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Entry: 13887 187TH RCT	BRINGS BACK FOND MEMORIES OF GREAT GUYS I SERVED WITH
MIKE DELLARSO wrote on December 27, 2000 City and State: PALM DESERT CA Unit: 187 TH R.C.T. AIRBORNE (E) COMPANY 1951 -1952 Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I miss the go old days Keywords: in memory SGT.ROBERT WOLF. Hi Sam Russo. Bill Ingram

Entry: 13839 187TH RCT	F CO
CHARLES L. NORWOOD wrote on December 25, 2000 City and State: ODESSA TX Unit: F CO 187TH REG COMBAT TEAM Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: F CO 187TH REG COMBAT TEAM Keywords:

Entry: 13674 187TH RCT	RUDY R. RUIZ D CO. 187TH ARCT
RAY VALENTINE wrote on December 17, 2000 City and State: NORWALK CA Unit: 421ST QM PLT. Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello I am searching for any information on my grandfather Rudy Ray Ruiz, he was with the 187th during the Korean War. He was very proud of his unit, and I am proud of him. I only wish my grandfather could be here today to see just how much many of his fellow RAKKASANS are still here. My grandfather passed away in 1987 of asbestos cancer, but now I am trying to gather as much information as I can to keep his memories around forever. Its just now I need some of you soldiers that knew him to help me complete my mission. To all you brave 187th soldiers I salute you all! SPC. Valentine,Ray J. Sr. United States Army Grandson of Rudy R. Ruiz D Co. 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Keywords: 187th D Co. 1947-1952 My grandfather is Rudy R. Ruiz

Entry: 13597 187TH RCT	PFC. LOUIE HUTTON 187TH AIRBORNE RCT
VICTOR FLORES wrote on December 12, 2000 City and State: LOS ANGELES CA Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Searching for anyone who knew Private Hutton that may be able to send me a picture of him. He was an African American, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1931. In May of 1951, he found himself in Korea with the 187th Airborne Rct operating a Browning Automatic Rifle. He is listed as MIA-dead on May 25th 1951. I believe I may have information as to his whereabouts. Victor Flores Keywords:

Entry: 13596 187TH RCT	PFC. LOUIE HUTTON 187TH AIRBORNE RCT
VICTOR FLORES wrote on December 12, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking for anyone who knew PFC Louie Hutton,(an African American) born 1931 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He joined the 187th Airborne and found himself operating a Browning Automatic Rifle against the enemy. He is listed as MIA in May of 1951. I believe I may have information on his disappearance. Keywords:

Entry: 13481 187TH RCT	PAUL T. MORGAN, SUPPORT COMPANY 1950 (ADDITIONAL INFO)
BOB MORGAN wrote on December 6, 2000 City and State: MIRAMAR FL Unit: 267TH SIGNAL COMPANY W. GERMANY Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello again all, I left a previoous message regarding my father's tour in Korea around the 1950 timeframe. I am still in the process of getting a good scan of the 1950 187th Reg yearbook, and I will be placing it online for your review, as well as preparing a PowerPoint presentation for download. I have added a page to my web site with some pics from Korea I believe, some have a few of my dad's buddies in them, but I haven't a clue to who they are. I'd appreciate any assistance that you can provide if you happen to know names of the men in the pics, and contact info if that is possible. The page can be seen at http://www.spacenut.net/morgan/index.htm if interested. Thanks in advance! Bob Morgan Keywords: Morgan, 187th, support

Entry: 13480 187TH RCT	PAUL T. MORGAN, SUPPORT COMPANY 1950 (ADDITIONAL INFO)
BOB MORGAN wrote on December 6, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 13138 187TH RCT	ANYONE FROM 187TH RAKKASANS I-COMPANY?
JOHN SHAFFER wrote on November 21, 2000 City and State: AKRON OH Unit: I COMPANY - 187TH Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was a paratrooper in Korea during 1950 to 53. I served with the 187th Rakkasans - I Company. If anyone out there served in this company, please contact me at the above address. I would very much like to hear from you. Keywords:

Entry: 13093 187TH RCT	REUNION INFO
STEARL CAULEY wrote on November 19, 2000 City and State: PORTVUE PA Unit: SECOND BN.GEO CO. Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: looking for old friends from 187th Keywords: c119 choichen rev. 503 walter,allison,ted massie,sgt.hardson

