SFC Benjamin Zipprich

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Keywords: I would like to talk to any person that knew my brother SFC Ben Zipprich. 7th Infantry Division, 17th Infantyr Regiment. I believe he was on Hill 255. SFC Ben Zipprich was a Ranger. He was wonded while on patrol January 8, 1953. Please contact me at ... dalevzipprich@yahoo.com

Anyone serve with cpl, Arthur f. Dionne

Comments: I am interested in receiving any information about my father Arthur F. Dionne, (deceased) who served as a corporal (CPL) with the 17th Buffalo Infantry Regiment. I have a picture of him in Korea carrying a BAR. Additionally, where did this unit deploy in Korea? Thanks.. Bill Dionne (Son)

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DOES ANYONE REMEMBER ROGER D. NOLAND? 7TH MP CO 7TH INF DIV 1951-1952

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my father, Roger D. Noland during his service in Korea. I began my search because I was trying to make a shadow box as a memorial for the benefit of his grandchildren, and became interested in just what he saw and did in the service. I would love to connect with anyone who remembers this man. He was much loved by all who knew him.

Keywords: Staff Sergeant Roger D. Noland 7th MP CO 7th Inf Div

Unit Location

Comments: My Farther was killed in action in korea on january 22,1951 and was wondering if anyone remember about where the unit location was during that time period. Thanks.

Keywords: Unit Location during the war.

Pork Chop Hill

Comments: I am looking for someone who served with my grandfather Andres Aruz Perez. He is looking to hold a conversation with anybody who may of served with him in Korea. He was in the battle of Pork Chop Hill. He also says he was the Puerto Rican who lost his rifle if it better helps anyone remember him.

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill

K Co 17th Inf Regt...Camp Kaiser 56/57

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Keywords: Any body serve in K co 17th Inf Regt during April 56 to Aug 57.

Remember Deitz,Radmilovich,Steinberg,Robinson....Dick and I ran the supply room and Pete R ran the arma room along with Dietz.

Did you know William Reed from PA?

Comments: My uncle (Bill) was killed before I was born - my family doesn't talk about his service or death - but my father (William Reed's brother) is curious - he can't get info from his siblings (he's the youngest). I would like to find out anything about my uncle so I can share it with my Dad.

Thank you,

(Marlin) Stewart Reed III

Keywords: PVT WILLIAM H B REED 31st Infantry Regiment 7th Infantry Division

Army Hostile, Died (KIA) Date Of Loss: May 15, 1953 PVT MOS 1745 - Light Weapons Infantry Leader Service Number: US52226401   DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA

Romaine Sonnier

Comments: my father, romaine sonnier, served with the 7th infantry division, 17th regimental combat team, 4.2 inch mortar crew, at old baldy, the punchbowl, and the kansas line areas....anyone who served there or knew him, or any info would be appreciated...

Keywords: kansas line, old baldy, the punchbowl, 17th regimental combat team, 4.2 inch mortar, 7th infantry division

REMEMBER GILBERT GOETHALS ??

Comments: Please email if you remember Gil Goethals from Japan or Korea. THANK YOU !!

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Did you know Len

Comments: My Dad was Leonard M. Weiss,Sr. Nickname: Chubby (although he was pretty skinny in his Korean War photos)! He died when I was a boy. I remember a silk banner he brought back that I proudly displayed in my youth. It was very colorful - and I remember the print said, "7TH Division, 17TH Infantry, Yong Dong Po, Korea". Did you know my Dad? Do you know anything about the banner and where it was made?

Keywords: Yong Dong Po

SREVED JUN 1955 TO JUN 1957

Comments: AS I INDICATED IN MY HEADING I SERVED FROM JUL 1955 TO JULY 1957. I WAS IN THE S-2 SECTION. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE WHO SERVED DURING THAT PERIOD. THANKS. NOTE I AM NOW LIVING IN NORWAY.

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Looking for info on my Dad

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with my father, Sgt. Dick Scribner from Staples, Minnesota. He served in the 17th regiment in the 7th Div. C company.

