Looking for: CLIFF BURCHYETT

Comments: My brother-John (Mac) McFarland is looking for-(and would like to contact)

CLIFF BURCHYETT

Cliff served at Yong Dungpo, S Korea with the 45th Infantry Division. Cliff and John met during R & R at the "Sea-Side" hotel in Karatsu,Ky Shu, Japan in early September, 1953. John helped Cliff buy a bicycle for a pastor of a Baptist church at Yong Dungpo. Anyone knowing about Cliff please contact me and I will get the info to John. Thanks

Keywords: Yong Dungpo,S. Korea

R & R-Sea-Side hotel, Karatsu,Ky Shu, Japan

179th Regt, 45 Division June 1952

Comments: Pork Chop Hill battles Cpl Konumu (Paul) Ura KIA 5/29/52 Recoilless riflemen from Hawaii I'm Paul's brother-in-law, hoping to learn more details about his death. I believe he was killed by a direct hit as his unit began moving back from their positions so his body could not be retrieved. The family still hopes his remains will be returned to them.

Keywords: 45th Division, 179th Reg't, 3d Batt., Co. L

Warren Henry Jelinek 179 inf. div c company

Comments: I am the son of the above mentioned member of the 45th Inf. Div 179th Inf Reg. C Company. My father passed away on October 31st 2007. He was a great man and seldomly talked about his time in Korea..He was awarded a purple heart for being grenaded(still had the schrapnel in his shoulder to prove it)... I am looking for anyone who served with him and can give me some information and how it was and how he was. He always told me to support the armed services..but that was about it...I can't find any information about his unit...what it did..any help is greatly appreciated

Keywords: Warren Jelinek, 179 Inf. Div, C. Company Royce Acker, John Alfieri, Calvin Love

Gerald Daniel

Comments: I'm looking for persons with information about any of the people listed here. Gerald Daniel, Gordon LaTondrese, Beany Olalde, Raymond Cudnick, James Beulah, Charles Evans and Division Commander General Ginder. I have several pictures taken by my Father that lists these names. The places listed on the pics include Taig-Wang-Ni, Seoul (Go-Won Park), Yong-Dong-Po, a Nail Factory in Seoul, Ft. Lee Virginia. The dates on these pics are 1951 to 1953. The pics also note 45th Thunderbird Division. If you know any of these people please contact me.

Keywords: Gerald Daniel, Gordon LaTondrese, Beany Olalde, Raymond Cudnick, James Beulah, Charles Evans, Seoul, Taig-Wang-Ni, Inje, Fort Lee, 45th Thunderbird Division, General Ginder

Johnny J.B. Back

Comments: Hi! I would like anyone who remembers my Dad (Johnny JB Back) to contact me! I would also like anyone who knows why my Dad received the Bronze Star Medal, to contact me... My Dad served as a private & Corporal in the Korean War & I never knew he had received the Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal for Korea, US Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, & Combat Leadership Patch until it was too late. My Dad died on November 22, 2008. My Sister & I made memorial videos which can be seen on YouTube (My account name there is: ChrissyWhale) Each video shows photos of my Dad back in the military & throughout his life. The Links to the videos are: My Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOubZ0socR0 My Sisters Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vmhmL95ySM&feature=channel_page (I hope they showed up - If not, email me!) My Dad was born & raised in Sharon, PA; joined the Army in 1952; served in the Korean War as a Corporal; & then married the most wonderful gal (Our Mom), on August 25th, 1957. Together they had 1 Son & 4 Daughters, who in turn blessed them with: 5 Grandsons & 3 Granddaughters; 1 Step Granddaughter & 1 Step Grandson; & 1 Great GrandSon!! Throughout his life he lost his parents & his 3 sisters... He Loved Baking, Fishing, & Riding his John Deere Tractor! He had many pets: Dogs, Cats, Chickens, Roosters, a Pig, & even a baby Squirel! After only 51 years of marriage & almost 76 years of life, he was taken from this Earth to take his journey home. Please help my family figure out why my Dad received the Bronze Star & maybe learn a little bit more about his stay in the Army. Thank You So Much & God Bless!

