A Co, 1st Bn, 24th Inf Regt - Korea

Comments: Mr. Tyler served in the Korean War from the spring 1950 to the fall of 1952. His records were destroyed by fire and are no longer available. I have informaton to show service from 1950 to 1960. These records indicate his total service was with the USAF, however he contends that his initial service was with the U.S. Army and that he did not join the USAF until his discharge from the army. What he needs is any infromation that will confirm his tour of duty as a Combat Infantryman in Korea to help support a disability claim with the VA.

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Info on Billy E Smith 24th Infantry Division

Comments: The family was once told "unofficially" that Billy Earl Smith was killed during the Korean Death March. He is still listed as MIA. Looking for information. Any help would be appreciated.

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George Ernest Wells

Comments: I am looking for information about my Father, George Ernest Wells (Sergeant First Class). He served in Company C, 5th RCT, 8th Army "Bastard Battalion). I Was told his Company served with the 24th until Feb 1952, when the 24th was sent to Japan. His company was then (possibly) attached to the 25th. I again want to Thank all the Fellas who have helped me with my quest thus far!!!My Dad rarely spoke of his time in Korea. We found out after his death (9/1/97) that he had been awarded 2 Bronze Stars. He was never one to wave his own flag. He suffered from terriable nightmares. We never dared to touch him while he was sleeping.(He came up swinging) He served with a fella that had a saying, "When I die I'm going to heaven for lunch, if I don't see your smiling faces...I'm going to hell to join the bunch." Maybe this will jog some memories. Dad's Company was sent into Koje-do POW Camp during the riots. This involved hand to hand combat. Dad served out the rest of his tour in Belvoir Virginia. He trained soldiers in demolition and trained new recruits for their Korean tour.My Dad was a solid 5ft 8in. He had auburn hair and green eyes. He could be as mean as nails with a hot temper. He didn't take crap from anyone!! He was always an honest man....I never knew him to tell a lie. He spoke it like he thought it. This did not endure him to a lot of people. He was courageous! He would be the best man to have at your side in battle!! My hope is to eventually make connect with someone that served with Dad and knew him. I want to know everything I can about my Dad....(good or bad) Please if you knew my Dad or maybe have contact with someone that might have....contact me!!! Thanks so much! Norma

Keywords: George Ernest Wells was in Company C, 5th RCT, 8th Army.He served in Korea from 8/5/51 to 8/16/52. I Was told his unit was attached to the 24th Infantry Division.(at least until Feb 52 when 24th was moved to Japan)

Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO COMMUNICATE WITH ANYONE THAT WAS AT CAMP GORDON AT THIS TIME FRAME, 1943 TO 1945. HIS NAME WAS LAWRENCE GORDON.THEY WERE DEPLOYED TO N. AFRICIA IN '43 ENGLAND'44, FRANCE'44 AND BACK IN THE USA IN '45.

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Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO COMMUNICATE WITH ANYONE THAT WAS AT CAMP GORDON AT THIS TIME FRAME, 1943 TO 1945. HIS NAME WAS LAWRENCE GORDON.THEY WERE DEPLOYED TO N. AFRICIA IN '43 ENGLAND'44, FRANCE'44 AND BACK IN THE USA IN '45.

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Elmo (Butch) Donaho

Comments: Butch Donaho was with the 24inf 25div. He was killed 9-1-50. Does anyone know anything about how he died? Does anyone remember him? He was my husband's uncle. All relatives are gone that would remember him. My husband was born in Oct. after Butch died in Sept. Everyone always talked about Butch. I would like for my children to know more about him.

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LOOKING FOR INFORMATION REGARDING 1ST LT. WILLIAM JAMES 'BILL' FINLEY

Comments: I am interested in details of the battle in which my father, 1st Lt. William James "Bill" Finley, was killed. He died near Kidong, Korea on September 15, 1950. He served with the 24th Infantry Regiment of the 25th Infantry Division. He was from Lubbock, Texas, and served in the Army Reserves at FT. Knox, Kentucky before orders to Korea.

He was awareded the Silver Star, posthumously.

This website is greatly appreciated and valued by all of us who lost men whom we love and wish to remember.

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Did you know Otto Hoes?

Comments: My dad was in the 25th infantry he was in mortars and he has not talked to anyone he knew in Korea since returning home. If you knew him please E-mail me at Lddonvido@yahoo.com

Keywords: MY email Lddonvido@yahoo.com if you knew Ssgt Otto m. Hoes

Searching for info on the 25th

Comments: My father fought in Korea, and never wanted to talk about it with me. I have his photo album now that he's gone, and I want to find out all I can about this part of his life...that he never wanted to tell me about...thanks.

