1st Platoon L Company

Comments: Looking for anyone in the 1st Platoon, L Company, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division during winter or spring of 1952.

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K CO

Comments: its been almost 50 yrs now and i often wonder

what happened to frank hook of falls church va.

bob jepson melrose ma. robert hough of pottawattomi ia. who was hit by a burpgun while we were on patrol.it took hours to carry him back to the mlr. also stanley tannenbaum of brooklyn ny.

his mother often sent him salami which he shared with the squad.also chester johnson who got to be supply sgt. if youre still out there god bless you

Keywords: Gifu C.B.R school Japan Nov. 52 Korea Dec.52 to Sep.53 looking for friends that came from gifu japan c.b.r school to king co. 32inf. around xmas 1952

Served on Triangle Hill

Comments: I am the daughter of Fred Mick. He asked me to search for the Shemwell Twins: Thomas and James who fought at Triangle Hill during 1951-52, they were either in Company L, I, or K. If anyone knows of them, please email me. If anyone knew of "Freddie Mick" and would like to also email me, please do. He is currently well, and living in Somerset, KY.

Keywords: Triangle Hill 7th Division 32nd Reg. Hdqrts.

L Company 1953

Comments: My friend Joe Stanek is looking for members of his unit L Company 32th Regiment 7 Division Korea 1953

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Looking for Norbert Hurt

Comments: Looking for any information on my uncle, Norbert Hurt who is MIA from A/32 IN. He was last seen at Chosin.

MAJ Brian Reed S3, 1-22 IN Regulars by God

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BATTLE OF BALDY, MAR.25, 1953

Comments: STILL SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON MY HUSBAND,LT. RICHARD M. PRICE, MIA MAR. 25, 1953, BATTLE OF BALDY. IT WILL SOON BE 49 YRS., AND NO CLOSURE. I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL MEN THROUGH THE KOREAN WAR SITE,I AM VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE INFORMATON I'VE RECEIVED.I ATTENDED THE FAMILY UPDATE MEETING IN SAN DIEGO IN JAN. AND MET A SISTER OF ONE OF THE MEN IN MY HUSBANDS CO., WHO WAS KIA. SO, I NEVER STOP TRYING. THANKS AGAIN TO THE BARKERS, WITHOUT THEM WE WOULDN'T HAVE THIS WONDERFUL WEB SITE. SHIRLEY PRICE SCHROEDER

Keywords: BATTLE OF BALDY, MAR.25, 1953 DIV. 32ND REGT CO "C"

Did you know Captain Joe Wayne Seymour?

Comments: Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my Uncle, Joe Wayne Seymour. At Chosin I believe he was a Captain. I know very little about his service as he never spoke of Korea. He died in 1998, and I have since learned that he was in the Battle at Chosin. I am interested in learning all I can about his experience there. I have not discovered what unit he was with there yet, though I am certain from the details I have that he was with either the 32nd or the 31st. Any and all suggestions and direction are welcomed.

Anyone know the name?

Keywords: Joe Seymour, Chosin, 32nd, 31st

LOOKING FOR DICK LANDERS

Comments: This individual was a SGT while a member of C Company during the period 6/15/51. He supposedly accepted a battlefield commission and was assigned to A Company, 1st BN, 32nd Inf. Regt. Should anyone know the whereabouts of this individual please contact me. He joined the service out of the state of MI and supposedly is living in the CA area, according to last source of information.

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LOOKING FOR FRIENDS

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Comments: LOOKING FOR ROBERT PHILLIPS WHO SERVED WITH MY FATHER BEN GOBBELL DURING THE YEARS OF 1952-1953. IN THE 7TH INFANTRY,32ND INFANTRY REGINENT COMPANY C.

