224 TH CO. L

Comments: Any that was there will remenber that day! Feb.17,52 in L Co. 224th. 3rd. BN.Ian looking for 2 guys that served with me in L Co. they are RICHARD LOVE OF KY.and LAWRENCE CLARK of MICH.If any one knows the where about of these guys let me know! DWAINE

Keywords: TAKE HILLS ? FEB.17,1952

Cpl Elwood Dutson

Comments: Elwood Dutson (Cpl) passed away on 5 Dec 01. Thanks so very much for everyone that contacted him these past couple of years. It meant a great deal to him. To C.B. and others, he found that old machine gun at the California Military Museum. Thanks for the information. God bless you all.

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HQ. CO. 2ND BN.224TH REGT.

Comments: I was a radio operator from sept.52 to aug.53. Would like to hear from guys that I served with. Still looking for Jim Heilemann from Enid,Oklahoma -Bob Vincent and Bob McCarthy from the Boston area.

Keywords: SATERI VALLEY, PUNCHBOWL

looking for a buddie

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looking for CO F in 224th inf reg 40th div

Comments: looking for any info. on the men of CO F who was at camp cook, japan, and korea in 1951 to Nov 1952 I would like two hear from you, I think ofton about you.

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Information on E Co./ 224 Inf.

Comments: I am looking for information about the action of E Co. 224 Inf. in Korea and dates when they deployed to Korea. My grandfather was a mortarman in E Co, but is now deceased. I am currently a sscout platoon leader in 4th Squadron, 7th Cavarly at Camp Garry Owen Korea.

Keywords: E Co. 224 Inf.,

Heavy Mortars

Comments: like to find the following men gerald gross,john doughtry john nicley tom monson

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Message from Donald Gardner

Comments: Message from Don Gardner - 140 Tank Bn. Trained Camp Cooke, CA - October 1950-51 and depart Japan AOJ. Went to Korea Late December 1951 - Served 1952. Specific dates May 11, 1952 - June 10, 1952. Squd of tanks came out into Kumsong Valley short up Charlie Chink Dry creek bed - railroad cars on track past that to railroad bridge and main tracks. Incident didn't lat too long, one tank disabled mortar fire - high tailed or best order by retreat. Left big clouds of dust. I was 60m mortar man G Co 223rd - I have pictures of that whole scenario. I would be glad to make copies to send child or gradchild might like to see pop or grandpop in a real shoot'em up. Contact my daugher at her email at PaulaandPJ@aol.com or my address is 26 West Pear, Aurora, MO 65605.

Hold on the rain is coming even if we have to have a torpentater to get the rain. Bless you all.

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Kenneth Cates

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my uncle Kenneth Cates from El Dorado, AR. He was wounded 3-5-52, and returned to service after recovering. Uncle Ken died in '75 when I was 2, so I didn't get a chance to know him. I'm sure there are several vets out there who supplemented their income with Uncle Ken's money, as he was known to enjoy a good game of cards while he was over there.

Keywords: 224th Inf Regt-40th Inf Div

M Co 6/52-6/53

Comments: LOOKING OF FORMER VETERANS ATTACHED TO THIS UNIT OR WAS IN THIS UNTIL WHEN I WAS THERE.

Keywords: COMPANY "M" ,224 INFANTRY REGT., 40TH DIV. JUNE 1952-JULY 8,1953

h co. 224th 40th div.

Comments: FRANK ZORAZAK PA.

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12/51-12/52 Aid man

Comments: I was known as "THE NEW MAN" because in basic training the cap was too large and it slipped down to my ears.

Keywords: I was in Korea from 12/28/1951 to 12/01/1952 in the 40th Division, attached to the 224th Regiment Medical Company. I was an aid man and communication chief on the front line.

Looking for Information on 224

Comments: Looking for any information about Boydell Hoffman AKA Dell. He was my grandfather. I don't know the company he was in, but am in the process of having his Army medals mounted and have a infintry pin with the numbers "224" on it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I do know that he served during the Korean War and was injured in the line of duty. Both of my grandparents are deceased, so family information is not available. Thank you.

