Looking to help my uncle

Comments: I'm looking to help my uncle, Sgt. Ronald (Royce) Richards of Detroit MI, get reconnected with friends from the 180th Regiment. They've just got a computer and he's giving it a try.

He was a .30/.50 cal machine gunner as part of H company, but was assigned to other companies along the line. He was pretty much in country for the whole period and returned through LA. He is rather reserved about his experiences, but it still is very clear, and dear to him. I'd like to motivate him to go to a reunion and hope that hearing from someone who he can relate to might get him to return to a reunion. He's a great guy and I think would enjoy comparing notes with any of you. He saw pictures on Richard Reahard's website that were looking at his positions or seeing things the same way he saw them. I'm working to get some of his photos scanned to share with any of you. I'd appreciate any input. I'd start by forwarding some messages to him, and hopefully he'd start responding and sharing his memories.

Thanks, John Henning

Keywords: H Company, Sandbag Castle, Detroit

Looking for members of Ist Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment who were in Germany in March 1945

Comments: I am looking for any surviving members of the 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, who were with the unit when it crossed the Rhine and were with it as it advanced thru Biblis, Bobstadt and Gros Hausen in March 1945. The small Village of Einhausen (formerly Gros Hausen or Klein Hausen) are looking for information/photos of when the Battalion came thru their village. Historical records from the National Archives on the 180th Infantry Regiment show that the 1st Battalion was advancing thru the woods towards Bensheim when they came under fire from the visinity of Gros Hausen and they then called in for air and artillery support before moving in that night. Any information or photos of that event and their thoughts about the village would be preatly appreciated.

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Hgq, Co. 1st Bn roster Jan 1953

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Keywords: Nickname-KRUAT Sand Bag Castle,Heartbreak Ridge,Christmas Tree Hill.

did you know my dad , Walter Thiery

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did you know my dad , Walter Thiery

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Looking for info & Photos of Gros Hausen

Comments: I am writing for the historical society of a small village in Germany who are looking for information or photos of the 180th Inf Reg's advance thru their village in late March, 1945. This village has hosted 100's of Army Bandsmen who have performed in the area since 1970 and also to students from the US who traveled to Germany with their German Language classes. Any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated. The village is named Einhausen, however at the time, there were two towns called Gros Hausen and Klein Hausen. Gros Hausen is mentioned in at least one book because the unit entered thru the Gros Hausen side and that is probably why it is mentioned. Again any info or photos or another source of information on the 180th's advance thru this area would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Crossing the Rhine and passing thru Biblis , Gros Hausen and on to either Bensheim, Heppenheim or Lorsch

They Remain Silent

Comments: My father, Donald Gould, (PA) served in 49th Love Company, Pork Chop Hill, Korea. And even though I am a Desert Storm Vet, he rarely spoke about his experiences. (He shared more with my sons, who presented him with a commemorative G.I. Joe holding a B.A.R., than he did with me.)

Dad carried a browning, and was one of the few from his platoon who walked off Pork Chop. I've learned more from other sources, than I would ever have learned from him.

For those of you seeking information about relatives' experience there, know that it was profound, that their service and sacrifice was exceptional, and be very proud. They remain silent for a reason.

Keywords: 49th Love

Company A 1952

Comments: Were you in Company A Aug 52 - Jan 53 or have a roster during this period ? Were you on Hill 854 across the river from 812 (749) in Oct 52 ? Have photos of these hills ? Was Napalm Ridge or Changhang the NK position opposing 854 ? Looking for Perdue of AL, Callahan or Ogas of CA, Pope of NY. Remember losing Leet, Magourik, or Watts in Sept/Oct 52 ? Remember me (Herb), James Bess, Baldovi, Huffman, SGT Chang, Leon Miller, Walter Rhodes, Walter Royack, Fick, Macedo, Theo. White, Ben Rutherford, O'Brien (priest driver) or Francisco Roque-Candenedo ? Remember our SGTs Allen, Ashby, Chang or Scott, or our LTs Taylor, Rupp or Seeley, Jewell or CPT Beane ? Know anyone who trained at Camp Rucker, AL in L Co. 164th Regt in 1951/52 ? THANKS ALL VETS !!!

Keywords: Hill 812 (& 749), Hill 854 (& 799), Napalm Ridge in Oct 1952

Bascom Tippin

Comments: wondered if anyone remembered this person and could pass some more info on or stories.

Keywords: Came across some paper work online

180th deployment in 1953

Comments: My brother (Joe Cahill) was with the 180th from early 1953 on until separation from Army in Oct. 1954. My son is going to South Korea in 2 weeks and will tour the DMZ. Can anyone tell me where the 180th was deployed before the truce was finally signed? I remember my Father was ripping stories out of the newspaper so my Mother would not get upset which makes me suspect they were at Pork Chop Hill which was the big ongoing battle before the signing. Just do not know how to confirm such a hunch. Is there a source that explains the medals the soldiers received?

