Heart,Sand Back Castle,in the Chun Cheon area.

D Co. Heavy Machine Guns, Plat. Ldr.

Comments: HAVEN'T HEARD A WORD FROM ANYONE SINCE I SENT MY FIRST ENTRY IN 2001. NO ONE RECALLS "AKRON RELAY"? NO ONE RECALLS THE OFFICERS OF "D" CO? IT WAS SUMMER AND FALL OF 1952. WE ALL VOTED IN THE 1952 ELECTION. I'M THE ONLY ONE WHO VOTED FOR ADLAI STEVENSON AND MY FELLOW OFFICERS WERE IN A STATE OF SHOCK. THEY ALL HATED THE ARMY AND YET THEY VOTED FOR GENERAL EISENHOWER.... "C'est la guerre!"

We had a Battalion Medical Services officer, named Sabana, and his son wrote to inform me his father had died. He was a good guy with a good sense of humor from Connecticut. We also had a WOJG from Wolf Point, Montana, but I haven't been able to find him. I think he adopted our House Boy.... Chi-Sy, who is probably 60 by now. I don't recall anyone else but I do remember the time our tent blew away and left a dozen officers sleeping in the open on top of hill. We all went to the aid station and I slept on the operating table, but I kept my 45 handy, just in case.

Keywords: PUNCHBOWL, INJE, AKRON RADIO RELAY

MSgt. Robert L. Pollard

Comments: my grandfather served in the 179th infantry regiment and the 45th infantry division. He served at porkchop hill and heartbreak hill from 1952-1955. If anyone knows him please send me an email. I would like to get him in contact with some of his "war buddies" thank you

Keywords: heartbreak ridge, porkchop hill, 179th/45th

What Patch did you guys wear?!?!

Comments: My grand father was in the 179th in Korea. I was trying to put together a shadow box for him and wanted to add his unit patch that the army wears. Did you guys wear the Thunderbird patch or something else. If you have a picture of it or any information please e-mail me.

Keywords: 179th Infantry Regiment

on Hill 812, 749

Comments: The 179th was on Hill 812 in latter 1952. Do any of you have photos of the hills around 812 ... especially Hill 854 to the east-northeast across the Soyang River ? Was Napalm Ridge the NK position across the Soyang opposing 854 ? Was Changhang over near 854 ? THANKS Vets !

Keywords: Hill 812 ... Hill 854 .... Naplam Ridge ... Changhang

Marvin Shnayer

Comments: I was on Google and saw messages for Marvin. He passed away in Feb. 1996 due to complications from Diabetes...We were married for almost 25 years.

Marvin continued in the entertainment business for the rest of his life..He booked many entertainers and setup new groups to go on the Road with his advice and management...He was responsible for many lives succeeding in their dreams. What better tribute can you have?

Rae

Keywords: Special Services

Paul D. McGuire

Comments: My father, Paul D. McGuire (Wisconsin) served in Korea in the 45th infantry and the 179th Tank Company. He would love to hear from some of the members of his tank unit. He served with Willard, Mike Gately, Bob McDermott and Ira Q. Miller. Does anyone know my father, of these people with which he served?

Keywords: Paul D. McGuire

E co.179th inf regiment 45th div.

Comments: looking for anyone who served with my uncle Peter Dodd in E co.179th he was KIA july21 1953 and my family does not know what happened to him.he was awarded the silver star and purple heart.also we think he was the courier for the company.please email to lalakers678@aol.com if you have any info about Peter thanks to all the vets-tom martell

Keywords: E co.179th 45th

45th Div.

Comments: I would like to get in touch with any one who was there in 1953. How about R.Slusser,from Ind. M.Bellow, from N.Y. R.Lombard, from Pen. F.Leone, from N.Y. W.Rilley, from R.I. J. Zanghifrom R.I.? Thank You for any information... John

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge,Out-Post Purple Heart,Sand Back Castle,in the Chun Cheon area.

179th IR Postal Unit - Korea

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with me in the 179th Inf Regt Postal Unit in Korea from July 52 to Sep 53.

