52d Medical Detachment (Hcptr Amb) collocated with 46 the MASH

Comments: I guess that I should have put the above comments in this section. Sorry about that.

Keywords: I was assigned with the 52d Med Det(Hcptr Amb) which was collocated with the 46th Surgical Hospital Mobile Army (46th MASH)in 1954 near the Punch Bowl in Korea. The doctors, nurses, and enlisted men in the 46th were a group of professional soldiers who took very good care of the patients that entered their facility. We, medical evacuation helicopter pilots, were also a very professional group of soldiers that flew in all kind of weather with no flight following or weather reporting facility to bring the patients to the MASH or to fly them to the 121st or 11th Evac Hospitals in Seoul approximately 100 miles away. We, 52d MD(HA) and 46th MASH soldiers got along really well and we worked hard but we also played hard. We really complemented each other and it was a most enjoyable tour of duty except for being away from our family back in the states.

To Brian Conway

Comments: Mr. Conway - please repost your request with an e-mail listed, or update your profile to add or update your e-mail address. There is none listed to reply to on your current message. Also see my earlier post on photos available. Please reply to my post to contact me.

Keywords: photographs, 46th ASH

My Father served in the 46th Aug 51 to Aug 53

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father, PFC Robert Conway whe served in the 46th Surgical Hospital, A Company, Aug 51 - Aug 53.

Also would be intersted in Photos taken during that time. I have a number of photos I have scanned as well and would be willing to share.

Keywords: 8209th, 46th Surgical, A Co.

where was the 46th?

Comments: I have always wondered where the 46th was located. I was wounded on May 24, 1953 at the Punchbowl in North Korea, near the east coast. I was awarded the purple heart on orders from the 46th army surgical hospital, APO 301. Until I was evacuated to Japan, I was awake very little. I woke up for a short time in a large ward full of patients, this was in korea. I assumed it was a field hospital. Was it the 46th? Just curious.

Keywords: Punchbowl

Additional index of pictures available

Comments: Cardinal Spellman 12-26-52 - 3 slides; Billy Graham 12-52 1 slide; Carolina Cotton - 1 slide; Carolina Cotton and Carleton Carpenter - 1 slide; Lt Darrell Natarus MSC; Charlott Schauf ARC; Lt. Enoch Cone; Lt. Robbie(Robin) Cooper-3; Lt. Anna Quattruccio; Capt. Hilda Marks-3-Michigan; Lt. Dick Jankoska-4-surgeon-Detroit Michigan; Lt. Robert Smith-2; Lt. Joel Williamson; Pvt. Larry Deluce; Lt. Walt Lawrence-2-Surgeon-Chicago; Danish Hospital ship Jutlandia; Capt. Marion Blevens-2; Capt. Al Bronwell; Capt. Skiba; Capt. Helen Cundiff-2; Lt. Alice Hendren-flight Nurse K-52 Feb 1953; Gen. Armstrong Surgeon General USA with Col. Hayes CO 8209 MASH; Capt. Owen Hughes-Neurosurgeon(N. Carolina) "Our gigolo"-2; Lt. John Flood-Neurosurgeon-Mohawk Indian Haircut; Capt. Dan Lester-Urologist-Los Angeles 46 ASH Feb 1953; Lt. Col. Arthur Carbonel CO 121st Evac Hosp- 46th ASH March 1953; Lt. Sandra Wojcik 46th ASH March 1953; Lt. Max Brand (Anesthetist-Kentucky) 46th ASH (Max Brand is a writer of western novels??-I think its a pseudonym); Lt. Nona Calcamuggio and Sampson (dog) 46th ASH; Capt. Margaret Whitehead (anesthetist); Lt. Roger Baumgarner-anesthetist-Missouri (one slide marked-please give to Lou-taken by Roger Baumgarner); R.S. Brumbaugh-Glendora, CA; Lt. Joel Williamson-surgeon-Louisiana; Lt. Gerald Murphy-internist-San Francisco; Capt. Jack Zastera-radiologist-Nebraska; Lt. Ray Watson-surgeon-Michigan; Capt. Al Farley-Neurosurgeon-Michigan; Lt. Walter Dirden-Surgeon-Georgia; Lee chun Hong-age 19-MASH 8209 Dec. 52; Lee and his sister Mary Lees sister Kim Yahn-re -called Mary- age 31  2 children

