Honored

Comments: I feel Honored to have served in Korea. And also Graduate from the Imjin School (ACTA) 1966. Capt Merichek was The school CO. Great training!

Keywords: Co A 2/72nd Armor, Camp Johnson 1965-66. Looking for anyone that was there during that time frame.

Looking for 72nd Tank Battalion Members who served with my father from Aug 1951 to May 1952

Comments: Looking for Frank O"Brien and Nick. My dad has dememtia and is slowing down, would love to connect with my dad's Army buddies.We have several photo's that I would share with my dad's Army buddies!

Keywords: Looking for my fathers Army buddies - Frank O'Brien of Chicago, Nick, Ziggy, Al, Harry, Ken, Jim, Cox, Little Joe, Mister Lencium, Croston and Rinetti who served in Korea in the 72nd Tank Battilion from August 27, 1951 to May 18, 1952. My father arrived in Qusan, then went to Wonju and joined the 72nd Tank Battilion near Inju, went south of Yangu, then north of Yangu and Hearbreak Ridge! He then went in the reserve on Nov 1, 1951 then moved to central front in December 1951 near Kumwha and Chor-Won from there moved North of Inju on Eastern fron and then rotated.

A Special Thank You

Comments: A special thanks to Ed Stuczko, son of SGT. Edward J Stuczko. Our fathers served together as tank commanders, Company B, 72nd Tank, Chorwon Korea 1952. Ed contacted me with information on the service of both our fathers. Thank You Ed.

Keywords: Company B, 72nd Tank Battalion, Chorwon Korea, 1952

Assistance -Anyone Served with Sgt HAASE

Comments: Looking for anyone who can support my VA claim, that I was injured when knocked off a tank, while unit was pulling back in Dec 1950.

Keywords: Elmer Moon, Lt. Cook, John Latone, John Pletro. Dec 1950 while falling back on central front.

Former C Co. Commo Repairman

Comments: I was stationed with C Co, 1/72 Armor, 2ND Inf. Div. 1972- 1973 as radio mechanic. Also because of my height, I went to the DMX twice a month and "walked the line" and maintained raidios up there. A truely crazy place! I only felt safe near Tongdushon and Camp Casey and further south.

I love South Korea, the people, their food and their culture.

Keywords: Headquarters platoon, Happy Valley

Sgt. Edward Stuczko

Comments: My father passed away in 1994, and I was recently given a photo album from Korean War with his service records. Are there any veterans out there who served with him from 1950-1952 in Co. B. He was a tanker sergeant and was in 5 campaigns. He never really discussed the war, but when asked would simply say that it was "cold". I still miss him, and his humor, very much. Thank you.

Keywords: Company B (BULLDOG) 72nd Tank Battalion

LOOKING FOR MEMBERS' OF Cco 2nd/72nd TANK BATTALION 51-54 KOREA

Comments: MY FATHER, IS LOOKING FOR ANY ONE THAT WAS THERE WITH HIM.I REMEMBER SOME OF THE STORIES HE TOLD US.I'M ALSO VETERAN.HIS ADDRESS THEN WAS Cco 72nd TANK BATTALION SAN FRANCISCO APO248,HE TOLD ME TODAY.I GUESS HE WANTS TO SEE IF ANYONE IS STILL OUT THERE.

Keywords: SATIONED @ FOOT OF WHITE HORSE.

LOOKING FOR VETS OF CO. C 72ND TANK BATTALION MEMBERS

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Keywords: my dad served as a tank driver i believe during 51-52 in co. c 72nd tank battalion. i have several pictures with some of his friends during that time. dad didnt like talking about it. email me if you were in the same outfit as my dad or if you remember him. his name is oscar branson from kentucky.

2/72nd Armor 84-86

Comments: November 1984: Three North Korean soldiers and one South Korean soldier die, and one American soldier is wounded during the firefight that erupted when a North Korean security detail chased a defecting Soviet citizen across the MDL into the southern-controlled sector of the Joint Security Area. REF>  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_border_incidents_involving_North_Korea#1980s 

I was in Korea for a time as a young man. The people were friendly if not contrite. I didn't know the history of my unit at the time but it was an honored one. I would say that it is still so today. Men and women that came before me and those that came after served with esprit de corps and dedication to duty, honor and defense. Young and old, Officer and Enlisted 11B (Grunt) to supply.

I was there the day That Pvt. Thomas Dean ran and jumped over the line to bring back a wounded man. Actually I was the SOG. Dean did so even after being ordered not to. He was a hero that day (I was pissed at him then). Yet there is little or no mention of his act. There are many stories of bravery, valor and selflessness throughout military history. Tom Deans is just another small but important act that American servicemen do every day (more so today in Iraq) that go unrecognized because of the current political climate what ever it may be.

BTW&.Tom was eventually honored&&.I got an AR15, something about having unauthorized equipment at the border (night vision, .50cal ammo, 5.56mm, TS-HH). Who cares we won the day.

To those of you looking for info on men or women that served in past wars, past occupations or current occupations, you may never know the whole truth. However, remember this, men or women that served in spots like this are and have always been dedicated to being professional, diligent soldiers. (Abu Grab aside

Keywords: Lookup in wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_border_incidents_involving_North_Korea#1980s

2-72nd Tank Battalion- Camp Beard 66-68

Comments: Looking for people who served with my dad (Paul Powell) at Camp Beard. He was with HHC 272nd from roughly 1966-68. He's still kicking, but computer illiterate.

Keywords: Camp Beard, 2-72 Tank Battalion

72ND TANK BTN. CO. C MAY 28, 1951

Comments: Looking for Bob and Jane (?) of Mt. Pleasant MI and Michigan State College, class of '50,our husbands shipped out to Korea in October 1950. You knew the third Lt. who was with Harold when his tank was hit.....I would like to hear from any of you. PLEASE RESPOND.