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Looking for Roy Carroll

Comments: Served in Korea with Roy 1952-1953

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Anyone remember Robert C. Grinker??

Comments:

Keywords: Wondering if anyone remembers my Dad? Robert (Bob) Grinker?

Korean 179th Love Company 1952 -1953

Comments: Would like any information regarding a reunion of the 45th Infantry 179th Regiment 3rd Bat. Love Company Where and When it will be held please email, call or send.

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill Lukes Castle PFC D D Hollaway PFC Cruise PFC Vern Olson

injury verification needed

Comments: I am writing to you with the hope that someone might provide an eyewitness account regarding the injuries my dad received while he was in Korea, or be in possession of a newspaper account documenting same. Alver Dingbaum passed away recently (03/06). He had earned the purple heart but never received it because the government archived documents were reported to have been lost in a fire. Under those circumstances, the authorities would accept notices in local newspapers and/ or eye witness account. Alver would have been in Korea between the years approximately 1951-1953, and was reported to have been involved in "Pork Chop Hill" and also "Heartbreak Ridge" campaigns. We believe he had leg/knee injuries from a shell.

CAN ANYONE HELP US HONOR OUR DAD BY PROVIDING THE DOCUMENTATION THAT IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR HIM TO BE AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART (POSTHUMOUSLY)?

Thank you.

Sandy Cosgrove, daughter of Alver Dingbaum Leon Dingbaum, son of Alver Dingbaum

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LOOKING FOR LINN KRAMER

Comments: SERVED IN KOREA FROM APRIL 6 53 TO JUNE 54 ANY ONE WHO SERVED IN HEAVY MORTER CO. 179TH INF REG 45TH DIVISON CONTACT ME.

Keywords: CHRISTMAS HILL -- SANDBAG CASTLE M1 RIDGE

Anyone who served with Elmer Bud Nock HQ Co

Comments: Bud passed away in 2001. My wife and I are looking for anyone who may served with him. She was under the impression that he was wounded in Korea and received a Purple Heart but his DD 214 doesn't list either event. Bud was assigned to HQ CO 179th Infantry Regiment APO 86. Bud was from Pittsburgh, PA and grew up on the Northside.

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Logging in

Comments: Still an artist. Oil painter. Web Site: www.glrfineart.com

Keywords: Can't remember- Looking for clues.

R.I.P. - Milton K. Arrow, 179th, A Co.

Comments: This is just to inform everyone that my father, Milton K. Arrow, of the 179th, A Company, passed quietly away on March 01, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. He made alot of new friends here and remembered everyone, both old friends and new ones. He throughly enjoyed his time on this site helping anyone he could. He will be missed, my father, my hero. Rest In Peace Dad, you deserve it.

Keywords: 179th A Company

Looking for Information

Comments: I am trying to locate information on relatives of Charles or James Rogers from Tennessee that was killed in 1953 reading a letter about his child being born. Also trying to locate,

Frank Ritemeyer from Kansas, Andrew Ehrhardt from Illinois, Joseph Dellapana from Philadelphia, PA, ( spelling might be off) Donald Parr from ElPaso, Texas

I am doing this for my dad, Sgt.1st class Arthur G. Carle, 45thDiv. 179th H co. Anyone that can help would be greatly appreciated!

Keywords: Searching for Brothers in Arms

DOES ANYONE KNOW EDWARD REICH ?

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Frank Marable 179th Baker Co

Comments: Marable was with the 45th Infantry Regiment, 179th Division, Baker Co. All his records were destroyed in the fire.

Thanks, Susan

Keywords: 45th Infantry Regiment, 179th Division, Baker Co., Frank Marable, Outpost Queen, Heartbreak Ridge

Timeline for 179th Co. M 1952-1953

Comments: I am looking for a timeline for Company M/179th Regiment for June 1952 thru August 1953. My father was in Korea during that time and I'm trying to make a scrap book for him. He can't remember the order of events...any info would be appreciated. He was a Sergeant in the Motor Pool. One thing I'm looking for is where was the Jersey Bounce located? At Heartbreak? Thank you!