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224th rgt 40th Division Co. K

Comments: Anyone who served with Stan from 10/52 - 1/53 and has information please e-mail. Thank you

Keywords: PFc 1st Class BAR Stanley Nadel 224th Rgt, 40th Division k Co. Served in the Punch bowl, and in the areas of Sandbag Castle and Heartbreak Ridge. WIA 1/53

Comments: 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 224TH INF. REG'T., COMPANY

Keywords: Co. H, 224th Inf. Regt., 40th Infantry Div. Feb. 1952--Nov. 1952

L Co, 3rd Bn

Comments: My father is a Korean War Veteran. He was a Sgt. he said, in the "2nd Mortar Squad of the weapons platoon of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 224th Infantry Regiment, 40th division." I really don't know what all of that means, but I tried to memorize it out of respect for my father's service. I wonder if someone might recognize the name of my dad. His name is Dairl Boyd. Even if you don't know him, still- thank you for your time and service. God bless.

Keywords: 2nd Mortar Squad weapons Platoon Sgt Dairl Boyd

Looking for M-Sgt Clayton Adams

Comments: Sgt. Clayton Adams was First Sgt of Hvy. Mortar Co,224th RE. 1952-53. He served in Koje-do, Sandbag and the Punch Bowl. His home was in Phenix City, Al. After Korea he served a tour in Germany.

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Aid man 1951-52 F and H Co's

Comments: 40TH INF. DIV, 2ND OF THE 224TH RCT

Keywords: Was in Japan/Korea 4/1951-10/1952 Company Aid man with both Fox and Howe companies. Purple Heart

Looking for Paul Tanaka

Comments: Anyone, with information about Paul kindly reply.

Keywords: Kumwa Valley, SFC, Cook

The Fire Ball

Comments: I am excerpting the following from "The Fire Ball" newspaper, dated Feb. 12, 1953 (Editors error, or maybe a sign of protest) THE FIRE BALL Higher, Higher, ball of fire, Upward, upward, our direction, Flaring, flaming, bursting glory Ever upward to perfection.

Watch! The fire ball, best of all, Listen! Hear the heavens cheer, Wait the whole world sits in wonder- Let them know that we are here.

Charles W. Mayer Hqs. 224th Regt.

Anyone remember him, or is Charles out there?

Keywords: 160th div. Medical Co.

Finding Lt. Pierce May 52 E|F Co

Comments: I have been trying to locate a 1st Lt. Pierce who went to 224th Inf. with me in May, 1952. He was assigned as PIO officer in 40th Division Hdq. He was aveteran of WWII. He had been a Army Ranger who climbed the Cherbourg Cliff and received a battlefield commission. Not sure of his first name or his state of orgin. If you have any in formation about him please E-mail. Thanks!

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Seeking someone who served with Otis Edward Olcott

Comments: My boyfriend's father (deceased 1978), Otis Edward Olcott, served with the 224th Infantry Reg. in the Korean War (total years in service 1/10/51-11/21/52), and we're trying to find out more about his military career, his time in Korea - where the 224th served, and someone who may remember him. We don't know which division he was in as a copy of Otis's DD-214 only indicates the 224th and under the list of medals, he did receive a Combat Infantry Badge (don't know if he would've received something additional had he been a radioman or truck mechanic).

My boyfriend was fortunate in that his dad didn't perish in the Korean War but Otis did pass on at an early age as did John'smother. I'd like to help him put some pieces together about his father as there is no one to contact on his paternal side. Since Otis died before John's own sons were born, he'd like to have something to pass along to them about their grandfather. That he served honorably in Korea when called upon by his country to do so - John's own sons ought to know that and feel proud of the grandfather they never knew. I'm also trying to ascertain if there are any photo IDs the military may have - or someone who served with Otis. We have no photos.

Any suggestions would be welcome.

