CO I 223 INF. REGT. APO6 (GERALD JOHNSON, NC)

Comments: LOOKING ANYONE WHO SERVED IN THE US ARMY WITH MY DAD, GERALD JOHNSON FROM LILLINGTON, NC 1951-1953. HE WAS A RADIO MAN ON THE FRONT LINE IN KOREA. HE EARNED THE KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL W/2 BRONZE STARS, UNITED NATIONS SERVICE MEDAL AND OCCUPATION MEDAL (JAPAN), CIB.

Keywords: HEART BREAK HILL CIB PUNCH BOWL 32ND PARALLEL LINE

LOOKING FOR PICTURES & FRIENDS

Comments:

Keywords: Hi my name is Karen. I am looking for anyone who knew my father Arthur L. Smith (Art, Artie, Smitty, Smithe)or has any pics of him or of the war. He served from Oct.1950 to Oct1952. He was in the 223rd Service Company and drove a truck. Some of the guys were Harold Beitler, Wally Hassett, George Shomidie. Please contact me if you have any info on this. boyer43@att.net

Just Wanted To Meet You

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR SOME INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO MY UNCLE, IF YOU HAVE STORIES, PHOTOS PLEASE EMAIL ME

Thank You Maureen Flanagan

Keywords: This is for James Joseph Geraghty of Dorchester MA DIED July 17, 1953 Korea

I Wish I Had A Chance To Meet You

Comments: I really just would have loved to have met my only uncle on my moms side of the family. Heard wonderful stories about you, You were too young to leave us. You stood up for what you believed in, but you ended up taking a fall for what you believed in I am guessing you wouldn't have changed a thing! Love Maureen

We Miss You!!

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Friends of SFC Bob Grubel

Comments: SFC Bob Grubel (my father) Served with the 40th division 223rd regiment Fox company 51-53. He had a buddy by the name Uno Rentmeister. My family is trying to collect stories, pictures (especially of hill 930), and old friends to get in touch with. My father currently lives in Florida.

Keywords: hill 930, heartbreak ridge, punchbowl, 40th division, 223rd regiment, f company.

Friends of Don Wells, SFC

Comments: Anyone having information on SFC Don Wells please contact me - SFC Wells passed away on 26 Dec 08 and the family would very much like to hear from anyone who served with this great man.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, HQ 2 223rd Infantry

MSgt. Ralph Dickey Company G

Comments: My father, Ralph R. Dickey, was in the army from November of 1950 to October of 1952 and was a Master Sergeant by the end of his enlistment. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him, regardless of unit, so that I can put together a booklet for my family and the local historical society. Names of people he knew include: Leo Whitewolf, Don Gardner, Dwight Duba, Tom Mankey, Joe Borges, George "Tomahawk" Tomich, Juan Martinez, Tim Golembeski, Eugene Brown, Carl Weist, Billy Kovach, Leo Keglovic, "Cowboy" Amonson, Tommy Clarke, Echo Villa, Lou Cobet, Kenneth Watah, Jim Higgins, George Hartman, Forest Sarff, (Eugene?)Post, Howard Gutzman. If anyone can help me, I'd appreciate it.

Keywords: Camp Cooke, Camp Younghans, Camp Shimmelpfennig, Kumsong, Kumwha, 4th platoon, weapons platoon

LOOKING FOR SERVICE CO. 223RD/40TH REGIMENT BUDDIES

Comments: HI MY NAME IS KAREN TANNER. I AM DOING THIS FOR MY FATHER ARTHUR L. SMITH. DAD SERVED IN THE KOREA WAR FROM OCT. 1950 - OCT. 1952. HE WAS IN THE SERVICE COMPANY AND DROVE A TRUCK. HIS BUDDIES HAD A NICKNAME FOR HIM AS ARTY, SMITTY. HE LANDED IN INCHON KOREA IN JAN. 1952 WHEN IT WAS -25 BELOW FREEZING OUTSIDE. I AM LOOKING FOR SOME OF HIS BUDDIES THAT HE SERVERED WITH/ANDOR ANYONE THAT KNOWS ANY INFO. ON THEM. SOME OF THEIR NAMES ARE:

CLAYTON FLANDERS FROM IA SKIP MILLER CHARLES H. HOLLAND HENRY K KACPRZYCKI RAMAND C MORALEZ FRANCIS O'REILLY ALTON E SANTLEBEN FRANCIS E SCHULTE THOMAS R PIOTROWSKI LESLIE N BLAND (THEY CALLED HIM DON) BEN MCCOY

PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANY OF THESE MEN/OR ARE ANY OF THESE MEN PLEASE CONTACT ME. MY FATHER'S NAME AGAIN IS ARTHUR L. SMITH AND HE WAS A TRUCK DRIVER IN 223RD/40REGIMENT SERVICE COMPANY. IF ANY FAMILY MEMBERS AS INFO ON THESE MEN PLEASE ALSO FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AS I MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH THE HISTORY, MEN AND ETC. OF THE KOREA WAR. THANKS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !!!

Keywords: 223RD/SERVICE COMPANY/40TH REGIMENT INCHON KOREA 1/1952 -25DEGREES BELOW ZERO PVT ARTHUR SMITH (SMITY) CAMP COOKE

223rd/40th Div. SERVICE COMPANY

Comments: Hi my name is Karen. I am doing this for my Dad. He served in Korea from October 1950-Oct.1952. He was in Inchon Korea. He was in the 40th Division/223rd Regiment Service Company. His name was Arthur (Art) Smith and one of his buddies was George (Bub) Shomodie. I would like to try and find a "Rouster" list of the men he served with if possible. Please contact me if you know my father or think you served with him or if you know where i can find the rouster list. thanks and God Bless.

Keywords: 40th Division/223rd Regiment-Service Company Entered in October 1950 thru October 1952. Inchon Korea

Anyone remember SFC Jerry Groom

Comments: My father was S.F.C. Jerry Groom. He was in the 40th infantry Division, 223rd regiment. I believe he also fought at 'Heartbreak Ridge' 'Sandbay Castle Hill,' and the 'Punchbowl.' in or around October 1952. He passed away in 1993, but I'm interested in hearring any stories about him or his company. He would not talk about the war, I hear he was in a very dangerous group with a high casualty rate, but know little else. If you knew him I would like to hear any memories you might be able to convey to me. This would mean a lot to me as I idolized my father. He was one hell of a man. They don't make them like that any more. Thank you for your time. Jerry Groom II

Keywords: Punchbowl, Sandbay Casle, Heartbreak Ridge

looking for K co. 1951- 1953

Comments: looking for 40th infantry 1st platoon 223 infantry regiment king compant im his son. looking for info.1951-1953

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Earnest Austin

Comments:

Keywords: C.BUSCH, O.FERREL, R.FREEMAN, E.FORD ,H.BAKER, BUFORD

Entry 53104

Comments:

Keywords: Anyone remember George A Reznak

Eight Bronze Stars

Comments: Looking for article published in Fireball Sept 13, 1953. Eight Bronze Stars awarded to members 223rd Infantry Regiment.