Keywords: Company M, 179th Regiment,June 1952 thru August 1953, Jersey Bounce, Heartbreak, Snipers Rock

Comments: I WAS OVER THERE FROM 1950,52. SOME OF THE ONE I WAS WITH ARE, DULANY,FERGUSON,JOHNSON,RINER,STUBBS,LONG,BUTTERWORTH, BROOKS, JUST TO NAME A FEW. DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY ALL HAVE GONES, MOST OF THEM FROM HERE HAVE PASSED ON.HAVE A LONG LIST OF BUDDIES, TO LONG TO PUT ON THIS, SO I PUT JUST A FEW, SIGN PRESTON LEDBETTER, BETTER KNOWN AS AWOL BY MY BUDDIES OVER THERE.

Keywords: AWOL WAS MY NICK NAME, LEDBETTER WAS MY LAST NAME I WAS WITH THE MEDICAL CO.179TH INF.

HELLO! BUDDIES OF K CO. HQ. CO 179TH INF

Comments: Combat Vetran wishing all those who served with me a HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A GOOD HOLIDAY FOR 2006.

Keywords: Veteran of K co From July 52, to Dec 25, 52. 179th S-2 From Jan53, 1953 - Aug. 53.

alvin friedman, NSO, AVO

Comments: we are running into a beaureucrat colonel who can't read records and is just acting like he worked for va. please help thanks al

Keywords: we are fighting for a purple heart for a veteran who was with A Comp. 120th combat engineers who supported the 179th/45th div in Kor.on sept 20 1952. It was in the hongchon area.

Corporal Robert F. Evans

Comments: I have a box of letters and photographs my father wrote/sent home during his time in Korea. He writes of George Barnes "he wrote a letter to Jane Russell asking her for an autographed picture, he's really a card." My father passed away 12.1.04. He was inurned at Arlington National along with his Uncle (infantry) and Father (Airplane Pilot) who fought in WW1. I plan to scan the letters and publish them to the 45th. Anyone who knew my Dad and may have some interesting information or Photos...I would be interested. I have many photos but do not know who is who...Pagan Raiders and Deadly Dozen etc...my Dad was also an MP prior to his frontline experience with the Raiders. Thanks.

Keywords: Pagan Raider, George Barnes from Pittsburgh (2936 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh 4),Ernie Hoffman,Old Baldy, Hokaido, Chorwon,1951, 1952, Vandito, Can Do Trail, 180th Regiment, Jackie Atthouhg? (S. Korean), Jackie, Yo Yo, Deadly Dozen, The Bar Mule in Kokura, Japan, Whachon Reservoir,Hotel Mikasa, Villa Mimake, New york Military Academy, Captain of the band, Military Police, MP

Pagan Raiders

Comments: Are there any Pagan Raiders left? If so, please contact me.

Keywords: 2nd Bat. Pagan Raiders

179 th Infantry Regiment 3d Battalion Mike Company

Comments: Hi all, When the Armistice was signed on 27Jul53, we were pulled off of Christmas Hill and put into a blocking reserve position. Anyone recall the name of the area? I'm writing my Remembrances for my Kids, Grandkids & Great Grandkids and I'd like to insert the blocking position name but my poor ole brain just doesn't come up with it. Thanks, Jack Shevlin

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leonard beaston

Comments: i am looking for any one who served with leonaed beaston during ww2 and korea. not sure what company but i beleive he was in the 179th. i am his stepson,and have seved in the 179th for the last 21 years. would like to know more about battalion history but he did not talk much about it before he passed away.he passed away about a year and a half after i enlisted in the 179th. i do recall that he lived around fairfax okla. but that is all that i know.

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Andy Clure

Comments: After the cease fire, I served with the 45th and ended my service in Korea with the 24th Division. Anyone that served with me please contact me. Andy

Keywords: Christmas Hill, Yangu

JOHN DALE HUFFMAN 179TH REGIMENT 45TH DIV THUNDERBIRDS - MEDICAL CORPSMAN KOREA 1951-2

Comments: John Dale Huffman Passed away on July 5th, 2005 in Natchez Mississippi. My Mother is looking for any information about his time in the service. He was wounded on May 15th, 1952 in North Korea.