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Pork Chop Hill

Comments: Comments: datein: May 53 dateout: Sept 54

comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my father, PFC Edward Dunnigan. He was in E Co. I'm not sure which Bn. but he said it was known for making it all the way to the Yalu. Initially, he was assigned as a sniper but later on was reassigned as a BAR man just in time for Pork Chop Hill. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Regrettably, he has passed away, but I remember one story; They were about to go out on patrol, led by a guy from Hawaii (Anthony Hayakawa?). Dad said that he was one of the toughest men he ever saw. He stood in front of the squad, armed with a Thompson SMG, a .38 in a shoulder holster, and a .45 in a hip holster and said while pointing at each man, "If I get hit, you're in charge, if he gets hit, you're in charge..." when he finally got to dad he said, "...and if it gets down to you, RUN!" That's the moment when dad said that he knew that this was serious.

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill

Donald Grimm

Comments: My father, Donald Grimm,was in Korea 9/52 to 5/53. Anyone who knew him, or has info about him, please contact me. He didn't talk much of the war and he died a few years ago. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Keywords: Don Grimm, I Company 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division

Name Sake

Comments: My father, Virgil Lloyd Ford and his best friend William Dean entered military service at the same time. My dad in the Navy, his friend William in the Army. My dad died on Veterans Day 2002. He named me after his friend William Dean who was killed in action during the Korean War. My Dad named me after his fallen friend. I do not know his last name. Both families knew each other. Both were born in 1932, they were the same age. I believe that William Dean was from either Indiana or Illnois. I am searching for who he was and his family.

Keywords: Searching for William Dean (last name ukn) born in 1932, US Army Infantry, from Indiana or Illnois, and was killed in action.

Looking for Friends

Comments: looking for Robert Sault, Baldy Walters, Farkus, Mejhie, Lt. Whittney, Sgt. Knight, Parker, Tucker, Lacy, Housh, Castro, Johnny Hamm, Maribelly, Cosgrove,

Captian Raymond Harvey Company C CO

KIA Edmond Roberts, Marvin Peterson, Keith Strotman (lucky), Stacy Freeman,

WIA Johhny Hamm, Whitehead,

MIA Sgt. Nesf,

Keywords: Yalu River Manchuria, Pusan, Tanyang Pass, Iwon, Inchon, Seole, Hungnan, Chechon,

Info on my Dad

Comments: Looking for someone who may have known my dad PFC Shirley H. Bovee from Groveland, NY and served with him. Would like as much info as possible. He was killed in an automobile accident August 23,1955 3 weeks before I was born. I know he rec'd the Purple Heart (I have that) and was wounded more than once. There is no one left in my family to ask & get info from. Even though I never knew him-he is always in my heart and I am so very proud of him. I would just like to know something about his time in Korea. It would mean so very much to me. Thank you

Keywords: PFC Shirley H Bovee 7th Inf Div A Co. Combat 17th Inf Reg 1st BN

17th Infantry Regiment A.T.and M. Platoon July 1952 June 1953

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served in my platoon summer of 1952 until summer of 1953. You will remember quite well the month of October 1952 when all hell broke loose - We joined Charlie Company on the 6th when the Chinese over-ran C. Company outpost in which they lost nearly a full platoon including my good friend Clarence T. Halladay who was never accounted for. The month of December 1952 we spent on the island of Kojo-Do off Pusan chasing prisoners, then returned to Chorwon where we spent a lot of time laying concertina wire on Pork Chop. Lots to talk about- let me hear from you.

Keywords: Kumwah 1952 Hill 1062 C Company October 6th 1952 Chowon 1953 Pork Chop Old Baldy area 1953

Philip D. Grimm

Comments: Was quite surprised when I viewed an old (Feb.Mar. 07) issue of the Buffalo Bugle. In the middle of the issue was a picture of Lt. Grimm a man that I served as point on many patrols during the 1st half of 52. Was quite surprised to see that he made it back alive. Boy!!! Do I remember this old boy. Anyone else have fond memories of the late Col.Philip D. Grimm. I know if Rozanski (Rossy) is out there, he also shares in my fond memories. Jack L. Reynolds

Keywords: Capt. McNair, Sgt. Randel, Sgt Rozanski Iron Trangle Battles Oct. 1952 Recovery patrol of King Co. KIA's

