Chosin Reservoir Information Requested

Comments: I am a 1LT currently stationed at Fort Knox, KY attending the Armor Officers Basic Course. I was stationed at Camp Casey, Korea South Korea with 2d Battalion, 72d Armor Regiment from February 97 to February 98. I am currently researching a battle analysis dealing with the 31st RCT at the Chosin Reservoir. I have some specific questions regarding actual events that took place during the battle. If you would like to share your experiences with me, I would certainly appreciate your time. Thank you

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Co.C.31st.Inf.Reg 7th.Div

Comments: Would like to here from anybody that was in Co.C.31Inf.Reg.7th.Div.From Sept23,1950 to Oct 1951.I was a 57 recoilless gunner.

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CoB,31stReg,7thDiv TF Drysdale

Comments: Seeking info,PFC Roland W (Bill) Demo,WIA Nov 29,1950 DOW Dec 1 TF Drysdale from Koto Ri to Hagaru. Invasion of Inchon,Pusan,YoYo,Iwon and to Chosin.CoB,31stReg,7thInf.Charles L Demo,chaffy@uswest.net

Keywords: Hell Fire Valley,Koto Ri,to Hagaru

K Co Pork Chop Hill

Comments: Interested in anyone who may have known Victor AND the circumstances of this particular battle. My deepest respect to anyone of you who have served in any branch of the armed forces.

Keywords: Victor Allen Gruben KIA - Pork Chop Hill July 1953

KIA Nov.1950

Comments: search for info on Maj.Clifton Z. Couch KIA Nov.1950

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COPIES OF NEWSLETTER CALLED 'BEAR FACTS'_MAY 25, 1952

Comments: Looking for copies of an unofficial regimental newsletter called "BEAR FACTS"_May 25, 1952 issue.

Keywords: 31st Infantry regiment

31st Inf, Company E, 3rd Pltn Korea

Comments: I was in Korea from September 1950 through May of 1951 and served in company E, 31st infantry, 3rd platoon, 7th division. I am interested in locating and corresponding with other members from my platoon, my company, or persons that may have been there during this time.

Keywords: Company E, 31st Infantry, 3rd Platoon, 7th Division, Choosin, Korea, Suwon Osan

Arthur Buckley MIA 12/9/50

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew or served with my Uncle Arthur Buckley. He was stationed in Japan before being deployed to Korea. He was in the 31 INF RGT 7 INF Div possibly Co. E. He was listed MIA on Dec. 9, 1950 Please e-mail Thanks

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LOOKING FOR INFO ON UNCLES

Comments: killed in action: richard (dick) treadway from illinois and george taylor from illinois killed in 1950 or 1951

please e-mail any info that could help me

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Hvy Mortars

Comments: seeking people i served with at that time. up on line or back at camp casey.

Keywords: march 1953 to march 1954 31st hvy mtr co. ; 7th inf div.

B Co

Comments: 7TH DIV 31ST INF RCT CO B 1ST BATT

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Co E/Hill 598

Comments: My uncle, Hoy E. Hobbs from Sangamon County, Illinois was listed as MIA while fighting on Hill 598 (Triangle Hill) on 15 OCT 1952. He was a member of Co E, 31st Rgt, 7th Div. We would like to contact anyone who remembers him or has any information about this.

Keywords: Co E, Hill 598, Triangle Hill

I Co finding old comrades

Comments: Was with Item Co. from Pork Chop Hill and ended war at Dale Outpost. Spent a few months as a barracks soldier. Would like to make contact with some of my friends especially those boys which I interepted for from Puerto Rico.

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill- Dale Outpost 1953-1954

Did you know by brother?

Comments: CO. K, 31ST INF. REGT.., 7TH INF. DIV.

Keywords: Sgt. Howard Davis served with Co K, 31st Inf. Regt., 7th Inf. div. Was wounded on May 31, 1951 and died May 26, 1951. He was a medical aid man attached to that company. Would like information from anyone who knew him.

Try to find fathers company?

Comments: My father George C. Hames was in 7th/31st from the Inchon Landing 9-1950 til Chosin Reservoir 1950 maybe longer I'm not sure).I know he was never wounded. I started family history about 5 years ago and when I ask my father what company he was in, he said first company K then later company F. Before he died in March 1998 he couldn't remember at all. I would like to know which company he was in, if anyone remembers him? Also would like information on the movements of his unit? I am very proud of my father and my oldest son now serves in the U. S. Army in Germany. Thank you your help.

