As Bn Commo. Sgt H&S Co.578th I took lots of 35 mm slides still in good condition..

Comments: If interested, could share a lot of slides from Japan to landing at Inchon,up thru 38th. Lots of pictures of terrain, winter, etc. Also some of the Ranger Co. that trained at Matsushima Air Field and their jumps.

Keywords: 40th Japan July 4th before shipped to Korea

passing of CPL.william s. grant

Comments: hello, my dad went and fought in the korean war in 1947. and he and he was awarded with a bronze star and a silver star. he passed away in 2004. today would have been his 80th birthday 10/02/1929. he has 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. and i want them to know that there grandfather went to war so we can have the freedom we have today. i'm looking for any information on him. thank you laura blevins

Keywords: enl.apr.14 1947 40th inf.div. N.G28103102 625th F.A.BN.

Boswell, William Roland

Comments: Buddy Boswell was an MP with the 40th in Japan and Korea in the 1950/51/52 time frame. He passed away Jan 2009. I will be posting some of his photos when I rescan his negatives.

Keywords: 40th MP Buddy

PFC Stodden

Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have know my grandfather, PFC Robert Stodden, and might have a picture of him from Korea. I am trying to add him to the veteran memorial at Mt. Solidad and need a picture. Thank you.

Keywords: Artillery supply, Robert "Bob" Stodden

Lt Don Polley

Comments: Looking for anyone from 40th Div during Korean War who may have served with my uncle. He won 1 silver star at Kumhwa and a 2nd later on

Keywords: Don Polley

CO L 223rd 40th Div

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Keywords: Fought in the Kumsong, Kumwa & Iron Triangle area, 1951-52. Received Bronze Star "V" device in April 1952 on outpost in Iron Triangle.

Forward Observer

Comments: My father served as a forward observer during the Korean war. He told me once that he was infantry attached to artillery. He served with the 40th infantry. His name is John Ardis Mosley. I have tried to find any surviving friends he may have served with, but have been unable to find any. If anyone knew or remembers him, please let me know. Thanks for the help, John C Mosley.

Keywords: 40th Infantry, Forward Observer, Mosley

Information Regarding Cpl. Edward Kreis

Comments: My father Edward Kreis served in the Korean War, I believe with the 40th Infantry Division because of the combat patch on his uniform. I have many photos of dad with a bunch of names on the back. I see that dad hung around with a group of guys that are captioned inthe back as: Tuck, Greer, Red and Monroe. Most of the photos have Tuck and Greer and dad in them. One photo says, "Our cook, Cpl. Stackhouse.. that really is his name".. Dad's handwriting is sometimes hard to read so I wouldn't be suprised if it was Cpl. Steakhouse. If anyone knows any of these men please get back to me. Thanks

Keywords: Red, Gordon, Kreis,Dell,Tuck, Johns,Green, Monroe, Greer,Gray, Cpl.Stackhouse,Hartman, Lt. Howard,

USA 30163394 - Number of tank in combat photo.

Looking for info

Comments: I am looking for some information on my Fathers cousin his name was Henri Scotti from New York. I am an Army Veteran who is doing a military family research, and since my father has passed on i dont have any info about Henri.

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223rd Inf Regt. 40th Inf Div

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Keywords: Wanted to note the passing of Sgt. Everette J. Wittmayer Company "M" 223rd Inf. Regt. 40th Inf. Div on 9/4/08. I went through several hundred photos taken during the Korean war over the Thanksgiving holiday, but would like to hear more from someone that knew my father. Thank you.

A Co 223rd Inf Regt. 40th Inf Div. 1952-53

Comments: Silver Star

Bronze Star "V"

Combat Inf Badge

Army Commendation Medal"V"

Korean Service Medal

UN Service Medal

Meritorius Service Medal/OC

Keywords: Punchbowl, Heartbreak Ridge

Jerry Groom date correction

Comments: My father fought at punchbowl in 1952 not 1958 as I missprinted in my first message.

