189th FA Battalion

Comments: Looking for anybody who served in the 189th Field Artillery Battalion 45th Div in Korea 1952-1953.

Keywords:

Looking for Mormon boys who served in Korean War

Comments: Anyone who knows anyone who is a Korean Vet whose religion is LDS (Mormon) please contact me. I want to learn more about your story. Thanks

Keywords:

LOOKING FOR

Comments: MY BROTHER SGT ROBERT RUSSELL SERVEDED IN THE 45 DIV.IN KOREA WHERE HE SERVED I DONT KNOW HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT IT SO IF THERE IS A BUDDY WHO NEW OF HIM PLEASE E MAIL ME OK THANK YOU DANNY

Keywords:

RM HAIRREL, LTC

Comments: Would like any and all information on my Father, Lt. Colonel Rufus Martin Hairrel. My dad died a few years ago and would like to connect with some of his army buddies. If anyone has any information on my father, please contact me. I thank you in advance for your time, courage, and also wish you all well.

Respectfully, Brenda Hairrel-Burns

Keywords: 45th Division; National Guard, OK.

Need information

Comments: Looking for someone who may have known my father: Lt H.C. Bradley KIA 8OCT52 or knows of Lt Robert Jarrett who knew my father and sent my mother a letter after my father's death.

Keywords:

Looking for Andrew Steinback

Comments: I served in Korea July 1953 thru Nov l954........Am looking for information about Andrew Steinback who was from Brooklyn,NY

Keywords:

looking for my dads father

Comments: Hi I am looking for my grandfather. All I know is that he enlisted in Pennsylvania for the navy. He was born in 1921, he is 6'2"or 6'3". He was discharged in S Carolina.I don't have a service number or anything. My grandma says that they met in SanDiego, so if anyone has any info on Harold Grant Phillip please email me.

Keywords:

Comments: Any member of 279th who remebers Jimmy Foley who died on Old Baldy 7/4/52. Jimmy who Silver Star for his actions on that day. Please respond and provide details. My Aunt was engaged to Jimmy and she and my mother grew up with him. They are both gone now but am interested in knowing more. Story went that his weapon jammed when he assaulted an enemy position. Would like to know his company and anything else youwould like to share. Thanx and God Bless!

Keywords: Old Baldy 7/4/52

Anyone know John (Jack) Collins

Comments: I want to hear from anyone who might have remembered my dad. he was a 1st/2nd lt, went to ranger school before serving in korea for 13 months. he was probably about 20 at the time.

if anyone has any experience with the following i would really appreciate hearing your stories. christmas hill kojedo prison riots m-1 ridge sandbag castle

Keywords:

looking for James E. White

Comments: James White was in Station Hospital in Maryland in June of 1951 and wrote a letter to the parents of Arthur Mikula. I have this letter and would like to contact Mr. White. Any info would be appreciated. Please send to my e mail at ADOM4U@aol.com thanks, Linda

Keywords:

Thunderbird Division

Comments: I am searching for old buddies that served with my father in Czech. and Korea. Conner, Coy, Askius, Clark, Sprauge. I think they served with him in Czech. 1945/46. Also looking for John Jackson (Korea) 1953/54 and Johnson 1953/54. My dad was M/Sgt.Leslie Edward Rodgers his nickname here at home was Bunk..he was originally from Okla. He did 2 tours of duty in Korea. The first one I have no info on, the second tour was with the National Guard of Ark/Okla. 1953/54. Any info on any of these guys would be appreciated. My mom is anxious to here from some of his old buddies since my dad passed away from lung cancer in 1989. She is looking for them just to say hello and to find out about dad's military service. What he did there...etc. He had 3 bronze stars from his time in the service. 2 wer from Korea for sure. Any info is welcomed. You can email me at: d.r.reeves@worldnet.att.net also have some of dad's old photo's from Czech. and Korea posted at: http://communities.msn.com/USArmyVet Thank you. Daughter of a vet. Debra Reeves

Keywords: Looking for John Jackson, Johnson, PVT. E. Ryan, also looking for buddies from 301st Inf. 2nd bn.,94th Inf. div., D co.(1945/46) Krumlov, Czech. Charlie Sprauge, Fred Conner, Gilbert Clark, Walter Coy, Edwin Askius.

Looking for Members of the 45th Oklahoma National Gaurd

Comments: Looking for members of the 45th Oklahoma National Gaurd. I am posting this for my father who is a Veteran of the Korean War. He was from Georgia at the time he went to Korea and was joined with the 45th Oklahoma National Gaurd. Is there anyone out there who remembers him or has pictures that they would be willing to share?

