Does anyone know Johnnie Hutyra

Comments: Desperately seeking anyone who may have served in the Korean War with my father, Johnnie Hutyra who is from Texas. Served from 1952- 1953 and his service records were destroyed in the fire. He is having trouble with proof of his injuries from the war which were treated in a medic tent and becoming 100% service connected. This means so much to him as he will be turning 80 yrs. old in December. He has trouble remembering names and seems like nicknames were used during that time. Many blessings to all who have served our country.

Keywords: 245th Battalion, 45th Infantry, B-Company

Kellner Alvin 45th Inf Div 1951

Comments: I am looking for Alvin S Kellner for my friend Rick Kellner his dad is not doing well and would like to find Alvin if anyone knows Alvin Please give Llano Gorman a call ASAP Thank you for your help! Toll Free 1 866 217 8091 At CANES CANADA a internet company that sells Canes and Walking Sticks Just ask for the Cane Man

Keywords: Enlisted Jan 12 1951 45th Inf Div Combat-Korea 245th TK BN B CO

245th tank battalion H&S Co. 1952-53

Comments: Drafted 11/1951,basic training Fort Knox,KY,served in Korean 5/1952 to 7/1953 with the 245th Tank Battalion H&S Co. Would like to hear from anyone who might have served with me at this time.

Keywords: Sgt Herb Held, Sgt Curtis Salisbury, Col Clements. Sgt Avery

Looking for info On Joseph C. Holden

Comments: My name is Sarah Forbess.Im trying to write my family's military history.I am looking for anyone who knew my great Uncle Joseph C Holden.He was from Tate County,Ms.He was trained as a paratrooper,but was assigned to a tank Company.He was injured on or around sep 21-22,1952.From internet information he served with Joe Hanarhan, Sgt.Willie Estrada,who was killed during the attack,Cpl. A.Lamb,and Cpl,V Bolg.Im sure there are others too.He was in a disbaled tank,when they and 2 others were surrounded for over 12 hrs.He was injured during this time.IF ANYONE has any information,please contact me.My uncle was a very special man,and he passed away in 1994.He lived around Hammond,La,when he died. THANK YOU!

Keywords: Airborne,245th Tank COmpany c, Korea,Estrada,Bolog

245th tank bn B Co

Comments: Info conceran Robert Bryant Evans out of veron,texas sep1950-aug1952 my dad

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Phony Korea Puple Heart veteran?

Comments: We have a guy (Edwin Milton Leeper) in town who was a personnel clerk with CCo 245th Tank Bn, 45 Inf Div, Korea. He keeps seeking stories in the media about his Purple Heart from Korea. He will however tell different stories of how he got his Purple Heart. Story one is he was shot in the jaw at Heartbreak Ridge June 1953 and the other story is artillery shrapnel to his toe. He recent told the newspaper he was shot in the toe and spent 2.5 months in a hospital in Japan recovering. Your site shows him returned to duty. He ahs admitted to issuing himself an Air Medal an Bronze Star as a personnel clerk later in VN. He now tells people he was Green Beret and Airborne (and has later in writing admitted to being a wannabee). He just recently wore a woman's dress and poured cow's blood on "his" Purple Heart as an art project. Please help us wit the truth. thanks.

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COMPANY A 245TH TANK

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Does anyone know Julius Carroll Williams

Comments: Looking for anyone who served in the Korean War with my father Julius Carroll Williams. Would like to know any information you have. All I know is he was in the 45th division and the 245 Tank Battalion.

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My Grandfather Was in the 245th Bn. Tank #15

Comments: After not knowing much of my grandfather's history in Korea, I decided to ask him about it for and oral history project I am completing for college. He doesn't remember much about the war-by choice-but he does remember he was on Tank #15 of the 245th Bn. I thought it would be interesting if I could find someone he served with or who knew him well. His name is Lawrence Seifert but most call him Lolly or Lol.

