Fredrick J Kramer

Comments: Dad was wounded 30 July, 1951 He was a triplet serving in Korea with brothers John and Henry. As they have all passed on now, I never knew where he was when he got hit. The only thing he ever said was his experience in the boy scouts saved his life and got him down the hill. If anyone knew of this I would be honored to hear the story.

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LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH

Comments: Looking for anyone who had served with my father Daniel F. Calley from Turtle Creek, PA during the Korean War. He was with Company B, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He is 81 years old, and can't remember any names of men that served in combat with him. My mother was a POW of the North Koreans and than became a POW of the USA (Russian Decent). My mom worked at the Swedish Army Hospital in Pusan, where she met my dad who was a wounded solider; and they eventually married while in Korea.

Keywords: Company B 38th Infantry Regiment 2nd Infantry

Richard Milligan B CO 1/38 REGT 2ID

Comments: I am looking for any information on my uncle Richard Milligan (Richie)from Beason, Illinois who served with B CO 1/38 REGT 2ID. He was taken POW and supposedly died while captive. Any information about him or the circumstances surrounding his capture would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: personal friends, battles

Reynaldo Acosta-2nd Infantry Div./38th Infantry Regiment

Comments: Hello I am trying to track down anybody who served in Korea with my father-in-law, Reynaldo E. Acosta might have about his activities in Korea before and during his time of capture.

For whatever reason, he departed ways with his wife and daughter in 1973 (when my wife was 9). She had very little contact with him since and knows nothing about his service in Korea other than what we have recently discovered.

He passed away May 6, 2008 (which we only recently discovered) at the same time we learned we had previously been searching for info based on the name he went by, Eduardo, and not Reynaldo.

I have since discovered he was in the 2nd Infantry Division/38th Infantry Regiment and possibly either A or B company. I even found a post made by him on this site nine years ago (where he mentions A and B companies).

I have also learned he was captured by Chinese forces on May 18, 1951 (I assume during the "May Massacre") and freed Sept. 9, 1953; that he is quoted in the book "Broken Soldiers;" and that he was awarded the Silver Star.

I would be grateful to establish contact with anybody who knew and served with him in Korea...either before or during capture.

Thanks in advance,

--Mike

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Looking For 38th Infantry Regiment Pictures

Comments: I am currently assigned to 1-38 INF BN 4/2 ID, We are looking for Pictures of the 38th Infantry Regiment. The unit is currently in Iraq and hanging pictures from the regiments history in our headquartes building. Anything helps, if you could scan and e-mail them to: daniel.t.fagan@us.army.mil

Thank You! The Rock Of The Marne!

Keywords: Pictures, 38th Infantry Regiment

Anyone remember a Bill Loftus?

Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers Bill Loftus. He was in the 38th Regiment 2nd div. My father died when I was just 12. I'm now 46. My mother recently suffered a stroke and is unable to communicate many of my dad's war stories. I know he was held as a POW by the North Koreans. He led the North Koreans away from his regiment and was beat up and shot and left for dead. Please contact me with any info.

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Staff Sargent Harold H. Reeves

Comments: My father was a staff sargent and was WIA on Sept. 1, 1951 on Bloody Ridge. He was from Cincinnati OH when enlisted. He was at Ft. Knox in 1948 not sure where he went from there. He spoke of boxing in the service. Following being wounded he went to North Korea. He was in the hospital with a shrapnel hip injury. He was awarded a bronze star for holding off enemy fire for medics to retrieve wounded troops, not sure when? Please contact me if anyone knows or served with him. He passed in 1986 and I have several pics. He spoke of Sgt. Womack (from Texas maybe). Of course he was in the group of records destroyed in St. Louis fire. Please contact me if anyone remembers him. Veterns we are forever honored for your service!

Keywords: Harold H. Reeves, Sarg, Battle of Bloody Ridge,Sgt. Womack

Damon Edward Burgess

Comments: Shipped out of Ford Ord, 1950. Captured Feb, 1951, died as POW April, 1951, according to this site. His body was returned home in 1954 and we were told (in 1954) he died in 1953. Army told me this year his records were lost in the St. Louis fire. Any information about him would be appreciated by his sons. Any information on getting records from the army also appreciated. I have heard the army has recovered some records, but not Damon's.

Keywords: 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.

PFC Armand J. Gendreau

Comments: I would first like to thank all the men who served along with my uncle. If anyone has any information about him and the day he was mortally wounded, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Keywords: Naktong Bulge

Charles Shields

Comments: I am lookig for anyone who may have kown my dad, Charles Shields. He was with Mike O'Callahan on Warsaw Ridge the night that Mike was injured. I am trying to help my father obtain his military benefits. His records were destroyed in the St. Louis fire. Any information would be helpful. His health is failing now. He was upset today and seemed to be reliving a battle. He kept saying "Warsaw Ridge" and "the Chinese are here. They keep coming," over and over.

Keywords: Charles Shields Warsaw Ridge Mike O'Callahan

Information Needed

Comments: Looking for information or any POW survivors of the Korean War on PFC Carl Thomas Nelson was a member of Company B, 1st Batallion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was taken as POW while fighting enemies near Hoensong, North Korea on Feb 12, 1951 and died while being a POW. Two of the men he was imprisoned with were Cpl. Robert Bishop and Pfc J.W. Jarrette. My Grandfather Garry E Nelson went on a recovery mission to rescue him but went to the other camp. Any information would be great.

Keywords: Hoensong, Surwon mining camp, 38th infantry regiment, 2nd infantry div, company b, 1st batallion, Tommy

Massacre Valley Hill 300 M Co 38th

Comments: Hill 300, Wonju, Hoengsong, Feb 12, 1951 My forward observer, Charles Richard Long died that morning. Looking for an IowA man who was injured with a shell across the chest, but came back to our company in May 1951. Would like to find him.

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John R. Morton CPL CO G 38th Inf

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my grandfather John R. Morton. He was in Company G of the 38th infantry. He recieved three purple hearts while in Korea. I heard that a friend Mike Watson may have served with him. They were both from Westernport, MD. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Keywords: 38th, John Morton, Mike Watson, Company G,

Sgt. Leon A. Preskitt

Comments: I would like to find someone who remembers my father. I'm trying to fill in the blanks as his service record was a casualty of the fire in the records building.

Keywords: Service Co.

Info on PFC James D Pow Comp-C

Comments: Looking for any info on my uncle PFC James D. Pow (who was KIA on 21 February 1953) and / or his company (Company C). I believe his company was at Outpost Eerie around Old Baldy and Porkchop and was on patrol near Mage-dong (the Warsaw Feature).

Keywords: Outpost Eerie, Old Baldy, Porkchop, Mage-dong, 38th Inf Reg, Company C

Frank bliss

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Keywords: Does anyone have any information to my uncle frank bliss.

38th reg. 3rd plat. Love Co. 2nd Squad

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have served with my dad James G. Ball. He's 77 and living in Rock Island IL

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INFO ON IST LT DUNCAN A MACCOLUD KIA KOREA 38TH REG 18 MAY 1951

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Keywords: duncan was a classmate at ocs ft riley kansas 1947 I just recently found out about his death kia in korea 18 may 1951 korean war project #18159 his s 3 1693138 he was a member of 38th inf reg 2nd inf div anyone related to him i would like to hear from i have pictures of interest

INFO ON IST LT DUNCAN A MACCOLUD KIA KOREA 38TH REG 18 MAY 1951

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Keywords: duncan was a classmate at ocs ft riley kansas 1947 I just recently found out about his death kia in korea 18 may 1951 korean war project #18159 his s 3 1693138 he was a member of 38th inf reg 2nd inf div anyone related to him i would like to hear from i have pictures of interest

INFO ON IST LT DUNCAN A MACCOLUD KIA KOREA 38TH REG 18 MAY 1951

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Keywords: duncan was a classmate at ocs ft riley kansas 1947 I just recently found out about his death kia in korea 18 may 1951 korean war project #18159 his s 3 1693138 he was a member of 38th inf reg 2nd inf div anyone related to him i would like to hear from i have pictures of interest

looking for

Comments: im looking for anyone who knew my uncle james stevens

Keywords: hoensong

38TH INFANTRY REGIMENT

Comments: While the 38th was in training at Camp Shelby, Ms, during WW-I, it's tent city was leveled by a storm. The 38th became known as the Cyclone's.----------- ---Shoulder Patch----The patch is in the form of a shield, divided vertically into a field of red, and a field of blue. In the center of the shield, in white,are the letters "C" and "Y" interlocked.------- "C" "Y" for "CYCLONE".------------

Keywords: To Tim--225th Inf. Lt. Armor---38's Nickname----- "CYCLONE"----38's History----

Looking for info SFC Hazen C. Hendrick Jr.

Comments: Sergeant First Class Hendrick was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. When his position was overrun on February 12, 1951, he was severely wounded by small arms fire and enemy bayonets, then taken Prisoner of War. He survived a 100 mile death march to Pyangyang, North Korea. He died as a prisoner on June 17, 1951.

I am his son and looking for anyone that might remember him especially if you were with him when he died. His nick name was "Hot Rod" he loved cars and racing and often talked of his "soon to be born child" he could not wait to see.

Keywords: SFC Hazen C. Hendrick Jr, nickname Hot Rod and or Jounior. died as a prisoner on June 17, 1951 Company K, 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division

Anyone Know PFC John Vanderlinde

Comments: My Uncle and Namesake Pfc John Vanderlinde was killed 3/15/1951 in action. Does anyone know him? He served with the 38th Infantry, 2nd Division, Medical corp.

He was 18 when he died and came from Nutley New Jersey.

He trained at Fort Dix and Fort Sam Houston and shipped out of Camp Stoneman

Keywords: 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Medical Corp

DOES ANYONE KNOW ALVIN BROCKWAY

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jeremias

Comments: jeremias go to the yahoo group page smiley barrcks i think you can find help there. A fiend Al Brennan hope this helps

Keywords: 55th engineers smiley barracks germany

C/Y on the 38th division stands for what

Comments: I never known what the c/y stood for on the 38th divsion patch

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Robert Hoce KIA Hoensong

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Keywords: my great uncle robert hoce who gaVE his life in the korean war. never new him but wish i did.

anyone know my father?

Comments: Anyone know my father, he served but was wounded by a missle and had his hip blown off.His name was Mario Zappasodi.He passed away October 16th 1996.