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SFC Paul Browning-MIA F Co 10/24/52

Comments: My husband & I are searching for any information concerning his uncle, SFC Paul "P.J." Browning of Fouke, Miller Co, AR. He fought in Germany during WWII & again in Korea with the 7th Div, 32nd Inf Reg, F Co. The last picture we received shows him (with his arm in a sling) being awarded a bronze star by Brig. Gen. W.C. Smith, CG 7th Div. P.J. earned the medal for his "heroic actions" during an assault on an enemy emplacement on 12 Jun 1952 near Pong-Gil-Li. The picture was taken near Kumhwa by PFC J.P. Fusco of 7th Signal Co. Photo Sec. No date of the photo was given, but we think it must have been just before he became an MIA. Uncle P.J. was raised by my father (P.J.'s oldest brother) after both of their parents died. Therefore, since we grew up in the same house, P.J. was more like an older brother to me than an uncle. He was reported MIA on 24 Oct 1952. A website posting & email received from John Hanfelt of his company stated he had heard Paul was killed by an explosion of an artillery round. A shell landed near him & had blown him off a very steep hill. Despite a later search by some of the men of his unit, his body was never found. Does anyone else know anything regarding his death/disappearance or more about his service record? Some of my family members told me there was a story on the local TV back home in Arkansas a couple of years ago about the return of 35 MIAs from Korea. The story said that Paul's name was listed as a possibility for one of these remains. Our family has never heard what has become of that, and to my knowledge, have never been contacted by the Army regarding his remains. How do we go about finding out if his remains were one of those found? Finally, we would love to hear from any of P.J's friends & men who served with him. We hope some of your responses will help to answer the lingering questions my husband's family has lived with for nearly 50 years. Gone, but not forgotten! Thanks.

Keywords: SFC Paul "P.J." Browning, MIA 24 Oct 1952, 7th Div, 32 Inf. Reg, F Co., Bronze Star.

7th division B Company 1st bat. Looking for Buddies

Comments: My name is Thomas Melbourne and I am looking for any information on anyone that was in the B Company 7th Division. I am especially interested in finding my buddy, Steve Serapa. He was last seen in the chosen resivoir. If you have any information on anyone from Company B...Please let me know... Thanks

Keywords: 7th division, 32nd infantry, 1st bat, CO.B, Thomas Melbourne, Steve Serapa, PFC Bronson

Joe Brooks

Comments: I am writing to help my Dad who served in the Korean War from April 1951 to February 1952. His name is James (Joe) Brooks and he served in the 7th division of the 32nd Regiment Queens Own. He would be interested in hearing from any of his buddies that served with him. I am his daughter Janet and the e-mail address is mine but please feel free to contact him at this address and I will make sure that he gets it. Thank you.

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I Company

Comments: Looking for any fellow 1st Platoon members who may have served with me between 1951-52.

Like to know what happened to: Pvt Gussman (Guzman) Pvt Antonio Contreras Sgt McCleary (Cleary) New York Sgt Joespeh Peropich (New York) and others.

Email me at my daughter's address. Look forward to hearing how you've been.

Keywords: Porkchop Hill, Old Baldy, 1951-52

Anyone who served Smiling J.ORoyt

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served with my father. he served with HHc 27th Inf. Regt.in Japan 1948-1950, Korea 1950-1951. He returned to korea 1954-1955 and servedwith Hq. Co.,3rd Bn. 32nd Inf. Regt.

Keywords: Smiling Jack, Hq. Co,3rd Bn. 32nd Inf. Regt., HHC 27th Inf.Regt.

Does anyone remember Everette Nelson Alexander

Comments: My Dad who served in the Koren War passed away when I was very young. If anyone remembers him I would love to hear from you. I was told that he was possibly in Company M, 32 Infantry Battalion, but I am not sure if this is correct.