Keywords: Lawrence Seifert, Lolly, Lol, 245th Tank Bn, Tank #15

Gene Hollar

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have served with my dad, Lt. Gene Hollar, in Korea in 1951-52. His handwritten service records listed "2450 Tank Battalion" but I can't find any records of that group. I think he may have meant this one-- the 245th. Dad was born and raised in Vernon, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M with a 2nd Lt. commission in 1951 and was sent to Korea a few months later. He served in a tank unit until 1952, then was shipped out to Ft. Knox where he was discharged in 1953. Dad is now a resident of the VA Center in Lawton, OK. I will pass along any contacts to him there. Thanks very much.

Keywords: 245th Tank Battalion, Ft Knox, Texas A&M

Hill 854

Comments: Able Company 180 Infantry Regt was on Hill 854 late Sept - Oct 1952. I know one of you rolled up on it, laid your barrel almost on the dirt and knocked out an enemy cave bunker and jarred the ground around me when you did it :-) Do any of you tankers have photos of the hill ? What can you tell me about it and the enemy hill position ?

THANKS Vets

Keywords: Hill 854

Say Hi If You Knew Jim Shell

Comments: Drop my dad an email if you remember. Thanks!

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LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF B. CO. 245TH TANK BN.

Comments: Looking for former members of B company, 245th tank bn. send me e-mail or write or call.

Keywords: Chitose, Japan, Chorwon Valley in Korea

Still Alive and making Reunions

Comments: Mobilized to Camp Polk Sept 1951, Armored NCO Ft Knox Nov 1952,Troop Ship General CG Morton through Panama Canal, to Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan on to Korea in Nov 1951 Discharged in Lawton, Okla June 1952

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245th Tank Battalion A Co 45th Inf. Div

Comments: My father drove a tank named the "Anonymous" - M4A3E8 with a 76mm rifle. His name is Ralph Isbell, Roanoke, VA. He has his 245th book of the korean war, a map and several pictures that he took with lots of folks. He loves talking about the times. Anyone wishing to contact him through me (he has no internet) please address subject as "Dana Tank Info" as I will not open Email I do not recognize.

Keywords: Tank "Anonymous", M4A3E8, A comapny

LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF B. CO. 245TH TANK BN.

Comments: I would like to find some of members or kin of any one in B. Company 245th. Tk. Bn. 45th Inf. Div

Keywords: assigned to 9th. rok divisin after reaching Korea. guarding Chorwon Valley, fired on old Baldy for raid by 9th ROK company. time in Korea, dec 1951--june 1952

Want Contacts and Information

Comments: I remembered Capt. James Milton. He was A small man and had blond hair. We called him ( Little Jesus). We were detached from the 45th infantry division for some time and supported A French unit that was at Johnson Pass. We left this area for the Heart break sector. Shortly after getting to the heart break sector I rotated back to the states about Sept. of 1952. I had contact with SGt Robert McCabe who lived in New York after returning. Robert wrote me that shortly after we returned to the states that (A)company was over run at Heart Break sector and not many survived. I would like more details of this if any one out there knows about it. Thanks for reading.

Keywords: Capt. James Milton, Johnson Pass, Heart Break Ridge Sector.

Looking For Contacts

Comments: Most of the men in the 3rd platoon was from the Altus, Ok. area. I remember William and Bill Harris or Harrison. (Twins) Our company commander was Captian James ?? Sgt. Sanford Saults was in my tank crew. He passed away at Limestone , Tn 1962. Howard Chapman was also in the 3rd platoon and played the guitar. I played the harmonica and we did A small show for the men aboard the General C. G. Morton in route to Japan. It took us 31 days to disembark on the Isalnd of Hokaido. I sure would like to contact some of A company 245th.

Keywords: General C.G. Morton. Marine Lynx, Marine Phonix, USS Henrico.

