People who knew Cpl. Earl Ketcham

Comments: I am doing a presentation on a battle during the Korean War, and I would love to do a presentation on a battle that my grandfather was in. He passed away when I was only 5 years old, so I was never told any of his stories. He was a light infantry weapons leader. He was wounded on 30 Oct. 1952.

Keywords: 31/7th Inf.

Info on William Sonnamaker KIA 4/17/53

Comments: Looking for information on a William Sonnamaker, killed in action 4/17/1953. You can e-mail me at kalani_m@netzero.net. Thank you.

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Looking for A Co 31st INF REGT 1957-58

Comments: Looking for some of my father's Army Buddies who served at Camp Casey in Apr 1957 to Aug 1958. His name is Ralph Merritt Sr.from Lucasville, Ohio.Please E Mail me at rickm175@aol.com

Keywords: Looking for A Co 1st RCT 31st REGT 7th INF DIV or others who served in Camp Casey in 1957-1958.

Fred Delle (Chicago) Company C

Comments: I am looking for any information regarding 31st infantry, 7th division, company C. My father is Fred (Frederick) Delle from Chicago. He served in Korea between 1950-1952. I welcome emails from anyone with any type of information. (Thank you for taking the time to read this posting!)

Keywords: Fred Delle, Frederick Delle, pork chop hill, 1950, 1951, 1952, company c, charlie company, c company 31st infantry

7th Division, 31st Infantry, Company C, '50-'52

Comments: What a great web site! I am looking for any information regarding 31st Infantry, 7th Division, Company C. My father is Fred (Frederick) Delle. He served in Korea between 1950 - 1952. I welcome emails from anyone with any type of information. (Thank you for taking the time to read this posting!)

Keywords: Fred Delle, Frederick Delle, pork chop hill, 1950, 1951, 1952, company c, charlie company, 31st infantry,

I CO 31 INF REG 7 INF DIV

Comments: My father L.C. Smith may have known him while in 25th Div., 27th Inf., Co H 1949-52 in Korea.

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ELWOOD TRUSLOW L COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION

Comments: I am looking for any information on my uncle, Elwood Truslow. Information I have is: November 29, 1950 he with 4 other cooks who were getting ready to cook breakfast when all five men were wounded. John Gibbs helped Elwood to the aid station and I don't have anymore information on him. Later a convoy of trucks were taking the wounded down a ridge and all trucks were blown up. Could Elwood have been on one of these trucks? He was in the L Company, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He had been in Japan just before getting to North Korea. He was from Virginia. Maybe someone can remember him when he was in the aid station.

Keywords: cooks, November 27, east of the Chosin Reservoir, L company destroyed, K, L, I, M companies were combined, Aid Station.

lonely korean veteran A comp.

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need to hear from you

Comments: To a bunch of people who really meant a lot to me and my family and brought me back home ALIVE thank you PFC sidney louis singletary u.s.52214353

Keywords: pork chop, jane russell, battles. ole baldy,personal freinds Pine apple ,Castro,W.Bell K.I.A. Marine Adder Marine Serpent.

lost soul korean vet

Comments: I was a gunner on a 57 recoiless rifle squad leader

Keywords: freind Pineapple, jane russell, pork chop ole baldy, able,baker,charlie,comp. s.s.Marine adder, Marine Serpent ships

Edward J Caton Jr

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father. He was Private with the 7th div., 31st Infantry Regiment from 1952 - 1954. He asked a friend to keep his footlocker for him in San Francisco when they returned from Korea, but he never retreived it.

Keywords: eddie, radio, pork chop hill, 7th division, camp casey.

Sgt. Clarence Mangus

Comments: I am looking for information about my father. He served 1946 - 1952? and was in the Korean war. He died when I was very young and I do not have much info about him. Any info would be appreciated.

Keywords: 7th Inf., 31 reg. 2nd bn, H Co

Easy Co.