Info. on Philip D. Grimm

Comments: Recently received a Feb. Mar 2007 issue of the Buffalo Bugle. Surprised to see a picture of Philip D. Grimm who just happed to be our platoon leader the first part of 1952. Does anyone out there remember the patrol that we brought back a dead Chinese soldier. We had probably carries him a mile and before we went up into the CP (an unnamed individual)_ wanted two of the guys from the patrol to hold up this dead Chinese soldier up so he could have a snapshot picture taken along side of him. Sgt Rozanski stepped in and reminded him that this would not be tolerated as we had to have respect for this dead soldier. I believe the rest of the patrol would have followed old Rossy to hell and back. Rossy was certainly an unsung hero that had the respect of the entire patrol I realize this is a downer but it's one of those old memories that still linger in this old soldiers mind. Some true stories are never told. Jack Reynolds

Keywords: Lt. Philip D. Grimm Sgt Casper, Cpt McNair, Bill Hall, Sgt Rozanski (Rossy) James Pintar,

Korea Wounded Vet.

Comments: Telephone Lineman, Wounded in Taegu, April 1951. land mine explosion, on a 3/4 Ton truck carrying telephone lines,Four of us in the truck can't recall their names.They used call two of us Blue Boys. Because our faces were covered with blue shrapnel.

Keywords: Telephone Lineman, Taegu, April 1951 land mine explosion, 3/4 Ton truck carrying telephone lines,

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED FROM 1957-1958 (17TH INF. REGIMENT, 7TH DIV.)

Comments: Looking for anyone who may served in 1957-1958 and was stationed in Korea and may have played on any of those teams. Would like to chat with old friends and buddies from the good old days.

Keywords: I played Regimental basketball and on the 7th Div. baseball team. Won the All Far East baseball championship in 1957.

Please explain Regimental Combat Teams

Comments: Attempting to narrow down my dad's unit and then history in Korea. Why is there references to 17th Infantry and 17th Regimental Combat Teams are they two separate entities or precise and less precise refereneces to the same entity? He also mentioned that they fought together with the marines as part of this Reimental Combat Team.

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Buffalo Police

Comments: Looking for anyone who served in the Buffalo Police in Korea 1956-1957

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Sergeant Bohn Co. A 17th Regiment 7th Division

Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers Sergeant Andrew Bohn from Co. A, 17th Reg, 7th Division. Please e-mail me at rsgillispie@msn.com

Thank you very much, Becky

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill Company A, 17th Regiment, 7th Division.

D Company 17th Regiment 7th Division

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my uncle Melvin L. Peters. He was wounded on 6/11/51. His MOS was 04812 and he was in D Company, 17th Regiment, 7th Division.

Keywords: D Company 17th Regiment wounded 6/11/51

17th RCT Easy Co. 2nd Battalion

Comments: My father Robert E. Lee Served inthe 7th ID 17th Regiment during the Korean War from 1950-1951. I am looking for anyone who might have served with him and was with him on the Yalu River.

Keywords: Robert E. Lee 17th RCT Easy Company 2nd Battalion Inchon Landing Yalu River

Comments: Did anyone know or serve with my dad, Lt. Charles R. Westcott? He was in Co. B, 1st. Bn., 17th regiment, and was among the first to reach the Yalu River. My dad will be 85 in June and has never talked much about the Korean war. It was a difficult time in my parents life. They were newly married. My dad who was in the army was sent to Japan. My mom was to follow but the war broke out. They did not see each other for over two years. I am proud of my dad and am grateful for all those who have served. Thank you, Mary Jane Nash

Keywords: Lt. Charles "Rut" Westcott, Yalu, Hyesanjin

Remember Sgt Wiggs?

Comments: If any of you folks remember Tommy I would like to hear from you. I don't know what company he was in only that he was a Sgt E-5 and that he was in the infantry in the 17th Rgt and was twice wounded in fire fights.

Keywords: THOMAS A WIGGS 17 INF RGT 7 INF DIV Casualty Date: February 19, 1951 returned to duty Casualty Date 2: March 20, 1951 evacuated

Looking for any one who served in baker company

Comments: I am Miguel A. Kerkadó grandson and im lookin for any one who served with him in baker Co. in the 17 regiment. if any one here does know him or has heard of my grandfather please let me know right away!!!

thank you all have a good day: Christian Ramirez Kerkadó

Keywords: Lookin for anyone here who served with Miguel A. Kerkadó in Korea 1951-1953 in the 17th regiment ,7th division "B" company.

Looking for others from Army 17th Baker Company

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2Lt Dan Murphy, FO for Co. I, 3rd Batt.

