1951-52

Comments: 7TH DIV, 17TH INF REG 1951-1952

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Anyone who knew Brison Howard

Comments: Brison Howard was a Seargant and he was in Company "H" 17th inf regt. He was killed in action on November 24, 1951. He was killed near Hwasoho, North Korea. I never knew Brison. He is my Uncle and I would like to hear from anyone who knew him. If you knew Brison please write and give me any kind of information you can about him and what he was like.

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G Co, 07/53, Pork Chop

Comments: I'll always remember waking from surgery and hearing the voices of angels...except I couldn't understand them, cause they were speaking in Norwegian. Anyway, they'll always be angels to me!

Keywords: WIA 07/53 on Pork Chop. Sent to Osaka Army Hosp following surgery at NorMASH, somewhere in Korea.

17th Infantry Association

Comments: At the top of this page you show our dues as $10.00 annual and $100.00 Life. This has been changed. Please now show it as $11.50 Annual and $120.00 Life. This change was made so that we can mail out our Newsletter, THE BUFFALO BUGLE by First Class Mail. Also our 2000 reunion is over. The 2001 reunion is set for mid-August in the Seattle, Washington area. More info to come, or they can E-Mail me for additional info.

Stu Rothman, President

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Do you knoe Earl Lloyd White he was my grandpa

Comments: 7TH CALVARY

Keywords: He was a sergent first class

G Co Whitehorse Hill

Comments: Company G...17th Infantry Regiment...AFO 7 at White Horse Hill in North Korea on the 12th of October in 1952

Keywords: 7th division

Does anyone remember

Comments: Wanting to locate anyone who knew Leonard G. Lee. Dont know what company he was in but do know his death date was July 10 1953. He enlisted in Peoria County, Ill. Leonard's rank was Cpl. He and I spent a lot of time together when we were kids. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who could tell me the circumstance's of his death also if his body was returned to the states. I was in Korea at the same time but different outfit. Leonard has a sister,if anyone knows her I would like for you to pass this information on to her. Thank You. Robert E. Kirk rebel2@one-eleven.net

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill 17th Inf Regt. 7th Div

D Company

Comments: Looking for anyone who was in the 7th Infantry Division 17th Infantry regiment D company for my father. He served in Korea.

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1 battalion 4 platoon charlie company oct.6 1952

Comments: I am writing on behalf of my father Richard H Phipps,for he has no computer.My father is looking for two men he served with in 1952 in Khumwah Valley oct.6 he only knows the last names LARSON who he beleives lives in Ohio and Gennetti who might live in penn.

Keywords: 1952 oct.6 Khumwah Valley(Heavey weaponry)

Carlos Villarreal, NCO, B Co., 2/17th

Comments: I'm not positive of my dad's exact unit designation, but I believe it was B 2/17th. He was a WWII vet in his 2nd war (Korea) as a volunteer. His war buddy, Jack Wick, speaks highly of him as a good guy to have around--career combat guy amongst draftees like Jack. Some stories I'm chasing (ref. my dad, SFC Carlos NMI Villarreal, US Army, deceased Jan. 69): a possible Silver Star (may be from his WWII time w/34th Inf. Div.); punching out a 2LT in front of a company that "didn't see a thing!" (may be WWII--at any rate, Statute of Limitation's expired, so go ahead and tell the MPs!); stepping on a severely underpowered land mine (noise, EXTREMELY minimal damage--minor treatment at the aid station). I followed in this Buffalo's footsteps and became an Infantry officer, reaching the rank of Major--graduated from The Citadel, Airborne & Ranger Schools. I would love to hear from friends of my dad & Jack Wick's. Jack's in Sacramento, California, as a (retired?) nurseryman. God Bless all you lightfighters and Buffalos! Hoo-AH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keywords: Bravo Co., 2/17th; Jack Wick; Carlos NMI Villarreal; Pork Chop Hill; Punchbowl; Yalu River

Fox Co Kojedo guard duty

Comments: When some of us finished our tour of guard duty we were placed on a truck to be taken back to our quarters, I was sitting on tail gate and when the truck started off I was thrown off onto my back. I need to make contact with the people that witnessed this. Thank you

Keywords: Looking for former members of Fox Co. who served on KOJE island guarding POWs. At the time I was in the 7ID 17th inf reg 2batt Fox Co. we were sent there for R&R.

