Service Co.223Regt

Comments: Was there from 11-52 to 11-53

Keywords: Punchbowl Heartbreak Ridge

Looking for information

Comments: The first part of Dec.1952 I was assigned to FoxCo.223Reg. by mistake.After two weeks on line was sent back to Fox co. 27th Reg. There were two of us sent there at that time. I don't remember the other person's name. Wondering if anyone remembers this.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge

Served in Korea 7/52 - 12/52

Comments: Wounded dec 14, 1952 Retirned states in February 1953

Keywords: Served on Koje Island and Sandbag Castle

anyone who knew paul w kirschmann (pfc).kia april 13 1952

Comments: paul was my cousin i was 10yrs old when he was killed. ithought a lot of him. i watched him go rabbet hunting he always got one!he always talked to us young ones.he was our frend!

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Anyone remember Jim Allred??

Comments: My father in law, Jim Allen Allred, Private First Class, passed away in August 2003. I'm trying to find out anything I can about him and the 40'th division. He didn't talk about his time in Korea much till he was nearing death. My husband is very much interested in finding out as much as he can. All we know is he served the 40'th division Jan 51 till Nov 52. We had no idea he was in the infantry, and on the front lines till a couple of months before his death. How can we determine what regiment he was in. All we know is he was in Korea and he talked of the bitter cold. My husband said he mentioned taking over a hill. We only wish he would have talked more of it while he could. We have sent off and received several medals he had due him and we are trying to honor him in anyway we can. Any help would be appreciated. Charlotte Allred

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223 Inf. rgt. D co. Machine Gun Plt

Comments: Like to hear from anyone out there that served with 40th Inf. Div. in korean War.

Keywords: Punchbowl and Heartbreak Ridge Oct. 52 through June 53

Looking for my friend

Comments: Looking for Cpl. George Dizon from CA - Japan summer of 51 and also Capt.Weeks served with him in Korea (June 14,52) If you guys are out there please get in touch. Thanks Fred

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40th Infantry Div - 223 Reg L Co

Comments: I'm trying to locate anyone who served with my father-in-law in Korea, his name is Elwood "Butch" Davis.. He was with the 40th Infantry Division, 223rd Reg, L Company. He is also trying to locate Kenny Konishi from Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. Would be nice to know the whereabouts of some of the guys.

Keywords: L company, Butch Davis, Butchie, Davie "little hill" Kenny or Kenneth Konishi, California National Guard

E Co

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lookin for

Comments: Im looking for Major Brown, served in Korea.punch bowl 40th infantry 223regiment company E

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Looking for

Comments: I served in Korea from January 1952 to November 1952. I was in the 223rd Inf Regt, Item company, 3rd platoon, 4th squad. We had a great bunch of men in the outfit and I am proud to have served with them. I am looking for Joey Rawlins, Dan Kolke, Bruce Carson, Joe Machunis and Richard Walsh.

Keywords: Was known as "AL". Item company, 3rd platoon, 4th squad.

Looking for anyone who served with me

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with me,and am wondering if there have been any reunions or get togethers. Please contact me. I would love to hear from anyone.

Keywords: Served 1952-1953 Chorwon,Kumwa,Kumsong areas Trained at Ft.Sill,Oklahoma

Photos of Co E, 223rd Inf Regt members.

Comments: My brother, former SSGT Fred E. Pruitt Jr., was a member of Co E, 223rd Inf Regt during 1953 in Korea. I have some photos of Fred and some of his friends from his unit on the battlefield. I am trying to send them in, but having some problems with an address which takes them. Please help me if you can by providing an up to date email address for photos to include on your website. Thanks, Don Pruitt.

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Cpl. Narciso Ulibarri

Comments: My Dad was PFC Narciso Ulibarri ( field promotion to CPL(T)) I'm just trying to see if there is anyone here that served with him. He was in the 40th Division , 233rd Inft Regt., A Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Platoon and 3rd or 4th Squad. He was squad leader for a time. He was in Korea for almost all of 1952.

Keywords: 40th Division , 233rd Inft Regt., A Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Platoon and 3rd or 4th Squad, where he was needed

40TH DIV NAT'L GUARD 223RD 'VAT 69'

Comments: See this web site for a photo and short story: http://www.geocities.com/slmaps/Carroll.html

"Crew Brave Red Gunfire to rescue wounded GI's!"

