Obituary Frank A. Valvo 16 MAY 07

Comments: VALVO-Frank A. died of a heart attack 16 May 2007 in Buffalo, NY. ; beloved husband of Gloria (Mazzone) Valvo; devoted father of Pamela (Ronald) Kamphey, and Frank Valvo, Jr. (also an Army Veteran); loving grandfather of Ronald and Amy. Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY with military honors. Mr. Valvo was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and recieved the Silver Star for gallantry & Purple Heart for his actions 16 SEP 50, while serving with Easy Company, 2nd Bn, 5th RCT. In the vicinity of Waegwan & Hill 154 Corporal Frank Valvo, seeing many of his friends killed & wounded, charged a N. Korean anti-tank nest, shouting & swearing in Italian as he fired his machine gun from the hip, standing in full view of the enemy. He continued the assault until hit in the chest. Ordered to the rear, he assisted in the evacuation of other wounded Soldiers to the aid station. Refusing to stay out of action, he rejoined his Company, jumped onto a tank, and began to fire the turret mounted .50 cal at N. Korean positions a few yards to his front. Attracting intense fire he was hit again either by mortor or anti-tank shrapnel, reciving a head wound. He spent the next 2 yrs recovering from his wounds. Valvo was also awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), Korean Service Medal, UN Korean Service Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, New York State Conspicuous Service Cross, and the Cold War Recognition Certificate.

Keywords: Valvo, Hill 154, 5th RCT, Waegwan, Silver Star, Buffalo, Easy Company

Frank Herbert Smith

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Keywords: Frank Herbert Smith from Onondaga, NY was my Uncle. I would like to know more information about his death and where he is buried.

Interested in Info

Comments: My grandfather served in korea with the 5th RCT. He died before i was old enough to talk with him about it. I would appreciate it if anyone who had served with him, would email me at ehhsato@snet.net. I want to know about him. thanks all Proud Grandson Eric Valli

Keywords: George Wilson Valli

looking for buddies

Comments: Looking for Ed Murphy,Roger Weaver or any one serving in the AT&M platoon in 1953.As well as any one serving in the HQ&HQ Cpmpany.

Keywords: Chiporee valley,Puson,R&R to Japan

Our Korean Stay

Comments: Looking for My Squad, James T Berry (Okla), Donald Peveto (Texas) Hanshaw(Georgia,)Yates (fLa).

Nick' Family, from Pa, Nick deceased from wounds on Outpost Harry.

Sgt Jackson, (Ala)

Keywords: Out Post Harry, etc;

KOREA 1953

Comments: WE WERE STATIONED NEAR THE DEMARCATION LINE, A PLACE CALLED "CHERWAN VALLEY" ABOUT 300 MILES NORTH OF SEOUL. I WAS IN THE MOTOR POOL AND HAD A DEAR FRIEND NAMED KWAN. WE KEPT IN TOUCH WITH CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR A WHILE AND THEN LATER FOR SOME REASON LOST TOUCH.

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Looking for buddies for a friend

Comments: I am looking for buddies for a dear friend of mine William (Bill) Pitts, he was in the korean war, 5th regimental combat team...COMBAT MEDIC. He is looking for old friends and asked me to try for him online, in particular he is looking for a man named Nathan Wright ...anyone with any information on nathan or anyone else would you please contact me ....thank you!

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John M Collins

Comments: My uncle, John M. Collins, recently passed. He served in the 5th RCT in Korea from January 1952 to Ocotber 1953. If anyone has information about him or served with him, please send me an Email. Thanks. Kathleen O'Connor

Keywords: John M Collins 5RCT

5th RCT info?

Comments: I came upon a light which has been inscribed with 5th RCT L.A.W korea 1951-1953 initials are NW or NM anyone possibly know any info on this please email me

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Looking for Bill Mann - WIA April 1951

Comments: Would very much like to find him , he had a brother Jerry and sister Idella , talked to him on phone in 1953 lost track of him . Thank You Thomas L Lawson

Keywords: Looking for Bill Mann we were both wounded 1st week in April 1951, Bill was from Ventura Calif .

bonsai boogie

Comments: Just heard about a poem or song written called the bonsai boogie and would like all the words. My daddy served in Korea and I would like to know more about the small things as well as the more well known.

Keywords: bansai boogie

Looking for friends of Paul Lalatovich

Comments: I would appreciate anyhone knowing my father Paul Lalatovich to contact me. My father was killed a month before I was born...He knew I was going to be a girl thru instinct...and I am named after him. I am eager for any information about him...

