712th Transportation Railway Operating Battalion    Robert G Shannon    Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Planner

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Entry: 83487 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	PFC ROBERT JOHN MAGER
ROBIN CATHCART wrote on June 27, 2012 City and State: ALEXANDRIA VA Unit: HHC, 50TH ARMORED DIVISION, NJARNG Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My late cousin, Robert John Mager, served as an Enlisted Soldier in the Battalion during the Korean War. If anyone remembers serving with him during the period April 1951 to Aprikl 1953, please contact me. Thank you all for your service to our country! Keywords:

Entry: 81710 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	ADDITIONAL INFO FOR OTTO VOLKERT
OTTO VOLKERT wrote on January 11, 2012 City and State: AUSTIN MN Unit: CO.B 712TH TBRO Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Served May 19 53 to Sept 51. Diesel Electrician etc Keywords: Co B at Chang Yang Ni Korea Rail round house north of Seoul. Battalion Hdqd.@ Young dong po

Entry: 81293 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	MY FATHER SERVED MAY 53-SEPT 54
OTTO VOLKERT wrote on December 11, 2011 City and State: AUSTIN MN Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I would like any people that served with my Father in Korea to contact him. He is doing well. My Mom and Dad celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary today. He married the one who waited for him while he served. I am sure that he would be very happy if any unit members out there contacted him. His email is ovolkert@charter.net Keywords:

Entry: 80099 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	ANYONE KNOW BERNARD ROBERT MEEHAN
DISMAS MEEHAN wrote on August 24, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 80020 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	ALOYSIUS (AL) MATONAK
EILEEN MATONAK wrote on August 17, 2011 City and State: WATKINSVILLE GA Unit: CO. Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: His friend and bunk buddy was Al Singer and they called them the Jersey boys. They were from N.J. -basic at Fort Dix N.J. then went to Ft. Eustic, Va. for school and then shipped to Korea. I did not meet my husband until 1954 and he never talked about the service. I am trying to find out all I can about him in the army. Keywords: in charge of Railway at nijongbu station 1951-52 have pictures that I would like to share of my husbands album (rip 2007) Also have a picture of a Capt. Williams at the christmas party dancing in Dec. 1951 if anyone knows of him, I will gladly send it.

Entry: 76230 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	ANYONE FROM YOENG-DUNG-PO RAILYARD.
JOLENE FISHER wrote on September 23, 2010 City and State: WINONA MO Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: My friend Harold Dee Vanwinkle was a dozer operator on what he calls "yum-dum-poe". it was a rail yard and prison island. he was there in 52-53. he has photos of a guy he calls "osborne" he would like to have some news of a William F. Staffy from New Madrid Missouri, and A.D Striblin a colored soilder from Alabama or Georgia he has photos of Mr.Striblin as well. Names may not be spelled correctly as many things arent in his records. Mr. VanWinkle was in the 10th infantry.. He sailed over on the General M.M. Patric in May of 1953 and came home on the W.m. Black. My friend has the sharpest mind and memory of any person I.ve ever known. He never forgets a date or location or name.He is a living history book, please share any thing you can with us. thank you Keywords: Yoeng-dung-po, yongdong-po, railyard, prison

Entry: 75943 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	SEEKING PEOPLE WHO KNEW MAX A.KNECHTEL
BRITTANI KNECHTEL-BUZZELLI wrote on August 27, 2010 City and State: ELLWOOD CITY PA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Was in the 712th transportation battallion and was a cpl. And served from 1953-1955. If there is is anyone out there who remembers him or has photos of him please contact us. Thank u. Keywords:

Entry: 75437 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	LOOKING FOR ARMY BUDDIES OF: RICHARD A. HARTLEY
AUDREY PETRELLA wrote on July 12, 2010 City and State: BASKING RIDGE NJ Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for any army friends of my late brother, Richard Anthony Hartley. He was in Korea in 1954 - 1955 in the 712th Batallion. He was stationed in Yoeng-Dung-Po and I believe he was in the MP for awhile, got Yellow-Jaundice from the water and was sent to Japan for a couple of months to a hospital to get better. He then was sent back to Korea for the rest of his time. I believe he was in a Supplies Unit for the rest of his time in Korea. He passed away on Jan. 3, 2010. He was a good son, a good father, and a good brother to his two younger sisters. I am his youngest sister. I was 11 years old went he was shipped to Korea. If anyone has info I would like to share it with his daughter. We are getting permission from the VA to have his remains buried with a service sometime this September in the Veteran's cemetary in NJ. Any information would be much appreciated. I loved him very much. Keywords: 712th Batallion serving in Korea in 1954 - 1955

Entry: 74575 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	ROBERT DECKER
IAN DECKER wrote on May 3, 2010 City and State: BUTTE MT Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: He served in "C" company of the 712th Transportation Bn Railway Operations. He passed in 2006 and I never really got to know him as well as I wish I had. If you know anything about him, maybe an old nickname or a story about him I would love to hear it. Keywords: I am trying to find out more on my grandfather Robert or Bob Decker.

