52-53 - ran the movies

Comments: Hi I served with Hq Co 1343 ECB from 18 Mar 52 to 27 Oct 52, among other items I ran the movie projecer on nights when we enjoyed Hollywood Films.

Keywords: Mel Graham serving with Hq Co 1343 E C B, 18 Mar to 27 Oct 1952

Taps have blown...

Comments: Just wanted to let it be known that my father, William David Rochell, of Athens Alabama, belonging to Co B, 1343d Engr C Bn from 1950 to 1952 in Korea, has past away on November 14th, 2008 after a longer illness.

I would also herewith like to thank his fellow comrades and veterans, Glen Lowery, John Robert Webster, James R. Sulcer, W.L. Miller, and Josh Goff, as well as the local VFW Chapter for their participation at the funeral services, their kindness, and for imparting to me a unique side of my fathers life.

David Michael Rochell

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Daily sick report/Detachement Commanders Report with Medical Officers Report

Comments: I am looking for Capt Kevin (Ken ?) F. Garvey or any veterans that was in the MASH unit 8225th between Feb 14 1952 to Feb 29, 1952. I am looking for anyone that came into contact with Harold D. Moore.

Please contact me at bubba483.1@hotmail.com or cell phone 281-387-8394.

Keywords: 8225 MASH, Harold D Moore

remembering Marvin Krupinsky

Comments: I'm wondering if there is anyone out there that served with my dad. He never told me much about what really went on in Korea in 1952 and 1953 when he was there. I am aware he won the bronze star for valor but I have never heard the story behind it. He was a young lieutenent just out of West Point and known to his friends as Ski.All I know is that he was somewhere near the punchbowl. Any info would be greatly appreciated! I miss him!!!!

Steven

Keywords: 1343th Engineer Combat Battalion

Looking for information on Pryor Wilson Sandlin

Comments: I'm looking for any information about my grandfather, Mr. Pryor Wilson Sandlin. At one point he spelled his first name Pryer. I've been rather unsuccessful finding any information about his tour in Korea. He went on to work for NASA at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. I am a US Army Civil Servant currently working at the same Arsenal, and would be greatful for any and all information which can be provided. I know he went through training at Camp Campbell, KY because I found an old silk scarf he sent my grandmother from there. Again, any information would be greatly appreciated. Information may be sent to DestinWS@yahoo.com. Thank you very much.

Keywords: Pryor Wilson Sandlin 1343rd Engineer Bn. Hartselle, Alabama

SGT Harold D. Moore

Comments: I am looking for anyone that knew Sgt. Harold D Moore during the Korean war. He was blown off of his dozer by enemy fire. He went to 8225th MASH. He served with the 1343 Construction Engineers while he was in the MASH unit a new unit, 73rd Combat Engineers was formed. While he was attached to the 73rd Combat Engineer 8th Army 10th Corp which was in direct support of Nato troops. He was on loan to the Turkish and Ethiopians while in Korea. He was at Punch bowl, Heartbreak Ridge, Blood Ridge and the Chosin Reservoir.

If you recall his name please email me.

Keywords: Punch Bowl

Looking for M/SGT Henry Williams Sr.

Comments: Sgt. Williams was 1st/Sgt of C Co. of 1343rd Engr. Combat Battalion 1953-54.

Keywords: Uijongbu

Looking for buddies

Comments: Feb 53 to Jun 54

Keywords: Punch Bowl area and later to Uijongbu

Looking for Anthony Scudiero

Comments: Would like to hear from you.

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1343 HQ S-3 SECTION 1953-54

Comments: we were in charge of building the "Freedom Bridge"

and built the "Welcome Home" arch for the POW's

Keywords: I was the Sec. 3 Operations Sgt/surveyor under Col. Galucci and Capt Mitchell, we build the water supply, schools,church @ Wejonbu!

