Comments: I am currently a part of a unit that has been officially named the "Pagan Raiders". We are currently deployed in Iraq and have limited background information on the original unit that served in Korea. Any history would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Pagan Raiders, Christmas Hill

Elder Evans

Comments: I am an attorney assisting Mr Elder Evans in a Veteran's Claim. We must establish that he was a member of the 179th--unfortunately his records were lost as a result of the St Louis fire. Mr Evans is a Black Male. He served under a Lt Few (Phew) and was bayoneted on June 1, 1953. He is from Sumter, South Carolina but also had relatives from Brooklyn, New York. We would appreciate any information from anyone who might remember him or Lt Few (Phew) or copies of any reports/logs that might tend to substantiate his service in this unit. Please contact me at (803) 418-0800. Thank you. T. Murphy

Keywords: Elder Evans, wounded

45th inf.Div. Korea 1952

Comments: I was squad leader and we were to set up an ambush for the N.K.'s and they had one set up for us, it wasa night ambush and we lost several men, 2 from my squad,L.Davis & Tom Davis. I was wounded and spent the night with the N.K.'s alone,Recieved a Bronze Star w/V and also a P. heart.This wasthe 7th of May 1952, Was a H--- of a long night.

Keywords: Old Baldy - Hill 226

KOREAN OCCUPATION FORCES SOUEL KOREA

Comments: a all corpsman at 548 general dispensury soeul korea

1956-1957

Keywords: i am joe

freinds jim lamar willie schults sam scarpello sam saranita

POW Ybarra

Comments: Joel Ybarra was wounded on March 22, 1952 and then taken prisoner with Lt. Manley. He was WIA when a recoiless rifle round hit Maciello's bunker and sprayed shrapnel. That Fiscus was hit along wiht others. I am trying to help him get his PH and need at least one witness. Can anyone help?

Keywords: Hill 191, Chorwon Valley, March, 1951

silver star awards

Comments: trying to locate anyone who remembers raid on lukes castle hill 812 k-co.179th regt. 45th div.1952-53 the date of the raid was between aug.52-oct. 52. i dragged a buddie out, but cannot remember his name,our mission was to capture a prisoner,but they knew we were coming, & opened up with auto. weapons.i have been trying to find out if anyone that was there had any info. for years, so far i have had no success.our great leader was capt. andrew j. gatsis, now a gen. retired.i thought his name was orourk or somthing like thatbut not sure. also i thought he was from padooka ky.he was killed & got the silver star. we read in 45th div. news paper a couple months later. it would seem that silver star recipients from k-co would be easy to find, as there were not that many. i njust do not know how look for them, hope someone does & lets me know. your fellow thunder bird. john mcvicar

Keywords: raid on lukes castle hill 812 k-co. 179th 45th div.

Harold Drew Owen Sr. 10th Ranger Co. E 179th 45th Division Looking fro information

Comments: I am trying to find any information I can about my Grandfathers service in Korea. His name was Lt.Harold Drew Owen and his unit Co.E 179th 45th Division. Any information would be of great help. Thank you. Andy McDaniels tamimcdaniels@att.net

Keywords: Co. E 179th 45th Division Korea

anyone with imformation about hill 200 or Burl Gentry

Comments:

Keywords: hill 200 any imformation about may 15 1952.

a co 179 reg.

Comments: i attended the reunion in ok. for the last time 3 yrs ago because i was not from korean era.i was egnored.there are not many of us left

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45th 179th F Company 3div Infantry (lamon Creston Moore)

Comments: Does anyone know my dad or there when he was shot. My dad was shot on Christmas Hill and to this day has scrap metal is exiting his right temple area. (he received the bronze star w/valor and a purple heart). Before connecting with Wayne and the Chirstmas Hill Brothers. Purple Heart, Bronze Star w/valor and UN Service Metal. My Dad and so many others deserve so much for serving their country. I intend to strive forward, until they pay him for the physical and emotional pain he's suffered for over fifty years!! The 10% is no where close to appropriate. Anyone that served with my dad, please contact me. Thanks and God Bless the Veterans of War

Keywords: Christmas Hill KIA LT John B. Long, LA My dad carried him off the field July 15, 1953 He thought the world of Lt.Long

E Company members April 53 - July 53

Comments: looking for members of Easy Co, 17th RGT, 7th DIV from April 1953 to December 1953 and 1st Corp Recon Btn Aug 1953 to Dec 1953

Keywords: pork chop hill,operation big switch

17th Infantry Brother Killed

Comments: my family would love to hear from anyone from this time

Keywords: my brother killed in action 11/39/51 in korean war

179th Infantry Co.B

Comments: Looking for anyone who knows knows anyone who served in the Korean War from 1951 -1952. My father-in-law was in the 179 Infantry in Company B.

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Robert W. Andre, 45th Div, 179th Inf, Co.

Comments: It is with great sadness that I report to you the passing of my father ROBERT W. ANDRE. He died in the early morning hours of December 20th 2007. He was visited and in the comfort of family and close friends prior to his eternal departure. He didnt share much about his Korean War experience but what I was able to discern from pictures, correspondence, and his memberships with the 45th Div and 179th Inf. Associations I know he had a special bond with those men. Please pass the word of my fathers passing among your network and feel free to contact me for any reason.