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES

Comments: Would like to hear from any Army buddies or personnel in the Pork Chop Hill area up to 3 months before cease fire!

Thanks Raymond T. Dixon (Atlanta,Georgia) (May 53 - July 54) Raymond Email:BrendaD50@CS.COM

Keywords: PORK CHOP HILL AT CEASE FIRE , HILL 347, DUFFY, MENDELL, ROCKO GARNER, RICE

John Liburdi WIA 2/13/51 now very ill !!

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with John Liburdi in the 17th Inf Rgt 7th Inf Div before he was wounded 2/13/51. He is very ill and would like to hear from some one that he served with.Even just a card would make him feel good.

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Cpl. Raymond X. Gallagher KIA 53

Comments: I am named after my Uncle who was killed in July 1953 near Sohkogae DMZ.

I believe the battle was for Pork Chop Hill.

He was a guest of the enemy POW until they were all buried in a shallow grave. He was one of 28 found. His body came home just after my Parent's wedding. I was born in 1955.

I would like to know if anyone remembers him or can tell me about what happened. Since he was only 21 and not married, I, and now my son are carrying his name in memory.

He did his training at Camp Breckenridge, Ky. before being assigned to a rifle company.

He was with Easy Company, 17th Infantry Regiment (although the news clippings I have said it was the 17th Reg. Combat Team), Seventh (7) Division.

I do have a picture of him in uniform.

The strange thing is he is wearing the Screaming Eagle patch of the 101 Airborne.

Any help would be aprreciated

Back in 1990, I helped Pascall McGuiness to fund the Korean War Memorial down in Battery Park New York. Unfortunately, I coulndn't make the dedication.

Please ask around during your reunion. I know my Dad, like myself, would love to know.... the good, the bad,....and the indiferent.

Thank you

Raymond P. Gallagher

IR,

Keywords: Easy Co., 17th IF,7th Div, Pork Chop Hill, KIA 53

DUANE MAHNESMITH

Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW OF ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE SERVED WITH MY BROTHER. I WAS JUST A BABY WHEN HE WAS KILLED IN KOREA.

Keywords: TRAINED WITH THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION AT CAMP BRECKENRIDGE. HE WAS KILLED IN KOREA APRIL 1951

Porkchop Hill, July, 1953

Comments: Looking for buddies that served in fox co, 17th regiment from april 1953 to may, 1954 and was on porkchop hill the 8th of july,1953.Some names I remember are frank guthrie,bob soluri, art lowe, co. clerk;ole olson,art manning, sgt. rogers,joe gocz, and fellows with last names of grigsby,strube, brett,lafferty from jersey city,and curtis anthony.Would like to hear from you.

Keywords: Porkchop Hill,July,1953,Fox Co. 3rd Platoon

Looking for My Dad, Charles Barker

Comments: I'm looking to locate my Dad who served in Guam in 1948 and could have seved in Korea.I never met him as he and my mother split up before I was born. Any info., would be appreciated.

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Raymond F. Crown B Co. KIA 3/24/53

Comments: Does anyone remember my Brother Raymond Crown KIA near Chobuk-Kol N.Korea. Would like to hear from anyone who was there that night and may have known Ray and been with him when he died.

Thanks in advance for remembering.

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B CO 1949-50

Comments: "C" Co 32nd Inf Regt 7th Div Pochon/Unjongbu/Soul 03/18/48 thru 12/00/49

then to Sendai Japan "B" Co 17th Inf Regt Camp Sc himmelfennig Sendai Japan12/0?/49 thru 07/0?50

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Finding men of the unit

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with Paul Killar. Paul was with Able Co. 13th Engr.Bn.(C),with the 7th Infantry Division. He was listed as MIA on July 9th,'53 most likely on Pork Chop. I was with the 17th Inf, Regt.at the time, also involved in the defense of that outpost. I learned just recently of what happened to my neighbor, after all these years, here on this great web site (Paul was later declared KIA.)

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17th tank co ,7 div

Comments: LQQKING four friend who was in korea 1950to 1953,landed at beach at Iwon. when all the way to the manchurian Border, was in the 17 tank co ,

Keywords: 17 th tank co buffalo, 17th inf regt[ 7div hourglass

Looking for buddies F Co

Comments: Looking for buddies. Would like to get in contact with some of the guys I served with from 1949 to 1951.

