re moving a kia 40 inf div.harold underwood

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Keywords: spent winter of 52//53 on line. unknown hill number. most of I co was spent on ambush & contack patrols. I was on a ambush patrol and we were told to go up ahead and find missing GI, his name was Harold under

regimental flag return

Comments: would like to return the flag to the regiment can someone help me out?

Keywords: huband stationed in korea during the early 50s was last to leave their camp and as commanding officer took down the california regimental flag which i have in my possesion

Comments: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2007. Hope all former members are enjoying life to the fullest. God bless. Albert Cook and Family

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looking for WW 2 Vet that might know my Uncle

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Keywords: My Uncle Anthony, better known as Tony, Duran serial number 20 913 219, joined the California National Guard, 40th Inf. Div. 2 December 1940. I was hoping someone may have joined at the same time, and perhaps know were they went to basic training. Also if they were in the same basic training company together. Would they remember that company's number and still have a photograph of that Company. Maybe have a roster of that basic training company showing my uncle's name. Last other information some may have concerning my Uncle Tony's time in the military. Thank you for any help you can give to help me honor my Uncles's military service.

seeking any information about my father Lt Col. John Charles Young who was killed in North Korea, De

Comments: I am seeking information about my father who died in Korea on December 4, 1952 -- Lt Col John Charles Young--40th Infantry Division, 223 Infantry Regiment. He is listed as being killed in North Korea with a military occupation specialty number of 01542. I have tried to locate files, but like many others, have been informed they were destroyed in a fire, I believe, in St. Louis. I was too young to remember him and would love to have even the tiniest detail to make him real to me. I would also like to find out some details to share with my Mother, his wife, who just turned 92--and while she is in good health, will not be with us too many more years.

Keywords: Lt Col John Charles Young--40th Infantry Division, 223 Infantry Regiment Killed in North Korea December 4, 1952 Field Communications Chief

seeking any information about my father Lt Col. John Charles Young who was killed in North Korea, De

Comments: I am seeking information about my father who died in Korea on December 4, 1952 -- Lt Col John Charles Young--40th Infantry Division, 223 Infantry Regiment. He is listed as being killed in North Korea with a military occupation specialty number of 01542. I have tried to locate files, but like many others, have been informed they were destroyed in a fire, I believe, in St. Louis. I was too young to remember him and would love to have even the tiniest detail to make him real to me. I would also like to find out some details to share with my Mother, his wife, who just turned 92--and while she is in good health, will not be with us too many more years.

Keywords: Lt Col John Charles Young--40th Infantry Division, 223 Infantry Regiment Killed in North Korea December 4, 1952 Field Communications Chief

COMPLETE Robert Eugene Higgins MP post

Comments: Hi,

I am writing regarding my maternal uncle, Robert Eugene Higgins, who was an MP stationed at Camp Roberts on the day of his death, April 11, 1953. The day also happened to be Uncle Bobby's 21st birthday.

I am probably posting this in the wrong place having no idea what unit Bobby was in, but I haven't a doubt anyone stationed at Camp Roberts in April, 1953, would have knowlege of the events surrounding Uncle Bobby's tragic death.

Bobby was married to Annabelle Goodall Higgins and the couple, who I am told celebrated their 1 year anniversary the same day, were expecting their first child.

The story that has circulated through the family for all these years goes like this:

Annabelle went into labor and the couple was driving in Paso Robles, ostensibly to the hospital, when they were involved in a one car motor vehicle accident. Uncle Bobby was killed instantly. Annabelle lived 2 hours, long enough to be delivered of a healthy newborn girl.

The accident and deaths were evidently publicized widely throughout California starting with a "desperate search" for my mother, Bobby's only sibling, and my grandmother, who were both living in Long Beach at the time. They were quickly located. The plight of the poor orphan was followed for some time and people from all over, even outside of CA, wanted to adopt her.

I was born on April 15, 1954, a year and four days later. My name, Carma, was the name Bobby and Annabelle had planned to use if they had a little girl. Their daughter was instead named Bobby Anna in memory of her parents.

I grew up with the story of Bobby and Annabelle. Around the time I turned 30, I heard, for the first time, that Annabelle had supposedly been pregnant with twins.

Bobby Anna's birth weight, a little over 5 lbs., seems to support this, but by no means is this solid piece of information (I have the card from the hospital bassinet) proof of anything.

Three troubling pieces of information that have come to light since that time, have, however, given me greater suspicion of the possibility Bobby and Annabelle may indeed have another child somewhere.

The first came to light when I was doing extensive genealogy research in 1997. My second cousin, who resides in Lincoln, CA, sent me a photocopy of the primitive, handwritten journal her mother prepared for her in 1968 chronicling the genealogy of her paternal and maternal families. My great-aunt had carefully told the story of Bobby and Annabelle in the journal (her daughter was already fully aware of the story, of course), insisting that the young couple, to whom she was very close, and who had actually introduced them, had told her Annabelle had undergone an x-ray and was found to be carrying twins.