With 40th Infantry, Korea. Delayed by "Mail (Special)". Eight tanks rolled though a valley of frozen rice paddies, inched out from behind a hill, and rumbled into "no man's land" to attack Communist positions.

After 16 months of training, the 223rd Infantry Regiment's Tank Company, El Monte Unit of Southern California's 40th National Guard, was entering it's "baptism of fire".

With a platoon of doughboys the El Monte Unit supplied the fire power of a tank-infantry combat patrol team. All the principals of team work learned in training (at Camp Cook, California and Honshu Island, Japan) were employed as the infantry probed enemy lines under supporting fire from the tanks big guns.

After two enemy bunkers had been destroyed and an estimated 25 Chinese killed, the patrol was ordered to withdraw. Tank crews braved the intense enemy mortar and small arms fire to carry 12 wounded infantrymen back to friendly lines.

The damage from the "bogy" and Chinese mortar to the tanks, included a broken track suffered by "Vat 69" and a large hole in the side where the suspension had been blown out. The men could not evacuate the tank for what seemed like hours. The tank company was commanded by 1st Lt. Allison E. Bryan of the Chatsworth. Although immobilized by a land mine explosion, "Vat 69" maintained fire support. Then after the infantrymen had been evacuated, three tanks returned to retrieve the damaged vehicle.

Cpl. Stanley Carroll, bow gunner (and assistant driver) sat behind a 30 caliber machine gun, in "Vat 69". He lost his seat when the mine exploded. The escape hatch and seat simply dropped out from under him. "It's like somebody gave me a good wallop" Stanley Carroll recalled. A buddy, Cpl. Richard James of Baldwin Park cut in: "Aw, so what! You're always sitting down anyway."

A tank commander, Sfc. Richard J. Odd (of El Monte) brought his tank to the base of the Chinese held hill and with Pfc. Robert Blair (of Baldwin Park) rescued a group of infantrymen.

Pfc. John T. Dulyen of Port Hueneme (a Navy aid man in WWII) helped medics administer first aid, until all the wounded had been evacuated.

*Company commander Capt. Thomas B. Walson of Fort Knox, KY. (first reserve officer to join the 40th Division) was proud of his men (a tank platoon leader with the Fifth Armored Division in Europe during WWII). Walson said: "They did a fine job on their first mission. I'm glad they're my men!"

**When the hatch blew, the seat went flying, a hole torn in the suspension and Carroll shot up off his seat! It is here Stanley Carroll adds a little humor here: "My buddy Albert Natchy, owed me $5.00 bucks from and old bet. It was then Al looked around and said: "I guess I won't have to pay Carroll back the $5.00 now".

We have posted this site for our friend Stanley Carroll. He will get any notices sent to this e-mail: slmaps@yahoo.cpm

Keywords: 40th DIV 223rd Tank name "Vat 69" 1952

40TH INF. NAT'L GAURD 223RD VAT69

Comments: My friend Stanley Carroll remembers his buddies and has an old news paper clipping dated: March 30, 1952

"Crew Brave Red Gunfire to rescue wounded GI's!"

With 40th Infantry, Korea. Delayed by "Mail (Special)". Eight tanks rolled though a valley of frozen rice paddies, inched out from behind a hill, and rumbled into "no man's land" to attack Communist positions.

After 16 months of training, the 223rd Infantry Regiment's Tank Company, El Monte Unit of Southern California's 40th National Guard, was entering it's "baptism of fire".

With a platoon of doughboys the El Monte Unit supplied the fire power of a tank-infantry combat patrol team. All the principals of team work learned in training (at Camp Cook, California and Honshu Island, Japan) were employed as the infantry probed enemy lines under supporting fire from the tanks big guns.

After two enemy bunkers had been destroyed and an estimated 25 Chinese killed, the patrol was ordered to withdraw. Tank crews braved the intense enemy mortar and small arms fire to carry 12 wounded infantrymen back to friendly lines.

The only damage done to the tanks was a broken track suffered by "Vat 69", commanded by 1st Lt. Allison E. Bryan of the Chatsworth. Although immobilized by a land mine explosion, "Vat 69" maintained fire support. When the infantrymen had been evacuated, three tanks returned to retrieve the damaged vehicle.