Thank you all for your service to our country.

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill, medals

Looking for Albert Unger, Medic K co 180th On T bone hill June 1952

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO CAN REMEMBER THE SHRAPNEL WOUND ON MY LEFT ARM DURING THIS BATTLE, SEEMS LIKE THE CO K MEDICS NAME WAS ALBERT UNGER HE WANTED TO TURN MY NAME IN FOR A PURPLE HEART MEDAL HOWEVER I TOLD HIM NOT TO AS AT THE TIME I DIDN'T WANT MY PARENTS NOTIFIED OF THE WOUND, I HAVE HEARD FROM SOME OF MY FRIENDS IF COULD FIND SOMEONE TO VERIFY THIS I MIGHT BE ABLE TO RECEIVE THE MEDAL AT THIS LATE DATE, JUNE 1952 IS BACK IN TIME I KNOW DAYS GONE BY

Keywords: Battle for Hill 191 part of T BONE COMPLEX kOREA ON jUNE13/15TH 2062. ROY KILLINGSWORTH. HAROLD RITTER, WENDELL OSBORNE.,REX SPRINGSTON

Know SGT DON MURPHY?

Comments: Any info on my Dad Sgt Joseph Donald "DON" Murphy. Only know he served sometime around early 50 or 51 possibly 54? Headstone had Sgt w/180th Infantry CoB Please help put a story to his face.

Keywords: Co B Dark hair, Tall & skinny

Donald J. Bast

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known my father, Donald J. Bast. I believe he was on or around Sandbag Castle attack of 14-15 July 53? He passed recently, and like many, never spoke of the war. I would love to learn more of his actions and friends. Thanks, Jeff Bast

Keywords: Don Bast sandbag castle 45th inf

32cnd infantry veteran cpl charles cook wounded 10 july 1953 sakkoe

Comments: My step father who is 81 and was awarded the bronze star with v for his actions on Pork chop hill In I believe it is spelled Sakkoe korea and is 81 is trying to find out about one man he helped who was wounded very badly and might have died as a result of combat on 10 July 1953.My stepfather s letter for the bronze star was awarded 27 October 1953 for leaving a foxhole in order to throw 2 hang grenades while under fire.They were trapped in a cave so he saved many lives that day.Tonight he asked me to find out if corporal cook survived and any information about either him or his family.At 81 it is pretty important to him.I've seen the bronze star withv and the letter which he was awarded after discharge from the service.He was a great husband to my mother who passed in 2004.Anyone remembering John I'd like to hear from and pass along to him your contact information.He is particularly interested if corporal ciik survived his wounds and what became of him.He is terrible with a computer so I am trying to help him find out.I hope by luck someone reads this that can help Thank you

Keywords: 32cnd infantry corporal John cook injured in sakkao Korea Pork chop hill

Earnest Simmons

Comments: I am looking for someone who may have been with my father during his time with the 8th Infantry in Eta Jima in 1952. Would love to hear from anyone that was there with these great men. His name is Earnest Simmons. Thanks you

Keywords: I am looking for someone who may have been with my father during his time with the 8th Infantry in Eta Jima in 1952. Would love to hear from anyone that was there with these great men. His name is Earnest Simmons. Thanks you

Dog Company 180th Regiment 45th Division

Comments: Looking for anyone who may remember me or served in my same unit. Feel free to contact me. Thanks.

Keywords: Jack Finn, Christmas Hill 1220

Only Dsc awarded the 45th Div during it's stay during the Korean War

Comments: Many people have asked questions regarding the battle for Eerie from Jun 13,52 to jun 16th,52. The following General Order concerning the Distinguished Service Medal...otherwise known as the Presidential Unit Citation.......was awarded to the 3rd Battalion,180th Infantry Regiment to include supporting units. I hope this will provide some information that proves helpful. Dick Shaw,Retired Lt. Col,Infantry. dickshaw81@yahoo.com