Thank you, Paula Romanowski

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Comments: Looking for information about my father,Sgt.Leonard A. Viscusi, # 13198911.

According to letters he gave me he, was in the 5th Regimental Combat Team on October 19, 1950.

On this date, he sent a letter home from North Korea, Sinaryu area. He was born in Camden N.J. in 1927. Grew up in Philadelphia. Anyone who served with him during this time please email me. he never discussed his time in Korea with his family. We want to know what happened.

Keywords: datein: June 1950 dateout: June 1951

Looking for information about my father,Sgt.Leonard A. Viscusi, # 13198911.

According to letters he gave me he, was in the 5th Regimental Combat Team on October 19, 1950.

On this date, he sent a letter home from North Korea, Sinaryu area. He was born in Camden N.J. in 1927. Grew up in Philadelphia. Anyone who served with him during this time please email me. he never discussed his time in Korea with his family. We want to know what happened.

PFC. James J Mendoza KIA 4-4-'51

Comments: Seeking info on PFC James J Mendoza serv. # 10103977 who was killed in action april 4 1951 near Paimal North Korea he wa a member of co L 3rd bn 5 RCT any info a help ! thanks scott

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2nd Bn

Comments: Trying to establish contact with 5th RCT Vets

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Info on Cpl Leberato b. Cadiz

Comments: Cpl Cadiz was KIA on Sept 3, 1950 while serving with the 5th RCT. We are trying to find out where and how he died. Any info would help bring about closure for the family.

Keywords: Taegu, Waegwas and Naktong River.

Joseph O. Betoe

Comments: Dear Sirs and Ladies: My Dad (Joseph Onesime Beote) served on the 5th Regimental Combat Team, G. Company. He just passed away this week. I would like to let anyone who knew him know, and to give a website to go to for his obituary and if they want, to pay tribute to him. We have several pictures of his tour of duty and a few are even at that website. the website is www.mem.com and just give his last name. Thank all of you who served our great Country, knew my Dad. Sincerely, Carrie Beote Gianattasio

Keywords: Fifth Regimental Combat Team "G"eorge Company 1950-1952 Bronze Star Sargent Love

Looking For Edward Olejar

Comments: Looking for old friend Edward Olejar from 5th RCT. He is from Elizabeth, NJ. Any information on how to contact him would be appreciated.

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Did you know Leberato B. Cadiz

Comments: Leberato Cadiz is the uncle of my wife. He was KIA on September 3, 1950 while serving with the 5thRCT. Records indicate he was killed by hostile fire somewhere in Korea, possibly, near Taegu. He was around 38 years old and was a CPL E-4. Any information would be appreciated.

Mahalo

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James E. Anderson, MSG

Comments: I am looking for information on my father MSG James (Andy) Anderson who served in WWII and Korea. He was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star in Korea. He "liberated" a Chinese bugle which I have and would like more information on this event and him before I donate it to the Minnesota National Guard Museum.

Keywords: Silver Star, Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal

Looking for info on PFC Donald E Barnes KIA 8/3/51

Comments: As so many others listed here, I'm looking for information on my Uncle. That battle, if anyone knew of him, as little or as much as you can send would be greatly appreciated. I basically know nothing more than the info I posted. He was KIA in North Korea on 8/3/51 Thank You In Advance... Sheri Baity

Keywords: 5 INF RGT CBT TM US52041832

My records were destroyed in 1973 St. Louis, Mo. fire.

Comments: My records were lost in the St. Louis, Mo. fire in 1973. They say that I was never in combat and need to establish that I was there. I previously left a message on this sight 5-31-2003 and had not gotten any response. Thanks for what you can do to help me.

Keywords: I was on the 38th parallel, then moved on to the Punch Bowl, then on to the Pusan Perimeter. Northern Honshu, Camp McNair, Japan

looking for John Cox heavey mortar co. 1951

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Keywords: John Cox was in F.D.C., I was in Commo. unit

Charles G. Barham

Comments: I am attemping to get any information for my dad about his service. Does anyone remember him. He was barely 17 years old at the time. I would really appreciate anything at all. Are there other sites I can go to?????

