Richard J. Henke

Comments: Hello, I am looking for information about my father, Richard J. Henke. I have a few facts, but he left our family when I was young and I never had further contact with him. Here is what I know: He was born in Missouri on Oct. 6, 1923 and died Oct. 10, 1983, supposedly under curious circumstances in Las Vegas. He joined the National Guard after he returned from WWII, the 40th Division. He was stationed at Camp Cook before he reported to duty in Korea. He came home on compassionate leave when my brother was born in 1951 and then had to return to Korea. I was told that he was responsible for loading bombs onto the planes and he saw so much devastation it affected him deeply. He had a very bad temper.

I would love to know more about this person who was absent for most of my life. You can contact me at cherylwsd1@cox.net. Thank you! You all have my utmost respect for serving our country.

Keywords: 40th Division, WWII, National Guard

40th Division Monument-WW1

Comments: All 40th Division personnel should know that California dedicated a monument to the 40th Division on 11/11/1928. The monument was located at Camp Kearney, California. Camp Kearney became NAS Miramar and is currently Marine Corp Air Station Miramar. I was interested in locating this memorial as my great grandfather was KIA during the Meuse Argonne Offensive (WW1) and I had family photos of my grandfather at the monument circa 1930. After exhaustive research, my father and I went to Miramar and located the site of the monument at the east end of the runway (see Panaramio on Google Earth for photo). My father located the plaque to the Monument in Los Alamitos, CA and the 40 ton rock that the plaque was affixed to, was located in Long Beach, CA. We are attempting to have the National Guard reassemble and restablish the monument at either Miramar or at their HQ in Los Alamitos. Soon, I will be placing photos of the rock and the plaque on Google Earth for all proud 40th Division soldiers to view.

Keywords: 40th Division Monument, WW1 found!

adress change+email

Comments: probably not to many of us left to date 2005-6 turning 73 now just luckie huh? Prowd but not forgoten.

Keywords: officaly on telephone :Grizzly Rear"

HAVE SOME PICTURES OF 40TH SIGNAL COMPANY- JAPAN &KOREA. 1959-52

Comments: Would like to find any of the old unit- Have some pictures of unit .

Keywords: camp cooke, Sindi Japan, Kumsong valley, Korea

Photo of some men 40 Sig D Co

Comments: I have several photos that were in my father's, Frank Martin of 4th Sig B&C Co, "year book" that was done in 1950-51 while stationed in Korea.

If you're interested I'll be happy to scan the photos and email them to you.

Keywords: 40th Signal Bn D Company

Comments: I was a m/sgt radio operator platoon Looking for other members of the same unit.

Keywords: 40th signal company- korea- japan-1950-52 buddies

40th Signal Company 40th Infantry Division

Comments: My father, George W. "G.W." Uht, died 9 Feb 1992. He was inducted into US Army 15 Nov 1950, Stoddard Co., MO. Recall him mentioning training at Ft. Gordon, ?GA. He attended The Signal School at Ft. Monmouth, NJ 16 Feb to 15 Jun 1951. He was assigned to 40th Signal Company, 40th Infantry Division. Believe he mentioned shipping out of Washington State for Korea. He served in Korea I assume from shortly after finishing Sig. School in June 1951 until shortly before separation 29 Oct 1952. Served 8 months and 13 days in Korea. He returned to Camp (Ft.) Carson, CO to separate. His rank was listed as Cpl (T), appointed 29 Nov 1951. He was born in LaBelle, MO, lived in Palmyra, MO, graduated from high school in Sikeston, MO., and lived in Dexter, MO at time of induction. After separation, he worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 33 years from which he retired.

Looking for anyone who might have known my father in the signal company or in Korea, members of his unit. Also, interested in the history of the 40th Signal Company in Korea, it's mission, assignments, battles, etc. Don't know how dad's unit was further broken down into smaller unit. Dad didn't talk much of his military service and now that he is gone, I wish I'd asked more. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about his service in other ways.

Thanks for any assistance.

ruht@sheltonbbs.com

Keywords: 40th Signal Company, 40th Infantry Division, Telephone Installer/Repairman

Not Living

Comments: Dr."DOC" Neils W. Robinson died on 1/18/94 from a heart attact while duck hunting.I know he thought much of you all. Barry Robinson

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is this real?