GENEHAL f DEPARTMENT OF IMT No. 21-| WASHINGTON 25, D. C.,. ry 1053 V ' /? 1^ Lo,/C Section DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATIONCitation of units___ I MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATIONAwards____________'._______ II I..DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION.As authorized by Executive Order 9396 (sec. I, WD Bul. 22, 1943), superseding Executive Order 9075 (sec. Ill, WD Bul. 11, 1942), citation of the following units in the general orders indicated is confirmed in accordance with AR 220315 in the name of the President of ^ the United States as public evidence of deserved honor and distinction. The -*\citation reads as follows: gkjThe 3d Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, and the r>^ibllowing attached units: Company G, 180th Infantry; 3d Platoon, Medical Company, 180th Infantry; 1st Squad, Company B, 120th Engineers; 4th Platoon, Tank Company (Medium), 180th Infantry; 4th Platoon, Company B, 245th Tank Battalion; Automatic Weapons Section, Tank Company (Medium), 180th Infantry; t 1st Platoon, Company A, 145th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion; "^ Forward Observer Teams Numbers 1, 2, and 3, and the Liaison Team, Battery ^ C, 171st Field Artillery Battalion; 3d Platoon, Heavy Mortar Company, 180th Infantry; , ^ Chaplain, Headquarters, 180th Infantry, (v are cited for outstanding performance of duty and extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Tumyong-dong, Korea, during the period VX13 June to 15 June 1952. On 13 June, the battalion was assigned the mission of ^ seizing and holding a commanding terrain feature held by a large, well-entrenched cenemy "force which, in the preceding 48 hours, had hurled back two attacking Lfriendly battalions with heavy casualties. Striking swiftly behind a concentrated friendly artillery barrage, the battalion moved up the slope, fought its way into Qthe enemy trenches, and, in a bitter hand-to-hand struggle, drove the defenders \Ltfrom their positions. Acting quickly, the unit then consolidated its gains, pre-

Keywords: Errie.T bone

Only Dsc awarded the 45th Div during it's stay during the Korean War

Comments: Many people have asked questions regarding the battle for Eerie from Jun 13,52 to jun 16th,52. The following General Order concerning the Distinguished Service Medal...otherwise known as the Presidential Unit Citation.......was awarded to the 3rd Battalion,180th Infantry Regiment to include supporting units. I hope this will provide some information that proves helpful. Dick Shaw,Retired Lt. Col,Infantry. dickshaw81@yahoo.com

GENEHAL f DEPARTMENT OF IMT No. 21-| WASHINGTON 25, D. C.,. ry 1053 V ' /? 1^ Lo,/C Section DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATIONCitation of units___ I MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATIONAwards____________'._______ II I..DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION.As authorized by Executive Order 9396 (sec. I, WD Bul. 22, 1943), superseding Executive Order 9075 (sec. Ill, WD Bul. 11, 1942), citation of the following units in the general orders indicated is confirmed in accordance with AR 220315 in the name of the President of ^ the United States as public evidence of deserved honor and distinction. The -*\citation reads as follows: gkjThe 3d Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, and the r>^ibllowing attached units: Company G, 180th Infantry; 3d Platoon, Medical Company, 180th Infantry; 1st Squad, Company B, 120th Engineers; 4th Platoon, Tank Company (Medium), 180th Infantry; 4th Platoon, Company B, 245th Tank Battalion; Automatic Weapons Section, Tank Company (Medium), 180th Infantry; t 1st Platoon, Company A, 145th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion; "^ Forward Observer Teams Numbers 1, 2, and 3, and the Liaison Team, Battery ^ C, 171st Field Artillery Battalion; 3d Platoon, Heavy Mortar Company, 180th Infantry; , ^ Chaplain, Headquarters, 180th Infantry, (v are cited for outstanding performance of duty and extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Tumyong-dong, Korea, during the period VX13 June to 15 June 1952. On 13 June, the battalion was assigned the mission of ^ seizing and holding a commanding terrain feature held by a large, well-entrenched cenemy "force which, in the preceding 48 hours, had hurled back two attacking Lfriendly battalions with heavy casualties. Striking swiftly behind a concentrated friendly artillery barrage, the battalion moved up the slope, fought its way into Qthe enemy trenches, and, in a bitter hand-to-hand struggle, drove the defenders \Ltfrom their positions. Acting quickly, the unit then consolidated its gains, pre-

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Info. Willard Thomas Allred

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Bascom C Tippin (Company F)

Comments: came accross some patches, paper work, and medals for one Bascom C Tippin online. He was a 1st lieutenant befor getting out. looking for more information on him and battles he served in and men he commanded. any info woukld be greatly appreceated.

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Keywords: Looking for anyone who served with my Grandfather Wesley Perry only have basic info know he was wounded at Hill 854 22 Sept 1952

180th Regiment F Company

Comments: I am the son of S/SGT James W. Sentell. He does not say much about the Korean War to my Brother or I. However, when aroung other Veterans he opens up. I have heard stories from others of acts of valor and heroism taken upon by my Father. However, I cannot find much documentation of battles he fought in. If anyone knows him or has historical data about Company F I would be thankful and honored to hear from you.

To all of you who served, THANK YOU, with all my heart.

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my uncle

Comments: To pass along to my uncles old friends for 180th reg. 45th div. whom may have served with him in korea, my uncle passed away one year ago this summer, he carried with him the scars he received in korea. when i joined the navy and served in desert storm i felt a much closer connection with him, at his funnarel his family told me how pround he was of me and for serving in desert strom. lets never forget any who have served thier country. to my uncle and his fellow soldiers i commend to them a job well done. to all veterans "thank you"

Keywords: Edward Wendrick, u.s. army, korea, 180th infantry reg., 45th infantry div.