Keywords: Fireball, 223rd Infantry Regiment, G Company

Love Company 223rd 40th Div.

Comments:

Keywords: Fought in the Kumsung & Iron Triangle area 1951-52

223rd Infantry Regiment Reunion

Comments: The Original 223rd Infantry Regiment Association will hold it's 2007 reunion in Harrisburg, PA September 19th through the 22nd.

Contact J Alvarez at jalvarez0921@sbcglobal.net for details.

Keywords: 223rd Infantry Regiment

223rd Infantry Regiment 40th Div.Med.Co.

Comments: I would like to here from anyone from back there ok. I had Agood buddy (Clide Hall from Belmont Tex.Clide had A mind of his oun. Like to know if he is still around. Rember Clide ( I dont dare to say when we came back into the barrics. Its worth A try. Thank you All MRED northern Maine. Thanks Ed

Keywords: Brance Tryee no mike Hillbilly stillthink of you. Heartbreak, Comwaw Valley, Punch bowl. I was in the moter pool dut did get up the hill. ITS HARD 59 years is A long time. Brance was from Tenn. Being from Maine I seemed to get along with the Southeren guys?Thay were all nice guys

1st Bn C Company- Anyone out there?

Comments: I'd love to get in touch with Killer Cluitt - My daughter is writing a book and is pumping me for info. We found this site and wonder if anyone is out there that remembers.

Keywords: Punch Bowl, Bloody Ridge, Heartbreak Ridge, Shooting Gallery, 2nd Squad-Asst Platton Sgt

1st Bn C Company- Anyone out there?

Comments: I'd love to get in touch with Killer Cluitt - My daughter is writing a book and is pumping me for info. We found this site and wonder if anyone is out there that remembers.

Keywords: Punch Bowl, Bloody Ridge, Heartbreak Ridge, Shooting Gallery, 2nd Squad-Asst Platton Sgt

Any buddies of Earl Powell?

Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers serving with Earl Powell (Roscoe Earl Powell). He was in Company B, and fought in the Punch Bowl area in the fall of 1952 as a 1st private. Earl Powell was my father (he died of luekemia in 1970). I have been told he spent time in a tank, but not sure in what capacity. He was from Indiana, and was promoted to corporal in March 1953, discharged in 1960.

Keywords: Punch Bowl, Company B, Powell, Indiana

Dale K Baker-Iron Triangle 1062-553

Comments: Goodbye and farewell, I was a proud Korean veteran overtaken by Cancer. To all of you I say farwell and I am proud to have served with the likes of all of you.

- Editor's note: Dale was a great friend of the Korean War Project. He was avid about finding men who had served with him.

Ted and Hal Barker

Keywords: 1062 & 533 hill numbers Kumsong, Kumwha iron triangle 40th inf. div 223rd inf.reg

Dr Leslie Y. Low,1stBan,223rdInfRegt

Comments:

Keywords: Dr Leslie Y. Low (1st Lt Medical Corps served as the Bn Surgeon of the 1st Bn, 223rd Inf Regt, 40th Inf Div commencing Januaray 1952. I am looking for a contact address and telephone number.

223 regiment,40th division 3rd platoon of L company

Comments: We are looking for anyone name/address/ e-mail that might know our father, sergeant Raymond W. Gundlach he was a medic 1n 1952. please e-mail us at gund23@yahoo.com

Keywords: 223RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 3RD PLATOON OF L COMPANY, HILL 290 AND HILL 300, 1952

Any information on 223rd Reg. G Company

Comments: I am trying to help my father Edwin F. Crouch from Indianapolis Indiana find any information from his term of August 20, 1952 to August 20, 1953. He has been trying to receive a medal and due to a fire in Kansas City where his records were stored,we are unable to find information to help him to prove he was to recieve his Bronze Star. I would love to help my Dad recieve this medal he has talked so many years about. Please call, email or write us.

Thank you!

Keywords: Punchbowl,Heartbreak Hill, BloodyRidge, No Mans Land

Looking for members of 40th infantry division, 223rd regiment, 2nd battalion, G company

Comments: I am looking for names, and/or addresses, and/or phone numbers of anybody in my unit. If you know anyone from this unit and have information about them, please write or email me. Thank you, Frank Tatalo

Keywords: Kumsong, Kumwha, Iron Triangle, Robert Farrell, January 1952 to October 1952

Medical Company

Comments: Anyone knowing whereabouts of Jim Stechman, Steve Bankovich, Cap't. Eddie L. Clark, Peterson from N. Dak., Clemon T. Anderson?

Keywords: Korea May, '53 to May '54

GEORGE A REZNAK WIA PLATOON A WOUNDED NOV 2 1952

Comments: My uncle my father figure George A Reznak platoon A 223 REG. Wounded seriously on night patrol on NOV 2 1952 supposedly in Chorwon. Paralayzed until he succombed in 1969. If you knew him please reply. Thanks.

ALSO THANKS TO ALL KOREAN SURVIVING MEMBERS WHO ASSIST FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE REMEMBERANCE OF THEIR LOVED ONES. YOU GUYS SERVE SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR LIVES IN A RECONNECTION THAT WE ALL NEED. God Bless.

Keywords: Platoon A CHORWON VALLEY

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH HAROLD W PARKS

Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with my Father.

(ERC Inf Third Army Area) Svc Co 223rd Inf Regt Apo 6.

Keywords: (ERC Inf Third Army Area) Svc Co 223rd Inf Regt Apo 6. Cpl H. W. Parks

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH LAVERN ( RED ) ALDERSON

Comments:

Keywords: I am looking for anyone who might have known a PFC Alderson..first name Lavern ... nickname was RED...

Not real sure of the dates of service, but talks alot about Heart break ridge and the punch bowl....

Red is my Father-In Law, and is getting up there in years,and as Vet, I know how much a call from an ole buddy can do for a guy.......

