Looking for Anyone from Fox Company, 180th Regiment

Comments: Am looking for anyone from Fox Company, 180th Regiment. My uncle, Reese Smith, was a veteran who served on Christmas Hill. He is getting old and is looking for any information or written works on the battle there in June/July 1953. Please contact me via email if you know where I can get some info on that battle. Also, if anyone knew him, please let me know, and I'll pass whatever messages/contact information on to him.

Maj Steve Kiser, U.S. Air Force

Keywords: Christmas Hill, Reese Smith, Fox Company, 180th Regiment

Comments: I WAS COMMANDING OFFICER OF CO."L"-180TH INFANTRY,45TH INFANTRY DIVISION,FROM FEB./1953 THRU AUG./1953. I'M ALSO A COMBAT VETERAN OF WWII,FROM MAR./1941 THRU JULY./1945.MY UNIT WAS CO."K"-129TH INFANTRY-37TH INF. DIV.SERVED 38 MONTHS IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER-COMBAT ON GUADALCANAL,BOUGAINVILLE,LUZON,PHILLIPINES.HIGHEST RANK S/SGT.(2)PURPLE HEARTS,(2)BRONZE STARS,CIB.

Keywords: PUNCHBOWL,SANDBAG CASTLE,HEARTBREAK RIDGE,CHRISTMAS HILL,HILL 220,RUTH OUTPOST,DANCELAND OUTPOST

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Comments: Sand bag castle and Christmas Hill Sgt Major for 3rd bn Known as Sam

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Naughton, Roy- K Co 1952-54

Comments: Looking for information regarding my father's (Roy C. Naughton) time of Korean theater service October 1952 to August 1953 with the Thunderbirds. He earned a Silver Star and Purple Heart and made Staff Sargent before his discharge.

Keywords: 45th Div. 180th Regiment "K" Company

information of korea duty 5th Cav and 180th

Comments: transfered from the 1st cav 5th reg to the 45th div 180th reg when the cav was sent back to japan would like to hear from anyone that may remember my outfit i was in

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HQs Co, 180th RCT

Comments: My father was in a photo holding a banner with another guy "180 RCT arrives with bayonets sharpened" for the first national guards troops arriving in Korea at Inchon in Dec 51. This was in the Feb 52 issue of the National Guard magazine I think. He was a 24yr old PFC at the time. I am retired army myself and have continued an interest in the 45th Division. While stationed in the pentagon in 78 I worked with a SgtMaj Newberry who was a korean vet of Co B, 180th Regt. When I was assigned to the 1/72d Tank in Korea I attempted to visit my father's area in Korea with the 45th, but found they were mostly within the present DMZ. While an instructor at the MI school in Huachuca I became friends with a Gregg Bond who was with the 45th later in the Gulf War. He died Aug 2000. Shortly before retiring I was assigned with the 3d Inf Div in Aschaffenburg, which it turned out was fought over by the 157th of the 45th in 1945. So I've accumulated some books and photos while stationed there. So, I'd be interested in hearing from anyone that would remember my father from his time with the 45th (1950-52) and also any 45th WWII vet of the Aschaffenburg battle. (I found an inscription on a bridge there that some 45th GI put back in March or Apr45 that says he was from Stillwater OK) I've visited the museum out there 3 times now and am considering talking my father (now in bad health) into going out there this spring since I heard there will be some sort of Korean War Commemoration there April 9th?

Keywords: 180th RCT, Old Baldy, 45th Division, Japan, Camp Polk, Schlitte

A Company

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have served with my Father, Francis L. Wimsatt (everyone calls him Louis or Lou) from Springfield Kentucky. He served from Feb 52 - Nov 53. He's almost 70 now and has become interested in finding anyone who may have served with him. Thanks.