Also, I became an American Citizen (from Holland) in Seoul, Korea and you guys called me "Dutchie"

E-mail address Update

Comments: Update e-mail address

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I Remember Korea

Comments: I was A Platoon leader in Company A of the 1343 Comba engr. Bt. Later assigned as Asst. S3 at Battallion HQ. In 1951 In Korea from Jan 1951 through April 1952'

I remember Korea by Ed Wright 7/26/03

The Korean police action started in mid June 1950. The North Koreans quickly took Seoul and pushed toward Pusan before General MacArthur made a bold strike by invading at Inchon, well behind the enemy lines. The United Nations and the Republic of Korea (ROK) troops quickly pushed toward the Yalu River before the Chinese intervened.

With the Chinese in the conflict the United Nations and ROK troops were again driven south and toward Pusan. President Harry Truman Nationalized all reserve and National guard units in states that voted for the States Right Party and sent them to Korea after a refresher course in basic training. I was caught up in this call-up. I was a second Lieutenant platoon leader in the 1343 Combat Engineer Battalion. We were sent to Fort Campbell, KY for training before taking a long train ride across the US/Canadian border to Seattle Port of Embarkation. We shipped out on the Marine Phoenix skirting Alaska to Yokohama, Japan. We stopped there long enough to take on fresh supplies.

I took my platoon for a tour of Yokohama and returned to the ship later than was allowed. When the MP started taking names, I told him to charge me with 26 personnel being late. They were with me and I would take the responsibility. I never heard about it again except the Colonel mentioned it in passing.

We landed in Pusan to await our equipment that was arriving on other ships. We were ar a garden spot of Korea. A beautiful Beach and Quonset Huts for quarters. My platoon built a pier while we were there. Many thousands of North Korean and Chinese POWs left from this pier for internment on an island to the south. While we were there, I accompanied the Colonel and other officers to Tague, 8th Army HQ, to get deployment orders. It was on this trip that I decided the war could be won quickly if we gave each North Korean and Chinese soldier a jeep with the horn disconnected. I noticed that the ROK troops drove like crazy and blew the horn of the Jeep to tell others to get out of their way. If the commies all had Jeeps they would soon kill each other.

When our equipment we boarded an LST and headed for Inchon. The tides in Inchon are very high and the port is only open during high tide. We disembarked there and headed north east toward Chunchon, Korea. We set up tents and started building roads, bridges and airstrips. Things went well until the spring of 1951 when the Chinese infiltrated our lines and started forest fires to provide a smoke cover for their new offensive. Our airplanes could not detect their movement. We had to pull up stakes and advance to the rear a couple of times.

After the Chinese had exhausted their supplies the infantry and marines counter attacked and pushed them back of the 38th parallel in most locations except for an area just northwest of Seoul. The war was starting to become a stalemate while we were not allowed to win it, the Chinese and North Koreans couldnt win either.

We moved further north near the Punch Bowl. We supported many artillery groups and the first Marine Division. During lulls in work, I took a trip to Seoul and Inchon looking for parts for a crane. From the number of pictures that I took during this trip, one could decide that I spent lots of time there but I didnt. Just a couple of days. I took lots of pictures of the Korean people, destroyed buildings including the capitol and of Inchon Harbor.

I even took time to attend USO shows with Danny Kaye and another with Jack Benny. Needless to say, thousands of others also attended the shows.

I also visited the front lines several times and saw lots of incoming and outgoing ordinances. I even went to the coast and watched the battleship Missouri bombard the Chinese and North Koreans with 16" or 18" shells about 20 miles away. We maintained the roads in the Punch Bowl and a P 51 and Corsair made emergency crash landings there. I also visited the mobile artillery unit bombarding Hill 1181 on the west rim of the Punch Bowl and watched our airplanes drop 1,000 pound bombs on the enemy.

Christmas time brought lots of snow to our camp and beyond. My rotation came after a nice two week R&R in Kokura, Japan. On my way home, The ship that brought me from Inchon, Korea, landed in Sasabo, Japan. I took a train ride to Yokohama and sailed back to Seattle on the General Anderson. A flight back home included a Boeing StratoCruiser.

