Bill Fikes 2ID, 23Inf, Hq, 2Bn and with KMAG

Comments: My Father, Billy L. Fikes served with the 2ID, 23Inf, Hq, 2Bn and with KMAG. Anyone that might remember him please contact me.

Keywords: fikes 2ID, 23Inf, Hq, 2Bn and with KMAG

May Massacre 23rd RCT 2nd Bat HQ company

Comments: I have started a website to gather information on the May Massacre May 16-20th at Choan Ni, my father was present there and left letters describing the combat there and being overrun, I would like to collect as much information as possible, the web site address is www.maymassacre.com Any information on the 23rd RCT 2nd batallion HQ company or anyone who was in the 23rd during that time frame would be helpfull,I would like to hear from as many people as possible to preserve the historical account of those few days in may of 1951

Keywords: 1051 , Choan Ni 23rd Regimental combat team , soyang , Hongchon , mayb 18th , massacre valley , may massacre , Lloyd O Bjornson , HQ company , human waves

Sgt. Lawson Ernest C.

Comments: Any one serving with ernie during Korean conflict, am interested in my brothers military history, Thanks.

Keywords: Awarded Silver Star 1951

Did anyone know George L Gero

Comments: I was wondering if anyone had known my gramdfather Gerorge L Gero.

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Ken Veale medic Co. I '51-'52 Old Baldy

Comments: A dear friend of mine, Kenneth Veale, passed away on the evening of December 26, 2005. Ken was a medic with Company I, and was wounded on July 17, 1952 during one of the first assaults up Old Baldy. Ken sustained back and head wounds after a missle/mortar round his his bunker. His comrades dug him out. Ken was shipped to Tokyo, and later discharged from Fort Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver. He was awarded a bronze star and the purple heart. Ken will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetary in St. Paul, Minnesota on Friday, 12/30/05. We have some photos of Ken with other medics which may be of interest. Anyone with stories of Ken's service days are encouraged to share them. Thanks. Doug McIntyre

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book my father has

Comments: my father was wounded on heartbreak ridge october 1951. he carried a flamethrower and was hit by fragments from a grenade. I was interested find a book he had title "Second united states infantry division in korea 1950-1951" by Lt. clark c. munroe. the book is quite an interesting read and includes pictures and illustrations. in the back is included honors medals and citations which has lists of names of people recieving honors (excluding the purple heart)up to 1951. I believe they made at least one other edition of this book for the following year or years.

Keywords: book

Information

Comments: Would any one remember SFC John Fitzpatrick 23d Inf Rgt 2d Inf Div believe he served with the Recon Co he was with the unit when it moving from Ft Lewis to Korea and was aWW2 vet. believe WIA at Kuni-re in Nov 50.Originality from Sharon,Mass. He reenlisted in AZ. Thanks

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Just browsing - interest from Billy Joel song

Comments: After years of listening to Billy Joel's song, "We Didn't Start the Fire", I've only now taken interest in all the events he describes in single-word and one-sentence sequence. Knowing nothing about Panmunjom, I went to the link that ultimately lead me to the recounting of Return to Heartbreak Ridge. My residence in Hawaii adds to the interest I've taken in reading of Herbert Pililauu, and learning briefly about just this one soldier's life and contributions to the war unerscores the travesty of the fairly lackadaisical attitude I've had toward the Korean war and those who fought in that, and all previous wars. At 43, I'm now virtually assured of living a lifetime free of ever fighting in war, and only lately have I really begun to appreciate what others have sacrificed so that I, along with millions of other Americans, could live a life of peace, freedom, happiness, and prosperity. Thank You for your website. Bob McWilliams - Mililani, Hawaii

Keywords: Interested person/lifetime civilian

INFO: CPL EDWARD BIRTCHFIELD

Comments: Seeking information on Cpl. Edward Birtchfield. He was with the 23rd IR and was listed as MIA/KIA. He recieved the Silver Star Medal for actions on the day of his death-5 Sept. 1950. The combat action occured in or near the town of Chang Nyong. Any information that anyone could give me will be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU FOIR YOUR SERVICE!

