Sgt. Joseph C. Warren Jr.

Comments: My great grandfather Joe Warren was in the 2nd infantry, 2nd recon. He was on the USS Cust when it went ass over end. He fought all the way to valentines day 1951 when he was shot stripped of his belongings and left to die. He did survive and is still alive today. He was best friends with Charles Turner who received the MOH. Charles Turner was shot while on the tank MG when he was shot he yelled for help, SGT.Warren went over to help, he pulled him off the tank and Warren put his legs on either side of him keeping him down and went looking for the bullet, it was in meaty part of his thigh. While Sgt.Warren went to grab a cig for Turner, Turner was shot out from underneath Sgt.warren.

Joe Warren is still alive and well if anyone wants me to ask a question just email or call me(only call around 6pm est no earlier!) I also have an interview with him if you would like to hear it.

Keywords: Sgt. Warren, Mortar,2nd recon

Army Buddie

Comments: last saw him in L.A 1952

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lost recon unit

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Keywords: i am try to find some info on my dads unit, i have trided , but cant find.he seved two years in korae. from 1950 1952. his unit ,company a 91st armorded cavalry recon bn. thank you.

lost recon unit

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Keywords: i am try to find some info on my dads unit, i have trided , but cant find.he seved two years in korae. from 1950 1952. his unit ,company a 91st armorded cavalry recon bn. thank you.

What happened to them on Valentines day

Comments: My grandfather, Anton Botek Jr., was KIA on that day. I was lucky to be able to speak with the man who helped bring his body back home. From what he told me, the unit was moving enmas and was ambushed and cut off. The recon unit was almost completly wiped out as tehy walked into teh waiting ambush. The Koreans cut off the retreat route as well. I found a detailed description of the battle online some years ago, but lost the link.

I know it is not much but it is something.

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Information about Frank A Womack

Comments: I am a reporter trying to find information on the life of Korean War Veteran Frank A. Womack of Chicago. He died alone in 2000 and was buried in 2001 as an indigent in the county plot - an unmarked, mass grave site. In the course of working on another story, I discovered Mr. Womack was a veteran. I told the VA, and Mr. Womack's body was exhumed. Later in 2001, he was reburied - this time, with honors, at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. I have some basic information about him, but I am trying to find other veterans who knew him. Could you please point me in the right direction? I know he was injured in Feb. 1951 and received the Purple Heart. He served in the 2nd Infantry Division, ARC RECON CO. I'd really appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you.

Keywords: Womack, Purple Heart, Chicago, 2nd Infantry Division, ARC RECON CO

Information on Frank A. Womack

Comments: I am a reporter trying to find information on the life of Korean War Veteran Frank A. Womack of Chicago. He died alone in 2000 and was buried in 2001 as an indigent in the county plot - an unmarked, mass grave site. In the course of working on another story, I discovered Mr. Womack was a veteran. I told the VA, and Mr. Womack's body was exhumed. Later in 2001, he was reburied - this time, with honors, at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. I have some basic information about him, but I am trying to find other veterans who knew him. Could you please point me in the right direction? I know he was injured in Feb. 1951 and received the Purple Heart. He served in the 2nd Infantry Division, ARC RECON CO. I'd really appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you.

Keywords: Womack, Purple Heart, Chicago, 2nd Infantry Division, ARC RECON CO

Information about Robert Haviland

Comments: Hello, I am looking for any information about the 2nd recon company of the 2nd infantry division from May of 1951 Through March of 1952. My father, Robert Haviland, was with the second Recon during this time frame. Any information about what the 2nd recon was doing in that time frame and where they were etc. would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

Keywords: Bloody Ridge Heartbreak Ridge 2nd Recon Company

looking for info on my dad

Comments: I'm looking for any information or anyone who knew my dad during his service. He was a tank driver and a medic in the 2nd recon 2nd division. His name was Arthur Razo. He passed away a couple days ago 4/25 and I'm writing his eulogy and need info...I know next to nothing about his service as he very rarely ever spoke about it...all I know is that he received a bronze star for an incident where he was giving cover fire in his tank to try and help the others in the tank to escape...for what I understand he is the only one who made it out...he also received a bronze star for saving his LT who had been shot near a Korean camp...

any info would be appreciated....