OBITUARY - Robert W. Andre: Robert is survived by two sons; Christopher and his wife Susan and their two children Kelsey an Jonathan of Elizabeth City, NC and Thomas Andre of Marietta, GA, as well as two nieces, Michelle Eriquezzo of Merrimack, NH and Donna Setaro of Milford, NH. He was predeceased by his son Jonathan William Andre. He is also survived by his fiancé Gerry Tierney. A private graveside service will be held with military honors, under the care of the Magner Funeral Home, Norwalk, CT. Friends are invited to attend an open gathering to celebrate his life on Saturday, January 5th 2008, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the American Legion Hall, 60 County Street, Norwalk. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Norwalk Hospital Foundation, 34 Maple St. Norwalk, CT 06856.

Keywords: 45th, 179th, L Company

Major General David Ruffner presentatio rifle

Comments: I have acquired a Russian Mosin Nagant rifle with a presentation plaque reading: Presented to Major General David Ruffner, Commanding General of the 45th Infantry Division by the 179th Infantry Regiment, Korea, Nov. 1952. Does anyone know anything about this presentation? If so, please call, email or write me. Tnanks, Kevin Robinson

Keywords: Major General David Ruffner presentation rifle

George C. Schakow

Comments: Looking to hear from anyone who served with my dad George C. Schakow in Korea 51-52.

Keywords: Old Baldy, Eerie, Pork Chop Hill, thunderbirds

Looking for information on my uncle Richard (Dick) Baldwin 179th Infan. 45th Inf. Div

Comments: Hello I was looking for any information on my uncle that passed away Richard (Dick) Baldwin from Midland, Michigan. I know he was wounded December 23, 1952. I was wondering if anyone knew what battle this was or where in North Korea this happend. Any stories or information on him would be appreciated.

Keywords: wounded

179th Infantry E-5 Anyone Remember ROBERT TREVINO?

Comments: My dad has been trying to look for anyone from his unit. He only can remember 2 names. One was LANDRY VOID (first name may be incorrect)and a man by the last name of MOTT. My dad carried Mott to safety after a bomb explosion and would really like to find him to see how his life has been. I think Mott was same age as my dad at the time. Mott sent him a Christmas card one year and his father called one time to thank him for saving his son. This is all the info I have. Any information would be much appreciated my dad has done so much for me and my immediate family and I want to be able to give something back to him.

Keywords: LANDRY VOID/ MOTT/ 179th infantry - my dad served in the army from 1969-1973

WILLIAM (BILL) EGAN

Comments: if anyone knows of my father and knows what he did, please contact me at the e-mail supplied i think a man with nickname tank knew him. not much for records everything seems to have burned in 73

Keywords: bill egan passed away nov.23 04 after passing away my family found out that he was awarded (3) BRONZE stars for service in the Q/M. that was graves registration from 51-53

D Co. Heavy Machine Guns, Plat. Ldr.

Comments: WHERE IS EVERYBODY? WHERE'S MY JEEP DRIVER... SCHMALTZ, FROM WISCONSIN? SGT. MC NAUGHTON, EX-MARINE?

Keywords: SPIKE, PUNCHBOWL, CHISI, YANGGU, INJE, AKRON RADIO RELAY, RED DOG AMPHITHEATRE

My Dad's name was Fredrick Wagner Trone

Comments:

Keywords: My Dad was in the chosen resovoir battle, he was eighteen and a marine. I don't know anything about this except it changed his life. He died when I was twenty two, 1978. I never had a chance to talk about this part of his life. I know without talking to him I was very proud of him and his service to the military. He later served two years in Viet Nam. thanks in advance for any info on my dad.

David A(ugustus) Leonard

Comments: My uncle David A. Leonard was killed in Korea 13 June 1952, one day before the end of his tour. I was hoping that anyone who served with him or knew him might share any recollections with me.

I was born 2 years after his death, and his loss was very difficult for my father and his family. They rarely spoke of him, but I know (from family archives) that he was deeply loved.

His parents and siblings are now all passed. I just want to know more about this man, his life, and perhaps the circumstances of his death.

Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Keywords: comrades, friends

Donald C Gerber

Comments: I would like any info on my uncle.

Keywords: 179th Infantry Regiment C CO

45th Infantry Division

Date Of Loss: January 28, 1952

THOSE WHO SERVED WITH RALPH KEELY ODOR

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served with my father in Korea. He was from Edmond, OK, and started out in HHC, 179th in mine clearing operations. He then volunteered to serve on an outpost which he thinks was near "Alligator".

His 80th birthday is coming up Aug. 11 and I would like to find someone who might tell me a little more about his service.

He is a bit reclusive and I think he would really like to hear from someone who served with him.

Keywords: RALPH K. ODOR, ALLIGATOR HILL, OUTPOST, KOREAN WAR, EDMOND, OK, HHC, 179TH INF REG, DEMINING

George Hovater

Comments: I am looking for any body that might have known my Dad, George Hovater. I know he went to Korea after he finished schooling in Jan 53. He was supposed to have been a cook. I know he was captured and tortured during the war. I would like more information about his time in Korea. Some things just don't add up.

Keywords: From DD 214: HQ 179th INF 24 APR 53, MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTY Assignment CO E 179 TH INF REGT APO 86