Comments: I'm looking for members of Eye Company, 3rd Battalion, 17th Infantry (Capt. Roy Harms, CO), who fought around Hill 851 near Chu-pa'ri in late Aug and early Sep 1951.

If you knew my father, 2Lt. Dan Murphy from Watsonville, California, who was the FO assigned to your unit by Btry C, 49th FAB, drop me a line.

His grand-daughters are interested in finding out about who he was and how he died; since I was born after his death, I can't tell them much about it.

Keywords: Hill 851, chu-pa'ri, forward observer, Murphy

MIA JULY 1953 PORK CHOP HILOL

Comments: Any one listed as missing in action 6 - 12 Jul 1953 on Pork Chop hill was put into that MIA by the U.S. Air Force B-29's dropping 2000 LB Bombs on a small outpost no bigger than a city block by order of Gen. Treudue CG 7th Inf Div. The simple fact is, he destroyed all remains forever. I was eye wittness to that carnage and distroying of all remains. There are 112 MIA that will never be recovered because of Gen. Treadue.

Leon Mruczkowski CW2 U.S. Army Retired

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill July 6-11 1953

Congressional Medal of Honor

Comments: Because of the limits of the numbers of Congressional Medal of Honor winners, my Uncle Col. Wiley McGarity did not receive the CMH, but the DSC. I would like to get him the CMH, as both he and my aunt having failing health. How would I go about that? His citation reads:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wiley McGarity, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. First Lieutenant McGarity distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces at Paengma-gol, Korea, on 1 September 1951. On that date, Company F, in defensive positions on a strategic hill, was viciously attacked at approximately 0200 hours by an estimated three hundred ruthless hostile forces supported by automatic-weapons and grenade fire. After the enemy penetrated a company position on the west end of the hill, inflicting heavy casualties and gaining control of key terrain, Captain McGarity, armed only with a pistol and several grenades, braved withering small-arms and automatic-weapons fire and, launching a one-man assault against the fanatical assailants, killed approximately six hostile soldier before his ammunition was expended. Although wounded by grenade fragments, he grabbed abandoned enemy grenades and a discarded carbine and continued to pour deadly accurate fire into enemy positions until the ammunition was exhausted. Then, seizing a trenching tool, he closed in hand-to-hand combat, killing two more hostile soldiers. Maintaining his magnificent stand, he inflicted such sweeping destruction that the enemy broke off the engagement and when friendly troops reached the area, he was hurling grenades at the retreating force. His inspirational, intrepid actions exacted a toll of approximately thirty enemy dead and as a result of his incredible display of valor the vital strongpoint was re-secured. Department of the Army: General Orders No. 107 (December 14, 1951)

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Pork Chop Hill, 17th Infantry Regiment

March 1951

Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers serving with Captain Loyd Manning (ORC - CE), my grandfather. He was discharged from Camp Roberts, CA and I believe he may have served in Operation Ripper. Thank you.

Keywords: Cpt Loyd Manning - Army CE - Korea '51

PFC Ross Maenza, Ohio Heavy Weapons Man 17th Inf 7th Inf Div KIA April 8 1951 South Korea

Comments: Any information on PFC Maenza will be appreciated.

Keywords: 17th Inf 7th Div Heavy Weapons Man MOS 4812 KIA April 8 1951 RTD missile @ South Korea Army Serial# RA 15269648

Finding a Friend

Comments: My grandfather Irving Humphrey just lost his wife of 40 years, my Grandmother. SHe was a wonderful lady. He wants to find an army buddy of his that was in a tent fire with him. He was in B Troop 10th Calvary with 17th Infantry Division. He doesnt talk a lot about it but he has severe scars from this fire.The friend he is trying to find was also inhured in this fire his name is GEORGE HUDEN, hopefully I spelled that right. They were taken to Brook General Hospital in San Antonio TX.Please if anyone has any information on either of these men please email me. Thank you very muck, Megan Kelley

Keywords: B Troop 10th Calvary, Camp Kasier, 17th Infantry Division.

7th Division 17th Regiment E Company

Comments: Looking For people who can send pictures of the 7th Division 17th Regiment, E Company. That was who my dad served with during the Korean War. Any info would be great.