Keywords: 38th infantry 2nd division

Trying to find members of Dog, 38th 1953

Comments: Trying to find anyone who served with Dog, 38th in 1953. Captain Offutt, Sgt Deutch, Corp Ayala, Sgt Little. I was commo sgt and then 1st sgt.

Keywords: personal friends, combat buddies and officers

james w jones

Comments: james and i grew up togeather in manchester tn would like to know what happen to him alvin

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I have pictures of Sgt James Stanton 2ID

Comments: My brother Cpl J. A. Morrison was kia in kunu-ri area on 11/28/50. I am looking for anyone who might have known him. A Sgt James o. Stanton was in a picture with J.A. and also have a picture of Sgt James o. Stanton and sweetie pie ( a Machine Gun)

Keywords: 38th IR,2ID D Co. KIA 11/28/50 Kunu-ri

Pvt. Alvin B. Ballou

Comments: I am looking for basic biographical information about on Pvt. Alvin B. Ballou. A photo album containing pictures of Ballou during his service in Korea in 1953 was donated to our museum. We believe he was from Flint, MI or related to someone in the city. We believe he was a radio operator possibly in Replacement Company. Anyinformation or contacts would be appreciated. Jane McIntosh, Registrar, sloan Museum

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38 Regiment, 2nd Infantry Merle Hess

Comments: Please contact if you knew him, knew about him, knew of him. We're looking for any information from friends, family, acquaintances. Much has been lost. Thank you. His children and wife still hunger for some kind of knowledge about his service. Thank you

Keywords: Merle Alan Hess, Medic,1st lieutenant KIA Nov 30, 1950 - Medical Processing Center

Doyle E. Glover

Comments: My uncle Doyle E. Glover was killed 13 Feb,1951.He served in the 38th Inf Regt. I need any and all history of him.What squad, Platoon, Company, Battalion he was in.I would be thankful for your feedback.My e-mail is gsteidley@yahoo.com

Keywords: nickname:DOC

Herold Reid

Comments: We are looking for any buddies he served with. He would love to know how they are. He mentioned a man named Charles Mohoffie. Not sure on the spelling but thats how it sounds. Please let us know.

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Doc Alarcon

Comments: my father Doc Alarcon passed away 5-21-2008 and was proud to have served with Leo Sherwood, Ray C. Fish jr., Howard Newman, Sgt. Martin J. Haskell and Snd. Lt William W.McKellar. he would mention sometimes battles his friends and him were in and I have a book someone in Washington i beleive he said wrote about the war in Korea i plan on putting it together and theres a lot of names mention in it. also if anyone has the authors name and address i would appreciate it

Keywords: Bloody Ridge, Heart break Ridge and Old Baldy, Leo Sherwood, Ray C. Fish jr., Howard Newman, Sgt. Martin J. Haskell and Snd. Lt William W.McKellar

SFC Lloyd

Comments: I would like to know why my Father - in - Law is no longer listed here. His name was Harold Alvin Lloyd born September 1926 and died in Korea November 9th 1953. He was a SFC and lived on Governors Island NY. It would be so cool to have someone alive that remembers him too. I found his last surviving Sister in 2005. His one Brother was in the Bataan March but he had passed by the time I found them. I met his wife and my husbands 1st Cousins. My husband never got to know any of them because he was only a year old when his Father died.Time were as they were and he grew up not knowing one person from that side. I found them all in 2005 and 2006. Well the ones alive and yes even the ones who died.We visited another Brother and say he was not getting his Flag so we submitted the paper work needed and got the proper marker and I had to contact the Governor of Ohio to get the Cemetary to honor this. The Rolling Thunder now makes sure his Flag is there. I know his Father after I submitted the paper work is on the Honor Roll Wall for Korea at the Memorial. Here is all the information they have listed on their page...

AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION Harold Alvin Lloyd Astoria, New York Born September 23, 1926 Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army Service Number 39733005 Non-hostile Death Died November 9, 1953 in Korea Sergeant First Class Lloyd was a member of Company H, 2nd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He developed Hemorrhagic fever and was taken to the 44th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital where he died on November 9, 1953. For his leadership and valor, Sergeant First Class Lloyd was awarded the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. http://www.abmc.gov/search/detail.php

Thank you Raven

Keywords: Lloyd, Harold, Alvin, 38th Infantry Regiment 2nd Infatry Division, Company H November 9th 1953

sgt. Raymond F. Corl 38th inf rgt. 2nd I.D.

Comments: Ray was KIA North Korea 09-12-52 would like to know where and how killed and if anybody remembers him?

Keywords: nickname Tex born jan.4th 1929 married to ex Wac.from richmond. In.

Anyone Remember

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Keywords: I was a gunner on a 60mm mortar. We went up on line just before Thanksgiving 1951, Hill 501. I joined the unit when they were in reserve. Would like to hear from anyone who might have been in that company. Sorry but I can't remember any of the names.

Carson lee Jr.

Comments: SGT Carson Lee Jr.was my great uncle He was KIA at Hoensong on Feb. 13th 1951. I don't know much about him. I would like to hear from someone who served with him.

Keywords: Carson Lee Jr.

Sgt. Raymond F Corl

Comments: looking for anyone who served with Ray, the location of his death and any other information that would be helpful to his sisters. i went to school with Ray and we played junior high football together in Grand Island,Ne.Ray moved to Dallas with his family in the 12th grade i think thats where he joined the armyRay was KIA sept 12 1952 in North Korea

Keywords: Tex,38th inf. reg.,2nd inf.division, Co.E

38th inf Reg 2nd Battallion HQ CO '52-'53

Comments: I would enjoy hearing from anyone left out of my unit. Or anyone who had contact with us in theater. I was the SGT in charge of line communications attached to Colonel Fry.

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CPL Wayne Donald Austin

Comments: MIA-South Korea-February 12, 1951-Hoengsong No remains recovered. If you knew him the family would love to hear any information about Wayne. Thank You

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information

Comments: anybody out there who knew my uncle michael herlihy who served with the 38 th regiment 2nd infantry division battle bloody ridge hill 868.would love to get any information photographs would be wonderful thank you for reading this .

Keywords: battle bloody ridge hill 868.

ROBERT W. MC HENRY

Comments: I am look for any information on my uncle who was killed on February 12, 1951 His name was Robert W. McHenry I'm hoping to find out more information about him, and hopefully a picture to show my children.

He served with the second infantry 387th division.

Any information or pictures would greatly be appreciated.

Keywords: second infantry, 38th division, February 12, 1951

tony.k.burris Moh 38th reg 2nd div korea

Comments: inaugoration of statue & memorial by Gen Tommy Franks (9/26/2007 at Blanchard Oklahoma present Sgt T. Burris's nine brothers & sisters attended.Whereabouts of his Medal of Honor with the family or at which museum displayed

Keywords: hill605.mundung-ni korea kia 10/9/51

CPL Joseph J. Hopper, Naktong Bulge

Comments: KIA Date listed incorrectly, should be September 4, 1950

Keywords: CPL Joseph J. Hopper, Naktong Bulge, Sept. 4, 1950

CPL Joseph J. Hopper, Naktong Bulge

Comments: CPL Joseph J Hopper was my uncle and was KIA a little less than 4 years before I was born. I am hoping to find someone who may have served with my uncle Jack; not only for myself but for my mother.

My uncle was not a big man as his growth was stunted because he started smoking at a young age. I believe he stood about 5ft 5 to 8 inches tall but his grit earned him the nickname Bulldog Hopper in civilian life. I dont know if this nickname carried over to his military service or not.

He was born and raised in the north Texas towns of Telephone and Bonham and moved to Dallas as a young teenager.

He was killed September 4, 1954 at Naktong Bulge. If you knew my uncle please contact me. My mother and I would be so very grateful.

Keywords: 38th INF Reg, 2nd INF div, Naktong Bulge

Hobert A Chapman

Comments: Hobert Alexander Chapman died May 20, 2008 of massive heart attack. He was a Cpl. in D co. 38th infantry reg. and served in Korea.

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SGT Bernard E. Scovell

Comments: I'm lookng for anyone who knew or served with my father Bernard Edward Scovell. I'm hoping there is a picture someone is willing to share, but I would love to know about him. I was five months old when he died so I have no memories of him.

Keywords: 38th infantry, 2nd division, Hoengsong, KIA Feb.13,1951.

Did you know Cody Hall

Comments: Cody Hall is my father. He passed in 1999. Never spoke much about his service but I have letters.

Keywords: Korean War with H Company, 38th Infantry. Battle on Monroe Hill. 1951-1953

Korean Veteran seeks info on Med Records in Hakata

Comments: My father is a living Korean Veteran who contracted hemmhoragic fever but was in a confusing situation. He was treated and RTD. He was on leave in Tokyo, and when he tried to return, he was late for his plane because of some issue with a taxi. He missed his flight, and his plane went down with all onboard killed.

His records were very scrambled, and he was listed as having contracted hemmoroids, rather than hemmoragic fever. He may be allowed better disability if he can somehow prove what happened to him. What I hope for is some slim hope that records of Korean Conflict veterans are at the Sasebo Hakata, Japan. If anyone has contact information for this hospital in Japan, I'd appreciate it. I can only seem to find tourist info for the city. Thank you for knowing his story.

Rene Saucedo, son of Adolfo, or "Rudy" Saucedo

Keywords: sasebo japan hakata hospital Saucedo

PLATOON LEADER K COMPANY EARLY 1954.CO WAS CAPT JIM CROW ANY ONE OUT THERE REMBER?.SHOOT ME AN E-M

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Looking for Willie U. Grant (Cpl.)

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Keywords: Old Baldy Pork chop Hill 261

Looking for information on Carl Thomas

Comments: I posted a message on march 4, 2008 regarding my great uncle and I see that I neglected to include his full name. His name was Carl W. Thomas. He went by the name of "Little Flop" back home in Natchez, MS. Please let me know if you have ANY information.

Keywords: Missing May 17, 1951

Anybody know George Litras?

Comments: Looking for info about my Dad, George Litras, who was wounded in the Kinuri Gauntlet on 11/30/50. If you knew him, or know of him; I'm looking for things like when he joined the 38th, what battalion/company he was in, etc. He passed away a few years ago, and I'm trying to put together a bit of a history of his army years.