Comments: james l sephes (middlesboro, ky. daily news article)cites sephes as member of 40th div airborne and squad ldr in I company. fought at pork chop hill and heartbreak ridge (he says)and also denied seat on bus when back in us trying to get home and in uniform because "african american". do not know mr. sephes but believe that claims are very strange because few negro paratroopers at time of korean war. sephes would also have to be 67-68 years old at minimum and does not appear to be that old tho will concede could be older than looks. the problem of vets who aren't vets comes along in every war i suspect and really don;t care as long as "vet" restricts claims to bar room bs but appearing in newspaper and claiming to be something you aren't isn't acceptable to me. if you can verify mr. sephes claim, or dispute it, would be interested. thanks will partin (us army vn vet with 4 awarded phs)

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HHC 40th DIV (Signal Co/lineman)

Comments: I'd love to hear from any of you.

Keywords: Served in Korea from July 52 -NOV 53 up on the Chorwaun Valley.

Member of 143rd FA Bn

Comments: I was assigned to Hq. Btry, 143rd FA Bn for Basic & Advance Artillery Training. When we were in line to board the train for shipment to Japan, I was pulled out to stay behind for NCO School & Officer Candidate School. Following these two schools & Airborne School, I was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division for six months of non-combat troop duty before shipment to the Far East Command. I arrived in Korea & was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division in December 1952.

Keywords: John A. Garrard, John F. Flodin, Allen Flodin, George Weigle, Harold Bernhard, Robert Lynn, Col John J. Heffernan

1952

Comments: here is list of guys i spent time with in korea the first list is the ones i have pictures of edward maloney, george maloney, dave pliler, grover chesley,eugene adams,ernie blair,ted donaldson,george nelson,jerry mcclellan,amos tracy , al nelson, last names only ferris,portner,and two clarks.my closest buddy was bob west,would like to find him. he and ed maloney played the guitar and kept us entertained.e-mail me if you wish. bob

Keywords: time, 1952 4oth sig. co. 40th inf. div.

40th Division Korea War Memorial, Camp Cook

Comments: In 1 September 2000 a memorial was dedicated at Camp Cook (Vandenberg AFB)to honor all the fine soldiers of the 40th Infantry Division that served during the Korea Conflict. We anticipated 1500 attendess and wound up with almost 3,000. For some of us you are not forgotten.

Stuart J. Fuller III Command Sergeant Major

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40th RECON Company

Comments: Looking for interested Korean Vets interested in attending 9/1/00 Memorial Dedication = Vandenberg AFB (formerly Camp Cooke). Respond by 7-18-00. Other contacts, Richard Madrid, (562) 491-1969 Gus Montano (562) 693-3074

Keywords: Memorial - 40th Division

40th ID Memorial Dedication

Comments: I understand that there is a 40th Infantry Division Memorial Dedication planned for September 1, 2000 at Vandenberg AFB, CA. How can I get permission to attend?

Thank you

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Searching for info about my father

Comments: My father has never spoken of anything about his time in Korea. He died in 1985 w/o telling us a thing. Now my children are 13 and 8 and asking about Grandpa and his Army duties. Can anyone help me? My father was a 6 ft red head from Jasper, MN. His discharge papers show three medals which we have never seen...I would like to know what he did to receive the medals. Thank you to any and all of you for giving me the freedom I have and my father's grandsons!

Keywords: Radio Operator

Future Reunions?

Comments: I had joined the California National Guard in 1948 while still in high school. I went to Camp Cook, CA in September of 1950 when the 40th Division was called to active duty. I ended up as the NCO in charge of the Radio Relay Section of the 40th Signal Company. This happened not because I was qualified, but because I was one of the few people who knew anything about the equipment.

When the division went to Japan in April of 1951 we traveled first by train to Fort Mason in San Francisco, by troop transport to Yokohama and, again, by train to Camp Schimmelphennig near Sendai, Japan. In January 1952 we shipped over to Korea going by train to Yokohama, troop transport to Inchon, Korea, train to Chosin, Korea and truck to replace the 24th Infantry Division. I served near the front until July of 1952 when I shipped home.

Are there plans for any reunion in the coming year? Please let me know of any such plans.

Respectfully yours,

Gordon Brandt 1425 Cedar Place Los Altos, CA 94024 (650) 968-0259 fax (650) 968-8436 GEBrandt@aol.com

Keywords: 4oth Signal Company

unit member

Comments: 40TH SIGNAL COMPANY, 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Keywords: 40TH Signal Company, 40th Infantry Division