I hope that I can never forget the nice folks in Korea. Both the natives and the United Nation Troops. It is an experience that builds character.

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Need Information

Comments: I am trying to find out what my father's tour of duty dates were for the Korean war, 1343rd Engineer Battalion out of Athens, Alabama. His name was Robert Morris Romine Sr. "Buster". Also if anyone has any photos of him it would be greatly appreciated or any stories to be told. His passed away 13 years ago and I really would like to know this information

Keywords: When was the 1343rd Engineer Battalion from Athens, Al deployed to Korea and how long did the stay.

Photos to email

Comments: Ed Wright - I tried to email you thru this site and it doesn't work.

Please email me at msskiser@charter.net and I'll be glad to email you the photos that Sonny took

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SUSA KISER'S E-MAIL ADDRESS

Comments: Susan Kiser has photo's from her late father in law and offers to e-mail them. I would like her e-mail Address. Sonny was a Sgt in my platoon.

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CO A 1343RD ENGR C BN 1950-1952

Comments: Dear Sirs,

My name is Jeff Daniel, My father James N. Daniel, served with Co A from Aug 1950 to Feb 1952.

He was from Courtland Alabama and went by "Jim" or "Buddy".

He originally enlisted in the Alabama National Guard and when his unit was activated he was sent to Korea.

He held an MOS in demolitions. His Military Record shows that he was involved in some degree with the First Counter Offensive (Jan-Apr 1951) and the Communist Forces Spring Offensive (Apr 1951-Feb 1952).

My father passed away in 1985; due to a divorce I had not seen him since I was 8 years old.

I am trying to locate anyone who might have known him, to find out more about him or the 1343rd Engr Bn in Korea..

If you can help, I would truly appreciate it!

I am a veteran also with 20 years of active service.

Thank you again,

Jeff Daniel, rjdaniel3@sbcglobal.net

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1343rd Engineering Combat Bn; Co B

Comments: I enlisted in California in 1951. Went to engineer combat training at Ft. Belvoir Sep/Oct 1951 before training at Raritan Arsenel Bomb Disposal School. Went back to Ft. Rosekrantz at Pt. Loma near San Diego with Paul Butterfield, Corp Delozier, John Merriman, John Sellers, Jack Calishaw, Sgt. McKee, and Lt. Asa Dorian. I was only 19. TDY at Camp Irwin disposing of 90 & 105 duds in desert. Nov 1952 shipped out to Korea on USS Breckonridge. Went to Hudong to build bugout road for 45th infantry division. I remember Glenn Dobbs, Harlan Shelton, and Sgt. Williams.

Looking for anyone. Is there an upcoming reunion?

Keywords: My nicknames were Plaz, Sarge. I was a demolition man at Hudong Pass Nov 1952 - April 1953.

Comments: How long will it be before the Korea Veteran is recognized as a soldier whio faught in a war and not a "POLICE ACTION?"

Keywords: Old Baldy, T-Bone ,Artillery Hill, Punch Bowl, Peacefull Valley

Photos to Share

Comments: I found some old photos that my stepfather, Sonny Houser took while in Korea. Will be glad to email them if anyone thinks they can identify people/places.

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E-mail address Update

Comments: This is just to update my e-mail. Third request.

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does anyone know how to go about acquiring a copy of a ged that was taken thru the gibill in 52 or 5

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One of the first replacements for original National Guard unit 1343 Combat Engineer Battalion

Comments: I was with the 1343rd from August of 1951 to April of 1952 when I shipped back to the states. My recollection is that I was one of the first replacements in the 1343, which was a group of National Guard soldiers from Alabama.