If anybody out there can help me make this happen, PLEASE GET AHOLD OF ME!!!!!

Thanks

Tim

Robert F. Caty

Comments: My father Robert F. Caty died last month. He grew up in Boston.Only after his death did we know the details of his participation in Korea. When he was alive he only spoke of how cold it was. I would like to know if anyone can remember serving with him and would like to know if there is an accounting of the activities of his unit somewhere. He was like so many of our veterans - did his duty for his country and returned without the need for recognition or fanfare.

Keywords: 223 Infantry regiment, Kumhwa valley, Heavy mortar company

223RgtHeadquarters

Comments: My husband joined the 223rd in Korea and served as Exec Officer under then Colonel Louis Truman. I should like to hear from anyone who remembers serving with im. Shortly after his book "About Face" was published we met with Dave Hackworth and had an interesting visit. My husband and Dave had very different views of the regimental personnel. Martin remained on active duty, having been integrated into the Regular Army in 1957. He retired in 1968, enjoyed almost 30 years of retirement when he died in June 1997.

Keywords: Major Martin Rosoff

CO. C 2ND BN LT JERROLD SCRIBNER, KIA

Comments: I am nephew of LT Scribner. His MOS was 02622, his serial number was 0063579. He was KIA 15 June 1952.

As only survivor of LT Scribner, I would appreciate any information at all on his death.

Thanks to Bill Currier for his input. "I knew LT Scribner. He was with us for a very short time as platoon leader of 1st Platoon, Co. C 1st Bn 223rd Inf. Reg. I was with him when he was killed in a fire fight on a night recon patrol on the centrol front in the 9th Cor. Sector. He was a brave man."

Keywords: Kumwha

Editor Note: Todd if you read this, we need your contact information. Ken Suhler wants to contact you. Ken Suhler ken9171@satx.rr.com

I just got some more information about 2LT Scribner's death, and I want to send it to his family. Todd Scribner, Submission 1118, submitted the request and gave his email address.

K CO. 3RD SQUAD LEADER

Comments: Interested in anyone who relates to that area.

Keywords: Joe Chink Hill 300 - Kumsong Valley 2nd Cav. Cpl Mervin Stone SFC Anderzac Cpl.Victor Ronzoni SFC Robert Miller

K CO. 3RD SQUAD LEADER

Comments: Interested in anyone who relates to that area.

Keywords: Joe Chink Hill 300 - Kumsong Valley 2nd Cav. Cpl Mervin Stone SFC Anderzac Cpl.Victor Ronzoni SFC Robert Miller

camp cooke

Comments:

Keywords: I'm looking for anyone that has photos of camp cooke would like to see if anyone has photos of the front gate and any other photos.

Manny

40th div. 223rd reg. 2nd bat. G co. 4th platoon

Comments: time is slipping away some of the guys on the above list are already gone. do you have a name to add to the list, someone you want to talk to?

Keywords: know these guys? Cobet,Dickey,Perry,Spielberg,Amonson,Martinez, Whitewolf,Duba,Sarff,Weist,Golembeski,Gonzales, Groff,Noyes,Kovach,Borges,Mankey,Villa,Gardner, Rich,Tomich.sorry for the spelling of the names and the fact that the list is not complete but a lot of time has passed. some guys are already in contact with each other. want to catch up email me.

M COMPANY

Comments: Looking for any of the following serving M. Co April 1953 to April 1954. Please contact me. Kenneth Kahle. CHARLES LOGUE, CAPTAIN, COMPANY COMMANDER CHARLES F. HILL, "PEWEE" , SGT. MILLER, ANDREW T. LEE, PVT. WALKER, CHARLES JOHN, RON TROUT, JOE BIRO, KENNETH KITTING , DOUGLAS BUCHS, DONALD T. LAKE, JOE BOTACH, DALE AUSTIN, BILLY FRANCE, RAYMOND THOMAS, JACK LINDSEY, WINKLER, STOLTZ, WEBB, GEORGE LAGAS, SFC HILL, KENNY GRYCHO, and NAM KWANG WOO (KATUSA), MIN JEA BEA (KATUSA), KIM YOUNG CHUR (KATUSA), MING HO NAN (KATUSA).------- Also looking for LT.Louis C. Caughey, Platoon Leader, Item Co. 223 Inf Regiment Kenneth Kahle Foreward Obsorver from Mike Co. was attached June 1953 to furnish mortar support for various patrols if requested

Keywords: Punchbowl-Korea 1953- 1954

Friends of Blaine H Johnson

Comments: I would appreciate hearing from anyone who served with my brother, Blaine H Johnson in England, France, Germany 1941-1945 or Korea 1950-51-52 or knew him at Camp Cooke,California. He never talked about his service and married after he was out. His daughters never knew about his service at all. I imagine he would have been quite a bit older than those he served with in the Korean area. Thank you for any information you may have. Thelma La Pontic

Keywords: WWII and Korea 35th and 40th Inf Div, 223rd Reg 127th FA Bn, B Ftry., Hvy Mort. Co

Reunion

Comments: Many of the 223rd Regt veterans are not aware that the Original 223rd Infantry Regiment Association hosts a reunion every year. Our Association hosts reunions in different parts of the country to afford our members the opportunity to see this great country of ours. If you want to HOOK UP with old friends and meet new ones then I suggest that you attend one soon. Check the Reunion notices posted on this website and see where we be this year.

Keywords: 223rd Members

ANY ONE WHO KNEW PAUL W KIRSCHMAN KIA 4/13/52

Comments: he was one in a millon

Keywords: m co. 223 inf reg 40 th div

NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS & PHONE

Comments: Just wanted to update my E-mail address and new phone number. All other info remains the same.

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223RD TANK COMPANY

Comments: I GUESS WE MANAGED TO KEEP THE CHINESE AWAKE THAT NIGHT REPLACING THE TRACK. WE HAD A CRAPPER (TOILET) HOWEVER OUR NEW INF LT DECIDED IT WAS UNSANITARY AND KICKED IT DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. THE NEXT MORNING HE CAME UP TO MY TANK AND ASK WHERE WE HAD BUILT THE NEW CRAPPER. MY RESPONSE WAS AT THE BOTTOM OF MOUNTAIN AND YOU CAN RUN OR WALK DOWN THERE DEPENDING ON HOW BAD YOU HAVE TO GO.THEN M/SGT PLT SGT 223 TANK COMPANY WENT TO OCS INF FT. BENNING, GA MAY 1957 GRADUATED: DEC.57

Keywords: PUNCHBOWL,HEARTBREAK RIDGE WAS PLT SGT OF 3RD PLT LAST TWO TANKS ON THE HILL.WOUNDED WHILE IN THAT LOCATION. RELIEVED 5TH RCT IN DOING SO THROWED A TRACK ON TIGHT TURN INTO POSITION.