Keywords: BATTLE AT CHANG NYONG SOUTH KOREA --- 5 SEPT. 1950

Edward Talbot

Comments: I am trying to locate an Edward Talbot, who served with the 2nd Inf. Division. He would have been in Korea from March '51 until ?. He was back at Fort Knox, KY in early Feb. '52. He went through basic training ar Camp Pickett, Virginia. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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E CO 23RD INF REGT 2ND DIV.

Comments: Looking for any one who might have have served during these times with either company.

Keywords: inje, bloody ridge, and heartbreak.

Co. B 23rd Infantry 2d Inf. Div PFC Bill Roper

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my uncle, PFC Billy Joe Roper who was in Co. B 23rd Inf. 2d Inf. Div. and died on 6 September, 1950. If anyone has any information on what happened on September 6, 1950, I would appreciate it.

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looking for people who knew my dad

Comments: i am very interested to find any info about my dads time in korea. he was in the 2ndinf.,23 regiment was stationed in ft.lewis before the warand fought their for 18 months. his name is Elmer Dale Bacon. he was 5'6 very red hair and carried a BAR all the time he was their. think he was part of e or f company. he always talked about a soldier named "cope" if any one knew my father or served with him am interested in talking to you.

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Looking for any one in 23rd I Co 3rd Plt in 1952

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PFC Samuel S. Hall III, Med Co. 23rd Inf/2nd Div

Comments: PFC Hall was my mother's first husband. According to his remembrance page, he died in N. Korea on 27 Sep 52. His page contains one entry by John Toler. Interested in finding more information regarding the circumstances leading to his death. Many thanks! And Thank You to all veterans reading this!!

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Frank Hawver 1932-1974 Army Purple Heart

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Keywords: My brother in law, Frank E Hawver born in NYS was in the Korean War (Army) and received a Purple Heart. He died at Chehalis WA Lewis Co in 1974, age 42. His daughter and first born just died this July (2005). Am interested in finding out where one can get this info for his remaining family for their heritage and remembrance of their father. His brother in law: Ruben Williams died as result of was wounds to head. Thank you for any input or direction. Frank E Hawver was a fine man and did not brag nor talk much about the War and his honor or what happened other than that he served his country. God Bless.

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Keywords: chip yong-ni, punchbowl, pusan perimeter, 1951

L Company, 23rd Inf. Reg.

Comments: I'm looking for people who might have known my grandfather, Corporal James Horton. He was in L Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd ID. He passed away when I was 3, so I didn't know him. After serving in Iraq recently, I would like to know more about my grandfathers awards for combat. Thanks- Corporal James Wilson

Keywords: 23rd Infantry Regiment, L Company, Heartbreak Ridge, Hill 931, Purple Heart, Bronze Star

Russell (Russ) Richardson 23rd infantry, 2nd division, company L

Comments: My great uncle Russell (Russ) Richardson served in the Korean War from May 21,1951 to Sep. 11, 1953 in the 23rd infrantry, 2nd division, Company L. He was a POW. He is now 76 and ready to talk about the war. He would like to get back in touch with the people he served with. Anyone who knew him or was in his company please email me with your contact information for me to give to him or for his contact information.

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RE: Looking for anyone having known Sgt Louis K.

Comments: He was my uncle. He passed away a few years ago. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions - HOFChad@aol.com

Keywords: Looking for anyone having known Sgt Louis K. "Doc" Isbill, Fox Co 1952-53

2nd div, medical group. 2nd batallion

Comments: does anyone in the usa have a copy of the medics wounded in the 23rd inf, 2nd div, in july, aug. or sept. 1951? i have the boys picture but no name. he was a cpl. all of 18 or 19. my time is running out as im 80 and not getting any younger.