Entry: 74208 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	712 TRANSPORTATION RAILWAY OPERATING BATTALION
WILLIAM OSTERBERGER wrote on April 4, 2010 City and State: HAMILTON OH Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Looking for any information of places or people that my father William Osterberger Served with during the Korean Conflict. Thanks, Bill Osterberger (son) Keywords: 712 Transportation Railway Operating Battalion

Entry: 73539 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	OPERATION GLORY
RICHARD BERTHEL wrote on February 13, 2010 City and State: SPRING HILL FL Unit: 712TH TRANSPORTATION BAT. RAILWAY OPER Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I arrived in Korea in the spring of 1954 and was assigned to the 712th transportation Battalion of the 7th Division.This was a railroad battalion and I was stationed at Chunchon Korea as a Right of way Maintenance supervisor. In September of that year our outfit received a call from headquaters that a VIP train was to come through our station the following day and that we were to give it a green ball. All traffic on our main line was to be put on a siding to let this train to pass by. I was curious as to what was so important about this train. I found out the following day as this train,draped in black bunting slowly made its way through our yard. As it passed it sounded its mournful horn as to symbolize a final salute to its precious cargo I stood in silent respect as I counted sixty refrigerated cars making its way slowly to Busan and the final resting place of our brave service personell and our allies that made the surpreme sacrafice so that we can be free. I made a promise there and then that I will never let the memory of their sacrafice be in vain. This war was called the forgotten war but I will never forget what I saw on that late summer day in Korea Richard Berthel Keywords: Operation Glory

Entry: 73466 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO SERVED WITH MY FATHER
ERICK MARTIN wrote on February 7, 2010 City and State: TUCSON AZ Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Im looking for anyone who may have information on my father Sgt. Harold R. Martin and his time in korea. His records were destroyed in a warehouse fire in St. Louis many years ago and he passed on in 1991. Im doing some family research and any info on dates and locations would be great. Any photos or insignia would be even better. The only thing for sure that I know is that his arrival into Korea was delayed for some reason and he was sent out with a group that he didnt originally train with. Thank you for any information. Keywords: Sgt. Harold R. "Strawberry" Martin, CO C 712th Trans Bn (RO), 1952-1954, Korea

Entry: 73367 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	SHOE FLY BRIDGE
GEORGE LLOYD wrote on January 31, 2010 City and State: BROOMALL PA Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I was wondering if any of you from the 712 can tell me about the "Shoe fly bridge"? In my fathers memories i have some images of that bridge's dedication and a shot of the first train across bearing the front plate from the 712. Any information would be appreciated and i will gladly share the images that i have if you want them Keywords:

Entry: 71854 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	TUNNEL BOMBING
DALE PRACHT wrote on October 6, 2009 City and State: SHREVEPORT LA Unit: 1ST AMPHIBIAN TRACTOR BTN USMC Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: WOULD LIKE HELP IN IDING THE TUNNEL. I WAS A GUARD IN A BOX CAR GOING NORTH TO IMJIN RIVER AREA. SOME ONE BLEW TUNNEL SHUT AS WE APPROACHED.ENGINE HIT THE COLAPSED TUNNEL. ENGINEERS GOT SICK FROM SMOKE,COULD NOT BACK OUT. GOT HELP NEXT DAY. DALE Keywords: TRAIN WRECK/TUNNEL BOMBING FALL 1951 NORTH OF TAGEAU

Entry: 70558 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	LOOKING FOR ORPHAN TOMMY WHO WAS MY HOUSE BOY
A.B. SIMPKINS wrote on June 14, 2009 City and State: CARLIN NV Unit: 712 TROB Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: A young orphan boy named Tommy was my house boy. I recently heard that he was adopted by Captain Smith from Macon, Georgia, who replaced me. I would like to find them. Keywords: Buck, Changyangni, 1951-52, C Company

Entry: 68806 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	A DAY THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET
RICHARD BERTHEL wrote on January 24, 2009 City and State: SPRING HILL FL Unit: 712TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Arrived Korea Via Inchon May 1954 Assigned to the 712th TBRO stationed in Chonan Korea My job was Right of way Maintance Participated in Operation Glory September 1954 with the exchange of our war dead. AS the tandem diesel came through our station I counted 60 Refrigerator cars filled with allied dead on the way south to Pusan It was a sight that I will nevr forget Transfered to the 724thTBRO for a short time and then to the 7th quatermasters before coming home September 1955. Keywords: Operation Glory September 1954 A Day in September 1954 that I will never forget

Entry: 62145 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES
JUAN RAMON MALDONADO-MATEO wrote on September 2, 2007 City and State: POLK CITY FL Unit: 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS: ADJ TE Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I was station in Jondopo between 52'-53'. Keywords: Maldonado, Juan. I was in Punch bowl and later on transfered to Train Transportation... Looking for old buddies, or pictures anyone may have that can be forwarded to me. Thank You, Juan Maldonado I am at your services. I speak Spanish and English

Entry: 61570 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	712TH BN RAILWAY BOMBING OF BEDCHECK CHARLIE IN SOUEL
DELMAR BLANTON wrote on July 9, 2007 City and State: PALM BAY FL Unit: 712TH TRANSPORTATION RAILWAY OPERATING BN Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION I COULD GET ASAP ON THE BOMBINGS IN SOUEL AT THE RAILWAY OFFICE IN SOUEL KOREA DURING THE YEAR 1953. Keywords: ANY INFORMATION ON BEDCHECK CHARLIE BOMBINGS IN SOUEL AND NAMES OF ANY NAMES OF PERSONS THERE DURING 1953.