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George Barringer 1947 - Fox Company

Comments: Fox Company, 31st Regt., 7th Div. Seoul Nov. 1946 to Nov. 1947

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A and K Co

Comments: Able Company until Jan. 1991, then King Company util rotation in July of 1951

Keywords: Inchon, Suwon, Osan, Iwon, Chosin area, Hamhung, Hungnam, Chunchon, Hwachon, Iron Triangle

Medical Company

Comments: I am trying to contact Waldo Voss who served in the Medical Company, 31st Infantry, 7th Division during 1951 to 1952. He served with my Dad whose name is Don Mader. I'd like to reunite this guys. My dad said that Waldo is/was from DeMoines Iowa. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

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The polar bears 31st.Army

Comments: My DAd will not talk about his tour in Korea. I like to know more about his unit and what he might have gone through. 1950-51. He was a medic and I all I know he was with 31st. Polar Bears.

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James M. Robertson L Co

Comments: Looking for men who served in the 7thDiv, 31st Regiment in Korea. My brother James M. Robertson served in this unit and would like to contact some of the men who served in this div and Regiment with him. He also has a e-mail address to write him, any one interested please write me and I will get him the message and he will respond from there. Thanks Sarah

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31 IR-MIA George Pulliam

Comments: October 1950-December 1950. Brother was declared Missing in Action on 2 December 1950. George Pulliam, joined the US Army in the Spring/Summer of 1950 from Norfolk, Va.

Our home address was 8911 London St Norfolk, Va. No Zip at the time.

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Co. A, bat. C, 31regt., 7 inf. div.

Comments: I am looking for buddies. I am wondering what became of the friends I made in basic training and Korea. I don't know if I have the names spelled right, and most of the people all I remember is their last names.

Keywords: Steele, Gatchel, Moose, Deveral, Sammy Amar, Allen, Hamachaker, Lawrence Schroeder, Lloyd Scholer, Bobby Gene Girth

31IR KIA Chosin

Comments: He is my husbands grandfather. He died when my mother-in-law was 6 or 7 years old. Anyone with any info please contact me. We recieved info about his remains and DNA testing has to be done to prove if it is him. Any info is greatly appreciated!!

Keywords: I am looking for any information on Maj. Clifton Zachary Couch JR. Killed in action Nov.29,1950. He was in the Army

D Co 31 Ir and A Co 707th Ord

Comments: I like the recent changes you have made.

Great Job!! The check is in the mail.

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Loking for info Re:Clifton M.Culver

Comments: Found the name Cilfton M.Culver in the KIA data base,while serving with the 31st Inf Rgt.Was wondering if this is the same Clifton M.Culver RA 12 294 531.who also served with the 4th Abn Ranger Co.50-51.Thanks,Ed McDonough.C.C. 4th Abn Ranger Co.

Keywords: 31th Inf Rgt and 4th Abn Ranger Co.

Donald Mayville - 3rd Battalion - HQ

Comments: Joined unit in Japan in March 1950, and left unit at Hagaru-ri Korea by medivac Dec 1950

Keywords: Japan Mar 1950, Korea Sept 1950 Hq,3rdBn,31st Inf Regt,7th Inf Div

PHOTO SECTION 7 Sig

Comments: It seems like I was always with the 31st when they had action. I feel like an honorary member as I was wounded on Operation Smack and was later with them at Pork Chop.

Keywords: July 1952 To July 1953

I Company 31st Infantry Regt. - George H. Anderson

Comments: My wife and I attended the dedication of the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. in July,1995. At the muster of the Units on the Mall I was the only one there from I Company, 31st Infantry Regiment. It was a very emotional time. Would like to hear from anyone from the 31st Regiment that served in WWII or Korea.

Keywords: Item Company spent the coldest part of the winter, December 1951 and January 1952 on top of Heartbreak Ridge. Attended the 31st Reunion in Laughlin,NV with Sgt Charles M Bielecki and retired M/Sgt Robert Baty - October 11 - 14/ 1999.

Massive Grave Found ????

Comments: Need to find additional info. on news story that ran here a few weeks ago. Great Aunt said that massive grave of 35 soldiers found in Korea. US Military listed family member MIA Charles E. Beaty remains amoung those found. DNA testing will prove. Anyone out there familiar wih this story, tell us who to contact and how to prepare for memorial service. Thanks.