Thanks Steve

Keywords: Kinuri Guantlet

LOOKING FOR JEFF M. OR BUTLER

Comments: I'm searching for a black soldier/veteran who was stationed in 1977 (probably at Gerszewski Barracks or Smiley Barracks) in Karlsruhe/Germany/Europe. He is tall (approx 6'5") and has a large scar on his chest. He used to tell my mom that he has the scar from a fight with a tiger. I don't know if the tiger-story is true. It's possible that his name is Jeff Butler and that he was PFC with the 517th Maintenance Company in 1977. Butler was quite involved in those so called old stock car race track. It's also possible that his name's Jeff or Jim Truesdale (could be Tuesdale as well; other spellings possible). Do you have any idea how I can get in contact with Jeff Butler (Truesdale, etc.), or who could know about this??? I was told that the following persons (all of them stationed about 1977 in the south of Germany) could know about the whereabouts of my dad: -Randy Buel (former MSG MP,), -Frank (he's from California) -and probably another soldier who is a nativ american (my aunt told me that as far as she can remember, my dad and this nativ american guy used to know each other) I was told it might be easyer to locate a nativ american, even though i have no name of him at all, since there were very litle amount of nativ american soldiers in 1977 in south Germany).

this is Jeremias a son of a father he never met in his 29 years of live. A son who would love to know his (black) family, not more and not less.

truly, Jeremias Werner

myspace.com/jeremiaswerner jeremias-w@arcor.de

Keywords: Jeff Butler, Jeffrey, Jeff M., Häusermanns, Haeusermanns, Jim, Goeffrey, Schüster, Schuester, Army, Karlsruhe, 1977, Frank, California, Randy Buel, old stock car race track, 517th Maintenance Company, Gerszewski Barracks, Smiley Barracks, Europe, Germany, Angelika Werner, Gela, scar on chest

Carl W.

Comments: I have been told stories all my life of my great uncle by my grandpa who is is only sibling. I am looking for ANY information anyone might have about this man. My grandpa misses him so much and as he gets older it gets worse. Please if anyone knew him or knew of him contact me.

Thank you, Jessica Thomas

Keywords: 38th Infantry Regiment, G CO, 2nd Infantry Division

Went by the name of "Little Flop" back home.

Looking for information

Comments: i AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON MY GRAND-UNCLE, WHO DIED IN KOREA WE THINK IN 1951. hIS NAME WAS SGT. GEORGE HASSELL. IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME OUT AT ALL THAT WOULD BE GREAT. I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT HIM, OR WHAT HE WENT THROUGH. THANK YOU

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Srv. Co looking for relatives of Sgt.Dragoo

Comments: I would like to find any living relatives or friends of Sgt. Robert Verlin Dragoo of EUGENE,OR. He died from a mine field in Aug. 30 1952 I believe him to be my biological grandfather. My grandmother Elizabeth Luna gave my father up for adoption Dec. 2nd 1952; we were told the father died in the Korean war; I would like to know if Robert was his father. Any information would be helpful Thank You

Keywords: 38th Infantry Reg. 2nd Div. Service Co.

ft lewis apr 1949--may 1950

Comments: like to hear from any one that was there

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ft lewis apr 1949--may 1950

Comments: like to hear from any one that was there

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ft lewis apr 1949--may 1950

Comments: like to hear from any one that was there

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Looking For Anyone I Joined The

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone that may have been in that Company. I cannot remember any names. There was one guy from Long Beach that I remember.

Keywords: I joined the 2nd. Division in September of 1951 right after they came into reserve. We we went back up on line just before Thanksgiving , I think Hill 501. I was a gunner on a 60 Mortar.

looking for lewis q. preston

Comments: INTERESTED IN LOCATING LEWIS Q PRESTON WHO SERVED IN COMPANY A. 38TH INFANTRY REGT. 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION 8TH ARMY IN KOREA DURING 1951 M SGT JOE A."MATT" MATTHEWS

Keywords: may i951 may massacre hill 1051 and punchbowl with hills 1179 and 1181 and 1243 and 868 with co. a 38th infantry 2nd infantry division on the west side of this inactive volcano crater 8 miles long and 7 miles wide with Marines in crater & east side with 9th Regiment 2nd infantry`, div.

William Frank Capell

Comments: I'm wondering if anyone on here remembers and would know anything about Frank Capell. I have a copy of some old paper work that list his name as William Frank Capell. I've been trying to find a way to reach him for a few years now and have been unsuccessful so far. If anyone could give me any information I would be very grateful. Thanks, Alvin

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DELBERT SWYGART

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Keywords: PVT DELBERT SWYGART 38TH INFANTRY REGIMENT--DIED(KIA)IN DEC 26TH 1952,PLEASE DID ANYONE SERVE WITH HIM?I JUST ADORED MY UNCLE,I WAS ONLY 4 WHEN HE WAS KILLED.HOW CAN I GET HIS ARMY PICTURES?PLEASE HELP AS MY PARENTS HAVE BOTH PASSED ON,AND ALL MY MOTHERS PICTURES DISAPEARED.

Anyone who knew Richard Mackin

Comments: Did anyone know my uncle Richard B. Mackin KIA in Korea 02/12/1951? 38 INF RGT 2 INF DIV KIA 1951-02-12 PFC

Keywords: 38 INF RGT 2 INF DIV KIA 1951-02-12 PFC

PFC Donald L. Pearse

Comments: PFC Pearse past away yesterday in Dallas, Texas. Funeral will be in MO Friday 20Dec07.

One of 5 survivors out of 52 in Bravo Company.

Great American

Keywords: B co, 1-38th, 2ID Korea Pork Chop Hill

Lawrence Brockway - K Company

Comments: SWA 15 Mar 51

Keywords: Company K, 38th Regt

38th Infantry I Co Glen Roy Deale

Comments: I am looking for anyone knew my uncle Glen Roy Deale. He was with I company. He went MIA Nov. 30th, 1950. I never knew him but would like to hear from anyone who served with him or had relatives who served with him. Thank you

Keywords: 38th Infantry I Company

company F, 38th infantry, 2nd infantry div.

Comments: Im looking for anyone who may know of my grandfather Willie "Bill" Arnold. He was in company F, 38th infantry, 2nd infantry division in Korea.

Keywords: looking for info about Willie "Bill" Arnold company F 38th inf. 2nd inf. div.

Information re: PFC Eugene Miller

Comments: Would like someone who knew him to tell what they remember of him. His time of death coincided with the battle of the "twin tunnels" near Wonju.

Keywords: Time of death Jan. 7, 1951. Battle of "Twin Tunnels".

2ND BAT 2ND INF DIVISION 38TH REG

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO WAS WITH THE 2ND BATTALION 2ND INF DIVISION 38TH INF REGOMENT IN KOREA 0N MAY 16-17.

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2ND BAT 38TH INFANTRY REGIMENT

Comments: IN MAY 1951, VARIOUS UNITS OF THE 5TH MARINE REGIMENT MADE A GRIM DISCOVERY IN KOREA ONE DAY. THE REMNANTS OF A U.S. ARMY BATTALION THAT HAD BEEN OVERRUN AND VIRTUALLY WIPED OUT. THIS WAS (OR ONCE HAD BEEN) THE 2ND BATTALION OF THE 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION. I STILL DON'T KNOW HOW MANY MEN IN THE BAT. WERE KILLED, OR HOW MANY WERE WOUNDED, OR HOW MANY MADE IT TO SAFETY. I HAVE LOOKED IN HISTORIES OF THE KOREAN WAR...INCLUDING THE UNIT HISTORY OF THE 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION...BUT HAVE FOUND NO MENTION OF THIS DISASTER THAT BEFELL THIS BATTALION.ANY INFORMATION GREATLY APPRECIATED. wdovebird@hotmail.com

Keywords: MASSACRE VALLEY...SLAUGHTER VALLEY

Ernest A Weitman

Comments: Pfc Ernest A Weitman Servied with the 38th Infantry reg 2nd infantry Division with the Heavy weapons outfit in 1951. He Became A P.O.W. or was Missing in action on 2/12/1951. If anyone Knows about Ernest please contact me Iam Gathering Information for the Family for their Genealogy history.

Keywords: 38Th infantry Reg 2nd Infantry Division, Heavy Weapons Infantryman

Sqd Ldr, 2nd sqd, 2nd Platoon, K Company

Comments: have snap shots, want to exchange

Keywords: Old Baldy, Frenchman's Flat, Alligator Jaws, T-Bone Hill, Pork Chop, The Hook, Arrowhead 1952

Want Information

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who new or was with Sgt. Jack Koenig who was a medic in the 38th Inf Reg, 2nd Div. He was Kia on Feb 12, 1951. I believe near Hoengsong, S Korea. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Looking for information aboit my Uncle

Comments: I would like to know if anyone knew my Uncle. He died before I was born, but according to my Mom he was the greatest thing since popcorn!! His name was Everett Douglas Dunn Jr. He may have used his nickname of Junior. He died on Heart Break Ridge. I'm not sure when. I would like to know what he was like. Thank you for any help.

Keywords: 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division Heart Break Ridge

looking for anyone who knew my father, Wasielewski

Comments: not exactly sure where my father was.he was attached to 38th division 2nd infantry."the rock of the marine".he would never talk about it.now that he has passed,were trying to trace his service records to no avail.please can anyone help us with this.he had a medal for sharp shooter and artillary had three other medals, not sure what for.

Keywords: "rock of the marne old baldy

looking for anyone who knew my father

Comments: I'M TRYING TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MY FATHER'S MILITARY SERVICE.HE VOLUNTEERED UNDER THE UNITED NATIONS NETHERLANDS DETATCHMENT.HE WORE A U.S. UNIFORM BUT BECAUSE HE WASN'T A U.S. CITIZEN MY FAMILY CAN'T "VERIFY" HIS RECORDS AND WAS DENIED A MILITARY FUNERAL SERVICE WHEN HE PASSED THREE YEARS AGO.HE WAS A MEMBER OF A V.F.W. POST,MARCHED EVERY PARADE UNTIL HE COULDN'T ANYMORE.WE WERE DESTROYED WHEN WE FOUND OUT THAT HIS MILITARY RECORDS "DIDN'T EXIST".THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR COULDN'T EVEN FIND ANYTHING OUT FOR US.WE HAVE EVEN ENLISTED THE HELP OF AN ELECTED OFFICIAL TO NO AVAIL.PLEASE HELP US.