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40th Infantry Div, 223rd Regiment Jerry Groom

Comments: My father was S.F.C. Jerry Groom. He was in the 40th infantry Division, 223rd regiment. I believe he also fought at "Heartbreak Ridge," "Sandbay Castle Hill," and the "Punchbowl." in or around October 1958. He passed away in 1993, but I'm interested in hearring any stories about him or his company. He would not talk about the war, I hear he was in a very dangerous group with a high casualty rate, but know little else. If you knew him I would like to hear any memories you might be able to convey to me. This would mean a lot to me as I idolized my father. He was one hell of a man. They don't make them like that any more. Thank you for your time. Jerry Groom II

Keywords: 40th Division, 223rd regiment, punchbowl, Heartbreak Ridge, Sandbay Castle

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

Keywords: Gopher Dog

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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40th ID Company I 1953-1954 buddies Korea

Comments: Would like to know if anyone from my unit is still alive and contactable

Keywords: Roberto Vega, Spots, USS General Mills, USS General Walker,heartbreak ridge,Coma Valley, White horse Mountian,Sam,DMZ ,38th Parrale,

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

Keywords: Gopher Dog

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

Keywords: Call Signs

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

Looking for other soldiers of G-1

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Keywords: I was assigned to G-1 Division Headquarters as SFC between 1952 and 1953. I would like to hear from others who might have served with me there.

TAEGU, KOREA 185TH INF A COMPANY 1ST PLATOON

Comments: When we arrived at Taegue, Korea the Japanese soldiers were still at their guard post's. Our squad took over and Japanese were gone the next day. That night the CO told our squad (13 men) to get full field pack with rations. We were to guard the city hall

Keywords: Sept. 1945 advance Force to Taegu,Korea occupation. Came on Bandera ADA-131 from Panay left for usa March 1946 on U.S.S. General Scott

Fred J Bott Jr

Comments: I'm posting this message for a friend that does not have a computer.does anyone know a Fred J Bott kia nov 3rd 1952.He was in the 160th regt,his sister thinks he was in E CO.He was from Worcester Massachusetts.if anyone know any thing about him email me and I will send her the Info. Thank You MANNY

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Am Looking for---

Comments: Am looking for comrades who were in my company when we went from the Philippines to Korea in 1945. I might have been in "F" Co. prior to Hq. but malaria wiped out much of my memory. I was hoping to use this forum to contact them. Fire in Div. Hq. in the Philippines and in St. Louis wiped out most of my records. This is my last recourse. Thank you, Mitch

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Korean War Pics and little info

Comments: My grandfather had some pics that he trained his men with, and some scenic pics that I thought I could share with anyone interested. Maybe a museum would find them interesting, who knows? I'm very proud of my grandfather and all he did in his military career.

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HQ&HQ CO

Comments: Looking for anyone that was in HQ&HQ CO from 1950 to 1953.

thanks manny

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SGT. OSWALDO YANEZ

Comments: Ossie has just recently lost his wife Martha to breast cancer. He still works full time at Union Station in L.A. California as a Security person. At age 73 he is still protecting Our Country. I would really like him to know that there are many Veterans from Korea still alive.

Keywords: Does anyone remeber OSSIE?? My dad never really talked too much about Korea. I do know he was awarded the Bronze Star. If anyone has any interesting stories to tell please e-mail.

Looking for friends of Charlie Charamut

Comments: I am the son of Charlie Charamut and wanted to try to help him find some information on people he knew and served with. I know he was in communications and the an aid to a hight ranking officer, but thats all I have at the time. You can contact me at my Email

Thanks Charles Charamut MSgt, USAF, (Ret)

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looking for anyone who knew my dad sgt.john winsor

Comments: my dad sgt.john winsor was in korea from 51 to 53 and was a b.a.r. man.he had basic at camp rucker and crossed the pacific on the wasp.units he mentioned and im not sure was the 24th when he first got to korea in 51.when i was a little boy i remember seeing the gold shoulder patch of the 40th inf.div.(the gold star i believe) on his uniform.if anyone knew him or how i can find where and who he served with i will be in your debt.thank you....david winsor

Keywords: heartbreak ridge, was in korea from 51-53

FINDING UNIT MEMBERS

Comments: MADE BEACH LANDING IN INCHON AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 40TH INF DIV. FROM THERE WENT ON LINE FOR OUR BN HQ,AS FOWARD OBSERVER FOR S2-S3 SECTION. RETURNED TO US AND WAS WITH THE 505 AIB 82ND AIR BORN. GOD AMERICA

Keywords: 1952 THRU 1953. I WAS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM A HILL CALLED ALPHA TO MY LEFT WAS SANDBAG CASTEL,FURTHER TO MY RIGHT WAS STALIN. DONT REMBER MUCH ABOUT UNIT OR HILL. MY NIGHT AND DAY WAS BEING FOWARD OBSERVER TO OUR BN CMD. ANY ONE WHO MIGHT REMBER ME I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.ANOTHER OLD SOLDIER WHO IS SLOWLY FADING AWAY.GOD BLESS.....