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25th Div 14th Regment

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25th Infantry Division Korea

Comments: Looking for any information on 25th Infantry Division during the Korean War. Tommy Jones was my father-in-law. He never wanted to talk about it. Looking for any information from that time period for that division

Thank you, B Ishee

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ANYONE SERVE W/JOSEPH COOPER PO W FROM DETROIT? FAMILY SEEKS INFO. HE WAS NEVER RETURNED TO US !

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DID YOU SERVE WITH MY GRANDFATHER

Comments: COLONEL HAMILTON THORN COMMANDED THE 24TH.INFANTRY REGIMENT IN W.W.II. I'VE BEEN TOLD THEY FOUGHT AT GUADACANAL. DID ANY OF YOU SERVE WITH HIM OR KNOW HIM?

Keywords: MY GRANDFATHER'S NICKNAME WAS "HAM"

MY FATHER EMAMUEAL MELON

Comments: i,m looking for some one who served with my dad in korea he never talked much about the war but I know his unit went thru hell.i'm trying to find out more about his unit and what they did I can know longer ask him he passed away on 20 jan 02 if you served with him please write back thank you Mike

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Heartbreak ridge (Leon Laskey)

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew Leon Laskey of the 25th Infantry Division, 36th Infantry Regt, 6th army(special ops) during the Korean War. He was one of the 25 men selected to guard Gen. Eisenhower when he was in Korea. He was also awarded the purple heart and was only in the military for about 2 years. If you have any info please contact me.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, 25th Infantry Division, 36th Infantry Regt. 6th army

William J. Winchester

Comments: My grandfather was captured at the beginning of the war 1950. We were informed that he died in 1951 and was buried behind a hospital. If anyone have any information, pictures, or details about him please contact me. His wife was had their only child in December of 1951. They had a son who is anxious for information about his father. Thank You.

Keywords: POW 24th infintry 25th RGT

Info on Walter M. Chambers service

Comments: My father is now deceased. It would be VERY helpful to me to understand him better, if I could have any information regarding his experiences/service in the Korean War. I have been told that he was a brown belt in karate, and taught it, that he tied the Marine Corps long distance shooting record, that he spent time hidden on islands and sent locations for our troops to fire on by morse code. Possibly did unspecified work with some special forces unit. I don't know what really happened, I was too young to understand. If you knew him, I'd truly appreciate any comments. Thank you.

Keywords: "Slim", martial arts, "spotter" on island, sharpshooter, "special" forces? About 1952-1956? Physical description: 5'10, 150lbs, towhead/lt brown hair, very distinctive blue eyes, very intelligent, Alabama accent

Comments: 24 INF RGT INF DIV

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My Dad

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LOOKING FOR RONALD P BECKER

Comments: I am looking for Ronald P. Becker he was in Korea 52-53 in the Wolfhound Regiment. He was from Itasca IL. His wifes name is Marlys. Please help with any info. Thank You Dave Westerman

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Please Help Me Find.....

Comments: Been searching for old friends to see who is still with us and if there is a reunion planned. Please contact me ASAP. Thank you.

Keywords: Looking for Kenneth Renoden and John P. Coonash

LOOKING FOR LT. DARWIN 'TALLY' TALAFUSE

Comments: He was at Heartbreak Ridge in December of 1952 3 months after the famousheartbreak battle. I am his grandson looking for some unknown information about my grandfather. I know very little do to lack of information. Please if you know anything contact me.

Keywords: Lt.Talafuse served in the 25th division and went to Korea in December of 1952 he was known as "Tally" his full name was Darwin Dain Talafuse

L Co William Huff, Hvy Mortars

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR: WILLIAM HUFF HEAVY MORTAR CO., I BEEN LOOKING ON ANY INFORMATION ON HUFF SINCE I RETIRED FROM THE ARMY. ANY HELP IN LOCATING HUFF WOULD BE APPRECIATED, HE WAS MY BEST BUDDY

Keywords: BROOKLYN, NICKNAME

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Comments: My Father was a foot soldier in the korean war,He was a machine gunner until hit by a morter.He did time in soel,he is still around and trying to meet a buddy if possible.

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Robert Hoover

Comments: Anyone who knew Robert Hoover, I would like to gather some information to give to my family. We have a reunion every year and would like to give them the info then. Thank you, God Bless.

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Looking for Information on Hezekiah Mills a member of 24th Infantry during the Korean War

Comments: Looking for information on my grandfather Mr. Hezekiah Mills. I found out that he was a member of the 24th Infantry during the Korean War.

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MERLIN 'JACK' HAMILTON BECAUSE I'M HIS SON

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Author, Than & Now

Comments: WHAT’S A COMMIE EVER DONE TO BLACK PEOPLE? A Korean War Memoir of Fighting in the U.S. Army's Last All Negro Unit (formerly known as BUFFALO-SOLDIERS) Published by McFarland Publishers Inc.,... Photographs, index ISBN 0-7864-0333-0 1997

Author's Biography...