Keywords: VOLUNTEERED UNDER NETHERLANDS DETATCHMENT OF UNITED NATIONS.HAS INDIAN HEAD INSIGNIA.

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anthony G Orlandi

Comments: my uncle anthony g orlandi was kia jan 12 1952 while on patrol near tongmangni-polmukkae north korea. a letter to my father from chaplain robert l hegnauer stated he endured no prolonger suffering as he died almost instantly as a result of his wounds. no personal effect were ever recovered nor was his body ever returned to our family. names and adresses of 2 men who wer personally acquanted with him were sergeant rudolfo f herrera and stanley c podraza. our family certainly would like to know more details concrning his death

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Looking for friends of my Father

Comments: Did you serve with my Father? Capt. Joseph E Hamer.

Keywords: 38th IR, 23rd IR, 505th IR, 60th IR, 38th Field Artillery

ALBERT LUTHER BROWN , POW/MIA HOENGSONG, KOREA

Comments: My Uncle, Albert Brown was captured, starved, and eventually murdered by the Communist Chinese while setting up an infantry and tank roadblock on Feb. 13, 1951 in the mountians of Hoengsong, Korea. His remains were never recovered. If anyone has any information about him please contact the family. My grandmother received a cruedly drawn prison camp map about two years after his confirmed death of May 31 1951. He died while on a forced march into N. Korea. Needless to say my grandmother therefore never accepted his confirmed death as accurate. Any information would be helpful.

Keywords: Albert Luther Brown "Bridie" L Co. 3/38 Inf. Rg. 2 Int. D. POW/MIA Hoengsong, Korea

LOOING FOR ANY WHO KNEW FRANCIS MARTIN WHO SERVED IN KOREA

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LOOKING FOR MICHAEL GARCIA

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F Company - 1953

Comments: F Company relieved the British Commonwealth force on The Hook on 28 January 1953. Lt Price was my CO. Cpl David Colby was killed by a Chinese mortar round on 4 February. Pvt Raymond Childs was similarly killed on 12 February as we were coming off The Hook, relieved by the 3rd Battalion. I was wounded on 21 March in a night firefight with Chinese by the Samichon River in the Netherlands Sector. The Dutch swept the area and brought us back to the MLR. I was treated at the Norwegian MASH and evacuated to Camp Hakata Hospital in Fukuoka, Japan (where I met Reiko, my wife of 51 years). I was RTD in Korea til war's end, dodging only a few artillary rounds.

Keywords: The Hook, Samichon River Valley, Netherlands Sector, Cpl David Colby, Pvt Raymond Childs, Lt Price

Looking For Friend

Comments: Looking for my best buddy, Johnny Ledger. I bet he's walking down broadway...:)

Keywords: 38th parallel in 1954 and 1955 in Korea. Personal Friend.

81-mm mortar pplatoon, D/1/38-'52

Comments: I was the platoon leader of the 81 platoon, D/l/38 during the early spring, summer and early fall of 1952. The members of the platoon did such an outstanding job that the Bn CO offerred me command of a rifle company and I was the junior first Lt in the Bn. The guys seemed to be able to work all day and shoot missions all night. i believe that nearly every member of the platoon deserved the Silver Star for their preparation for and participatiion in the defense of Pork Chop Hill on the night of September 18, 1952. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any of these guys, please contact me. One of the members was able to contact me a few years ago and I was able to get his records updated with a bronze star with v device and a purple heart. i am hoping to get his bronze star with v device upgraded to a Silver Star. The guys seemed to just believe they were doing their job. However, without their continuous fire suport we would more than likely lost Pork Chop and the Chinese could entered the mouth of a valley with very little between them and Seoul. Thanks, Bob rogers

Keywords: Koje-do, Pork Chop Hill,

Charles Dick 2nd Div.,38th Inf. Regiment Service Co. & E Co.

Comments: My father is Charles Dick. At the time of his service he was from KY. He would like to find information on some men with whom he served. In 1949, he was stationed in Ft. Lewis, WA then sent to Korea. He was with Service Co. until December of 1950. Then he was transferred to E Co. until his capture on May 18, 1951. He is especially interested in finding a man whose last name was Chico from Washington state and a Pritt (James?) from Beckley, WV. If anyone has any information on these men or if you remember my father, please contact me. He would like to hear from you.

Keywords: POW Camp Changsong/#1/3, Service Co., E Co.

2nd Div, 38th infantry Co. M

Comments: I am doing this search for my dad who served in Korea, in the 2nd armored division, 38th infantry, company M. He was in the motorpool and was stationed on the front when the war ended. A group of soldiers from his unit were killed only days before the war ended. You might remember my dad as the person who built a large Santa Claus figure for the company out of papermache and wire. He is in ill health right now and it would be great if he could get in touch with some survivors of the war. It is only recently that he has even shared any details of his experiences in Korea. Loosing those fellow soldiers was a pain he carried silently for many years. The phone number given is mine, I would be happy to talk to any who knew him and pass along your information to him. Please leave a message on my voice mail. Email is the best way to contact me, but make sure the subject of the message indicates who you are. Thank you.

Keywords: motor pool Rich Dick

Looking for information on my uncle jerry constantino

Comments: Im looking for information on my Uncle Jerry Constantino. PFC. He was in the 38th Infantry regiment. 2nd infantry division. If any one remembers any information please email me. Thanks

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James S Rose

Comments: My great uncle, James Rose, was killed in action at Kunu Ri on November 29, 1950. I know little of him or his time in the service, and I was wondering if anyone had served with or knew him. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

Keywords: Cpl. Rose, Pvt. Rose, Kunu Ri

my uncle alden

Comments: he was my uncle.i was born august 1952 and was priveledged enough to carry his name.i only regret i was never able to meet him.

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William Thurmond Rowland

Comments: Looking for information on my brother CPL. William Thurmond Rowland. KIA Feb. !2, 1951. The family never received his dogtags or personal belongings. Does anyone have any information? He was from McNairy, Tennessee at the time. Some of the information that we did get said he was buried in Korea, but then his body was shipped back to the states and we had a funeral here in his hometown. He was buried at Campground Cementery,in Tippah County MS. Our mother is still living at 98, and she has always wondered if he was really killed or perhaps a POW. Her days are numbered and her health is declining.

Keywords: "Tuffy"

Company A, 38th Infantry reg 2nd Infantry division

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my uncle. His name was Rudolph Gacobelli PFC. Missing in action in Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division, 38th Infantry Regiment. Please fill free to e - mail me. Thank you. Eugene U.S. ARMY Veteran.

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SFC Thomas Gerard Carr -- Did Anyone Know Him?

Comments: I would very much appreciate knowing something -- anything about him.

He was captured at The Battle of Chosin Resevoir. Perhaps taken to Camp 5.

Thank you, Cathy Carr Van Eck Michigan cathyannve@yahoo.com

Keywords: Soldier: GERARD THOMAS CARR Date of birth; Jan. 8, 1925, Caucasian Date of loss; December 2, 1950, POW Company M, 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division

SEARCH

Comments: I'M LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO MAY REMEMBER MY FATHER . HIS NAME WAS CARLO ANTICH , HE WAS A SQUAD LEADER . HE WAS IN THE 2ND DIVISION , 38TH INFANTRY . HE COULDNT SPEAK GOOD ENGLISH . HE WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR, AND BRONZE STAR.

Keywords: HIS NICKNAME WAS SPAGHETTI, HE FOUGHT ON KIM ILL SUNG RIDGE , THE PUNCH BOWL .

CO H 38TH IR

Comments: Anyone with info regarding H CO during this time period would be appreciated. I have very little recollection of the events of this time. I do remember the 2BN was awarded a special citation which was known as Spearheaders and was white painted on numerious rocks. I would like to know a little about the events as all I can remember is that I was there.

Keywords: CO H 1952-1953

Comments: My brother, Cpl. James H. Dier ER15295986 was killed at Heartbreak Ridge on October 9, 1951, He was with Company K, 38th Inf. Reg. Division 2, We have no idea what happened to him and would like to know of anyone who might have known him. He was over there a little over a month when he got killed. His nickname was Jim.

Keywords: Cpl. James H. Dier ER15295986. He was killed at Heart break Ridge on Oct. 9, 1951. He was with Company K, 38th Inf. Reg. Division 2.

CPL Jay J. Gannon from Yonkers, NY

Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have known my uncle Jay. He was a wonderful guy. A one of a kind. He was the kind of guy that would send flowers anonomously to the girls who did not have boyfriends. He was the uncle I never knew. I was born almost twenty years after he died. He was my father's twin brother and best friend. Unfortunately, my father passed away, but I was lucky to have had twenty five years with him. He rarely talked about his brother. I can only imagine the loss. I too have a brother..an older one. I would greatly appreciate any information about my uncle Jay...He was initially MIA in 1950 and later KIA..Any help would be greatly appreciated..Many thanks and Whoooa!

Keywords: I am looking for anyone who might have known my uncle Jay. He was a wonderful guy. A one of a kind. He was the kind of guy that would send flowers anonomously to the girls who did not have boyfriends. He was the uncle I never knew. I was born almost twenty years after he died. He was my father's twin brother and best friend. Unfortunately, my father passed away, but I was lucky to have had twenty five years with him. He rarely talked about his brother. I can only imagine the loss. I too have a brother..an older one. I would greatly appreciate any information about my uncle Jay...He was initially MIA in 1950 and later KIA..Any help would be greatly appreciated..Many thanks and Whoooa!

Friends of Vincent Peter Kafton Or Bud

Comments: Hello, I'm Bud's(Vincent) Great-Niece Carrie Martin I just want to get to know the men who might have served with him.. Looking forward to hearing from you.. Thank you

Keywords: His Nickname was BUD, he was a corporal when he died

38TH INF , DELTA CO , PHOTO'S

Comments: I have set up a web site to share photo's

and stories of the 38th Inf Reg

My Father served in Delta Co ,1949-1951

Please stop by and add something .

Bill Keough

http://thirtyeighthinfantryregiment.familytreeguide.com/tree_index.php

Keywords: 38th Inf reg , Ft Lewis , Photo's 1949

Looking for Information on Carl Dell Bouknight

Comments: I am looking for any information on my grandfather. He was stationed at Fort Lewis in 1948 and was from Dallas Texas. I am looking to find the location of his grave. He was born in 1927 and I think died in 1982 (I can't find any death records). If you know of date of death or location of grave I would really like to know. thank you for your help.

