FINDING RAYMOND WARE - KANSAS

Comments: I attended a seminar where Mr. Chuck Henry was the speaker at the DAV Natl Convention. I got this email address from a poster and also gave him my card. I found RAYMOND WARE a neighbor and family friend that we have been looking for since he was listed as "missing" during the Korean War. I was elated to see there was a family DNA SAMPLE taken but saddened to see he was a POW and died a captive. This information brings closure to me and my family. We all loved Raymond as he was "a gentle giant" and always looked out for those of us who were younger than him. Just one question: just to be sure, can you determine if he was an African American? Raymond was.

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THE FORGOTTEN BATTLE KUNU-RI

Comments: The more I research the history of the 503rd, more importantly their contribution in Korean and their heroism at Kunu-ri covering the International forces retreat. Only to find themselves behind enemy lines. Their covering fire encompass 360 degrees and after everything was said and done only 20% of the men of the 503rd were accounted for. My father Capt.Robert G Greer (Retired) rarely talk about Korea besides the fact that in his mind body and soul, it was the coldest place on earth. In June of 2000 he went back to Korea as part of a Presidential Commission to celebrate the 50th Anniversary Korean War. My mother said after that trip the demons of war were laid to rest. They truly were Second to None

Keywords: Brave Freedom Fighter of the 503rd Battalion,US.Inf.Div. Second to None- Congressman Charles Rangle, Fred Mitchell, Charley Thompson, Ron Chatters and Robert G Greer.

member of hq battery 1951

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF HQ/BATTERY.

Keywords: OLD BALDY BLOODY RIDGE

Comments: My father Pvt. Oscar E Norman was assign to Battery A 503rd Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm)2nd Infantry Division at Fort Lewis, Wa - US Army from 1948 to 1950

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Pvt. Edwin N. Love

Comments: I discovered this site while trying to learn about a soldier who died in Korea, Pvt. Edwin N. Love. I don't know if any one who visits here knew him or has any memories of Pvt. Love but that really isn't important to me just now. I learned today that Pvt. Love was a young African American man who lost his life serving in the Army during the Korean conflict. I wanted to write this note and say that I am truly enriched for having learned of him and his contribution. Pvt. Edwin N. Love has a street named after him in Yonkers NY and when my girlfriend rescued the beautiful cast iron street sign which was about to be "retired", I began my search to discover who Edwin Love was.

To his family, his friends who may believe he is lost in our history. Please know that Edwin N. Love is remembered, and I will pass on this small fact of our local Westchester NY history to all who care to listen.

Peace and Blessings to all who read this and to all who have a loved one who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.

J. Worthey

Keywords: "Edwin N. Love" Yonkers, NY 503rd Field Art. Batt.

Jerome Brunson

Comments: Does anybody know my uncle Jerome Brunson? He was captured December 1, 1950 and they never found him. He was in 503rd battalion and 2nd infantry division. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

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Bat C 503 field Artillery

Comments: We're in the process of filing a claim. How is everyone locating records since the fire of 73 claimed so many. If anyone served with my dad please let me know. his name is James Clipper. ask around.

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Clifton Gee Cpl. Korea

Comments: Please contact me

Keywords: One of our Mechanics in Ft. Lewis Washington. Harvey Ginn and I have been trying to get in touch with you.

Lt Col Hnery Osthues

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Keywords: For the many of us who served under Lt Col Henry Osthues, I am able to forward this obituary. (I wonder if he was suferring from the beginnings of Altzeimer's when we knew him.

Osthues, Henry E. 84, of El Paso died Monday (April 17, 2000). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; his daughters, Ruth Mechem Consul and Pam Sledge; his brother, Bradley Osthues; and three grandsons. He was an Army veteran and a substitute teacher. He lived in El Paso for 38 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 12724, El Paso, TX 79913, or Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79903. Arrangements are by Futrell Funeral Home.

member from jun 1950-1951

Comments: like to hear from any body who might remenber me.

Keywords: Massac vallrey, kunu-ri pass.chipyong-ni BEST friends were > Walter Allen, Robert C. Harris, Edward love.

503d FAB Crest

Comments: I'm looking for information on the 503d FAB. Does anyone know what the 503d's Crest looked like, or a unit motto, any sort of unit patches aside from the 2nd ID Indianhead? Any other information about the 503d is equally appreciated.

