Hco 160 INF

Comments: I am looking for any one who might have knew my father during the korean war, I have several pictures of him and some of his friends during this time. His name was Melvin Gordon.

Keywords: H co 160 INF PFC

Looking for any one who knew my Dad

Comments: I am looking for any of the men that might have served with my Father from Sept. of 1953 until some time in 1994, he was in Hco 160INF. Have several pictures of him and some friends would love to find some of the people he has pictures of. If any one knew him please contact me at seraiahcla@aol.com

Keywords: Melvin Gordon: Snodgrass,

B Co Jan 52 - Jan 53

Comments: I SERVED WITH B CO, 160 INF REGT, 40TH INF DIV, FROM JAN 1952 TO JAN 1953. I TOOK MY ARMY BASIC TRAINING IN SCHOFIELD BARRACKS HI. WAS SEND TO THE 40TH DIV AS A REPLACEMENT IN JAN 1952.

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1950 Thru 1952

Comments: forgot to put year francis stokes was there 1950 thru 1952

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160th Infrantry 40th Div Service Company

Comments: (Repost Better Wording) Looking for people who was in 160th Infrantry 40 th Div. Service Company. My Father is Francis Stokes. A lady here a little while ago sent me an email i lost it some how and was unable to give to my father please if you read this resend please. TO ALL THE VETERNS THANK YOU.

Keywords: Les Pendlen/Bill Butler/Bill Hightman/

D Co Jan - June 1952

Comments: looking for any one who was in Dog Co.

Keywords: Jan to june 1952 Co D 160 INF. 40 DIV

K Co 1/52-7/52

Comments: time in Korea was Jan. 1952 thru July 1952 with K company 160th Inf. Reg. 40th Inf. Div.

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Do you remember hearing the guns of the 143rd FA?

Comments: My Dad served with B Battery 143rd FA. I have a web site for the men of the 143rd at: http://143korea.tripod.com/index.html I would like to add some stories any of you might have of the 143rd guns supporting you. I would appreciate any short or long stories you may wish to contribute. Hopefully they were firing over your heads and not on them :)Thanks for any help you can give me. Semper Fi.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Sandbag Castle, Kumwha Valley

I am looking for veterans who know my father

Comments: I am looking for people who know my father, Homer Anderson. He served in the 160th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, King Company from June 1951 - 1953.

Keywords: King company, Homer Anderson

My father looking for Army buddies

Comments: My father, Bill Horan was in service company of the 160th regiment 40th division from 1950-1952. He would like to hear from all who were in service company during this time. He is especially looking for Harold Schneider (Snyder) who is possibly from Minnesota.

Keywords: Harlod Schneider--Francis Stokes--Harold Johnson--George Hurr--Walt Banzack--Kurt Gunther

Walter Siemon

Comments: My uncle was killed at Heartbreak Ridge in Oct. 1952. I am trying to find anyone who knew him to get information for our family.

Thank You!

John

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Heartbreak Ridge

Comments: Wanting to locate anyone who remembers me from Oct,52 thru Aug 53

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge & Koje-Do Island

New e-mail address

Comments: Moved to Oak View Ca. from Oak Harbor WA. This year. Transferred to the Ojai VFW. Met Commander Dave Pressey (F-Co 160inf 40th Div) Who I last saw in a forward outpost overlooking Kumsong, Korea. April or May 1952. My heavy machine-gun section was supporting F-Co with 2-30's & 1-50. Dave introduced me to the VFW members as the guy who made the hair stand up on the back of his neck whenever I opened up with the 50. Thought we were going to be overrun several times but we beat them back. Can't say enough about how tough the Fox Co guys were. A lot of WW2 X-Marine Sgts in F-Co. A guy in Pressey's squad tried to bug out but he crawled back in his hole when Pressey said " you run & I'll shoot". Thats how it was when we were 19 & 20 years old. Ed Marshall

Keywords: Kumwha Valley, Kumsong, Korea

160th reunion info

Comments: Only four months to the reunion in Laughlin. For info see Reunion section.

