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.

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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

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.

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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

Did you know my dad Joseph Gagnon

Comments: I would love to speak to anyone who knew my father. He was sent to korea at the beginning of the hostilites. He had the nickname (Speedbag). I would like to know what he was like, I know he was funny cause he always made me laugh but thats all I remember. He received 4 purple hearts, a distinguised service cross and a silver star, I would like to know what he got these medals for. I know that his cousin Rene Gagnon was on of the 6 men to raise the flag on Iwo Jima, but even he has passed away.

Keywords: Joseph Gagnon 21st inf reg 24th inf div, hour glass patch on his left sleeve in a picture in japan when he was probably 19 or so.

lives near me

Comments: he cant find his dd214 was born aug. 12 1927 was ihe is a close friend of mine n korea 1950 1951 with a morter company.he is a close friend of mine .another friend was with 187 airborn div, made 3 combat jumps 1950 to 1952 name of al. lives near me . has purple heart also

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SECT 1. BATT. C, 13TH FIELD ART BATT., 19TH REG COMBAT TEAM, 24 TH DIV. COMPANY K

Comments: JUST FYI and hope to recieve Information on anyone that may have served with my Father. A letter sent to Olen E. Noble (aka-Bud) from Lt. Ralph R. Balestrieri (from New Jersey) in 1981.

Dear Bud, This is a personal commendation for your actions in Korea while assigned as Recon Sergeant, forward observer, section 1 Battery C, 13th Field Artilliry Battalion, 19th Regiment Combat Team, 24th Infantry Divsion.

While attached to Company K on two separate ocassions, during the month of April, during very heavy fighting of eraly 1951 you performed above and beyond the call of duty. Your courage and quick thinking helped considerably in holding company K together on both occassions. You certainly deserve and earned a medal for each occassion, but unfortunetly circumstances did not allow me to put you in for one at the time. I, and no doubt others, remember and appreciate your service.

The Lt. sent a personal gift to my father in place of his error in not sending a commendation in for him.

Dad never spoke much about his service in WWII or Korea.

I would like to know more about this battle or events if anyone could help. I know there was an article written at the time (Stars & Stripes News) about a Company K that was thought to have been wiped out but reappeared and survived a large attack in April 1951. I hope others may benefit from this information I have passed on. Thank You and God Bless You All.

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Korean KIA

Comments: WOJG Bruce Benton Langfitt was a member of the 24th Div. at the outset of the Korean War. I am not sure of the Reg. but think it was the 19th reg. and most likely attached to an Artilary Unit.

He was reported KIA in July of 1950 but I am unable to find his name listed under the 24th Div. Casualty list ( all units). Does anyone the surved with the 24th Div. remember anything about WOJG Langfitt....his unit, where he was killed, was he captured??? I served in Korea with the 2nd Div. and know how records can get mixed up. I was captured May of 1951 and my family got bits and pieces of info but never received confirmation I was still alive until May of 1953.

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Korea July 4 1950-Aug 7 1951

Comments: These are the words written in our Family Bible. My Dad rarely speaks of his experiences in the war. But from what he did say he was in communications and went across enemy lines to set up communication lines . If anyone served with my Dad and remembers him please let him know. He wonders about you all the time wondering who is alive and who never made it. He would love hearing from any of you.He has an emptiness in his heart for those who know what he knows but can't talk about it and don't have to talk about it because you know.Hoping to hear from anyone. He was also in Japan on R&R.

Keywords: entered combat in Korea July 4, 1950 with 24th infantry division. Left Korea August 7,1951. Arrived back in USA August 24, 1951.

Thomas W. McDonald

Comments: Looking for info on my father during the Korean war. Recently deceased, looking to learn more about his army days.

Thanks.

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Looking for my dad's army buddy

Comments: My dad and his friend was known as Barnes and Bailey circus. The friend of my dad was Edward barnes . I would love to reunit them they both are in tghe 70's.We live in kentucky and Barnes was from Okahoma. Please E-Mail me at countyr_woman_1960@yahoo.com

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