Comments: I am seeking some information about my father, Sgt. Thomas E. Short of Easy Co. We have found some papers crediting him with a Silver star, but we have no other information about the event. He has suffered a stroke in recent years and has a poor memory of events. If anyone has any information about the citation and or other knowledge about my Father and his time in the unit (we think from Mid 1951 to late 52) it would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Easy Co.

E CO. 31st Rct. 7th. Div. 2nd.Plt. 2nd.Btn.

Comments: Am looking for Robert Burton,he was from N.J.also D.I.Patterson & Robert McMonagle or any other comrades that was with us from July to Nov 1952. In July of this year I was reunited with Sgt.Harold St.Onge & George W. Faulkner after 50 years it was a joyious reunion.We were wondering where the rest of you are at?

Keywords: Hill 598 Iron Triangle Kumhwa Valley

Bayonet

Comments: Morris Sophis Mickelsen's Information is wrong. He was a CPL served with L Company, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th("Bayonet") Infantry Division. As a Light Weapons Infantry Leader. He was MIA on 14 October 1952. And presumed dead on 31 December 1953. (I had thought Bayonet meant b company)If you knew him, knew of him, Or just want to give me information about the war. please e-mail me. I'm trying to write a book to pay tribute to all of the heroes. THANK YOU ALL.

Keywords: Hill 598, (Triangle Hill, Sniper Ridge, Or Jane Russel Hill).

I Co Captured 12/2/50 w/Fred Marion Lane

Comments: Anyone know the wereabouts of the following men in pow camp number 1 captured 12-2-50 or before or until release in 1953.

Robert D. Wiley, Harlan Drake Ray Acosta Joseph Lawson Edward Montaina William H. Mann Gerald Siebert David Meece Raymond Almendarez George Vann Estelle Cooper Alfred Cross Clyde Barlow Rex Dodge Earnest McLean Danny Arellano Thomas Sealey Harry Fleeger Roy Hardage Hugh Righter Melvin Heath John A. Kirk Joe Saxon.

I have handkercheif belonging to my father Fred Marion Lane that these fellows gave my dad on his birthday the unit had Polar Bears on it and all these names it was given to him in Pow camp number 1 he was captured on 12-3-50 Rex Dogde wrote until we meet again in a better place. I am Freds daughter Kim Lane hoping to hear from some of u call me at 919 596-4083 or email me at lggreennc@aol.com. YES MY DAD MADE IT HOME!!!!!!!!!! THANKS TO ALL OF U

Keywords: Polar Bears, Prison Camp number1,31stInf Regt 7th infantry division

FRED LANE

Comments: My dad was a prisoner of war Chosin Resivor .He wrote the Song Korea The Forgotten War that was sung at a memorial in the 90's it was song by Bobby Pender and the Ridgecrest Choir of Durham N C please email at lggreennc@al.com

Keywords: Does anyone remeber my dad

ROBERT H COPE MIA CHOSIN

Comments: Need DNA from family members.

Keywords: Robert H Cope Mia 31th inf.7th Div. Co.M Chosin-12-00-50

Morris Sophus Mickelsen

Comments: I posted previously regarding my uncle Morris Mickelsen. I now know he was with Company B. He became MIA Oct 14, 1952 on hill 598 Triangle Hill. I would love to talk to anyone who may have known him or would be willing to speak of their experiences there. I am working on writing a book about it to pay tribute to the heroes of the Korean War. I cant pretend to know what it was like & need some help finding the words to tell the story of the Korean War. Thanks!!!!

Keywords: 31st infantry regiment, 7th infantry division company b, triangle hill, hill 598, jane russel hill, sniper ridge

Any one with information about Cpl. Jphn H. Brooks, M Co. 75 recoilless section missing at Chosin ea

Comments: I served in Korea from Sept. 1950 to May 1951. Cpl.John H.Brooks was my friend and next door neighbor. If there is anyone out that was in M, Company at chosin and knew Cpl Brooks I would love to hear from them. I would like to have any information that you might have.

