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Current Message 1 - December 2, 2009
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Entry: 72618
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

Robert Paul Peck

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Roni Peck wrote on 2009-12-02 09:28:20.0

Comments: My father-in-law was in the Korean war. He stood at 6'9". I don't know much about his ranking or exactly what he did (that is why I put his height) He was a big guy. I am trying to get in touch with anyone who may have fought with him or knows anyone who has.

Keywords: 101st Airborne/Korean War/POW/Escaped

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Current Message 2 - June 14, 2009
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Entry: 70549
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My Grandfather served in Korea with airborn.

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Frank Mendez wrote on 2009-06-14 09:44:04.0

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with my Grandfather in Korea. He was part of 82nd. He speaks of some great men who served under him as a section leader. He mentioned some of them by name but unfortunatlly I can't remember them. His name is Andrew D. Adame from La Habra, Ca. He turns 80 yrs. Old at the end of Nov. And I'm throwing him a suprise b-day party. I know from spending all my free time with him, he really love to see his old army buddies. So if you served or stationed in NC with Andrew Adame please help me give my Hero a gift he won't soon forget. And to all the Heros of the US armed forces, Thank you. Without you, all of these freedoms, that so many of us take for granite, would not be possible. God Bless.

Keywords: Paratroopers and Glidermen.

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Current Message 3 - May 20, 2009
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Entry: 70232
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

information on Fred A. Punch

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mel punch wrote on 2009-05-20 05:04:25.0

Comments: am looking for any information pertaining to mixed unit of african americans, puerto ricans and jamacians joined together to form ranger unit aug 1951-nov 1951.

Keywords: enlisted at 16 or 17 some airbourne training went awol confined to brooklyn navy yard. recruited from navy yard. confined to ship enroute to korea 1951. participated in airbourne drop at night over frozen reservoir. participated in many covert actions behind enemy lines. arrested with a corporal and private after returning from pass in rok. discharged 1953. african american.

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Current Message 4 - May 20, 2009
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Entry: 70231
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

information on Fred A. Punch

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mel punch wrote on 2009-05-20 05:04:25.0

Comments: am looking for any information pertaining to mixed unit of african americans, puerto ricans and jamacians joined together to form ranger unit aug 1951-nov 1951.

Keywords: enlisted at 16 or 17 some airbourne training went awol confined to brooklyn navy yard. recruited from navy yard. confined to ship enroute to korea 1951. participated in airbourne drop at night over frozen reservoir. participated in many covert actions behind enemy lines. arrested with a corporal and private after returning from pass in rok. discharged 1953. african american.

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Current Message 5 - May 20, 2009
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Entry: 70230
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

information on Fred A. Punch

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mel punch wrote on 2009-05-20 05:04:25.0

Comments: am looking for any information pertaining to mixed unit of african americans, puerto ricans and jamacians joined together to form ranger unit aug 1951-nov 1951.

Keywords: enlisted at 16 or 17 some airbourne training went awol confined to brooklyn navy yard. recruited from navy yard. confined to ship enroute to korea 1951. participated in airbourne drop at night over frozen reservoir. participated in many covert actions behind enemy lines. arrested with a corporal and private after returning from pass in rok. discharged 1953. african american.

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Current Message 6 - May 20, 2009
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Entry: 70229
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

information on Fred A. Punch

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mel punch wrote on 2009-05-20 05:04:25.0

Comments: am looking for any information pertaining to mixed unit of african americans, puerto ricans and jamacians joined together to form ranger unit aug 1951-nov 1951.

Keywords: enlisted at 16 or 17 some airbourne training went awol confined to brooklyn navy yard. recruited from navy yard. confined to ship enroute to korea 1951. participated in airbourne drop at night over frozen reservoir. participated in many covert actions behind enemy lines. arrested with a corporal and private after returning from pass in rok. discharged 1953. african american.

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Current Message 7 - May 9, 2009
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Entry: 70107
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

Al bukaty

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ryan amundsen wrote on 2009-05-09 09:36:04.0

Comments:

Keywords: hill 423

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Current Message 8 - January 3, 2009
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Entry: 68512
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

Search for Dean Walter

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Jeff Warstler wrote on 2009-01-03 17:30:14.0

Comments:

Keywords:

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Current Message 9 - January 10, 2008
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Entry: 63759
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

Contact

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Howard Davis wrote on 2008-01-10 11:23:56.0

Comments:

Keywords: Chipyong-ni, Changmal Raid, May Massacare

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Current Message 10 - May 14, 2006
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Entry: 57146
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

my brother served with 82nd airborne

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Melvin Reed wrote on 2006-05-14 02:01:17.0

Comments: My brother, Roland Adele Thompson is a Korean War Veteran who served with the 82nd airborne Division.He never talked much about his experiences.He stayed in Roanoke Virginia for a few years after the war, then Compton California for a spell and finally he lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. We lost contact with him after that.If anyone has any information on where he may be please email me.I am praying to reunite with him.