Entry: 59844 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	712TH RAILWAY OPERATIONS BN 1953 TRAIN ACCIDENT 1953
DON ROSS wrote on January 29, 2007 City and State: IRVING TX Unit: 712TH TROB Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: There was a request regarding a wreck at Osan. You can find the info on my web site and the story about the wreck. http://donsdepot.donrossgroup.net/dr159.htm Keywords:

Entry: 58558 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	COMPANY A YONG DONG PO
RICHARD KOTH wrote on August 18, 2006 City and State: PORT COLBORNE ON Unit: 712TH TBRO Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: korean interpreter LEE always there. Our job: inspect war-damaged tunnels and RR lines and bring back estimates for repair. Had some firefights with chink non-surrenders on the job in the chorwan. Keywords: song dong detachment

Entry: 57647 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	VETERAN NEEDS HELP
ANNE HART wrote on June 13, 2006 City and State: PENSACOLA FL Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Looking for anyone who can confirm or has any information about an accident that occurred in Osan between a Korean Train (steam engine) and a fish truck that involved the casualties of school children. Accident occurred in September or October of 1953. Keywords: 712th Railway Operations Bn 1953 Train Accident 1953

Entry: 54885 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	ACCIDENTAL DEATH
KENNETH PLUMLEE wrote on December 29, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My wife's nephew, Jack W Roberts was killed in a railway accident while assigned to the 712th TROB in 1951. Does anyone have information on this. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 53784 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS
RICHARD BERTHEL wrote on October 28, 2005 City and State: SPRING HILL FL Unit: 712TH - 724 TBRO Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: 712th and 724th TBRO Chonan Korea May 1954 -Sept. 1955 Frank Pulgiano Brooklyn New York

Entry: 52929 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	SEARCHING AND REUNION
QUENTIN WICHLINE wrote on August 30, 2005 City and State: POINT PLEASANT WV Unit: 712TH RAILWAY OPERATIONBN/24TH D CO. INF. Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Searching for old army buddies and would like to know about any reunions. Quentin (Wimpy) Wickline Keywords: Anyone from the unit

Entry: 52087 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	LOOKING FOR ARMY BUDDIES FOR MY DAD
DIANE MCCABE wrote on July 17, 2005 City and State: LANSDALE PA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: My Dad is looking for guys that were in the 712 TROB from 1951-52. Their names are Lou Lauderback from Colorado or Texas(not sure) , Jack Smith from Tyler Texas, Charles Smith of Lima, Ohio, Pat Hatch from Greelly Colorado. We would appreciate it if anyone may have information to get in touch with these fellows. It's been along time.

Entry: 51271 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	712TH WEB SITE INFORMATION
DON ROSS wrote on June 1, 2005 City and State: IRVING TX Unit: HQ AND CO B, 712TH TROB Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I have a web site on railroad stuff and have quite a bit of information on the Korean rail service. donross.railspot.com Keywords:

Entry: 51199 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	INFO REQUESTED
LES COMBS wrote on May 30, 2005 City and State: CONWAY AR Unit: 593RD TTRD (RAIL) Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I served in the 593rd on detached service to the 712th in '51 and '52 at the Yongdong-po railyard. I would appreciate contact with any personnel from that period. Thanks, Les Combs Keywords: Yongdong-po RTO, June 1951 - February 1952. Officers: Lt. Col. Jordan, 1st Lt. Stillman. EM: Dean Rathje, Rogers, Lindquist, etc.

Entry: 42026 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	712TH RAILROAD OPERATION
THERESA WAGNER wrote on March 31, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am interested in any information concerning this operation. If you served in this operation, I would greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you so much. Theresa Keywords: 712th Railroad Operation Bn (Korea 1951 - 1953)

Entry: 35401 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	USAR CO B 712TH T9 (RAIL) KOREA
DEBBIE SHEPPER wrote on July 9, 2003 City and State: REDONDO BEACH CA Unit: USAR Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: IF SOMEONE CAN TELL ME WHAT THE ABOVE MEANS? Keywords: USAR CO B 712TH T9 (RAIL) KOREA

Entry: 15685 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS
EDWARD A. PAVLOVSKY wrote on March 29, 2001 City and State: TINTON FALLS NJ Unit: 724TH. TROB Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for old buddy; I hope that I am using this link correctly and that you are around. Keywords: Lt. Daniel Schmidt 712th. TROB Seoul, Korea Dec. 27, 1953 to Oct. 1954

Entry: 12477 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS	C CO
EUELL F. ARNOLD JR. wrote on October 22, 2000 City and State: THE WOODLANDS TX Unit: CO C 712TH RAILWAY BN Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: CO C 712TH RAILWAY BN Keywords: US Army Co C 712th Transpn Railway Bn Korea 3/51-10/52

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