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ammo truck driver 1950, 1951

Comments: My father has served in 2nd Recon Company during the years of 1950 to 1951. During his time there he drove a ammo truck for the first 6 months (nickname was Nick) Later my father was promoted to platoon Sgt, replacing Sgt Clarence Parker, who returned to Fort Lewis on family emergency. Some of the people he remembers are Les Lisson who recently passed away, Joe Lapoon (from porterville) Please contact my father if you remember him. Or send me a E-mail Thank you.

Keywords: Former Ammo truck driver looking for soldier buddies still out there.

February 14, 1951 - Dad was there.

Comments: My father was serving as a medic on Valentine's Day 1951. Most of the 2nd Recon Company was wiped out that day. My Dad received a Silver Star for helping rescue the wounded. My father has passed away. I retired from the Army including two tours in Korea. I was just curious for more information on what happened that day. As with many in that "greatest generation" Dad kept it mostly to himself. Best wishes to all who still survive and in remembrance of those who served.

Keywords: 2nd Recon Co, 2nd Inf Div John Pierce, Medical Aidman Chaum-ni 14 February 1951 Chuam-ni 14 February 1951

Hell on Wheels Korea

Comments: My dad has passed away but I remember him telling me about the retreat from China and the Iron Triangle.

Did anyone know Richard Ford Mariner. He went from Captian to Private a few times. LOL

Keywords: Tanks, Rice Wine, friends

change e-mail address

Comments: new email address

Keywords: Major Jack T Young and cpl. Roy Stunbough.

Sgt. John Michael Fuore

Comments: Sgt. John M. Fuore would have been my great-uncle. He served in the 2nd Ar. Recon Co of the 2nd Infantry Div and was killed on February 14th, 1951, as he awaited orders to return home to visit his dying mother in Massachusetts. Anyone who served with John and has any photos or letters or memories to share, I would love to hear from you. Thanks!

Keywords: Sgt. John M. Fuore, 2nd Recon Co. 2nd Infantry Div. KIA February 14, 1951

Cpl. Melvin G. Gilmore, MIA 14 Feb 51

Comments: My father, Cpl. Melvin G. Gilmore, was an Armored Crew Member on M-24 Chaffee tanks with the 2nd Recon. Co, 2nd Inf. Div. He shipped out for Korea in July 1950 and was listed MIA on 15 Feb 51 after the Battle of Chipyong-ni. The 2nd Recon. Co. was annihilated at the village of Chuam-ni on the morning of 14 Feb 51. His remains were never found, but he was later promoted SGT in May 53 and declared dead on 31 Dec 53.

The only correspondence I have from him was a Special Services letter written to my mother (his ex-wife) from Seoul dated 21 Dec 50. He mentioned "pulling back, but not from the enemy", and how much he wanted to get out of Korea and back to Tacoma, WA, and, I assume, his current wife. His tone in the letter was very "down".

I am seeking anyone who might have known him. I am his son from his first marriage. He later married a gal named Reva Mitchell from Tacoma, WA on 24 Jun 50, the day before the North invaded South Korea, and just a few weeks before he shipped out for Korea with the 2 I.D. They had no children. Because I am his only son, I was able to attend college under his G.I. Bill and through a Veterans Administration scholarship. I enlisted in the USAF after college and served as a transport pilot from Vietnam thru the Gulf War.

I discovered his family in California in 1979, but they know very little about him. I would be grateful for any information that would fill in the gaps for me.

Thanks!

Keywords: Mel Gilmore, Armored Crew Member, 2nd Recon. Co., Chipyong-ni, Wonju Shoot, Chuam-ni

Eugene R Niemiec

Comments: I am looking for information on my Step-father Eugene (gene-gino-eug)Niemiec. all we know is the following a Pv2 armored branch in Unit-2nd Division 2nd Inf Div Type of unit ARC Recon co..I believe he was at Heartbreak Ridge. We know he was seriously wounded in action by a missle on Sept. 19, 1951 in North Korea But was returned to duty(far East Command. We are looking for anyone who knew him. We found out he pasted away in 1988. My husband just needs to get to know his dad a bit...thank you and god bless

Keywords: pv2 North Korea 1951

Ivanhoe Security Force

Comments: I am interested in any word about the whereabouts or status of Major Young who headed up the Ivanhoe Security Force. I was attached to the Force for about three months in Nov '50 to Jan '50 after my arrival from the 29th Inf in Okinawa.

