I Co 180th Inf Reg - wounded - 16 Jun '53

Comments: These members of I Company, 180th Inf Regt, were wounded at Sandbag Castle, on 16 Jun 16, 1953. Purple Hearts awarded by GO 41 Hq 120 Med Bn dated 18 Jun 1953. 2nd Lt Louis Jennings, from Maine -- 2nd Lt Charles J. Easler, Jr, from S.C. -- Pvt James Kennedy, from Penna -- Private Murphy N Blair, from Kentucky -- PFC Edward S. Banaszek, from Conn. There were several others wounded at the same time but with more severe wounds and it is thought they were retained at a MASH unit for more advanced care. The place indicated on this GO for the action was Sat' Ae-Ri, Korea.

Keywords: "Fight'em Item" I Company, 180th Infantry Regt. 16 Jaune 1953

Palmer V. Johnson, PFC

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Keywords: Hello, I am the widow of PFC Palmer Vernon Johnson..and would like to learn some additional info about his US Army service. He passed away 1-26-1949..after returning home from serving. I know he served in Germany..and other places...and I do have his honorable discharge. He has children, grandchildren and greatgrand who are very interested in this.

Thanks for any info that you might give to me.

Colleen Newsome Jolly Bamberg, SC 29003

180th

Comments: Fr Cormic Walsh was Franciscan Order, was 180th battalion Catholic Chaplin, serving under Fr Robert Curtis who was the Division Chaplin. After the war he became Chaplin at a Federal prison in NY. Fr Bouberdeen (?spell?) was the 179th Chaplin.

Corresponded with Fr Walsh until he died, Have family photos taken with Fr Walsh from visits.

Keywords: Fr Cormic Walsh, 180th, 45th, Korea

Co. A,. 1st Bn., 180th Inf. Reg., 45th Inf. Div.

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LOOKING 4 PFC CAPTAIN NASH

Comments: CAPTAIN, I MISS YOU AND BE SAFE OUT THERE....CONTACT ME WHENEVER YOU HAVE TIME. BUT UNTIL THEN, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS....I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!!

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anyone who knew Theodore E Kaiser

Comments: If anyone from this Co is still around my husband and I would love to hear from you. Ted was my husband's brother. Harold and Sue Kaiser

Keywords: Theodore Kaiser US 27 802 673 Co I 180th Infantry Reg Killed in Action at or near Chohanggal North Korea June 19th 1953

Looking for M/Sgt Kurt Steiner

Comments: Looking for Master Sgt Kurt Steiner who became our Plt Leader. Also, looking for Lt Tricky of I & R Plt and Lt Sheldon, F Co CO.

Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Lukes Castle, Hill 854 Heartbreak Ridge and many others.

Looking for M/Sgt Kurt Steiner

Comments: Looking for Master Sgt Kurt Steiner who became our Plt Leader. Also, looking for Lt Tricky of I & R Plt and Lt Sheldon, F Co CO.

Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Lukes Castle, Hill 854 Heartbreak Ridge and many others.

BATTLE OF T-BONE -- DEC 23,1952

Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM B CO. 1952

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Fr. Cormac Walsh

Comments: Looking for any information re: Fr. Cormac "Dinne" Walsh for family archive. Thanks so much.

Keywords: Fr. Cormac "Dinne" Walsh

Looking for Buddies Comp A

Comments: My dad, Lyle D. Scott, he was from Deckerville, MI, and was in comp A. He is looking for any of his buddies. He asked me to find Edward J. Wendrick, of Daggett, MI. If anyone has any info, or wants to get in contact with him, please contact me and I can get you in touch with him. Thank You, and God Bless all you Vets.

Keywords: Lyle D. Scott

180 Inf Regiment, Co H; Harold Cline 1951-1952

Comments: datein: 1951 dateout: 12 Jun 52

Searching for any information , friends, acquaintenances of Harold H. Cline, US 55 163 172, who died at Karhwa-gol, North Korea early morning of 12 June 52.

Info I have says he was Company H, 180 Inf Regiment. Papers say his company was attached to a rifle company that was assaulting the enemy.