Lynne Tipton for Bruce Tipton

Keywords:

DAD'S ARMY STORY

Comments: MY DAD IS MARVIN JANZ. I KNOW HE SERVED IN THE 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION, L COMPANY. AS A KID GROWING UP HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT THE WAR. NOW, AFTER HE WENT TO A REUNION A FEW YEARS AGO, HE TALKS A LITTLE MORE. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS A STORY ABOUT MY DAD, PLEASE COULD YOU REPLY. I AM HIS DAUGHTER AND I'M TRYING TO DO SOMETHING A LITTLE SPECIAL FOR HIM. THANKS, JONI I KNOW PAUL ELKINS PLAYED A PART IN GETTING MY DAD TO COME TO THE REUNION.

Keywords:

THANKS 45TH DIV.

Comments: Would like to thank all the people who answered my e-Mail from around the country in respone to my questions about my Uncle Ralph and the 45th Div. I would also like to thank the men at the 45th Div. for taking time out to answer my letter conerning my uncle. Vincent Lauria nephew.

Keywords:

LANE G. PERRY

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that may have served with my father in Korea or at Camp Irwin, Ca. after Korean War. Would like to know more about him. He is gone but not forgotten.

Keywords: All information lost on my father.

Looking for friends of my Dad, Edward Collins

Comments: Dad's 70th birthday is today (11-19-2001). I would like to locate some old buddies for him. Anyone who knew Edward Collins in Korea, please contact me. He was a squad leader. I don't know much else except that he was discharged as SSG. He hasn't told me much else. He has a Bronze Star but I don't even know the story behind it. Thanks.......James E. Collins

Keywords:

Herman Cullom Westmoreland (Wes) unit unknown

Comments: My father recently died at age 67 of cancer. For the first time at age 41, I saw his uniforn and medals.

My sisters and I (Donna, Carol(self), and Lisa) are interested in finding more about my father's involvement. Our father was a very patriotic man but did not speak of the Korean War.

We would like maybe stories, photos, conversations with those whom served with him, to put into our memories and pass them onto his grandchildren(MaryElizabeth Fogarty and T.J Quesenberry). Our father lives in our hearts but we seek this information to further honor him.

FULL NAME :HERMAN CULLOM WESTMORELAND "WES". AGE PROBABLY 16 0R 17. Black hair, thin at the time, brown eyes, moderately tall,crooked teeth, Causian- Would have spoken with a Southern Accent since born in Celina, TN. Maybe he spoke of the Dale Hollow Lake being nearby; he loved Dale Hollow Lake. Mother states he recieved some medal for marksman (shooting). Father Relocated to Thomaston GA, Upson County and married wife (Micki Washam)January 14 1956 or 1957. I know he was transferred after the Korean War, from Ft Benning, GA in 1960 to El Paso, TX until circa 1965. He leaves behind my mother and,(former wife) Micki Washam (Maiden name),and three daughters: Donna G. Westmoreland Fogarty, Carol F. Westmoreland Pounds,Lisa K. Westmoreland Quesenberry and grandchildren:MaryElizabeth Fogarty and T.J. (Anthony Lyle) Quesenberry. First child, son, Robert Cullom Westmoreland (infant son, deceased).

Also his mother, Mrs. Leitha Westmoreland of Celina TN, and his brothers/one sister: Bennie Westmoreland, David Westmoreland, Hubert (Bulldog) Westmoreland, Jimmy Westmoreland, Roy Westmoreland, and sister Marie Westmoreland Walls. Perhaps he mentioned my mothers's name along with the names of his brothers and one sister. Father buried at Upson Memorial Gardens, Thomaston GA on October 22, 2001. DOD:October 20, 2001.

Keywords: Herman Cullom Westmoreland , Nickname "Wes" Army 45th Infantry Division, Training in Colorado?? Age probably 19 or 20??? Caucasian, Born in 1934 in Celina, TN Died October 20, 2001 of cancer, Thomaston,GA Upson County. Wife's name at time, Micki Washam whom he met in Thomaston,GA. and wmarried January 14th 1956 or 1957 Believe he enlisted from state of Thomaston, GA, Upson County or either from his birthplace of Celina, TN, close to Dale Hollow Lake.