Keywords: Carl Dell Bouknight

Looking for Cap Cassey S3 2nd bat

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Keywords: Looking for Cap Cassey from S1 2nd Bat Hg came out of north Korea to gather He went to S3 after that lost contact with him after that

Harvel Stooksberry

Comments: I was looking for anyone who may have info on my uncle, Harvel (AKA Marshall) Stooksberry who served in Korea in 1950 and KIA in February 1951. Please e-mail any memories etc. Thanks.

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KOREA 1951 POW Lankford Lee Whitman

Comments: Anyone ever hear of Lee Whitman?

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came as a cook/then ran the show as a >grunt cherrie-buck<

Comments: LIVED IN THE RED QUONSAT HUT AT REAR OF CO. AREA WITH POT HILL DIRECTLY BEHIND US. SSG. WEST WAS NCOIC AT THIS TIME OF THE MESS_HALL,HE COULD BE FUNNIER THAN RICHARD PRYOR,january 1976----february 1977

someone may even remember alittle chaos in the ville'seems all the hookers down at the bars were seeing lots of colors and trails,,,,,oooooops

Keywords: SGT.LEE, SGT. JIMMY LEE,SPOON,CHERRIE BUCK a grunt !!

KOREA 1952 B CO 38 REG 2 ID

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Keywords: I was at Old Baldy, Pork Chop, etc. Was wounded on T-Bone Dec 23, 1952

Robert Tromans, CO. A., 38th INF. REGT. SECOND INF. DIV.

Comments: Hoping to hear from anybody who knew my father, Robert Tromans. He was from Detroit. Served 1949 - 1951. He had a lot of stories, that were hard for him to tell, also a lot of stories of better times. Seems he lost a lot of his buddies at Kuni Ri roadblock.

Keywords: Robert Tromans, Co A , 38th inf. regt., Second inf. division.

Old Baldy C Co. 38th INF Regt. 2nd ID

Comments: My Father Cecil Prater from St. Louis, Mo. needs help in making a claim to the VA. He suffered severe damage to his ear drum during his time on old Baldy during the war. Now at age 75 he needs names of someone who served with him to back his story of the loud noises he suffered during the attacks he was involved in during that time period. Anyone who remembers him please contact us.

Keywords: OLD BALDY PorkChop Hill Charlie Co. 38th Inf Regt. 3rd PLT 1951-?

Looking for Robert R. Wiggle

Comments: I just found out that Robert Wiggle (US 55002856)was in Bean Camp with my uncle (Kenneth E. Wood also known as Tim Wood) when he passed away. When Mr. Wiggle was returned, he was interviewd and said that he saw my uncle die from malnutrition....I would really like to locate him and speak to him if at all possible!!! If anyone knows him, please contact me. Thanks so much!!!

Keywords: Kenneth E. Wood...often went by Tim Wood. He was in the 15th Field Artillery Battalion with the 2nd Division.

Anyone knew Loy Joseph Bearchild

Comments: That is all I know from my real sister and mother Doris Wells.

Keywords: I am checking for my real dad as I was adopted if anyone knew of Loy Joseph Bearchild. He was processed through Fort Lewis WA and also returned here. I believe he was enlisted however had a way as I am told of getting into trouble because of the war and did not do that well with what he saw over there. I think he was a sgt a couple times however got broke back to enlisted a number of times. He did go AWOL in Korea and ended up in Japan and was sent back to the States. He spent some time at Fort Lewis before he was discharged. He was in the 82nd Airborne and then transfered to Fort Lewis and do not know what his unit was that he was sent over with.

Hill 472

Comments: Served in Korea 1951 - 1952. Would love to hear from anyone who was in Co L, 38th IR (Rock of the Marn) and remembers Compond 76 on Ko-gee-do and Hill 472 in Jan 1952.

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Old Baldy 20 sept 1952

Comments: Looking for anyone that was with the 38th Inf Reg, 2nd Inf Div that was at Old Baldy during sept 1952, My brother was KIA on 20 Sept 1952. Would like to talk with anyone in the retake of Old Baldy. My brother was PFC Algrit H. Raney KIA on Old Baldy. I'm his brother. I retired from the Army in 1996. I was 6 yrs old when my brother Algrit was KIA on Old Baldy on Sept 20 1952. Myself, I spent 2-tours in Veit Nam. I want to talk to some that knew my brother during the retake of Old Baldy.

Keywords: Old Baldy Sept 1952

Old Baldy 20 Sept 1952

Comments: My brother PFC Algrit H. Raney was KIA on this date. I would like to find what his comapany and battalion was and the battles they fought, also what medals my brother had.I was 6 yrs old when he was KIA at Old Baldy.

Keywords: 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Old Baldy 20 Sept 1952

Walter Couch

Comments: I was there at the time when Cpl Couch was missing

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PFC Roy Willis Matthews

Comments: Today is Memorial Day, 29-May-2006, and I'm preparing to visit the "National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific" to pay respects to my uncle, Roy Willis Matthews, and to the many others who served our great country. PFC Roy Matthews was killed in action on 25-May-1951 and while his remains were never returned to our family, his name is "etched in stone" and provides another way for us to remember him. His unit was in L Co., 3/38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. If anyone has any information regarding my uncle or historical information about the conflicts that he may have been involved with, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks and God Bless America!

Keywords: Roy Willis Matthews L Co., 3/38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division

MIA Army - E CO 38 INF RGT 2 INF DIV Pfc Delmar Schowengerdt

Comments: Posting for My uncle, Delmar Schowengerdt, reported MIA on Warsaw Hill in the vicnity of Samichon, north Korea on March 21-22nd 1953 while removing wounded personnel, his group was overrun by chinese. Any info of this area, time frame, anything would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Warsaw Hill, Samichon, North Korea, March 21 1953, March 22 1953

Bill Henry

Comments: Looking for others members I served with in Korea 1953-54

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Major Sherman W Ensley

Comments: My father passed away when I was 16. I am very interested in learning more about his service. If you have knoweledge of, or served with my father would you please contact me. Kevin A. Ensley, Email kushland@att.net

Keywords: Company H, 38th Infantry Regiment, Second Infantry Division, Korea 1951 First Lieutenant Sherman W. Ensley

D CO 38TH FT LEWIS PHOTO'S

Comments: Here is A link to A 2meg zip file, Photo's of Soldiers From Delta CO 1949 Ft Lewis WA .

Have A look . I would Like to get some names to go along with the faces .

http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=101577

Bill Keough

Keywords: FT Lewis , Photo's , 1949 .

I served in 2Inf div 38 th Inf. 1951-1952

Comments: I entered This info for my dad and will give him any info received. My name is Keith McDonald

Keywords: Mac Old Baldy hill 1062 T-Bone aera Alligstor Jaw Three Sisters White Horse Mountain. Pork Chop Hill.

Looking for Friends of Co. D 38th Infantry 2nd division

Comments: I am writing for my dad, Hobert Chapman, who would like to contact from anyone from D co. 38 Infantry regiment 2nd infantry division

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MIA Korea, 38th Inf : Rudolph J. Lambert

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Keywords: LAMBERT KOREAN WAR MIA/POW. Looking for a living descendant of RUDOLPH J LAMBERT ,38 INF RGT. Any information on what happened to this man would be appreciated.

Hello

Comments: Don't remember much, Norman Dupont, Paul Warrener, Yong Dong Po.

Keywords: wounded August 28,1952 T-Bone Ridge

cpl Vance Ringling 38th reg.,L co.,2nd div.

Comments: any information would be appreciated

Keywords: captured by chinese, escaped, wounded

Looking for anyone who served with Arlys I. Roberts ,KIA 10-07-51

Comments: My mother recently gave me the personal effects from my uncle who was KIA near Mundung-ni in Oct.,1951.I am trying to find out how I can obtain any medals he may have earned while serving(I only have his purple heart)so I can display them along with his service photo in remembrance of him.Any info on how I can do this would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Arlys I.Roberts,PFC ,CO.G,38TH INF.

Comments: I am submitting this for my brother in law , Ignacio Zaragoza. Mike Covel 520-297-5152, Tucson Az. 85742

Keywords: I am looking for information regarding the details and circumstances that documented my actions for recieving the Silver Star combat award. A comic book was also created to tell my story and would like to find a copy for my family.

CPL Jerome E. McClure

Comments: Hello, My name is Jerome McClure, I was named after my Great Uncle Jerome. He died in North Korea in 1951. I don't know much about him and I don't know what he was like, I'm only 17. I guess I am just looking for someone who did know him. Please contact me.

-Jerome E. McClure

Keywords: Mason County

Walter Ray Couch

Comments: Looking for anyone that might have known my uncle, Walter Ray Couch, from Texas. Family has received conflicting information regarding my uncle. Some info says he MIA and some says died while in captivity as a POW. His missing date was shown to be Nov 29, 1950.

Keywords: pow, mia

The Crow Brothers

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NEED YOUR HELP

Comments: A COL HANES TOLD MY CAPT BROWNELL I GOT BRONZE STAR FOR CARRING 2 BOXES OFGERNADES TO I CO. WHICH WAS BEING OVERRUN BY CHINESE. MAY 17 OR 18 1951.OUR BATTL. WAS SURROUNDED FOR 3 DAYS BEFORE WE BROKED OUT . K CO. WAS LAST TO GET BACK TO MAIN LINE. TEN DAYS LATER THE 28TH MAY IWAS WOUNDED AND SENT BACK TO STATES. NEVER GOT B. STAR AND ALL MY RECORDS DESTROYED IN FIRE ST LOUIS MO. IVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR THIS MEDAL FOR LAST 25 YEARS. IF SOME ONE REMEMBERS ME PLEASE HELP

Keywords: BUNKER HILL OR HILL 800 KOREAN WAR 1951

Photo Of James S. Murray

Comments: If anyone viewing this is a survivor please take a look at this picture.

Copy and paste the web address below into your browser.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/misska0s/JamesS.jpg

If you have any information or knew my Uncle Jim please contact us ASAP!!

Thank You!

Keywords: Photo of James S. Murray HQ CO 3 BN 38 INF RGT 2 INF DIV

Trying To Find James Samuel Murray

Comments: A group recently contacted our family advising that my mother (James S. Murray's sister) was needed to provide DNA.