Please if anyone knew him, please contact me, Ethan his stepson so I can pass the information to my mother, his beloved wife of 29 years.

atsinger@yahoo.com

Keywords: 0179 INF RGT 45 INF DIV Medical Corps

Company L 179th Infantry Poem

Comments: MEN OF COMPANY L

Our mission was to hold the line, and hold the line we did. On Eerie, Baldy, and Heartbreak Ridge, we fought as we were bid. You who died so we could live, in freedom’s name you fell. Now comrades come to honor you, you men of Company L.

We call the roll one final time, we muster you once more. We know you see what we’re about, from some celestial shore. And when you hear us call your name, in spirit gather near. Though the breeze may restless be, we’ll hear you answer, “Here.”

Images of you remain, through years we’ve left behind. Your faces, ever youthful, are graven on our mind. We too will journey far away. We’ll soon be moving on. We speak to those who pass this way, long after we have gone.

Now comrades come to honor you, who died so long ago. Your names are on this monument, so all the world will know, It’s you who died so they could live; it’s you who fought so well On Eerie, Baldy, and Heartbreak Ridge, you men of Company L.

William Moroney L Company 179th Infantry

Keywords: Poem on those we lost in Korea written by one of our beloved officers.

Company L 179th Infantry Poem

Comments: MEN OF COMPANY L

Our mission was to hold the line, and hold the line we did. On Eerie, Baldy, and Heartbreak Ridge, we fought as we were bid. You who died so we could live, in freedom’s name you fell. Now comrades come to honor you, you men of Company L.

We call the roll one final time, we muster you once more. We know you see what we’re about, from some celestial shore. And when you hear us call your name, in spirit gather near. Though the breeze may restless be, we’ll hear you answer, “Here.”

Images of you remain, through years we’ve left behind. Your faces, ever youthful, are graven on our mind. We too will journey far away. We’ll soon be moving on. We speak to those who pass this way, long after we have gone.

Now comrades come to honor you, who died so long ago. Your names are on this monument, so all the world will know, It’s you who died so they could live; it’s you who fought so well On Eerie, Baldy, and Heartbreak Ridge, you men of Company L.

William Moroney L Company 179th Infantry

Keywords: Poem on those we lost in Korea written by one of our beloved officers.

CO B 179TH 45TH INF DIV.

Comments: looking for anyone who knows raymond h gainey in co b 179th

Keywords: hamberger hill,old baldy, porkchop,

LOOKIN FOR VERNON C. OLSON

Comments: I'M LOOKING FOR VERNON C. OLSON WHO WAS WOUNDED ON 15 ARPIL 1953. A GENTELMEN BY THE NAME OF FERNANDO CRUZ WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO YOU. DO YOU REMENDER HIM WHEN HE CARRIED OUT OF A COMBAT ZONE, BOTH OF YOU WOUNDED. BOTH RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.

ANY FAMILY MEMBER OF MR. VERNON C. OLSON CONTACT ME IF HE HAS PASSSED AWAY. PLEASE OR ANY FRIEND OF VERNON C. OLSON WHO KNOWS HIM. 1-520-296-4534 OR 1-520-383-6653 PLEASE CONTACT LCDR LEONARDO PINA AT THE ABOVE PHONE NUMBERS.

Keywords: PURPLE HEART MUNDUNG-HI 15 APRIL 1953 VERNON C. OLSON

George Merritt 179th Co. C

Comments: I am applying for the Purple Heart for my father who was wounded on Old Baldy in June 1952. His name is George Merritt Jr. From Scottsville/Rush, New York. Anyone with any recollections of him, please email me. thanks. andy

Keywords: Old Baldy, Lt. Crowe - June 1952

179TH REGT SERVICE CO 50-52

Comments: THE 179TH REGT.SERVICE COMPANY IS HAVING THEIR 21ST REUNION SEPTEMBER 9TH-12TH,2005 AT BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI. BEST WESTERN ARROWHEAD LODGE.CALL 1-800-284-9471 FOR RESERVATIONS.PLEASE COME AND JOIN US FOR REMEMBERING OLD TIMES, AND VISITING WITH YOUR ARMY BUDDIES..