While this might not sound very credible, it is, in MY mind, VERY credible for the simple fact the woman who wrote it was the most Godly woman I have ever known. Aunt Bessie's character was absolutely unimpeachable.

That got me a little more curious and I again studied the newspaper article about the accident with the photo of poor Annabelle hanging out of the car, unconsious. I ended up calling the Paso Robles Police Dept. in the hopes of obtaining photocopies of any police reports or records that might still exist. I was routed to an officer who was unequivocal: "If there was a fatality, WE HAVE THE RECORDS." This man searched and searched and came up empty-handed and quite suspicious, stating the lack of one iota of a mention of the accident was "troubling". I tried the PR hospital and they acted like requesting records that old was insane. Hospitals routine microfiched records during that era, but my query to the hospital was pretty well sand-bagged from the get-go.

The third piece of information I learned just recently. My second cousin, Aunt Bessie's son, worked in Paso Robles for a time during the 1970's. He was new to the community and he and his wife were invited to the home of a new acquaintance. During that visit, the man began to tell the story of a young MP who was killed along with his wife, etc. It was obviously Bobby and Annabelle's story, but my cousin waited for the man to finish before revealing that he and Bobby were first cousins and that Bobby had followed HIS family from AR to CA where he had lived with them for some time, eventually enlisted, served in Korea, and ended up stationed at Camp Roberts. The couple was flabbergasted and quickly went into a related story which follows:

They said that during those years, the early to mid-fifties, there was an ilicit "adoption ring" operating out of the PR hospital where some of the M.D.'s stationed at CR moonlighted in the ER. (Having worked in the medical field for 30 years, I know moonlighting in emergency rooms was and is still a common practice.) It had long been rumored that a baby boy had also been born and that the delivering M.D. "kept the baby".

It is that story, that was the catalyst for this email.

The tragic event surely sparked any number of rumors, but I figured at the very least, I might accidently run across someone who knew Bobby and/or Annabelle even if I am unable to find any other informatin regarding the possibility of a second infant.

If anyone has information regarding Robert Eugene "Bobby" Higgins, his wife, Annabelle Goodall Higgins, the accident, any issues related to the accident, any knowlege of an illegal "adoption ring" in PR during those year, I would very much appreciate hearing from you. My email address is: CWalsh415@aol.com.

(If there is a better location to make queries of this nature, please let me know.)

Thank you, Carma Walsh

Keywords: Robert Eugene "Bobby" Higgins Annabelle Goodall Higgins

Robert E. Higgins MP continued

Comments: Well, my computer for some reason jettisoned the email before I'd finished!

I was writing about my second cousin working in PR and being invited to the home of a new aquaintance. At some point in the evening, the man began to tell the story of an MP and his wife who were killed in an MVA, etc. It was obviously Bobby and Annabelle's story, but my cousin waited for the man to finish before revealing that he and Bobby were first cousins and that Bobby had followed them from AR to CA where he had lived with them for a time, eventually enlisted, served in Korea, and ended up stationed at Camp Roberts. The couple was flabbergasted and quickly went into a related story which follows:

They said that during those years, the early to mid-fifties, there was an ilicit "adoption ring" operating out of the PR hospital where some of the M.D.'s stationed at CR moonlighted in the ER. (Having worked in the medical field for 30 years, I know moonlighting in emergency rooms was and is still a common practive.) It was said that a baby boy had also been born and that the M.D. "kept the baby".

It is that story, that I learned of only recently, that was the catalyst for this email.

The tragic event surely sparked any number of rumors, but I figured at the very least, I might accidently run across someone who knew Bobby and/or Annabelle.

If anyone has information regarding Robert Eugene "Bobby" Higgins, his wife, Annabelle Goodall Higgins, the accident or any issues related to the accident, I would appreciate hearing from you. My email address is: CWalsh415@aol.com.

If the first half of this query is not showing up, please let me know. Also, if there is a better location to make queries of this nature, please let me know.

Thank you,

Carma Walsh

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Camp Roberts March 24 - May 24 1952

Comments: I am looking for anyone that knew my father John J. Casey. I know he was in the Army from March 11, 1952 - Dec. 22, 1953. I have pictures that are labeled Camp Roberts March 24 - May 24 1952 "C" Btry 489th A.F.A Ba. I know that he was an engineer. I have his photos and slides from Korea. He was from Chicago, Il. Thank you.

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40th Division Camp Kearny Monument

Comments: The monument for the 40th Division at Kearney (now MCAS Miramar)was apparently destroyed. However the brass plaque from the monument is located in the rotunda of the Headquarters, 40th Infantry Division at the Joint Forces Training Base (formerly NAS), Los Alamitos.

Keywords: I am the curator if the California State Military Museum in Sacramento. California National Guard units, California installations, California in the Korean War

40th Division Monument

Comments: We had an inquiry from a 4oth Division veteran who asked permission to look for a monument dedicated to the division. He said it is located between the eastern end of the runway and the I-15 freeway. Is anyone aware of this??

