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45th Inf Div (WWII & Korea)

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2145 NE 36th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111-5302
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Current Message 1 - October 5, 2008
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Entry: 67426
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PFC Edward Sinkler (45th ID)

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Derrick Singleton wrote on 2008-10-05 15:02:10.0

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.

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Current Message 2 - October 5, 2008
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Entry: 67425
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PFC Edward Sinkler (45th ID)

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Derrick Singleton wrote on 2008-10-05 15:01:17.0

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.

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Current Message 3 - August 3, 2008
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Entry: 66781
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Current Message 4 - July 6, 2008
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Entry: 66377
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M Co.279th Inf Regt 45th Inf Div.

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tommy Arnold wrote on 2008-07-06 18:06:26.0

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

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Current Message 5 - May 25, 2008
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Entry: 65749
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Anyone Serve With Robert Wasurick

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Tom Wasurick wrote on 2008-05-25 22:36:05.0

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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Current Message 6 - February 24, 2008
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Entry: 64456
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Attempting to locate Melvin Jones

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Thomas Coyne wrote on 2008-02-24 15:54:39.0

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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.

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Current Message 7 - February 20, 2008
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Entry: 64402
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Carl Sutton, Eb Sutton

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Linda Sutton wrote on 2008-02-20 23:58:41.0

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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Current Message 8 - January 22, 2008
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Entry: 63980
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45th division/180regiment

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harry hlocomb wrote on 2008-01-22 20:52:15.0

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

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Current Message 9 - December 31, 2007
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Entry: 63639
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189th Field Artillery, Enid, Oklahoma

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Steve Cox wrote on 2007-12-31 05:04:37.0

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

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Current Message 10 - December 27, 2007
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Entry: 63592
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Info. on George J. Montague

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Bill Montague wrote on 2007-12-27 21:48:39.0

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

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Current Message 11 - December 26, 2007
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Entry: 63572
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45th infantry division

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Jeff LaPorta wrote on 2007-12-26 19:44:54.0

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

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

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Current Message 12 - December 6, 2007
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Entry: 63311
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Rifle presented to Major General David Ruffner

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Kevin Robinson wrote on 2007-12-06 11:03:17.0

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

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Current Message 13 - December 3, 2007
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Entry: 63281
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Roy, A SIMMONS

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vanessa borasky wrote on 2007-12-03 18:09:08.0

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.

Keywords:

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Current Message 14 - November 24, 2007
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Entry: 63166
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PFC John M Taylor

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Teresa Bullard wrote on 2007-11-24 18:53:41.0

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

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Current Message 15 - November 13, 2007
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Entry: 62989
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Any Info on Alvin Kersey

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Travis Kersey wrote on 2007-11-13 06:41:59.0

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

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Current Message 16 - October 30, 2007
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Entry: 62784
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SALVATORE RAFAEL IMBROGNO

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Claudia Bullard wrote on 2007-10-30 12:41:23.0

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

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Current Message 17 - September 26, 2007
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Entry: 62427
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John P. Ruane -

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Diane Ruane wrote on 2007-09-26 17:05:15.0

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

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Current Message 18 - June 18, 2007
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Entry: 61322
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45th Quartermaster Company

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John Marin wrote on 2007-06-18 14:28:42.0

Comments: I was assigned to the 45th Quartermaster Company. I was attached to a Graves Registration Unit, or vice versa. My duties while in Korea was the collection and transmission of cryptographic messages. As one can well imageine, that was some fifty-five years ago. I do remember the first name of the EM who was jeep driver,driving a Colonel, his first name was Andy. There was also an Officer that I remember, Major Raymont T. Smith.

Any info would be appreciated.

John

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Current Message 19 - May 28, 2007
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Entry: 61129
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Combat Engineers

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Franklin Van Dyke wrote on 2007-05-28 16:47:22.0

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Keywords: Leo Bergeron

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Current Message 20 - May 26, 2007
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Entry: 61103
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45th Infantry, Korean Vets

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Aloysius Haverkamp wrote on 2007-05-26 23:24:30.0

Comments: Both my Father, Aloysius Haverkamp and Uncle, Norbert Haverkamp served together in 180th, C company. Both are living in Northeastern Kansas. I Remember being visited each summer by Chaplin Father Curtis who served with them in Korea and just died a couple years ago at a rest home in Ohio. My Father has hundreds of photos taken while in training and in Korea, many taken in front of their foxholes on Pork Chop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge, Mortar Hill, ect...

My Fathers nickname was "One shot"

At a family reunion receintly, some of the photos were identified. One of the photos with a friend, who was from Chicago. I was told about how he was always showing photo's of his infant son and wife and talking about them. He was killed on the night of their first engagement in Korea.

