Good Memories

Comments: That was a good time in my life in 1968, the year of the Blue House raid, the Tet offensive and the capture of the USS Pueblo. I'm sorry to see it deactivated. We did a good job there at Camp Moser

Keywords: personal friend George Coppock,Major Wierzbinski (surgeon)

vanwahlgren@hotmail.com

Comments: When both the 7th and 2nd ID's were in Korea, the 43rd was at Camp Moser, Ouijongbu. It provided surgical care to soldiers of 2nd ID from Camp Casey. 121 at Camp Market provided care to 7th ID soldiers from western corridor. Seoul Army Hospital provided care to hospitals in the Yongsan area.

After the 7th division left Korea there was realignment of the hospitals. 121 EVAC moved from Bupyong, camp Market (ascom City ) to Yongsan. IN Yongsan it remained the 121 but was also called the Seoul Community hospital and was the main hospital for USFK. 43rd left Cmp Moser and moved to Hialeah in Pusan. the 11th Evac in Pusan was deactivated as the was 9th evac in Taegu.

The 43rd moved to Camp Humphreys in about 1983 so it could be "closer to the action" should a conflict break out. The 545th dispensary moved from Hump to Hialeah at the same time.

In about 1986-8 time frame the MASH acquired the full ISO units and Temper Tents and stopped being a "tent unit" It was finally deactivacted in about 1996-7 time frame leaving only the 121 Hospital as the only Hospital on the ROK. It was quite a sad time.

I remember the unit mascot, Shitter, a kaegogi dog who moved with the unit from Moser to Hialeah. After the move to Hialeah the unit became more of a clinic and caretaker of the MASH equipment. Great memories.. Thanks all for your contributions. Please add any unit history that you remember.. Thanks all. Van Wahlgren MASH 1981-1983

Keywords: mash moser, hialeah, shitter, camp humphreys, hialeah, 11th evac, 545th gen dispensary, Korea USFK, medical unit, forney, griner , tim low, miss kim,

5th PMU, 1973-4

Comments: Drove by Camp Mosier in 1985, turned over to the ROKs. Road to CRC paved. Have contacted a few others. Is the unit still there, if so where? All the best, guys!

Keywords: SP4 Kay, 91S, ex-entomology lab, then Orderly, then PSNCO. Later transferred to Camp Coiner. CO was CPT Michael Sullivan, 1st SGT John Nugent. 1LT Jack Baldwin. Sprayed orphanages for lice. Went to one Christmas Day with hats and gloves for the kids. I'll never forget it.

43rd 1965

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43rd Surg Hosptial Awarded Korean Presidential Unit Citation

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43RD SURGICAL HOSPITAL ROK PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

General Order No. 16

18 June 1975

III. REPUBLIC OF KOREA PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION

The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation which was awarded by the Republic of Korea to the 43D SURGICAL HOSPITAL is confirmed in accordance with paragraph 9-37, AR 672-5-1. The citation reads as follows: This Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to 43d Surgical Hospital (Mobile Army), in recognition of appreciation for its meritorious service rendered to the Republic of Korea from July 1950 to February 28, 1975. As the first and last one of the US Army surgical hospitals in Korea , 43d Surgical Hospital has performed an outstanding medical care and service throughout the Korean War for the members of the US Army and the United Nations Forces but also provided free medical care on immeasurable number of unfortunate Korean patients.

/S/PARK CHUNG HEE President Republic of Korea

Keywords: 43rd Surgical Hospital (MA)

Thanks for saving my brother's life

Comments: I would like to thank the heros of the 43rd MASH who saved my brothers life during the Korean War. His name was Darrell Burns and he took a grenade while with a recon behind enemy lines. He received the Silver Star for his efforts to continue to treat the wounded while he was, himself, blown open in the gut from the grenade. My brother December 25, 2008 and will soon be buried in Arlington. I am proud of him. Korea was the beginning and end of many heros. Thanks to them all.

Keywords: Silver Star, Medic, 1952, 1953, Korea, 32nd Inf

operating room 62-63

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surgical dept. r.d.WEAVER 62-63

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Greetings

Comments: I am the Paul Dudash (the medical maintenance tech)and Woked for Cpt Dante Chei (sp?). I was assigned from march 1962 through June 1963.

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5th Preventive Medicine Unit - 1972

Comments: Since first posting in January, I've added many more pictures of Camp Mosier and its people back in 1972. I've also added photos of the 377th Air Ambulance Company's helicopters, the Korean countryside and people, etc. Cut and paste this link into your browser:

http://www.performance-vision.com/Korea

Since posting the pictures, I've tracked down a few people from that era: Gordon Gillespie, Mike Williams, Ricky D. Young, Tony Bosworth, and my replacement, Jim Kardatzky. Would enjoy hearing from others, especially Chong, Chun Sik; Cho, Hu Cha; and Jim Ricketts.

Regards to all, - Stan

Keywords: 43rd SHMA; 43rd MASH; 5th PMU; 5th Preventive Medicine Unit; Camp Mosier;

43rd MASH (Camp Mosier)

Comments: I served at the 43rd MASH.........when it was located at UIJONGBU (Camp Mosier).........from 1972-1973. I served as a Medical Records Clerk/Admissions Office. Would be interested in hearing from "Buck"........Joe Rodigan, Paul Pollutra.........or anyone who served there during that time period. What a place it was..........hehehehehehe.