PHILLIP HOWARD MORGAN

Comments: this is my dad and he died a 11 yrs ago. i am his baby girl. and if anyone knows my dad please email me. he was a great man. and i wish he lived longer so i could have known him better..

Keywords:

Not Forgotten . . .

Comments: Believe it or not, there are still those of us out there that remember and respect the sacrifice that was made for us, as a nation,during our war in Korea. My father was a Captian in the 45th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict,(Cpt. Jack E Powell)Because his unit was activated he never even got to see his firstborn until she was ONE! He and I have never really talked about the war but he knows I love him without him and all our servicemen there would not be a United States of America!May God bless and keep us all safe in these tragic times. . .

Keywords: Cpt. Jack E. Powell

45th infantry division

Comments: my father is looking for wayne stewart from 45th also a sgt blackburn, chuck berry, andy anderson or anyone from baker battery 45th infantry 158th his name is howell carmack

Keywords:

Looking For John Joseph Amos, Sgt. from Korea

Comments: John Joseph Amos was my grandfather who served in Korea and 2-3 tours in Nam. I'm trying to find any information regarding him. In case you did know him, I'm sorry to inform you that he passed away in 1973. Please, any information about Sgt. Amos would be really helpful. Thank you.

Keywords:

Ivan R. Phelps - Wilmington, NC

Comments: Ivan Phelps was my father. 45th Infantry Division. He died in 1998. He left books, pictures, a few letters etc about the War. He couldn't watch and read enough about the Korea War. Luckily my sister and I now have his memories, but few of his actual thoughts. If anyone knew him, I would love to hear from you. Thank you.

Keywords:

Staff Sergent Walter S. Gallant

Comments: My dad is Walter S. Gallant from Rhode Island. He served in the 45th, in the 179th Infantry Regiment, C company I think. He was a sergeant. He is alive and well. After waiting too long I am begining to talk with him about the war. If you knew him in Korea I would love to hear from you.

Keywords:

45th INFANTRY DIVISION Pau-gol, Korea

Comments: My father, John W. Carlson, passed away in November of 1989. He never spoke much of the war, which leaves me with many questions. I am the youngest of three sons and would very much like to correspond with anyone who knew my father and especially about the following:

Taken from a document for the Award of The Silver Star.

Sergeant First Class John W. Carlson, RA12249442, Infantry, United States Army, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy near Pau-gol, Korea. During the early hours of 18 July 1953, an intense enemy mortar and artillery barrage shelled the area of a heavy mortar company in conjuction with a gigantic attack against Allied positions, etc.

In anyone is interested in the rest of the letter I will continue--just email me.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Possibly known as Billy Carlson,Pau-gol Korea

Does anybody no Norm McLean -1952

Comments: I am Norm's grand son and i was just wondering if any body knows him. If any one eplies to this i will be sure to tell him and have him e-mail you back.

-Tom McLean

Keywords: "MAC" I know was his nick name and he was in the Thunder Bird platoon. I can ask him about battles and Hill #'s and what not.

Look for a Buddy

Comments: Would appreciate anyone that has any information about John Hoosier, or he could spell the last name "Hooshier". Please notify me by either a letter, E-Mail or call.

Thomas C. Tillman

Keywords: John Hoosier Minneapolis, Minnesota

A. Longhauser, Tank Commander

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Edward A. Longhauser. I know he was a gunner, driver, and eventually became a tank commander. His tank had a spotlight and so he was on loan to the Marines at Chosin.

Keywords: 45th Thunderbirds, 1952-1953, Heartbreak Ridge, Jane Mansfild Hill, Pork Chop Hill, Chosin Reservoir.

Locating Friends of Dad

Comments: I am looking to find anyone who may have served with my father. His name is Dennis Dong. His MOS at this time is unknown to me. His rank was SSgt I believe

Darren... Semper Fi

Keywords: Dennis Dong, SSgt

ANYONE KNOW MY GRANDPA?

Comments: James C. Mason Sr. I would like to find out everything about him. I remember him from my early childhood,and love him dearly to this day. I do know he was in the 45th ID. I think he lived in Alva,Okla.at the time. I know he was adopted, so there's more family I don't know. He retired as a lineman for SWB and owned 80 acres in Seminole,Okla. where he passed away. Also his and grandma Katie's anniversary was on April 21 (my brother's b-day) And I have the china he bought overseas for my grandma's ann. present while he was away.(stamped "made in occupied Japan") ANY information would be greatly appreciated and any memories would be taken in with love and a very open ear.

