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Current Message 1 - July 16, 2010
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Entry: 75470
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search for james monrow brown of okla

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nathan beck wrote on 2010-07-16 09:04:25.0

Comments: buddy

Keywords: frozen chosin

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Current Message 2 - July 20, 2009
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Entry: 70968
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looking for old army buddies

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david jacobson wrote on 2009-07-20 19:06:46.0

Comments: Especially looking for Jim Graham, then of Washington State,John Cummings of Illinoisand JimLa Grande of Califorina

Keywords: Looking for persons who served with me in Korea from Nov.of 1951 to the end of Dec. 1952.

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Current Message 3 - September 7, 2008
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Entry: 67120
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Cpl Stephen Matusevich Passed Away

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Paul Matus wrote on 2008-09-07 00:55:26.0

Comments: With great regret and a deep heart I would like to report that Cpl Stephen Matusevich of the 79th Engineer Construction Battalion (Honorably Discharged) passed away on Thursday, 4 September, 2008. An obituary is available at the following link via the Pottstown Mecury website (www.pottsmerc.com)

http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=20107170&BRD=1674&PAG=461&dept_id=635482&rfi=8

Sincerely,

Paul Matus His 3rd Son

Keywords: 79th Engineer Construction Battalion, Executive Order 10195, Hqs Co 79th Engr Const Gp, Fort Belvoir, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, Occ Medal Japan, Korean Svc Medal

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Current Message 4 - April 28, 2008
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Entry: 65426
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Honoring

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Pamela BELL-WHITE wrote on 2008-04-28 08:50:01.0

Comments: Daughter of Maj.(D) Ira. B. White { Then Lt. White,in '51 I believe} Just discovering this site locating information for memorial tribute for my Fathers Flag case. (dec'79)

Keywords: Korea War Progect, 79th Engr Const Bn,

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Current Message 5 - November 24, 2007
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Entry: 63168
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WANTING INFO

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JOSHUA FOSTER wrote on 2007-11-24 20:04:40.0

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Keywords: WANTING INFO ON 79TH IN KOREA ,GRANDPA SERVED

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Current Message 6 - April 4, 2007
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Entry: 60554
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79 th eng. korea 1950-1952

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Walter Doty wrote on 2007-04-04 12:41:21.0

Comments: Served in korea 1950-1952 would like to hear from anyone that was there at that time

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Current Message 7 - March 12, 2007
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Entry: 60327
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Fort Sill, OK 1949

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Don Garbarski wrote on 2007-03-12 17:05:38.0

Comments: Trying to get info on members of Co. B AFTER they went to Enewetok! What happened?

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Current Message 8 - March 7, 2007
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Entry: 60252
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KOREN WAR 1950 - 1951

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THOMAS CULLEN wrote on 2007-03-07 14:37:12.0

Comments: CALL OR EMAIL , IF YOU LIKE TO TALK.

Keywords: BETTER KNOWN AS TJ BEST FRIEND FRED MOOREHOUSE

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Current Message 9 - February 9, 2007
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Entry: 59967
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YEA ! YONGSAN

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Wayne Tisdale wrote on 2007-02-09 13:20:50.0

Comments: Supply Sgt of H/S Co, 79th. 1953 and part of 1954. Supplied construction troops, who were tired of eggshell enamel, with paste-type printers ink and created pastel paints for Yongsan BOQ's. Made Gen. Maxwell Taylor happy as a Junebug! Love to hear from anyone of this era: Pappy Cook, Red Phelps, or any of the scouts from "Mother Mather's Den"

Keywords: "Tiz" Yongsan Project

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Current Message 10 - March 29, 2006
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Entry: 56443
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Graziano Facciarossa wrote on 2006-03-29 21:09:49.0

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Keywords: nickname:Foch or Graz Eniwetok

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Current Message 11 - March 1, 2006
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Entry: 56056
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Cook In Hq Co 79th Engr Const BN

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Archie Collins wrote on 2006-03-01 13:43:01.0

Comments: I joined the 79th engr Feb,1949 at ft sill Ok. I went to Eniwotk Marshall Islands with 79th Engr I worked in officers mess on Eniwetok.