Entry: 12912 187TH RCT	21ST CENTURY GREETINGS!
EDGAR BENNINGTON wrote on November 12, 2000 City and State: ST. PETERSBURG FL Unit: HQ CO, 2D BN, 1187 ARTC; AND MORE... Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Anybody Rakkasans still around? Found Americus H. Pope in Ocala, FL, Retired from the USPO. Anybody seen Bobbie G. Gray, Billy R. Allen, 1SG Harmon Hodge; Neubauer, Herbert F. Herman, Jr., from the 2d Bn and/or Repl Co? Is it possible that someone from Class B-34-A, Parachute-Glider School, has a class photo that could be copied? My copy got lost, it would have me (E.C.Bennington, Jr.,) Chandler, Chancellor, Herman, Cisneros, and a couple hundred others on it. Drop a line, and "Rottsa Ruck!" Keywords: 11th Abn Div - Japan Occupation; USAF during Korea. From '56 - 70, 187th ARCT; 82d Abn Div, 8th Div (Abn;) 101st Abn Div (4 times assigned;) and Special Forces; '56 - 70. 80 months overseas in Japan, France, Germany, and Vietnam. Retired 50% service-connected disabled.

Entry: 12780 187TH RCT	PLEASE HELP ME AND DAD
CHUCK STRANGE wrote on November 6, 2000 City and State: EVART MI Unit: 187TH COMPANY A Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: 187TH COMPANY A Keywords: My father served in Korea from 1953-1958...I am looking for some of the guys that are still around that might remember him and might like a chance to make contact once again, I would like to offer him the opportunity to get in touch with some of his buddies from the earlier years

Entry: 12538 187TH RCT	LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT CARLOS 'KITA' PRECIADO
DENSIE RODRIQUEZ wrote on October 25, 2000 City and State: TUCSON AZ Unit: DAUGHTER OF CARLOS PRECIADO Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: looking for anyone that may have served with my father so that I could ask some questions Keywords: Carlos "Kita" Preciado, September 1950 Korean War

Entry: 12478 187TH RCT	INFO ON MUNSAN DROP
WAYNE ROOT wrote on October 22, 2000 City and State: CONCORD CA Unit: ARMY 57-60 Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Can anyone give me any info on the Munsan drop and the actions of the 1st Cav. Division in that regard? A Spec/5 in my outfit in Korea (E. Co., 51st Sig. Bn. near Uijongbu), 1958-59 was a veteran of the 187th ARCT, and told us that the 1st Cav. troops had shot at the dropping paratroopers and killed quite a few. A few drinks at the NCO club and if there was a guy around with the 1st Cav patch on the right sleeve, he would go ballistic and a fight would ensue. I've tried to find reference materials to this incident but they don't mention it. Could that be whitewash? Any help appreciated.Thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 12468 187TH RCT	RONALD A. CHADWICK 187 AIRBORNE SUPPLY COMPANY
RONALD A. CHADWICK JR. wrote on October 21, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the oldest son of Ronald A. Chadwick, I'm trying to find a Capt. Murphy. My father served under him in Korea. My father shot the 4.2 mortar in Korea. My father is still to this day very proud of being a PARATROOPER from his wings(with 2 stars) down to his spit shined JumpBoots, "the best of the best" as he recalls even though he has been discharged since 1953. He doesn't talk about Koera much but when he does you can tell how thankful he was to have in the 187 Airborne unit. If anybody knows Ronald A. Chadwick from Alabama I would like to hear from you. Thank you Ronald A. Chadwick, Jr. Keywords: Support Company, 187 airborne, 2 combat jumps

Entry: 12407 187TH RCT	LOOKING FORINFO
GILBERT PEDROZA wrote on October 17, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 12404 187TH RCT	OLD COMRADES
DAVID E. LAURIE wrote on October 17, 2000 City and State: MILLTOWN NJ Unit: 10TH SPECIAL FORCES GOUP ABN Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: My best friend is George 'Buzzi' William Sweeny 187rct. I believe it is "B" co. He made both jumps.Id like to see him talk to at least one old friend. We've shared alot of beer and whiskey over the years. It would do his heart good to reminice with a fellow Paratrooper.He Was good friends with 'Snooky' Deal if that rings a bell. Thanks Keywords: Buzzi,camp Campbell,both combat jumps,spearheading for 1ST Marines,Too much fun in Japan haha