223rd, Love Company

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my father Joseph "Joe" Miara (pernounced Myra). Was on Bloody Ridge and the Punch Bowl. Anyone remember him or know a good web site that tells the history of the 223rd in Korea.

Keywords: Served from 52-53 with L-Company. Was in country 11 months when the truce was signed

The missing finger

Comments: I joined the 223d Heavy Tank Company in August 1949 (at the ripe old age of 15). I lived in Baldwin Park and had to either hitch-hike or walk down the railroad tracks every Monday night to El Monte to get to the Armory for the weekly unit get-togethers. My Mother allowed me to go to Camp Cooke in September, 1950, when the 40th was added to the Federal military, but later decided that I was too young to go to Korea so she wrote to the C.O. and told him that he should send me home, which he did, in January, 1951, so I missed the trip to Sendai and Korea.

I seem to recall an incident when we were at Camp Cooke (now Vandenberg AFB).

A crew from our unit checked out a tank on a Saturday or Sunday (which we could do as long as we had a full crew). This crew went out into the boonies and evidently were stopped by some police who were looking for two escapees from the Federal Pen there at Lompoc. Our illustrious crew decided to help the police find these miscreants. Don't recall who, but one of the crew was in the "bogie" seat (right seat, down front) standing up on the seat, his left hand on the gun tube and his right hand on top of the open hatch, and the story has it that they hit a small sapling, which bent over and then snapped back, hitting the guy's hand in such a way as to either totally, or partially, cut off one of his fingers. It was rumored that they stopped their hunt for the criminals. Just learned about the reunions being held and plan on coming to the one in 2005. I really don't recall any names other than the First Sergeant (Galceran) and the C.O. (Thompkins).

I enlisted in the Air Force in Jan , 1952 and ended up as a "lifer" retiring in 1973, with 22+ years of combined service.

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Rosendo J. Leija Info Please 223rd K Company

Comments: Hello,

I just found in a 2nd hand store a large metal plaque of a soldier who served in the 40th Inf Div, 3rd BN, 223rd Regt K Company.

The soldiers name is Cpl. Rosendo J. Leija who was from So. Calif. I'm happy to send a picture of the plaque so you can see what it looks like.

Thanks for your help and please email me at Spacecrazy@verizon.net

Ray

Keywords: 40th Infantry Division 3rd battallion 223rd regiment K company Korea war

i rember frozen chozen ,punch bowl ,sandbag castel

Comments: being out of there some 52 years i cant rember very many names,msg kanecki,sgt rosen,maj collins,i also had another tour in korea in 1960.and if you havent ben back since the war, you would never belive it was the same place. TO ALL THAT SERVED IN KOREA,AND THE ONES THAT DID NOT MAKE IT OUT. I SOLUTE YOU......GOD KEEP AND BLESS YOU. JACK P MASSEY ISG (ret)

Keywords: from the beach at inchon, to MLR punch bowl,heart break,sand bag castel.

3rd bat., 223rd

Comments: If any of you guys or family members want to share info. or want to talk, give me a "holler" Hope you Yankees understand that. I have been trying to locate one guy in particular. His name is Nick Hartis. He was a Greek immigrant and didn't have U.S. citizenship when drafted. Said his Uncle owned Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Contracted Hemo raggic fever(sp) and left our unit in Spring of '52. Give me an email and we'll talk about old times

Keywords: 3rd. bat. Camp Cooke, Ojojihari, Japan, hills of Korea Jan. 52 to Oct. 52

ANYONE OUT THERE WHO TRAINED AT INDIANTOWN GAP, PA FEB 53 WITH PVT. STOWELL EUSTIS

Comments: I recently received my Uncle's yearbook -The Red Devil from Indiantown Gap Military Reservation in Pa. He was there around Jan/Feb 53' through April I think.... His letters home talk about a Bill and a Pat ? I would love to find anyone who remembers him during boot camp.. he was kia 6-25-53 He was from Maine and in the yearbook is pictured with Co. H 2nd batt. 2nd Inf. His book contains many signatures and well wishes.. thank you.

Keywords:

K Co 223 inf 40th div

Comments: Remember only a very few names but would like to find someone who remembers me

Keywords: Heartbreak ridge

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

Keywords:

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

Comments:

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lookin for

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

Keywords: punch bowl

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.

Keywords:

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

Keywords: Gaspar;

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!

Keywords: H company-223rd unit-1951- ? Please provide a roster.

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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PLEASE HELP!!

Comments: Was in the 3rd Platoon, A Troop, 1/18 CAV in Pomona from 1983-1985. Am looking for information that I can use to trace the lineage of the Troop back through the Korean War years (I know the Troop is a descendant of the 185 IR & then the 139 Tnk Bn. before the CAV). If anyone could provide the assistance, I would appreciate it.

Would also like to know if the 3rd Platoon was "officially" authorized the PUC for action in the Philipines in WWII; was told we were, but have not been able to find anything official.

Thanks for the assistance with this, but more importantly: THANKS FOR WHAT YOU GUYS DID IN KOREA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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223rd Heavy Mortar

Comments: looking for anyone who served with my dad, Harold Hensley, corporal, 223rd Heavy Mortar, 40th-1950-1951; he had a buddy Tom Shosi. Also, Lloyd "Lutz" Fischer in unknown rifle co. of the 40th same time; anyone know him.

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Anyone remember this?

Comments: 40th division, 223rd Infantry regiment. Anyone out there remember this? In the dead of night our Tank Company replaced another TankCompany on line. We rumbled up a mountain road being as quiet as a tank could be, which wasn't very quiet. When we were in position, and things quieted down, then, all of a sudden, we were treated to a loud speaker coming from the enemy side, booming with words in English, that went something like this, "Welcome 40th Division, glad you are here! We wonder how your wives and girlfriends are doing back home? Don't you wish you were back home too?" Ed Tessmer zartess@aol.com

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I company

Comments: My dad is looking for his army buddies who served with him. We know it was 223rd battalion I company. Please e-mail me if you remember him. Thnaks!