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Add to WIA list

Comments: Triangle Hill - aka Hill #598; Keith C. Strange of Indianapolis, IN

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E Co, Finding Robert Burton, NJ WIA Hill 598

Comments: Looking for Robert A. Burton , he was from Bergen Co., NJ.

We served togather from July to Nov. 1952 Both of us were wounded on Hill 598 Iron Triangle E Co. 31St. Rct. 7Th. Div. 2nd.Pltn

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Looking for 7th Divison Vets 1953...

Comments: Greetings,

I am a living historian who sets up re-enactments and displays of Military equipment at various events (free of charge!) to help educate the public about the sacrifices made by America's veterans. My group and myself are currently putting together a display centered around the 31st Infantry, 7th Infantry Division in 1953. I would like to here from any veterans of the Regiment from 1952 - 1953 who would be willing to share any information with me regarding what they remember about uniforms, equipment and gear that was worn during this time frame.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Alan Crane

Keywords: 31st Infantry, Polar Bears, Pork Chop Hill, Uniforms, jeeps, vehicles, tents, weapons

searching

Comments: If you were in Korea with A co.31st.during June or July 1951 would you please contact me.I am trying to find the owner of some pictures in my possesion.he was there at that time and not sure how much longer.I left in July 1951.thanks

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Renewing old acquaintances - Korea

Comments: I was a young Warrant Officer at the time of my assignment to Co A. Some names I remember are Lt Redmond, Lt Green, lst Sgt Ernest Mehlman, Cpl James Alabach, Cpl David Mealey, Cpt Haig, and of course, battalion commander, Col Kim O Young. There was Lt Brophy, and others I will remember after hearing from you. If you were with Co A at this time would enjoy hearing from you.

Keywords: Mung Dung Ni Valley, Hill 1062, Kumhwa Valley, Co Commander Edward Schwalter received the congressional Medal of Honor for action at Kumhwa.

Leonard Bounds, Co. K, 31 Infantry Reg.

Comments: Looking for anyone that knew my father, Leonard E. Bounds. He was in Company K and his service dates were 4/18/51-1/19/53. I would also be interested in any engagements that unit was involved in during that time. Leonard passed away in 1975 without ever saying much about his time in Korea.

Keywords: K Company 31 Infantry Regiment 7th Infantry Division

INFORMATION ON FATHER

Comments: I'm looking for any one that has information on my father during the Korea War he was drafted on 05-16-51 and served until 02-26-53. His name was Robert (Bob) Dick. He was drafted from Detroit MI and did training in Kansas, He was a Tank driver (I think). When he came home nothing was ever mentioned about Korea and he took it to his grave, Now his brother would like to hear anything about him during this time, My father did mention the Hill? Please e-mail me with any info you might have lionsd42@yahoo.com

Keywords: The Hill

A Co

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Lokking for Old Buddies

Comments: Looking for any one who was in my unit.

Keywords: people served with, William Skidmore, Charles Tomas, Shoeman, Harry Epps; Served mainly Porkchop Hill Nov. 3rd, 1952 - March 25th 1953

Looking for 7th Infantry, 31st Regimental Combat Team

Comments: Looking for any veterans who may have know my father PFC Charles Long from Oil City, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the 7th Infantry Division, 31st Regimental Combat Team, Polar Bear Regiment. He was on the front lines from November of 1952 until November of 1953, and saw a lot of action on Pork Chop Hill.