Keywords: MIA Charles E. Beaty, 31 INF, Army.....

LOOKING FOR JANE RUSSEL 10-14 52

Comments: 31 INF CO A 1ST PLT LT SMITH CO

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Earl S. Simmons - KIA - June 15, 1953 - Help Sister

Comments: Did you know my brother Earl S. Simmons kia on June 15th 1953? Would like any info you know of him while in the military. Thanks.

Keywords: early 1953 to June 15th 1953.

Fox Co

Comments: I was in Fox company, 7th Infantry Division, 31st Infantry Regiment. My wife and I will be attending the reunion in Nevada in October of the 31st. I would enjoy hearing from anyone in my old outfit.

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HVY Mortar and G Co

Comments: L,H.M.& G CO.31ST.REGT.7TH.DIV

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Buddy (Stephen ) Nugent - E and G Co

Comments: 25th Division-7th Division BUDDY (STEPHEN) NUGENT I am looking for any one who new my father Buddy(Stephen)Nugent. I know he was in Korea during 1948-1950 7th division. In Japan in 1952-53 25th division. He has also mentioned George Co., E Co., G Co., and the 31st Reg. He has talked over the year about so many of his friends he made during the war. He has found some over the years. I know he would love to hear from any one who remembers him. thank you please e-mail me at spag101@aol.com

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HQ Co

Comments: Ted my father inlaw has the same street address as i do,his phone # is 719-382-7636, his fax# is the same as mine,also his e-mail is:

dawnmeadows@earthlink.net

My father inlaw was with the 31st at inchon to chosin he was a prisoner 3 years after that i beleive the total # of years was 1950-53.

Before being sent to korea he was in japan with the 17th i beleive.

Gerard Francois (CPL USA).

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Col. Smith - Tribute From His Son

Comments: My Dad went to Korea right out of ROTC @ WVU in 1951-52. He came home after 13 mo. He saw combat @ Triangle Hill and was on Heartbreak Ridge and Porkchop Hill @ one time. He spent 33 years in the Army w/ most of his time in reserves. He ret. after gaining rank of Col. I'm very proud of him and he will always be my personal hero. After all, a hero is just an ordinary person in extraordinary circumstances.

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I Co - Chosin

Comments: Looking for CHARLES G. MUTTER OF WEST VIRGINIA, SGT.CREEL,RODRIQUES CPL.TIPPEN,& PFC.HANSON OF TEXAS THEY WERE ALL IN "I" CO. THIRTY FIRST REG.1950-1951 .WOULD SURE LIKE TO TALK TO THEM.WOULD APPRECIATE ANY IMFORMATION YOU MAY HAVE CONCERNING ANY OF THEM.I AM RETIRED U.S.ARMY OF THIRTY YEARS .THIS WAS MY FIRST COMBAT UNIT.I HAVE JOINED THE THIRTY FIRST INF.ASSO.AND WOULD INVITE ALL KOREAN VETS OF 31ST TO JOIN US.THANK-YOU.CSM.DONALD W. AILIFF [RET]

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I Company - William Smith

Comments: I am writing for my Father who does not have a computer.

He was in Korea 1948-1951, 4 different times coming from Japan. Fought in 3 major compaigns and 3 spearheads. Basic-Fort Dixs Was at the Inchon landing then to Seoul with 32nd Reg. Joined 31st Reg. in Sapporo, all through the war, then Chosin. Before Chosin, Regiment linked up with 1st Calvary "Helter Skelter", his General, was General Dean who was captured.

He was the company runner at Regimental Headquarters in the reservoir. My father's nickname was "Little General". He also was one of a handful who survived Chosin from this Regiment.

After Chosin, hospitalized in Japan, then back to 31st, where he knew no one. Left the front line April 1951. My Father was listed as MIA and had to prove his whereabouts in Korea. To this day has never received any medals for his time in Korea.