My father has his company basic training graduation photo on display at the VFW in Seneca, KS

Keywords: 45th Infantry, Korea, 180th Regiment, "Charley" Co. later Headquarters Co.

Christmas Hill, Mortar Ridge, Heartbreak Hill, PunchBowl

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Current Message 21 - March 18, 2007
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Entry: 60380
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Willis J. Wines (Combat Engineers)

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Steve Wines wrote on 2007-03-18 01:36:57.0

Comments: Seeking any info on my Dad.Who passed away in 1995 of cancer. Dad never talked about Korea unless it was something funny or interesting. Two months before he passed away i learned that he had been awarded the "Bronze Star". I have a photo of him and what appears to be a "unit" picture.That I would be willing to share with someone.Dad spoke of A scar he had on his chin that he got during a battle where he said his unit got "overran" and that he was one of 10, Left alive out of 60 men. Words can not expess how much i loved my father or how proud i am of him and his service to this GREAT NATION. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him or my Mom.

Keywords: Combat Engineers,Fort Polk,LT.Rausenbacker?

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Current Message 22 - October 14, 2006
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Entry: 59212
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division artillery batterys

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fred blickensdorf wrote on 2006-10-14 14:01:23.0

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Current Message 23 - October 3, 2006
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Entry: 59104
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180th Infantry Regiment

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Richard Peters wrote on 2006-10-03 09:29:22.0

Comments: Does anyone remember Pvt. Stanley Kusnierczak from the 180th Infantry Regiment who was a POW for over two years? He was from Niagara Falls NY. I am his nephew and researching his war background.

Keywords: WW 2 POW from the 180th Infantry Regiment

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Current Message 24 - October 3, 2006
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Entry: 59103
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179th Regiment WW 2

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Richard Peters wrote on 2006-10-03 09:25:24.0

Comments: Does anyone remember Sgt. John "Ham" Hamera who served with the 179th Infantry Regiment of the 45th ID? I don't know his company designation or platoon?

Keywords: WW 2 member of the 179th Infantry Regiment

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45th Inf Div Museum

Date: Mon, 01 Jan 1996
From: Tim Ashing  tashing@ionet.net

Mr Barker:

My father served with the 45th inf div and first saw korea when he was 
15 years old. If it will help anyone as far as records and or reasearch 
there is a 45th inf museam in Oklahoma City OK, that may have record and 
photos that will help.

Tim Ashing

Visit  website at: Click here

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45th Infantry Division Unknown Units

The following messages relate to requests for information for units not identified at time of correspondence.
It would be most appreciated if anyone can assist the KWP in identifying the units.

Finding men

On Tue, 6 Oct 1998 
Johnnie Stokes Email addresswrote:

Also would appreciate having name of, TUCKER, (Rick) Clifford posted on
"Looking For" page for 45th Divn. (Korean War).  Anyone knowing of this
individual or his whereabouts please contact 
Gary Tucker
4 Spencer Street,
Stanhope, NJ  07874


Staff Ride - Naktong Bulge

Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995
 mbinder@emh5.korea.army.mil
Subject: Korean War Research

My name is CPT Binder.  I am in the United States Army stationd in Taegu,
Korea with the 19th TAACOM.  I just have some information to give you as
well as some questions.  First the info: my father , COL (ret)John J. Binder
was with the 45th ID in the Korean War.  He currently teaches military
history at Kent State University.  His expertise is in the Korean War. 
As a side note, I was at Fort Lee, Virginia when I heard of the memorial
dedication.  I went up for the dedication and was moved not only by the
memorial, but by the vets I came into contact with.  So, after driving 
for 3 hours back to fort Lee, I called my Dad and told him he still had
time to go.  He asked a friend at work for advice.  Ray Flynn, a VietNam
vet told him "You have to go, if not for yourself, do it for the guys 
that never made it back."  So he rode on the train for 20 hours round 
trip to be at the dedication.  I'll never forget that visit.

Anyway, I would like to offer some help.  My Dad's assistance is
available for any research, etc.  I'm getting him on E-mail soon. I work
with a major who has up to 150 color photographs from his grandfather. 

They cover areas from Pusan to the Hwachon Reservoir.  

Now for the help needed.  I am doing a staff ride on the first
battle of the Naktong River Bulge. I am looking for any vets involved in
that battle, especially ones that are in the ROK.  Any other lead on 
texts, videos, etc. would be highly appreciated.  

A word of thanks to all the vets that are helping  us to "carry the
torch" of the forgetten war. 

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