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Hq&Hq Co, 2nd Bn 224th

Comments: I just stumbled on the website and think it is great. I would like to get in touch with some of my old platoon members or anyone that was at the HQ, 2nd Bn. Before I went to the Bn. I was in an anti-tank mine platoon at the Regiment.

Keywords: Satae-ri valley. High point of UN lines. Dan Tucker, Whitey, Joe DeCarlo. Recieved Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Commendation Medal

friends of Bruce David Owen E Co

Comments: Thank you for website! It means alot to me. My name is Lisa Hart. My father Bruce Owen served in Korea( the forgotten war). The war changed a gentle man and haunts him still. I feel if I can get may dad to come from rural Idaho for a visit this site heals. He served in 40th infantry Company E. He went in the Army and attended basic training on Jan. 9, 1951. He then was a t Camp Cooke. He was sent to Japan. He then went to Kojido and returned home fall of 1952. He mentioned names Kenny Hoke and Kreofsky. I am searching for information to give him back a part of his life that pains him Sincerely Lisa Hart Box 266 UPDATE: The friend of my fathers was Kreofsky of GResham Oregon the two of them were called the Crows! They had a sergeant Moody who got dad out of a bind. They spent time in Ko-jido guarding prisoners. There also was a lt. Belknap.

Keywords: Kreofsky and dad were the two crows, prisoner guard in Ko-jido, Sgt. Moody, Lt. Belknap, from Boise, Idaho 40th infantry,224 regiment

Comments: Greetings, I'm trying to locate anyone who may have served with my uncle John "Jack" McLeod from Gary, Indiana. Jack served with company C and arrived in Korea in the Spring of 1952.

Any contacts are appreciated!

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S-4 SGT 1ST BN

Comments: I was S-4 Sgt 1st Bn. Meet all keep in touch.

Keywords: I would Keep meet old buddys again.

REUNION

Comments: For information about our reunion for veterans of the 224th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, contact Ron Gorrell.

Our next reunion is scheduled for 25 - 29 Oct 00.

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224TH REG,'B' COMPANY,REAR DETACH

Comments: I am researching my fathers involvment in Korea. I have in my possesion a rather large picture of "B" Company at Camp Cooke. Would be very interested in hearing from anyone in this picture. I believe this picture was just prior to shipping out. I do not know today which unit / platoon he was in but I do know he was a "BAR" rifleman, saw action front lines and later his unit was pulled to work the riots on Joje Island. His name was Vern "Skip" Drachman SFC at time of discharge, lived in SLC, UT, stateside. Anyone who may have information regarding him,,or anyone else in possesion of this photo, may see him 4th barrack window, 2nd row down, cenetered under window.

Keywords: 40th Infantry Division-"B" Company-224th Regiment- Rear Detachment-Lt H.D.Shaver Comanding Officer-Camp Cooke 1951

'C' COMPANY

Comments: I received some photos from a relative of Pvt Durrell M. Balthazor. He is looking for any information on Pvt. Balthazor that he can get. There are also some photos on the web page of other troops that were on Sandbag Castle at the time. Maybe someone can reconize themselves or some one else. Here is the web page address: http://www.bob-west.com/BALTHAZOR.html

Keywords: Durrell Balthazor, Sandbag Castle, Noember 52.

Buddies

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who knew CPL. MCCaffery during the period OCT. 52 - MAY 53. I have visited Korea several times in my civilian Job. I know I have looked over the same terrain as he did; even though it has changed, it is still the same.

Keywords: CPL. William McCaffery

Ed Waslaski Update

Comments: I have received the following names that were in the same squad as my father Ed Waslaski. I would love to hear from any of them. I apologize for any misspellings: Sgt. Manuel (Chief), Chapparo, Schroeder, Gentry, Bishop, Sgt. Edwards.

Keywords: Sgt. Manuel, Chapparo, Schroeder, Gentry

Richard leonelli

Comments: My uncle, Richard Leonelli from Brooklyn New York served up near the 38th parallel with the 224th Regiment. Anyone remember him??

Keywords: 40th Division, 224th Regiment...