Keywords: I company, 233rd regiment. Larry Rittolla

CO. D, 223 INF REGT, 40TH DIV

Comments: My uncle, Rodney A. Joslyn, passed away a year ago. He left me with many photos of his time in Korea. Am just wondering if anybody out there remembers him and would like to share some info with me that I can pass on to my family about his time in the service. Thank you.

Keywords: Unruh - his loader, Brandon, Camp Cooke, Meigs, Schad, Kelly, Scott, Mareno, Wailbrock, Magoffin, Schimmelpfennig

K-Company,I-Company

Comments: Interested in contacts from anyone that was stationed in K-Company or I-Company. I was in Korea May 1952 to June 1953. Please call or write me a letter, would enjoy to share any stories. Look forward to hearing from you!

Keywords: nickname- BigTime

I & R PLATOON HQ HQ CO.

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY ONE OF THE I & R PLATOON HQ HQ CO. 224 REGT 40 DIV. KNEW OR HAS ANY INFO ON CALLOWAY OR GALLOWAY DIDNT REMEMBER WHO HE SPELLED HIS LAST NAME.HE WAS KIA I BELEIVED ON A LAND MINE.IT WAS SOME TIME IN 1953 THANK YOU WALTER PS PLEASE E MAIL ME

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Heavy Mortor Co 40 th Div 223 rd Regt

Comments: I have had all the letters that I received from Jim from Sept.'52-Nov.26,'52 Foolishly I stopped writing because of another person-I now, finally, after 50 years got to see him again in Aug.'02 And got to say how very sorry I was for not being a better "friend"! I went to the Wi. Korean War Memorial in Aug'02 to pay my respects to all of you! I was with a few more of our good guys right before they shipped over seas---was not fun for those of us left back home. It most likely changed our lives, too! Reading through his letters, I know all of the places I have been seeing on these web sites---He (Jim) does not have a computer and has lost his wife of 46+ years and night now does not want to be reminded of bad things. Thank you for having such sites as I've seen---hopefully, someday, I can show them to him. I'm in Traverse City Mi---he is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I feel that he is farther away than when he was in Korea! If any of his buddies from those days sees this-- e-mail and I will give you his address. An Old "Girlfriend" Sue Hall suzyh432@Yahoo.com

Keywords: My friend: James R Goessel Heavy Mortor 40th Div 223 rd Infantry Regt Was in Korea-Sept. 1952--?Aug. 1953

WALTER BURKART I&R officer

Comments: I SERVED WITH LT DONALD HUBSCHMAN IN JAPAN AFTER HE LEFT KOREA G CO 40 DIV.223INF REGT.I DROVE A DUCE IN A HALF FOR HIM HE WAS OUR I&R OFFICER.HE CAME TO THE HQ & HQ CO 7 CAV REGT 1ST CAV.DIV. I BELEIVE IN 54 OR 55. WE NICK NAMED HIM ACE.YOU GUYS HAD A GREAT ENLISTED MAN AND AND OFFICER. US GUYS IN HIS PLATOON NEVER NEW ABOUT HIS COMBAT RECORD.I FOUND OUT AFTER SEARCHING FOR HIM FOR 46 YEARS. I CALLED HIS HOME IN NJ AND HIS DAUGHTER TOLD ME HE PAST AWAY TWO YEARS A GO.I LKE TO LET YOU GUYS KNOW THAT ACE WAS A GREAT CREDIT TO OUR CO. REGT AND DIV. GARRY OWEN WALTER BURKART

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Comments: I am looking for anyone who new my uncle, George A. Reznak, 223rd Inf, 40th Div who was seriously wounded while on patrol. As a result he was left paralyzed for life until his death 1969. My uncle and I were very close and would like to pass any information on to my children if possible.

Keywords: seriously injured 19521102, 223rd Inf, 40 Div

GEORGE A REZNAK WIA

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served and knew my uncle, George A Reznak, from Johnstown, PA, unit 223 Inf reg, 40th Div, seriously wounded 19521102 by missile while on patrol. My uncle was paralyzed as result for life and died in April of 1969. My uncle and I were very close and would like to pass this on to my children.

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Looking For information

Comments: Hello...I'm sorry I don't have much information, but here goes.. My father Floyd Hill, was married to my mother(Jane Smith) at the time of my birth. I was born in Camp Chaffee Arkensaw. 1-29-1951. He was 24 at the time of my birth. He was born in Alabama. He remarried and I believe she was Koren(??) He retired from the Army and is in the Washington State area. Please help me find my father or my siblings. Thank you and God Bless. Sue muran@peoplepc.com

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Maurice J. Sexey

Comments: A friend of mine, Robert Twitchell drove for a Lt. Maurice J. Sexey and he would be happy to contact him just for old times sake. Lt. Sexey was originally from Oklahoma and served in the Korean war. Any info would be appreciated.....DBSims

Keywords: 223rd Inf Regt. 40th Div Service Co.

Howard Woods - Mortars - 1952-1953

Comments: sqd ldr 4th platoon 30mm mortors jan 1952 to feb 1953 approx

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Looking For Marvin Fields - Company L

Comments: Looking for a Marvin Fields Jr. who was servererly wounded. Had both legs blown off by incoming morter round. I believe he was from Califorina. Please contact me with any imformation

Keywords: Co L 223rd 40th Div On outpost Kumsung valley area eary 1952

Looking for Information

Comments: My first question is, was there a 23rd Regiment in the 40th Division, or is it only (along with the sister regiments) the 223rd?

My uncle once told me he was a member of 40th ID, in the 23rd Reg, 3rd Battalion, K and HQ companies. He was in Korea.

His name is David Snipes and he was a 2nd Lt. promoted to 1st Lt. on the ship home from Korea.

Does anyone out there know him? He will tell me nothing of his experiences. I truly wish to know more about what his units did during the war. I only found out the above units yesterday.

Many thanks, Mark

Keywords: Hill 1111, Heartbreak Ridge

Co L 223rd 40th

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with Co L at that time.

Keywords: Front lines-Iron Triangle, Kumwa, Kumsung Vally area Feb-June 1952. Reserve from July - Oct 1952.

Dog Co. Members - 223rd

Comments: Dog Co., 223rd Regt. lst Battalion holds a reunion every 2 years at different locations. Our next reunion will be May 17,18 & 19, 2004 in Reno, Nev. Hotel to be decided later. Anyone interested in attending, please contact me at information above. Thx.

Keywords: Members of Dog Co.