Keywords: 180th Infintry, Company A

looking for Art Jarrow

Comments: My father is a vet from the 45th DV, 180th RG, M company, heavy weapons. (forgive me if I have the abbreviations wrong, I'm a former squid!) He was a machine gunner with a soldier named Art Jarrow from Louisiana. I'm trying to do some research and possibly connect my dad with some fellow vets. My dad is healthy and retired in Vermont. He was on a air cooled Browning 30 cal. with Art Jarrow as assistant gunner. Art was from New Orleans and my dad was from New York city. He was at the castle around the blowout on May Day. If anyone has any info on Art he would love to hear it. Please E-mail

Keywords: M Company, 45th Inf Div, 180th Reg, heavy weapons,in Sandbag Castle at DORIS position.

G Co 180th Inf Reg 2nd or 3rd Plt

Comments: Did anyone serve with Melvin Shields from Boaz. I believe he was in G Co 2nd Bn 2nd or 3rd Platoon. I would like to collect some information on the operations he was involved in Nov 51 through May 52. Also e-mail me at jls416@aol.com

Keywords: G Co 180th

LOOKING FOR INFO

Comments: I'm looking for any one who might have known my grandfather Goerge F. Hursey. Please if you have any info please contact me.

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Looking For Anyone Who Knew SSGT James T. Shearron

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who knew my father. His name was James T. Shearron, Jr.. He was a sargent in the 180th Infantry, 45th Division. He passed away 3 years ago. He never talked to much about Korea, only about boot camp and training. Would really like to talk with some of his buddies.

Keywords: Dads Nickname was Jimmy

old buddies, I Co

Comments: Old Baldy, 1950-1952..Camp Polk, Japan, Korea. looking for buddies from Item Co, 3rd Battalion, 180th Reg..45th div SFC Ed Hebb

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45th divison 180th regiment

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Easy Co. 180th Infantry

Comments: I have changed my e-mail address since last posting information on this site. I am compiling an updated roster of E Co from 1 Sep 52 to 1 Sep 52. I have an Easy Company web site at: www.geocities.com/tbird180_45 It is linked to the KWP.

Keywords: Hill 290,12 Jan 52, Jamestown Line(MLR), T-Bone,Eerie,Hill 191 & 200 12 Jun 52. I was not on Eerie but have a lot of information from those who were.

Comments: sandbag castle 1953 friend loss 7/18/1953 also of heavy mortor co

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J.O. John Bates Jr.

Comments: My grandfather J.O. Bates served in Korea and was killed at T-Bone Hill on June 12, 1952. He was a 1st Liet. from Fort Worth, TX and graduated from West Point in 1950. He was killed before my mother was born so neither one of us ever got to meet him. If you served with him or knew him I would love to hear about him. My grandmother never talked about it so I know virtually nothing about him. Thanks for your help.

Keywords: 180th Inf. Reg. 45th Inf. Div., T-Bone Hill, June 1952

searching for those who served with me

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Keywords: Old Baldy, went over from USA on the William E. Wiegle and arrived in Chitose Japan and from there to Inchon. discharged as a Sgt. First Class

PFC Perez John. Company C,

Comments: My Father served in the Army, and I would like to find out were in Korea and what battles he was involved in. I know that it is asking alot but even to talk to someone who served with him would be a extream pleasure.

Keywords: PFC Perez John. Company C, First Battalion, 180th Infantry, 45th infantry division.

OLD FRIENDS

Comments: My Father is Boyd O. Campbell from Weston Idaho. He was in Korea 1951-52 with the 45th div. He know lives in Logan Utah and Soldotna Alaska. He would like to get the names of the men who were with him in Korea, but due to the fire, can't get any info. My Dad is a wonderful man still going 100 mph. Dad has never talked to any of his children about the war.But seems intrested in finding his old friends. If you can help, please let me know. Ill get the info to dad. Thank you Teri Johnson

Keywords: 45th div, 180th bat, D company, Mormon missionary befor korea

45th 180 Inf. 1st.Battalion Co.D 51-52

Comments: My father Rodger Pellegrom surved in Korea from Nov.51-Sep.52.Like many he did not tell me much of his experience in Korea until recently. He is alive and well in Harbor Springs MI. He was drafted out of Grand Haven MI. Went to Fort Polk LA. Then Japan and on to Korea. After Korea he served with the Michigan National Guard in Grand Haven. He speaks well of all who there with with him in Korea.E mail to drdishpan@yahoo.com

Keywords: Old Baldy ?