Who knew Harold Cline of Brooklyn, Iowa? Wwho knows where Karhwa-gol, N. Korea is? Would love to hear from anyone. I am the nephew of Harold.

E-mail address is dcline444@aol.com.

Keywords: 180 Inf Regiment, Company H, Harold Cline, 1952, Karhwa-gol, Brooklyn, Iowa

180 Inf Regiment, Co H; Harold Cline 1951-1952

Comments: 15003 E. Chenango Pl Aurora, CO 80015

phone: 303 693-6642 fax: 303 693-6662

datein: 1951 dateout: 12 Jun 52

Searching for any information , friends, acquaintenances of Harold H. Cline, US 55 163 172, who died at Karhwa-gol, North Korea early morning of 12 June 52.

Info I have says he was Company H, 180 Inf Regiment. Papers say his company was attached to a rifle company that was assaulting the enemy.

Who knew Harold Cline of Brooklyn, Iowa? Wwho knows where Karhwa-gol, N. Korea is? Would love to hear from anyone. I am the nephew of Harold.

E-mail address is dcline444@aol.com.

Keywords: 180 Inf Regiment, Company H, Harold Cline, 1952, Karhwa-gol, Brooklyn, Iowa

Looking for J.D. Branton

Comments: Looking for anyone who knows or remembers PFC J.D. Branton. He was my dads best buddy in Korea 50-52. I'd like to help them contact each other if possible.

Keywords: 180th H company 1950-1952

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 near 812 in Oct 52 or have photos of these hills ? Was Napalm Ridge or Changhang the NK position opposing 854 ? Looking for Christianson of IL, Perdue of AL, Callahan or Ogas of CA, Pope of NY, Fick of IL. Remember losing Leet, Magourik, or Watts while in Sept/Oct 52 ? Remember me (Herb), James Bess, Baldovi, Huffman, SGT Chang or LTs Taylor, Rupp or Seeley or Leon Miller, Walter Rhodes, Walter Royack or Francisco Roque-Candenedo ? 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, Napalm Ridge in Oct 1952

180th 2nd Bn H company

Comments: looking for any survivors of H company or stories from family members.

Keywords: H company, Old Baldy, Outpost Eerie, Porkchop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge, Punch Bowl

looking for 108th members 1950-52

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Keywords: June, 1952 Battle of Old Baldy

G Co. 180th infantry - Jack Cassada

Comments: My Dad Jack Cassada (Asheville N.C.) served in this group and would be interested in anyone who knew him to listen to stories. I've got some pictures that I am making available digitally if interested.

thanks

Keywords: The Platoon - 2nd of "G" Co. 180th Infantry

45th infantry 180 regiment fox company

Comments: dad is kenneth mulholland i belive he was corpral/sargent, early to mid fifty's of the Korean War i would love to hear from any that served with him , he is 74 years old and doing well ,walks 4-5 miles a day and still sharp as a tack, he has been looking to see a reunion listing . Any feedback would be nice. Thanks Douglas Mulholland Alton Il 62002

Keywords: Dad speaks of old baldy

My Father

Comments: Im looking for anyone who served with my father in Korea. I have many Questions.

Keywords: William C Spradlin

G Co 180 Inf Rgt 45 Inf Div

Comments: Does anyone have any recollection of serving or knowing a young American Indian man, Charles Eastman nickname Mick, who died in battle on Jul 18, 1953?

Keywords: Mick

Hugh Riscoe,180th inf, 45th div, Co. I

Comments: Looking for someone who may have known my dad Hugh Riscoe. Served at Sandbag castle, seriously wounded on June 16, 1953. He finally wants to talk about his experiences and would like to hear from someone who may have served with him or knew him there. Please contact me and I'll give you his phone information. He talks about friends named Donald Robbins, Redwing, and Sgt. Sam Davis (who was killed there). He has lots of pictures.

Keywords: Sandbag Castle, 180th, 45th div., Company I, friends- Davis, Redwing, Robbins

Sgt MURPHY

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my father; Joseph Donald Murphy; aka Don. Sgt from Seattle, WA. I don't know when he enlisted, have nothing further to go on.

Any help appreciated. Thank you!