Address Change

Comments: Just to keep the not alive and to change my email address

Keywords: Kumsong...Kumwha

My Uncle

Comments: I am just trying to find anyone that served with my uncle. He was in the 223rd but I have no company. He was wounded around May of i believe 1952. His name was John P Downey SGT from Sommerville Mass. Thanks

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LOVE CO 223RD 3RD BAT

Comments: Just looking for anyone who serve with me at that time.

Keywords: Kumwa, Kumsung, Iron triangle area, from Dec, 1951 to July, 1952. In reserve from July, 52 to Oct, 52.

223rd. G co. 4th. Platoon

Comments: We are looking for any unit buddies who may have served in Korea 52-53, 40th. Inf.Div. 223rd. Regt.,G co.,2nd.__, 4th.Platoon, with my father Joe DePhillips, originally from New York. He mentioned "Grunts & Heavy Mortor". He recalls it being so very cold. He was at the 38th. Parallel, southside. *Basic Tr.: Indian Town, PA 1952 *Sent to Korea: Ft. Lewis, WA 1952 *Out of Korea: thru San Frans. 1953 *Traveled by train: Santa Barbara,CA; Phoenix; Ft. Drum, NY *Training: National Guard, Ft. Drum 1953 *Discharged: Ft. Devens, MA He is alive and well,lives in beautiful Santa Barbara,CA. He has photos and slides to share with any of you. God Bless ALL of YOU!!

Keywords: Grunt, Heavy Mortor, G co.2nd./4th.Pla. 1952-1953 Joe DePhillips

Punchbowl-Heartbreak Ridge

Comments: Like to contact anyone who served in Regimental Headquaters & Headquaters Company 223rd. Regiment During 1953 and 1954

Keywords: Punchbowl/Heartbreak

ITEM COMPANY 223RD INF REG

Comments: I am proud to have served with an outstanding group of men. The members of I company will always remember Ruben Castro(kia)especally those from San Antonio,TX. Ruben was my assistant gunner on a light 30cal machine gun.

Keywords: I was called AL by members of the 3rd platoon. We were in Kumwa Valley and the Iron Triangle. I left shortly after we moved up on heartbreak ridge.

I Co Jan 52 - Nov 52

Comments: I am proud to have served with an outstanding bunch of young men.

Keywords: I was called AL by members of the 3rd platoon. I was in Korea from January 1952 to November 1952.

Roster - Baker Co. 223 Regt

Comments: I am looking for a roster of men and officers of Baker company from Oct. 1952 to Feb. 1953 Lt. Page was the EX officer and anyone that would remember the names of the men in the 223 Regt. 1st Bn motor pool from Feb 1953 to Sept 1953. Lt. Francis Hand was the motor officer part of that time.

Keywords: Kapyong, Punchbowl, Kumwha and Heartbreak Ridge

A Co 12/50-4/05/52

Comments: I would like to reach out for ALL my friends that I serve with in Korea,December 1951 to April 5th,1952. You may reach me at this website at ANYTIME!!!! Lenny don't mind!!! "Slippy Ray"Brunelle

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friends of my father

Comments: My name is Jeffrey Spencer. My fatjer is John Spencer who served in Korea in the 223rd infanrty 40th division. He was in a tank company. I am hoping to have fellow veterans email me so I may pass the information along. John is well and living in Windber PA. He is active in the local VFW and often speaks of fellow soldiers who served with him. Antone wishing to send regards please do so nad I will see that he recieves them. Thank you

Keywords: Tank Company

HQ HQ CO

Comments: Would like to locate members of Hdq's & Hdq's Company. 223rd Reg. 40th Div.who were with that outfit when it was in The Punch Bowl, on Heartbreak Ridge and in Chorwan Valley.

Keywords: Punchbowl, Heartbreak Ridge, Chorwan Valley

HQ & HQ Co. 223rd Inf Regiment

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K Co

Comments: I am Bill Hahn's daughter and he is trying to make contact with some of the men he served with. He would also like to find out who will be attending the reunion in Las Vegas in 2002. Some of the men he would like to contact are; Harold Lupac, Leroy Pickering and Fred Hill. If you have any information about these men, or if you remember my Dad, please contact us. My Dad was shot on 1/30/52 near Kumsong. Thank you.

Keywords: 40th div, 223 reg, 3rd battalion, co K

223RD, INF. REG. ITEM COMPANY

Comments: I was in the 223rd.Inf.Reg. 3rd battalion,I company,3rd platoon, 4th squad.

Keywords: Kumwa Vally,Heartbreak Ridge

M Co 1/52-8/53

Comments: looking for eny one from 223 reg 40 dev co m from jan 52 to aug 53

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223RD REGT. - CO. 'D'

Comments: Am interested in contacting anyone that served in Dog Co. 223rd Regt. form 1950 to 1953. We trained at Camp Cooke, Ca. went to Japan in early 1951. Arrived in Korea Jan. 1952. Please contact me by E-mail, phone or mail. Thx. Keith Maggini

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223RD REGT. CO. 'D'

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Company L

Comments: 1951-52, Camp Cook, Troop Ship USS General Meigs, Camp Younghands Japan,Iron Triangle, Hospital Ship Haven

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CO ''D'

Comments: Anyone serving in Korea with Dog Co. of the 223rd Inf. Regt. between Jan. and Oct. 1952, please contact me. We hold Company Reunions every 2 years and have no addresses of G.I.'s from "D" Co. that may be interested in attending. We will be holding our 2002 Reunion in Las Vegas on June 3,4,& 5th,2002 at the Castaways Hotel/Casino. Anyone interested in attending please contact me by E-mail, phone or mail. Thx. Keith Maggini

Keywords: Company Members

3rd Battalion Company L

Comments: Camp Cook, CA. Iron Triangle

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40TH INF. 223RD CO I

Comments: I put a wreath and picture of Herbert Parker at the Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C. on May 2001. He was my squad leader and KIA.

Keywords: silky ;heartbreak,kumwha,snipers ridge

F Co 52- end war

Comments: my name is Harold Benson. I was in Fox Co.223rd regt. 40th div. ssgt. squad leader I wwould like to hear from anyone in my co or that remembers anyone from this co....thanks

Keywords: nickname"Ben" punchbowl area oct '52-aug '53. at heartbreak ridge untill cease fire (area) friends: fletcher whygles , ?matthews

Hq. Co. 2nd Bn I&R Plt

Comments: I & R Plt. - Hq. Co 2nd Bn 223 Inf. Regt.

How about hearing from "The Lord Gator"

Keywords: Punch Bowl - 52-53 etc.