Keywords: Puchbowl-Inje River-Bell Helicopters-Guard Duty

1343rd Engineering Combat Bn

Comments: My father William Coomes asked me to find anyone who served with him. If anyone remembers him please send me an e-mail

Keywords: 8th Army; 10th Core; Company a

1343rd Engineering Combat Bn Company B

Comments: My name is Tom Holton. My dad, George T. Holton served in Korea from Feb. 1952- Feb. 1953. He was injured under a bombed bridge (I assume that it was one he was helping to build) There was a breif writeup in Stars and Stripes Newspaper. My dad has since passed away(12-12-91). He never talked much about his time in Korea, so I do not know when the bridge incident actually happened. He was never presented with a Purple Heart and as most of you would know, his files were destroyed in the fire of 1973 at the record depot. If I can find 3 servicemen that can confirm this story, I will be able to get his Purple Heart. Also, if I can find the article in the Stars and Stripes archive in Washington, that would be proof enough. I have built a website dedicated to my dad and his memory. You may check it out at www.dudewheresmyfile.com Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: 1343rd Engineering Combat Bn Company B

Looking for Company A Vets

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E-mail Up-Date

Comments: I am just updating my e-mail address an alternate address is ed@mtleconte.com

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Looking for my buddies from 1950 to Feb 1952

Comments: we were putting a pontoon bridge across the river when they(the enemy) came over the hill and looked like ants.the little town of inge was destroyed. thank God for 155ves.

Keywords: i dont know if this is spelled right or not. i am not to good of a typer. but i can remember inge and inge pass.

Served In Punchbowl from 1952-1953

Comments: Looking for buddies that may have served with me, even if you don't remember me would like to hear from you.

Keywords: I ran bull dozers, grader and did road construction

1343rd C.E. C. Bn. Co C. Dec 1950 to Feb 1952

Comments: I went over with the outfit on the Marine Phonex and came home in Feb 1952.Cant remember names of my buddies . Lots of water has run under the bridge since.Would like to hear from some if they remember me.

Keywords: Inge Pass, Inge.

Comments: Jan 1951 to Feb 1952 1343 Combat Eng Bn. Co C.

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Korea Remembered

Comments: I have posted a mini write-up of my 16 months in Korea on my web site: http://www.mtleconte.com Check it out

I will leave the item posted for a few weeks.

Keywords: Punch Bowl

Comments: Hi. My name is Dawn regarding Mickey Bolen. I am looking for information/pictures of my father's service in the Korean War where he served from July 1952 to April 1954 in the 1343rd ECB. Any information would be greatly appreciated. masilva475@comcast.net

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1343rd Combat Eng.

Comments: Looking for fellow engineers , anyone know "Whitebird" or Srgt. Eckert (?) .

Keywords: Punchbowl , Artillery Valley

Looking for Buddies

Comments: Demolition MOS in S3 but attached to Co C for tour. Would like to contact Capt Boyd T Hill, motor office at Hqs. Also my CO at Ft Belvoir, VA. Would like to hear from anyone in the unit at this time. Even if you do not remember me.

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51-52

Comments: Anyone the the 1343rd ECB remember little ole me? I'm a rednect from Georgia.

Keywords: Served in Bn Hqs S3 from Dec 51 to Dec 52.

1343rd ENGR COMBAT BATTALION

Comments: lOOKING TO CONTACT ANYONE WHO SERVED IN HEADQUARTERS COMPANY WITH ME DURING MAY-1953-JUNE-1954. I WORKED IN THE PERSONEL OFFICE AS OFFICER'S RECORDS CLERK AND LATER AS PERSONEL SARGEANT. 1343 ENGR COMBAT BATTALION

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1343rd.combat engineer battalion

Comments: Served in 1343rd from 1950 to1952,in Fort Campbell Ky. and Korea. if you served please contact me.

Keywords: Looking for old buddies

1343rd.combat engineer battalion

Comments: Served in 1343rd from 1950 to1952,in Fort Campbell Ky. and Korea. if you served please contact me.

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served dec 1950 -april 1951 . combat engineers ,a company,10corp .