Curtis J. Morrow at age 17 (1950) enlisted in the U.S. Army; on completion of basic training was sent to Fort Belvoir Virginia for demolition training. During that training he learned of the so-called police action taking place in Korea, and like many other young troopers, cut short his training by volunteering for combat duty there. On December 4, Mr. Morrow was assigned to the 24th Infantry Regiment Combat Team as a rifleman where he served for nine months. Twice wounded, he was awarded the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, and four Battle Stare. His last two and a half years was served in Kyushu Japan, with the 8081st, Airborne & Packing Company, of the 187th RCT. There he attended jump-school and became a Paratrooper. In 1954 Mr. morrow was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He now speaks at schools and is frequently a guest on radio talk shows and occasionally, television. He is also a founding member of the 24th Infantry Regiment Association of Illinois. A member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars, the Korean War Veterans Association and the American-Legion. He's very active in promoting the history of African-American participation in the military history of America; and have had several article published in Chicago's newspaper.

At present Mr. Morrow is working on children stories, using African mythology; and promoting his two publishes books, What's a Commie Ever Done to Black People? and Return of The African American (a memoir of his eleven years in Ghana West-Africa). While there (1966) he was adopted by an Ashanti-Paramount Chief and bestowed the name of “Achampong.” and thereafter called, “Kojo Achampong.”

Mr. Morrow have recently (March 6 through the 14th, 2001) returned from a reminiscing trip to South Korea, in memory of a famous battle his unit, the 24th RCT, spearheaded with an amphibious boat crossing of the Han River. It was to be the final liberation of Seoul, South Korea… i.e., Operation Ripper.

For Information concerning his Reminiscing trip, and Presentations, please visit>>

http://home.talkcity.com/BookmarkBlvd/kojoman/Buff aloSoldier.html

Sincerely, Curtis J. “Kojo” Morrow,

PS: Wars are appreciate

Keywords: Author & One of the last Buffalo-Soldiers.

Augustus Daniels

Comments: My name is Douglas Daniels my father augustus served in korea and I would like to locate some of his old friends who served next to him, especially a man he talks of often bye the name of cavanough. Thank you.

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Yongdon-ni-Usudo-William Davidson

Comments: I am searching for anyone who may have served with my father, William Davidson, in Korea. I know that he was awarded the Bronze Medial for his actions on March 6, 1951. He was a Corporal in the 25th Infantry Division. I would love to know more about him and his Korean war experience. Thank you.

Keywords: 25th Infantry Division, Yongdon-ni-Usudo, Corporatl, March 6, 1951

Pvt William D.Smith

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my uncle. KIA July 10, 1950

Keywords: 24 INF RGT 25 INF DIV

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dad's buddies

Comments: MY DAD WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANYONE HE SERVED WITH! please contact me .

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M Co

Comments: Looking for a copy of 24th Forward :The Pictorial History of the Victory Division in Korea book. Can someone help me get a copy?

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THERE'S STILL HOPE!

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY FATHER PVT THOMAS E. PARRISH. US ARMY NORTH KOREAN WAR 24INF RGT 25INF DIV (KIA) 4/24/51. HE DIED WHEN I WAS FOUR MONTHS OLD.

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Searching in memory

Comments: I am searching for anyone who may have known Robert L. Brown during the Korean War, he was my Uncle. I knew him during my childhood and saw the effect of the war on him, I later went on to serve in Vietnam and understood more of what happened to my Uncle, if possible I would like to know of more specific details of his honorable service. I know from his uniform insignia he served with the 19th of the 25th Infantry which I believe was attached to the 24th Infantry Div. at the time. My Uncle died in 1969 and I believe he thought I hated him, I did'nt, but I did'nt understand his experience. I hope I can find someone who may have served with him and share his experience with me. God bless and Thank-you. Richard Brown

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WILLIAM 'WILLIE' WIMBUSH

Comments: William "Willy" Wimbush, a great boxer from Baltimore, I believed was killed in Korea in 1952. His name does not appear on the Maryland Memorial to Korean War Veterans. He was assigned to the 24th Infantry Regiment. Most of his generation wants to know why his name is not listed. My task is to utilize all available sources to secure information on Mr. Wimbush. As far as I and others know, he had no family. I request any member of 24th who receives this message to ask other friends from the unit if they have any information on Mr. Wimbush. I appreciate any info and assistance on this project.

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LOOKIN FOR INFO ON 4-25-51 5TH RCT ANTI-TANK AND MINE PLATOON HQ CO. 2ND BATT. 24TH DIVISION.

