caves, tunnels, bunkers and undergrounds

Comments: I am a retired Air Force member conducting research on the tunnels, caves, bunkers, undergrounds, industries, rail lines, etc, that might have been encountered by U.S. Military personnel as they moved through Hamhung, Chongjin, Kapsan, Sachang, Unsan, Wonsan, or any other areas of North Korea. I would like to correspond with any one that might have any information or photographs on the above subjects. I have located some information in books and other publications, but overall very little. Would appreciate any assistance that can be given. Thankyou

Keywords: Hamhung, Chongjin, Kapsan, Sachang, Unsan, Wonsan, tunnels, caves, bunkers, undergrounds, industries, rail lines

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION

Comments: I am looking for any soldiers from the 7th CAV that served with my Uncle, Albert Seabrook. My uncle was killed on October 5th 1951. My father and the family have never been able to find outhow he died. The US Army did not provide that information, Just a western union saying he was killed in combat operations.

I am currently in Iraq and I was able to talk with a unit historian from the cav when they were in country. The unit historian was able to find some basic information on my uncle. I would like to help my father find out any information on my uncle.

I look forward to any help that you may be able to provide to me.

Thank You

SFC Nathan A. Seabrook

Keywords: Seabrook North Korean Sector CV DIV REGT INF Unit 0007

lookingforpeaplewhoservedwithmyfather

Comments: anyone with any photoes or storys to share about estel burlington also know as pete would really like to hear from you i have a few letters one has 31st inf unit 3 and the other32nd tk .bn.c.c.b.3rd armed division the letters are dated from 1947-1953 your information will be greatly appreciated thank you all so much

Keywords: dusty or whistling pete

Sept 51 to Aug 52 31st,F & 3rd Bat Hdqtr

Comments: Joined Fox Co, rifleman, rifle squad approx Sept 1951. Ended up in MASH hospital. Sent to Signal school to learn morse code 16 wpm or return to front line. (I learned!) Was transfered to 3rd Bat Hdqrs Co. Became radio repairman (always willing to trade my beer rations for coke). Bell & I hit the ditch when a quad 50 opened up as the jeep passed their position, funny (no). Sgt Strakes bawled out a 2-star General for disturbing his sleep. The Gen made sure he got the Comm supplies he needed!Memory is spotty, I regret knowing so many but can't remember their names.

Keywords: Heartbreak, Mortar Junction, Inje, Hwatchung Rsvr, Chun Chon radio school, Kumwha Valley, Pork Chop Hill, Clarence Bell - Jeep Driver, Sgt Strakes, Commo Sgt 3rd Bat, Gen. L.L. Lemnitzer visit

lookingforpeaplewhoservedwithmyfather

Comments: my fathers mame was estel burlington also known as peteihave very few letters that he wrote but they are dated from 1947 to1953 im sure theres more just cant find theme any one with information please contact me oneletter has cod''32nd tk bn .c.c.b3rd armed division thank you for much

Keywords: 31stinfdiv unit3iknowhewasininchoin

SGT Henry Leenstra

Comments: Interested in finding out any info concerning my older brother SGT Hank Leenstra's service in Korea 1950-1951. He was KIA October 1951 at Heartbreak Ridge. He was a machine gunner assigned to HQ Company. Army says it has no info on awards, etc., due to records fire. Would like to provide his 9 surviving siblings with any info on his service and/or circumstances of KIA.

Keywords: Leenstra, Hq Co, Heartbreak Ridge, machine gunner, Chosin, Yalu, KIA Heartbreak Ridge Oct 1951

Timeline of 2d Battalion 31st Infantry Sep 1950

Comments: My uncle, 1st Lt Donald Engh, was killed in battle 27 Sep 1950 in Korea while a member of the 2d Btn, 31st Infantry. I'm interested in learning more about the activity of his unit during the time before and at the time of his death.

Keywords: Donald Engh, 31st Infantry, 2nd Btn, September 1950

KOREAN--COMP.K-31ST INF.-3RD BATT. 7TH DIV.