Keywords: 46th ASH, 121st Evac Hospital, 8209th MASH

Photographs of medical units

Comments: If you have any relationship to any of these individuals who worked in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, particulary in medical roles including 8029 or 8209th MASH or 45th or 46th or 146th ASH or 121st Evac Hospital, or who visited troops, please contact me as I have PHOTOGRAPHS!! Contact jeisenberg ++at++ mn[dot]rr[dot]com. List of KNOWN subjects of photographs: Lt. Walt Lawrence Lt. Dick Jan(?) (also Lt. Dick Jankoska - probably same) Col. Hayes, CO Lt. Walter Migdal Capt. Helen Cundiff Lt. Alice Henderson, flight nurse Lt. Darrell Natarus MSC (sp?) Charlotte Schuaf ARC (sp?) Lt. Enoch Cone Lt. Marion Blevens - 46th ASH Capt. Al Bronwell - 46th ASH Capt. Skiba - 46th ASH Lt. Smith - 46th ASH Unnamed medical corps aidman at K-16 Capt. Hilda Marks Lt. Nelson Lt. Lui 45th Div MD Phil, no last name Distinguished visitors: Carolina Cotton Carlton Carpenter Debby Reynolds June Bruner General Armstrong, Surgeon General (?) Other pictures: Chopper "Ruff-f-f" - General Ruffner's private chopper (may be the same as Major General Clark L. ("Nick") Ruffner) "The General, anxious to see the attack by the Dutch first hand, took off in his helicopter and headed for the area. Just prior to 1500, the copter's motor failed and the frail craft plunged earthward, crashing in a rocky crag. By some miracle both General Ruffner and his pilot escaped unhurt except for bruises although the craft was completely demolished. The General's first question was of the progress of the attack. Assured that it had jumped-off at 1515, he returned to his forward command post to continue directing the magnificent stand of his Division." http://www.2id.org/may-massacre.htm BOQ 46th ASH (Bachelor Officers Quarters) Officers' Mess - 46th ASH Shower tent - 46th ASH Steak roast - 46th ASH K-16 C-124 C-47 P-86 Sabre Kimpo Airfield Bunker Bunker of Tank Unit Dedication of New Tanks Tank Flat Tire - Chunchon Road Train in Seoul Greek Evac plane Herman Nelson heater - apparently a home-made heating device L-20 Beaver Spirit of St. Louis Aerial View - 8209th MASH Bailey Bridge, Wonju Passenger Terminal, Seoul Seoul City Air Base (sign - 315th Air Div (CC), 6127 A.T. Grp. Det. 14) K-52 sign, 629 Medical Clearing Co., 3rd Platoon ("Don't Shoot Boys, We Only Get 2 Pt's") 121st Evac Hospital, Yong-Dong-Po-Jan, Sukiyaki Room, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Pitching horseshoes, Ring tennis

Keywords: 8209th MASH, 46th ASH, 121st Evac Hops., K-16, 6127 AT Grp., K-52, 629th Medical Clearing Co., 121st Evac Hosp.

46th Surgical Unit: Photography Club

Comments: My father, Dr. Russell Goldbaum, was stationed as a surgeon at the 46th Surgical MASH Unit of the 45th Division under General Phillip Ginder. He was there 1951-1953.

During his stay he organized a photography club and constructed a darkroom that ran 24/7. He and I are compiling his memoirs. His first book Captain Red, relays the story of Sirkorsky and the advent of the helicopter.

Is there anyone out there who has recollections they'd like to share of General Ginder and the 46th MASH? Any idea the date Ginder's headquarters was destroyed? Does anyone remember Ginder's steel fireplace or the white marble walkway to headquarters? Does anyone have photos developed in the darkroom? - Liz Goldbaum

Keywords: 46th Surgical Unit, MASH, photographs, General Ginder, darkroom, surgeon, Goldbaum

Looking for a number

Comments: Looking for the Mash Unit number in either Hoengsong or Wonju.

Keywords: 7th Infantry Division, 13th engineers

Looking for a number

Comments: Looking for the Mash Unit number in either Hoengsong or Wonju.

Keywords: 7th Infantry Division, 8th engineers

Medical Equipment from Korean War for Sale

Comments: We have vintage never used medical equipment from Korean Mash units. Including xray table, portable surgical tables, and other items. For information call Jimmy Mcdermot 818 621-2468

Keywords: medical supplies

46th Surgical Hospital Display

Comments: The Veterans Memorial Museum (www.veteransmuseum.org) has a display that honors the service of CPT Gilbert and many other displays which honor Korean War Veterans.

Keywords: Museum Display - CPT Dixie L Gilbert

I would like to get some pictures.

Comments: My grandfather served during the Korean war in the 160th Neurosurgical Detachment as part of the 46th Surgical Hospital unit. If you have any information or more importantly anf picture of the detachment or unit please send them to me. I would be very appreciative. Bart Oravet

Keywords: My grandfather was in the 160th Neurosurgical Detachment as part of the 46th Surgical Hospital unit.

Mash as seen on tv

Comments: I have watched MASH on tv for years, and I am appalled at the attitude of the characters!!! I cannot believe doctors of rank behaved as BJ and Hawkeye do on the program. I find it hard to believe that people who actually served in this capacity would allow this program to be aired without some sort of protest. My father died during the Korean conflict and was a pilot during WWII, and I cannot see HOW behavior such as portrayed by supposed officers of the military can be allowed to be shown on national tv as behavior that was actually lived. I am aware that MASH is a very old program, but I do not believe that officers were complete asses and that people like B J and Hawkeye really existed!

I'd like to hear from someone who was an actual member of a MASH unit to find out if this behavior actually existed.

Thank You, Peggy Quinn

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