Capt.. Richard James of Baldwin Park, bow gunner on "Vat 69", lost his seat when the mine exploded. The escape hatch and seat simply dropped out from under him.

"It's like somebody gave me a good wallop" Stan Carroll recalled. A buddy, Cpl. Richard James of Baldwin Park cut in: "Aw, so what! You're always sitting down anyway."

A tank commander, Sfc. Richard J. Odd (of El Monte) brought his tank to the base of the Chinese held hill and with Pfc. Robert Blair (of Baldwin Park) rescued a group of infantrymen.

Pfc. John T. Dulyen of Port Hueneme (a Navy aid man in WWII) helped medics administer first aid, until all the wounded had been evacuated. Company commander Capt. Thomas B. Walson of Fort Knox, KY. (first reserve officer to join the 40th Division) was proud of his men (a tank platoon leader with the Fifth Armored Division in Europe during WWII). Walson said: "They did a fine job on their first mission. I'm glad they're my men!"

The friend is Stanley Carroll and he lives here in Rockaway Beach, OR. He does not have a computer, but I can give him any messages or he can call or write.

Keywords: Stanley Carroll of the 40th INF. 223rd VAT69

Pvt Stowell (Skip) Eustis

Comments: Regarding prior search for anyone remembering my Uncle Private Stowell Eustis kia 6-25-53 I recently received some of the text from letters he sent home-- He speaks of 2 buddies- Pat and Bill-- (no last names) and left Camp Sasebo Japan for Korea on May 30th 53 223rd 40th Co.F Anyone?

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Pvt Stowell (Skip) Eustis

Comments: Regarding prior search for anyone remembering my Uncle Private Stowell Eustis kia 6-25-53 I recently received some of the text from letters he sent home-- He speaks of 2 buddies- Pat and Bill-- (no last names) and left Camp Sasebo Japan for Korea on May 30th 53 223rd 40th Co.F Anyone?

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Pvt Stowell (Skip) Eustis KIA 6/25/53

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may remember serving with my Uncle Pvt Stowell (Skip) Eustis he was in the 40th 223rd Co. F and kia 6-25-53 in the vicinity of the Punch Bowl

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Pvt Stowell (Skip) Eustis

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may remember serving with my Uncle Pvt Stowell (Skip) Eustis he was in the 40th 223rd Co. F and kia 6-25-53 in the vicinity of the Punch Bowl

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Pvt Stowell (Skip) Eustis

Comments: Pvt Stowell (Skip) Eustis was in Company F

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Pvt. Stowell Eustis

Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers my uncle Pvt. Stowell Eustis kia 6-25-53

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Pvt. Stowell Eustis

Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers my uncle Pvt. Stowell Eustis kia 6-25-53

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Former member of Co E, 223rd Inf Regt.

Comments: My brother, former SSGT Fred E. Pruitt Jr., was a member of Co E, 223rd Infantry Regiment during 1953. He remembers Hector Polland and "Slim" McGhechan(sp). If anyone remembers Fred from 1953, please contact me at donpru@adelphia.net .. I am a retired US Army soldier who spent 2 tours in Korea in 1958-60 and 1965-66, in addition to one tour in Vietnam in 1967-68 and a total of 14 years in Germany. I retired in 1980. God bless America. Don Pruitt.

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223rd Inf Regt 40th Div A Co

Comments: Does anyone know my Dad, Narciso Ulibarri? He spent 51 and 52 in Korea. He's still around and tells the "G-rated" version of the stories about his time in Korea.

Keywords: 223 Inf Regt 40th Div A Co

K Co Supply Cease Fire

Comments: I WAS IN SUPPLY WITH K CO. ON HEARTBREAK WHEN THE CEASE FIRE ENDED THE FIGHTING JULY 27,1953. ROTATED HOME IN AUGUST.

Keywords: BILL, PUNCHBOWL, HEARTBREAK, KUMWAHA, SEPT.52 TO AUG. 53.

spring of 1952-Jan 1 1953

Comments: Was in Korea from spring of 1952-Jan 1 1953 I was first in Kumwah Then went to punch bowl

I have forgotten about all the names of the ones that I served with.

Leroy Watson (Killer)-May- Lt.Buck-Hanson.