Keywords: "Don" MURPHY; Baker Company- 180th IR.

gi middletom

Comments: locking for usa famly mabe lost in korea

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45th Divison 180th batt.. F Company

Comments: My dad was in F company on Pork Chop Hill.. he recently passed away.. He was my best buddie in the world & I respected him for what he has been thru & done...Anyone was in F company 180th. 45 th division.. would like to hear from them. Im his son Dallas Post.. My fathers name was Duane Charles Post.. guy name "DOC" he talked about some over there. Thank you. Dallas

Keywords: Pork chop hill.. Old Baldy.. Punch Bowl.. 38th Par. 45th Div. 180th batt... F Company.

SGT Co B180 Infantry-Please explain!

Comments: "SGT Co. 180 Infantry" is inscribed on my Father's headstone, and I have no idea what it means. Could someone explain, so I may find further information on his active duty in the military.

Keywords: SGT Co. B180 Infantry- Joseph "Don" Murphy

Cpl Adolf Mello passed on today 5/10/06

Comments: My cousin Adolf Mello of Easy Company, 4th Squad , Ist Platoon , 180th Inf., 45th Inf Div. died 5/10/06 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home on Metacomet Avenue in Bristol. RI. He spent his life in veterans homes after a disabling head wound on Earie Hill, a shoulder of T-Bone Hill in June of 52. He lived his life visited and loved by his sisters, brother, and family. He gave the pledge of alliegance to our flag at the dedication of the Korean War Memorial at the RI Veterans Cememtery in Exeter, RI. His likeness is carved on the left pillar of that memorial. He will be buried there on May 15,2006. He loved his country, his E Company buddies, and his family. God bless you all and a special thanks to Sgr Frank Vanderbilt for this site. Sincerely, his cousin Dr John B DeMello at Drjohndemello@hotmail.com

Keywords: My cousin Adolf Melo died 5/10/06 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home on Metacomet Avenue in Bristol. RI. He spent his life in veterans homes

T-Bone......June 12, 1952

Comments: Lord knows I was there that fateful day and because we had new Platoon Leader, CO ordered me to lead the Platoon across the valley floor and up the hill in the attack...I was Sqd. Leader 3rd Squad. We were getting killed terribly atop the hill from mortar and artillery.Lt Bates,( our Executive Officer and West Point Graduate) came from the first hill to order us back. Just as every one was leaving, he got hit. I stopped two of the last few left and got them to help me get him out of the trench out of sight. It was too late then to follow the rest. The Chinks were going to be looking down our backs at any moment We had been exchanging Grenades with them. Lt. Bates was alive but incoherent. We got him down the hill which was only about 75 yards out of sight and I sent the other two for a stretcher. A short time later he died . I covered him with a few twigs from a bush so the Chinks wouldn't find him and I started trying to get back to my Squad. Anyway I finally got with two of my men and the entire Company had already gone back to MLR. Revis Nichols was covering for Bob Overton who was pulling Billy Triminal off the hill...Stretcher Bearers took Triminal and and just a few moments after giving orders to my two men to "Spread Out and pick up some distance " between us as we too headed back to MLR, a shell came in , Killed Overton and wounded me in both arms and right leg...Nick helped me get bandaged with out belt gause and helped me back to MLR . After that they flew me back to Hospital in Japan and from there I was due for Rotation and Discharge all at the same time........I will never , ever forget a moment of that day......Three of my men died.....Bob Overton, David Hallahan and Ed Gilligan..........Gilligan's younger brother had been hit and crippled for life a few months earlier.. while we were training in Japan...Why wasn't Ed sent home .....He was the only son left in that family.......Well, thats my story.....What a terrible time for us draftees who only had about 30 days left before we would be rotating.....in July

Keywords: T-Bone Hill....Out Post Eerie.....Hill 191.....Lt J.O BATES. ( Died)

Looking for information

Comments: Looking for any information about my deceased father Melvin J Sorensen. He never talked much about the war, however he was involved in combat. Graduted 7TH Armored Division Camp Roberts, CA Co A, 95th HTB on 22 Apr 53. His release papers show his most significant duty assignment as Co L 180th inf regt. His uniform has the patch for the 2nd Division so I am confused on in location in Korea. He would have been there during the battle of Pork Chop hill and am looking to find any information that I can. I have heard from one of his brothers that he was heavy involved in battle and that his company took significant loses. If you can help in any way please send me an email.