Keywords: chip-yongne, punchbowl. heartbreak battles

LOOKING FOR CPL. MEDIC WHO WAS WOUNDED IN JULY OR AUG. 1951 IN THE KOREAN WAR .HE WAS ATTAT

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Keywords: the battle of the punch bowl , this young cpl. medic stept on a personnel mine and i carried him across the punchbowl and got him on a mash helo, thats the last time i saw him, i would like to locate him if he,s still living. i do have his picture if that would help, this happened in late july or aug. 1951

For those looking for Info on Casulties

Comments: http://www.2id.org/2-23-a.htm cut and paste this in your Address: to change the Listings From A to b(Etc) just change this (2-23-b.htm) this list Causulties from the 23rd Inf/2nd Div.Korean War. Ill post more links as I find them here.

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Richard Aguayo - anyone know him?

Comments: On Thu, 21 Aug 1997 Mary Aguayo Colletti (NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: marycolletti@verizon.net)

3203 San Carlos St. Clearwater, FL 33759 727-799-1248 fax: same

datein: 1948 dateout: 1951

I am trying to fine someone who knew my father, Master Sergeant Richard Aguayo, RA12156292. He was awarded the Silver Star posthumsly for gallantry in action on September 16, 1950 in vicinity of hangnyong, Korea. According to Major General Ruffner in the statement of award:

Company L, which had launched an attack against well-entrenched enemy positions, was halted by intense enemy fire. Sergeant Aguayo, disregarding the heavy fire, led his men in an assault upon hostile machine gun positions. The first attempt was unsucessful due to the heavy volume of machine gun and sniper fire directed on the squad.

In the course of the action, he exposed himself constantly in order to maneuver his squad into more favorable positions. When his squad was pinned down by the heavy enemy fire, he singlehandedly assaulted an enemy gun position and killed three of its crew with rifle fire....

Keywords: Ricky Aguayo, 2nd reg, 23 inf.

23rd RCT 2nd bat. Hq company,PFC Lloyd Bjornson

Comments: My dad was the Radio operator in the 23rd,RCT,2nd Bat.Hq company, his name was Lloyd O Bjornson,he was one of the last ones out of Coan-ni leaving there on foot under fire,Does anyone remember him there,I have his letters telling of the 36 hour walk out then a final fight breaking out,if there is anyone who was there in HQ company on the 18th of may 1951 please contact me,any information on Hq company from this time would be so helpful, names he mentioned were Wilber Bishop,Capt.Bradshaw or Butshaw,and a ROK translator named Soon Kim,are these guys alive any longer?,I am looking to talk with anyone who was with them there on the 18th of may,thanks so much,KB

Keywords: may 18th 1951 Choan ni task force Zebra hill 1051

Lt. Norman Medical Company

Comments: like to hear from any one served with and lt norman brother requested information on lt norman contact me and will send same.serived in korea from may 51 to feb 52 in 23rd inf medical company.2nd div.also short time 187th airborne.

Keywords: bill -bloodridge-heartbreak-punch bowl-kojedo-friends sgts armes-moore-gunderson-cromer-tobag-reckior-lts tuck-normon-capt chaney.dr lee and joey houseboy

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO PVT.ALEJANDRO RODRIGUEZ 23INF.RGT.2INF.DIVISION

Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW SOMEONE WHO KNEW MY FATHER. I NEVER MET HIM, HE WAS MIA TWO MONTHS BEFORE I WAS BORN. MY MOTHER NEVER HAD ANY INFORMATION REGARDING MY FATHER'S TERM IN THE ARMY. WE LOST ALMOST EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW SOMEONE THAT CAN TELL ME ABOUT HIM. I'LL BE MORE THAN HONOR AND GREATFUL TO THIS INDIVIDUAL. I'M ALSO VERY, VERY PROUD OF MY FATHER. HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR THIS WONDERFUL COUNTRY, FOR OTHERS AND IT'S FREEDOM. THANK YOU

Keywords: 23INF.RGT. 2ND INF. DIV

Looking For Friend . Medic , R&R to Osoka July 19 51 - Wounded

Comments: I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE WOULD BE THAT MANY MEDICS WOUNDED IN E CO INJULY OR AUG. 1951 NOTE..I DO HAVE HIS PICTURE IF THAT WOULD HELP////let me know

Keywords: I CARRIED THIS MEDIC ACROSS THE PUNCH BOWL IN JULY OR AUG. 1951. HE HAD STEPPED ON A MINE AND WAS UNABLE TO WALK ; THE CHINESE TRIED TO HIT US WITH MORTERS BUT I GOT HIMM TO THE FOOT OF THE MOUNTAIN AND A MASH HELO TOOK HIM OUT OF THE PUNCHBOWL . I DON,T REMEMBER HIS NAME BUT HE WAS A CPL.

