I can ask

Comments: My father served in Korea from 1952-1953. His name is Eugene Rupert, he is from Pennsylvania. He served in the infantry division 24-25. He doesn't like to talk about Korea that much. He has to many bad memories. But, I can ask him about friends and comrades if anybody would like me to. email me at rupert645@comcast.net

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July 1950 Taejon Survivor

Comments: My father, Donald Goble, was stationed in Japan at the beginning of the Korean hostilities. He was sent to Korea in July of 1950 and fought at Taejon during the same month. He says that only 43 of his group of 166 survived. Despite his young age, he was promoted to Master Sergeant. It would mean a lot to him to hear from someone who was in Korea during that time. Please email me if you have any information.

Keywords: 24th Infantry Division, Airborn, Taejon, Yalu River

Cpl Howard Heagerty - My Father

Comments: Looking for someone who knew my father. He was stationed in Japan for a year before he was transferred to Korea. I know that he was honored at a banquet at Camp Schimmelphenning officers club by the 24th division commander. He held the 24th pole vault record. This was sometime between 1952 and 1953.

Keywords: Camp Schimmelphenning, Track and Field

SGT Marion S. Caldwell, Jr.

Comments: My Dad is now passed on, but he was in the Army for 21 years. He served in Germany, Korea, Africa, etc.. He was a medic on the battlefield; was seriously wounded in action by missile shrapnel (sp.?). After recovering, he returned to Duty (Far East Command). I would like to hear from anyone that may have been a comrad. He would not speak much about the different battles he was in, but he did speak of carrying wounded soldiers to safety. I know he witnessed some really gruesome things. I wish he were still here and could join the veterans that are involved with the recent documentary on "The War". I believe he would have finally been able to tell a lot of things now that so many other veterans are able to "let it out." He received several medals, including the Purple Heart. I would have to look up his paperwork to give more information. Just a week before he died of a heart attack (1993), we were all sitting at the dining table having Christmas dinner, talking about what all Dad had been through in his lifetime. While discussing the war and military, one of my brothers asked him, "Dad, if you had it to do all over, would you go through it again?" Never hesitating, he answered, "Yes, son I would." After all my years of growing up, that's when I, his oldest daughter, realized how really proud of my Dad I was. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who may have known him while in service. He was from Tennessee. A lot of his buddies called him "Sarg". Sometimes they tried to tease him, because he was a "Jr." (Marion Stanley Caldwell, Jr.) Thanks and God Bless the USA.

Keywords: Sarg./ Medic/ Medical Dept./ from Tennessee/ South Korea/ 1951

LOOKING FOR BUDDIES - 63RD FA BN, C BTTY. 1956 - 1957

Comments: Looking for guys that served with me. Would love hearing from you. I was Chief of Survey Section for Charlie Btty.

When we were absorbed into the 1st. Cav Division, we became a Hvy Mortar Btty and were moved to a new location.

Keywords: Located outside the Village of Munsan.

Friends were Leroy Stagni, James Mitchell, Herman Heigl

24th ID Aviation Co.?

Comments: Did the 24th Infantry Division have an aviation Compny, during the Korean War?

Trying to run down which unit(s) had "L" airplanes, i.e., L-4, L-5, L-17, and L-19.

I know the 40th ID had an aviation unit.

Any help will be appreciated.

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Eloy Gallegos 24th Infantry Division 34th Infantry Regiment

Comments: My father served with the 24th Infantry Divison in Korea from 1951-1953. He was part of the 34th Infantry Regiment. He was in three battles tehre and I belive was involved in the one of the first ones in Korean and if I'm not mistaken he was moved to another regiment, the 19th I think it was. He is now passed away (Ocotober 31, 2005) and I am in serach of freinds that may have served with him while in Korea or thier families.

His name was Eloy Gallegos aka Loy. He was born and raised in Albequre New Mexico 2-20-31 and would have said he was either from there or possible Watts, California as he moved to California but I'm not sure if it was before or after his time in Korea.

Would love to hear from anyone from 24th Infantry Division, 34th Infantry Regiments, or the 19th and 21st Regiments or their surviving families.

Thanks and good luck to everyone on their seraches!

Rita Gallegos

moostang_rita@hotmail.com

Keywords: 24th Infantry Divison, 34th Infantry Regiment, Korea 1951-1953,

Love Company 21st Reg.

Comments: Served with Love Company 21st Reg. in the Kumsung & Iron Triangle area from Nov 1951 thru January 1952. Was tranfered into the 40th Div. 223rd Reg. Love Co.

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24 Infantry Div. 1971-1972

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Keywords: Looking for guys in the E Co. 24th Infantry. Not sure if E co. or A. Co. Camp Casey. Graham Haddock

Jacob Douglas (Bama) Perryman

Comments: Looking for anyone who may remember Doug Perryman from the Korean War. He would love to communicate with anyone he served with. You can contact him personally or contact daughter, Nancy Cole, RNJMCOLE@aol.com

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1st Provisional Finance Disbursing Section

Comments: Understand the unit was with the 24th ID in Jul 1950 thru end of that year. Must have been at Pusan but don't kbnow if had combat time etc.

Keywords: Any information about that unit

my father...

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Keywords: I am looking for information on behalf of my father, Daniel C. Stoner. He was in the 24th Division / Army and fought in Korea. I would like to surprise him with information on anyone who may remember him or that he might remember. He would love to get in touch with his old Army buddies. Thank You!... Kim Stoner Short

Ralph W. Frederick

Comments: I am interested in any information I can receive regarding people who might remember action of Oct. 19, 1951. The many friends of Ralph W. Frederick would like to get the recognition he deserves. Anyone who remembers a member of the unit named "Gullert," please contact me. He and Ralph were both hit early in this engagement and Ralph saved his comrade. He was recommended for a decoration, but the confusion of battle and the dispersal of witnesses has made it difficult to reconstruct the details. I am a good friend of Ralph, and I would like to have him receive the recognition he deserves for his heroism in saving a wounded comrade under fire, while he was wounded as well.