Looking for friends of my father

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who might have known my dad, Calvin Kraemer(Kelly). He served with the 245th Battalion of the 45th Division with the Thunderbirds out of Oklahoma. He was in Korea from app. 1953 to 1954. As far as I know, he served most of his time near the DMZ. Currently, Cal lives in Wisconsin. Any information would be great! Thanks

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LOCATING MEN IN ROBY'S TANK DIV

Comments: I WAS IN TANK DIVISION 1ST ARMY AREA TANK LEADERS. A BOMB WENT OFF AND HIT OUR TANK AND I WAS SENT TO THE 11TH VAC ARMY HOSP AFTER BEING HIT WITH A NUMBER OF PIECES OF SCRAPNEL IN MY EYES. THE VETRENS DEPARTMENT HERE IN SYRACUSE, NY ARE TRYING TO LOCATE ANYONE THAT WAS IN MY TANK DIV WHEN I WAS WOUNDED. MY PAPERS THAT STATED I WAS WOUNDED WERE BURNT UP IN A FIRE IN NEW JERSEY. I DID RECEIVE A KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL W/1 BRONZE SERVICE UNITED NATIONS MEDAL. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME, PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL ME. THANK YOU ROBERT KORTHAS CC: JACQUELINE BUCZEK

Keywords: NICKNAME WAS SARG WHEN IN KOREA. BATTLES I WAS IN WERE LUKES CASTLE, ICE CREAM CONE, & PUNCH BOWL. I SERVED IN THE KOREAN WAR FROM 1951 THRU 1953.

Do you know my grandpa, Barney Kengla?

Comments: Hi, I am Lt. Barney Kengla's grandson and as I was searching the web I found this blog. I was just wondering if there is anyone out there who knew him who would be willing to contact me. As you all may know, my grandfather is completely technology illiterate, so I am trying to find some of his old buddies. It would be great to hear from some of you. Thanks a ton. E-mail me at barney.kengla@gmail.com

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Comments: I served in Korea in 1952 and 1953 and am wanting to find out where my friends are. I live in Georgetown, Kentucky and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Contact my daughter at rmingua@kde.state.ky.us. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

Keywords: I was in Bunker Hill, Chor Won Valley, and Punchbowl, Old Baldy

I served in the 245th Tank Battalion, 45th Division

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DID YOU SERVE WITH IVAN LEAP

Comments: LOOKING FOR VETERANS THAT SERVED WITH MY GRANDFATHER. HIS NAME IS IVAN W. LEAP. HE WAS IN THE 45TH INF. DIVISION 245TH TANK BATTALION CO. A. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME.

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LOCATING MEN IN ROBY'S TANK DIV

Comments: a bomb went off and hit our tank and i was sent to the 11th vac hospital after being hit with a number of pieces of schamel in my eyes. the vet. dept here in syracuse, ny are trying to locate any one that was in my tank div. when i was wounded. my papers that indicated i was wounded were burned up in a fire in new jeresy. i did receive a korean service medal w/1 bronze service united nations medal. if anyone remenbers me, please call my hone or email me.

thank you very much,

sgt. robert korthas

Keywords: my nickname was sarg when in korea. battles i was in were lukes castle, ice cream cone, punch bowl. i served in korea between 1951 thru 1953.

Sgt Willie Estrada Co. C 245th Tank Btl.

Comments: I am trying to find out if anyone out there knows of my uncle. I know he was with a Cpl Viowell Bolog from Sharon PA. and a Cpl Arthur Lamb of Chateaugay NY. My family and I are working on getting info on Uncle willie that a lot of us Missed while growing up I was only 7 when he died and I remember well his funeral.. I joined the army because of him and made it a car. Any way if anyone out here knew of him or his actions please notify me at agitatorrja@charter.Net

Keywords: Willie was killed sept 21 1952 near Songowal Korea

Rolling Thunder Graphic

Comments: For anyone that is interested I scanned the graphic of my Dad's 245th T-Shirt circa 1953 ??

http://www.cyber-webs.com/Floydvoid/245thtankbattalion.htm

http://www.cyber-webs.com/Floydvoid/245thtankbattalion.htm

Keywords: Rolling Thunder Tshirt

Info on 245th

Comments: My Father Floyd L. Stewart passed away 1999 and was a Tank Com in the 245th. He was called back home sometime may to july 1953 for emergency leave as our home was wiped out by a tornado in Georgia. In fact I owe my existence to that tornado. Family lore has it that when he returned to Korea something catastrophic had happened to the 245th in the period of his absense. I am curious to find out more about the 245th during that period and anyone that might remember my father. From what I gathered he ended up running a NCO club for the remainder of the war and was a member of the Color Guard that marched in New York at the end of the conflict.