Keywords: Melvin J Sorensen Co L 180th inf regmt

looking for

Comments: Looking for ,Then, lt .John D Wild

Keywords: Sandbag , christmas hil 65regt3 div

HQ CO. / 3RD BN. / 180TH INF. / 45TH INF. DIV.

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Keywords: I am looking for anyone who might have known my dad, or anyone who returned from Korea aboard the USNS General McRae, which left Inchon on March 15, 1954. Dad never talked much about his service time, but he left a few letters, and among them is the program for the returning ceremonies at the New York Port. He did tell me that the men on this ship were the first to leave Korea, but due to the time to cross the ocean, were not the first to arrive stateside. I think he fought in many battles, but am not sure. Any help would be appreciated.

John Golding

Able Company 1952

Comments: Were you in Able Co Aug 52 - Jan 53 or have a roster during this period ? Looking for Christianson of IL, Perdue of AL, Callahan or Ogas of CA, Pope of NY, Fick of IL in A Co. Sept/Oct 1952. Anyone remember losing Leet, Magourik, or Watts then on night mission off Hill 854 ? Do you remember me (Herb), Raymond Kubinski, James Bess, Baldovi, Huffman, SGTs Ashby & Chang or LTs Taylor, Rupp or Seeley ? Were you on Hill 854 near 812 in Oct 52 or have photos of this hill ? Was Napalm Ridge the NK position opposing 854 ? Do you remember Francisco Roque-Candenedo, Leon Miller, Walter Rhodes, Walter Royack at Camp Rucker, AL L Co./164/47th ID in 1951/52 ? Appreciate a reply ... THANKS ALL VETS !!!

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

Looking for Company I 45th Div. Inf 180

Comments: Looking for anyone who can give me information about my Uncle Tedd - please contact me if you know of anyone or you yourself have information. Have been looking through old letters and want to locate any friends.

Keywords: Teddy Kaiser - Company I, 45th Infantry Division, 180th Infantr Regiment

Pictures

Comments: here's some pretty decent pics of ruth outpost etc.

thought someone might enjoy these pics my grandfather took while serving in 1953.

http://rreahard0.tripod.com/dickanderson.html

Keywords: ruth outpost, sandbag castle

Looking for friends

Comments: Korea 52-53 member of 45th infantry then went to first cavalry after war.

Keywords: Msgt. Joe Baughman, SFC Vince Pachillo,

Looking for buddies Hill 854 - Sandbag

Comments: Looking for Virgil Henderson from Iowa. Was in same unit.

Keywords: Sandbag castle. hill 854.

Looking for 45th division, E Company 1951-1952

Comments: Looking for someone that was in these Battles, Artillery fire, Machine Gun, Rockets, Grenades, Especially looking for people from 3rd platoon 3rd squad. Any others appreciated.

Keywords: Old Baldy, T Bone Hill, Hill 191, Hill 490, Pork Chop Hill, Chorwon Valley,

Looking for 45th division, E Company 1951-1952

Comments: Looking for any one that has been in these battles,

Keywords: Old Baldy, Hill 290, HILL 490, Pork Chop HILL, Chorwon Valley,

Looking For Buddies-G Company

Comments: T-Bone Hill.....June 12 -1952...Hill 191......... Out Post Eerie......Grenades, Mortar,Artillery, F84's Napalm and Machine Gun Fire on us......