Keywords: 5th Regimental Combat Team Battery 555

looking for buddies

Comments: Looking for Bill Marten (Marty), Ed Kammer (Brooklyn) Roy Neese, an anyone else

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looking for friends of my dad

Comments: I'm looking for any information on my dad who served with the 24th infantry div. 5th regimantal combay team. I don't know much about his unit or time spended in the army. He didn't say much at all. I believe he was a medic with the unit or company. His name is Clifford Lee Baumgardner, he would like to be called Lee for short. He has pasted away in 2002. I know he was awarded the medals from the time he spend in the time period, but I don't have all the information that I need to get the correct ones. Please help me with the missing links. Thank You, Reuben Baumgardner

Keywords: 5th regimantal combat team, 24th infantry div.

CHARLES SCHRAM 5TH RCT

Comments: My uncle Charles Schram served with the 5th RCT from late 52 to mid 53 he believes he was with Baker co. he was wounded in route to outpost Tom,he's living here northern calif so i thought i'd post this and see if anyone out there remembers him

Keywords: baker co. outpost tom, punch bowl

Korean Wars Veterans Hawaii

Comments: Very good web site

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I WAS THERE TOO LANDED AT INCHON

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Bob Baxter

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Served with E Co 5th RCT

Comments: Volunteered from Okinawa, sent to the 5th RCT Aug 1950 - Feb 1051, Returned March 1952 - extended tour until Aug 1953... They wanted me to extend again, but I was ready to go home.

Am another whose records were destroyed or ruined in the Fire in St Louis. Looking for all who served with me, as I cant even collect Social Security for the Nine Years I spent in the Army. They told us then, that the Govt paid it, but they did not, so SS has no records. They left it to us to prove that we were in the service.

Keywords: E CO,5TH RCT,2ND BN,2ND PLAT,1ST SQUAD, Punchbowl, Heartbreak, Outpost Harry, Pusan Perimeter,breakout, Waegwan, Naktong, Nakton River, Taejon, Yalu, Yalu River,

F Company, 5th RCT

Comments: My stepdad served with the 5th RCT from the time they deployed to Korea from Schofield Barracks until May of 1951 when he rotated out early because of two injuries. He was medevaced to Osaka Japan for injuries at one point. He trained on the recoilless rifle on the General Gaffey enroute to Korea and was close friends with Tony Bobbitt and Donald Ramsey, who were KIA while he was in Korea. I am trying to put him in touch with anyone who may have served with him. He does not have internet acces, so please route all inquiries through me. Thank You, Judy Skinner (former Staff Sergeant, US Army) "You are not forgotten."

Keywords: Schofield Barracks, 1950-1951, General Hugh J. Gaffey, Mason Perimeter, Camp Stoneman, Yalu River, Trumpka from Pittsburgh, PA Hagan from KY, Russell from Oregon, Bob Banner, Osaka

Looking for those who served with Orlynn Mankell

Comments: My father was Orlynn Mankell who served in Korea in 1953. He was in the 5th RCT Headquarters Company. Near Chorwon(?) Chipori(?) Looking for anyone who served with him.

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Johnnie E. Phillips

Comments: Anyone who may have known my father-in-law, Johnnie E. Phillips (5th Reg. Combat Team, captured by Chinese on May 1, 1951), he went home this evening at 5:45 pm. He entered the hospital with liver failure this morning and lived for about 7 hours. A tribute page is at www.ourhero.us. That tribute goes for all of you who are still here, and those already passed. My prayers and encouragement to all of you, and I hope that our nation will begin to treat you with the dignity and respect that you've deserved for all these years.

Michael

Keywords: POW, Camp 3, Camp 8

Any information on Henry Daniel Buchanan

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Keywords: Looking for any information on Henry Daniel Buchanan who left Schofield Barracks early 1950.

Garland J Moore

Comments: Looking for people I served with.

Keywords: Frankina(friend)

Anyone remember Gary Arnold Grubbs, Sacramento, CA

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who knew Corporal Gary Arnold Grubbs. He is my uncle. He remembers fighting on hills Tom, Dick and Harry. He was a member of the 5th Regimental Combat Team. His DD 214 says CO B 5th INF REGT APO 52. He is from Sacramento, CA.

Keywords: 5th Regimental Combat Team, 5th RCT, Sacramento, Gary Grubbs, Tom, Dick, Harry,

Men of Honor, We Remember

Comments: To the men and women who served and unselfishly gave their lives so that a people could be free. To those who came back and left part of their life there and continue to struggle with their memories.

You along with my Uncle and Godfather helped to forge my character and touched my life. Words cannot express my heartfelt appreciation of what you have given to me and this country. I can only hope to try and pass on what you all have given me, a sense of conscience that no greater love hath someone than to lay down their life for another.