Keywords: US Army Corporal, JB, Korean War, 45th Infantry Division, 8th Army, Front Line, Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal for Korea, US Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Leadership Patch, & Dad

Father: Jerome Beardsley Wood

Comments: My Father, Jerry (b. 1930, d. 2006) passed away several years ago. He was a Corporal wounded in action in, I believe, 1952. I believe he was a member of the 45th Division and was present at Hill 255. He never spoke of the war. He grew up in White Plains and Long Island, NY. I am looking for information about his tour of duty and experience, unit etc.

Keywords: Jerry, JB, Beardsley. Porkchop, 255.

Master Sargeant Maxfield

Comments: I am looking for anybody that served with my father in Korea during 1952. He was involved in the battles of Mt. Baldy and received a purple heart and other commendations. He was a Master Sergeant with the 45th ID Thunderbirds out of Oklahoma. He also went by the names Max, Baldi, or Jerry. I have almost no information on his military service due to a fire that destroyed his military records along with countless others. If anybody has served with him, knows him or knows of reunions or other links/websites that could help me, please direct me or contact me. I would appreciate any info or help. Respectfully,

Corey Maxfield - Son

Keywords: Korea, Battles of Mt. Baldy, Master Sargeant Maxfield, Max, Baldi, Jerry, 45th ID, Thunderbirds, OK National Guard

SSgt Donald P. Candage

Comments: I am Looking for any one thet knew my Grandfather SSgt Donald P. Candage from Bar Harbor Maine. He passed away on Oct 7th 2008. Upon his passing I found his Korean war medals, his Combat Infantry Badge and his Infantry Blue Cord. He was proud of his service but didnt speak much about it. I would like to learn more about his service time in the Korean conflict. He served from 1952 to 1954.

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PFC Edward Sinkler (45th ID)

Comments: My uncle who I never met (Father's Brother) was killed in action as an Infantryman in 1953 with the 45th Infantry Division. His name is PFC Edward Sinkler of Sumpter, SC. My aunt Sallie still talks about him. It seems he was a great man with high morale values. He had a tough time as a Negro in the south and in the US Army at the time. Unfortunately, he was not married not did he have any children. Records state that he was born in 1930 which made him 23 at time of death but my aunt swears he was 16 years old at time of death. Supposedly, he easily forged his date of birth to serve his country which was seemingly easy to do during those times and especially for a negro. I hope he received the right recognition.

Keywords: I am an officer currently serving on active duty in the US Army. I served as a Tank Platoon Leader in Desert Shield/Storm, an operations officer in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and a logistics officer during Operations Iraq Freedom.

PFC Edward Sinkler (45th ID)

Comments: My uncle who I never met (Father's Brother) was killed in action as an Infantryman in 1953 with the 45th Infantry Division. His name is PFC Edward Sinkler of Sumpter, SC. My aunt Sallie still talks about him. It seems he was a great man with high morale values. He had a tough time as a Negro in the south and in the US Army at the time. Unfortunately, he was not married not did he have any children. Records state that he was born in 1930 which made him 23 at time of death but my aunt swears he was 16 years old at time of death. Supposedly, he easily forged his date of birth to serve his country which was seemingly easy to do during those times and especially for a negro. I hope he received the right recognition.

Keywords: I am an officer currently serving on active duty in the US Army. I served as a Tank Platoon Leader in Desert Shield/Storm, an operations officer in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and a logistics officer during Operations Iraq Freedom.

M Co.279th Inf Regt 45th Inf Div.

Comments: My father Dave R. Arnold served with M Co 279th during Jan 51-Apr52 in Korea.He was an infantryman with an mos of hvy weapons mortorman.He is seeking assistance from fellow soldiers that served during this time and place for confirmation of cold weather injuries(frostbite)for VA disablities.all records of the VA for this period were burned in a fire a few years ago. Due to this only eye witness accounts have much of a chance to help veterans establish that they were in dire circumstances during these trying times. anyonw willing to help, we will send a letter to you with the required info and selfstamped return envelope We in return will assist you if you need confirmation with your medical disabilities turned down by the VA with the cold weather injuries. I am his eldest son, retired master sgt, Vietnam and Gulf war veteran so I know how it feels to be told that your service was not worth your countries time & money. Thank you for your past service in keeping us free here in the USA.