HQ Company 3rd Battalian 51-52

Comments: 1951 through 1952

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HQ and HQ Co

Comments: I am trying to locate information or anyone who might remember my Dad, Carl Richardson. He served in Korea from 1951(or 52) until 1953. My dad does not talk about the war and I have been able to get little information on his unit. I have heard him mention the Thunderbirds, 45th HQ HQ Company C 180th Division. But other than that very little else. My Dad has mentioned in the past that he would like to find anyone from his division. The only name he remembers is Smith and there were two - one was a commanding officer. One of the two Smith's was also from Arkansas. I would like to find out as much as I can about my Dad's time in Korea and the people he served with. I am a history teacher and will be teaching about the Korean war to my 9th grade class. Our history books do a great injustice to the Korean War and I want my students to know as much about this "forgotten war" as I can give them. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. I have listed my email address as my Dad does not have a computer.

Keywords: his cousin Dwight Richardson was with the 179th Infantry division Regt 45th Inf. Div.

A Friend Has Rejoined His Regiment

Comments: Gerald Cady passed from this earth in November 2000. The desk atop which I write this is filled with B Company rosters, 180th Infantry Regiment casualty data bases and xerox copies of the "45th Division News" (circa '52-'53) that Mr. Cady was generous to share with me. In his periodic packages, Mr. Cady was also thoughtful enough to send along Thunderbird stickers (one of which is stuck to my truck's rear window), a Warrior Regiment pin and a Yakima, Washington apple pin, all of which were greatly appreciated. Mr. Cady was a gruff, no-nonsense veteran who loved his country and his fellow Baker Company infantrymen. His dedication to the memory of the living and dead from his unit who risked all for their country makes me exceedingly proud to state that my father served with him. Gerald Cady was a credit to his country. His arrival at the roll call of the departed was undoubtedly greeted with a high, proud trumpet call. I thank him for his service. God bless you, Mr. Cady. We will meet again.

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K Co WIA Jan 11, 51

Comments: Company K 185th Inf Regt,Cal NG. Served thru Jan 1951. Wounded on Jan 11, 1951 in Wongju, Korea

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thanks to all of you

Comments: would like to thamk all of you that responded tp my inqury about Donald Chestnut i woul of never dreamed of all the letters i received from men who know him from the 180th 45th compl platoon 1 you helped me put a personality to the pictures i have of him i heard from his 3 best friends and it was a delight to learn what kind of person he was yes he was killed on pork chop hill but it was good to know his last year alive he was in good company we are all proud of him thanks agan for the information you sent me i will never forget you thanks to all that served our country for defending, protecting and honoring our grand old flag

Keywords: Celery, Pork Chop Hill mr Lowe, Dale

Weapons Co. 180th Infantry Regiment

Comments: My father-in-law served in the Heavy Weapons Company, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He passed away 5 years ago and we were given his slides that were taken while he was there. As a historian I have undertaken the task of writing a comprehensive history of his unit. I am researching the general background currently and I am hoping to establish contact with anyone who served with PFC James Leonard from Wichita, Kansas. Thank you.

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Pictures from Korea 52/53 I Co

Comments: I served with I Co. from Sept 52 till rotation May 53. There are photos from Sandbag Castle area on my web site at http://rreahard.tripod.com/koreawar.htm some pics are on this page so it loads slow. You can surf from there to other photos of mine and also to photos provide me by a friend and fellow Thunderbird Roy Powers. Roy also served with I Co 180th in 52/53 My Home page is at http://rreahard.tripod.com/index.htm

Keywords: Sandbag Castle, RedWing, Escalante, Sam Davis, Heintz, Hiller

I Co., 180th Infantry Reg't, May & June, 1952

Comments: I am writing this in regards to my father, John E. Morton, I believe he was often just called Mort. He came into I Company as a replacement in late May, 1952. He was assigned to be a radioman. Of the few men he got to know well enough to remember their names, most were KIA, either on Hill 200 and Hill 255(Pork Chop) in early June, or on June 13 & 14 during the battle for Outpost Eerie and Hill 191. Dad was seriously WIA during this battle himself.