If any of you would know my uncle or have any stories relating to the 5th RCT please contact me. If you just want to correspond, drop me a line.

Love of Country ASNF John B. Sartori Sr.

Keywords: Pvt 1st Class Amelio J. Sartori Serial # RA13268480 Wounded in Action Youngdong Provience South Korea 13 August 1950

Lest We Forget

1950 near Waegwan, South Korea PFC Alonzi

Comments: Did anyone serve with him near Waegwan, South Korea, unfortunately Killed by enemy in Sept. 1950

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Help...looking for info on PFC Alonzo

Comments: PFC Francisco Alonzo, KIA/MIA (We are not sure). I have been doing research and mostly found KIA in South Korea on 9-16-50. Remains were supposely claimed 9-24-54 by we don't know due to 1973 fire. I have file the 13055, 13075 and the 180 forms. Does anyone know or did they serve with our Uncle Francisco Alonzo PFC. He was from Company E, 5th INF RGT CBT TM, Republic of Korea. My husband and I actually visit the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, Ca, Plot P 1776 and found nothing there, no marking, headstone, nothing identifying him as being there , layed to rest. We found by the computer Locator info map where he is suppose to be and everyone buried around him has a stone Identifying them, but not Uncle Frank. It there is anyone out there reading this could you please help. Uncle Frank was from LA County, Ca born Oct. 17, 1929. He was not even 21 when he died. My father-in-law needs closier and is not well these days and it would make him so happy if he could know something and everything regarding Francisco service time.

Keywords: PFC Francisco Alonzo, KIA/MIA (I am not sure) Company E, 5th INF RGT CBT TM, Republic of Korea. also went by Frank and was originally from L.A. County, CA born Oct. 17, 1929. And his medals. Yes For his leadership and valor, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal and his only surviving brother, my father-in-law has nothing nor does he know what really happen. Thank you for any help, clues and direction you may be able to give us, PFC Alonzo's family.

Looking for anyone that was in Co K

Comments: I arrived in Korea July of 51 and was wounded on Oct 11, 51. I remember one friend's name was Brady and he was wounded in his arm before I was wounded. I think that he was from Arkansas.

I know that most of our company was wounded and I don't know if anyone made it or not. We were really pounded.

I would really appreciate some information,if any of this rings a bell with someone, please contact me.

Oscar Wenthe from Kansas

Keywords: Was in the battle at Horseshoe Bend. Someone took all names and addresses when I was in the hospital in Korea at the 171st back hospital.

Calvin Webster

Comments: I am looking for information that anyone may have about my great uncle Calvin Webster. Calvin's sister, my grandmother, is still alive but doesn't know a whole lot about what happened and is does not talk about him much because they were so close. He was killed on Jan 28, 1953 and other than that, thats all I know about him. I think that he was part of this regiment?? If there is anyone that served with him or knew him, I would love to here from you.

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More Info, Re: Thomas Eugene Patterson

Comments: I was able to reach my Pop today and got a bit more information that may be of help. He served in Korea for 8 months: early 1950 and was discharged (honorably) in October of 1950. He does have discharge papers but nothing else.

Tom Patterson was sent to Korea via Evansville, IN to Camp Beckinridge, KY, to Ft. Belvoir, VA and then to Seattle, WA. Pop was aboard a merchant marine ship to Korea and returned aboard the U.S.S. General Black, which was a Navy carrier.

I asked Pop if he remembered his division and he said the unit he was in was referred to as a sort of "bastard" unit as they fought with whatever division needed additional soldiers. The last division his unit was assigned to was the South Korean ROK Div. His unit also fought along with the Sunburst 40th Div. out of California.

Pop was with the 8th Army Section, 10th Corps. He was part of a machine gun squad "Triple Nickle," which consisted of 3 battallions, each having five machine guns.

Remembers While under the command of Lt. Lee, there were barrels upon which his unit painted the words "Les Miserables." I asked about specific names of soldiers he'd fought alongside. The only name that came to mind, he said, was a German fellow by the last name of "Dingman." In fact, Pop remembers one evening when the guys were imbibing a bit; and told me about the soldiers having to dig 3' deep into the ground and setting up their pup tents over them. It was snowing at this time. He said soldier Dingman wanted to know "who moved his tent" as it hadn't been snowing when their little party began, but by the time Dingman was ready to back to his tent, it was buried in snow. Pop got a chuckled out of recalling that event.