Comments: MELVIN EUGENE WOLFE--JUST WANTED TO POST THE INFORMATION I FOUND ON MY UNCLE.ANY INFORMATION ON HIM I WOULD BE GRATEFUL.MIA DEC 12 1950. LIVED IN SAN DIEGO. HAVE A WRITE UP ON RITES OF WAR DEAD HELD AT SAN DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL.BESIDES MELVINS NAME THERE IS GEORGE C. PIERCE--RICHARD D. SCHNEIDER--LOWELL C. SWEET--ROBERT VICALDO.CLIPPING DATE MAY 27 1954.I AM HES NEICE.THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO FOUGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY.LINDA

Keywords: COMP.K--3RD BATTALION--31ST INFANTRY--7TH DIVISION-MIA IN 12-12-1950 MELVIN EUGENE WOLFE

HVY MTR CO 31ST INF REG 7 INF DIV

Comments: My uncle was finally brought home thru DNA. All immediate family members are deceased and I am interested to find anyone who knew my uncle, that I never met. He was only 19. I have no info as to the area or what battle he was lost in, what company or unit he was in. Any info would be a help as I am trying to put together a history on Uncle Steve.All I do have is his military picture and medals. God Bless All Who Serve.

Keywords: Steve Lucas MIA 11-50 North Korea

John Robinson

Comments: Looking for friends of my dads. 31st I think he was in E or C co.

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MELVIN EUGENE WOLFE

Comments: I WANT TO BRING HIM HOME WHERE IS HE

Keywords: LOOKING FOR HELP TO FIND OUT WHERE MY UNCLE MELVIN WAS MISSING IN KOREA, ON DEC 12 1950.MIA

31st Regiment, 3rd Battalion, HDQ Company, Chosin, Korea, 1950

Comments: My Dad, William (Bill) Amen, was at the Chosin. I am looking for anyone who knew him. He had served in World War II, in the Pacific, so he was older in Korea (38) than most of the men. He was from Colorado. He got out of Chosin with a group of about 18 men. They passed through a village, at dawn, while the village slept. Once they were in the high ground, looking down on the village, they heard shouts and gunfire. When they looked back, another group of GIs were being gunned down. The village had awakened, by this time, and killed the American soldiers. In my Dad's group, there was also a young GI, who crawled away from the group, when they had stopped to rest, and pulled a pin out of a grenade, killing himself. His feet were frostbitten. I am looking for anyone who may have known my Dad. He's been gone for almost 20 years.

Keywords: 31st Regiment, 3rd Battalion, Headquarters Company, Chosin, Korea, 1950.

Looking for those who knew Windell Vickery

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may remember 1st Lt. Windell W. Vickery. He was with K Co., 3 Batt. 31st Inf. Reg. 7th Inf. Div. He was wounded in the head on June 4, 1951. He received the Silver Star along with numerous other awards. We have an article from his hometown newspaper (Bear Creek, AL) copying a press release from the Army stating that Mr. Vickery had been awarded the DSC for his actions in Korea. This is the only info we have on this honor. Mr. Vickery died in 2001, but his widow would like to pursue this if he is indeed eligible. If you knew him, please contact me.

Keywords: Looking for anyone who knew 1st Lt. Windell W. Vickery, K Co. 3rd Batt. 31st Inf. Reg. 7th Inf. Div.

31ST REGIMENT AT HEARTBREAKRIDGE IN 1951

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Keywords: Heartbreakridge , Able Company A , Commander of 3rd Platoon

Pro Patria

Comments: My name is doughboy and was 3rd Platoon Charlie Company 1st Bn 31st Infantry Mechanized 2nd Infantry Division Camp Greaves 1975 and around June 1976 our unit was moved to Camp Casey and have earned the Imjin Scout Award while stationed at Camp Greaves and at the time was (and I am proud of this part) the only 17 year old Grunt serving on the Z. I was 3rd Squad 90mm Gunner and if anyone was at a live fire exercise at Surgarloaf when I hit a drum with my 90mm all the way across the valley in the impact area. I like this, I remember more n more everytime I come back here. Pro Patria doughboy

Keywords: Camp Greaves

Looking for my platoon sergeant E Cp 1953

Comments: I'm looking for George Carmona who was my platoon sergeant in E company in January 1953 in Korea.