Entry: 12385 187TH RCT	LOOKING FOR A FLASH FOR BERET 1/187
DENNIS CLINE wrote on October 16, 2000 City and State: FT. CAMPBELL KY Unit: HHC 1/187 Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: just looking for a flash for a beret if anyone could please help me to get one please . Keywords:

Entry: 12242 187TH RCT	ANY INFORMATION ON MY DAD I DID NOT KNOW
KENDY ANDERSON wrote on October 9, 2000 City and State: WA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: robert george carroll, the army he was a paratrooper in the 11th regermen Keywords:

Entry: 12164 187TH RCT	FRIENDS OF EVERETT C. WHITE
MARK MURPHY wrote on October 5, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Am looking for any of Everett C. White's friends or comrades during 50'- 51'. Collecting information for family history and would like to surprise him with info from some of his fellow Rakkasan's. After the war he joined Special Forces and after many adventures, retired as CSGM. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Keywords: Made both combat jumps, awarded Bronze Star with V device and two Purple Hearts.

Entry: 11956 187TH RCT	A CO 1950-54
ELWOOD (WOODIE) MILLER JR. wrote on September 24, 2000 City and State: WHITING NJ Unit: A COMPANY 187TH RCT Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: A COMPANY 187TH RCT Keywords: Was in Korea from 1950 to 1954

Entry: 11950 187TH RCT	FORMER MEMBERS C-3/187 1967-1968
JAMES BOND wrote on September 24, 2000 City and State: LOVELAND CO Unit: C-3/187 ABN Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Several of the members of Charlie Company 3/187 have come together and are now having an annual reunion. Contact me by e-mail or regular mail or telephone or one of the following: Les Outman: loutman@telecom.ca.gov Jon Jakeway: jonjakeway@covance.com Craig Caldwerr: RANGERFROG@aol.com Keywords: Sergeant John T. Humphries and others who served in C-3/187 ABN 1967-1968

Entry: 11878 187TH RCT	LOOKING FOR
GEORGE HUGHES wrote on September 21, 2000 City and State: NATALIA TX Unit: 11 A/B MP CO-187TH MP DET Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone that knew Sgt.Buford H.Hughes,he did two combat jumps in Korea as well as four combat jumps in WWII with the 82nd (504th),376thPIR,want to know more about he couldn't remember,Thanks,George (son) Keywords:

Entry: 11836 187TH RCT	RAKKASAN OF THE 11TH AIR ASSAULT
HARRY C. TOMSICK wrote on September 18, 2000 City and State: SALAMANCA NY Unit: CO.C,3RDBN.,187TH(ABN)INF.RGT.11TH AIR ASSAULT DIV Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I was in Co.C, 3rd Bn., 187th (ABN)Inf.,of the 11th Air Assault Division which was formed at the Harmony Church area, our CO was from the 101st Abn Div, Gen. Harry W.O. Kinnard,I was one of the 1st repellers after we finally got our tower up as we had to use the Ranger tower for our repelling at the early months of 1963. We were some of the 1st to get the Huey's, a big difference from the CH-34's that were falling out of the shy during repelling manuvers. I am the secretary of the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the 187th ARCT Rakkasans and we are always looking for anyone who served in the 187th that would be interested in joinging our Chapter, at a sizzling $5 a year. We, of the 11th AAD are still very proud to be able to wear two sets of Silver Wings, Airborne/Air Assault, please get in contact with me via e-mail and I will surely get back with you. We have 55 members in the Chapter and always looking for more,so if you are interested, please contact me, Remaining Airborne/Air Assault, Harry Tomsick Ne DEsit Virtus--Let Valor Not Fail(c/3/187/11) Keywords: Looking For Former Co.C CO-Capt. Harry N. Ball, 187th, 3rd Bn, 11th AAD, Carrol Obert, former jump school buddy,

Entry: 11750 187TH RCT	FRIENDS OF JAMES C. BONTA
PETER BONTA wrote on September 15, 2000 City and State: ALEXANDRIA VA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking to hear from men who served with my father, Maj. James C. Bonta in Korea and Ft. Campbell, KY. Or in N.Africa and Italy in WWII. Collecting anecdotes for family history. Keywords: Bonta, 11th Airborne, 187th Inf., 188th Inf., Ft. Campbell, Korea