One of the men Dad remembers went by the nickname of Short Round. The last Dad knew before being evacuated off the hill in the early morning of June 14, Short Round was still alive. Dad is pretty sure he was from Tennessee. I am hoping to find out his actual name. I also would like to know if he survived the battle and the war. I would like to fill in the blanks, so to speak, for Dad.

The other man Dad remembers was his Lieutenant, William Slavins, under whom he was serving as a part of a radio communications team. If Lt. Slavins happens to see this, feel free to contact me if you'd like and I can pass anything along to my father. That goes for anyone else who may happen to remember Dad as well.

Thanks for your help. My respects and highest regards to all of those who served.

Keywords: Outpost Eerie, Hill 191, Hill 200, Hill 255.

SERVED IN B COMPANY 180TH INF REGT 52---53

Comments: I served from Aug 1952 until July 1953. I was the youngest man in B company 180 Inf Regt. I turned 18 while on Sandbag Castle. I rotated back to the States the day B company moved up on Xmas hill where most of the company were killed. We were told if they didnt call us up before midnight on the night before we could rotate we found out before leaving Inchon that our company had been over run and there were many killed. I was in Big Louies Platoon. To all of you who lost a loved one in Korea, God Bless each and everyone of you. the fighting 180th was the best in KOrea.

SFC BILL Hardwick US Army Ret

Keywords: Hill 854 Sandbag castle

45th Inf. Div - 180th Inf. - E Company

Comments: Looking for Alfonse Schmidt,Wayne Onebear or anyone else who served in this platoon.

Keywords: Weapons Platoon - Sgt. - Squad Leader Served from 1947-1952 from Durant, Oklahoma

1st Bn 180th

Comments: I was a driver for Major Bill Gentry in 1951 & 1952. Would like to here about or from him & Capt. Pingleton. They were from Hartshorn & Haileyville Oklahoma.

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Just looking for some of my friends

Comments: Hell we realy never new what hill we were on or what we moved alot. Prv Lust was my ast. Sq. leader. Med. we called pappy. Sarg. Russal. I took sarg. Russal off hill after he got hit that night. I got hit in lower lift leg. earler. I have some pix of him and others in Co. In Korea in Nov. 51 to July 52

Keywords: Porky was my Sq. leader He went home I became Sq. leader.

RE: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION REGARDING MY GRANDFATHER, JACK HANCOCK. HE DIED WHEN HE STEPPED ON A LANDMINE IN KOREA ON DEC. 15, 1951. ALTHOUGH HE WAS WITH COMPANY "I" AS MENTIONED, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY "L" WHEN HE DIED.

Keywords: 1ST LT. JACK HANCOCK,45TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 180TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY "I".

180th Regiment, King Company

Comments: My father, Tom Kean from New Jersey, was a 2nd Lt and Platoon Leader with King Company from May to August, 1953. The company took heavy casualties in July, especially on Christmas Hill. My brothers & I are interested in any information about the 45th during this period.

Also, we have heard reports about an Irish priest named Walsh who was with the 45th during this time. Any information about him would also be appreciated. Thank you.

Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Christmas Hill, Outpost Queen, 45th Oklahoma, 180th Regiment, King Company, 1953

Co.M 180th Reg. 45th Inf.

Comments: Am posting this message for my father Lester Tidball. He would like to hear from Sgt. Robert S Henley, Leon Teagardin and others served with. Will foward all messages to him, Thank you.

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Co.M 180th Regt. 45th Inf. Div.

Comments: Am posting this for my father, Lester Tidball. He would like to hear from old friends, Sgt. Robert S. Henley and others. Please send e-mail and I'll foward all messages.

Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Christmas Hill, Co.M 180th Regt. 45th Inf. Div. Lester Tidball, Korea, Robert S Henley and Leon Teagardin

WW2 CO.M 180TH INF. REG.

Comments: I have letters from my Dad with Co.M. 180th inf. 7th Army France from Oct44 to Dec44. Prior to this I have a few that have Co.D inf. Italy. I know he was injured after Dec.44 and sent to the Army Air Core until the remainder of the war. After my Dad passed away in early 80's I had a box of his war stuff that I am now able to display, Metals, patches, photo's, ect. I can't find much information while he was in France. Does anyone have any information on this unit or know of any links. I would appreciate it.

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1950-53 K Co

Comments: Would like to get in touch with anyone who served with my outfit in 1950-1953

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K CO 12/51-9/52

Comments: MY BIG BROTHER. Being a veteran of Vietnam myself, I just want my brother, if he sees this to know that in front of his peers how much I appreciate what he and his comrades did in Korea, and that I love them all very much.

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Anyone who served in 180 RCT,SVC Co.

Comments: Would be nice to talk to someone from the past.

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Korea 52-53, 180th Infantry, 1st Bat, C Company

Comments: My name is Rick Penny a friend of James Robinson. James (Jim) served in Korea 1952-53 and would like to hear from anyone from C Company, especially the guys who fought beside him in the battle for Hill 191, South Horseshoe area. Jim has had some health complications lately and now wants to reconnect with his fellow soilders from Korea. He wants to locate a C company Roster if it can be found. Please contact me with any information and I will put you in touch with Jim. Thanks

Keywords: Hill 191, South Horseshoe area " Warriors blast Koreans in uphill struggle"

C Company 1952-53

Comments: My name is Rick Penny a friend of James Robinson. James (Jim) served in Korea 1952-53 and would like to hear from anyone from C Company, especially the guys who fought beside him in the battle for Hill 191, South Horseshoe area. Jim has had some health complications lately and now wants to reconnect with his fellow soilders from Korea. He wants to locate a C company Roster if it can be found. Please contact me with any information and I will put you in touch with Jim. Thanks

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Anyone who may have serviced with us.st. Bt. 180th Inf.

Comments: This is my father. He is ill at the present time and we talk as much as he feels the need. I am his daughter and the one with the computer. I am hoping this gets him stirred up about doing something besides sitting at home and feeling ill. If anyone who may have served with him would like to visit, please e-mail me, I will get him the messages and replies.

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C Co

Comments: 45TH INF.DIV.180TH 2ND BAT.C0 G.

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180th WW2

Comments: I have been looking for information for a very long time concerning the 180th during WW2 March - April 30, 1945. My uncle was killed in Munich on April 30th. 1st. Lt. James Moore of Escalon, Ca. I have been unsuccessful to date. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thank you.

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hi to my Buddies

Comments: I woild like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I was in the 180th regiment until wars end and then went into the 45th MP Co....I was hence transferd to the 2nd Div MP CO.

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Korea-Winter of 52-53

Comments: Served on-line from beginning of Sept., '52 to May of '53, various positions on the MLR. Al Bungard who was from Canton Ohio, I remember very well, also a John Savage from W. Va, and George Rosepal from Cleveland, Oh. Also a George Strickland from Missouri, and a Richard Schimmerhorn from Michigan. I would like to know of their whereabouts if they are still living. i am 69 and am a College Instructor of Chemistry in a small NW Ohio Community College.

Keywords: Jane Russell, sand-bag castle

Looking for Davis from Va and Vickers from Al

Comments: Looking for my Buddies Davis, Vickers and Johnson.Davis was from Va, Vickers from Al and Johnson from OK

Keywords: Old Baldy, Davis, Vickers, Johnson

Manuel Branco

Comments: Did anyone know PVT Manuel Branco, a Portuguese immigrant from New Jersey, who served with the 180th Regiment and was killed on July 2, 1953? I would like to know what his job was, what he was like, and how he died.

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