Some Names - Charles Mutter-VA Billy Balou - a Hungarian who was wounded Tom J. Morris(12/2/1950, Hostile Died while captured POW) we found out about Tom because of this site. Other buddies in I Co: Baker-Va, Joseph Smith-MO, Penstadler- "Alphabet", Carl Pippin-TX, L. Ward-OK, Furtis, Valleria, Fukamia and Susahitchi, Brown-TX, Herbert Ward. Please write! To Dad, with Love, Karen

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Finding Lt Showalter's men

Comments: Looking for members of the platoon of LT Edward Showalter,1st Bn., 31st Inf Reg, 7th Inf Division in May 1952. Need members of the squad containing PFC James A. Garner(NC) and Marion N. Jackson.

Jackson was rescued by PFC Garner in May 1952 along with one other squad member whose name is unknown. Data is urgently needed for medal request submitted to Board for Correction of Military Records on May 17, 1999.

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PVT Marion N. Jackson

Comments: I might have written an entry before but I am still desparate.

Looking for PVT Marion N. Jackson, a former member of Co A,1st Bn, 31st Inf.Jackson was believed to have entered the army from Florida. He was rescued by PFC James A. Garner in a swimming incident o/a May 20, 1952 near the Hwachon Reservoir.

It was printed in "The Bear Facts" on Sunday, May 25, 1952 and in the June 5, 1952 issue of the Winston-Salem(NC) Sentinel. Garner, according to Col(Ret) Young O. KIM, Bn Commander at the time, was recommended for the Soldiers medal which he never received or was notified of the recommendation until this month.

We need eye witnesses or statements knowing about the incident.

Call LTC(Ret) Acie McGhee, Jr.-collect-1-336-788-1010 from 7 AM TO 11 PM-DAILY.

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Howard Meek

Comments: 31RCT

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E Co 2Bn

Comments: april to july 1953

Any one that served with me in the same outfit would like to hear from them.

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Chosin Reservoir

Comments: Interested in the Chosin Res. @ December 19 50.

That was the last my brother was seen. Msgt George R. Housekeeper

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I Co

Comments: I served from May 1951 to March 1952 with Company I 31st Infantry Regt. 7th Infantry Division. Item company and King company relieved the unit that was on Heartbreak Ridge either the end of November or beginning of December, 1951. It was colder than a well diggers backside on top of that mountain. I have a photo taken on top of Heartbreak Ridge in December 1951.

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HQ Co - Jack Slack

Comments: Trying to locate Jack Slack, HQ Co. 1st Bn 31st, '51-'52, once lived at 17 Van Schoick St.,Albany, NY.

Keywords: Served HQ Co. with Stan Kujawski, Bob Breda, Tom Durocko, Frank Butcher, Earl Peterson, Londo Leuter, Jim Blackburn,Bob Walker, Floyd Fresquez, Joe Freeman, Ed Lampack.

HQ Co 1953

Comments: Looking for friends W.C. Wright, Shiply, Woolridge,Fred Fredericks, Russell Huddelston.

Not sure of spelling's and not not sure of last known addresses. Have not seen or heard from these men since 1953 when I was discharged.

If anyone has any info please e-mail or call.

We served under a CO Smith. I was poleman and a radio man in communications.

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31st Regiment -1947

Comments: I would like to contact anyone who served with me in 1947, prior to the outbreak of hostilities. Frank Doman of Penna. in particular.

At the latter part of 1947, just before I returned home, there was talk of disbanding 'Fox Company' and re-assigning the personnel to two other companies. As far as I could tell, staffing remained fairly constant thru 1947. I left in November, '47.

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Heavy Mortars

Comments: I am looking for information about the Heavy Mortar Co./ 31st Infantry Regiment. An uncle served there from approx. Feb. to June of 1951.

He came home from the war with psychological damage and has never spoken to anyone. He still remains in a V.A. hospital.

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Finding Buddy

Comments: I am looking for info on Charles Bice or Byce 7th division Survivor of East of Chosin. I believe He was in M Co. 31st Inf.

Anyone know Helmut Bertram former German Army Veteran,served in the 31st Inf.Reg. at the Chosin Res. Battle Dec. l950

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31 Reg, 2nd BN, 7th Inf, E-CO

Comments: My father in law was in Korea (enl. 8/50). He was in the following unit, 31 Reg, 2nd BN, 7th Inf, E-CO. He came through the war with no injuries but to this day refuses to talk about it at all. He appearently has medals which he has not claimed. He is sick now and we wish to find out what his unit did and what experiences he may have faced. If any one was in this unit or nows the history of this unit in Korea please contact me. Thanks and God Bless!

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