Keywords: 7th Infantry, Polar Bear Regiment, Pork Chop Hill

K Company - John A Smart

Comments: In particular looking for men of the 4th Squad,1st Platoon, "K" Co 31st Regt 7th Div Lt. McGuire,M/Sgt Schneider,Sgt Faye, Cpl Billy Fanning, Cpl Bill Bailey, Pvts George Perry, Sylvester Hedgling,Ronnie Beckman,Bob Facteau. Any one else who might remember me or those guys named above. A prayer for our fallen comrades.God Bless you who made it out of there

Keywords: Inchon,Wonsan,Chosen Resevoir, Koto-ri, Haega-ru Hamnung Hamhung

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Friends of Robert Minnear - Wireman

Comments: Looking for a friend trying to see if any of his dad's buddies are still out there and make contact for a surprise for his dad. He told me his dad made reference to "pork chop hill". That his dad got shot at alot while stringing wire. ROBERT MINNEAR 7th infantry,31st battalion. Also made reference to "Hawashon Resevoir" please contact the above listed address and I will pass on the information to his son .

Keywords: Hawashon Resevoir: communications with 7th infantry from 50-53

Charles Austin - East of Chosin - Info Needed

Comments: trying to locate any one who may have known my uncle.or give me some info on the battle

Keywords: cj austin cpl .chosin resevoir dec 2 50.was part of the mclean/faith task force

Looking For Info - Robert Perry Withrow - H and Easy Company

Comments: Am looking for anyone who knew my father-in-law Robert Perry Withrow. He is interested in getting in contact with anyone from that knew him. all the info i have is: 7th division-31st regiment, and hourglass and easy company

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East of Chosin - Active Duty Master Sergeant Seeks Research Help

Comments: I am MSG K. Munyon, US Army, preparing a project on 7th ID units east of the Chosin Reservoir for the U.S. Army First Sergeant Course. My father was a Marine in Korea, PVT Richard (Dick) Ochs. He would smile that I am researching the Army at Chosin and always gave me crap about the Army vs. USMC. I am as proud of the U.S. Army as he was of his Corps and respect his service and the example he set for me.

My last reenlistment was at the Korean War Memorial in D.C., in honor of my father who died in 1995, and I will be the 1SG of a company in Pyong Taek when I return to Korea this winter.

I plan to join this organization and I wanted to thank you for not only the outstanding reference material and links, but for the personal touch in allowing veterans and their families the chance to reach out to each other.

God bless every person in uniform who served the nation, but in my heart, God bless especially those who never came home and those who were left behind. I will never forget them as long as I live, and as long as I am a noncommissioned officer, my soldiers won't either. Thank you for making the world a better place through unbelievable and often horrifying personal sacrifice...

Keywords: Chosin, 31st RCT, Task Force Faith, POW/MIA

Medic Julius H. Lofgren, E Company KIA

Comments: his co, put him in for CMH he was a good guy like most or the boys please contact me his brother peter lofgren hplof@AOL.COM 113 DEGARMO RD. SCHUYLERVILLE new york 12871 THANK YOU.

Keywords: PFC JULIS H. LOFGREN E CO, 31st INF REG 7INF DIV, medic lost 23mar53 any one know him or of him

FRIENDS OF KENNETH DEAN CLEMONS

Comments: IF YOU SERVED WITH THIS UNIT AND PERSONALLY KNEW KENNETH "KENNY" CLEMONS FROM OKLA. PLEASE ANSWER ME. THROUGH THIS PROCESS, I BELIEVE I HAVE FOUND HIS REMAINS. WE NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE (ANYONE) WHO SERVED WITH HIM AND KNEW HIM PERSONALLY.

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Keywords: MED CO 31 INF RGT 7 INF DIV - ARMY

Chosin Few

Comments: To all Veterans from the Army 31st Regimental Combat Team at the Chosin Reservoir, I say "Thank You." You're the "Chosin Few." Take care.

In Memory of Cpl. Cristobal Romo. MIA - 12/12/1950

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looking for my dads friends

Comments: my dad was in this unit back in the 60's and we are trying to look for his friends from this time.my dad doesnt do the net to much so im helping him with this. im in the army as a mp. i was a tanker. if you know louis bagley. that was in your unit in the 60's or 70's then plz email me @ga_tanker@yahoo.com. thanks, cpl chris bagley go army.