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Earl Fulford

Comments: I am doing research for my father, He is not well and would like to put him in contact with friends comrads or family of such while he is still with us. I am also working on a photo memorabilia for him, would appreciate any photos, papers, etc........It would make him very happy, please help if u can

Keywords: guam

George Underwood F Co

Comments: My name is Dianna Meyer. I live in Hollister, Missouri. My father is George Underwood. After visiting the Veterans War Memorial in Branson, my 75 year old dad began to tell me stories from the Korean War. It opened a floodgate of memories and he began to tell me things he never told me in 42 years.

If there is anyone who knew my dad or served with him, I believe it would do him a world of good to hear from you.

Please contact me at 417-332-0712 and please leave a message if I'm not home. This would really mean a lot to me as well as my dad.

Dianna Meyer Proud daughter of a Korean War Veteran

Keywords: Lukes Castle, Punch bowl, Heart Break Ridge, Bloody Ridge Kenneth Hunter medic Lukes Castle Max Dunn possibly from Carthage Missouri

Heartbreak Ridge 1952-53

Comments: I have been meeting many of the veterans of the 45th Div. and 179th Regt. Co. M in recent years at the Okla City reunion.

Always interested in hearing any stories you have to tell. My fathr (dec. 5/6/87)when I was 27. I never spent time talking to him about his service. I like to hear about your experiences.

Also, thank you for your service to our country. Sincerely, J. Begler Honas

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, 45th Division, 179 Infantry Regiment, Company M,

Army Friends

Comments:

Keywords: served in korea 1953-54, would like to find some frinds I was with, Thomas Luzader (may be spelled wrong)from San Francisco , Elliot Matthews From Chicago Ill. Also a James Brown Chicago Ill.

sgt. william egan passed away 11/23/04

Comments: if you new my dad. and have any info on what he did to get the above mentioned, i would appreciate hearing from you. the freedom of information, is telling me alot of records were lost in 1973 fire. or if you are a vet from korea can you tell me how you get 3 bronze stars?

Keywords: nov.1951-sept.1953 william egan was 179th infantry 45th division, apo 86 graves registration. his dd214 lists- korean service medalw/3 bronze service stars-united nations service medal,combat infantry badge- two overseas bars

179th inf reg co-l 45th div

Comments: Disregard the email:ratzo@earthlink.net.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Munri Valley, Christmas Hill June 1952 - Aug 1953 Maj Gen P.D. Ginder CG

Personal Friend: Col Harold Lawson (Ret)

Info on Pfc James B Gentry, 179th infantry, 45th div., Co F

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Keywords: I am looking for any information about my father's time in Korea...He was seriously wounded on May 25, 1952. If anyone knew my father during this time, please email me at dotsme2@aol.com

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

Keywords: 45th infantry div 179th IR

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

Keywords: David Mills

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.

Keywords: Able-A Company, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division

'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.

Keywords: OBERT D. RICH

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.

Keywords: 179 INF RGT 45 INF DIV

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.

Keywords: 179 INF RGT 45 INF DIV

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.

Keywords: LLOYD J.KERG

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.

Keywords: 1951-1953

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

Keywords: 179th Regiment

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

Keywords: 179th Lt. Crow

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.

Keywords: I company, Hill 811

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

K Company

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who might have known my grandfather Jim Savastano from New York. He recently passed away and I'm trying to find out about his time in service. I am a Navy Pilot stationed in WA.

Mike Lisa LT USN

Keywords: 179, K co, 1950-1953

279 Infantry Regimental

Comments: I would to no If the 279 Inf. Regt. has a Web Page If so let me no. Think You.