Keywords:

45th Infantry Division

Comments: My grandfathers name is Roy A. Simmons and if anyone has information on him or knew him please contact me ASAP. Thnk you it would bring closure to my mother and family.

Keywords: Roy Simmons 45ht ID Thunderbirds

Did you know Edward A. Longhauser?

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Edward A. Longhauser. I know he was in the 45th infantry div. He didn't talked alot about the war. My father died Dec. 14, 1985, from emphysema.

Keywords: 45th infantry, was gunner, driver and eventually tank commander, fought at Heartbreak Ridge, Chosin Reservoir, Pork Chop Hill, Jane Mansfield, was on loan to Marines because tank had a spotlight

Looking for long lost buddies

Comments:

Keywords:

Questions

Comments: My father was in the war and i have some names and questions that i would like to know about some of his partners and friends in there wiht him. His name is Joseph Terrell

Keywords: Flores Freddie, Flores Roman, Joseph Dort,Frank Vigil,James Courtney,Donald McCord, Harrison Swanson, Tommy Vance,Fred Sprouse,SGT Morris,Captain Frank Cek,Jack Tratter,& Terry Moore. If you could please tell me what has happen to these peolpe and how tthey contributed into the war i would be very gracious.

Blankenship

Comments: Dad was with the 45th with the national guard with company C from around canton. He said the company D was from Enid, He was a sergeant and served on the front line from November to May of 1951 or2.

I'll find more later, but if you would like to get in touch with him, just e-mail me and I'll get it to him ASAP. (PS I'm very very proud of him, so you'd better be nice!)

Keywords: Joe Martin, Pork Chop Hill, Enid, Canton, JD Taylor, Lone Bear, Good Bear, Tall Bear, Henry Love

45th Infantry HQ/Defense Platoon

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father, Donald Snowaert. He was a Sergeant in the 45th Infantry Division HQ Co. He was part the the Defense Platoon in 1953. I believe he arrivied in Korea in May or June of 1952 and was their until Aug 53.

Keywords:

ANYONE REMEMBER 'FROG'

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who has any information about my father, James C."FROG" Morton SR. The only thing I know is that he served in the 45th Inf Div during the Korean War and was a POW for a time. I would appreciate any information about what unit he was assigned to or where he was. Thanks James C. Morton JR

Keywords: 45 Infantry Division

Did anyone know William Joesph Klymn

Comments: This man was my grandfather and I have very little information on him anyone who knows anything about this man please contact me.

Keywords: I believe he was attached to the 45th Infantry Division. He was from Brooklyn, New York.

William Klymn

Comments: My Grandfateher was William J. Klymn. He died in Korea in May of 1953. If anyone knows anything about this man pleas contact me.

Keywords:

Did anyone Know William Klymn

Comments: My Grandfather Willaim J. Klymn died in Korea in May of 1953. If anyone knows anything about this man please contact me.

Keywords:

Parade in Salina

Comments: I recently attended the Korean War Veterans parade in Salina, Kansas. Met a lot of Thunderbirds there. You are and were a great outfit.

PS: I have a tremendous amount of material on Vosges and Colmar Pocket

Keywords:

Rgt needed

Comments: I am currently researching my Grandfathers time in Korea. Eddie Mobley from Ft Jackson SC. He left around Nov 1952 for Korea. I believe he was with the Natl Guard to meet and join with 45th of Oklahoma. I do not completely understand. He was at T bone hill, sand?, Christmas hill and has mentioned more. He was shot in the leg during that time also. After the war he went germany, I do not have any info on his time there. He is also looking for a buddy that he has lost contac with. Bill or Margaret Higginbotham. I believe Bill is originally from Texas and Margaret from Germany. If anyone has any info I would appreciat it greatly. Tammy

Keywords: Eddie Mobley

maybe this is my release, i am free1

Comments: Dad, I was so feeling bad, as never in my life. i know you were too. I know this...knew it. words come not easy to me that i can tell you my grief, sorrow, full pain i fel sometimes that you are gone, and that I, I ha missed the chance to pick up a phone and say, "Hi Dad, how is the yard going,,,,, I miss you How I remember you being so proud of me, when I first joined the military, I knew in my heart, Dad, that you, of all people would I finally find peace. Love always, your last son, mikey

Keywords:

Looking for anyone who knew my dearest loving father, SSG Michael L. Keehan Jr

Comments: My father, SSG Michael L. Keehan, was a medic with the 45 th Infantry Division, not sure od the exact dates he was there, he didn't say much about it during my child hood and hid it well as I grew up and entered the service myself. He told less and less of his history and as I was stationed in S. Korea myself, he seemed distrought of this, telling me, warning me only to "Stay South, as far as you can" This was in 97, and as I was painfully and rudely awakened one morning while sleping ina tent, freezing my ass off, during an exercise near the DMZ, i was awoken by a dreadful dream, one that woke me so violently at 3 am. It was a dream of trouble, a feeling I could not dismiss, never. I was accompanied by my troop, who was aware of my pain, he asked if everything was O.K. I assured him, "It was only a bad dream", but I've never had onr that had awakened me so. Two days later, after going back to Pyongyang with my unit to serve the rest of our mission, a call came to me from my brother david, telling me that father was gone, taking his own life. !!!! Christ all mighty, he was VFW white Cap of Wisconsin, i could do nothing, but weep, weep as I did, for a ll the things that he did and the great person he was. I want to know, from anyone who knew him, anyone, who he was, what he meant to you. I know in my heart and in my dreams that he is my Hero, along with all of you, my brothers and sisters who fight for our country. I am so overwhelmed with grief and happiness at the same time. i remember recently talking with my older brother David, who served in the Air force as well as the Army, how he remembered Dad getting in his unifrom, from Korea, because it still fit him and asking us kids, "Well, what do you think? with such pride he wore it, and i honor him, along with my brother's and sisiter's. We love him and wish he was back to tossle our hair and take HIM fishing at johnsosn's river of Marabel Caves. Dada I love you, always will. I was there in the Chorwon Valley, as you were. You are always MY HERO, Love your son Mikey

Keywords:

action of june 22 1952?

Comments: My father, Hoyt Cocke served with the 45th inf division in korea .. he was a corporal and BAR man. I am interested in learning about engagements his unit was involved in, particulary june 22 , 52 and his activities of that day(he was wounded by a chicom grenade). He currently is suffering from the effects of emphysema and is in ill health. I would like to learn more about his service while i can still discuss these things with him. He has recently started to talk about his service more. I am very proud of him, and all veterans, and would ask that anyone who served with him or has info about his unit to contact me at cocke@digdat.com

Keywords: old baldy, chorwon province ,june 22,1952

Korean Headquarter Photo

Comments: I have a slide photo of the "gate" with the words "45th Infentry Division Headquarters" and the Logo I am not sure of the exact year. My father was in Korea and I have many slide photos. I thought he was with the Utah national Guard Unit. Was this a part of the 45th?

Keywords: 45th infentry division, headquarters, Korea

1952 Xmas Hill, T-Bone, Punchbowl

Comments: I think I now have the correct spelling of my my grandfathers buddy he is lookng for Bill or Margaret Higginbotham may be from Texas Margaret may originally be from Germany. My grandfathers name is Eddie Mobley he served in Korea in 1952 and on? He served on many of the hills and also received a purple heart for being shot in the leg.Anyone with ANY info please e-mail me

Also we are looking for a O D Dress uniform from 1952-54. Any help on this would also be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: christmas hill, t-bone hill, punch bowl hill Bill or Margaret Higginbotham!

45th Inf Div

Comments: My Father Samuel C. Alexander from Greenville, S.C. served with the 45th Inf Div. during the Korean War. I think the years were 1953-1954. My Dad passed away in 1976 after retiring from the U.S. Army.I am trying to find information on my Dad's Military service and his time in the 45th Inf Div. If anyone can help with information I would appreciate the help.

Keywords:

George Merritt

Comments: My dad does not say much about Korea. He has only ever mentioned Old Baldy once or twice. If any one knows anything about his service in Korea I would love to know. I am very proud of him and all the men and women who served. I am a teacher and do all I can to let people know about the US involvement in Korea and why it was so important. Thank you!

Keywords: Old Baldy

looking for GIs who served with donald chestnut he may of been on Pork Chop Hill

Comments: FAMILY

Keywords:

45th Division, Thunderbird

Comments: My uncle, William "Bill" Caughey was in the 45th division, Thunderbird and he died June 12, 1952 from Hemorrhagic Fever. Does anyone remember him? When I look among the men who died in Korea, his name is not on the list. Why not? Where do I find his name. He was in the Korean Conflict and he did die over there. Where do I find his name? I would like to talk to anyone who knew him!

Keywords: per editor, non-hostile casualty not listed on original DOD files - Ted Barker