I enlisted from Tomah Wis. I'm sorry, I have forgotten some of the names. Anyone searching who served with me and see's this msg. please contact me. Clarence Vermeis

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PORK CHOP - MARCH/APRIL 53 I CO

Comments: My father Joe Cucurullo from Brooklyn, fought at Pork Chop and was hit by mortar April 1, 53. Critically wounded, he was taken off the hill by a black medic everyone called 'Doc' (what else?). He spent 6 months in Japan recovering and won the PH and should be getting his Bronze almost 50 years too late. He did basic at Camp Polk LA. Anyone know him??

Keywords: 7th Div. 17th Reg. Item Co

Haskel Hood K Co MIA 5/29/51 Sugar Loaf

Comments: Haskel Hood was member of "K" Company, 17th Inf. Reg. 7th Inf. Div. KIA May 29, 1951 during "Battle O Sugar Loaf". Where was this battle located? He was my 1st love. I have never got over him. Would like to hear from anyone who knew him or was in that battle

Keywords: Haskel Hood, American Indian, KIA

HQ I&R Plt

Comments: c/o Ted Barker - Korean War Project.

Trying to contact former unit mates who might remember the action in which I was WIA by White Phosphorus grenade that two NK threw back at me on the hill.

I broght them back down to debrief and aid station where we were processed.

I went to Rgt aid station and then to a MASH unit with Donald Dalton, also WIA.

I have not been able to get my Purple Heart from Korea due to lack of Aid Station or MASH records available to determine. The VA and NPRC have contd to say there is no record.

Needing help from unit members to establish.

After Korea, served in Vietnam also.

Keywords: WIA June 51, Col Quinn Rgt CO, Don Dalton WIA

PORK CHOP HILL 'POW'

Comments: I am looking to correspond with anyone who may have served with my uncle, Cpl Donald Godburn. All I know is he served with 17th Reg/ 7th Inf Div and was taken prisoner on Pork Chop Hill. I'm looking for photos, recollections , etc from any who may have served with him throughout his time in Korea but especially from Pork Chop Hill. He passed away several years ago without ever talking of his time there. The family all understood his desire to remain silent but we would like to have something for the grandchildren, nieces and nephews as well as my dad and other uncle. Any info from anyone would be greatly appreciated.

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Robert James Powers

Comments: My father was wounded in action on Sept 27th, 1952 on a mission behind enemy lines near Chorwon, North Korea. He assumed command when the Platoon Sgt. was killed. Anyone who knew him or has any more info, please let me know. I would like more personal info than the u.s. govt. can provide. My website ( a tribute to him ) is www.koreanwarhero.homestead.com Thank you.

Keywords: Near Chorwon, North Korea. Sept 27th, 1952 won Bronze star and Purple heart

Lookin for Buddies

Comments: looking for friends buddies in the 1st platoon, A company, 1st battalion,

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Looking for buddies

Comments: I am interested in hearing from fellows that were with me in korea with fox company may 1953-may 1954.Was on porkchop hill july 8,1953,wounded and was in hospital in japan until september 1953. Returned to unit until I rotated home on may 10, 1954

Keywords: Fox co,Porkchop hill,July 1953

G Co 3/51-4/52

Comments: Co G 17th Inf. Regt. 7th Inf. Div. March 51 to Apr. 52

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CP50th Anniv, William F. Lyell, (MOH) KIA 31 AUG 51

Comments: I am the facility manager for the W.F. Lyell Army Reserve Center in Nashville, TN. We are planning a 50th anniversary ceremony, on or about 31 AUG 2001, to commemorate the combat action in which CPL Lyell was killed in action, and for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. I am looking for veterans of the 17th Infantry, 2d Battalion and/or Company F who eitehr knew CPL Lyell or would be interested in attending. I am also looking for memorablia to place in the lobby after it is renovated. Any photos or other items that we can reproduce, will be gladdly returned to the contributor.

Keywords: Chup'a-ri, Korea

al pepin where are you??

Comments: al pepin from lewiston me. ex prizefighter, where are you al??