Keywords: Hill E. 12 Christmas Hill, Line Minnesota.

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Aloysius Jr Pepion

Comments: My Uncle, Aloysius Jr Pepion, was KIA in North Korea on June (or July) 20, 1953 (conflicting dates),,,any information reagrding combat action on either of those two dates would be appreciated. Also if any remembers Aloysius (Wishy), please let me know! He was a member of the 45th Inf Div, 179th! He was also a Native American, Blackfeet from Montana.. Thank You

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ALOYSIUS JR PEPION ANY INFO KIA

Comments: My Uncle, Aloysius Jr Pepion, was KIA in North Korea on June (or July) 20, 1953 (conflicting dates),,,any information reagrding combat action on either of those two dates would be appreciated. Also if any remembers Aloysius (Wishy), please let me know! He was a member of the 45th Inf Div, 179th! Thank You

Keywords: 179th, 45th Infantry Division, KIA

Comments: Anyone that would like to inquire about Company G, 179th from the period Dec. 1, 1952, up until May 26, 1952, just give me a yell.

Chuck Herring lv2write@whidbey.com

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Littlejohn G Co.

Comments: Does anyone remember Charles Jackson Littlejohn KIA 23 Jan 1952. He was a BAR man in Co. G, and was a Corporal. His 1st cousin Charles F Littlejohn Msgt USAF Retired

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45TH 179TH F COMPANY 2ND B

Comments: MY DAD JAMES BLAIR. WAS WITH THE 179TH COMPANY F 2ND B IN KOREA. DAN BLOCKER AND NACHO WHERE ALSO PART OF THIS GROUP. WOULD LOVE TO HAVE CONTACT. AND OF AS 2/03 MY DAD IS STILL ALIVE. GENTLEMEN IF U KNOW MY FARTHER PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANKS LARRY BLAIR.

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Anyone remember Billy Allen Hayes from the 179th, 45th Div?

Comments: Allen Hayes as I knew him was my father's best friend. They grew up together in East Lynn, Illinois where now both my dad and Allen are buried side by side. Allen was killed in Korea and his gravestone has the military unit identification listed above. I am wanting to speak with any veteran of his unit who may have known him. He has kind of haunted my life. I was just a kid, finding it strange that someone I knew came back from war in a box. By the late 60s, I served in Vietnam and since my father has been dead since 1954, I can't ask him about Billy and how he died. If anyone knows, I would appreciate the contact over Larry Haley

Keywords: Billy Allen Hayes, a PFC in 179th Inf., Ill. 445th Div, Korea, killed in action June 16, 1952

Albert B. Bellavance E Co 53-54

Comments: TPSN UNIT NAME: 179th Infantry Regiment YOUR HEADER: E COMPANY 1953-54

Keywords: COMMENTS: Looking for anyone who served with my father Albert(Bert) Bellavance from Hardwick/Walden Vermont. He was with E Co, 179 Inf Reg 45th Inf Div.

I Co 53-54

Comments: My father is looking for anyone that served with him in Korea. Corp. Robert A. Wood, 3rd Platoon, I company, 3rd B'tln, 179th Reg. He is from Lexington, Tn. He manned a .57 cal recoilless rifle with a guy from Illinois( beleives his name was Corp. Hearne.)Commander CO was Lt. Robertson. First Sgt.s Mitchell and Gibson. Pfc. Don Hartman. Pfc Kerry. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: April 53-Jan 54

Information of interest

Comments: Would be interested in some one from my platoon to contact me. just for fun.

Keywords: Old baldy 1952 winter and spring also pork chop hill

D Co. hvy weapons first squad 1 MM Morters

E,Co. 179 Inf. Regt. 45 Div.

Comments: When i was there i was just on a hill , there was 7 tanks in a row to my right, if anybody knows where that in i would like to hear from them. I would like to have a pic. of that vally. thank you very much.

Keywords: YANG GUE Vally, last 4 months of the war.

L Company 179 infantry regt., 45th infantry div.

