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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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!

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

Comments: FAMILY

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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

Sandbag Castle

Comments: I have forfegotten many names. All I can remember was some one nicknamed "Mouse" from Madison, WI. Any one can help me?

Keywords: I served in Korea from May 1st 1953 - May 1st 1954 I served the last three months of the war on Sandbag Castle. After the war was ended, I was transferred to the 25th Division

45 ID and 187th RCT

Comments: My father, Richard B.(Dick)Ray, 1LT, INF; (USMA, 1952), served in Korea with the 45th Inf.Div. After the war he was assigned to the 187th RCT , Camp Chicamauga, Beppu, Japan. Am not certain of his company. Am interested in information about him from anyone who served with him during that time('52-'55). Thank you! Airborne!

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Mike Co. Machine Guns Rgt unknown

Comments: Interested in learning where the two above are. I lost track of them.

Pop was with the 7th Cav 4.2 Mortars and Spotted Bear was with M Co Heavy Machine Guns.

Served in Korean with them.Not sure but they may have called me Robert instead of Charles.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Robert (pop) Watson, Spottedbear,

Alvin Thomas Holmes

Comments: Hi,my name is Lisa, I'm 36 yrs.old and I am the granddaughter of Sgt. Major Alvin Thomas Holmes ( received stripes 4-12-62 ),with the 45th Infantry Div., who served as a " Photo Interpreter " in WW2 I know in 1945, the Korean War ~ I have a pic that has the date on the back Sept.14, 1952, also one of Brig Gen P.D.Ginder, CG 45th Inf.Div. congradulating and awarding my grandfather with the Commendation Ribbon w/ Metal Pendant North of Yang-Gu, Korea July 15,1953. My grandfather passed away when i was 1 1/2 yrs. old, he married a german woman (my gmother)who had a daughter (my mom). He brought them both over from Germany to Baltimore, MD. I'm in search of anyone having known my grandfather or knows anything about him. I had never had the pleasure of getting to know my grandfather. Can anyone help ? Please Email me...I greatly appreciate your help !

Keywords: 45th Infantry Division Photo Interpretation

Would like to interview American Indian veterans

Comments: If you are an American Indian veteran I would be very interested and grateful to learn about your experiences. Im'm a grad and student and son of a native veteran of Korea who is writing on native traditions in the military. I hope you will consider sharing your experiences. I also hope what I write honors our nativ veterans. Thank you.

Keywords: American Indian, Native American, native, 45th Division, Thunderbirds

He's gone and I need Closer

Comments: My grandfather died 3 years ago and never talk to me about his war expirence and i need some closer. My mother wont talk about it. His name was John Robert O'Brien. If you have heard that name or know something about the korean war PLEASE email me it is important i know what happened.

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Late Hershel R. Flowers

Comments: My late father-in-law, Hershel R. Flowers of Pauls Valley, OK, served with the 45th Infantry Division during the Korean War. I thought his buddies might like to know of his passing on April 18, 1999. He was buried with full military honors at Pauls Valley cemetary. I have a memorial to him on my web page at http://home1.gte.net/obie/index.htm. I have placed a link to your site on my home page. I served as a pilot in the Air Force during the Viet Nam conflict.

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James David Davis - Old Friend

Comments: Had a friend served in the 45th. in Korea, name of James David Davis, was called up with the Oklahoma National Guard in 1950 or 51. Good luck to all the veterans who served in Korea.

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Richard M. Applin

Comments: I am looking for information pertaining to Richard M. Applin who served in Korea in 1952 & 1953. I do know that he was in the Thunderbirds and Army Artillary. He mentioned "Pork chop Hill." His service number was USAR 52164466 and he earned a Bronz Star and had 2 unusual effots expended medals also. He is now deceased and the family would like more info on what he received the medals for. I am his daughter-in-law and my only son bares his name.

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Comments: 45TH INFANTRY

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Pappy 45ID

Comments: MY father Carles C. Jordan joined in Ft. Sill,Oklahoma during the Korean War and he was 40 years old. Oldest person to ever go to boot camp in his division. I believe he wore a Yellow Thunderbird Patch maybe 45th. Not sure he is no longer here for me to ask. I do know he was on the same ship as Dan Blocker of the tv series Bonanza. They nicknamed him Pappy.

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FATHER JAMES E. JIMMY STONE

Comments: My, Father James E. Jimmy Stone was in the 45th Infantry division in an 81mm Mortar platoon. He died in 1978 and I have few records. Any help in locating records or documents about his service would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Jim Stone

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45ID info

Comments: BOTH MY FRIEND AND MYSELF ENJOY THIS SITE. IT GAVE US VERY USEFUL INFORMATION.WE ARE TRYING TO GATHER AS MUCH INFO. AS TO THE ACTIVITIES OF THE 45TH DIVISION FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE & JULY OF 1953.

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Need info

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JERRY TUCKER OF COMANCHE, TX

Comments: LOOKING FOR JERRY TUCKER OF COMANCHE, TX

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45th Inf Div News

Comments: I AM HOPING TO FIND OUT HOW TO USE YOUR SITE BETTER TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PERSONNEL ROSTERS.

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Seeking Info

Comments: EXCWLLENT IDEA! INTERESTED IN SEEKING ANY MEMBERS OF THE 45TH INF.DIV.WHO SERVED IN KOREAN WAR.

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