Keywords: Operation SMACK

William (Bill) Pfander, Medic

Comments: My father, William (Bill) Pfander served in Korea from 1952 until 1953. He was a medic/litter bearer and I believe he was at Old Baldy. Dad was in the 31st Inf. Med.Co, 7th Div. Company E and F. He was shifted as needed. Dad is from Essex, Connecticut. I know he served with a man with the last name of Kelly. I have access to many pictures taken in Korea and at basic training. Dad was tall and very thin... still is. He is now 75 and has terminal colon cancer. I am trying to find anyone who may remember him. He did his best to patch up and save as many soldiers as he could. He still wakes up at night screaming from nightmares. His father and grandfather owned and operated a bakery and I know that boxes of cookies and cakes were often sent. Also, he had a pet falcon while he was serving. He was a carpenter by trade and built "substantial bunkers". The insignia patch he wore was an hourglass if that helps to identify his unit. Thanks for your help. Dad is just now starting to speak of what happened and what he saw. It has been eating him up for his whole life.

Keywords: Medic/litter bearer, Old Baldy

Bill Amen. 31st Regiment. Chosin. Korea.

Comments: I am writing a book about my Dad, William (Bill) Amen. He was at the Chosin. (Korea) Army. 31st Regiment, Headquarters Company. He was 38, and a veteran of WW II, Pacific. He was near Col Faith, when Faith was mortally wounded.

I am looking for anyone who served with my Dad and who remembers him. Very few got out from the Chosin. I honor all who served, then and now. I was born, when my Dad was at the Chosin.

Thanks to any and all information you may have.

Kathleen Wazny Port St Lucie, FL

Keywords: Korea, Chosin, 31st Regiment, 1950-1951, Col Faith

Service Co, 31st Inf. Regiment ,7th Inf.Div.

Comments: Would like to find anyone who served with me in "Hell" as we called it between 1954 thru 1956 .

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Melvin L. Handy, Co. M, 3rd Bn.

Comments: Looking for any type of information regarding my Uncle, Melvin L. Handy, MIA,12/12/50, Chosin. He was in Company M, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Anyone remember a Kenneth Henly who was Melvin's buddy?

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gunner 57 recoiless rifle

Comments: What happened to the colors How many were awarded?whatribbons were awarded Ihave my original C.I.B.

Keywords: went over on troopship ss marine adder returned on ssmarine serpent porkchop jane russell Donald caldwell personalfriend'

Harold Collins

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with an older cousin named Harold Collins. Harold died last week(5/7/05). He was a slender African American from Dayton, Ohio. He enlisted in 1951 and was wounded on March 23,1953. He was hospitalized at some point after that and was returned to duty. He was in the 31st Inf. Reg. and I believe may have been in heavy weapons. I am a six year veteran (Viet Nam Era)and would cherish the thought of knowing about him as a young man. I miss him sorely.

Keywords: Old Baldy, Pork Chop, 31st Inf. Regt. / 7th Inf. Div.

Thomas E. Dehm KIA 9/24/50

Comments: My uncle, Thomas E. Dehm, was KIA on Sep 24th,1950. If anyone has any information regarding him and his death please contact me. He served in the 31st Regiment of the 7th Infantry Division. He was born in Oswego, New York. Thank You! danomnite@yahoo.com

Keywords: Thyomas E. Dehm

E CO, GEORGE BROWN 1950-51

Comments: My dad served from 1950 to 1951 and was at Chosin reservoir. He found one buddy and would like to know if any others are still around. The names I mentioned are ones that are on the back of pictures him and Louis Portis took. He got to go and see Louis last month after 50 some years. He would really like to hear from any one that remembers him. His name is, George Brown. Thank-you and God bless.

Keywords: Looking for any of these names; Benson, Lt. Stores, Chandler, Youngquist,"Pappy", Armsrtong,Pittman, Rupe, Lt. Wombel, Walker, Kriebs, Dressler, Hendricks.

Comments: My name is Daemien O'Keeffe, I am a volunteer for JPAC (Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command). I am currently researching a members of the 31st, trying to locate family members. Many of you know about the DNA database, for those that don't, when remains are brought back and there are no means of identifying them, they rely on getting samples from relatives of the servicemembers, some of the men who are listed as KIA/MIA are extremly difficult to find info on so they ask for volunteers like me to find the family.

If you have any information on this individual at all, no matter how small, even a conversation or anything they mentioned about family.