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32nd Infantry Reg. 7th Div. CO.D. 52-53

Comments: Greetings all, My Father(James W. Barnett)would like to find some of his old friends. If you know of where abouts of Frank Rose,WR.Threadgill,Lacy Pauly, Ray Bittle or Billy Faucher or anyone else in Co. D during that time information would be greatly appreciated. These Men all served under Capt. Milton Alexander from Nov.52-July 53 in 32nd Inf.Reg. 7th Div. Co. D. Thanks In advance a Veterans Son Kent Barnett

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57 RECOILLESS RIFLE G Co

Comments: SERVICE INCLUDES THE CCF SPRING OFFENSIVE APRIL--JULY 1951 AND THE U N SUMMER-FALL OFFENSIVE JULY-NOV 1951

Keywords: FRENCHY CHECHON IRON TRIANGLE KUMWEA VALLEY

Cpl Raymond F. Gieda

Comments: My wife would like to hear from anyone who knew her father Ray Gieda. He was a corporal in company E 32nd infantry. He entered the Army in 1949 and was discharged in 1952. He also was a member of the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetary. He passed away in December 1978. I never knew my father-in-law, and my mother-in-law doesn't talk about him much, other than to say his picture was in Life or Look when he was in the Old Guard. My sister-in law sent to the national archives, but I think his records were lost in the fire. Any information would be greatly appriciated.

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Harvey Dorff MIA 12/02/1950

Comments: My Uncle Harvey Dorff was listed MIA on December 2nd 1950.His sister(my mom),brother and two other sisters.Have no information on him,as to what happen that day(12/02/1950).Please help me fill that gap in thier lives. THANK YOU GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU

Keywords: MIA 12/02/1950 Unit:32 INF RGT 7 DIVISION

Looking for someone who knew my Father.

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Answer to Don Maxey

Comments: Don, I was a 2ndLt in Mtr CO. in Kumwa valley and behind the 3rd Bn when we went back on line in Dec 1952. I also ran patrols from Item Outpost and down the Jack, Etc finger. Later become head of Mtr FDC, Xo and CO. Stayed on the line for all three battles for the Chop. March, April and July. Do you remember anything about Lt. Turner's death around the Jack finger ? Donn Bolce

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Response to Proud Son -Msg 32167

Comments: Pete; I just now read your msg. on the Korean War Bulletin Board. I did not know your Dad, but I was a Rifle Platoon leader in King Co. & we were relieved by Love Co. in the spring of 53. It was a very active section of the MLR, just west of Old Baldy, and you will find a vivid account of several patrol actions in the same sector in S.L.A. Marshall's book Pork Chop Hill pg.189 "Hexed Patrol" & pg.206 "Doomed Patrol" when the 31st Regt. occupied the same position later in the Spring of 53 after the 32d was relieved. It describes a tragic repetition of some of the mistakes we had made earlier when King & Love Companies were there. The Chinese Army had been firmly stopped in Seoul and pushed back into the mountains well over 30 miles north of the 38th parallel. As a soldier of the 32nd Regt. in 52-53 your Dad's combat was totally within North Korea; helping establish & hold the DML that exists today, soon to be a half century, since 27 July '53.

Both King & Love Companies were together in the bloody July battle of Pork Chop that was the last action of the war by GIs. We were ordered to withdraw by the 8th Army Commander (General Maxwell Taylor) after fragments of five companies, from two regiments (17th & 32nd) were entangled with the Chinese in some bunkers and GIs in others; while our "proximity fused" artillery burst just 20 feet overhead raining steel down onto the tattered sandbag roofs sheltering friend & foe alike; and Chinese rockets & mortars addressed "to whom it may concern" fired directly down from Old Baldy (Baldy was closer to our MLR than Pork Chop; and was higher in elevation). It was near complete chaos in a maze of partially covered trenches on that totally denuded & pulverized hill. Our units had been committed to the action, one Company at a time, under a directive from the Pentagon to wind down the war. The Chinese were determined to hold onto a portion of the hill, probably because of the PR value of that little scrap of hell that just happened to be shaped like a pork chop, jutting out from our MLR into "no-mans-land" amongst the rice paddies. General Taylor countermanded the 7th Division & I Corp Commanders who had engineered that meat grinder; and arranged for an orderly withdrawal at 1600 hours on July 11, 1953; with a convoy of APCs arriving at the base of the hill to safely evacuate all troops, except for a small contingency of engineers to booby trap or demolish those few bunkers remaining somewhat intact; and a couple of volunteers (Love CO Capt. Abraham Gomez & Sgt. Jack Lawson) who maintained covering fire for them). After all that carnage-- Pork Chop remained a vacant graveyard for almost two days before the Chinese noticed that we had withdrawn, rather than reinforced, with that convoy of APCs on the 11th; only then did they move back onto the hill-- just to be greeted with a Battalion plus of Artillery TOT (time-on-target) that caused the whole hill to erupt in a gigantic burst of steel, fire, and dust; repeated periodically until the Cease Fire at 2200 hrs (10 PM) on July 27, 1953. The only mention of the last Pork Chop (6-11 July '53) that I have found is three paragraphs in the US Army Center of Military History volume; Truce Tent and Fighting Front by Walter G. Hermes ( pg. 473).