My Dad

Comments: My Dad "David E. Morse" was assigned to the 2nd ID, 23 Infantry Regiment, Love Company during the fight for "OLD BALDY" during the Summer of 1951. Anyone looking for him or might know him, please contact me. Like the rest of you brave men, he is getting up there in years and he would love to correspond with some of his buddies that shared some of his experiences with him.

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Brian Morse PO1 USN(Ret)

Keywords: My Dad "David E. Morse" was assigned to the 2nd ID, 23 Infantry Regiment, Love Company during the fight for "OLD BALDY" during the Summer of 1951. Anyone looking for him or might know him, please contact me. Like the rest of you brave men, he is getting up there in years and he would love to correspond with some of his buddies that shared some of his experiences with him.

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Brian Morse PO1 USN(Ret)

G Co

Comments: NickName:Uncle Dudly 2ID 23regement 2nd battalion george company my buddies Viril Hunt , Richerson, Sneed commander of george company 1st LT Cannon also company commander Captain Pykes

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BYFORD, JOHN F. D COMPANY

Comments: My father served as a 30 cal machine gunner in Korea and was wounded, but never received a purple heart. He would like to hear from any buddies that remember him and can help. Some of his buddies in D company were Troy Taylor, Kenneth Kuzatz(not sure of last name spelling), Ronald "Ronnie" Glass, James Gibbs. If you know my father or have and information please contact me at my email address.

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Stanley R Williams

Comments: I am searching for anyone that served with my Uncle Stanley Williams SFC-E7 23 Inf. Rgt.2 Inf. Div. KIA-July,18 1952. Korean War Project Key#-32612. Would like to find any information on as to how he died or any comments from friends who knew him. His sister (my mother) is 83 and would like to learn as much as she can about his death. Thanks, Chuck Hudson

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H-COMPANY 81MM PLATOON

Comments: SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY TO BECOMING OLD, I HAVE LOST THE MEMORY OF THE NAMES OF THE MEN OF "THE BEST DAMNED MORTAR PLATOON IN THE 23RD RCT, THE 2ND ID, AND THE WHOLE U.S.ARMY" YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. YOU WERE IN H-COMPANY, 2ND BN, 23RD RCT DURING 1950 AND 1951. COL.JIM EDWARDS WAS OUR LEADER OF THE 2ND BN., AND COL.PAUL FREEMAN WAS OUR REGIMENTAL COMMANDER. TWO OF THE GREATEST LEADERS WHO EVER LIVED, AND WE WERE ALWAYS READY TO FOLLOW THEM INTO HELL....EVEN IF WE KNEW OUR LIFE EXPECTANCY WOULD BE REDUCED TO ZERO....LIKE AT CHIP'YONG-NI WHERE YOU DISTINGUISHED YOURSELF FOREVER. IT WAS YOUR MORTAR FIRE THAT ROUTED THE BULK OF THE CHINESE FORCES ON THE SOUTH PERIMETER, AND WHEN THEY RAN, YOU ONLY HAD A FEW ROUNDS LEFT. IF ANY OF YOU ARE STILL ALIVE, DROP ME A NOTE. JIM WHITAKER E-MAIL jimwhits@aol.com.

Keywords: WONJU, CHIPYONG, IMJE

Charlie Company 23rd inf 1952-1953

Comments: My father Saverio Piacente served in Korea for the last 13 months of the war. I would like to hear from any old members of his unit if they are still alive. My father is 75 yrs old and still remembers alot that went on in those 13 months. I am looking forward to hearing from someone from his unit. Thanks Vincent

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Charlie Company 23rd inf 1952-1953

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LtCol James W Edwards

Comments: A good friend of mine is compiling a list of all Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) awards during the Korean war. He has information to believe that LtCol James W Edwards (HQ-23IR-2d Div) was awarded this medal but can't locate the General Order. If anyone can corroborate this, please contact me via eamail.

