Combat Doc Val Simonds looking for Division buddies, G Co 1953

Comments: Val "Doc" Simonds is looking for anyone who was part of or remembers Val "Doc" Simonds from the 45th infantry division, 180th Regiment, George Company. If you were on Christmas Hill in 1953 please email me. I would really like to here from you. valsimmonds@comcast.net

Keywords: 45th Division, 180th Regiment, George Company, Christmas Hill, July 1953

Looking for Information

Comments: Am putting together a book of South Dakota servicemen who were KIA/WIA in country. Members of the 180th were: Bald Eagle Bear, Fredrick - KIA 3/11/53 Biescheuvel, Leon - KIA 10/7/52 Eastman, Charles - KIA 7/18/53 If you have any information on them, battles that were going on during the date they were listed or photos, I'd appreciate anything you could tell me.

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Did you know Theodore E Kaiser?

Comments: I am looking for anyone that might remember my uncle Theodore E Kaiser. I don't know what company he was with, but my dad always said he died when he jumped on a grenade to save the rest of the men in his unit. I would really like to know some more information. Thank you.

Keywords: 180 INF RGT 45 INF DIV, SGT - E5, KIA

KIA CHARLES W PARSONS KIA 6/14/52

Comments: Looking for any information regarding the battle that killed my uncle. "Charles W. Parsons" He was a private first class with the 180th infantry 45th division hq. He was killed June 14, 1952. Thanks

Keywords: 180th infantry 45th Division HQ

COL JAMES O.'BULLDOG' SMITH

Comments: We now have a 180th Inf Regt Assn for all past & present members, WW II to current! National Secretary is Larry Traw, 7506 Old Hiway 70, Durant, OK, 74701, Phone (580) 924-6693; email: Membership chairpersons: O. Mac Smith, Okemah, OK. & Linda Craft, Northborough, MA.

Keywords: Father, Col James O."Bulldog" Smith was Regt Cdr when the 45th first entered Korea, '51? Brother SSGT Jerry D. Smith, Sec Plt, Hq Co, 180 INF REGT was first 45th Div soldier wounded in Korea.

SGT JAMES W. 'BILL' MARSH

Comments: I am looking for information about my father's service in Korea. He was stationed with the 180th Headquarters Co. I believe that he may have been a platoon sgt. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him there and also from anyone who knows about battles the 180th was involved in. Both he and Mom are recently deceased. When my sister and I cleared the estate we found a Chinese rifle dated 1934 with the words #1Killer and a skull and crossbones painted in red on the stock. I am told by a military historian that it was probably given to Dad by his platoon as a commemorative of his actions in some battle. I would especially like to hear from anyone who might remember this event and could tell me the story about how Dad got the rifle.

Keywords: 180th Headquarters Co

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Hqs Co 3rd Bn 52-53

Comments: Was on Sandbag Castle and Christmas hil till the truce was signed.

Keywords: 1952 thru July 1953 with the 45th division 180th regt Hq's co

Christmas Hill

Comments: For a history of Christmas Hill, Korea, August 1953 by veterans of the 179th, the 180th, and the 145th AAA try CHRISTMAS IN JULY--Google, then Humboldt State University, click on Departments, click on History, scroll down to Dogface-Xmas in July.

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1943 Luzon

Comments: Can anyone shed any light on what battle took place on this date in Luzon?

Keywords: William Joel Chivers was killed in the battle for Luzon on February 9th, 1943. He was an enlisted man at the start of the Pacific War, a member of the 180th Infantry. He was buried at the Golden Gate National Cemetery at San Bruno, USA..

Joe Gallegos 1952

Comments: My brother Joe served in korea as a member of the 180th infantry regiment "the warrior regiment" It got it's name probably because it is a part of the 45th infantry division.He arrived there on Oct 31 1952 at Inchon.Served 3 years. Recieved the Bronze Star with"V".If anyone out there remembers "the iron triangle" "punch bowl" "heart break ridge" " papa sun" I would like to hear from you. Emilio Gallegos

Keywords: 180th,infantry regiment

looking for art jarrow or anyone from M co.