Keywords: 82nd Airborne

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Current Message 11 - January 17, 2006
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Entry: 55226
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

Munsan Corridor CHAPLAIN

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Carol Wedeven wrote on 2006-01-17 17:04:48.0

Comments: Please help me find a chaplain who served in the Pubwon-ni area. I have a (1964?)photo of him with two orphans from Happiness Orphanage, 20 orphans driven weekly to chapel by orphanage father via bus. One child in the picture is Goo Sooni, an Amerasian, about 11 yrs. Her mother: Jung Song Ja, "Mickey" to GIs, from Pubwon-ni, near MIckey Mouse Corner. Just before chaplain returned to US, he took Sooni to Elvis movie, "Viva Las Vegas" and to base cafeteria for hamburg. The chaplain left "a lot of money" with Sooni's mother to "take care of Sooni". Sooni was rescued by the author, Pearl S. Buck, brought to the states, is now married, a mother of two grown sons, middle school math teacher and a strong supporter of the Pearl S. Buck efforts to care for Amerasian children around the world. I am writing Sooni's memoir. She would like very much to thank the chaplain for his kindness. My husband and I are trying to find the gentleman for her. If anyone has any inkling as to the identification of this chaplain, any source for our search, or whatever, we do not have his name and would appreciate very much any help someone might be able to give. Bless you. Carol Wedeven If you're interested, we will send digitized photo.

Keywords: chaplain, Munsan Corridor, Goo Sooni, Jung Song Ja, "Mickey", Mickey Mouse Corner, Pubwon-ni, Happiness Orphanage, Amerasian, photo, identify, Elvis, Viva Las Vegas

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Current Message 12 - January 5, 2006
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Entry: 55027
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

BP GUSTAFSON RA19218837

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HERBERT BIZZELL wrote on 2006-01-05 18:30:45.0

Comments: KOREA 1951-1954. Wounded.Info for brother Dave Gustafson.

Keywords:

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Current Message 13 - November 26, 2005
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Entry: 54298
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

looking for information on my dad Edmund Murphy

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Edmund mURPHY wrote on 2005-11-26 17:52:47.0

Comments:

Keywords: PorkChop Hill or Porkchop ridge 82 nd Airborne

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Current Message 14 - October 5, 2005
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Entry: 53441
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

82nd airborne in 1957 korea

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wanda flanagan wrote on 2005-10-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: I have an old photo of these men would love to email to them or their families

Keywords: looking for men who served with my grandfather david lee phillips in korea in 1957 the soldiers last names are all i know sanchez,valdez,kirkwood,hill and little and that they were members of the 82nd out of fort bragg n.c.

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Current Message 15 - July 31, 2005
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Entry: 52384
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

John Wagner-82nd Airborne Division

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John Wagner wrote on 2005-07-31 00:00:00.0

Comments: Looking for buddies I served with.

Keywords: Corporal-Rank--1953-1956 82nd Airborne Division-325-ARMY Fort Bragg, NC Served in Korea 1953-1955 DMZ

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Current Message 16 - July 19, 2005
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Entry: 52128
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

187th

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Mary Ann Greene wrote on 2005-07-19 00:00:00.0

Comments: Hello, Anyone interested to share photos or information on my father's Co., please feel free to email us!! Thank you Mary Ann( daughter of Albert N. Mendoza)

Keywords:

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Current Message 17 - May 6, 2005
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Entry: 50620
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

friends of Eddie Martinez

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eddie martinez wrote on 2005-05-06 00:00:00.0

Comments: my father died in 1998 and was in the 82nd airborne rangers and served in korea from 1950 to 1955 id like to get in contact with any old friends or anybody that knew him. thank you.

Keywords: 82nd airborne, ft. benning Georgia and ft. bragg

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Current Message 18 - April 22, 2005
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Entry: 50328
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

Looking for men who knew Ray Lyon

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Barbara L. Franklin wrote on 2005-04-22 00:00:00.0

Comments: Ray joined the Army in the summer of 1950 in Maryland, did basic at Camp Polk, LA; became a member of the 82nd & did paratrooper training at Fort Bragg & Fort Benning. He was sent to Japan/Korea in the winter of 1951, and discharged from Ft Meade, MD. Ray died in 1969 at the age of 36 when his son was only 6 yrs. old. His son is eager to meet or talk with anyone who knew his dad during his military service. It would mean so much to him, please contact me if you have any informationn about Ray Lyon.