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Fate of 1st LT Phil DeShaw

Comments: My first wife's father, 1st LT. Phil DeShaw was KIA during the fierce Chinese assaults on the nearly encircled 2D RECON company, 2nd Infantry Division in the Hwachon Resevoir battle of 2/11-2/15 1951. Any information from surviving vets regarding LT DeShaw's fate would be gratefully appreciated by Cecelia and myself. I served for 8 years in the US Navy with in-country time, RVN, 1970-1978, honorably discharged as a CTM1.

Thanks and God bless you all,

Respectfully, Bruce Lorenc

Keywords: LT Phillip Edward DeShaw 2d Recon Company Hwachon resevoir KIA 2/14/51

Eugene R Niemiec

Comments: I am looking for information on my father-in-law..I dont even know where to begin..He was in North Korea and was hurt by a missle on Sept. 19, 1951..he was 17 at the time..we found that he was returned to duty..but were told he had a metal plate in his head....We are looking for anyone that may have known him....my husband doesnt have much information and the family is no help....my husband only has one picture of him,so if anyone has or knows how we can obtain some please let me know...we have just dont know much about him so if anyone has any stories or information both good or bad please let me know...Thank you!

Keywords: possible nickname-gene We were told he was at Heartbreak Ridge

What happened to Kenneth Clemons

Comments: Does anyone know anything about Kenneth "Kenny" Dean Clemons who was in the Korean War? The last we heard from him was a letter he wrote to us from Hokkoado, Japan on July 12, 1950. He had asked to be transferred to Korea and was awaiting an answer. We never heard anything from him again. We just want to know something (anything) about what happened to him. Or, did any of you know him? Even the smallest of inforation will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Keywords: Kenneth "Kenny" Dean Clemons

Is anybody out there

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2 ID 2 Recon CO Jan 51- Dec 51

Comments: Interested in finding any people who were in the unit at the same time as I, and if any are going to the division reunion in Perioa, Illinois this coming July, 2001.

Keywords: Joseph "FLIP" Sanfilippo

SFC Charles W. Turner - MOH Recipient

Comments: I am seeking information on the location of family members of Charles W. Turner, on behalf of the American Legion Committee at the Veterans Home of CA, Chula Vista. My purpose in seeking this information is because the committee mentioned is naming thier Post at the Vet. HOme of CA, Chula Vista after SFC Charles W. Turner. I am assisting the Veterans/Residents in hope of making contact with the family of SFC Turner, in order to obtain permission to name the post after him. If anyone can help me obtain this information I appreciate it, also appreciate hearing from anyone that served with Sergeant Turner and/or has information that may be added to what we have. At this point I have the info listed on the Korean War Memorial website about Sergeant Turner. I would also like to obtain any photos of SFC Turner & his unit that may be available. Thank you, Rose

Keywords: SFC Charles W. Turner, Medal Of Honor Recipient - KIA 9/1/50

MISSING PHOTOS-PYONGYNG-10-91-1950

Comments: I came across a photo titled "G.I. prisoners rescued at pyongyang" in time magazine page 36, 10-30-1950.associated press photo. I, pfc. Roy Stumbough (KIA 2-14-51) and Major Jack T. Young found these 3 military people when we were driving down the streets of Pyongyang. We came across the river on a makeshift bridge well before any other troops had arrived, thus we were thr first U.S. personnel in Pyongyang. Major Young was in charge of the IVANHOE SECURITY FORCE that policed Pyongyang. Myself and Stumbough were assigned to major Young by Major General Keiser, 2nd inf div CO. I would sure like to find out who took this photo because there were 4 war correspondents taken pictures and some of these photos show all of us.

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