Keywords: hhc,or combat units/spc ops.unit

LOOKING FOR UNCLE

Comments: ehlp, i'm looking for any information on my uncle. his last kniwn whereabouts is during the withdrawl phase of operation between hagaruri and hamhung(december 6-12). my mother and the rest of her siblings are still trying to find anything at all. i myself am i gulf war veteran and would really like to help put to rest a fellow comrade and family member who has served our great country. anyone with any info about him or his unit please contact me. thank you. his rank and name is CPL. FRANCIS J. REIMER.

Keywords: mike (M) company, 3-31 infantry, 7th ID CPL. FRANCIS J. REIMER

Does Anyone Remember my Dad?

Comments: Trying to find some people from my Dad's Unit that remember him...His name is Luster Charles and he arrived in Korea, June of 1951 He was in the 31st Reeg. 7th Div. Company F. He does remember one fellow named Arthur Rehn...anyone to add to the list is greatly appreciated

Keywords: 31st Reg. 7th Div. Company F June 1951 - 1952

September 1950 til April 1951 Machine guns

Comments: Looking for anyone who might remember my name; I joined the outfit just in time to make the Inchon invasion.I was a machinegunner in the 1st Bn 31st Regt (not sure of the Co) but I'm pretty sure it was "B" Co. Made all the trips up and down that God forsaken peninsula, pick up a little shrapnel from some artillery but made it back for a little more of the festivities. I took the walk out of the Chosen with the Marines, (God Bless em') never thought I'd be saying that. They helped save my "six" for sure.

Keywords: Inchon Invasion,Hells fire Iwon Invasion, Chosen Resevoir and the strategic withdrawal to the south and Koto-ri for some.

love company

Comments: My dad is looking for some guys he served with in Korea. He was on Pork Chop Hill. His name is Richard Falk (Dick). He is looking for a Raymond J, Dorr and an Edward Posey. He is interested in finding these folks. Any information would be appreciated.

Keywords: love company 31st 7th division

amb. plt 31inf regt 7th div 1952-1953

Comments: would like to hear from anybody

Keywords: all battless from apriil 52 to may 53

John A Smart

Comments: After 50 years I am just now becoming able to search for any members of B Co 1st Bn who might remember me. I was in the machine gun squad along with Bob Facteau and Billy Fanning are a couple of the names I can remember.

I would like to hear from anyone that might still be with us. God Bless you all and God Bless America

Keywords: Inchon, Wonsan Chosin Reservoir and more.

Looking for Buddies

Comments: My father, Leslie Beck, was 27 when he went to Korea, many of the guys called him Pop, or Pappe because he was so much older than the others. He did his training in Indiana. He served in the Artiliary and shot the big guns(now has poor hearing). He has pictures of him with jeeps as he often did runs to the front. For years he had a lump on the top of his head from where a tripod split his helmet. He still has problems with his feet from the boots and cold.

Keywords: Jeeps, 50 calibers,

Looking for info on my uncle: Capt. A. Marr

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may of known my uncle, Captain Auburn Marr, who was "I" Company Commander at the Chosin Res. 1950. I don't know much about him at all. I am trying to get any info. at all about him for my family history. I just recently found his name listed in the book "East of Chosin" by Roy Edgar Appleman. All my family knows is that he was reported KIA on Dec. 3, 1950. I am interested in any information about how he died and his role in the battle. Any help would be much appreciated.

Jon Marr JANCMARR@AOL.COM

Keywords: 7th Division, 31st Infantry Reg. US Army I Company Commander, at Chosin Res. Captain Auburn Marr- died Dec. 3, 1950

looking for sgt. wersing

Comments: left on the william h. buckley july 15th 1951.

Keywords: art sickels looking for sgt. wersing

Comments: Clyde Rudolph (Bud) Young Korea 1951-1952 Field wireman laying phone lines

Keywords: 31st Regiment, 7th Battalion Polar Bear