CPL Elwood Dutson

Comments: My father, CPL Elwood Dutson would like to hear from anyone who served with him. His e-mail address is through his son (an Army Infantry veteran himself) until he can get set up. E-mail to: peglegskyler1@netscape.com

P.S. He recently talked with a buddy named C.B. Wade really made my Dad's day.

Keywords: Med. Co. 224th Inf.

George Follett

Comments: My Dad "George Follett" was in Korea 2/23/52 to 10/2/52, he was WIA. He has made contact with a few of the people that served with him. One of the comments that he has heard from buddies who made contact was that they assumed he was KIA. I am happy to say that was not the case. If it was I woundn't be here.

Be very interested in hearing anyone who knew my Dad and especially anyone who could tell me about the "rescue incident" in which he was wounded.

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Combat medic John A. Cox 1952

Comments: John Albert Cox was a combat medic with the California National Guard Division (40th ?)during 1952. He Was wounded a couple times and was awarded the Bronze Star, probably two times.

Now deceased.

Bob Cox

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Ted; My Brother John Albert Cox did indeed enlist in Twin Falls, and he was in the Medical Company that was probably attached to the 224th Inf Regt. I visited him while we were both still in-country in the Spring of '52. Almost everyone in the company was a CO and straight arrow. him? hah! he got everyone else's beer ration and used it to trade for things. He carried a firearm when he was on patrol. To the best of my memory, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and a couple purple hearts.

After he finished his 4 year enlistment he went back to scool and got a PHD in Social Sciences. He attended Univ. of Utah, Univ. of Nebraska and UCLA.

Keywords: Bob Cox

224Inf Regt.3rdBlt. &Cos. Hq, I,K,L,M

Comments: Like to make contact with Korean Veterans who served with the 40INf Div. 224RETG 3RD Bn. HQ, I, K,L M Cos. I was in the Punch Bowl area from Sept.52 to May 54.

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Anyone remember Francis Blank Sandbag Castle

Comments: Does anyone remember my dad? He named my brother after a guy he knew in the service. This man's name was Keith Hanson. Dad also talked about a guy named Bozac?? and he was real close to another man from Texas..his family used to invite dad over and he was treated like a son.Dad received 2 Purple Hearts and he got a special medal because of some battle in which he ran out after a guy and carried him over his back while he was being fired on.Dad talked about a place called SandBag Castle.Anyone remember him ???

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REUNION - CO C. 224 REG. JUNE 03, 2000

Comments: Looking For Texas Korean Veterans to inform them of Reunion June 3Rd,2000. I am M/Sgt. Waddell of the 2Nd.Plt. R.A.19246365

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LOOKING FOR A LINEMAN NAMED BOGARD

Comments: My Dad, Richard (Dick) Fisher, served in the 40th Infantry Div. and I am now trying to help him locate someone he served with, a lineman by the name of Bogard. (My Dad can't remember his first name). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: 40th Infantry Division, 224th HQ Co. Communications Platoon. Moved into position on Iron Triangle near Kumwha on 4/7/52.

G Co

Comments: My father was in the Korean war and I thought I would see if I could find any information on this Unit, or anyone from this unit. My fathers name is Luis Gutierrez

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ATTACHED TO EASY COMPANY

Comments: Attached to Easy Company winter of 1952-53 as Squad Leader 50 Caliber Machine gun squad on hill east of Heartbreak ridge refered to as bloody ridge. Lt. Odem was our Platoon Leader.

Was then assigned as company clerk and later recon Sgt. of H Company

Arrived Korea Sep 52 left Aug 53. Sgt Cam was 75 recoiless rifle platoon sgt.

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Fox Co.

Comments: FOX CO 224 TH INF. 40TH DIV

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ED WASLASKI'S FELLOW SOLDIERS

Comments: I am the daughter of Edward Waslaski. I am looking for friends/fellow soldiers of my father. He served in Korea from January 8, 1951-January 7, 1954. When he returned to the States, he was stationed at Ft. Bliss, Texas. My father died in 1991 and I am looking for anyone that knew him and wouldn't mind sharing some stories with me. I also have many pictures and would like to find who the soldiers are. Thank you ALL who served. God Bless each and everyone of you.