Keywords: Dwaine Hunter, Porkchop Hill, 7th Division, 17th Regiment, E Company

Comments: I was in Korea in the middle 50's 7th Div 17th Inf stationed at camp Kasier, and I've got the upmost respect to anyone that fought there, my brother did with the 27th wolfhound regt Co B 25th Div, I have pictures of Korea back when i was there.and i would also like to receive pictures in that time period.

Keywords: pictures

WIA HILL 601 A CO 6/11/51

Comments: Served in Korea with the 17th Inf / 7th Div. 1951 - 1952. Wounded June 11, 1951 on hill 601 near Hwachon North Korea. 96 days in Hospitals in Pusan and Japan. 279th Gen. Hospital near Osaka & Tokyo, Rehab in Nara, Japan, Rtd in Sept '51 to same unit until rotation. Two Plt. Leaders I remember were Lt. Carl Chapman and Lt. Larkin.

Keywords: Korea 1951 - 1952 / 17th Inf Regt

looking for sargeant

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Keywords: Sgt. Duffy-Pork Chop Hill

SON OF KOREAN VET

Comments: MY FARTHER'S TRAINING TOOK PLACE IN FORT BUCANNAN PUERTO RICO.HE IS A NATIVE OF THE ISLAND.BEEN TAKING CARE OF HIM SINCE 1999.

Keywords: PORK CHOP HILL 52 54

did you serve with my grandpa?

Comments: I am on active duty in the Army serving at Fort Knox. My grandfather, Ervin J. Williams served in D Co 17th INF Reg from 19 Jan 53 to 12 May 55. He was a switchboard operator. He recently passed away and now I am trying to find out everything that I can about his service to our country. I would be so honored to talk to someone that served with him (I think that my grandma would like it, too) Thank you!

Keywords: D Company 17th INF Reg

old buds

Comments: Im looking for guys that i served with. I was in b co. 1st. bn. 17th inf. 7th div.

Keywords: They called me froggie and frenchey.

old buds

Comments: Im looking for guys that i served with

Keywords: They called me froggie and frenchey.

Information on David R Willcox

Comments: My father, David R Willcox served in the korean war and was wounded at Pork Chop Hill. He speaks with fondness about the friedships he made in the war but has difficulty talking about anything else. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers him. Thanks, Carol Svetik

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill.

Letter of Thanks Alvert E. Todd KIA

Comments: I wanted to thank all those who keep up this web site and for all the help they have given me in attempting to find my uncle's remains who was MIA and presumed dead. The Army has been so helpful they even tracked me down 1500 miles from my last address to get a DNA sample and sent Incident reports, maps and one of his medals. When I first started this search I really thought it would take years to find out anything but was pleasantly surprised. And thank you to the retired pilot who had flown in Korean who called from California with helpful advice. Sorry I lost your number in my recent move.

Keywords: Albert E. Todd

For My Grandfather, William W. Goodwin WIA 11/17/50

Comments: I am posting this message for my grandfather William W. Goodwin. He was wounded November 17th. 1950. His Lt. Roy R. Watkins was killed. I would like to get him the Korean War Veterans medal, I don't think he even knows about it. He is getting on in years and I would like to get it for him. Anyone please feel free to contact me for any questions. Thank you, William R. Carter.

Keywords: 1st. Lt. Roy R. Watkins ; PFC Oscar Del Toro

1st Lt John Bacon, 17th Inf Regt,Korea

Comments: Just scanning web abs came across partial info re John Bacon. We bunked in adjacent cubicles for 6 months. John a very quiet and religious young man of very fine character. Understand he died very early in his first combat tour in the arms of Ed Bannister, another member of our class and first to become a Captain. Contact me about John if you'd like.

Keywords: OCS Clas #25, Ft Riley, KS. Grad 5 Oct 50

Fox Company

Comments: Would like to connect with others who fought with my grandfather, Charles E. Otto.

Until recently, my grandfather hasn't spoke much about the war or the battles he fought in. He is a soft spoken and wonderful man; an integral part of our family.

17th Infantry Regiment / 7th Division / Fox Company / White Buffalos / Bayonette

I also would like to help him acquire missing medals. Any direction on my search would be wonderful and much appreciated.

Keywords: 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, Fox Company, White Buffalos, Bayonette

17TH INF REG. 2ND BATTALION

Comments: LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHER VETS WHO WERE THERE FROM FEB 1953 TO MAY 1954

Keywords: PORK CHOP HILL