Keywords: Ray was in the 82nd Airborne & given the nickname "Tom" in San Franciso waiting for deployment to Japan & Korea in 1951.

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Current Message 19 - March 7, 2005
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Entry: 49418
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF 11TH AIRBORN 1953 TO 1955

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William (Bill) Clark wrote on 2005-03-07 19:56:42.0

Comments: Looking for any of the guys that was in my unit in the years may-1953 thru May 1955. If you are out ther I would like to hear from you. Thank You Bill Clark,

Keywords: 11th Airborn, in Korea.

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Current Message 20 - December 3, 2004
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Entry: 47254
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

My grandfather

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Tina Bieber wrote on 2004-12-03 13:59:03.0

Comments:

Keywords: My grandfatherr Tim (Leroy)Temby born in Michigan served in WWII I believe in the 82nd, Army's Infantry Division... He is now in his 80's and not in good health. I believe he was a Capt. in the Army. He also worked in Civil Air Patrol later on the 70's in Northern Ca.

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Current Message 21 - November 5, 2004
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Entry: 46685
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

Frank Marx

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Richard Carvell wrote on 2004-11-05 20:47:54.0

Comments: I was a friend of Frank Marx. We trained as Rangers together at Fort Benning, GA, then we were assigned to the 1st Airborne Ranger Co. in Korea. Upon deactivation of the 1st Co, in August 1951, we were both assigned to Co. I, 187th Airborne at Beppu, Japan. After a few weeks with Frank in Japan, I volunteered for reassignment to Korea and was assigned to the 8th Cav Reg't, then Co. F, 38th Infantry. While with the latter unit, I saw Frank at Koje Do in May 1952. I returned from Korea in Nov 1952 and have never heard from Frank since that time. Believe I have a photo of us both in my album. Frank was a good soldier and a nice fella.

Keywords: Various

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Current Message 22 - August 13, 2004
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Entry: 45199
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

Iverson Minter

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Susanna Salonen wrote on 2004-08-13 11:06:10.0

Comments: Iverson Minter, tall, of Arfican-American descent, very kind person. Born in 1932, orphan, haf lived in MS and Pittsburgh mainly. He received training with 82nd airborne. Iverson became Blues musician 'Louisiana Red' later - but even in Korea he must have played sth.

I search for vets who serves with him for a documentary film!

Thank you!

Susanna

Keywords: Seeking buddies of Iverson Minter

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Current Message 23 - July 15, 2004
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Entry: 44523
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

Requesting information

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George Willis wrote on 2004-07-15 15:36:08.0

Comments: I am interested in finding out what combat jumps were made in Korea by Army Airbourne units during the Korean war and the size of the units. I would also like to know what part the Rangers played in the Korean war. Did they operated in small units or were they used primarily as recon units?.

Keywords:

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Current Message 24 - June 29, 2004
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Entry: 44146
1st Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne)

I WANT TO FIND SOMEONE WHO WOULD HAVE KNOWN MY FATHER ROBERT L. COLE A U.S.ARMY RANGER IN 1950?

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CAROL BAKER wrote on 2004-06-29 19:52:22.0

Comments: MY FATHER DIED DECEMBER 24TH 2000 OF STOMACH CANCER AND I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH SOME PEOPLE THAT KNEW HIM. HE WOULD BE 76 NOW.

HIS OLDEST DAUGHTER CAROL A (COLE)BAKER

Keywords: US RANGERS PARTROOPERS 1950 ALSO STATIONED IN GERMANY

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1st Infantry Ranger Company (Airborne) 2nd Infantry Division

Date: Tue, 23 May 95 
From: Joseph Gannon  jgannon@icc.dgsys.com

excerpt_1
---His name is  and  Bob Bodroghy and his 'net address is:
r.bodroghy@genie.com, he's  going to be attending the dedication
this summer. Hopefully you and he can  connect.

Thanks, Joe

1st Infantry Ranger Company (Airborne)

Hi,

I served with the 1st Infantry Ranger Company (Airborne) during the
Korean  War.

We were attached to the 2nd Division. Our Company was with the 23rd
Regt at Chipyong-ni and played a major role in preventing a
Divisional disaster during the May Day massacre. 

The 8213 AU later known as the 8th Army Ranger Company,was with the
2nd Division during the retreat from  North Korea in Oct-Dec 1950.