Comments: Looking For info on what happened to my Platoon after I was separated and captured.

Keywords: Names of some in combat with me were: Angelo (Greek) Adgia, Sgt. Axel (deceased in prison camp), Doyle Reedy, Pvt. Green

H CO 2ND BN

Comments: change of e-mail from first listing. now it is meaders@rectec.net

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KOREAN 25TH INF. DIV. 89TH TANK BN CO-'C'

Comments: Vernon Van Scarborough in search of any friends fro the 25 th inf div assoc.. 89 th tank BN - Co "c". He resides in Lufkin, Texas with his wife and would appreciate any contacts from that time. See email above.

Keywords: Van Scarborough was in the 25 th inf. div. Assoc. 89th tank BN- Co "c" and is searching for friends he served with

Looking for Ivan Hayes

Comments: If Ivan is alive, I would very much like to get in touch with him. He served with my brother, Donald Patch at Fort Ord and Korea. Don was Killed in Action on September 22, 1950, and we have had no contact with Ivan, Don's best friend, since Don's death.

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Information Exchange Oct. 1950 Oct. 1951

Comments: Personnel I remember are Col. Corley, Sgt. Jerald, Sgt. Johnson, Sgt. Duckworth, Cpl. Horton, Anthony, K. Carroll, King, English, Herman Hatcher, Foster, Edwards, Standfield, Capt Dandridge, Capt. Frazier, Maj. McVay, Capt. Gardner, Crawford, Cpl. Keys, LaPrince, Robinson, Henry Wright, Ivey, Conley, Any information from the listed individuals please contact me.

Through the grace of God we have made it this far.

Keywords: 2nd BN. 24th RCT. 25th Inf. Div. HAN River Crossing, Operation Ripper, Hill #1062, Spearhead 2nd BN., 77th combat Engr BN., 81st Med. Tk. BN. ,159 Fld. Arty. BN., E Co. A & P Plt.

Charles Gleason Dray

Comments: Would love to hear from Charles Dray or anyone having any information about him. My last info. on him was 1951 in Pusan . A friend of both of us saw and visited with him. I think he might have been in the 24th Reg. but am not sure. I served with him in the 226th sig. 1948-1950 when the Korea war started he transferred to the Inf. He served in the Inf. during WW 2 and was a career soldier.He married a girl in Augusta Ga. in 1949,but I can't remember her name. She had an aunt named Mattie Proctor Any info greatly appreicated.

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ANY ONE IN TH 24 TH INFANTRY AND 21ST REGIMENT COMPANY A 3RD PLATOON IN 1953 TO 1954

Comments: please contact me

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EX=POW

Comments: Walt Chambers My name is Vernon L. Warren, I served in Korea from the last of July to April 23, 1950. I was a POW from Nov. 27, 1950 to Apr 23, 1953. I was released with operation "Little Switch" when the sick and wounded were repatraited. I spent most of my time in the hosp. I was sent from Korea to Valley Forge Hosp., where I spent another year. M/sgt John Porter, our 1st sgt was also sent to Valley Forge. I would be glad to here from you. We fought a good fight and lived to tell about it. Have a good life! Vernon L. Warren

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P.O.W. CAMP #5

Comments: MY NAME IS VERNON L. WARREN I SERVED WITH "CHARLIE CO" OF THE DUCE 4 IN KOREA FROM JULY 1950 TO APRIL 1953. NOV. 27TH 1950, THE CHINESE ATTACKED AND OVER RAN OUR POSITIONS AT KUNI-RI. I SPENT 30 MONTH IN A CHINESE POW CAMP WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANYONE WHO WAS THERE IN CAMP #5. I WAS RELEASED DURING OPERATION LITTLE SWITCH IN APRIL 1953.

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PFC Augustus H Pitts Jr

Comments: My father, Pfc. Augustus H. Pitts, Jr., of Woodstown NJ, enlisted in the US Army in 1948 and was in the Army of Occupation in Japan until the invasion of Korea, when he was among the first troops sent over there. He was severely wounded and spent the remainder of the war (and a significant time afterwards) at Walter Reed Army Hospital and the VA hospitals in Philadelphia, Lyons NJ and East Orange NJ. He would never speak of his service, and most of the information I have is in bits and pieces. He died in the East Orange VA Hospital. Does he appear on the roster of the 24th Infantry,Regiment, 25th Infantry Division? Thanks for your help. R.H. Pitts, Elkins Park, Pa.

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Rolait Mace KIA

Comments: Searching for anyone who might have been with Rolait Mace, when he got killed.He was in the 24th Inf.Regt. David S. Guy

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A Co

Comments: CO.A,3RD PLATOON

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