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Entry: 80928 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	I REMEMBER THE 279TH
THOMAS RYAN wrote on November 7, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SPRINGFIELD OR UNIT: CO, H, 19TH OF THE 24TH SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Up and back 3 times last time woke up paralyzed, Finally got to the CO tent, They tagged me ans sent to a MASH Unit and then to the 279th Hospital Took them 2 months to figure out my problem. Sent me back to Army-Navy in HotSprings. Was completely paralyzed by then, Spent 9 more months in there and finally mustard out with a Permanent disability. Lots of stories to tell. Keywords: KOREA; Basics in Hawaii, then went into the Hawaiian 24th Taro Leaf division and over to Pusan, Gen Black the ship. Have 3 battle stars Was a #1 gunner for an 81 Mortar, Then voluntered for a radio operator. Wound up as a Forward Observer. Not a good time. too many losses. Met a Movie star while there woo woo wished I could remember her name, Getting senile at 80years

Entry: 79358 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	ARMY 7TH CAV
RENE GONZALEZ SR. wrote on June 18, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SAN MARCOS CA UNIT: CHARLIE COMPANY 60MM MOTOR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Wounded on hill 200 nov 6 1951, after I made it to the MLR, I was taged and sent to a mash unit, given a morpine shot and transported to train... off at Yungdonpo where I had my first surgery... on the 9th I was flown to the 279th gen hospital in Osaka,Japan, I had 2 more surgerys...On Dec 6, flown to the states via Hon HAW on Dec 7...On Dec 13, after leaving Travis AF, flown to Madigan Army hosp on the Ft. Lewis Base, Tacoma, WA...Trans to Letterman Army hosp in Sa Francisco, was med discharged in May 52 from Letterman. Keywords: Hill 200 and 199 outpost

Entry: 78192 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	OSAKA ARMY HOSPITAL
DAVID BLOOM wrote on March 14, 2011 CITY AND STATE: TAMARAC FL UNIT: ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Barely remember the name of the unit. I myself was not a medic but worked in the administrative offices of the hospital. I felt I was permanent cadre - even though I didn't spend much time there. Keywords: i was stationed at the Osaka Army Hospital from about November 1951 until approx May 1952 at which time i was sent back to New Jersey to be mustered out after Pres. Truman allowed anyone with 33 months of active duty to be discharged.

Entry: 77153 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL
WILLIAM DEVLIN wrote on December 17, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My aunt, 1st Lt. Mary T.Devlin ANC (deceased), served in FECOM from Feb. '51 to Dec. '52 with the 279th GH, 382d GH, 3rd Field Hosp. and 21st Evac Hosp. Most of her Army records were destroyed in the MPRC fire and our family records were also destroyed in a fire. As one of her only surviving family members I would like to memorialize her service to our country for the family and would appreciate any first hand recollections and or photographs that can be shared. Keywords:

Entry: 71473 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	INFO REQUEST
PAUL ZIKA SR. wrote on September 1, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LANASTER NY UNIT: C CO. 2ND ENGR. COMBAT BN, 2ND INF. DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 71472 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	INFO REQUEST
PAUL ZIKA SR. wrote on September 1, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LANASTER NY UNIT: C CO. 2ND ENGR. COMBAT BN, 2ND INF. DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 61220 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	279TH GEN HOSP
BOBBY J. VAUGHN wrote on June 5, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: A CO, 5TH CAV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Spent 2 months as a patient at 279th, Oct 51 to Dec 51.Went from there to Nara for rehab then back to A co. 1st Cav had been pulled from Korea to Hokkaido, Japan. I remember the fast train from Sugimotojo to Osaka.Went to Osaka on crutches.Long time ago. I was 18 then, 74 now. God has been good to me. Keywords: Hill 346, A co, 5th Cav.

Entry: 54429 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL
CHUCK WALLING SR. wrote on December 1, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SOUTHPORT NC UNIT: 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 53620 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	MARINES AT CAMP SAKAI 1953
JOE CULLEN wrote on October 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: MILFORD CT UNIT: 9TH MARINES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: looking for marines that were stationed at camp sakai ,names pictures etc, Keywords:

Entry: 51872 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	278 RCT 1953-1955
SALVATORE PELLEGRINO wrote on July 5, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 278 RCT 1953-1955 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 50515 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	CAMP ZAMA
JOHN MARR wrote on April 29, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I was born at Camp Zama Hospital in september, 1957. I am very interested in learning about the camp. I noticed that the Govenor of Guam was born in October, 1957 at the same hospital. Keywords:

Entry: 49711 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL
LEO HENSON wrote on March 22, 2005 CITY AND STATE: PRATTVILLE AL UNIT: 25TH QM CO 25TH INF DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I was station at Kanaoka with the 25th Div. just before the Koarea war .