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finding old soliders

Comments: I was very young at the time I went to korea [15] so I really do not know much about the place where we were at, I seem to remember, twin peaks, or jane russel hill, sniper's ridge, our plt medic got shot there, most of us were in the nat guard from fontana ca, when the div was called to active duty, we went to camp cooke first, filled up the div with draftes and then went to japan, then a few [?] months later went to korea I stayed in korea for 10 months [we had a point system,]if you were in this unit during that tine give me a e mail would like to hear from you

thanks bob

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Looking for photos.

Comments: At the present time I am building a web page on the 40th Inf Div. I am looking for photos that I can put on the site. I would like the photos to be from the Korean War period. Photos can be of people or places of interest. Photos of the Sandbag Castle, Heartbreak Ridge, Kumwha, Punchbowl, anything of interest that other members of the 40th Div can relate to. I have started the site and have a few photos. They can be seen at http://www.bob-west.com . When the page comes up just click on the 40th Div patch.(For you people that forgot it's the blue patch with the sunburst in the center.) (Smile) Thank you, any help what-so-ever will be greatly appreciated. BOB WEST

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documentation

Comments: I assist veterans with their claims through my office in Beaver County. I am working with a gentleman named George Germusa from Pennsylvania who is trying to get VA benefits. He is having a hard time due to the fact that his records were mostly likely in the area at NPRC that suffered the most damage in their fire in 1973. He needs documentation that he suffered veribiable stressors while in the military. Any help?

Keywords: Looking for anyone who may of served between April 1953 to May 1954 with the above unit. Punch bowl, Sand Bag Castle and Chorwon Valley. Also any casualties in April of 1953.

B Co and Camp 2 POW

Comments: Searching for anyone in this company or any POW's in Camp 2, North Korea.

Taken POW at Chosin on Jan 5th. Looking for a buddy, Carl States who may have been transported out of North Korea.

We were in Camp 2.

Please help me contact Carl who was from Stanton, PA.

In addition to Carl States. I remember the last name of my friend, Czyzyk--from New York. I cannot recall his first name at this time.

Also, a guy by the name of Clell Cook (died in Camp 2 on June 1, 1951.

I have totally lost contact with these people. Any info. on Camp 2 will be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: 1951 - 1953, US Army, 224th Field Artilery, Company "B"

DICK BROGAN

Comments: I AM SEARCHING FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MY FATHER DURING THE KOREAN WAR. IF ANY ONE NEW HIM I WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED IN TALKING WITH YOU. THANK YOU, TIM BROGAN

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C Co and Serv Co

Comments: Looking for members of Service Company. Jim HRIBAL from Ontario, CA; Steve "Frenchie" FITZ from Anaheim, CA; Bill WEATHERMAN from Orange, CA; Steve VILLARREAL from Los Angeles, CA (He bought Henry-J when we got back home); Earnest SPRINKEL from Ontario, CA; Fred HETZEL from Pomona, CA; and any others who remember me, Jerry MOCK from Pomona, CA.

Keywords: "Breckenridge" transported on 31 Mar 1951 from San Francisco. Landed Yokohama, Japan Fri, 13 Apr 1951. Camp McNair 4 May to 30 July. Camp Haugen 31 Jul 1951 to 30 Jan 1952. C Company to Korea.

communications Service Co.

Comments: my grandfather is Robert "Leo" Elmer. he was a PFC in Service Co. 224th Inf, Regt. he then went on to drive jeep for General Hammond. Grandpa drove the only black jeep in Korea! grandpa had the jeep painted black, and the General liked it, so it stuck. Grandpa also had carved plywood doors (which werent supposed to be there) put on the jeep. his serial # was; US51191513 he remembers Barnes, Cartwright (sp?), Cpl. Lentz (sp?). i would love to hear from anyone who knew him. thanks

Keywords: 224th Inf. Service Co. communications