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Current Message 12 - December 19, 2005
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Entry: 54738
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looking for old bus

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Larry Byer wrote on 2005-12-19 16:41:11.0

Comments: worked in Iszmir verona Lavorno made the move for pirmesens to ulm

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Current Message 13 - December 19, 2005
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Entry: 54737
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Looking for old buds

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Larry Byer wrote on 2005-12-19 16:30:08.0

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Current Message 14 - October 22, 2005
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Entry: 53707
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add me to index

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michal logan wrote on 2005-10-22 00:00:00.0

Comments: none now

Keywords: nonenone

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Current Message 15 - September 28, 2005
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Entry: 53342
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504th Eng Svc Co

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Jack Clifford wrote on 2005-09-28 00:00:00.0

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Keywords: Pirmasens 1951 & 1952.

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Current Message 16 - July 14, 2005
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Entry: 52034
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Co.C 79th Engr Bn

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Thurmon Powell wrote on 2005-07-14 00:00:00.0

Comments: Anyone stationed in germany w/co.c 79th engr bn 73/75 looking for one old friend-Alvin Trammel and my true first love-Sandra Rucker,she graduated from Karlshrule high in 75. I was discharged in July 75 rastamon71101@yahoo.com

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Current Message 17 - July 14, 2005
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Entry: 52033
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Co.C 79th Engr Bn

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Thurmon Powell wrote on 2005-07-14 00:00:00.0

Comments: Anyone stationed in germany w/co.c 79th engr bn 73/75 looking for one old friend-Alvin Trammel and my true first love-Sandra Rucker,she graduated from Karlshrule high in 75. I was discharged in July 75

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Current Message 18 - June 18, 2005
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Entry: 51602
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Korea 1-1953 to 7-1954

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Jack Bricker wrote on 2005-06-18 00:00:00.0

Comments: Interested in any of the members from this era(1-53 to 7-54) that are going to attend the reunion in 2005

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Current Message 19 - April 15, 2005
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Entry: 50203
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SEEKING GLINN D. JONES, GERSZEWSKI BARRACKS 1952 - 1953

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Sandy James wrote on 2005-04-15 00:00:00.0

Comments: Seeking any information on Glinn (Glenn?)D. Jones, assigned to 73rd AAA AW Battalion, Gerszewski Barracks in 1952-1953. Would be very grateful for any information or contact from anyone who knew him. Thank you...

Keywords: Glinn D. Jones, 73rd AAA AW Battalion, Glen Jones, Glenn Jones

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Current Message 20 - April 14, 2005
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Entry: 50182
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TALK TO ANYONE IN UNIT

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robert graul wrote on 2005-04-14 00:00:00.0

Comments: i was a radio operator, worked with demolitions,and drove a 2nd lt. all over korea with the payroll,but cant remember my co.

Keywords: was with unit from ft siil thru the marshall islands to japan to north korea and back down to south korea

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Current Message 21 - April 8, 2005
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Entry: 50046
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517th Maintance Co. 92/94, Gerszewski Barracks

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Anthony Perry wrote on 2005-04-08 00:00:00.0

Comments: Anyone served at gerszewski barracks? I remember. Had a great time. Met some great people. At this time the military was down sizing and the post was thinning terribly. Nearly on one left mid 93. Had great times and really miss it. Thanks to all my old friends and enemies for a wonder time in my life. God Bless Gerszewski Barracks.

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Current Message 22 - March 31, 2005
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Entry: 49894
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anyone served with me.