Keywords: Oct. 19, 1951

Maury Townsley

Comments: I'm looking for info about my deceased father who served with the 25/24th Infantry in the Korean War. I don't know very much about where he was or what he did because he didn't talk much about it. I believe he was an MP for some time. He was a very proud veteran and I'd like his grand kids to know about his service to our country. He never got to see his grand kids. Thanks.

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Do you remember Benny Blais?

Comments: he was saved by holding on to bumper of jeep and draged out of snipers veiw? Is there anyone who knows more of the story?

Keywords: Benny was first paraplegic from korean conflict. wounded from sniper while trying to take refuge in tank.

H Co Mortars of 19th Reg, 24th Division

Comments: Looking for anyone that was in this company when the radio operator and 1st Lieutenant were killed by a land mine. I was a 1st gunner for 81 MM Mortars, and volunteered to be a Radio operater for the Forward Observer squad of this unit. As a Radio operater, I received a field promotion. There is no records of this and would like to hear from someone that will verify that action so that I may get my upgraded pay scale verified. Thanks Tpom

Keywords: Looking for anyone from "H" Co. Heavy Weapons, 81 mm Mortars . I was 1st gunner. from 19th Reg. 24th Taro Leaf.

Uniform available

Comments: An odd story - I attended the estate sale of a former grade school teacher of mine (Richard Helke) in Wadsworth, OH. His family, like many do, were just "clearing house" and getting rid of everything. I sell items on Ebay for extra income, and was there to see what I might find. I was very upset to see they were throwing away - in the garbage - a WWII/Korean War Army uniform. I asked them if it was a mistake, and didn't they want to keep it or donate it somewhere? They said they didn't know anything about it, so it meant nothing to them, and told me "take it if you want it". Well, I just couldn't let it go in the trash with yesterdays pizza.

I'm not sure if this uniform belonged to the Mr. Helke I knew, or if it was someone else in his family, or even used in teaching. When I looked up the patches and badges, I see that whoever owned it was a Sargeant in the Army 24th Division. It is decorated with ribbons for WWII Occupation service, United Nations service in Korea between 6/27/50 and 7/27/54, heroic service in Korea (w/two bronze stars), a silver star, and a purple heart. The uniform is complete, with shirt, jacket, pants, and blue silk cravat.

Before I go listing it for sale on Ebay, I thought I'd hunt around and see if anyone from the 24th, or from a family member of a 24th veteran, might want it. I'd like to see it get to a "home." Not sure why this is affecting a 34-year-old non-military woman this way, or why I've invested so much time into trying to figure it out, but it just got to me, seeing it there in the trash. Drop me an e-mail at auntdawnsattic@yahoo.com if you have information or are interested. Thanks and God Bless.

Keywords: 24th Division Richard Helke? uniform

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Info on PFC Clement Arthur Fort

Comments: PFC Clement Arthur Fort was my uncle. He served in Company K of the 21st Regiment of the 24th infantry division in WWII and died somewhere near Hollandia on on July 3, 1944 on New Guinea of wounds recieved in battle. I would like to find out more about the circumstances of his demise.

Keywords: Bud, Hollandia, Casualties, July 3, operation reckless,

Sargent Dare

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Keywords: Anyone requesting information concerning Sgt. Dare 34th Inf Regt 1950 Please contact me. Have information and snap shot of Sgt. Dare, who was a friend of mine.

Co. G, 19th Inf Reg, 24th Div

Comments: We are working on a film documentary of ND's most decorated soldier, M/Sgt Woodrow Keeble -- also known as Woody or Chief. Big guy, very strong, a member of the Sioux tribe of North/South Dakota.

We are searching for people who served or knew Keeble or have photographs of him. He served in WWII in the South Pacific, starting at Guadalcanal. Re-entered service in 1950 and fought in Korea with Co. G, 19th Inf Regt, 24th ID. Led 1st Platoon in Operation Nomad. Silver Star at Hill 585, on or about Oct 15-18, 1951. Distinguished Service Cross on Oct 20, 1951 at Hill 770 for leading 3 platoons, then single-handedly taking out three pillboxes on above hillside. Mst Sgt Keeble was twice recommended for the MOH for this action, but the paperwork was twice lost.

The family continues to seek this honor for him. Please, if you have any information, contact me.

Merry Helm North Dakota PUblic Radio

Keywords: Hill 585, Hill 770, Chief, operation nomad, Keeble, Sagami, Woody

Looking for former members

Comments: was a member of the 59th Ord Gp, 16th Ord Co, Det "D" in Masan during 1954/55 and would really enjoy hearing from any old buddies who might stumble across this korean@always-online.com GOD BLESS

Keywords: Woody, Baked Bean Doherty, Norm Grossnikel, Brooklyn Joe Kelly, Paul Munz

Looking For Buddies

Comments: Looking for buddies that served in Fox Company From May 1953 in Camp Fuji,Japan and air lifted to Korea June 30,1953 to October 1954. Guarded U.S Stockade in Pusan and Chinese P.O.W. and guarded a tungsten mine and trained in Yangu Valley.

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Albert B. Garcia Co.

Comments: Lookin for Buddies who served with my father.

Keywords: Albert B. Garcia Company K, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Div. 1951 - 1952