PFC Billy J. Dodson Jefferson City, MO. Listed as MIA 12-DEC-50

Anything would help Thanks

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31st Inf Reg't Membership Chairman

Comments: I have all names and addresses of Korean War veterans who belong to the 31st Inf. Regiment Assocation. Please consider joining. Visit our web site http://www.31stinfantry.org, you can find and application to join us. Pro Patria

Keywords: was on Dale outpost westview . Lt Patterson was my CMDR.

Hunting Chuck Sipes

Comments:

Keywords: Hunting for First Sergeant Chuck Sipesm Mortar Co, 31 or 32 inf regt, 1951-52. We were on USNS Daniel I. Sultan, aug 51, Both Reservists, reenlisted RA at Camp Drake, Last met in December 25, 51. when several of my platoon was provided Xmas dinner.

C Co 1947

Comments: Looking for a roster of 31st Inf. 1947 Send To Bill Harkins Defroster@brightok.net This is seventh Divison.

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searching

Comments: have been searching for Bill Davis,or anyone who knew him.he arrived in Korea a while before I left in early July,1951.I lost his address but he was from the Chicago area or one of the suburbs. I am in posseson of several pictures which am sure his family would like to have. if they will contact me would be happy to send them. Russell Potter familyfarm@volfirst.net

Keywords: Inchon,Iwon,Chosin

COL Joe Clemmons

Comments: The purpose of this e-mail is to inquire as to the location or fate of a COL Joe Clemmons who was a DSC winner at Pork Chop Hill. I am not a member of the 31 RCT (former member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and 5th Infantry) so I apologize for inquiring into what I know is a brotherhood of warriors and is probably a private thing. I have a aging Viet Nam AF buddy who is looking for COL Clemmons as they served there together. Any info on the Colonel (then CPT) would be appreciated. By the way I admire your sacrifice and courage. Tom

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Pork Chop Hill

Comments: Looking for information on the March 23, 1953 battle at Pork Chop Hill, and particularly on Pvt Charles H. Long (L Co, 3 Bn, 31 Inf), missing in that battle, and Pvt Earnest E. Little (31 Inf, from Ohio), wounded on the same date. Does anyone know if Little is still alive?

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill, 31st Infantry, Earnest Little, Charles Long

1966-1968 looking to find anyone who knew my father Harod keech 1st 31stinfentry 7th division

Comments: looking to find anyone who knew my father or James Wehmeyer from sanantonio texas or Bob Murphy My father would like to speek to anyone who knew these great men. or do you know how i can find them thank you to all the vets and present military

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dad looking for buddies

Comments: my dad started talking about wishing he could find out about some of his buddies in the korean war 1952- 1953 is when he was there. His name is james pike from murfreesboro tennessee. Does anyone have any information about william mckinney who was from memphis tennessee my dad remembers he was a combat medic with 7th inf. 31st regiment. Also a jernigan from north carolina in this regiment and his friend nicknamed "red" from texas in co.M in 7th inf.

Keywords: 7th inf. 31st regiment, polar bears

HQ.HQ CO 31ST INFANTRY REGT

Comments: Looking for any information about my brother Bruno (Bruce) Ablondi who was KIA on June 2,1951 near the Hwachon Reservoir

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CALL ME F CO 1951 1952

Comments: don gagnon john swartz kenny howard micdilda

Keywords: hills 300 971 hartbreak ridge

K Co 9/50-4/51

Comments: still looking for members of K Co 3rdBn 31st Regt 7th Div (I believe it was) machinegun squad in the first plt The Plt Ldr was Lt McGuire (although current accounts show 1st Plt ldr was another name.) M/Sgt Schneider was Plt Sgt and Sgt Edgar Fay was Asst Plt Sgt. The squad members were Cpls' Bill Bailey and Bob Facteau; Pfc/Pvts' Billy Fanning,Ron Beckman, Sylvester Helding George Perry and myself, with two or three KATUSA whose names elude me. I was put in contact with Mr. Helding, but he wasn't talking, claimed he didn't know any of these men. Again does anyone know of these people...I surre would like to find out that someone besides me made it out of the resevoir. Accounts I have read indicate that there was only 1 Officer and 47 EM walked out of there got back to the Marines lines alive. Thanks for your time...ProPatria God Bless and STAY WARM