Keywords: 40th Division Monument at Camp Kearny or MCAS Miramar

223rd reg. CO L

Comments: Fought in the Iron Triangle area.

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hq.co.980th FA FN. 40th inf. div./liason red attached to 224th. inf. bn, 40th inf . div/

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Div MP HQ 1951-52

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578th Eng (c) Bn.

Comments: I would like to know why the 578th Engineers Battalion is not listed on the 40th Infantry Division page as a unit. Thanks. Al Cook

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MP Helmet and armband

Comments: I am looking for the following items from a veteran of the 40th Infantry Division. I am tryingto tput otgether a display of the itmes worm by the MP's of this Division during WWII or Korea. I am alos looking for the shoulder patch of the 40th (the blue patch with red within yellow sun and the tab Ball of Fire above it).

Mike B.

Keywords: 40th Div MP Helmet and arm band

Information on rosters

Comments: any help will be helpful in locating Joseph Paszek of Bayonne,NJ's unit.

Keywords: Looking for rosters of units from Korean War for a Lookup!

Need patch for 625th field artillery

Comments: Thank you all for your service to our contry. I am very grateful to all those who have answered the calling for the noble purpose of defending this great country.Mere words cannot fully express my respect and gratitude to all of you who made our way of life possible.

If someone can be so kind. I am looking for the patch that was created for the 625th field artillery. I have the 40th Infantry patch but I need the artillery patch to complete the set. I have looked at many other sites and have had no success. If anyone knows a specific site where one can be obtained I would be eternally in your debt.

I loved my Dad very much and wish to honor him in my own way. I purchased a Garand and my Son purchased an M1 carbine. These were weapons that my Dad carried at various times during his deployment in Korea. Along with my rifle I would love to pass those patches on to my Son in rememberance of my own personal hero so future generations of our family will always know of my Dad's service to our country.

Thank you all again for your service and consideration.

Kindest regards,

William Gil

Keywords: Army National Guard 625th field artillery patch

40th Div Call Signs

Comments: I am looking for the 40th Division call signs that that were used during the Korean War.. Below is a list of units and the call signs that I can remember. If you can fill in any gaps it would be appreciated. I can be reached by mail, e-mail, or phone. Hq & Hq, 40th Div - GRIZZLY 40th Repl Co - 40th Inf Div Band - 140th (M) Tk Bn - 40th Recon Co - Hqs Btry, 40th DivArty - GIANT 40th Div Aviation Co (Prov) - GYRO 143rd FA Bn -GREMLIN 625th FA Bn - GAMMA 980th FA Bn - 981st FA Bn -GOLDEN 140th AAA AW Bn - 578th Engr © Bn -GOPHER 160th Inf Regt - 223rd Inf Regt - GIBRALTAR 1sr Bn - GIBRALTAR RED 2nd Bn - GIBRALTAR BLUE 3rd Bn - GIBRALTAR WHITE 224th Inf Regt - GALAHAD 115th Med Bn - 40th MP Co - 740th Ord Maint Co - 40th QM Co - 40th Sig Co - Thanks for any help you can give me, as I sure don’t remember them all.

Bob Hanson Liaison Sgt, 625th FA Bn 10777 Pointed Oak Lane San Diego, Ca 92131 858 695-0407 jdrlh@netzero.net

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160th infantry regt.40th div. korean war history

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40th Inf- 223rd Regiment- HQ and HQ Co

Comments: I served with Lt Dan Noorlander in the I and R Platoon from Oct 1950 until Nov 1952 If you served with me then I would be delighted to chat with you about old times. An e-mail message would be great

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7th Army 40th Infantry Division @ Sandbag Castle

Comments: Anyone having served from Feb. 1951 to Feb 1953 in Korea at "Sandbag Castle",I would like to hear from you. My father doesn't remember or talk much about the war, but would like to hear from you.

Keywords: Sandbag Castle

Looking for anyone who knew my father Paul V. Donahue

Comments: Hi, My name is Lyn and I am looking for anyone who may have known of my father. He was stationed at Camp Cooke, California and served from Nov 1951 to Jan 1953. I know that he was at Camp Schimmelpfennig Japan. Other then that I do not know much. My father hardly ever spoke of the war. He is now deceased and I am looking for anyone that may have any information on my father, or maybe if I am really lucky a photo of him from their regimen. Thank you so very much. Proud Daughter, Lyn Donahue

Keywords: Donahue, Paul, Camp Schimmelpfennig, japan, camp cooke, california

40th Inf. Div. Korea War Veterans

Comments: Does the Association of 40th Infantry Division Korea War Veterans still exist? I sent my membership application and dues to the address on the association web site three months ago but have not received a reply. I have also sent two messages to the email address but have not gotten a response to them either.

If anyone knows the association status please let me know.

Keywords: 223rd Infantry Regiment