Thank you Doyle James Rigdon

Keywords: 503d FAB Chunchon 1951

5/51 AMBUSH,LOST FO TEAM POW

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POW INFORMATION

Comments: ON 12FEB.1951 MY BROTHER-N-LAW (ROBERT C. CHANDLER) WAS CAPTURED AND SUBSEQUENTLY DIED AS A POW ON/ABOUT 31 MARCH 1951. ROBERT WAS ASSIGNED TO "A" BTRY,503d FA Bn;HE WAS THE BATTERY COMMANDER'S DRIVER. AT THE TIME OF HIS CAPTURE HIS UNIT WAS ATTACHED TO SUPPORT FORCE-21 DURING THE BATTLE FOR HOENGSONG. ANYONE WITH ANY KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS CAPTURE AND SUBSEQUENT DEATH PLEASE CONTACT ME AT (404)284-7967. THANKS, PETE HICKS

Keywords: BATTLE FOR HOENGSONG

LOOKING FOR MEMBER OF HQ BATTERY 1951

Comments: LOOKING FOR MEMBER OF HQ BATTERY 1951, RADIO SECTION OR OTHERS.

Keywords: CENTRAL FRONT SUPPORT

Battle of Chipyong-ni

Comments: Hello, I am doing some research for a documentary on the Battle of Chipyong-ni. I am looking to speak to anyone who fought in the battle. You can contact me at (818) 566-4454 or e-mail me if you were there.

Keywords: Battle of Chipyong-ni Documentary

Searching for POW's who served with me

Comments: I was a POW from Nov. 1950--Aug. 1953 If you know of anyone who served with me please contact me via my Daughters e-mail Misslena123@aol.com

Keywords: POW Camp 5, Kunu-Ri, Kunu-Ri Pass, Pyoktong, 503rd field artillery, 2nd infantry Division

Searching for anyone who served with me, Ferdinand (freddy) Sedgwick 2nd infantry 503rd field artil

Comments: I was a POW for from Nov. 1950-Aug. 1953 I was captured in Kuniri held in pucktong for 33 months. If anyone can remember me plaese contact me via my Daughters e-mail address Misslena123@aol.com

Keywords: (Battles)A Battery,(Friends)Wiley Musgrove-25th inf. div., Bolton 2nd inf. div. 503rd field artilery,

POW ; ROBERT C. CHANDLER

Comments: ON 12FEB1951 MY BROTHER-IN-LAW (ROBERT C. CHANDLER) WAS CAPTURED WHILE SERVING AS A CANNONEER WITH "A" BTRY, 503d FA BN. HE SUBSEQUENTLY DIED AS A POW. ANYONE HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS DEATH PLEASE CONTACT. THANKS! PETE HICKS

Keywords: THE BATTLE FOR HOENGSONG

Does anyone know?

Comments: Does anyone recognize the name James Matthew Rigdon, known as "Jim" Rigdon? He was from Mississippi and was in Korea in 1952 on the front lines for 11 months. He was a truck driver hauling field pieces and ammunition and I'd like to know more about the 503rd and the engagements they were in.

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Searching for Corp. Walter Lesure buddies

Comments: My father Walter Lesure of Memphis, Tn is seeking a few good men. If you can remember serving this great country with this great man pls don't hesitate to contact me or my brother who is also listed on this page. You can also contact the great man (Walter Lesure)himself at 901-272-0900hm or 901-775-5186wk. We are excited about the possibility of the possible reunion of my father with his past war buddies. God bless you all.

Keywords: Walter Lesure 1951 Memphis, tn

CPL JASPER ROBINSON

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with CPL Jasper Robinson. He was captured 12/1/50 and declared MIA. Interested in knowing where he was held prisoner in Korea. He was of African American decent from Philadelphia, Pa. I am his niece and any info would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Keywords: 503rd Field Artillery "C" Battery 2nd Inf 155mm Key #:25372

Looking for information about Walter Lesure

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Looking for History

Comments: Trying to get some information for my friend who served in this unit during the Korean War.

Keywords: Korean war- specific unit is 503rd FA BN. 155 HOWITZERS

Jesse Paul Shelton

Comments: My great uncle, Jesse Paul Shelton, served in Korea in 1955 with the 503rd. I have a picture that he took of a Gen. McGow (I think) making a speech. The note on the back of the photo says, "Gen. McGow making a speech at the turn over of the 503rd." Does anyone remember J.P. Shelton? Does anyone know about the "turnover of the 503rd?"

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