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Love Co. 180th Regiment, May-July, 1953

Comments: I served on Bloody Ridge,an outpost of Sandbag Castle, and on Outpost Charlie in the Christmas Hill Area. Our platoon leader was Lt. Bourque. I would like to get in touch with Bob McGregor, Pete Hrudrowski, and the company medic, whose last name was Markum. I would also like to hear from the 4.2 mortar forward observer who spent some time with us on Bloody Ridge. His first name was Dobie. Matt Kelsch

Keywords: Bloody Ridge, Christmas Hill

If you knew Hugh McConnell, write! 1st Bn

Comments: My grandfather, Hugh E. McConnell was a Korean War Veteran--he passed away October 12, 1990. I have old letters and little information. I know he earned a Bronze Star, and he was injured in the line of duty, something to do with a jeep, explosion, I think. I only have a few details, but I'm eager to piece together this part of my family history. My grandmother may be able to help me out some. The reason my family has so little information is he was an only child and he conceived no children biologically--for reasons related to the duty injury. He came home and married my widowed grandmother, who was 31 with two small boys. He raised them as his own and I was his only grandchild. You can imagine how I was spoiled. With a four-year-old of my own, I would like to be able to tell my son more about the man who raised me. Some of the letters were lost before I received what was left--and I am tracking down others who knew him. Right now, I know he planned to come home around January/February 1953 by way of Japan. In any direction you could send me would be greatly appreciated. I've just begun this search. Sincerely, Amy Hallman

Keywords: 1sr Bn 180th Inf Reg, 45th Inf Div, San Fran

If you knew Hugh McConnell, write!

Comments: My grandfather, Hugh E. McConnell was a Korean War Veteran--he passed away October 12, 1990. I have old letters and little information. I know he earned a Bronze Star, and he was injured in the line of duty. I only have a few details, but I'm eager to piece together this part of my family history. The reason my family has so little information is he was an only child and he conceived no children biologically--for reasons related to the duty injury. He came home and married my widowed grandmother, who was 31 with two small boys. He raised them as his own and I was his only grandchild. You can imagine how I was spoiled. With a four-year-old of my own, I would like to be able to tell my son more about the man who raised me. Some of the letters were lost before I received what was left--and I am tracking down others who knew him. Right now, I know he came home around January/February 1953 by way of Japan. In any direction you could send me would be greatly appreciated. I've just begun this search. Sincerely, Amy Hallman P.O. Box 502 Huntersville, NC 28078

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Co. C, 180th Inf., 1951-1952

Comments: Anyone with information about M/Sgt. George McCorkle, assigned to Co. C at time of replacement of 5th Cav. Regt, Dec. 1951, and Chaplain/Capt. Purdy, 180th Inf. Chaplain, 1951-52, please make contact. Thanks, Clarence Oliver

Keywords: M/Sgt. McCorkle, Chaplain Purdy

Looking For Buddies

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Keywords: Korea.....T-Bone Hill June12,1952......Many wounded and killed......I was lucky...just wounded and sent home. 4 of my Squad KIA....I'm not over it yet!

Info on my dad - war related diseases

Comments: Any information about my dad, Charles E Corbello, would be greatly appreciated. He recently passed away from lung cancer. Some have told us it could be related to gases used in the war and to the asbestos coated ships ya'll travelled in. Daddy didn't talk much about the war and didn't consider himself a hero. He earned a purple heart, was wounded at Heartbreak Ridge, I don't remember if he ever said which company he was in. Any information about the war would help me and my kids understand why he kept it to himself.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge

Info about my brother

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Brother KIA 7/7/1952 Ronald W.Martens

LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES FROM THE KOREAN WAR

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Keywords: OLD BALDY HAVE BEEN WONDED ON THAT HILL AND PORKCHOP HILL

LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES FROM THE KOREAN WAR

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Currently Serve in 180th INF

Comments: I am an officer in the 180th INF based in Durant, Ok. I would be glad to hear from any former 180th members, answer questions or provide literature about the organization. We appreciate your support.

Keywords: Afghanistan, Bravo Company Commander, 180th INF

Looking for Herbert O Graeser

Comments: I'm trying to help a veteran friend find a friend. They were in Korea, 1952-53. They were both named Herbert. His friend was a Captain, in Korea, 180th Inf Reg, 45th Inf Div. Thanks for any help.

Keywords: Herbert O Graeser, Herb Lockett, 1952-1953

Eli Buddy Nelson - KIA

Comments: I am looking for any information about my great Uncle Eli Malachai "Buddy" Nelson. All we know is that he was killed in action in Korea. He was 23 and had no wife or children. Any stories one may have would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Eli Malichai Buddy Neloson