Keywords: Leroy Watson (Killer)-May- Lt.Buck-Hanson

Comments: ANY BODY REMBER MY FATHER SGT JUAN MARTINEZ 223RD D CO 2ND HE IS WELL AND RETIRED AND TELLING STORIES :SAYS IT WAS SO COLD BITTER COLD : DOSE ANY BODY REMBER .

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PROUD SON OF G CO SGT

Comments: TO ANY BODY 223 RD INF D CO 2 ND DIV WRITING FOR SGT JUAN MARTINEZ MY FATHER RETIRED AND WELL WOULD LIKE REPLY FROM BUDDY'S CONTACT AT TIMOTMARTIN@AOL.COM 09/12/ 03

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K Co

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Galen D. Smith Whereabouts

Comments: Does anyone know the whereabouts of Galen D. Smith, Hvy MtrC. from Topeka Kansas. He reupped in the regular Army. Wetn back to Japan and last I heard he was sent back tp Koje Do to guard the North Korean and Chinese POWS who riotted.

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like ti hear from buddies in hvy mortar, 223 rgt

Comments: kimsonf and kumhwa valley jan 1952 to sept 1952

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I Co 1952

Comments: arrived Korea july 1952 -Pusan. assigned 223 regiment. Went on line october 1952 in Punchbowl. Served with Dave Readle in 4th platoon my Indiana buddy. Rotated home in July 1953. Would like to hear from anyone from I company during that time.

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Dwaine Hall KIA 11/52

Comments: I would like to get in contact with anyone who served with my Uncle in Korea. He was with the 223 INF RGT 40 INF DIV. He was killed in action on November 06, 1952. I would also like to locate the soldier who accompanied his body home to Eastern Kentucky.

Also, I would like to say Thank You for all that you all did and sacrificed for me. Thank You!!

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Anyone know my Dad?

Comments: Looking for anyone that might have known my dad or might know what he did while in Korea. His name was Marion LaVerne "Vern" Thornton. He passed away in 82 while I was serving in the AF and I never got to get all the good stories that he could of told me. I am hoping there are some of his buddies still around. Thanks Ed Thornton

Keywords: 223rd medium tank company 40th division

Co. I, 223rd Served Jan 52 to Oct 52

Comments: I was a rear detachment "filler" from a group guys mainly from Louisiana and Texas.

If we haven't been in contact lately, I would like to hear from you.

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223rd Inf, 40th Div, E Co.

Comments: I am lokking for anyone who may know my grandfather, Thomas J Woodring, from NC. I know he was in Korea during the winter and spring of 1952 with E company of the 223rd, and was wounded on 6/14/52. He was later sent to Far East Command. He often speaks of his return home in December of '53. A group of troops flew into Washington state, and from there was divided into two planes. Somewhere over the Rocky Mountains they ran into a storm, and the plane he was on was the only one to make it through. He saying the pilot rejected all orders to stay on course, and flew over the storm. He would like to get in touch with this brave man, and thank him for the life he allowed him to live. If you have any information, please contact me.

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H Co 1949-50

Comments: Looking for anyone that was in Co.H, 223rd Inf. Reg, 40th Div during that time, Camp Cook, Japan and Korea

Keywords: In Korea from End of Dec. to June, 1950

Looking for

Comments: I was in Korea from January 1952 to November 1952. I served with some outstanding bunch of good men. I am looking for: Dan Kolke, Ron Krieger, Richard Walsh, Mark Potter, Joe Rawlins, Joe Manchunis, Charles Ferk and Bruce Carson. E-mail me if you have info on these men.

Keywords: I was called Al by my platoon members. I was in the 223rd Inf Reg, Item Company, 3rd platoon, 4th squad.

Seeking Charlie Co. 223rd. late april-end of hostilities 1953

Comments: was asigned to the 223rd. as a replacement medic in late April..early May, 1953..Would love to find a unit patch for my scrapbook..any ideas~? Can't honestly say I remember any one individual...was transfered back and forth to whichever squad was doing recon at the moment.

Keywords: "Hentrack" Rank: Corporal

Trained: Ft. Ord, California-Ft. Sam Houston, Texas...

Assigned as replacement medic 5/1/53 until armistice signed 7/27/53.

Re-assigned to Valley Forge Army Hospital 8/1/53- 3/1/56.