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23 INF RGT 2 INF DIV

Comments: My uncle William "Billy" Stengel served and died in Korea. Looking for anyone who might have known him. His brother would love to hear from those of you who knew him back then.

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Heartbreak Ridge, KIA James A. Draper 10/10/51

Comments: Please contact me if you knew my brother, James A. (Ernest) Draper.

Keywords: James A. Draper, KIA, Oct 10, 1951, 23 INF RGT 2 INF DIV

SANTO SANGUEDOLCE 1951-1953

Comments: i am writing this for my father-in-law who served with the 23rd and asked me to try and locate buddies that served with him from 1951-53.he was just 17 at the time and recieved three purple hearts.and at 73 years young would like to hear from them.one guy impaticular was jean sarkission from then dorchester,mass.santo resides in methuen,mass just north of boston.

thank you all for your bravery and courage during your years of service.

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MIAs from the 23rd. Inf. rgt.

Comments: I would like to establish contact with any family members of the following MIAs from the 23rd. Inf. Rgt. Dubos, Leo F. G Co.,Dunlap, Bernard A. A Co. Flores, Willie Salas,C Co. Gonzalez-Nazario, Israel,F Co. Huber, Henry Leonard, M Co.& Huxold,(Huxhold), Billy Clay, H Co. Jalas, John Raymond, F Co. Thank you.

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MIAs from the 23rd. Inf. Rgt. Korean War

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family member for these MIAs. Cpl. Vittorio M. Antonio,from F Co., Sgt. Cecel Ray Bagwell,from A Co., Cpl.Joseph M. Bologna from Medical Co.,Sgt.Euell Claude Booth from F Co.,Cpl. Rudolph R. Contreras from G. Co.,& PFC. Frank Corrigan from G. Co.

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Please Help

Comments: My fathers name is Donald Buhler and is from Racine, WI. He faught in the Korean wor from Apr OCt 51 to June 53. He is having a lot of problems with PTSD and I need to find someone that remembered him in the service. THey are saving that he needs a stressor for his PTDS. He tells me storys of pulling bodies out of a water fall with a guy but he name of Ed Schmunk. (we think thats the spelling). Ed work with Graves registration. My father was also into boxing when he was there. He was Charwon, SOle, and many other places. He also remembers a couple of other guys by the nmaes of Greg Kein or Keen and Gred Kelly. PLEASE if you could help me if you new my father. He needs help and if I don't get sometone that knew him I might not hae a father too much longer. Please help.

Kathleen Pedersen

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Any one Remember

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO REMEMBERS. DERWOOD DAVIS OR VICTOR MURRAY

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EASY & GEORGE CO -- NIGHT ACTION 53

Comments: Seeking info re combat action one night in Spring 53 involving George Company's MLR. Anyone there?

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Ziegelheafer Earl

Comments: I am the daughter of Earl Ziegelheafer, I need a number and addres of person looking for him, he is alive and well. I will let him know who it is looking for him, he does not have a computer.

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M/Sgt. Lew Jenkins Lightweight Boxing Champion 1940

Comments: I am looking for information as to what unit M/Sgt. Lew Jenkins served with when he received the Silver Star.

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INFORMATION

Comments: MY DAD IS JOHN KOWALSKI. SERVED IN KOREAN AUGUST 1950 TO JUNE 1951 IN 2ND INFANTRY, 23RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, H.Q. CO. 2ND BAT.I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF ANY BODY KNOWS HIM & GET HIM CONTACTED WITH THE OTHER VETERANS.

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Looking for old Buddies

Comments: Like to contact buddies from the outfit. Served with Company "D" 23 reg.

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B. CO. OLD BALDY

Comments: Would like to communicate with vets serving with B company, 23rd Inf. Regt. from April 1952 to May 1953. Contact: gorell@libertypr.net

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