Keywords: Inchon Invasion Chosin Reseverior during the period Sept 1950 until April 1951

Need Photo of COLON CANDELARIO CARMELO US ARMY

Comments: I HAVB BEEN SEARCHING FOR MONTHS NOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS FOR THE INFO THAT PEOPLE EMAILED TO ME, BUT I AM STILL SEARCHING FOR MORE INFO ON MY GREAT UNCLE CARMELO CANDELARIO COLON I NOW HAVE THE BASIC INFO ABOUT HIM PLUS MORE HE WAS WOUNDED ON JULY 22, 1952 BY A MISSILE AND WAS TREATED AT PINES HOSPT. IN CHICAGO ILL. HIS MILITARY OCC. WAS 04745, AND WHEN HE DIED HE WAS LIVING IN ARECIBO PUERTO RICO THERE IS A COUPLE OF MORE DETAILS THAT OCCURED IN BETWEEN THE TIME HE ENLISTED TO THE ARMY TILL HE HAD A HONORABLE DISCHARGE. 1/22/51 TILL 1/31/53 WAS HIS ARMY CAREER. BUT WHAT I REALLY WANT I CANT SEEM TO FIND IS ANY KIND OF PHOTO OF HIM. I HAVE ASKED FAMILY BUT THATS A DEAD END SO IF ANYONE KNEW HIM, WAS IN THE SAME UNIT, HOSPITAL, FRIEND OF HIS, PHOTOS WOULD BE GREAT. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU AS WELL ON HOW MY UNCLES LIFE WAS. THANKS ONCE AGAIN JESSICA MORALES

Keywords: US ARMY CPL COLON CANDELARIO CARMELO US50103919 NORTH KOREA SECTOR 31ST INF REGT 7TH DIV INF REGT SERIOUSLY WOUNDED BY MISSILE. HOMELAND (ARECIBO PUERTO RICO) DOB 12/26/1925 -10/07/1999

Frank G. Vejar MIA 30 Nov 1950 7th Inf Div 31st Inf Rgt Company M

Comments: I live in Douglas, AZ I am the nephew of Sgt Frank G. Vejar who was in the 7th Inf Div 31st Inf Rgt Company M. My uncle was MIA on 30 November 1950 at Chosin. I am trying to find anyone that may have served with him and may have known him, and maybe witnessed the circumstances of his end. His mother is still alive at 93. I have the book "in Mortal Combat" by John Toland and will soon be getting the books by Roy Appleman. We are also in the process of giving DNA for remains and also I have requested his military record. I hope that maybe someone can put me in contact with any surviving members of Company M, or the 31st Rgt. My utmost respect and honor to all the great heroes that were there.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Regards, Mike Valdez

Keywords: Frank G. Vejar MIA 30 Nov 1950 7th Inf Div 31st Inf Rgt Company M

K Co

Comments:

Keywords: Like to hear from old buddys

1950-1951 E co George Brown

Comments: I am looiking for anyone who may have served with my father,then Cpl. George M. Brown from the 7th infantry, 31 regiment, 2nd bat. "E" company 3rd platoon 3rd squad. He would like to hear from anyone that may remember him.

Keywords: friends: Louis Portras and Sgt. Richard Krebbs

Fox Co. F Co. Frank Chester 2nd lt

Comments: Anyone know my dad???? Like so many others , would love too know more.. 7th Div. 31 Reg. F Company 2nd Lt. 51(52-53) He may know you....and want too talk. email me jefferychester@yahoo.com jeff@chesternet.net send pics here

Keywords: old baldy, Cyrus, Vara, Levin, (Kia)

Looking for information about my Dad and Triangle Hill

Comments: My Dad was Floyd Rathburn. He served in Korea in 1952. He fought at Triangle Hill with the 31st Regiment, 7th Division. He was wounded several times on October 14, 1952. I know he also played football in the Army for a few months before going forward. I have three boys (4, 6, and 7 years old) and would like to be able to tell them more about his service. He was like many who have served, in that he never talked much about it, but loved this country and was proud to have served. Any information about him or his unit would be greatly appreciated as he passed away several years ago without leaving much to go on. Thank you for your help and thanks to all who serve.

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7th Infantry Division-Chosin

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Keywords: Either 31st or 32nd

SAMUEL HOWARD GOATS MIA

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