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miller pepin marshal cagle shorty powers

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B Company, 1950-1952, 7 Division, 17 Infantry Regiment

Comments: My father John Mendoza would like to correspond with anyone who was in the Army - Korean War. He was there in Oct. 1950 to Oct. 1952. Company B, Baker Company, Buffalo White, 1st Bat., 4th Platoon, 7th Division, 17 Infantry Regiment. He came out of Iron Triangle. If you were in the Korean War at that time please drop me a line and I will forward the information to my father.

God bless you all for our freedome we enjoy today.

Keywords: Company B, Baker Company, Buffalo White, 1st Bat., 4th Platoon, 7th Division, 17 Infantry Regiment

WHERE IS BYRON S. BALDWIN, WEST POINT GRADUATE????

Comments: Last knowledge of Major Byron S.Baldwin in the mid 1960's prior to his going to Korea, later possibly assigned duty in Vietnam. Anyone with any information please contact me at the e-mail address or write or call me.

Keywords: Attended West Point Class 1961 or 62

List of men in the 17th regiment - January 1953 to July 1954

Comments: A relative of mine, as well as my grandfather, is looking for a list of men who were in the 17th regiment during 1953-1954; during the Korean War. Any help would be appreciated.

David Poss philteredtech@yahoo.com

Keywords: 17th regiment, 1953, 1954

Change in info concerning 2LT Lowell Mason Jr.

Comments: I inadvertantly indicated that my father, 2nd Lowell Mason Jr. had served in Korea in 1951-52. In fact, having just found some of his military records, it turns out that he served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was assigned to the 17th from late 1952 until he was wounded on the front face of Pork Chop Hill early in the morning on 12 June 1953. Anyone who knew him or a SGT Kent M. Bird or a PFC Gaetano P. Nicastro; I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Also, if anyone has any photos or other copyable memorabilia, I would like to hear from you. Sincerely yours, LCDR Rob Mason

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill

searching for father

Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have known my father Jack D. Sumrall who was killed in Action march 23, 1953 in Korea. Thanks.

Keywords: Jack D. Sumrall 17inf rgt7 infantry

17th Regiment

Comments: My father (Samual Randel- corporal)served in the 17th Inf. Reg. from 1952-1953, being rotated out just prior to Pork Chop Hill. Looking for anyone who served with him in Korea.

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Heavy Mortar Company

Comments: Looking for Sargent Parker,Sargent Smallie,Sargent Sryver,Sluefoot,Smittie,Bannie and others from the 1st Platoon called the Whood'es,Old Daddy Rabbitt and Chicken Hawks and Crows on your bed while your sleeping at night,Airplane Proppeler in your bed from a piper cub,Sendai,Japan Camp Shittyfinger the toughest fighting bunch of guys and sharpest dressers in the WHOLE COMPANY.Love to hear from you guy's. Love John Politano Let's Hear From You Guy's. 4/18/49 Sendai,Japan Korean War Came Home Trained Recruites Fort Dix New Jersey,Discharged I would have reinlisted but, heard Lt. Webb was made Captin I then knew that the army had gone to hell.

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ANYONE WHO KNOWS JOHN MENDOZA

Comments: to write me back so that I can forward the information to my dad. He was wondering if there is anyone out there who served in Korea when he did - he would like to make contact. He was in the Army - B Company, 7th Division, 17th Infantry Regiment.

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Anyone who know 2Lt Lowell Mason

Comments: My father was a platoon leader in late 1951 or early 1952. He was leading a squad down the front face of Pork Chop Hill when they were ambushed by Chinese/nK troops throwing grenades and shooting small arms fire. My father called for the squad to retrograde, though I'm not sure if all members made it back. He was seriously wounded and left the unit to convalesce in Japan a short time later. He received the Silver Star for his actions to cover and assist his men back to safety. My father died of cancer almost ten years ago. He never spoke of the war and my knowledge of his service is based solely on the (slim) accounts of relatives and his medal citation. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who knew my father and could share any information of their time in Korea with him and the unit. I am in the Navy and stationed in Korea. If I can help anyone please email me or call me. Thanks and God Bless.

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill

Porkchop Hill

Comments: I am an NCO at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and I work on a range called "Porkchop Hill". I am trying to put together a small museum for new soldiers that come to our range. I am looking for detailed drawings or a photo or two of the outpost, a personal account of someone there, a story from someone who knew PVT Charles Barker (MOH), How many people was the outpost designed for, etc.. Anything would be a help. I am doing this on my own for soldiers past and present.