Entry: 11703 187TH RCT	LOOKING FOR 1-187 BERET FLASH
MICAH MORRIS wrote on September 13, 2000 City and State: FT. CAMPBELL KY Unit: 1-187 Service or Relationship: - Comments: I am searching for the beret flash for 1-187 Rakkasans. Keywords:

Entry: 11664 187TH RCT	1951
DALE DREYER wrote on September 12, 2000 City and State: BEMIDJI MN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: 187, Rakkasan, Howard, Dreyer, Distinguished Service Cross, 1951 Keywords:

Entry: 11444 187TH RCT	RAKKASANS
ROBERT E. (BOB) BUTLER wrote on September 2, 2000 City and State: SARASOTA FL Unit: H - CO, Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Always proud of my tour as a Rakkasan Keywords: Munsan-ni

Entry: 11385 187TH RCT	HAPPY LABOR DAY RAKKASANS
FRENCH SHANNON JR. wrote on August 30, 2000 City and State: DAVIE FL Unit: 2ND RANGER CO 187ARCT Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 2ND RANGER CO 187ARCT Keywords: frenchie Good Friday Jump at Munsan-ni along with Martin Behan, Now deceased

Entry: 11093 187TH RCT	1977-1979
WOODY HICKS wrote on August 17, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: WE USE TO GO TO OHIO FOR THE WEEKENDS Keywords: B COMPANY NEXT TO AIR ASSULT TOWER MIKE WOOD NIE TAULOFOGO KENT BATES MIKE THOMAS

Entry: 11092 187TH RCT	SOPORO JAPAN
MARK HAYES wrote on August 17, 2000 City and State: MIDLAND NC Unit: 187 REGT. COMBAT TEAM Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: MY FATHER IS TRYING TO CONTACT ANY OLD FRIENDS THAT SERVE WITH HIM AT SOPORO JAPAN YEARS 46 -49 Keywords: SOPORO JAPAN,G COMPANY,HQ SECOND BATTALION

Entry: 11020 187TH RCT	HHC 3/187
TODD CLEMENT wrote on August 14, 2000 City and State: FT. CAMPBELL KY Unit: HHC 3/187 Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Rakkasan law!!!!! Keywords:

Entry: 10952 187TH RCT
DONALD A. DUNCAN wrote on August 10, 2000 City and State: WAUNA WA Unit: 440TH SACB Service or Relationship: - Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served with SGT. HOWARD F HART in the 187th. He was my uncle, and was killed 2-19-51. Keywords:

Entry: 10943 187TH RCT	ALFRED (FREDDY)S. JORDAN PARATROOPER
BOB KLAUBER (EPSTEIN) wrote on August 10, 2000 City and State: ANDERSON SC Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Sarg Alfred S. Jordan died in Korea 7/15/53 If you knew him please contact me.please..... Keywords: Alfred Sigfred Jordan (Epstein previously) He died 1953 in Korea S.F.C. E7 187 ABN RGT RGT CBT TM

Entry: 10889 187TH RCT	RICHARD CHILDERS
ROBERT CROUCH wrote on August 7, 2000 City and State: LAKEWOOD WA Unit: CO K 187 ARCT Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: CO K 187 ARCT Keywords: Regret to inform friends of the passing of Richard Childers on 3 August 2000. He was a member of Co K 187th ARCT in 1951 and also a Vietnam Veteran.

Entry: 10750 187TH RCT	73RD HQ. PARACHUTE CO. (LOREN GIESE)
SHARON MALONEY wrote on August 1, 2000 City and State: AVON IN Unit: HQ.AMC/TACC US AIR FORCE RES. Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Loren Giese was a dear friend of our family and while he died in 1987, I would be interested in any information on his unit, friends or actions that he was involved with while in Korea. I am the daughter of one of his friends from his home town of Stevens Point, WI and hold his memory close to my heart. If anyone has any information about Loren, or even about the 73rd, I would sincerely appreciate hearing from you. Thanks. Keywords: Loren Giese, Paratrooper, Korea, 1952-1955