Comments: We were the Advance Party of Occupation Taegu,Korea Sept. 8 or 15, 1945. Taegu officially opened Oct. 1,1945. Our Platoon was given M.P. Helmets, M.P. Arm Bands, and 45 caliber Pistols and we worked with Korean Police.I have pictures of some Korean farmers and our M.P. at Korean Police station. When we arrived at Taegu, the Japanese soldiers were still there holding there compound, we relieved them

Keywords: We were the advance party of occupation Taegu,Korea Sept.8 or 15, 1945. Taegu official opened Oct. 1,1945 Our Platoon was given M.P. Helmets, M.P. Arm Bands, and 45 caliber Pistal and we work with Korean Police. Re-turned for Honorable dis-charge March 26,1946

1945 Occupation Taegu,Korea

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seach

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Friends of Richard M. Harwood

Comments: Interested in location anyone who remembers Dick and would like to either share some memories with him or his son or grandson. Dick recently gave us his Service Awards, and a scrapbook of all his letters home, and photo's. As a family we are enjoying learning about his experience.

Additionally, he has a service medal which is blue with a wide gold stripe in the center, and two narrower gold stripes on either side of the center one - can anyone tell me what this award was for????? Thanks in advance!!!

Keywords: 4 year tour from 48 - June 1952. 40th Infantry Division-Medic Unit.

Medical Division 40th

Comments: Would like to get in contact with any persons that served over that time period. I would also like to be involved with helping promote knowledge about the Korean War. My dad just recently started talking about his experiences over there and I would like to find anyone who served with him.

Keywords: My dad served between 1951-1953, basic with Cleveland Harper, who received silver star. He was stationed in Ft. Jackson, SC, Ft. Mead, Md.,for Basic Training then to Ft. Sam Houston, TX. for 3 mos. for additional medical training and then back to Ft. Jackson for 2 or 3 mos. where he worked in the Army hospital. Then he was shipped overseas to Japan and on to South Korea.

father-wounded-korean-10-29-51

Comments: IM TRYING TO LOCATE A BOOK I WAS IN ,WHEN I WAS WOUNDED IN OCT.29,1951 IF ANY ONE KNOW COULD YOU LET ME KNOW I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ONE. ANY ONE FROM THIS TIME FRAME LET ME KNOW THANKS !!!!!!!

Keywords: JOHNNIE ......SGT.JOHN ESTES

Death of Russell Jay Louk

Comments: My father was CPL.Russell LOUK of 40TH infantry div. company L. He passed away on Dec. 18 2000 of cancer. He thought very highly of this unit. I even got him a hat with the units emblem and battle ribbions on it that he treaured and showed everyone that visted him in the hospital. I just wanted to let anyone who knew him that he has passed. Thank Robert Louk

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L.E.ELY FROM RALEIGH MISSISSIPPI

Comments: L.E.ELY FROM RALEIGH MISSISSIPPI

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LOOK FOR INFO

Comments: My father name is Edward L. Jefferson. He join the Army 1952 at Camp KILMA, NJ. When I went to Germany he was in the 40th Division out of CA. He also told me that the unit patch was a sunrise. Do any one remember him or known or have any information about this unit.

Thank You

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GI's in the 40th Infintry division

Comments: He died over in Korea. His outfit was Med.Det-143Rd Fd. Bn. B- Btry 40th Infintry Division.Any one remember Him. His name is Cpl. Charles P. Bost 52008097 US Army. Would appreciate a comback.

Keywords: Looking for GI's who served with my brother.

40th Division Korean Veteran

Comments: G-1 40TH INFANTRY

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Bruce David Owen

Comments: I am interested in surprising my father with information gathered.

Keywords: My father spent time in Korea active combat in 1951 and 1952. He spent time at Kogido, returned home fall 1952. Friends by the name of Kenny Hoke and Polaski, have been mentioned.

Monument access restrictions?

Comments: My youngest son was told he could not access the Vandenberg 40th Division Memorial Site as he was not a member of the military, this happened 7 Oct 2000!! I had asked him to see if he could find the brick that I had given a large contribution (for me) to have my name inscribed on it. As it happens the invitation to me to attend came about two weeks before the dedication and two weeks after the RSVP date. On that short a notice I could not afford the premium prices to fly from Pennsylvania to CA so he was on a business trip near the base and offered to check it out. Is this a sample of short shrift as usual from another branch of the military?