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burris price wrote on 2005-03-31 19:25:47.0

Comments: I would like to find anyone that was in the 79th engineer bn who might remember me. Many of the fellows called me 'Jack' Burris Price

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Current Message 23 - March 23, 2005
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Entry: 49722
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Notification of Gerszewski/Smiley Kasernes websites

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Thomas Radke wrote on 2005-03-23 13:36:56.0

Comments: Notification of Gerszewski/Smiley Kasernes websites

Greetings,

This message is sent to former soldiers interested in Karlsruhe related groups and former units in the Karlsruhe area. I have sent this message to various units at Gerszewski and am now working my way through the Smiley list.

Bruce Christman, was stationed with HHQ 79th Engr. Bn. in the early 1970’s, created a great website relating to the 79th as well as Gerszewski / Smiley Kasernes in general. He has posted many great photos from all eras as well as some special photos of the demolition of the Gerszewski Kaserne last summer. It is now being converted to housing.

Here’s the web address: http://79thengineers.fateback.com/

On the site there is a page called “What Was Where at Gerszewski”, with some aerial photos of the kaserne. Each building and feature is numbered with an invitation for old alumni to help identify the functions of each, as well as the dates of the function so we can track the history of the kaserne.

The old place is nothing but a memory now but it can live on in history if you take the time to contribute your memories, good or bad, of your experiences there. Otherwise it will just fade away.

The more who visit and sign the registry, the better the chances are that you might just recognize some old friends from long ago and renew those friendships. I hope you take me up on this invitation. Bruce has put a tremendous amount of work into this wonderful website and it would be great if everyone who walked on those old cobblestone streets would stop by.

Regards,

Thomas J. Radke Company C, 79th Engineer Battalion October 1974 – April 1977 thomas_joseph_radke@yahoo.com

PS. There is also a yahoo group dedicated to Gerszewski / Smiley Kasernes at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gerszewski_Barracks/

Please note that when you join any yahoo group you have the option of what interaction you have with the group. 1. individual emails (you will a receive a copy of posting as they are added) 2. daily digest (one message sent at the end of the day with all new posts) 3. special notices (only posts send by me - the moderator of the site) 4. no email (you have to visit the site to see postings - none sent) This status can be changed at any time. Just click “edit your membership”.

This is a free website but you will need to join this yahoo group in order to view and post messages.

Keywords: Germany Karlsruhe Company C, 79th Enginner Battalion 501st Ordnance Battalion, 249th Engineer Battalion Smiley Barracks Gerszewski Barracks Kaserne

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Current Message 24 - March 7, 2005
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Entry: 49413
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Jack Bricker wrote on 2005-03-07 13:57:09.0

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79th Engr Bn (Const)
        Mr. Gerald Youngquist
        122 S 4h St
        Monmouth, IL 61462-1812
        309-734-2944
From: Grant Youngquist  mooregy@execpc.com

Subject: Looking For 79th Engineers

My father, Gerald Youngquist, was a Staff Sergeant with the 79th 
Engineering and Construction BN in 1951. He was at Eniwetok Atoll.

He and several others are trying to organize a reunion for Fall 1996. 
They are having a hard time locating other members of the 79th, 
and would like to contact anyone with relevant information.

According to my Dad, the 79th was part of the 24th Group, but 
not attached to a major unit.


He can be contacted at:
Gerald Youngquist
122 S 4th St
Monmouth, IL 61462-1812
(309)734-2944
Email:  gyngqst@frontiernet.netgyngqst@frontiernet.net
or, contact me, 
Grant Youngquist, at:  mooregy@execpc.com

Reunion: 79th Engineering Construction Battalion

On Tue, 24 Jun 97 
Grant Youngquist, at:  mooregy@execpc.com

They had a reunioun last fall, and have established a formal group
with officers.  My Dad has asked me to pass on to you for posting, 
the email address of Bobby Thompson, the Chair of the new group.  

His email is:
BobbyB301@aol.com

79th Engineering Construction Battalion
Mr. Bobby Thompson
4712 W. Washington St
Charleston, WV  25313
304/776-2629