Entry: 10725 187TH RCT	BR.CHARLES M.DENNIS.KIA 3/28/1951
ROBERT A. DENNIS wrote on July 31, 2000 City and State: TIVERTON RI Unit: G.CO.187RTC Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I WOULD APPRECIATE HEARING FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH HIM OR KNEW HIM.I HONOR ALL OF YOU WHO FOUGHT IN KOREA.THIS IS THE POINT AT WHICH THROUGH THE U.N. OUR MILITARY HAS BEEN DISGRACED BY NOT ALLOWING OUR MILITARY TO ACHIVE VICTOY IN ALL BATTLES SINCE THEN EVEN THOUGH OUR BRAVE SOLDIERS IN ALL BRANCHES OF SERVICE COULD HAVE WON TOTAL VICTORY IN OF THEIR INVOLMENTS.WHEN WILL WE GET OUT OF THE ENEMY CAMP WHICH IS THE U.N!!!! Keywords: MY BROTHER WAS KILLED IN THE VICINITY OF WiJONGBU ON HILL 519 WHILE DISPLAYING THE Co.MARKERS TO GET THE HELP OF FRINDLY AIRCRAFT IN THE AREA.HE RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR MEDAL.

Entry: 10711 187TH RCT	LOOKING FOR BUDDY
CHARLES (CHIP) STROHL SR. wrote on July 30, 2000 City and State: HOPKINSVILLE KY Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am wanting to locate Paul E Wenzel (CPL) who was my assistant squad leader when he was wounded and I have located him since. It was in Dec. and our platoon was crossing a rice paddy to check out activety on far side.When our leading squad got near the far side and the rear squad,which was ours was out in the open we were fired upon. There was not much protection anywhere and some tanks were sent up from the right side to get the platoon out.This man is about 67-70yrs old and I was told he was discharged due to his wounds to Onondaga County NY. Our platoon Sgt was FUGATE If anyone out there knows this man or how to get in touch with him I would be ever grateful.My address is CHARLES STROHL 4860 BUTLER RD HOPKINSVILLE,KY-42240 E-MAIL mstrohl@apex.net Keywords:

Entry: 10283 187TH RCT	SOMETHING FOR MY FATHER.
LARRY VOELLER wrote on July 11, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father is Richard S. Voeller. He rarely speaks of his days of service in Korea and always ends with, "I wonder what ever happened to ..". He just told me today he was awarded the Bronze Star and was a platoon leader. He has made reference to being involved at Pork Chop Hill and Old Baldy. If you remember my father I would sure like to suprise him with being able to answer his "I wonder " questions. He was originally from the Minot ND area , but now lives in WA. Thanks , (for many things) Keywords: pork chop hill old baldy

Entry: 10207 187TH RCT	UPDATE
CHARLES CAPPS wrote on July 8, 2000 City and State: HUEYTOWN AL Unit: 187TH RCT A COMPANY Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 187TH RCT A COMPANY Keywords:

Entry: 10202 187TH RCT	RE CAPT JAMES M. MILLER
KEN OYE wrote on July 8, 2000 City and State: TORRANCE CA Unit: HHC, 187 ARCT Service or Relationship: - Comments: About 4 years ago, I was asked to locate Doc Miller for a friend, Joe Kamikawa, Medical Co., 1952-1953. I met his wife and daughter and was told that Doc Miller had passed away a few years earlier in Los Angles. He was a good friend of Gen. Westmoreland, serving with him again during the Viet Nam war. He ran a MASH unit in Thailand. After his death, the family recived a letter of condolance from Gen. Westmoreland. His wife and daughter live in Los Keywords:

Entry: 10182 187TH RCT	187TH REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM
CARL RANDALL wrote on July 7, 2000 City and State: STEVENSVILLE PA Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am the daughter of CPL Carl Randall. I have an original 1953 News Paper, The RAKKASAN, with articles, and photos. There is a photo of my dad, with Sgt. Mikolajczyk, and PFC Duvall at Mori. My dad currently is still alive. Keywords: charlie battery, nickname charlie, paratrooper at Mori, 1953, friend Tom Kern.

Entry: 10111 187TH RCT	JACK D. DUVAL 187TH AIRBORNE
STEVEN DUVAL wrote on July 4, 2000 City and State: BREWTON AL Unit: 187TH AIRBORNE, CO. Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm the son of Jack D. Duval looking for ANY information on the 187th Airborne, Company C, in Korea between 16Sept50 to 13Jun51 as this was when he was there. He passed away in '87 but I know he was proud to serve with the Rakkasans. Keywords: 187th Airborne, Rakkasans, Company C, Rifleman, FT. Sills, Ft. Benning.