Our family has always felt in our hearts that he could possibly still be alive. We recently found this website and we were wondering if there was anyone out there that might have any information on my Uncle Jim or if anyone knew him while in Korea. We would love to hear from anyone that might know anything about him or had pictures or just was in the same unit and remembers him. Please contact us by phone, address or email. Thank You!!

The Family of James S. Murray (written by: Debbie Reed)

Keywords: James Samuel Murray PFC-E3 HQ CO 3 BN INF RGT 2 INF DIV ARMY Serv No. ER15237352 MOS:02745 POW: Feb. 13, 1951 (listed)

Korea

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LOOKING FOR NAME ADAM SMAGALA CO.I 38TH INFANTRY REGIMENT

Comments: I AM TRYING TO HELP MY BROTHER ADAM WHO IS A FORMER MEMBER OF CO.I 38TH INFANTRY REGIMENT ATTACHED TO THE 2ND DIVISION HE IS LOOKING FOR SOME NAMES OF COMRADES THAT SERVED WITH HIM,

Keywords: CO.M 71ST INFANTRY REGIMENT -44TH DIVISION

CAPTAIN LOUIS KIMMEL COMPANY B?, 38IR, 2ID 10-11-51

Comments: I received my fathers Silver Star description(or General Order 713?). On the same micro-fiche document, dated 11-13-51, was a description of the award for Capt. Louis E. Kimmel. If you are a family memeber I will be happy to send it to you. My e-mail is attached.

Keywords: Entered the Military from Oklahoma.

Looking for a list of the casualtys from the 38th infantry regiment during June - July of the year 1

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Keywords: Hill# 98; Hill# called the Hook Hill# Called Papasan Hill# Pikes peak 597.9

Looking for any person served with me G Co

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Keywords: Sgt Myers

Looking for anyone from 38th infantry regimen A compnay 3rd platoon from 1949-1951 Robert Troman esp

Comments: My father in law is looking for friends from his company. Please help

Keywords: Looking, for, anyone, from, 38th, infantry, regimen, A company, 3rd platoon, from, 1949-1951, Robert Troman, us army,

Lawrence H. Bartley~KIA Feb.12th, 1951

Comments: My wife's uncle was Pvt. Lawrence H. Bartley who was KIA on Feb. 12th, 1951 in South Korea, he was with the 38th Inf. Regt.~~2nd Inf. Div. He was formerly with the HQ & SV Co., 63rd Hvy. Tank Bn. around 1950. He was 21 years old at time of his death but looked more like 16 and a small guy at 5'-6" and 147 lbs but was tough as hand~wrought naiLs. My wife would love to find any of his former buddies, friends, or anyone that may remember him, he was from Frankfort, Indiana and was a very likable fella with a great sense of humor and was fond of the ladies and alcohol and a good time and was as his sister commented many times "not afraid of anyone or anything"

Keywords: Lawrence Harrison Bartley, 38th Inf.Regt., 2nd Inf. Div., Indiana, 63rd hvy tank bn, KIA 2/12/51,

1/38th K co

Comments: Looking for info for my father. He was a K co replacement in Sept of '51 while the 2nd was on Heartbreakridge. He recieved a purpleheart that winter '51-52'while on night patrol after attending radio school and joining H co. All his records were destroyed in the St Louis fire of service records(70s?) and his personal records destroyed by fire also in '83 at home. He only recently will say much about Korea and memory fails names and dates. He has 3 bronze stars. The night patrol is really still difficult to talk about.I would appreciate any that served w/ K or H at that time responding. Thank you.

Keywords: heartbreak ridge KoJeDo

DALE D. CROW OR DAVID F. CROW

Comments: My dad Eugene Crow is the brother to David F. Crow and cousin to Dale D. Crow. They also had a brother Richard Crow in the service with them.

Keywords: hill 285

M/Sgt (T) Ardent R. FaJohn, Co A

Comments: My father, M/Sgt Ardent R. FaJohn, passed away on October 1, 2005. He was a platoon leader with Company A from November 1952 - September, 1953. I'm interested in corresponding with anyone who knew him or served with him during this period of time during the Korean Conflict. I'm especially interested in learning how he earned his 3 Bronze Stars.

Keywords: Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division

SGT Roland Clatterbuck I co 2/38 2ID

Comments: Anyone know Roland Clatterbuck. MIA 13 Feb 51. L company 3/38 2ID. I am his nephew looking for any info about that fateful day.

Keywords: L company 3/38

ANYONE KNOW MY GRANDPA

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Keywords: i am looking to talk to anyone that knows anything about my grandfather who served in the korean war. His name was Robert C. Paffhausen. Anyone that could help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Son Of a Korean POW - George Matta

Comments: MY father was a Hero in my Mind. All the men also who died and fought to keep our freedom. I am truley blessed that I was able to know my father. God bless Him I miss him to this day! And God bless All of You!

Jimmy J Matta Converse, TX

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2ND INF. 38TH INF.DIV. E-CO.

Comments: He Was In The 2nd Inf,Div. 38th Inf,Unit E Co.

Keywords: Looking For Any One Who Knew My Brother Sgt,Howard F.Smith,,Captured On 11/26/50 Died In POW Camp-5 01/31/51

1st battalion 38th Inf. 1953-54

Comments: MY Father Enzo F. Klinner Jr. was In Korea from Feb. 1953- Feb 1954, He passed away Oct. 31st 1992- Looking at his Records of assignments it lists- 28Feb53, Platoon Leader, Co.A 38th Inf.- 10Jul53, S3 Hq. 1st Battalion 38th Inf. FECOM- 11Oct53,CO, Co.B 38th Inf. - 4Jan54,S-3 Hq,1st Battalion,38th Inf.- I believe this is all with the 2nd Division from what I gather from other Info. I am trying to put togther a history of my fathers Military Career to pass on to future Generations of my Family, If you knew of or Knew him, please contact me. Thank you, Gina Klinner Colbert email- ginathrift@aol.com

Keywords: Klinner 1953 1954 Co.B 1st Battalion, Co.A 2nd division

THE RIVER AND THE GAUNTLET

Comments: THE FOUR OF US HELD THE HILL BY OURSELF FOR MORE THAN 6 HOURS. THE ONLY REASON WE LEFT WAS BECAUSE WE RUN OUT OF AMMO AND GRENADES.WHEN WE JUMP OUT OF FOX HOLE AND WENT DOWN THE BACH OF THE HILL,WENT I GOT DOWN THE THE OTHER THREE NEVER SHOW UP.MY QUESTION IS ARE THESE STILL LIVING OR WERE THEY KILLED THAT DAY. MY OTHER CONCERN IS,I WAS AWARDED THE SILVER THAT NEXT DAY,BUT NEVER RECIEVED IT.AT AIDE STATION ,THE MAJOR SAID I WOULD RECIEVE MY MEDAL THE NEXT DAY,BUT NEXT MORNING I WAS SHIPPED BACK TO MY COMPANY. SO WHAT CAN I DO TO GET IT,55 YEARS LATER.

Keywords: PAGES 152,153 OF THE RIVER AND THE GAUNTLET,LIST THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY FOUR MEN,THE ARE CPL GLENN .L DILL,PFC COLIN HULSE,A ROK PRIVATE AND RAYMOND W BAUMBACH OF L CO.

2nd.inf.div.38th.regt combat team.mwwst

Comments: Never made it to korea.In 1946 and 1947,our outfit had the pleasure of training in the mountains of colorado.In the summer time, we took mountain training,and in the winter,we took ski training at cooper hill,and at camp hale,Our outfit was unknown to the country,for secuirity reasons.And to this day,they still say we didn't exist.We were training for a trip to russia,because we thought they were going to de

clare war on us.Was discharged after the ski training,in 1947.WE do have a web site. (38th Mountaineers)

Keywords: 2nd inf.div.38th.regt.combat team,camp carson colodado

Jack Newport's buddies, Pia Ria

Comments: We lost our beloved brother, Charles John (Jack) Newport August 27, 1951 at Pia Ri, Korea at age 23. I would like to contact any who remember him. Especially the nice soldier who came to Jack's funeral from the south. Our family was so consumed with grief that none of us had the sense to reach out to him. It has plagued me for over 50 years. Who was that nice kid?

Jack endeared himself to everyone with his sense of humor and fun.

I have a great photo of him and a buddy while at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Sure would like to know who he is.

Jack's home town was Belvidere, IL

Keywords: Jack, Jackson Army Pia Ri, Korea 38 INF 2 INF DIV

medical co. 38th inf. regiment

Comments: I served w/ the medical co. 38th inf. from may 52 to june 53, i was on ko gee do island for three months where i joined the 38th and in aug52 loaded up on a LST and went to inchon and to old baldy, i just wonder if anyone out there may have served in the medics then i have no contact of any buddies or veterns . Capt Hoaganson was co. com. then and capt Shelley was next in comand, i was at the collecting sta. and was a mechanic for the motor pool and later worked at 3rd bat. aid station. anyone that was there and can remember please contact me i would love to hear from you God Bless

Keywords: Kogeedo Island and old baldy

medical co. 38th inf. regiment

Comments: I served w/ the medical co. 38th inf. from may 52 to june 53, i was on ko gee do island for three months where i joined the 38th and in aug52 loaded up on a LST and went to inchon and to old baldy, i just wonder if anyone out there may have served in the medics then i have no contact of any buddies or veterns . Capt Hoaganson was co. com. then and capt Shelley was next in comand, i was at the collecting sta. and was a mechanic for the motor pool and later worked at 3rd bat. aid station. anyone that was there and can remember please contact me i would love to hear from you God Bless

Keywords: Kogeedo Island and old baldy

Donald C. Connett

Comments: Donald Cresley Connett Polk County, Iowa MIA Janauary 12, 1952 – Declared Dead No dogtags, no body.

I am looking for information regarding the events surrounding the wounding/casualties of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division on 1-12-1952. My family has been looking for information on my uncle, Donny Connett, for over 50 years. Our success has been negligible. the records fire did not help-some records indicate 1-12-51, and some indicate December 1951! If you have any tales of what happened on that day to produce so many casualties, I would greatly appreciate an email- I would also provide a “snail-mail” address for copies of any paperwork or photographs surrounding these events. Any information received will be posted online for all to see, unless requested NOT to be.

Also, Donny has or had a daughter that nobody can seem to locate. Nobody knows if his mother is still alive or not. Either of these two ladies should contact the US government- Donny’s remains may already have been recovered, but there is no way to know without a sample of his DNA (lock of hair, etc) OR DNA from his mother’s side of the family. Please contact me if you have any information regarding them, too.