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Pork Chop Hill

Comments: Dear Hal, After posting a message, I've gotten much help from Sgt Ed puplava, I&R Pl. 17th Regt. He has sent me Pictures of Pork Chop Hill and vicinity. Also a panoramic sketch of the Yokokkchon Valley.These show definitly that my old outfit G Co 8th Cav Regt occupied the hill now known as Pork Chop in Oct Nov Dec 1951.

A battle was fought there on Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 21, 1951 and the Medal of Honor awarded to Lt. James Stone of F Co. 8th Cav Regt. Some terrible events happened on that hill.

MANY THANKS for all the help, Pfc John Krull

g co.

Keywords: pork chop 3 sisters hill Yokokkchon Valle

Dad's unit 1951

Comments: I am looking for anyone assigned to my fathers unit in 1951.He was lost at the chosin revs.Or so I have been told.I was three then and I was alwas told to leave this alone.But I need information.Unit company,platoon so on and on.

Keywords: 1950-1951

Hill 301

Comments: Looking for veterans of Baker Co who were on Hill 301 on or around November 19, 1951. Trying to help a BAR man find some buddies. Contact me and I'll pass along your info. Thank you all for your courage and sacrifice.

Keywords: Hill 301, November 19,1951, Baker Company, 17th

finding buddies E Co

Comments: As we get closer to the 50 year anniversary I do want to meet up with some of my buddies that I served with in Korea. I will you all at our next renuion.

Keywords: 57 Recoiless Rifle

Help - PFC Edward Oneil - KIA 11/02/50

Comments: PFC Edward Oneil was Kia, 3 Months before his son was born ( My Brother) My Brother is seraching for all the info on his father that he can get, If anyone served with him before he was KIA please E-mail me at KrandiaLL@aol.com, We are also intrested in knowing all info on his KIA. Also maybe someone has a Picture of him that might want to share it with his son, Since he doesnt even know what his father looked like. Below is all the info we have. Thanks

ONEILL EDWARD Rank=PFC Serial Number=RA12293385 Branch=Infantry Military Occupation Specialty=04745 Year of Birth=30 Race=Caucasian State of Residence=NY County of Residence=New York Unit=17th Inf Regt Division=7th Inf Div Type of Unit=Inf Regt Place of Casualty=North Korea Date of Casualty (yymmdd)=50 11 02 Type of Casualty=Killed in Action Detail of Casualty= Group of Casualty=Killed in Action Evacuation Disposition=

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M/Sgt. Howard Hovey KIA 6July53

Comments: Seeking contact with anyone who knew my father, M/Sgt. Howard Hovey, mortar platoon and later (I think) field first for Co. A, 17th Inf. Btn., 7th Inf. Div. He was KIA 6 July 1953, received the DSC, Bronze Star, Silver Star; Camp Hovey (Korea), near Camp Casey, was named in his honor.

We, his 3 daughters and his son, are dedicating a grave marker in Arlington National Cemetery on 2 June of this year. Would like to hear from anyone with whom our father served.

Keywords: Pork Chop, Co. A, 17th Inf. Btn., 7th Inf. Div., KIA 6 July 1953

Pork Chop Hill

Comments: My dad fought in Korea but historical books i have found make no mention of this hill...what was the hill number. According to my dad it was a battle that had huge casualties. but he refers only to the name porkchop perhaps he can't remember the specifics. Can anyone help?

Keywords: battle of Pork Chop ridge, or hill?

Need Help - Lt. Richard T. Shea, Jr. - KIA July 8, 1953

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with First Lieutenant Richard T. Shea, Jr., from Portsmouth, VA. Lt. Shea was killed in action on July 8, 1953 in fighting near Sokkogae, Korea. In 1955, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The City of Norfolk is hosting a 3-day Korean War Commemoration event Sept. 15-17, 2000. We are trying to locate Lt. Shea's living relatives so we can properly honor his memory and his family. If anyone knows anything about his family (brothers' or sisters' names, wife, etc.)please let us know. Any help is welcome and appreciated.

Keywords: 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, Company A, Sokkogae, Portsmouth, Virginia