Entry: 10099 187TH RCT	187TH AIRBORNE REGT COMBAT TEAM
ARLO BURK wrote on July 4, 2000 City and State: WHEATLAND MO Unit: 187TH AIRBORNE REGT COMBAT TEAM Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 187TH AIRBORNE REGT COMBAT TEAM Keywords:

Entry: 10095 187TH RCT	I WOULD LIKE INFO REGAURDING MY FATHER FRANK SARMIENTO NOT SURE ABT MUCH CAN FIND HIS DISCHARGE PAPE
ROSSINIA SARMIENTO wrote on July 4, 2000 City and State: MILWAUKIE OR Unit: 187TH Service or Relationship: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 187TH Keywords: dont know much other than my father was airborn and he was born in tuscon az station I believe fort ord please help me

Entry: 10072 187TH RCT	D CO 52-53 FINDING MEN
JAMES CARROLL wrote on July 3, 2000 City and State: RIVER RIDGE LA Unit: U.S.ARMY RETIRED Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like to contact anyone that was with D Co 1st Bn.187th RCT in Japan and Korea I was in the heavy weapons Co. machine-gun platoon. we moved from japan to Kojedo island then on line. A good friend was Charles Hinchman from Salt Lake. and another last name was Randell can't think of first name.Thanks and good luck to all. Keywords: Looking for anyone from D Co. 1st bn 187th abn RCT form 1952-53 japan and Korea

Entry: 10071 187TH RCT	WILEY WESTBROOK
TOM WESTBROOK wrote on July 3, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for fellow veterans that knew my father who I believe was in A company of the 187th. Keywords:

Entry: 10070 187TH RCT	ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH JACK R. FUEHRER
GARY K. SEXTON wrote on July 3, 2000 City and State: ELGIN SC Unit: U.S. ARMY CHAPLAIN CENTER - SCHOOL Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Jack R. Fuehrer, my father-in-law was born in McKeesport, PA in 1921. He had served in WW II and was in the Anzio Beach landing. After a brief break in service he answered our Nation's call to go to the ROK. He was wounded by small arms fire and rec'd the Purple Heart. I recently returned from a three year assignment in Taegu, ROK where I was able to take his daughter, Frances Jo and four of his grand kids to K-2 airfield from whence he departed for the Good Friday Jump into combat. Not sure which battalion he was with. Would like to hear from any who knew him or served with him in America's so-called "forgotten war." I'll never forget his love for his country and family. Also of interest is that on that jump was Chaplain (CPT) Robert G. Rayburn, one of three chaplains who jumped into Munsan-ni. He was the founding president of my seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO. His first jump was without the benefit of jump school! God kept him safe that day and throughout the war. Keywords: Jumped with 187th Regimental Combat Team (ABN) into Munsan-ni on 23 March 1951

Entry: 10018 187TH RCT	LOOKING FOR INFO ON CPL. FLOYD J.ASHLEY JR.
DAVID WELTON wrote on July 2, 2000 City and State: ASHTABULA OH Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for anyone who rememers Corporal Floyd J.Ashley Jr. of Ashtabula, Ohio. He served with HQ, 187th ABN RCT in Korea. He was killed in action on May 27th. 1951 and earned a Silver Star Medal. His Nephew gave me his Silver Star when I was a child, and I still have it today. I believe he was also wounded on March 25th, 1951 near Musan-ni. I am only able to find bits and pieces of information on the internet, and would sincerely appreciate any help you could provide. Keywords: 187th ABN RCT, Inje, Silver Star

Entry: 9882 187TH RCT	CP MILLER
LOWELL MILLER wrote on June 27, 2000 City and State: LEXINGTON NC Unit: 187TH ABN. RCT. Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father is C.P.Miller. My dad made the second jump in Korea with the 187th. We are in the process of restoring two 3/4 ton Dodge M37 Weapon carriers. We would like to hear from anyone who knew him. Also need pictures of trucks with the 187th markings to aid with our restoration of these trucks. Any response is appreciated. Keywords: CP Miller

Entry: 9784 187TH RCT	'F' CO
JERRY CARSON wrote on June 26, 2000 City and State: WOODLAND PARK CO Unit: F CO Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Joined the 187 ARCT in Sept 1950. Made both jumps and was wounded at Soyang River May '51. Returned to States to 188th of the 11th. Keywords:

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