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HANK BERGQUIST (BROOKLIN)

Comments: ANYONE KNOW BROOKLIN

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1343rd left in Korea and went home in 1954

Comments: Served with the 1343rd Combat Engineers from July 54 until they left me there and went home about 4 months later. I was in charge of testing all marines and teaching classes to help GI's get their GED high school diplomas.

I would like to hear from anyone that remembers me from Korea. When the 1343rd left Korea I was sent to the 74th Comat Engineers and rotated home in 1955.

Keywords: HQ Co 1343rd Combat Engineers. Troop Information & Education 1954-55

50th Anniversary of the 1343rd Eng. BN

Comments: write-up for the 50th reunion, held in Decatur, Alabama on July 3, 2000.

1343rd Engr. Combat Battalion 50th Anniversary of Korean War Service 1950 - 2000 American Legion Center Decatur, Alabama July 3, 2000

My nephew Steve Roberts, from Decatur sent me a URL to a story in the Decatur Daily newspaper regarding the 50ty anniversary of my National guard unit being mobilize and sent to Korea.

I tried calling former Sergeant Jay Shealy and kept getting answering machines. I asked Steve to find out if former sergeant Tommy Counts had an E-mail address. Steve sent that to me and I contacted Tommy by E-mail. He tried to contact both Jay Shealy and Mack Vinson and got answering machines on both telephones.

Jay Shealy’s wife called me back and said that Jay was in the hospital for removal of part of his colon. I wished him well and said that I would come by and see him during my visit the following week. Tommy Counts assured me that I could pay at the door and would have a reservation.

I drove to Decatur Monday Morning, July 3rd and dropped by to see my sister Hope Wright Compton and gave her copies of photographs of my new grandson Charles Edward Wright who was born yesterday. I copied them from my son Bob’s web page covering the big event. I then went to my Sister Mary Wright Robert’s home and got ready to attend the reunion. Mary took me by the American Legion Center to make certain that I would not get lost.

On our way to her home we went by the hospital and visited with Jay Shealy and his lovely wife Lynn. Jay was doing fine and hopes to be out of the hospital in a few days. I had not seen him since the 25th anniversary of this group back in 1975.

I arrived at the American Legion Center on time, paid my dues and entered the building. I was surprised that the place was overflowing with OLD PEOPLE. What happened to all of those young vibrant fighting men that I went to Korea with? I walked around, not really recognizing anyone. I found out that these folks were from C Company which was from nearby Hartselle, Alabama.

I decided to go to the far back corner to try to find someone from A Company or the Headquarters Company. A voice called out to me. It was former Lt. Dan Price and former Lt. Bo McIntyre, my former fellow platoon leader and company commander.

I joined them for extended conversations reminiscing about the old days and what has happened since. Bo had one of his sons with him. I saw that name tags were now being issued so I went up and got us all name tags and programs. It became easier to recognize people wearing name tags. There were lots of soft drinks, iced tea, peanuts and other goodies during the social hour.

I was saddened to hear that probably half of the 41 officers and warrant officers were now deceased. Besides Dan Price and Bo McIntyre, the only officers that I met were former Executive officer Major Cecil Chandler, Battalion pilot Lt. Lloyd Ward, and former Lt. John Lyle. There were lost of former sergeants corporals and enlisted men there. As a matter of fact these guys ran the entire show. Besides the officers mentioned, I was most happy to see Tommy and Pat Counts, Charles Riley, Gene Ratliff, Pat Baggett, Roy Laughmiller, Billy Williams, Dan Dobbs, Chick Sparkman and many more that I do not recall at the moment.