Entry: 49250 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	LOOKING FOR PHOTOS OF HOSPITAL CAMP ZAMA
RAYMOND FELKER wrote on February 27, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My son was born at the Army Hospital Camp Zama on 12 Dec 1956. I am collecting photos of my Navy career for a life story I'm preparing for my children and need a picture of the hospital. Appreciat any help. Ray Felker Keywords:

Entry: 41411 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	279TH GEN HOSPITAL CAMP SAKAI JAPAN
EDWARD EVANKO wrote on March 1, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SEASIDE CA UNIT: RETIRED SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I deployed with the 279th General hospital from Fitzsimmons Army Hospital Aurora, CO to Camp Sakai Japan in Jan 1951 and served until Dec 1953. Returned to Osaka Japan in 1970 to view Expo 70. Because of time constraint, was unable to travel to Camp Sakai area (Sugimotocho Station). Returning to Osaka o/a Apr 6 2004 and will attempt travel to Sugimotocho and Kanaoka Bks (home 382nd Gen Hosp). Would like to hear from former members of the 279th both while at Fitz and Sakai. Best Wishes to all. Ed Keywords: The 279th GH

Entry: 39178 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	WEDDING AT 279TH
CLYDE TRUEAX JR. wrote on December 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FITZWILLIAM NH UNIT: EASY CO., 2ND BTN, 1ST MARINE DIV,, USMC SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Interested in communicating with anyone who attended my wedding to Red Cross Hospital Worker, Faith, 23 November 1953, at the hospital chapel, 279th General Hospital. There were a number of patients at the wedding, and since all records seem to have disappeared, am greatly interested in first-hand witnesses who can verify. Happy holidays to all. Keywords:

Entry: 39177 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	WEDDING AT 279TH
CLYDE TRUEAX JR. wrote on December 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FITZWILLIAM NH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 39176 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	WEDDING AT 279TH
CLYDE TRUEAX JR. wrote on December 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FITZWILLIAM NH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 38881 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	SAM SANDS
ANNA SANDS wrote on December 2, 2003 CITY AND STATE: WAVERLY IA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather Samuel H. Sands served in the Korean War. For a Christmas Present I am putting together a scrapbook about the Korean War. He has some pictures and I have also gotten some information off of the internet. Does anyone know my grandfather? Or is anyone that served in this war willing to give me some basic information about your time served to help me with my project. Thanks very much. Keywords: On most of the pictures HILL 281 is written on the back of them. If this means anything to anyone.

Entry: 30314 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	KOREA VET. WIFE AND CHILD
N. DEAN wrote on December 10, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PULASKI TN UNIT: 11THAIRBRORNE AND 10258MARINECO. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 21419 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	OCTOBER 1952 TO JULY 1953.
RAYMOND (RAY) DORULLA wrote on December 11, 2001 CITY AND STATE: VALPARAISO IN UNIT: 7TH DIV. 32END REG. EASY CO. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was there from October 1952 to July 1953. Drove a Jeep for Col. Royal R. Taylor 32 Reg. 2end Bat. Commander. Keywords: Baldy, Porkchop, Erie, arsonal

Entry: 17492 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS
ANTONIO VARGAS wrote on June 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: EL PASO TX UNIT: 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I worked with doctors and nurses aswell as enlisted personnel. Keywords: I am trying to find friends that served with me in the 279th from Jan. '51 to Jan. '52. Please email me with any information.

Entry: 11825 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	WANTING INFORMATION ON HELPING A KOREAN WAR VET'S WIDOW.
JAMES TODD HUBER wrote on September 18, 2000 CITY AND STATE: WOODRIDGE IL UNIT: NOT A VET, JUST A FRIEND OF A VET'S WIDOW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I live in an apartment complex where I have met a lovely woman who is a widow of a Korean War veteran. She has received a letter about a year ago promising her a monthly check to help support her since it was a war related disease/cancer that took his life. However, a full two years has passed and she has not received any money. What can she do to claim this. Are there people she can contact? Organizations? Etc. I am contacting you because she cannot even afford a telephone service. Please help us. Thankyou. Keywords: Friends of widow's vet

Entry: 9135 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	CARL LESTON STRICKLIN
CARL LESTON STRICKLIN wrote on June 2, 2000 CITY AND STATE: JONESBORO AR UNIT: 279TH MEDICAL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 279TH MEDICAL Keywords: osoka japan 279th medical general hospital

Entry: 4829 279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL	BERNATONIS, FRANK P. - BRONZE STAR
HELEN BERNATONIS wrote on November 13, 1999 CITY AND STATE: SUNRISE FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: DID YOU KNOW MY DAD - FRANK P. BERNATONIS - IN 279TH - 45TH DIV - RECEIVED BRONZE STAR FOR MED. CO. THANKS, HELEN HAVE 3 PICTURES OF HIM WITH FRIENDS Keywords:

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