Comments: I am looking for individuals who may of fought along with my father. His name is Joseph A. McCusker. He was assigned to position "Doris" as a machine gunner with a 30. cal Browning. His ammo man was Art Jarrow of Louisianna. My dad is retired in Vermont and in good health. I have spoken to him about the war on several occasions and although his memeories are fading he still remembers some people, places and battles. Dad has recently gotten on-line and his e-mail is daltonhl@sover.net He has some pictures of his base and his position, along with people, parades and various other war related things. He has told me he would like to find out about Mr. Jarrow and some of his other comrades. I will speak to him again and try to get more info, perhaps he can help someone else in thier search. Thanks to all the Vet's and thier families.

Keywords: Sandbag Castle, 45th Dv, 180th Inf Reg, M Co, position Doris, Heavy weapons unit. May Day battle

Cpl Jack Parrish Justice - Looking for friends of my father

Comments: Comments: I am looking for any information about my father, Jack Parrish Justice, and his service in Korea. Dad entered the service on Nov 21, 1951 at Canton, Ohio. Dad lived in Beach City, Ohio before his service started. He was released from service on Oct 28, 1953. As best as we can tell he was in the 8th army, Company I 180th Infantry. Like many vets, Dad did not talk about the war for many years and then we had only a few conversations about the war. Dad was on the line foe a number of engagements, earning 3 bronze stars. He did speak about being trapped behind enemy lines for 5 days before making it back to our lines. He had a patch on his jacket for 45th Thunderbirds. I know that after his time on the front line he was in the hospital for pneumonia and later was operating train engines. If you knew my father or have any information, please contact me. It means a great deal to my brothers and me. Jack P Justice Jr

Keywords: 45th Sig Co. 45th Div Korea 45 infantry division 180 infantry ohio military district USAR TC 8th army

Father Jack Parrish Justice I Co

Comments: I am looking for any information about my father, Jack Parrish Justice, and his service in Korea. Dad entered the service on Nov 21, 1951 at Canton, Ohio. Dad lived in Beach City, Ohio before his service started. He was released from service on Oct 28, 1953. As best as we can tell he was in the 8th army, Company I 180th Infantry. Like many vets, Dad did not talk about the war for many years and then we had only a few conversations about the war. Dad was on the line foe a number of engagements, earning 3 bronze stars. He did speak about being trapped behind enemy lines for 5 days before making it back to our lines. He had a patch on his jacket for 45th Thunderbirds. I know that after his time on the front line he was in the hospital for pneumonia and later was operation train engines. If you knew my father or have any information, please contact me. It means a great deal to my brothers and me.

Jack P Justice Jr

Keywords: 45th Sig Co. 45th Div Korea 45 infantry division 180 infantry ohio military district USAR TC 8th army

Does anyone remember Sgt. Thomas J. Hirth? Item Co

Comments: My father served in the Korean War in 1952, but he never talked about it much. It was too hard. However, he has recently passed (July 1,2002), and I would really like to know more about him as a soldier. My family and I are really missing him, and his past is a big hole, and we would like to fill it in. I know that he stayed in the Scofield Barrucks with an Elroy Halgesen, a Joseph Hartman, a Charles Hatcher, and a John Hohman. I also have a picture of him with an Eldon Elthon from Faribault, Minnesota at Sandbag Castle. If anyone has any information that may be helpful it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for yout time.

Keywords: Eldon Elthon, Elroy E. Halgesen, Joseph H. Hartman, Charles D. Hatcher, John E. Hohman, Scofield Barrucks~March 1952, Hawaii~March 1, 1952, 45th Division-180th Regiment-3rd Batallion-Company I, 24th Division-21st Regiment-1st Batallion-Company A.

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CO G SAND BAG CASTLE

Comments: Was assigned to Co G 180 Inf in later April 1953. Carried the BAR for Co G 1st sqd, 1st Plt.after we moved off Christmass Hill to permant location,I drove the company 21/2 ton truck till the Div rotated. was then assigned to the 65th regt 3rd div, for the remainder of my tour.

Keywords: Sand Bag Castle, Christmas Hill

looking for anyone who served with PFC Irvin Lanehart, 180 Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division

Comments: I am requesting information on behalf of my mother. Irvin Lanehart was sort of an orphan and my grandmother raised him along with her own ten children. All they ever knew was that he was KIA in Korea June 12, 1952. I would be grateful for any information from anyone with whom he served. I am especially interested in information pertaining to the circumstances of his death and how to find out where he might be buried. Any information from anyone who knew him or served with him would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all very much.