H Co 223 Inf Reg 40th Div

Comments: Trying to reach anyone who might remember me. I was in H Co from Nov. 1950 to Oct 1952, Camp Cooke, Japan and Korea.

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CO.G 223RD INF. REG./ 40TH INFANTRY DIV.

Comments: Anyone with information on any one in 2nd Platoon/2nd squad would be appreciated. Time in 01/03/52--11/23/52. You can email pictures and messages and I will relay this to my neighbor Robert(Bob)Noyes who servwd at this time. He would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone he served with. God Bless All those who served.

Keywords: Kumwha, Kumsong, Chorwon,- Also would like info. on two gentlemen/ a Jerry Slate, & Theodore Bacon.

Co. C - 4th Platoon

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LOOKING FOR 'RUDY POLIN'

Comments: I am looking for Rudy Polin from Los Angeles. Rudy served with F Co, 223rd Inf Reg, 40th Inf. Div.

Thanks,

Bob Ferguson 760 720 2214

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Punchbowl,Hearthbreak Ridge 1953

Comments: Front Lines MLR Punchbowl. www.bob-west.com/HAAS-BOB.html

Keywords: Hill 930 Punchbowl Fox Co.223Inf Regt.40 Div.50 Cal. Machine gun bunker.Sgt.Garcia Sgt.Lou bravo Lt Alexander.May I 1953 Patrol No Name,Million Dollar hill

Looking For Carmine Izzi

Comments: Looking For Carmine Izzi served with A co. 51-52

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Anyone Remember This?

Comments: Hello, Ed:

I was looking at your question, "Anyone remember this?" in the 223rd Inf. Reg. unit section of the Korean War Project site. Well, I certainly remember the event. I was Company Commander of Tank Company the night we replaced the 5th RCT Tank Company with our tanks in the Punch Bowl and on Heartbreak Ridge. I don't specifically remember the loudspeaker welcoming the 40th, but I do remember them erecting a painted sign which said, "Welcome to the 40th Division". We underwent a terrific mortar barrage as the tanks were walked into place, and later that night, there were several limited objective attacks on the lines near where our tanks took up their positions.

In 1998, I wrote a book entitled Reminiscence of a Forgotten War, and a chapter in the book deals with that episode. As a result of the book, I was contacted by numerous veterans of the 40th Division who had read the book. Some inquired if a 40th Infantry Division tour to Korea was in the works. Subsequently, I contacted Roy Montgomery of California Pacific Tours, a veteran Korean War Association tour operator. Roy has put together an interesting trip, which is fully detailed in the brochure which I'm sending under separate cover.

Another result of my first book was a follow-up book which I have just written, entitled Delayed Letters From Korea. This book is made up of the individual stories of 35 Korean War veterans, whose stories are now told. It is available through 1st Books at www.1stbooks.com/bookview/10836 or by calling 1-800-839-8640. The book has just been published. I'm anxious to hear what the reaction is.

Frank Pruitt

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H CO 1951 UNIT ROSTER WANTED

Comments: Thanks to all for your service! God Bless and God speed more information on the POW/MIA issue. You are not forgotten!

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Ctr.Fire Platoon, HQ/HQ 223rd

Comments: Hello, I am looking for any information that anyone may have on my father. Field Sgt.James A. Smith, of Springlake NJ. He was platoon Sgt. for the Counter Fire platoon in HQ/HQ 223rd. I have many pictures, but the names are tough too come by. I was told that he was awarded the Silver Star (among others) but it was stolen from him on his way back (to either Japan, or to the States). Would like to know if any of you brave men served with him. Just wanted to say Thank you and may God Bless all you brave men and women. Thank you, Casey Smith

Keywords: Gibralter Red, Rock of Gibralter. Hill 1243, Counter Fire Platoon, Heartbreak Ridge, Sandbag Castle

Comments: God Bless all veterans of all our wars! My dad served in Korea and was I was given his most precious war album as a gift. It is truly an honor. I have so many photos of young soldiers, could be your family member or dear friend? I feel I must share with those loved ones who are interested. Also need a roster of Co. H. if possible? Very truly yours, Irene M. Godinez

Keywords: Trench hill?Fire hill? Hill 364? No mans land?

Co. H, 223rd Inf.

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