His location was over the 38th parallel in Korea (couldn't recall the names of the cities). His unit leader was Staff Sgt. Crow.

I mentioned in my initial post that Pop was a staff sgt. I was incorrect. He was a technical sgt.

Pop had no moniker while serving in Korea. He was drafted for two years, serving 1 year in the U.S. and about 1 year in Korea.

Keywords: Patterson, Triple Nickel, USS Gen. Black, Lt. Lee, C.O. *then Capt. Lee once returning stateside.*, Dingman,

THOMAS EUGENE PATTERSON

Comments: I am looking up information (i.e. living veterans, Unit members, etc.) for my stepfather, Tom Patterson. He fought in the 5th RCT, 1950-1951, and mentioned that he was fighting in a "special project unit." He is now 75yo and his health is not good. I would like to find as much information as possible and present it to him while he's still here to appreciate it. Also, if there is anyone out there who remembers fighting alongside/knew my "Pop," I would appreciate hearing from you. I would love to take him to Kentucky for the next reunion, but I doubt his health would survive the trip.

He did not talk about his experience in the war until I asked him a few years ago after he briefly mentioned his service in the Korean War when I happened upon an old photograph of him in uniform.

If anyone remembers anything at all, even the tiniest bit of information, I would appreciate hearing from you and will pass it on to Pop.

Thank you for helping to make it possible for me to be helping my family veteran on this 4th of July, 2005.

With much respect, Sharry L. Smith

Keywords: Tom E. Patterson, Korean project, 1950-1951, Staff Sgt.

James E Arnold

Comments: I am a friend of James E Arnold who does not yet have access to a computer. Jim was in Korea in the 1951,52 timeframe. He served in the 5th RCT C Company 1st Batallion. His serial number was RA12360266. I printed for him all 135 pages of your web site communications and he was pleased to get them. He remembered well some of the names discussed - some whom were killed in action. I would like to continue passing this information to Jim. Would anyone who knows Jim please send me a note that I can pass on to him? Also, were there any web site pages from dates earlier than the current 135 pages? If so, I would like to print them for him or invite him to my home to read them on my computer.

Keywords: 5th RCT C Company 1st batallion 1951 1952

Jack B. Sheppard 5th INF.Regt..,5th RCT July 52-July 53

Comments: I would greatly appreciate any info. on my fathers service. I have the DD214, but I do not know the Company he served with other than the 5th Inf. Regt., 5th RCT. The DD214 also has HQ&HQCo.? He was awarded the bronze star medal w/2BSS, combat inf. badge. The Korean Presidential Unit Citation and others. Dad never spoke a word about his experiences and I have been on a Veterans Committee at our local historical society. We have been collecting local veteran's data on paper and video account's and I realized I know very little about Dad's service. I do know he was a sergeant but little else. I will be grateful for any info. that anybody can provide. Thank you. Jim

Keywords: 5th Inf. Regt. R, 5th RCT. Korea July 1952-July 1953

James R. Duffy 5th RCT

Comments: If anyone remembers My Father, James. R. Duffy from Elizabeth, NJ. I would love to hear from you. My Father is now facing his toughest fight of all. He has been diagnsoed with Alzheimers and as he once stated "it's hard to kill and Irishman".

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Looking For: Korean War Army Buddies 1951-1952

Comments: I am especially interested in army buddies from 1950-52.

Keywords: All major Korean war battles.

William Claude McJunkin

Comments: Looking for information on William Claude McJunkin. He was killed in action Jan 17, 1952 and was with co f 5th rct. He was my uncle and I was named after him....would like to know more about him. Thanks...

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HUGH K. MCMANUS

Comments: The family of Hugh K. McManus (aka "MAC") sadly announce the passing of our Father on Feb. 11, 2005 in Santa Clara, CA. He was a very proud Veteran of The Korean War, and though he never really spoke about his experiences there, he remained close to his comrades and attended reunions regularly. We are very proud of our Father and we mourn his passing. If anyone knew our Father it would be a great gift to hear from you. As we've seen on other posts, there are a great many children of Korean Veterans who are trying to find a piece of their Father on this site - to understand. That is what we are looking for as well. With Sincere Thanks. The McManus Children, Debbie, Sean, Shannon, & Shane

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Foster Mercer KIA Sept. 5 1950 info. needed

Comments: May we never forget the brave souls who died defending our freedoms!

Keywords: Sept 5 1950 Foster Mercer KIA Western Zone of Pusan Perimeter 5th infantry regimental combat team