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E CO - JULY 1ST TO END OF WAR

Comments: I was re-assigned to company supply after the end of the war and until the 45th was sent back to the states. Later I was re-assigned to 2nd Btn HQ of the 17th Inf Rgt of the 7th Inf Div.

Keywords: Lookin for anyone who was in my outfit from 1st July '52 until end of war, I finally got promoted to Supply Sgt from the rifle Co. E. Would like to hear from you.

180th ATM PLT

Comments: Was in Korea, Winter of 52 thru winter of 53. Started in 180 ATM trans to 3d BN just prior to the next winter. Burrrrr!

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Thomas Kean's Passing was with K Co

Comments: My father, Thomas Kean, was buried on December 12, 2002 after passing on December 9. He fought in WWII with the 38th Ohio and later the 77th Infantry Division. He fought at Luzon, Manila, Okinawa.

In Korea, he served as a Lt and Platoon Leader with K Company, 180 Regiment, 45th Infantry Division from January-July 1953. His Company took heavy casualties in the July 15-18 period. He recieved the Bronze Star for service in Korea. He served in the Christmas Hill area.

We will all miss him.

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Football pictures, H Co

Comments: I had pictures of a football game in Korea after the war,in Yangu valley. I loaned them to a former player and he has since missplaced them. If any one has any of same I would like copies. thanks Bob

Keywords: Korea 1953-1954

A Little Story

Comments: My dad, James B. Strickland used to tell this story about his time in Korea...

Once when his unit was off the line somebody showed up in a truck bringing several cases of beer and one loaf of bread. Somebody spoke up and said, "What the hell are we going to do with all that bread?"

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andrew griffiths

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180th Regt. 45th ID William (Bill)J Milinkovich

Comments: Im looking for info for my Dad he served in Korea from 1952 to the Cease Fire He was a PLTSGT but he cant remember which platoon.he has told me alot of storys about a particular engagement where all but him and two other men survived on some hill(they were even given there last rite by the chaplain) and at the last moment thay were relieved by another company i would love to know the name of this battle.Also he would love to here from anyone he served with if they remember him.

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ww2 Eco 180th inf Regt

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my father in ww2, or maybe you can put me intouch with some one, that has information on the campaigns he was in. How he received his Purple Heart, and The Bronze Star.. If anyone from his unit is still alive I would love to talk to you.. My dad Passed away in 92. He never talked about the war.. He didn't marry until he was 36, and had me at 40. I'm now 38 have a family of my own that he's never seen.. I miss hiv very much.. Thank you, sincerly Chris Daugherty

Keywords: Bob Daugherty, Rome Arno, Southern France,Rhineland Eco 180th inf regt 27 mar44 15may45

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Looking for G Company, 180th 45th infantry

Comments: The man Listed above is my grandfather, he has only just started to talk about some of what he went through in Korea (he was there until about 1952) I am not sure on the years. When he came home he bought a book, I would like to replace it. The book has a blue cover the "title" is 45th Infantry Division. on the cover there is also a red square (on a tip) with a yellow bird inside of it (it is supposed to be a thunderbird). If anyone knows where I can find this book, or knowes my grandfather please e-mail me. Thank you Jimmi Lynn Blanchet

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Veteran WWII-1941/1945 and Korea-1953

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Love Company-180th Inf. Regt.

Comments: Welcome Korean Veterans who served with the 180th Infantry-45th Inf. Division.Send E-Mail to Andy23@Ameritech.net

Keywords: Served in Korea Feb./1953 thru Sept./1953,Combat at SANDBAG CASTLE,between Heartbreak Ridge and the Punchbowl,and Christmas Hill area Hill 1220,till the TRUCE 7/27/53.

45th ID, 180th IR

Comments: Sorry I forgot some other info. My grandfathers name is Charles F. Schmitz. He was from Clinton, Iowa and ended as a sargent. I'm not sure of his batallion or company.