Keywords: Old Baldy, Pork chop hill Jan51-Apr52

Anyone Serve With Robert Wasurick

Comments: Looking for information on my Grandfather who recently passed away. I believe he was in the 45th. I know he went to a reunion in Oklahoma sometime around 96-97. Anyone remember him please let me know, I am just curious on his role because he wouldnt talk much about it. Thanks

Tom

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Attempting to locate Melvin Jones

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Keywords: I am trying to locate Melvin Jones. He is from Detroit, Michigan, won the Golden Gloves boxing championship twice before being drafted in 1952. He served as a cook in our unit: Company L, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, Sandbag Castle, Korea, 1953.

Carl Sutton, Eb Sutton

Comments: My Dad, Carl Sutton and his brother, Eb, served with 45th in Korea. They were together in the same unit due to blood type. Both are passed away. 2 of their good friends were "Happy Jack" Freeman of Arkadelphia, Arkansas and Scotty Harjo of Lawrence, Kansas. Both of these fine men are passed away also. I believe that Scotty was originally from Oklahoma. If anyone remembers them, I would be interested in hearing from them. Thank you.

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45th division/180regiment

Comments: my father, keith holcomb, served with the men of the 45th in korea. also, my uncle, don holcomb in korea as well. i believe with the 40th division. any information about these men, friendships, units, battles experiences, camp experiences, battle campaigns etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: platoon members

189th Field Artillery, Enid, Oklahoma

Comments: My father, Carroll F. Cox, was a corporal and a radio man for this unit in the 45th Infantry Division in Korea. I am looking for any information regarding the posts in Korea, battles, unit commanders, with dates and places. I know his C.O. was O.T. Autry, and his buddies names are A.P. Tindall, (not sure of the spelling), Gene Smith, and Ivan Kutz. My father has since passed away, and I am not sure if any of these guys are still around but any information would be helpful. Anyone who may have known my dad would be welcome to respond. I am attempting to create a family history with this information for my kids and it would be great to hear from some of his old friends.

I am also a veteran of the Vietnam conflict and this project is my way of paying tribute to my dad and his comrades in arms.

Regards,

Steve Cox

Keywords: 189th Field Artillery, Enid, Oklahoma, Korean War

Info. on George J. Montague

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Keywords: Looking for information on my Brother George J. Montague He was in the Medics

45th infantry division

Comments: Does anyone remember serving with a Mike LaPorta? He was in the 45th Infantry Division

Keywords: 45th Infantry Division.....Christmas Hill....Heartbreak Ridge

Rifle presented to Major General David Ruffner

Comments: I have a Russian Mosin Nagant rifle with a brass presentatio plaque that reads:Present to Major General David Ruffner, Commanding General 45th Infantry Divison by the 179th Infantry Regiment, Korea, Nov. 1952. Please let me know if you have information regarding the circumstances of this presentation. Thanks, Kevin Robinson

Keywords: Rifle presented to Major General David Ruffner

Roy, A SIMMONS

Comments: I don't know really anything about my grandfather other than he was with the 45th division of the thunderbirds, my mom passed away on 01-06-06 and he is dead as well I just want to find somebody who might remeber him and maybe let me know a little about him.

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PFC John M Taylor

Comments: Does anyone remember my uncle PFC John M Taylor? He was from Edgecombe County, NC and was KIA on June 14,1952 the day he was to come home? If anyone remembers anything at all about him please contact me.

Thank you, Teresa Taylor Bullard NC

Keywords: In Div-45th REGT, Unit 0180

Any Info on Alvin Kersey

Comments: I was wondering if anybody knows anything about Alvin Kersey, he is my grandfather who unfortunately passed before I was born but now that I am older and in the military myself, and having lived in S. Korea when I was younger, I would love to find out more about him and where he served.

Keywords: Alvin Kersey

SALVATORE RAFAEL IMBROGNO

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Keywords: 180TH; KOREAN SUMMER-FALL 1952; THIRD KOREAN WINTER AND KOREAN SUMMER 1953

John P. Ruane -

Comments: My father-in-law is John Ruane, served in Korea from 1951 to 1952. 45th Infantry Division. His nickname was "Irish", born and raised in Ireland, drafted in New York after he came to the states. Looking for anyone that might remember serving with him. Would love to be able to forward some stories or names to him. He lives in CA and celebrated his 80th birthday this year! !

Keywords: "Irish", 1st Cavalry Division, 45th Infantry Division, Company A, Old Baldy, Pork Chop Hill, Hill 200