A fine buffet of World renown, Big Bob Gibson’s Barbecue with all of the trimmings including slaw, baked beans, potato salad, rolls and a variety of delicious pies were served up. Coffee and iced tea were there for the beverage. Tommy Counts arranged for me to join him, his wife Pat and Cecil Chandler at his table. The line started from the far end of the dining hall therefore about three hundred people were ahead of us. I was close enough to the serving table that I sneaked up and got my iced tea ahead of time so I would not have as many things to bring back to the table. There was nothing to be concerned about. There was ample food for all with seconds or thirds if desired. I chose barbecue pork instead of chicken because it would be easier to handle with plastic utensils. I also chose a coconut cream pie that was so delicious that I went back for seconds on that item.

There were lots of speeches. Tommy Counts and Mack Vinson presented a plaque to Cecil Chandler for outstanding leadership during the spring offensive in 1951. He had the guts to order A Company, that was in danger of being trapped by the Chinese, to Advance To The Rear. I was in that company and I really appreciate that decision. The Marines moved into the position that we vacated. Cecil was deeply moved by the award. A great man.

I feel very certain that there will not be another celebration by this group in twenty-five more years. Where have all the soldiers gone? Long time passing!!

Keywords: 1343re. Engr BN. 1169th.

Service in the 1343rd

Comments: I served in Co. B of the 1343rd from the time that they arrived in Korea until January, 1952 when I rotated out.If you know of anyone in this unit that is still alive please let me know.

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1343rd Engineering Combat Bn

Comments: My Father William D. Rochelle and my Uncle Dorris Rochelle both served in Korea with the 1343rd Combat Engineering Battalion. Please contact me if you knew my father or uncle.

I can be reached at the following: rochell@rochell.de or david.rochell@soe.cascoprod.com

Thank You

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1343rd. Combat Engineers HQ Company

Comments: Nebraska has a Korean Vets. reunion every year that all states are welcome. This year we had about 450 people attending. Next year will be in Omaha.

Keywords: Worked as heavy equipment mechanic from 12-5-51 to 11-30-52 with 1343rd. Engineers.

1343 Eng. Combat Batalion HQ Co

Comments: It has been a long time since '51 & '52 when I was in Korea with this outfit. I was a Mechanic in the Hq Motor pool. Would love to hear from anyone that served there at that time. Has there ever been a reunion? Would love to be at one. I imagine it would be in Alabama where this unit came from.

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SOUTH RIM - PUNCHBOWL -- APRIL 1952 - SEPTEMBER 1953

Comments: 1343RD ENGINEER COMBAT BN, HQ, H & S CO

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1343 ENG INEER COMBAT BAT

Comments: Was a welder in Hq & SV co from July 1951 till March of 1952

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1343rd Engineers Friends

Comments: Would like to hear from those who served with me in the 1343rd during 1952. I was able to contact Fran Rotter recently through this website.

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1343 COMAT ENGINEER, A CO

Comments: I arrived in Korea in January of 1952. Rotated in March of '53 with 41 points. Conflict was still going on, but MLR pretty well set. I would like to hear from anyone from my company.

Keywords: One of the first yankee replacements from the Alabama National Guard Unit. MOS- Demolition

Co.C 1343rd Eng Bat.(CBT)

Comments: My dad was a veteran of Korea. I served 22 years as a member of Co.C Dad served 27 years

Keywords: Looking for all Korean Veterans of CO.C 1343rd and all past personal from 1947 to 1995

WHERE ARE MY BUDDIES?

Comments: WE BUILT BUG-OUT ROADS FOR THE SEARCHLITE COMPANYS ALONG THE SOUTH RIM OF THE PUNCH BOWL 10TH CORPS AREA..

Keywords: FRIENDS: ART HERLL,, DON SALAKOWICK,, BOB WILCOX,, FOREST LONGENBACK; DON EHRENBECK

1343 Engineer combat bat

Comments: HQ CO. 1343 ENG COMBAT BAT

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MEMBERS 1343R ENGR (C ) BN 1950-52

Comments: CO. A 1343RD ENGR COMMUNICATIONS

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1343 COMBAT ENGINEER

Comments: 1343 COMBAT ENGINEER US ARMY

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