Thanks again

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Korena War 45th ID, 180th IR

Comments: Would like to find information on what company my grandfather was in and who he served with. He was awarded the CIB but I'm unsyre what the PAR and date mean. Any pictures That I could get a hold of would be great.

Thanks

Keywords: inducted 1-8-52, served 6-26-52 to 7-27-53, Sgt (E5) ER 55 213 892, Inf. USAR, Cib (par 650 281 29 Oct. 1952)

Floyd Knitter

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my father-in-law, Floyd Knitter. He served from Jan. 1952 to October 1953. Company D, 45th Division, 180th Regiment. He was field infantryman. Any help would be appreciated.

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My Father - 180th Regiment Member

Comments: My father, James B. Strickland, of Okemah, Oklahoma served in Korea. We didn't talk about his experiences much, at least not the bad ones. I remember once asking the dumb question that many children ask their fathers...Did you shoot anybody? He just said that he wasn't sure but he was sure trying to. I have a few pictures of him and some buddies in Korea. One shows him on the steps of a bunker with a bandage over one eye. I asked him what happened and he said that some shooting started and he knocked himself out on the crossbeam of the bunker hurrying to get to shelter. Said he was out cold the whole firefight. He thought it was pretty funny.

Dad passed away in 1980 at the young age of 48 of heart failure. I hope somebody out there remembers him. I know he was proud of his unit and having served. Good luck to all Vets.

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DOMINICK FIERRO 180TH 45TH G CO.

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYBODY WHO KNEW MY FATHER DOMINICK FIERRO.HE WAS AT CHRISTMAS HILL AND SANDBAG CASTLE. AFTER THE WAR AT YANG GU WITH THE MP'S HIS BROTHER LOUIS FIERRO IN THE ENGINERS? HOW ABOUT JAKE COLEMAN IN THE 180TH BAKER COMPANY,45TH DIV?

Keywords: Christmas hill, Yang gu MP'S 180TH,45TH,G CO.

Robert Bob Moore

Comments: I plan to attend the 45th division Reunion in Oklahoma City in late August 2002-would love to hear from anyone who served with me and to meet with anyone going to the Reunion-I also plan to meet Richard Reahard & Roy Power at the reunion

Keywords: Korea-June1952-May 1953Punchbowl,Sacred Heart Hill,Sandbag Castle,Redwing,Sgt Dan Sharp(e),Lt Davis,Lt Hancock, Alfonso Garcia (Medic),Ed Bernhardt,Jim Clarkson, Chaplain Cormac Walsh

Pvt Patsy Gene Parker KIA 7/15/53

Comments: I was named after my uncle Pvt Patsy Gene Parker he was killed on July 15th 1953 we have pictures that were taken and interviews i beleive by a journalist of the name George Cecil I think my mom is vauge here and I would love to know if any of his peers knew him and would be willing to email me and let me know if they did.

Keywords: July15th 1953 was killed and July 1954 body brought home

Outpost Eerie Research

Comments: I am an intern and volunteer of 5 years affiliated with the 45th Infantry Division Museum. Looking for real stories for final term paper to complete my degree and possibly turn into a booklet to sell in the museum giftshop. Your stories are facinating and need to be preserved in the history of our beloved country. Happy 4th and God Bless.

Keywords: Outpost Eerie or Hill 191

Co. E, 180th IR 12/51-7/52

Comments: After 50 years of attempting to forget, my father James L. Hill Jr, known by his middle name Larry (Pvt-2 Larry Hill in Korea)of Albany, NY, is trying to make peace with his memories - especially those of June, 1952, when he, like many others, received the Purple Heart.

My father is still healthy and very active.

Originally with the 1st Cavalry Division during 1951, he was transferred to Company E of the 180th as an artillery FO in December 1951 when the 45th Division replaced the 1st Cavalry which then began redeploying to Hokkaido, Japan.

Anyone who may recall serving with my father may contact him at his e-mail address at laba@pocketmail.com.

His e-mail can not accept attachments so if you have photos or rosters, please send them to me at the e-mail address above and I will forward them on to him.

Thanks to all of you for having served.