Comments: i'm compiling a written documentary about the korean war for my father for christmas, similar to the one i did in high school for a report. i'm adding some things since then, though and am looking for some type of list of soldiers in my father's company who were killed in action. I also was stationed in korea for 1 year in 1993 and it's the only thing that is a bond for my father and i so i'm trying to gather some very detailed information for this. thank you.

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Company B

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with my father. His name is Charles Evans (Chuck)and he served frojm 1952 to 1954 in the 2nd Infintry Division 179 Infintry Regiment 2nd Battlion Company B. He won't talk much about the war, but I know he would like to know about some old buddies. If you can help out I would appreciate it.

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45th infantry serving with Bill Brandenburg

Comments: Looking for the men that served on hill 200 with Bill Brandenburg and would like to corespond with his youngest daughter. please e-mail to higley1963@netscape.net or write letter to Amy Higley 622 St. ClairAve. Jackson,Mi 49202-2025

Keywords: HILL 200 IN KOREA PERSONAL FRIENDS OF CORPRAL BILLY BRANDENBURG

K CO. 179TH CHRISTMAS HILL 812

Comments: PLEASE HELP IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION SO HE CAN BE PUT IN THE VETERANS HOSPITAL ATLANTA, GA. HIS WOUNDS HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS AND NEED CARE WHICH I CANNOT AFFORD.

Keywords: NEED INFORMATION ON MY FATHER WIA DEC 25,1952 HILL 812 CHEISTMAS

Lt Jack Place

Comments: I understand that Lt Place was Co. Commander for G Co in July 1953. I would like to contact him regarding my father M Sgt Earl J. Smith. Anyone else in G Co at that time I would like to hear from also

Keywords: 179th,Co. G, 3rd Plt

Living in Canada

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Meeting old buddy

Comments: Met old friend in CA. Carl Taylor , it was like yesterday but 50 years have passed !

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Looking for anyone who knew my father

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father, Richard(Dick)Webster.

Keywords: Thunderbird 45th Division 179 Infantry Regime

I Company

Comments: I am the Lake County, Ohio, County Veterans Service Office.

Lowell Henry is trying to locate any of his old buddies from Korea. Please contact me with info.

P.S: Thanks to you all for helping ensure the freedoms I enjoy today in the Greatest Nation in the World.

P.S.S: USMC, Beirut, Lebanon. Semper Fi

Keywords: Lowell Henry; James Smith; John Pierro; Gibert Kaufman; Joseph Kulick; Rex Schilling; George Seiglo; Albert Erwin; Steve Pallagudise; Frank Capan; Cecil Rankin; Jack Rosemyer; all I Co Veterans of the 179th, 45th Div, in Korea 1953

F Co 1st Plt 2/53-5/54

Comments: earned my cpl.stripes as a B.A.R.man.

Keywords: Feb.1953to aprox.May 1954 F or L co.1stplatoon 3rdsqd

Story - Christmas in July 1953

Comments: I am collecting and edition the story of Christmas Hill, July 1953.

18 veterans have already contributed. I'm looking for more.

At the moment I am searching for information about Capt. Bruce Hutton and Lt.. James R. Hodsdon.

Keywords: Heartreak, Christmas Hill, OP Queen

Jacob H Brown

Comments: My wife found in a dump in Kingfisher Ok a army foot locker containing the complete military records, personal photos, newspaper articles, some medals of Jacob H. Brown who served with the 179th Regiment 45th division in WWII and again in Korea. If anyone knows any relative or served with mister Brown please contact us. Thank you thunderbirds for your bravery and service to the free world. > Steve Humphrey Kingfisher Oklahoma somewhere along the Cimmaron

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Morning Report

Comments: hello, my name is alfred emanuelo and i am looking for information and the date that a man with the last name of hackney(?) was wounded.This would be very helpful to me. Also anyone who would like to e-mail me (friends,questions,same unit)my grandson's email address is above. I was in the 45th infantry 179th regimen and in H(howe) company and attached to easy company. I was in korea starting in 1953.Thank you in advance... Alfred Emanuelo.

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