I would appreciate very much to hear from you about any notes or accounts that your father may have shared with you (no matter how fragmentary) especially if any mention was made of a Lt. Montagnolo who was a friend of mine that was killed in a Chinese ambush shortly after we were relieved by Love Company. I suspect that it occurred along that same rugged finger that extended out to the Yokkok Chon (river) about a thousand yards from our MLR; with knobs labeled Ace, King, Queen, Jack for artillery & mortar barrages-- and night patrol checkpoints. We were restricted by our own mine fields to a narrow path along the crest of this "hog back" which was slippery with plastic communications wire left by previous patrols; that all too often led us directly into a Chinese ambush. There is a very good sketch of this terrain on page 190 of Marshall's book. Rear echelon staff officers who drew up night patrol routes did not seem to realize that check point Jack was actually closer to the enemy's front line than it was to ours; it was on our side of the river, but the river turned sharply to the north, between Chinese held hills just a few yards to the right of Point Jack.

Your father is greatly honored by your effort to contact his old combat buddies. It may also prompt some of we "old soldiers" to jot down some of our experiences which may help to lift the "fog of war" before the erosion of time erases our memories completely-- memories that may have been a little too painful to talk about earlier. I will call your Korean War Project notice to the attention of a veteran that I met from New Hampshire this September at the Korean War Reunion in Virginia whose neighbor served in Love Company in 52-53. He may have known your Dad. It is well that you signed your notice as a "PROUD SON"; Your father's combat service in Korea helped "halt communist armed aggression and it has not been tried since--- Korea also saved the United Nations from the fate of the League of Nations, while encouraging small nations to resist the Communists and keeping Japan outside the orbit of Asiatic Communism--- collective security worked" (Robert Leckie; CONFLICT, History of the Korean War, pgs 397-8).

Sincerely;

Don Maxey 1004 South Main St. Mt.Airy, Maryland 21771 e-mail: donmaxey48@aol.com

Keywords: Last Pork Chop,Ace,King,Queen,Jack; 32d Inf, L Co, K Co; A WAR WORTH FIHGTING

F CO

Comments: Looking for comments from those who knew and/or served with my father: CPL John Hanfelt. F Company, 2nd BN, 32nd INF Reg, 7th Inf Div in 1952. I would also like to hear from others who served in F Company, so that I can gather more of a history.

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Vernon Morrison - G Company, 32 Inf. Reg., 2nd Batt.

Comments: I am looking for men who served with my grandfather, Vernon Morrison. He would like to reunite with his old buddies. 7th Inf. Div., 32nd Inf. Reg., 2nd Batt., G Company. (1950-1951)

Thank you,

Chris Stout

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Robert Layton MIA

Comments: TRYING TO FIND SOMEONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATHER Robert V. Layton. I never knew him, he died before I was born. He died while being a MIA 12/02/1950. WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO SOME WHO SERVED WITH HIM

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Korean Vet. 1952 to1953

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looking- k co --jan-feb- 52

Comments: looking for other members

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Med Co attached to B Co 10/51-5/52

Comments: Medic attached to Co B, Punchbowl Oct 51 to May 52

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Commo Section Hv Mtr 32nd

Comments: This is in answer to a message of June 17, 2001 re Commo of Hv Mtr. I was with Mtr from Oct 1952 to end of war. I was plt ldr of third plt in the Kumwa Valley just after Triangle Hill and when we went back on line in Dec of 1952. Then became Head of FDC and XO as well as Co for a short time after Lt Otten was wounded. In all these jobs I acted as Commo officer. Remember a man called Pricket and one called Saltery (Slats) who lost a jeep at first Pork Chop on the 23rd of March 1953.