Keywords: MIA Janauary 12, 1952 2nd Inf Div 38th Inf Reg

Looking for info

Comments: Hello, I am looking for information and friends of my Uncle Cecil A. Newman of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was KIA on July 18,1953 in North Korea. He was from Richmond, IN and was a Sergeant at the time of his passing. I would like to know more about the battle he was involved in and any other details about his time in N. Korea. Thankyou for your service to our country and response. David Newman

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Up-date on email- address

Comments: Just wanted to up-date my email address just in case someone will want some info not too much to give anymore, have a hard time remembering a lot of stuff.

Keywords: Co.F, 38th Inf. Regt. 2nd. I.D.--- March,1951- Dec.1952 Gold town Bloodyridge Heartbreak Ridg May Massacre-----Hill 710 Mountain 1179 The Punchbowel

38th Inf Reg In Books / A short history

Comments: My Father Jim Keough Served with D CO From 1948 At Ft Lewis ,Thru the Guantlets .

I notice a lot a folks wanting to know what happend to there reletives .

9. Military Service; Jun 1950; Fort Lewis , Washington. 1st BN ,38th Infantry Regiment T.O.E 1/38 th Infantry Battalion Authorized manpower strength 850-950 . Headquarters Company Pioneer - Ammunition Platoon Transportation section Supply section Communications section Intelligence - Reconnaissance Section Medical Detachment 1/38 th Battalion Headquarters Company A , Rifle Company B , Rifle Company C , Rifle Company Infantry Company authorized manpower strength 203 Men .45 caliber pistols .30 caliber carbines, M1 rifles, . 30 caliber Bar's (Browning automatic rifles) .30 caliber light machine guns , (3 ) 57-mm mortars (3) 57- mm recoiless rifles (3) 3.5 inch rocket launchers D , Heavy Weapons Company The Heavy weapons company authorized manpower strength is 166 Men 81- mm Mortars , 75 -mm recoilless rifles .50 caliber machine guns .30 caliber water cooled machine guns .

10. Military Combat; Abt 7 Aug 1950; Naktong perimeter, Republic of Korea. The 38 Inf Regiment 2nd Infantry Division, set sail in August of 1950, From Tacom ,Washington . Arrived in Pusan, Korea , at night and were immediately deployed to the ,Naktong bulg of the Pusan perimeter.

11. Military Combat; 1 Sep 1950; Naktong perimeter, Republic of Korea. In Mortal Combat "The Pusan Perimeter" page 165 By John Tolan, Elements of The North Koreans 2nd, 7th, and 10th Divisions , secretly cross the Naktong river , and split the The U.S. 2nd Division in two , attacking in between the 9th and 35th Inf Regiments of the 2nd ID.

12. Military Combat; 18 Sep 1950; Naktong perimeter, Republic of Korea. A Battalion of the 38th Inf Regiment, Cross the Naktong river, with tanks artillery and mortars , beginning of the break out of Pusan. From the forgotten war by Clay Blair Naktong Bulge Page 283-284 To the north of the 23d George Peploe's 38th Infantry, the bulk of which had not yet seen much heavy fighting and which was therefore still at nearly full strength, continued to have good luck.

On September 16 and 17 the 2/38, commanded by James Skeldon, also drove straight through to the Naktong . On the following day , September 18 , Keiser authorized Peploe to send Skeldon across the river and , if possible , establish a bridgehead. Skeldon crossed with ease in assault boats , achieving temporary fame of sorts by becoming the " first " unit of Eighth Army to cross the Naktong . On September 19 Peploe enlarged the bridgehead with the addition of Everett Stewart's 3/38.

The 1/38, commanded by William P. Keleher, thirty-nine, remained east of the river, keeping a wary eye to the west, where the puzzling do-nothing NKPA 10th Division was deployed.

13. Military Combat; 24 Oct 1950; Republic Of Korea. The Eighth Army Crosses the Chongchon river,

14. Military Combat; 2 Nov 1950; Republic Of Korea. Chinese , Army attacks U.S. 2nd ID pushing them back across the Chongchon river.

15. Military Combat; 23 Nov 1950; Republic Of Korea.

The Chongchon , The River and the Gauntlet by S.L.A MARSHALL "To the right of the 38th the ROK II corps have been riven wide ,

its formation scattered ,its men driven south in panicflight . The 38th , already under full attack from the north , was now having to reform its right wing to parry the major blow expected from the east . Terrorized South Korean soldiers were drifting back through its lines . It was difficult to tell an attacking enemy from a fleeing friend . Within the 38th regiment on the first day of battle, the blows delt by the enemy fell heaviest upon Able, Fox, George, and Love Companies. This was pure happenstance determined by the geography of the battlefield. The Chinese colummns came forward in the darkness via the footpaths and streambeds, feeling for the American positions . In There groping they missed some units altogether . Others were struck a glancing blow . Still others were met head-on with full shock . The 38th had got to its phase line in the late evening of 23 November, Third Battalion on the right , First on the left , and Second in reserve. Northward from First Battalion's front , a narrow valley wound through the ridges, the trench of the Peangyong-chong, tributary of the Chongchon. It was next this stream that the worst hurts of the regiment were to be suffered in the hours immediatley ahead.

16. Military Combat; 24 Nov 1950; Republic Of Korea.

The U.S. Eighth Army Attacks North towards the Yalu river.

17. Military Combat; 25 Nov 1950; Republic Of Korea.

Chinese Communist troops in North Korea numbered 300,000. Late in November, across the snow that heralded a harsh North Korean winter, the Chinese struck. Attacking largely at night, the Chinese--though they suffered tremendous casualties--rapidly dislodged the Eighth Army and X Corps.

18. Military Combat; 26 Nov 1950; Republic Of Korea. Disaster and Retreat From the Forgotten War (Clay Blair ) Page 447 When the Chinese attacked Peploe's 38th Infantry, Jack Rodarm's Alpha Company , which had been sent ahead to scout, was still bivouacked well forward of the regiment . The CCF ,( Chinese Communist forces ) hit A, Company first , inflicting thirty-one casualties ( five dead ). Fortunately for Rodarm the CCF paused to loot Alpha Company's abandoned gear. Granted this respite , the survivors filtered back through the hills to Skeldon's 2/38 positions and later reassembled in the rear . But nearly half his company was missing. By this time Skeldon's 2/38 was under severe CCF attack. In the initial onslaught Skeldon's George Company was overwhelmed , losing 104 of 160 Men. However , his Fox Company, holding a strong position on a hill and reinforced by reserves from Echo Company , deflected the waves of Chinese and , after a harrowing night fight ,survived mostly intact. On the right of Skeldon , Harold Maixner's 3/38 , the easternmost of the American Battalions in Eighth Army , was also massively hit . The Main blow fell on Love Company , which was not only holding a position in the line but also providing security for the 3/38 CP (command post ). The CCF quickly overran L Company's position , forcing Maixner to withdraw his CP rearward . In the Initial onslaught , L Company was devastated , losing 110 of it's 200 Men . Maixner survived, but his battalion staff also sustained heavy casualties. Oddly, Maixner's other two rifle companies, I and K , holding down the extreme right flank of the 2d Division, were untouched. However landline communications to I and K companies were lost during the night , neither Maixner nor Peploe could learn anything about there status. By daylight Peploe was deeply concerned . During the night four of his nine rifle companies ( A,G,F, And L) had been hard hit, and another ( B ),attempting to reinforce the line, sideswiped. Having received no word from I and K Companies, he concluded that they probably been lost.

19. Military Combat; 30 Nov 1950; Republic Of Korea. Running The Gauntlets: Bloody retreat,

From John Tolands , " In Mortal Combat " November30 was another bad day for the Eighth Army .

At dawn Keiser's 2nd Division was still held up by the roadblock south of Kunu-ri, and his combat elements had been reduced to 600 exhausted , frozen men. Keiser outlined to his commanders the final withdrawal to Pyongyang . By early afternoon the Chinese held six miles of the road with some forty machine guns, ten mortars and numerous infantrymen . Those who survived the six mile gauntlet had to go through a defile that had become a graveyard, That was clogged with trucks and tanks.

20. Military Combat; 30 Nov 1950; Republic Of Korea.

The Guantlet from Kunu to Sunchon The Forgotten War Pages 482-497 Peploe's 38th Infantry had mounted up. The march order was : Skeldon's 2/38 (220 Men) would ride on about a dozen Sherman tanks in the Vanguard, prepaired to dismount and deal with roadblocks that might be encounterd ; Maixner's 3/38 (63 Men ) would come next in line, crowded into about a dozen jeeps; Keleher's 1/38 (275 Men) would bring up the rear. Because of the shortage of vehicles , most of the 1/38 would ride on vehicles of the Division Artillery Headquarters, which was in the column immediately behind the 38th Infantry . Maixner's men would provide infantry protection for the Artillery Last in the long battered column came division artillery, with Keleher's scatterd 1/38 deployed on its forwardmost trucks and tractors. The 1/38 th lost a quarter of its strength, sixty-eight men. The surviving elements of the 2d Division contiued south to Pyongyang, thence to Munsan ,below the Imjin river . The head count on December 1 was shocking , the 2d Division had incurred 33 percent casualties (4,940 ) the vast majority in the last few days of November. George Peploe's 38th 1,075 .

21. Military Combat; 5 Feb 1951; Republic Of Korea. Wonju Roudup / Counter attacks . The Forgotten War ( Clay Blair) Page 687 The 38th Infantry was to play an important role in these forthcoming operations.

It had a new commander . Colonel John Coughlin former XO . Ned Almond And the X corps staff fragmented the 38th Infantry . Bill Keleher's 1/38 had been orderd well forward to support the ROK 8th Division . Almond orderd Coughlin to send two of his three remaining battalions far forward . The dutch Battalion to Hoensong and Harold Maixner's 3/38 farther forword yet to a road crossing for miles north of Hoengsong. These deployments scattered the battalions of the 38th Infantry,north to south along the Hongchon-Wonju road. The sudden and total destruction of the ROK 8th Division seriously imperiled the forces from Nick Ruffner's 2d Division that were directly supporting it under X corps control . Principally John Kieth's 15th FAB , Bill Keleher's 1/38 , and two small armor-infantry teams from the 38th and 9th Infantry . it also endangerd the other Battalions of 38th , Harold Maixner's 3/38 , dug in four miles north of Hoengsong , and the Dutch Battalion in Hoengsong. When the 8th ROK Division ceased to exist , The CCF swarmed through the dark behind the American support forces and threw up roadblocks, on the Hoengsong-Hongchon highway , thereby " trapping " Keith's 15 FAB, and Keleher's 1/38 well north of Maixner's 3/38 .