Capt Charles Ross who was the last C.O. of the 8th Army Ranger 
Company later became the C.O. of the 1st Ranger Infantry Company
(Airborne) in June 1951.

The 8213 AU (the official designation) was not airborne and was
formed and in  combat in Korea prior to the arrival of the Ranger
Infantry Companies(Airborne).

Individual Company histories have been written or are in the process
of being written and I can put you in touch with a number of people 
who are researching and writing on the Korean War. I recognize that
you may already be in touch with them.

Keep up the good work.BTW, when were the photos at Chipyong-ni taken?

Bob Bodroghy  r.bodroghy@genie

1st Ranger May Massacre

On Sun, 15 Jun 1997 
Updated 2 Jul 1999
Chris or Jack Adkison Email address wrote:

phone: 803 593-3749 (Jack)


My Father and I were going through any and all documents availible for
information on my uncle Cpl. Harold F Adkinson.

He and my Dad were very close. My Dad has s[ent a great deal of time
over the last few years trying to piece together what happened on that
fateful night.

He became missing on the night of May 19, 1951 during the May Massacre.
His unit (1st Ranger Company (Airborn) had been surrounded by the
Chinese near Hill 710 close to Kumagol. They were retreating in a
"moving box" artillery barrage. It is our understanding that this was
close to the "no name line".

My Father has interviewed numerous friends and comrades of Harold's but
no one is sure what happened to him. If you could gather any
information on him or the places mentioned above we would appreciate
your help.

Thanks

Chris and Jack Adkison
cadkison@thermalceramics.com

Forward Observer

On Wed, 22 Oct 1997 
Michael Lane Email address wrote:

3218 Glenview
Royal Oak, MI 48073

Telephone: 248-435-2921
Fax: 248-435-8552

I am the firstborn of a Korean War vet, and I am very interested in
 learning about the horrific experiences that shaped my father for
 life.
 
He served in the second Army (Indianhead) division, Airborne
Rangers,  and was a forward observer.

He has rarely spoken of his service life, and then usually a
passing remark (example: When his dog died some years ago, he
commented that he cried like a baby, he hadn't cried like that
since Korea).
 
When I was a child, I was aware of his Korean involvement from the
chilling one-sided radio exchanges he re-lived during his sleep,
spoken as if he were awake: clear, lucid, loud, and urgent.

I sat on the edge of his bed with astonishment during several
"memory battles", replayed through his "radio nightmares" as he
spoke of Red Dog 1 (2, 3,...), Hill number XXX, triangulating &
coordinating positions, performing timing countdowns, marking
areas with smoke, requesting elevation adjustments, and firing for
effect. And I may have heard my father swear for the first time
during loud and thrashing session where the expletives accompanied
the request for delivery of "everything you got" on this location.
 
This Project provides me with appreciated information, enlightens
my understanding, and provides a path for my father's healing.  I
am grateful for all your work here.

I have since learned that Pops served with the 8th Army for almost
3 yrs in Korea. He received 3 purple hearts, 2 bronze stares, and
a silver star. He spoke with great respect of operating with units
from France and Britain, some of which evidently lost every man.

Sincerely,

Michael G. Lane

PS: My father chose my middle name, Gavin, after a "Jumpin' Jim Gavin", 
whom I'm certain was a Korean era influence.

Jerome O'Leary

On Wed, 22 Apr 1998
neil o'leary Email address wrote:


phone: 732-679-3724

comments: 
I am hoping that you can help me find out any information about  my 
oldest brother . he was killed on or about jan 2 1951. in korea,he was
previously with the 82d air borne division, but was operating with a
volunteer unit,  the 1st ranger airborne , when killed. his rank and 
name are SERGEANT  JEROME  O'leary.

HOPE YOU CAN HELP
NEIL O'LEARY


Tom Moore

On Fri, 20 Nov 1998 
Updated 
Ed Dempsey  Email address wrote:

    Street: po box 294525
      City: lewisville, 
State/Prov: tx 
       ZIP: 75029
   Country: usa

     Phone: 
       Fax: 
     Email: EDWARDDEMPSEY@HOTMAIL.COM

Comments: 

Hi, I am trying to find information on Army Rangers in Korea. My buddy 
Tom R Moore served in 1950-51, but I have been unable to find out any
information on him or his unit. 

I believe he was with the 1st Ranger company, Dec1950-Feb1951. PLEASE
HELP. RSVP if you know anything about him or 2 of his closest buddies, 
Ed Nazack and George Szemczuk. They all went through Rangers at Benning
together, then went to Korea together.

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