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Hqs and K Co

Comments: Plt had Lt Turner assigned as Plt Ldr. On Jan 16 1953 on a night patrol to check out trenches up on old baldy, our patrol got ambushed. We lost the Lt who was seriouly wounded who was taken by the chinese. Cpl Baker my point man was killed andmy radio operator was killed. I was shot by a burp gun and hit by grenades in my back. This action and fire fight lasted about 5 minutes.

Keywords: Transferred from 187 Airborne stationed in Japan and was reassigned as Reg'l S-2 working for Major Zaires and Col Dobbs. When Major Zayres took over 3rd Bn as CO asked me to come down and be lst Sgt of K Co 3rd Bn. later on a shortage of Plt Ldrs AND I took over 3rd Plt which lasted a few months as in Dec 52 we got a lot of replacement Officers in the Bn. In Dec 52 my 3rd

buddies of Charles Hiltibran Svc Co KIA

Comments: Looking for others MIA Dec 2 1950. In Communications My dads name is Bob Abbott, I am looking for Charles Hiltibran's niece. 7 div. hq. 32 reg.

Keywords: Looking for anyone who was in or knows anyone who was in Communications (7Div 32 Reg. ) I am trying to help a lady looking for information about her Uncle Charles Hiltibran. He was in Communications and was listed MIA Dec 2 1950. My dad said a couple guys he thought were in Communications were Wireman and Rankin.He also mentioned a Sgt Post. Seems like a lot of guys were listed MIA on Dec 2. My dad said there was a big push at that time. Any info is appreciated. Thanks

Lost Officers From Hv Mtr 32nd

Comments: Would like to find the following officers who I served with. Henry C. Otten (hank), Shepard Booth, Robert Winkle, Lt Hubble ( don't remember first name). Donn Bolce

Keywords: Hv Mtr of the 32nd, Oct 1952-to end of war. Pork Chop and Baldy.

K CO 1LT. EDWIN 'PO' TURNER JAN 53 KIA

Comments: My father was 1Lt. Edwin "Po" Turner. Lost on night patrol 16 January 1953,after taking enemy fire, last seen in area between Ch'orwon and Mansan, near Old Baldy and Kelly Hills, on the border between North and South Korea. If anyone served in this company or division, remembers him or has any information, please let me know.

Keywords: Po Turner, King Company, MIA/KIA Night Patrol, Jan. 1953, M-Sgt.Louis Holzworth and Ernie Basciano

Company A-1st Bat.-32nd Inf. Reg.-7th Div.

Comments: INTERESTED IN GETTING UNIT ROSTER OF A COMPANY BEFORE AND CHOSIN RESEVOIR. FLOYD PRYOR, DON SKELTON, ANY OTHERS.

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A Company 1st of 32d Inf - Aug 1951

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may remember 1st Lt, Tom Burke, former commanding officer of A Company in August 1951 during the battle of Ch'u-dong where he was wounded - Dad just died Nov 5, 2001 and I wish to prepare an eulogy for him at his memorial service. pls respond.

Thanks. Tom Burke

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E Co 11/29/51

Comments: Co E 32nd Inf Regt 7th Inf. Nov 29th 1951

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Eldred Beek - KIA Chosin Res

Comments: Searching for Sargent First Class Teddy A. Cojedo RA 10301984, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion 32nd Infantry Regiment. The Army, in a 1951 letter, stated that the above person was the only witness to Eldred Beek being killed in action. This letter was very vague as to details of where and how he was killed.