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Oriental Lantern atop the Monument

Comments: 40th Infantry Division Year 2000 Divisional Memorial at VAB The Memorial was completed and dedicated on September 1, 2000 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, as planned. Over 2000 people attended and the event was an astounding success. The number of people present exceeded expectations. The chairman in charge of the Memorial is Brigadier General Thomas J. DeGraw. I feel honored to have met BG DeGraw through his efforts to locate an Oriental Lantern which would become a permanent part of the Memorial. He was looking for a Lantern that would meet certain specifications in that when one looks through the 40th Division Infantry Patch, through the light housing of the Oriental Lantern-and across the Pacific Ocean, with some imagination one may be able to see Korea! He also said the Monument will be oriented to 265 degrees, 5792 miles from Korea. During my conversation with Tom at my home in Mission Viejo, California, I felt there was a kinship between us that helped make this tall order somewhat academic. During WW2 I served as Artillery Officer with 8th AGRA under the command of the then General Montgomery. Tom and I soon became friendly and exchanged war experiences. He told me he was 17 at the start of the Korean War, obtained a college degree and returned to the Army where he was commissioned. Thirty years later he retired as a Brigadier General and a full career behind him. Retired Maj.General James D.Delk wrote a book about the 40th Division History. In part he said and I quote: “The Korean Veterans always did feel like they didn’t receive recognition due to them.” In as much as I would like to refrain from making the following observation I must not hesitate to state that I too, feel that I have not been given due recognition for my efforts in creating that vital part of the Monument- the Oriental Lantern. I feel honored to have contributed my artistic talent in creating and donating the Lantern that will top the monument with no end in sight. Harry Bonnici

Keywords: I will gladly E-mail interested parties a digital picture of the monument upon request.

Did you serve wih my uncle?

Comments: My name is Steven Ray. I took my father down to Vandenberg AFB to witness the 40th's Korean War Memorial dedication and to revisit the place where he left his late brother, Walter Ray, at the gates of Camp Cooke some 50 years ago. My father had hoped to meet some former 40th soldiers that might have served with his brother in Korea or at Camp Cooke. All that my dad remembers is that My uncle was a mess Sergeant. My dad has a photograph taken in Japan of my uncle wearing the "sunburst". Any help would be appreciated. SSG Steven Ray USAR (ret)

ps. I'm a former member of the 184th inf and the 132 engrs

Keywords: Staff Sergeant Walter Cecil Ray, Mess Sergeant

40th Infantry Division (Mech) Korean Contributions

Comments: Anyone having any type of memorabilia pertaining to the 40th Division's past history in Korea or elsewhere, including clippings, photos, letters and valid stories and information, please send it to the 40th Division Webmaster(myself) or call MAJ Bernd Willand at the Command Group. We would like to gather as much of the past as possible so that we can let the current Divisional troops learn the history of what the Patch stands for, as we make history ourselves.

Keywords: Joe Villarreal, WebMaster, 40th Infantry Division (Mech)

DO YOU KNOW BERNARD COHEN

Comments: BERNARD COHEN(KANE) WENT TO CAMP COOKE IN 1950.AS PART OF THE 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION. I AM INTERSETD TO KNOW IF YOU KNEW HIM. HE WAS MY FATHER IN LAW AND I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HIS SERVICE TIME.

SINCERELY, KEVIN OUTTEN SSG AGR DE ARNG QUARTERMASTER

Keywords: SON - IN - LAW OF BERNARD COHEN

Historical Art

Comments: Would appreciate any info on the engagements, battles and incidents involving the 40th in Korea. Photos and other artifacts would or could also be helpful. The art will be presented to the National Guard Associstion and published by the Defense Dept. for free distribution. Thanks for your input. Tod H. Fredericks

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Comments: 40TH CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD

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John Toscano

Comments: IT IS MY HOPE THAT MEN I SERVED WITH WILL CONTACT ME.

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Finding unit members

Comments: AFTER ALL THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO COMMUNICATE WITH MEMBEERS OF MY OLD UNIT

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Ret. Gen 40th ID, and author

Comments: APPRECIATE WHAT YOU ARE DOING. WILL SEND CHECK TO SUPPORT.

Keywords: by Editor: General Delk has written a fine book about the Division - Ted Barker

Comments: INTERESTING THAT THE 40TH DIVISION WAS A CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD DIVISION, THE ONLY GROUPS ARE IN THE EAST

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