Keywords: 43rd MASH (Camp Mosier-UIJONGBU) (1972-1973)

43rd MASH duty

Comments: Was acting unit supply sgt. at the 43rd Apr '62 - Sep '62; remeber Sgt. John Rota in Med supply, Capt. Dante Chiei (sp?), Med supply OIC, Sgt Paul Dudash,tech repair, Spc/6 Wing, mash linen supply. Was later (Oct.,'62 - Apr. '63) acting sgt. of linen supply.

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43rd MASH Medical Maintenance NCO 1984 - 1986

Comments: The soldiers assigned to the 43rd MASH were the best that I served with during my military career. I hope to be in contact with them through this website. I have maintained contact with SGT Jun, Hong and SGT Richard Jackson to this day.

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43rd MASH Aug '69--Nov70

Comments: Cruising the web a bit, and came across this site. For the times-Korea was a good place to be. I didn't go into medical field after military, but enjoyed working with the Drs, Nurses, and fellow medics. Proud to be a part of the 43rd MASH

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moter pool 1964-65

Comments: cant remember many names but would know thm if y= i heatd them

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Supply Sergeant 43rd MASH 68 - 69

Comments: I arrived in Korea in May of 1968 and was first stationed with the 5th Preventative Medicine unit at Camp Nabors near Seoul as a Unit Supply clerk. Later that year I was promoted to Sergeant, and was transfered to the 43rd MASH at Camp Mosier as the Medical Supply Sergeant until the end of July 1969.

Keywords: 43rd MASH S. Korea 1968 1969 Supply

Picture?

Comments: I was stationed at the 43rd in the early 70s. While there our commander sent a letter to the producers of the M*A*S*H series and offered our hospital for one of the shows. The offer was declined but they did send the unit a very large autographed picture of the cast which was hung behind the reception desk and was stll there when I left in Oct 1973. I sure would like to Know where that pic went. And yes I did spent alot of time at "Rosies". Oscar!!! MMMMMM! GOOOOD!!!!

Keywords: TV Series, Picture,cast

43rd Maintenance Section

Comments: Proudly served with the 43rd Maintenance Section and provided limited maintenance support to the entire Camp Humphreys area December 92 to December 93! I was a lowly private then, have worked thru the ranks am 1LT now! Call or email

Keywords: LTC Bernardcheck, CPT Thompson, 1st SGT Douig, SFC Badgett, SFC Pruden, SGT Garrett, SGT Blomberg, SGT Engols, SPC Carpenter, SPC Immell, SPC Vokavich, PFC Flake, and many others not in Maintenance - "Medic types"

43rd Maintenance Section

Comments: Proudly served with the 43rd Maintenance Section and provided limited maintenance support to the entire Camp Humphreys area December 92 to December 93! I was a lowly private then, have worked thru the ranks am 1LT now! Call or email

Keywords: LTC Bernardcheck, CPT Thompson, 1st SGT Douig, SFC Badgett, SFC Pruden, SGT Garrett, SGT Blomberg, SGT Engols, SPC Carpenter, SPC Immell, SPC Vokavich, PFC Flake, and many others not in Maintenance - "Medic types"

43rd Maintenance Section

Comments: Proudly served with the 43rd Maintenance Section and provided limited maintenance support to the entire Camp Humphreys area December 92 to December 93! I was a lowly private then, have worked thru the ranks am 1LT now! Call or email

Keywords: LTC Bernardcheck, CPT Thompson, 1st SGT Douig, SFC Badgett, SFC Pruden, SGT Garrett, SGT Blomberg, SGT Engols, SPC Carpenter, SPC Immell, SPC Vokavich, PFC Flake, and many others not in Maintenance - "Medic types"

5th Preventive Unit at Camp Mosier

Comments: I was stationed at Camp Mosier for almost all of 1972. Just posted a page of pictures from that era, mainly for my daughter. Think I'll add a couple more pics of people that others may remember.

http://www.performance-vision.com/Korea/

- Stan

Keywords: Camp Mosier, 43rd SHMA, 5th Preventive Medicine Unit

43rd MASH-June 59-June 60

Comments: I was assigned to the 43rd MASH from June 59 through June 1960. Pat Graves was our first Sergeant, Leon Loll was the XO, MSGT Henderson was our motor officer, PFC Guidry was the pharmacist, Our medical officers were CPTS Givens, Hawthorne& Sembrot. Jerry Strong was our laboratory Technologist.MSGT Art Rowland was the NCOIC of Nursing Service, Chief Nurse was Maj Agnus Zeta Cleery, CPT Goodpasture was the dentist, Sgt Emmons was NCOIC of the ambulance section, 3rd LT Ahmet (jack) Memishul was the Turkish language interpritur (we supported a 5,500 man Turk brigade),Maj Ernie French was "Dust-off" pilot

Keywords: Nickname was "JAKE". Personal friends: McCleery,Burmeister,Coker, Smith,M, Cromwell, Hollinger ,Guidry, Rowland and Pat Graves.

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Keywords: I served with the 43rd in 1959-60.

Worked Main Gate

Comments: I arrived @ the 43rd in December 1967 after discharge from the 106th Gen Hosp. in Japan. I was with the 1st Infantry Div. in Vietnam and was wounded on October 17 67. I was still pretty weak and couldn't walk very well,so the 1st Sgt recommended that I work the main gate with the Korean civilians. I was there when they captured the USS Pueblo. I met a lot of good people, but can't remember any names. Came home in July 67.

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