Looking for a few good men

Comments: I was with Sgt Barnhill the day he was shot in the neck,he was from Arkansaw,shipped to japan.We were assigned as snipers with george com 223rd inf regt.There were four others assigned to the sqd.would like to locate.While with the 2nd plt.Sgt Donald Hubsman,from N.J.who recieved a battle field commission.would like to locate.

Keywords: Punch Bowl,Whales Tail.

Co-K 40thDiv 223 Regt.

Comments: We had a bad winter in the punch bowl ALL THE MEN WERE GOOD MEN I am proud to have been there and served with them JF

Keywords: Inje--punchbowl-Kapyong friend Vernon Ripley

Do you remember hearing the guns of the 143rd FA?

Comments: My Dad served with B Battery 143rd FA. I have a web site to honor the men of the 143rd at: http://143korea.tripod.com/index.html I would like to add some stories any of you might have of the 143rd guns supporting you. I would appreciate any short or long stories you may wish to contribute. Hopefully they were firing over your heads and not on them :)Thanks for any help you can give me. Semper Fi.

Keywords: Kumwah, Punchbowl, Heartbreak Ridge

Looking for Info

Comments: I am looking for some info on my great-uncle.He served in the Korean war and died from a non-hostile death.I am pretty sure he was throwing something and it exploded as he was throwing it and it killed him.He was a Corporal in the Army and with the 223rd Infantry Regiment.He was from Indianapolis Indiana.If you have any informantion please e-mail me.Thanks

Keywords: George W.Shaffer 223 Infantry Regiment

Robertson HQ Co B 223 INF

Comments: Perry Robertson, aka "Perk" deceased 29 Nov 00. His DD214 has HQ Co B 223 INF REGTAPO 46. From Lawrence Co, Indiana, he served from Aug. 51 to May 53. Records damaged in the St. Louis fire. Have few pictures from Korea, remember most the story of the guy on point who would pray them through the mines. Thanks.

Keywords: Robertson, HQ CO B 223 Inf Regt APO 46

HQ CO. 1ST BATTALION

Comments: arrived 1st Bn, 223rd Inf Regmt, late summer of 52, assigned to C Co, and later was send to Hq Co. worked out of Bn Hqs. Stayed with 1st Bn, and shipped home after the truce.

Keywords: Punchbowl - Heartbreak Ridge - Kumhwa Valley

Looking for anyone that was there

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: Billy Fraley 40th inf div. 223rd reg. hq co 3rd bn.

Looking For-223rd Inf

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who knew my wife's father SFC Voyne Crump. He was a tank mechanic serving in Korea 1952. He retired as MSG in1956 at Ft Knox. He was a native of KY and was a fiddle player by hobby. He passed away in Nov, 1991. His daughter Linda would appreciate hear- ing from anyone who knew him in Korea or else- where.

Keywords: 223RD iNF, 40 DIV

Searching For A Man KIA A Co 12/24/52

Comments: I am looking for a man's name. Some information about him is... He was with the 40th Infantry, Company A, 223rd Infantry Regiment. He was killed on Dec. 24, 1952 in Korea. I filled out his KIA form and I can't remember his name. I would appreciate if someone could get back to me with any information.

Keywords: Punch Bowl Area

Looking for....

Comments: I am looking for any information regarding 2nd Lt. Jefferson Davis of the 223 infantry regiment, 40th infantry division. He was from Mecklenburg, NC, and was killed in action on June 14, 1952. Please email me at mmcnasby@hotmail.com

Thank you!

Keywords: 2nd Lt. Jefferson Davis, 223 infantry regiment, 40th infantry division.

Need Pictures for Co I

Comments: I would also like to thank the guys at the KWP (Hal and Ted) for the great job they have done since 1995. I have made contact with some of my former Army buddies, with the help of the KWP, which would have been impossible without them. Keep up the good work guys and thankyou. Roger Pires

Keywords: Bob West set up a page for Co I of the 223rd Inf. Reg. I have put about 15 pictures on the Page and would like to get some more. If anyone out there has any of our Co. please notify me. It was nice of Bob to take the time putting the pictures on the internet and I sure apprecieate it. I hope I can get some more to add to the ones that are there now though. Thankyou.

Looking for E Co., 223rd Reg., 40th Div. buddies - 1950-1952

Comments: Sgt. Crosby, Rocky Rosati, Chuck Draeger, the Pressel brothers, Mike Rodello Lt. MacDonald, Lt. Wooseley

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roster H CO

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looking for capt david k lyons E Co

Comments: lost contact, looking for any information. Hope someone can help. thanks

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Looking for friends of my father William J. Keys 223 reg M co

Comments: dad has asked if anyone knows offa Mc. Clintock from Maine

Keywords: pork chop ridge. punch bowl[ dad was hit around it]

Looking for George Co. 223rd.Reg.

Comments: Looking for any men I knwew while overseas, in Japan and Korea, from April 1951 through April 1952. I would like to correspond with them and possibly trade some photos. Appreciate any help in locating friends or acquaintences at that time. I was also in the National Guard from 1948 until 1962, out of Van Nuys, California.

Keywords: Kumwa - Jan -March 1952

A Co

Comments: A COMPANY 223RD INF REGT, 40TH INF DIV

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Donald Patrick Bogaard - G Co., 223rd Inf. Reg., 40th Div.

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with my dad. He was from Rock Valley, IA, and trained as a Medic at Eta Jima from Aug 1, 1952 to Sept 8, 1952. He was in G Co, 223rd Inf Regt, 40th Div, APO 6. He passed away from cancer in 1988 and I would appreciate any information any of you may have. Thank you for your service to our country.

Keywords: Donald Bogaard, G Co, medic

G Co. 4th Platoon- 223 Inf. 40th

Comments: Hello, I'm writing for my father Donald Gardner who doesn't have a computer. He served from Nov. 1950 to Sep. 1952 in G Co, 2nd BN, 4th platoon of the 223 Inf. 40th Division. He would like to contact the following: Sgt. Davis, Sgt. Duba, Bill Kovach, Red Bishop, Cp Villa, Cpl Gene Post, William Wollard, Sterling Williams, Cpl Willis, Lou Corbbet, Ramone Gonzales, Cowboy Anderson, Sgt. Mankey, Sgt. Sarff, Tim Golembeski, Juan Martinez,Groff, Barker, Doc Newcome (g co medic), whitewolf, Fred Carter, David Brathwait and Sft Russo(1st Plt G Co). If you have any info please email me at "PaulaandPJ@aol.com" and I will pass this info on to my Father or you my get in touch with him at 417-678-3278. He now lives in Aurora, MO where he has served as a minister for 30+ years and soon will be the grandfather of 2 boys. Thanks for your conisderation.