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did you know my dad?

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Looking for old friends

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245th Tank Balltion Co B 4th platoon 45th ID Comments: Looking for veterans from 4th platoon Co B who served in Korea in 1951 & 1952. My fathers name was Sgt. Raymond "Swede" Swanson. Also friends of Fred Herman & "Giggles" Dick Boler.

Keywords: 245th Tank Balltion Co B 4th platoon 45th ID

245th Tank Bn

Comments: I would like to purchase a 245th Tank Bn. patch from a vet

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Nephew of Lloyd Coppock who served in Company B 245th.

Comments: My Uncle had 3 Bronze battle stars with the 245th.Trying to locate someone who new him.In WWII he was in the 112th Allied Airborne.6 battle stars earned there.Born Alabama.Died Macon,Georgia 1987.Have just started search.

Keywords: Toy was a nickname that we called him by.

Sergeant First Class Joe E. Hill

Comments: I am looking for any information on my grandfather, SFC Joe. E. Hill. 245th Tank Battalion, 45th Infantry Division. He was from Texas but enlisted from South Carolina. He was also known as Jodie. I know he served in Korea from August 1, 1952 till June 11, 1953. He was Chief Recovery Mechanic of the Battalion's maintenance section. Also 82nd Airborne, and several different Coast Artillery batteries before korea. I also know he served with a Clyde Baker and his boss was a Capt. Ames. I also have pictures of North Lateral Pass, Inje Pass, Battalion HQ., Heartbreak Ridge, and numerous references to the front line. Any info would be helpful. Thanks. RVD12175@aol.com

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Thomas P Cahill,Cpl. 245,179-45th news paper philly

Comments: article from where i not know Dad had it stored with some of his army things.Thomas P Cahill 245 med tank H&S,279-45th T Birds, 52 53 Tommy as he was called was 5ft1 and a boxer from philly he was a hard man to forget. He was awarded the Bronze Star,combat infantrymans badge,and several others. Tommy was a bow gunner in a tank also,trained at Fort Hood Texas.

Keywords: BIRD TANKS,INFANTRY WRECK REDS--An attacking party of north koreans was shattered whenfour american tanks joined in with troops of the 279th infantry in defendingone of the thunderbirds hills.there were 20 nortn korean casualties,Platoon leader 1st Lt William Ashly of the 279th tank co. discribed the fight as"the worst night we ever had""Along about two in the morning"the Lieuenant recalled"the north Koreans started yelling ,I couldnt make out what they said but our interpreter got scared he was shaking .He wouldnt tell us what they said,but it must have been something like "we kill you or the like""we had two tanks on one hill and two over on a hill nearby and between them there was a pretty good field of fire."I thought it was a squad -sized attack at first ,but later it looked more like platoon-sized.I cant say for sure ,but there seemed to be at least a platoon of them."we opened up with a steady fire and later found that we had accounted for six known dead and fourteen wounded"No Tanker casuasualties were reported.

Did you serve with John Roman

Comments: Please note change of e-mail address. Still seeking information regarding my father, who served from 52 - 53, in the 245th Tank Battalion Company C. He was an auxillary mechanic.

Thank you.

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Did you Serve with John Roman

Comments: Seeking information from anyone that may have served with my father, Sergeant John Roman. Service dates from Jan 52 to Oct 53. Would like to know more about battles, locations - any information regarding his time in Korea would be appreciated. Thank you.

Keywords: Served in 245th Tank Battalion APO 86 Co C

Did you know Edward Andrew Longhauser?

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Edward Andrew Longhauser. He was in Korea in 1952-53 with Co. A 245 TK BN, MOS #1795.