Keywords: Task Force Zebra, Hill 914,

72nd Tank Bn HQ Co Recon Platoon

Comments: Just wondering what happend to the guy's I left when they shipped me to the 4th RCT Alaska? I don't remember all names, but some.

Sgt Crawley, I feel he gave his life so I could enjoy mine. God rest his soul. Sgt. Blackburn, platoon sgt., BJ Broughten,buddie and tank driver, Riely in rifle squad, I hearwd he lost an eye? Lt. Smith, Platoon leader, I heard Cpl. Harper returned home as a 1st Lt.?

Any Info would be appreciated.

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Camp Johnson

Comments: Does anyone remember Camp Johnson ? Would like to hear from you, I was there 67-68.

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Photos - C Co. 2nd Platoon, Korea, Approx Aug 51 - May 52

Comments: As a result of my mother's entry into a care center I have possession of a photo album from my father's service - training through return to the states on (I believe) the Gen. Collins into Frisco June 3,1952. I have some photos which carry annotations which I.D. the individuals in particular and many which do not, some which I may be able to I.D. by cross referencing but a surviving member of this group could probably do this far more reliably, there are also general camp and country photos, shipboard (outbound on Gen. John Pope - 8/4/51 @ 180th Mer.) Would forward photo of your vet if can lock up positive I.D. or to group member for further distribution. My father was Ralph H. Hartung out of Nebraska.

Keywords: F."Wigge" Wiggin, G.Sass, L. Spargo, "Spud" Bakken,"Tex" Bruggeman,"Whitey" Becker,E. Muraski and others Tanks # 21-25 - 2nd Inf. Div., 72nd Tank Batt., C Co., 2nd Platoon, Korea, Aug 51 - May 52

72nd tank batallion

Comments: I am working on my dad's Korean War Story. He served in the 9th infantry regiment, which was part of the 72nd tank batallion which was attached to the second division between 1952-1954. Is there anyone out there who might remember him? He is still living happily in Wisconsin and talks about his tank commander Artie Maligeon, a guy named Big Lace and another named O'Donnel.

Keywords: Tank driver, Papa San,

Looking for Someone who knew Daniel Kristl

Comments: I am his oldest daughter, just trying to find some information. He died in 1974 so I have very little information.

Keywords: Did you know Daniel E. (Kris) Kristl. He was stationed with Co A, 72nd Tank Bn in South Korea somewhere between July 1949 and Feb 1952. Am looking for any information about him or the unit during this timeframe.

Floyd E. Chatterton (Chat)

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father back then. He passed away and never said much. I have some pictures of him in Korea with people I don't know (many in color) E-mail me.

Keywords: Korean War, tank, Master Sergeant, Chat

A Co.717 and A Co..72 Tank.

Comments: life Member of Second Infatry Division Korean War Veterans Alliance. US Army Co A 717 Tank And Co.A 72 Tank Nov.19,1947 to Nov.19,1951 Fort Lewis Washington Korea Aug. 1950 to Aug. 1951

Keywords: Nickname Bob, Have lots of picturs and art and names.

72nd Medium Tank Bn Co. C

Comments: I served with Co. C, 72nd Tank Battalion from Sept. 1951 to June 1952 and was communications sergeant for most of that period.

I don't specifically remember very many names as that was over 55 years back but I'll never forget the experience, the particularly cold winter and the pitifully inadequate clothing.

Anyone out there who remembers, give me a shout!!!

Keywords: 72nd Tank Battalion Company C...... Looking for anyone who remembers me, especially Kingo Yamada from Hawaii.

Request Information

Comments: My father Gilberto A. Rodriguez Sr, served with the unit in Korea 1952/1953. He has since passed away but when he talked about Korea he always mentioned his good friend, Ben [Owa] from Louisiana. If anyone has any information on my father it would be appreciated, Thank you.

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Correction on previous entry

Comments: Looking to keep up with any old buddies out there and any reunion news. Please keep me posted -- Can contact me through my daughters email. Thanks

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3rd Platoon Charlie Co 2/72nd 68-69

Comments: Looking for guys, Jerry Loggie, Jeff Sailey, Billy Jackson, Randy Utter, Sontag, who I served with wonder how we're doin, anybody know what ever happened to Silva after he went to Nam?

Keywords: Camp Beard

SARGENT W.A. (AARON) BLALOCK ...TANK COMMANDER 72ND TB 1951-1952 KOREA

Comments: Did anyone serve or know my father, W.A.(Aaron) Blalock from Marietta Georgia, b 1929. He served in the 72nd TB, 2nd ID, Korea 1951 and 1952? He was a tank commander. He passed in Dec 2004, and my mother in 2003 so I have little to go on. Thank You Steve Blalock 770-337-3539

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thank you for this website.

Comments: I just want to say thank you to those of you who manage, maintain or write in to this site. My father, Lester (Chuck) W. Johnson passed away from Alzheimer's on April 22, 2006. Prior to his death, because of postings on this site, I was able to reunite him with Jim Ferraro. It was an amazing meeting! When they saw each other at my front door, they saluted, and both shed tears. As did everyone watching. We sat in the backyard and listened to the stories from all of the pictures on the table. It was quite chilling. I was sorry that I hadn't gotten the opportunity to introduce them earlier, as my father's Alzheimer's was in the early-mid stages at that point, and alot of his memories were already gone, and the names didn't come to him as quickly. For those of you searching for someone, don't give up. They are out there somewhere. Thank you.

Keywords: Served in Korea from 50-53 in the 72nd Tank Bat. 2nd Infantry Div.