Keywords: 160th Inf. and RCT attached units, 1950-53

F Co 52-53

Comments: I served from 1952-53

Keywords: 40th Infantry Division; 160 Regiment, Fox Company, 1952-1953, Heartbreak Ridge, Bloody Ridge, Koje do Island, Kumwha Valley

Information WIA 12/52

Comments: When I was wounded in Korea I lost all my personal belongings i.e. family pictures, letters, etc. My personal belongings, including money were never returned to me. I spent several months recovering in Army hospitals in Battle Creek, Michigan and Walter Reed, in Washington, D.C. When I was separated from service, I asked about my lost personal belongings and never received a reply.

In addition, I never received my medals, ribbons, etc. except for my Purple Heart and CIB.

I would be interested in receiving any information possible about my unit and the circumstance surrounding my wounding. I would also like to learn how I can replace any medals, ribbons, etc. to which I am entitled.

I know its been a long time since I served in Korea, but I would like to gather as much information as I can, to pass on to my children and grand-children.

Sincerely,

David T. Mohler papamammo@buckeye-express.com

Keywords: 160th Inf. Reg., 40th Inf. Div. I & R Platoon, Dec. 1952

New E-mail Address

Comments: I had a message up here as SKOOLBUS1 and lived in Vancouver, WA at the time. and now live in Boyd, TX

Please contact me if you know James T Ferguson 6 feet 8, Seattle, WA, twin sister:Joan (my mom) KIA/MIA? Feb 52 Kumsong

Thank you and thank you guys for the web site.

Keywords: Kumsong 52, 160th, 40th Co E

find old frends

Comments: Like to hear from men who were in Dog co. 160 inf 40 div 1950 till june 1952

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Comments: Joined Co L in Sept 1952 while unit was in static position on the ridge. Remained with the unit until I rotated back to the States in Jan 53. Would like to hear from any one in the unit at the time. Especially interested in locating a foxhole buddy named Eric V. Jorgenson, believe him to be from either Idaho or Iowa. Went on one or two prisoner capture patrols while there. Any one havipng knowledge of buddies in the unit at that time please let me know...William R Dixon, 116 Myrick SAtreet, Barnwell, SC 29812

Keywords: Co L 160th Regt (Heartbreak Ridge)

D Co

Comments: Would like to here from anyone who served in CO.D 160 INF. 40 DIV from 1950 till 1952

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co.B 160th inf.40 div.1952

Comments: CO.B 160TH INF.40TH DIV.MOTAR

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40th Div. History

Comments: For additional history of the 40th Div. See "Capt. George- Last to leave" 140th Antiaircraft Artillery AW Battery

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HISTORY -LAST TO LEAVE

Comments: FOR ADDITIONAL 40TH DIV. HISTORY, SEE: 140th Antiaircraft Artillery AW Batttery. "CAPT. GEORGE, LAST TO LEAVE."

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Korean Vet.

Comments: Looking for anyone who was in E.Company, 160th Regiment, 40th Division from August 1953 to May 1954. This was a great Division but was transferred back to California. I was reasigned to the 25th Division and later went to Hawaii for about 2 months before being discharged in December 1954. We were across the 38th close to the town of Choran. I would like to hear from anyone that may have been there at the same time. Thanks, Ray

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HOMEWARD BOUND

Comments: The following was published aboard the USNS Gen. N.M. Walker, departing Pusan harbor 20 Jun 53, arriving Camp Stoneman, Ca 1 Jul 53. This poem was written in a spirit of closure on a difficult yet significant part of our lives. It is my hope that anyone who reads this will recall the feelings shared on this return trip.

Three thousand soldiers on the deck, With just one thought in mind, We'll soon be home with those we love, sharing a joy sublime. The ocean stretched out before us, The future we did not know, Would we make this trip in a peaceful calm, Or would the storm winds blow? At last we'd crossed the open sea, We could see our country's shore, And we wondered why anyone ever had asked, "What are we fighting for?". Had the Golden Gate been built of gold, and a pearl on every wave, We couldn't have been more proud to return, to the home of the free and the brave. Three thousand soldiers on the deck, With a prayerful thought in mind, "God bless the boys who gave their all, The ones we left behind". Cpl. Bob Ericson

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PAJAMAS

Comments: The following is excerpted from The Fire Ball, Div. newspaper dated 2-12-53: SFC John J. Mastros,223rd Inf. Regt. Co. L platoon sergeant opened a package from home and found a pair of flaming red pajamas.While modeling them in the doorway of his bunker, a sniper across "No Man's Land" began to take pot shots at him. Refusing to abandon the night-wear, he yelled,"With these PJ's I feel like I'm back in Pittsburgh." Looks like the GI's from Pittsburgh are pretty tough!!! AMEN..