Keywords: 1953 - APO 86 Co. A 245 TK BN special orders 102, July 15 1953 - MOS #1795. Was at Heartbreak Ridge, Pork Chop Hill, Jane Mansfield Hill, and Chosin Resevior.

245th Tank Balltion Co B 4th platoon 45th ID

Comments: Looking for veterans from 4th platoon Co B who served in Korea in 1951 & 1952. My fathers name was Sgt. Raymond "Swede" Swanson. Also friends of Fred Herman & "Giggles" Dick Bole.

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Mailing Address for Nancy Vashon Lausier

Comments: Telephone Number for Marvin E. Wilhelm is incorrect. Correct number is 636-797-4430

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Mailing address for Nancy Vashon Lausier

Comments: Nancy Vashon Lausier please contact me. I have information about your brother. I was not able to reach you thru your e-mail address. Send your mailing address and phone number to Marvin E. Wilhelm P. O. Box 139 Hillsboro, MO 63050

Phone 636-797-4439 E-Mail address MWilh1118@aol.com

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LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY BROTHER, PRIVATE DONALD VASHON

Comments: I am trying to find more information on the battle that took place on September 21-22 1952,two miles east of changsong, according to Peiping Red radio. Three U.S. tanks were surrounded by 1200 Reds for 15 hours. Two americans were killed. My brother Private Donald Vashon from Waterville, Maine was one of them, he was in the medical detachment of the 245th tank division, and had been an ambulance driver; Donald was the medic assigned to the platoon when they occupied a position on the line. If anyone has more information on the exact location, or any other information on the battle, I would appreciate hearing from you. I have names of soldiers who were in those tanks that night, if any of you would like to share your info, I would love to hear from you. Lieutenant David Koch, Hillcrest Hghts, Wash,D.C; Sergeant Eugene J Gregor, River Falls, Wisc; Sergeant Willie N Estrada, Alamo Gordo, N.M.; Private 1st Class Wallace C Magan, Awensboro, KY; Private Frank Gray, Pueblo, CO; Corporal Viowell Bolog, Sharon,PA; Private Leonard P Shurke, Deloit, IA; Corporal Arthur C. Lamb, Chateaugay, N.Y.

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A CO

Comments: Looking for Veterans that served with Co. A 245th Tk. Bn. 45 Inf. Div. when they came to Korea from Japan to replace the 1St Cav. Div.

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245th tk. bn. h & s co.

Comments: I am trying to find any info about my father,cpl. William (Bill) Gray's service in Korea. Enlisted Sept 1950. Was wounded in action and never talked about it when I was growing up. He passed on in 1999. If anyone has any info about the 245th h&s co. or my father, I would be greatly appreciated to hear from you. T.I.A. Bill Gray Jr.

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245th Tank

Comments: Served with Co A 245 tk bn in Korea from June 1952 Untill April 1953 Would like to hear from some of you guys

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Thanks

Comments: What a great Web site - Congratulations on a job well done - Keep up the good work

Keywords: 1 Bn 245 Armor, 45th Infantry Division

Sgt. Herbert Blake Schwatka

Comments: After Herbert was killed in Korea, I had letters from several of his buddies. I still have pictures of some of them that Herbert sent me. One picture of Herbert in his tank, he wrote on the back, "farthest north tank in Korea" He was killed on March 21, 1953.

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Looking for info about Frank Allen

Comments: A family friend, Dean Lynn, is interested in contacting Frank Allen or anyone who knows him. Dean was at Hill 854 in September of 1952. He was a member of the 245th. He does not have Internet access. I will pass on any information you can provide. Thank you.

Keywords: Hill 854, 245th Medium Tank Battalion

Information on Floyd Ross

Comments: Looking for any one that knew my father Floyd Ross he passed away in 97,He was with 245th I believe in 52 or 53 i'm not shore he was in Korea twice,I believe he was also with the 89th But he spoke the most of 245th Floyd was from NJ Thank you

Keywords: 245th Medium Tank

Combat Engineers, Company C, 245th

Comments: I am trying to locate any information I can regarding Company C, Combat Engineers, 245th. This is for a friend who was in that company.