22. Military Combat; 12 Feb 1951; Republic Of Korea. Wonju / Gauntlet . The Forgotten war ( Clay Blair ) pages 685-690 It was another ghastly ordeal . Keleher's 1/38 infantry led the way south, desperately trying to blast a path for the twenty-three towed howitzers and the scores of supply trucks and other vehicles . In this effort Keleher's B and C companies and the truck drivers were cut to ribbons. Shortly after dawn on February 12 the battered column reached Maixner's 3/38 perimeter above Hoengsong . But as it turned out, there was little comfort to be found there . Swarms of CCF were attacking th 3/38 and had blocked the road sooth to Hoengsong . Keith , Keleher, and Maixner circled the wagons in Maixner's perimeter .Keith's artillery firing point-blank into the ranks of the attacking CCF. Nick Ruffner refused Coughlin permission to send his reserve 2/38 forward from Wonju to help . Having already sustained 289 casualties, Keleher's 1/38 again led the way south . However ,about a half mile below the 3/38 perimeter , Keleher encountered a wall of CCF which immobilized the 1/38 for four full hours . With darkness approaching , X corps ordered Maixner's 3/38 to withdraw from its perimeter and join the 1/38 and fight south . Meanwhile X Corps sent forward from Hoengsong an armor-infantry team, built around G Company of the 187th Airborne RCT . It broke through the CCF and reached the combined 1/38 and 3/38 at 7:00 P.M. When all the 2d Division support forces finally reached Wonju, the casualties to them and the Dutch Battalion were reckoned to be a disastrous 1,769. Keleher's 1/38 , Maixner's 3/38 and Keith's 15th FAB had incurred the majority of the casualties. Both Infantry Battalions, the 2d Division historian wrote, were " Shattered" But Keleher and Maixner both survived this second gauntlet . Revised Casualty list ( 9 March 1951 ) for this action . 1,537 ; 99 killed ; 490 wounded ; 948 missing.

23. Military Combat; 14 Feb 1951; Republic Of Korea. Wonju Shoot Forgotten war ( Clay Blair ) pages 693-696 John Coughlin's 38th infantry , Frank Bowen's 187th RCT and Baker's 2/17 , Plus all the artillery that could be brought to bear, would make the strongest possible stand at Wonju to blunt the CCF. By the morning of February 13 all surviving X Corps forces north of Wonju had withdrawn into defensive positions near the town . Ned Almond placed all forces at Wonju, including the artillery, under the command of the 2d Division ADC, George Stewart . The CCF mounted the onward attack on the Wonju garrison during the early hours of February 14 . Two full CCF divisions (197th and 198th ) of the Sixty-sixth Army spearheaded the assault, attacking due south from Hoengsong along the Som River, reinforced by elements of the CCF 119th and 120th divisions of the Fortieth Army, attacking from the northwest . The 38th and 187th Airborne regiments, holding good defensive positions in high ground north of Wonju , met the attack head-on . By dawn all the American and Dutch infantry was furiously engaged in close bitter fighting. Every available artillery piece in the 2nd Division and supporting corps artillery was laid upon the marching mass of men . Thunderous barrages roared across the hills as tons of shrapnel poured into the plodding troops . Still they came marching into the rain of death, heedless of the carnage around them. The " Wonju shoot " of February 14 proved to be a decisive victory . Some 5,000 CCF troops lay dead on the battlefield ; probably three times that number had been wounded . The four CCF assault Divisions had been shattered. Stewart , Coughlin, and the men they commanded never received the great credit they deserved.

24. Military Combat; 17 May 1951; Republic Of Korea. No Name Line The Forgotten War (Clay Blair ) pages 876-879 Masses of CCF troops of the Fifteenth and Sixtieth armies ( six divisions of about 60,000 men ) simultaneously struck of Nick Ruffner's 2d Division. Those units which were hardest hit initially were Lloyd Jenson's 2/23, serving as the core Infantry of Task Force Zebra in the division's right sector ; George Kimbrell's 1/38 on the No name line; and Wallace Wilkins's 2/38 manning an OPLR in the division's center. To the left of the 23d John Coughlin's 38th also came under very heavy siege . Kimbrell's 1/38 and wilkins's 2/38, the latter exposed in the OPLR, caught the brunt of the attack . The rifle companies of the 1/38 were immediately split and isolated on Hill 1051. In the 2/38, E Company was overun and shattered. Believing the situation in the 2/38, to be "critical" Coughlin prudently requested authority to pull the battalion off the OPLR and back to No Name Lline. The 2/38 withdrew to the hills on No Name Line to " cosolidate "with the 1/38 and the Dutch Battalion, coming from reserve . In the 38th's left and southernmost sector, Wallace Hanes's 3/38 , bunkered in its fortress atop Hill 800, escaped attack on the night of May 16-17 . The Men waited tensely in their positions, with a grandstand view of the blazing night action to the north. At dawn Hanes directed the men to improve their positions. With the withdrawal of the 2/38 from its OPLR , the 3/38 was now in the direct path of the oncoming CCF. By daylight on May 17 Kimbrell's 1/38 was in desperate trouble : chewed up; surrounded ; cut off. To help rescue its isolated units, John Coughlin directed the Dutch Battalion, commanded by W.D.H. Eeckhout, to mount a counterattack on Hill 1051. The Dutch were slow to organize and respond to this dangerous mission. To the left of the 23d the 9th Infantry assisted the 38th Infantry in its withdrawal, which took place under cover of darkness that night . Following a ten-minute barrarge by seven FABs, the brave but exhausted survivors of the 1/38 and 2/38 and the Dutch Battalion withdrew through the 2/9 . Total casualties in the 38th were shocking ; well above 1,000 killed , wounded, and missing. This withdrawl did not , however, include Wallace Hanes's 3/38 , entrenched in its fortress atop , Hill 800. Spared attack so far , it would remain in its positions one more night in order to give the Marines time to "bend ' No Name Line behind it . The withdrawal of the 1/38 and 2/38 opened a clear route to the 3/38, and during that night the CCF took advantage of it, launching a powerful attack on Hanes, which penetrated I and K companies. The 3/38 rallied and counterattacked , even calling friendly artillery down on its own besieged bunkers . The artillery slaughtered the CCF, and by dawn Hanes and his proud and defiant men were again undisputed kings of the moutain . 25. Military Award; Jun 1951; Republic Of Korea. Combat Infantry Badge ,Korean Sevice Medal with three bronze service stars, Republic of Korea ,Presidential Unit Citation

26. Military Service; Jun 1951; Republic Of Korea. IX Corps reserve , The Marine Offensive to the Punchbowl and the advance of the ROKs to the East of it enabled the battered 2d Division to withdraw from the Inje area into IX Corps reserve, in accordance with Ridgway's orders . By that time the division was shattered ; it was to remain in reserve for forty days, rebuilding and reorganizing and rotating those who had been in combat the longest .

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Vance Ringling - captured & escaped

Comments: I am looking for anybody who may have known my father in the war or remember anything about him. I am also looking for good history books with stories of what kind of action he may have seen in Korea. He was captured by Chinese and escaped and walked 5 miles to South Korea. Thank you!

Keywords: vance, ringling, vance, wia, captured

do you know

Comments: if you could give me any info on that man i would like it much he is my grandpa and i dont know much about him i just want to know anything about him

Keywords: even "bud" jones

F Company 38th Infantry Regiment

Comments: Looking for anyone assigned to F Company from June 1949 to May 1950. I have many pictures and names from back then at Fort Lewis.

Keywords: Was transferred to F co., 27th Infantry Regiment when the Korean War started.

T-bone hill

Comments: I was with B Co. 38th Reg 2nd Div the year of 1952. I would like to hear from anyone that was in this unit.I was wounded when we were on t-bone and I never returned to the unit. john whiting

Keywords: Old Baldy, Pork Chop, T-bone, Koje-do, etc

ALvin C. Wagner

Comments: Grandpa went home to be with Jesus on March 8th, 2005. Just wanted to let those know who may be looking for him.

Keywords: POW, Wagner

M/Sgt. Lew Jenkins World Lightweight Boxing Champion 1940

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

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Looking for Alford Schuft

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Keywords: Mr.Schuft was KIA on 12 Feb.,51. Did anyone know him? How did he die? Are his remains still in Korea?

Helping Brother in Law look for late uncle

Comments: I am trying to help my brother in law find information about his late uncle by trying to find people who served with him and who know what happened on 12 Feb 1951. My brother in law's late uncle's name was Francis J Hurst. Any hel pwould be appreciated. THank you.

Keywords: A Co 1st Batallion 38 Inf Reg 2nd Inf Div,

2nd BN 38th INF, Korea, Maurice Foisy

Comments: Looking for friends or information on my fathers service in Korean War

Keywords: 2nd BN 38th INF, Korea, Maurice Foisy

Capt. John Fields

Comments: Does anyone remember my father, John Fields? He was from New York, spent years in Korea before the war, then returned in 1950 with the 2nd Division, 38th Infantry Regiment. He was killed in action 5/18/1951. Would be grateful to hear from anyone with recollections to share about his service. Thank you so much!

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Looking for friends-Korea 1950-1951

Comments: Is anyone out there that remembers IX Corp, G-4 Headquarters-1950-1951?

Keywords: Col Case, Capt. Smith, Sgt. Huffman, Cpl. Auda

A CO. 'THE HOOK' 1953

Comments: I would like to have contact with anyone that remembers the times we had up on the hook. Also anyone that remembers Sgt. Clarence Farmer. I was the last one to talk to him alive and I carried him back to our lines after he was killed.

Keywords: Mostly 1st Plt members on "THE HOOK"

my dad looking for friends continued...

Comments: here is more intel on my dad...

george thoming 38th inf regiment 2nd inf division company c and d (gunner on half track) he was at hill 983 crest of bloody ridge, sept 1951 he was at ole baldy sept 1952 he also spent time on ko gee do island may 3, 1952

remembers a guy by the last name of brenner

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