Keywords: Searching for the witness to Eldred Beek's death in the vicinity of Chosin Reservoir between the dates of 27 November-02 December 1950.

Any Information of My Uncle

Comments: I looking for any information on Reynaldo S. Ramirez. He is my uncle and I did not know him, but my father missed him so much. My father died about 3 years ago, and I feel that I should just try to get any information that I can for my other uncle's and aunt's. All I know is that he was in the K Co 32nd inf and was from Fabens, Texas. If anyone has any information, I would really appreciate it.

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PFC Charles Hiltibran

Comments: Our family is looking for any information on my uncle CHarles Hiltibran. He was listed MIA on December 2, 1950. He served in the 32 infantry Regt. 7th Division under Don Faith. He was only 17 or 18 at the time of his death. If you have any information please contact me at julieday1976@aol.com

Keywords: 32 Infanty Regt 7th Division, Don Faith, December 2, 1950 MIA

Charles Hiltibran MIA 12/2/50

Comments: My Great uncle Charles Hiltibran was listed MIA on December 2, 1950. He was only 17 or 18 years old at the time. He never came home and our family has no information on him. Please help me find something to tell my grandmother about her beloved brother.

Thank you

Keywords: November and December 1950, Charles Hiltibran, 32 Infanty Rgt. 7th Division

reply to WILNORMAT

Comments: Yes I know some of the guys. Want to send more info. Please e-mail me @ roxy12@up-link.net Could not e-mail you directly from here.

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A Co Prior to and after Chosin

Comments: INTRESTED IN GETTING UNIT ROSTER OF A COMPANY BEFORE AND CHOSEN RESEVOIR

FLLOYD PRYOR DON SKELTON WILLIS VIE CHARLES WILLIAMS CARLOS ORTINZI EDWARD SCULLION JAME HOUGHTON WINFRED JOHNSON

Keywords: FROM INCHON TO RESERVOIR

SSgt Charles Whitehurst

Comments: My next door neighbor is a Korean War veteran. He surved from about 1951-1953 on the front lines. He talks about his experiences as though he will never forget. He has alot of good things to say about his men that served with him. If you worked with him, I would appreciate you calling me so I can pass information onto him. I am serving in the US Marine Corps and I know that it would mean alot to find an old service buddy.

Keywords: Hill 902, operation Clam Up, Porkchop Hill, 1950-1953, 75mm

L Co 2002 Reunion

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7th Div.31st.Regiment,31st Tank Company

Comments: Hi, I am writing this for my husband Earl who was in the 7th Div..31st Infrantry,31st Tank Company in Korea. The tank he was in was hit and he was wounded in both legs. We have never seen any reunions for his Tank Company. Is there anyone out there from this company? Earl and Betty Howie

Keywords: 31st Tank Company, 38th paralell to Manchuring Border.

Looking for buddies

Comments: Looking for buddies for my dad. He has very limited sight. So I am trying to do the searching for him.My dad is Bob Abbott. He statrted out in Japan, 1949 driving Captains and other personnel around was 1 Cal, HQ HQ 12th or 5 th reg which was then changed to 7th Dv. 32Regiment. Would love to find some of his buddies. Allso to say thanks for providing a place to look for and honor these fine men. Thank You C Schmit

Keywords: Inchon, seoul, pusan, yalu river, chosin reservoir,Sept 1950 - May 1951. Buddies Hutch, Armer, Tony, Richardson, Sheets, Steeley,

C Co

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Everett Waford MIA 12/2/50

Comments: I never had the chance to meet my Uncle, Everett Waford, who was declared MIA on 12/02/1950 or my biological father, Darrell Waford, who also served around that time. I'm looking for ANY information on either one of these men. If you knew them please e-mail me. I would really like to learn about them. Thank you so much! Kellie

Keywords: Hostile, MIA, Died while missing, Uncle, Father, Army.

trying to locate comat bayonet badge

Comments: Trying to locate a Combat Bayonet Badge. My was lost many years ago traveling in the military.

Keywords: Pork chop Hill July 1953