If you have any info on this, please contact me at srfcmt@hotmail.com. Thanks a bunch.

Shirley

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Information on Preston Wolff

Comments: I was a gunner in the second platoon of C Company, 245th Tank Battalion and served in Korea from Dec. 1951 to November 1952. I have information for Preston Wolff if he would contact me. Also I am trying to locate the driver for the 21 tank during that period. His last name was Allen and he was from Kentucky. Also would like info on bow gunner Frank Gray,last known address Pueblo Colorado. We all served in Lt. Barney Kengla's tank.

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245TH TANK BATTALION ABLE CO. 53-54

Comments: 245TH ABLE CO

Keywords: Freinds with Daniel Chyko and Harry Essex. Punchbowl also in H&S co.

245 TH TANK BAT.

Comments: I was with the 245th Tank Bat. at Yanggu Valley, stationed North of Chunchon Valley. I was in the 45th division until they seperated and the 24th division took over. I was at the Punchbowl and also Hill 931. I have map of Korea during the war. I was stationed in Korea from May,1953 until May, 1954. Anyone who remembers me please e-mail me at: RebaFaye@aol.com and I would love to talk to you about the past and what you are doing now. I played the guitar with Johnny Heath and the rhythm busters also Jessie McReynolds and Charlie Louvin.

Keywords: Hill 931 Guards at Yanggu Air Strip Punchbowl after truce signed. Sgt.Richard Augustyn was a friend, went over on Marine Adder and came back on General Pope and then went to Ft. Riley, Kansas

Able Co. Tank A33

Comments: looking for LT. Spillane & Sgt. Deardorf

Keywords: Punchbowl,hill931,heartbreak fingerridge,christmas hill

I would like the History

Comments: H&S COMPANY 245 TANK BATTALION-45TH INFANTRY DIVIS

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C Co 1952

Comments: 45TH INF DIV 245TH TK BN CO. C

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C CO. 245 TH. TANK BN.

Comments: ANYONE THAT REMEMBERS ME OR WAS IN MY UNIT PLEASE CONTACT ME. I FIRST WAS A BOW GUNNER THEN WAS MADE GUNNER WHEN MY TANK COM. ROTATED HOME. I WAS STATIONED IN JAPAN FOR NINE MONTHS AND WENT TO KOREA WITH THE 45TH DIV. DEC.1951 UNTILL AUG. 1952 I TOOK BASIC TRAINING WITH THE 45TH AT CAMPPOLK ,LA. BEFORE WE WENT TO JAPAN. LATER STATIONED 1ST.ARM. DIV. 4 TH MED. TANK BN. FOR ONE YEAR AS A PLATOON SGT. TRAINING MEN FOR BASIC TRAINING.

Keywords: NICKNAME WAS BURGE. IMJIM RIVER NEXT TO OLD BALDY HANRIVER NEAR HEARTBREAK RIDGE AND OTHER BATTLES. WAS IN THE 245TH MED. TANK BN. C CO. ATTACHED TO THE 1ST. ROK INFANTRY DIV.

Information of Preston Wolff

Comments: Preston Wolff - please contact me. I have much of the information you have requested.

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Punchbowl 1953 - Jerome Jerry L. Valentine

Comments: I was a member of the 245th Tank Battalion of the 45th Infantry Division from March 1953 to Feb 1954. I served at "The Punchbowl" and on a Hill (No.?) that overlooked "Heartbreak Ridge". I would welcome hearing from any member(s) of my unit. Jerry Valentine

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1952

Comments: Looking for anybody from 245th Tank Btn--45th Div Korea 1952

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Baker Co Tank

Comments: I WAS A TANK COM IN BAKER CO. 245 TH. TANK BTN IN KOREA ,IN 1952. MARRIED A WIDOW OF KOREAN WAR MIA

HE WAS LT. HOLMES, AB29 PILOT THAT WAS SHOT DOWN WHILE ON A BOMB RUN ABOVE THE YALU RIVER

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