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M Co

Comments: CO M. 160TH.

Keywords: 1950-1951

Service Co

Comments: TO LET ANYONE KNOW i'M HERE IN fLORIDA

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The Fire Ball

Comments: The following is excerpted from "THE FIRE BALL" newspaper, dated April 10, 1953. (Not very GI)

FIREBALL, THE BEST OF ALL

From the shores of the South Pacific, To the rocky Korean hills, The fame of the 40th Division, Pride in our hearts instills.

The artillery, the mortars, the engineers, The riflemen medics and tanks, All work together in peace or in war, With a union found rarely in ranks.

The 40th is a fighting Division, Wherevever may be the call, The boys to the left and the boys to the right, Know the Fireball's best of all.

PFC. Francis Robert Ericson Med. co. 160th Regt.

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lost records

Comments: Program on TV sometime ago said some vets that were told this insisted on their records and were able to obtain them........any comments?

Keywords: Wonder how many of you out there have tried to get your service records and were told they burned in a fire in St Louis

C Company, 4th Platoon

Comments: Hi, My father would like to find some of his ol' buddies that he served with. He was at Heartbreak Ridge during Nov 52 - May 53. He remembers being hit hard on Nov. 3rd. Any one that knew him, it would be a real treat to hear from you. He would also like info on Cpt. Clark and Cpt. Hardy. Thank You.

Keywords: 160th Infantry Regiment, Charlie Company, 4th Platoon

Service Company-Joe Liston

Comments: Looking for Joe Liston of Unit Personnel Section, Service Company 160th Inf. Friend of my Dad, Sam Wargny. Joe may have been from Philadelphia. Anyone else knowing Sam Wargny please write or call as well. I am retired Army with 4.5 years in Korea and Korean wife and half Korean kids. I deeply thank All who served there for the Korean people and highest ideals of our country. Every day is Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

Keywords: Service Company, UPS, Liston, Wargny

coincidence

Comments: Just read Rdoug66729@aol.com account of the medic brothers on Heartbreak Ridge. I had a similar experience upon joining my medical unit in Jan. 1953. These boys were from Calif. I believe and the Stars & Stripes wrote "The sun is setting tonight, on a hill above the sea, on the grave of a medic who was buried by his brother." I was being introduced around the company, Captain Petrone, Capt Barrone, Sgt. Carlson, Sgt Furukawa (the chicken sexer from Cleveland) but was told "lets not go into that tent right now, a medic in there just lost his brother medic. We were in reserve in Chun-Chon, I believe. Is this a coincidence or have we got dates and places mixed up.

Keywords: 40th Div. 160th Regiment medical co. aid station chun-chon Feb. 1953 June 1953

HQ CO 1952-53

Comments: looking for sgt.francis"bud"garrity of chicago.ill. and corp.sylvester ratliff of alabama

Dec.52 to oct.53.I was present alomg with Lt. Edmund Paige at the panmunjon peace treaty signing and left soon thereafter for California,my home stata.(oakland).At that time I was the First Sergeant of H.Q. company.

Keywords: 1952 -1953

Someone who knew my father

Comments: I would like to know if anyone knew my father. He died in the Korean war. I would like to know if I could retrieve any of his medals so I can show my children so they can be proud too!

Keywords: RUDOLPH YELACHICH Co.b 188 Gl Inf A.P.O.468

160TH REUNION CLARIFICATION

Comments: The reunion date is Sat. 2 Sept 2000, 1300hrs, American Legion post in Lompoc CA (near Vandenberg AFB), the day after the Memorial dedication. At the time of the original posting we were not sure if it would be on Friday or Saturday. Sorry for any confusion.

Keywords: 160th Inf./40th Div. reunion

A Company 1951-1952

Comments: I am looking for any members of A company, I served in Korea 1951-1952. Has anyone seen Alan Boyd Stone and Denny Foreman? Please contact me at 949-859-6817.