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Old Baldy, Xmas Hill

Comments: Re S/Sgt Bob Campbell, formerly of NYC He's looking for old buddies

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill, Old Baldy, Christmas Hill 45th Infantry, 180th Regiment

Floyd Knitter

Comments: HELP me find anyone who was in the war with my father in law. My time is short, I need to find anyone I can in his unit. Discharged in Oct. 53, received medals which I cannot find but I know what they are. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: D division, 180th Regiment, he was a cpl,

Alfred L. Rist

Comments: I am looking for information on Alfred L. Rist who died on June 10th, 1952. Possibly joined unit after Jan 1, 1952. He was from Spokane, Wa

any info would be appreciated Thank You

Keywords: Operation Counter 45th Inf 180th Rgt

Looking for survivors of Co. L-180 Regt Korea 1953

Comments: I have a box full of letters I wrote to my bride from Korea in 1953, along with some photos taken a Sandbar castle and other parts of Korea at that time. I'm looking for any of you old guys who want to share ancient history.

Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Christmas Tree Hill, Yang-Gu Valley Mar-Dec 1953. Company L, 180th Inf Regt, 45th Inf Div. Richard A. Anderson, Co.Cmdr L-180. Platoon Sgt Lopez, Squad Ldr Sgt Wickelgren.

old buddies

Comments: wondering if anybody out there from the company..

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Searching for anyone that served with James R. Leonard, Heavy Mortar Company, 45th Infantry Division

Comments: I am looking for any members of my father-in-law's unit from Korea that would remember any stories or have any information regarding events from muster to the end of the conflict. I am researching with the intent of eventually writing a history of his service.

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Outpost Queen/Christmas Hill

Comments: 2160 Albee St. Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 445 8825 donicol@northcoast.com

I have been concentrating on 1st Bn 179th and 2nd Bn 180th, but want stories from anyone of any rank anywhere in Korea.

Guys, Fellow Dogfaces, Thunderbirds, and Friends of Thunderbirds,

I am trying to write, or rather collect, a history of Outpost Queen. I sent an elaborate letter to former members of the First Battalion of the 179th Infantry. Mostly I have received notes saying, “It was Hell.”

Yeah, I know it was hell. I was there. Now I am working the Second Battalion of 180th. Keeping it simple, I want to know WHY it was Hell. What is YOUR story? What did YOU do? How did YOU feel about the shelling, short rounds, patrols, filth, C-rations, and having a swarm of Chinese running at and/or over you?

I know you have stories. I wrote 20 pages of my own experience on Outpost Queen, and I know the 180th had it rougher than we did. Wayne Pelkey of Fox Company has sent me the only story about the 180th I have received so far. I especially would like stories from the survivors of Easy Company. But it doesn’t have to be all blood and thunder. One of the better stories I have collected was about two farm boys attempt to use instant coffee. Another was about an artillery battery’s pet chicken. In return for your story (or any request) I will send mines to anyone who wants to read it.

Hoping for some good stuff,

Hank Nicol, formerly of Baker 179th

Keywords: Outpost Quieen, Christmas Hill

G company

Comments: Im looking for anyone who might have known my father, Dominick Fierro. Feb.52 to spring of 54. He was stationed near sandbag castle.He later transferd to the MP Co. at wars end. He was in Yang goo with MPs.

Keywords: 180TH BAT. G COMPANY SANDBAG CASTLE 45th MP Co.

MY GRANDPA MILLARD HORN IS LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDS FROM THE 180TH KING COMPANY 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Comments: I'm trying to find my grandpas old budds he would like to get in thouch with them or to let know what happen to them . here is some names of his budds , Lt: Trickey , Master Sgt :Surele thats the names he could remember if you think you know them or if you serv with my gandpa pls email me thank you

Keywords: Millard Horn , 180th company King , 45th infantry . was a medic serv june and july 1953

180th Tank Command

Comments: Served in Korea late 52-53 on sandbag, castle,and christmas hill. Looking for vets who served in the 180th tank co. 45th inf. div. I was tank commader (hellcat) looking for those who served on my tank.

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TK CO 180th INF REGT

Comments: Thank you for this site. God truly bless everyone.

Keywords: Master Sarg. Wasey O. Huggins, from Durant, OK, was in Korea 1950-52. He was in the Oklahoma Nationl Guard, 45th division, tanks. Daddy passed away January 15, 1989.