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223rd Regiment - 40th Division 1953-54

Comments: Trying to help a friend locate buddies he served with from Mar (or May) 1953 - 1954 in Korea. His name is Patrick Sullivan, originally from New York, who was stationed at Fort Dix, CA. Due to his health, he recalls few names, has MANY photos, and would like to email with buddies. If you can help, please email me. He has no computer. He also recalls getting to Korea on the USS Carp.

Keywords: Lt Martin, TN, Sgt. Wilcox, Toledo, OH. Bloody Ridge, Kumwha.

Comments: Please ignore prior two postings, typo on the email address. In Korea, January 1952 until October 1952 - front line for six months. Machine gunner winter and summer campaign. Louis Solick was in my company.

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Hello buddies G Co

Comments: 3RD PLATOON G CO 223RD 40TH DIVISION

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2nd Battalion HQ and HQ CO - 223rd - Jake Zimmerman

Comments: havent heard from any one i knew since i got out of there.not manny left i knew either.was us in 40 ng.cp cook sundie japan heroshima an korea.you have a good site.its only afew mounths ago i finally found any thing about 40th inf.i had a page for over a year,but no mess.thank you.jake

Keywords: jake on point between rocs and moving all the time on line.till nov 52

Any news about Dave Pinkwas

Comments: Any news from anyone who served in Hq.& Hq. Co. 223rd. from April 1953 until April 1954 B4 war ended I was in Pioneer and Ammunition Co. When war ended I became Jeep driver for Reg Ex officer Most proud of my CIB !!!!

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M Co

Comments: Looking for any persons who knew my dad in Korea

Keywords: George(Blackie)Reagan

Looking for Burgy

Comments: Dorman Hanks is looking for the man who replaced him as Supply Sgt. in Korea in Sept. 1953 by the name of Burgy.

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Medical Co. 223rd

Comments: I will always remember those that gave their all in Korea, It is not a forgotten war with me!

Our medics were well trained and served with honor and valor on the front lines of Korea. I will always remember their service to the 223rd. Capt. Allen has passed on, but I keep in touch with Lt. James Macon and Lt. Sam Comis. I also see Cpl. Dean Sporrer when he brings other veterans to the Portland VA Hospital.

Keywords: Calling all Collecting Station Medics, 223rd.

George L. Brown, K Co.

Comments: I am trying to find information on my father's time served in Korea with the 223rd, K Company, between 1950 and 1952. He didn't like to speak about it, but gave me an album with photos, news articles, letters, maps, name and address lists, etc.

If anyone recognizes his name or knew him (GEORGE L. BROWN), I would really appreciate anyone sharing their memories. He passed away 3 years ago, and this will help me to put this part of his life to rest. How does a daughter go about requesting (or ordering) her father's medals and badges? I don't think he ever tried to obtain them himself.

And finally...where does a person find info on how to decipher his "Report of Separation"? All those acronyms have completely baffled me for years!

All of this information will help me to pass a part of his life history on to my children, his grandchildren. I think it is very important to remember the service of our Veterans, and to pass on their stories....and our gratitude.

THANKS, Linda L. Brown

Keywords: K Company, APO 6, rifleman, 1950-1952

Tank Co. 223 Inf

Comments: Look for some very good photos and roster from 1951 -1952. The web site is not complete but looks good. www.geocities.com/tankco223

Adam Johnson grandson of Herbert Taylor

Keywords: Tank Co. 40th Div 223 Inf

Sudden Loss

Comments: This is just a notice to all in the division that my father, Alex Henry Davidson, passed away from the earth today, Thanksgiving, in the year of our Lord, 2000.

Keywords: Davidson, infantry, 223rd

MISSING IN ACTION

Comments: WE ARE LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION REGARDING DONACIANO DUARTE, HE WAS AN ARMY PRIVATE SENT TO KOREA IN THE SUMMER OF 1950 OUT OF FT LEWIS WASHINGTON ARMY BASE AFTER A LONG BOAT RIDE ARRIVED IN KOREA HE WAS ONLY 18YRS OLD WHEN HE WAS DECLARED MIA. HE HAD JOINED THE SERVICE WHEN HE WAS JUST 16 YRS OLD AND WAS A COOK FOR A TIME BEING AT FORT LEWIS WASHINGTON AND THEN WAS PLACED INTO THE INFANTRY AND WAS SENT TO FIGHT WHERE HE LOST HIS LIFE IN A BATTLE. THE LAST LETTER SENT TO MY GRAND MOTHER HE STATED THAT HE COULD SEE THE NORTH KOREANS COMING DOWN THE HILLSIDE AND THEY LOOKED LIKE SWARMING ANTS. HE WAS NEVER FOUND! WE ARE LOOKING FOR ANYBODY THAT REMEMBERS MY UNCLE BY NAME OR BY THE NICKNAME CHANO OR NINO DUARTE. HE WAS BORN IN MCALLEN TEXAS AND HAD A BIG FAMILY

Keywords: DONACIANO DUARTE, WAS MIA IN NOVEMBER 30 1950

The death of Salomon Valdez Jr.

Comments: Gentlemen of the fighting 40th, I am in need of assistance. I have been appointed by my family to find someone who was with my cousin when he was killed. (Or, someone who knew of the incident.) My name is Mark T. Martinez, my cousin’s name was Salomon Valdez Jr. Salomon was killed on February 1st, 1952 near Kumsong, Korea (Hill 364). He was in Company “F” 223rd Inf. Reg, 40th Infantry Division.

We got a letter from a SGT James Wilber, and a PFC Kenneth Morgan who were in the same unit the month after he was killed. I am looking for these gentlemen, or anyone who may know them, or know of the incident.

Please help our family put this matter to rest.

Thank You, Mark T. Martinez Mtzfam@hotmail.com

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need co. roster

Comments: I was talking to John Silkwood today and we mentioned some of the guys we were with in Korea, however we both come to the conclusion that after 50 yrs. we both are vague in our memories. We would like to obtain a roster of all of the men in our company. The problem is, we don't know where to go to get this info and would like any help you can give us. I spoke to the people at the 40th museum and they had nothing.

Keywords: Kumwha valley area. My buddies were John Silkwood, Charles Krohn, Georgre Schmidt and Lawrence Knight.