Keywords: Nickname was Corny

45th infanty 160thartillery

Comments: Looking for information on Lowel Smith, Lonnie Hartmon Div. Headquaters Battery. And I am also looking for a copy of Life Magazine dated March 1951 It has a picture on the front of it of a young GI leaning against a large chain on a ship going to Korea. The young GI is my dad and one also like to find a year book. See my dads got burned up in a house fire two years ago. His name is Clifford McDonald Koons. You can e-mail me and I can get the information to him. Thank you Donna

Keywords: Old Baldy Hokkaido,Japan

45th infanty 160thartillery

Comments: Looking for information on Lowel Smith, Lonnie Hartmon Div. Headquaters Battery. And I am also looking for a copy of Life Magazine dated March 1951 It has a picture on the front of it of a young GI leaning against a large chain on a ship going to Korea. The young GI is my dad and one also like to find a year book. See my dads got burned up in a house fire two years ago. His name is Clifford McDonald Koons. You can e-mail me and I can get the information to him. Thank you Donna

Keywords: Old Baldy Hokkaido,Japan

45th infanty 160thartillery

Comments: Looking for information on Lowel Smith, Lonnie Hartmon Div. Headquaters Battery. And I am also looking for a copy of Life Magazine dated March 1951 It has a picture on the front of it of a young GI leaning against a large chain on a ship going to Korea. The young GI is my dad and one also like to find a year book. See my dads got burned up in a house fire two years ago. His name is Clifford McDonald Koons. You can e-mail me and I can get the information to him. Thank you Donna

Keywords: Old Baldy Hokkaido,Japan

Sidney Rubin found

Comments: I have finally found Sidney Rubin, my bunker and patroll buddie, it only took 2 years and 10 months to find him. So take heart guys some of them are still out there. Sad to say some are gone now but at least I found out that much.

I am still looking for a Sgt. Jose Ortiz and a Sgt. Padgett

Keywords: Locating Sidney Rubin, Mundung-ni Valley "I" Co. 160th Inf. Regt. 40th Div. 52- 53

D Co

Comments: My father {Corp. John George Legerski} served in Korea with the 160th Infantry, 40th Division, California 7th, D company.

My dad wouldn't talk about the war until the last couple of years. If you served with him, please write to me so that I can forward the messages to him. He would like to talk to the any "DOG" soldiers that are out there.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge

HQ & HQ CO Security Platoon 50-52

Comments: Would like to hear from any one from our Co. from 1950-1952. Especially Fred Weaver,Dick Coughlin or John D. Williams.

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A CO FINDING BUDDIES

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO WAS THERE WITH ME. LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM ANY AND ALL.

Keywords: HEARTBREAK RIDGE,KUMSONG VALLEY,CAMP COOKE

40th Div 160th inf reg Service Co

Comments: SERVICE CO 160 INF 40TH DIV

Keywords: Looking for anyone who served in this unit from January 1952 thru August 1953

Sgt. Beefy Johnson K Co

Comments: I I am looking for infomation on Sgt. "Beefy" Johnson, one of the finest men I have ever met. I believe he is from Oregon.

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SGT. WILLIAM J. ARNOLD

Comments: My father, Bill Arnold, served in the Korean war. He passed away 2 weeks ago and we've been going thru his old army slides. Would love to hear from anyone who served with him. Slides include shots of buddies, Gordon Tuffin,Duke Werner,Red Cochran, John Angel of NC, Lt. Grant, Guy "Turk" Amboin, Ross Fouse, Bob Carrol, Jackie Fish, Bob Jones of Rochester,Manny Grunfeld of Brooklyn, Sgt. Seng, Bill Hawelu, Louis Franka, and Eddy "Red Hixson".

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ANYONE WHO KNEW RODNEY M. BRIGGS

Comments: I am a historian in Gettysburg, PA who has volunteered to research men from this county and graduates of Gettysburg College, who died in the Korean War. I would like to hear from anyone who knew First LT Rodney M. Briggs of York, PA who was killed in action on November 3,1952. He was a member of the 160th Regiment.

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COMPANY C

Comments: My dad, Sargeant Robert Francis Crane of Rockford, Illinois, is looking for any buddies from his company. Dad fought at Heartbreak Ridge, Sandbag Castle and several other battles.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Sandbag Castle, 160th Infantry Regiment, 40th Divison, Company C

Co. G, did you know Richard Roclawski

Comments: The family of Richard, is still looking for someone who knew him or would have information about his death. PLEASE contact us if you remember him! Thank you......

Keywords: Pvt Richard Roclawski, 160th, 40 Inf., Company G MIA June 17, 1952 From Chicago, IL, age at MIA 17Yrs. Blonde Hair Blue eyes.