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| Current Message 1 - October 18, 2009 |
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Entry: 71996
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Anyone who knew Clyde Edward Stafford SR. |
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Clyde Edward Stafford wrote on 2009-10-18 04:28:45.0
Comments:
Keywords: Korean War
7th Field Artillary Battalion
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| Current Message 2 - June 5, 2009 |
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Entry: 70449
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Looking for buddys 1963-1964 |
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Jim Kehoe wrote on 2009-06-05 12:33:11.0
Comments: Lots of good times, Como Platoon Wayne King and my self Rolled the Chief's brand new jeep. Pulled alot of gate guard duty. Gary Gardner Married Frenchie,my 2 best friends Jim Bell and Johnny Dodgen,Lee Kang Wong, house boy Yi Keho. If this rings a bell with someone give me a shout.
Keywords: Looking for friends,I served 1964-1965 Jim Bell John Dodgen Wayne King John Walker SSgt. McFearson Bill Bradbury Lee Kang Wong Yi Keho Charlie Waters
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| Current Message 3 - August 22, 2007 |
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Entry: 62051
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
7th DIVARTY McDonald Barracks |
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Leonard Perkins wrote on 2007-08-22 09:37:54.0
Comments: Served with a bunch of great guys at McDonald Barracks in 1968. Would like to hear from anyone at that time. Turned 21 that year in Korea. Turned 60 this year. Had some good times and bad times but would not trade that experience for anything. Served as the DIVARTY Chemical staff officer under Col. James Bates. Take care. Dale Perkins
Keywords: Bates, Bullen, Bolt, Funk, Greer ,Horner, Morehead, Nordstrom, Heimbecker, Williams.
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| Current Message 4 - March 11, 2007 |
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Entry: 60319
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
Kumjoni, 1962-1963 |
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Bob Pegram wrote on 2007-03-11 21:47:47.0
Comments: Looking for guys I was Stationed with.I drove the CG for 7th. DivArty, Brig. Gen. Justin Stoll.
Keywords: McDonald Barracks, Kumjoni,Korea March 1962-April 1963
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| Current Message 5 - February 22, 2007 |
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Entry: 60095
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Looking For Buddy's,6/80th Arty, 7th Division Camp Knox,MickeyMouse Corner's. |
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Thomas Byczynski wrote on 2007-02-22 12:46:11.0
Comments: This is SKI Just Looking for some old buddie's.Just call or email
Keywords: Eddie G Rickman,Ronald G Staus,Camp Knox 1964-1965,Village of Pobwawnee,Nickname Mickey Mouse Corner's
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| Current Message 6 - June 29, 2006 |
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Entry: 57889
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
REMBERING 1951-1953 |
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Irving Rosenberg wrote on 2006-06-29 09:40:46.0
Comments: Those midnight runs to 7th Division HQ with the POR report. THe donuts at HQ 7th Division MP Windy Worthington was the baker ..over 55 years ago the donuts were the best after all the years. If I can contact him it will make my day. he was a police officer in St. Petesburg Fla.and for those donuts I thank you every day.
Keywords: TRIANGLE hILL PORK CHOP HILL
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| Current Message 7 - May 29, 2005 |
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Entry: 51170
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
7th Division Artillery 1951-52 |
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Nelson Sulouff wrote on 2005-05-29 00:00:00.0
Comments: Will enjoy E-mail contact with other members of our Hq Btry.
From: M/Sgt Nelson R. Sulouff zuli@sprintmail.com
Keywords: Col. Wilhelmy, Major Rorick, Capt. Pontarelli, Lt. Nagao, Lt. Hergert, M/Sgt Yohn, Sgts Benson, Baker, Mottle
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| Current Message 8 - February 5, 2005 |
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Entry: 48716
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
7th Hourglass Division 1961-1962 |
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Jerry Wester wrote on 2005-02-05 14:25:37.0
Comments: Jerry W. Wester served 1961 and 1962. Taught Target Detection and Firing Techniques with M-1 rifle. Hung around with Blake, Davis, Macdonald, Conklin, Kirk, Richardson, and others.
Keywords: Terrain Fire Committee
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| Current Message 9 - January 10, 2005 |
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Entry: 48071
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
MELVIN LEON SPARKMAN 58\59 17TH INF ARTY |
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melvin sparkman wrote on 2005-01-10 21:57:56.0
Comments: I HAD ONE FRIEND TERRY TOUNSEND ANOTHER NAMED BARNHART SOME MAY REMEMBER ME FOR PLAYING WITH C4 AS A BALL IN THE BARRACKS I DAY I CAM IN WITH ABOUT 3LBS THE WHOLE CREW LEFT.I HAD P CORD AROUND MY NECK
Keywords: TOWN NEXT TO BASE WAS MONSONI ON LARGE RIVER NEXT TO DMZ WE HAD A WHOREHOUSE ABOUT 15 MILES DOWN RIVER NAMED 5STAR WE WOULD GO THERE TO GET RIVER SAND TO PUT ON YARD AT BASE
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| Current Message 10 - October 30, 2004 |
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Entry: 46564
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
INFO |
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RAY E. MASON wrote on 2004-10-30 10:01:46.0
Comments: IF ANYONE RECONIZE ME, I NEED HELP IN PROVING I FOUGHTIN THIS WAR. FLOYD SPENCER. WAS MY C.O. IF YOU SERVE IN THIS PATOON PLEASE CONTACT AT EMAIL ADDRESS: [dfk4491@aol.com] ARE CALL 1 601 445 5789 ASK FOR RAY MASON THANK YOU
Keywords: RAY MASON, 1ST SQ,7TH DIVION, 32 REG,COMPANY A, 3TH PATOON
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| Current Message 11 - November 19, 2003 |
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Entry: 38508
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
Looking for anyone who served with Troy L. Miller of Texas |
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Marilyn Lopez wrote on 2003-11-19 09:08:15.0
Comments: I am looking for anyone who would know my father, Troy Lee Miller, of Texas, and served with him at any point in his military service.
Keywords: 7th Infantry, Co F, 57 MM Section, 60 MM Section
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| Current Message 12 - November 18, 2003 |
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Entry: 38499
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Dad Search for old army buddy |
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Jody Engler wrote on 2003-11-18 21:55:51.0
Comments: I am trying to help my dad find one of his Army buddies. My dad's name is John S. Oberg and he served in the 7th devision 8th artillery command veichal maintenace in Korea in the mid 50's. He was a specialist first class. My dad is looking for Jacob R. Rendleman who at that time recided in NC and had two sons He was a sargent SFC. If anyone has any information please e-mail me as this would mean the world to my dad he has been talking about him for as long as I can remember. Thank you to anyone who can help.
Keywords: My dad was a specialist first class.
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| Current Message 13 - September 22, 2003 |
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Entry: 37092
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
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SONJA K. Eberhart wrote on 2003-09-22 16:13:24.0
Comments: MY uncle James WIllison was listed MIA Dec. 2 1950 fighting at the Chosin R. Am anxious to hear from anyone that might have known him.
Keywords:
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| Current Message 14 - September 22, 2003 |
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Entry: 37090
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
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SONJA K. Eberhart wrote on 2003-09-22 16:02:15.0
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who might have known my uncle James Willison. He was in the 32 INF RGT 7 INF DIV. No matter what the circumstances were I would like to hear anything.
Keywords:
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| Current Message 15 - August 31, 2003 |
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Entry: 36626
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
Bourhill |
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Michelle Lewis wrote on 2003-08-31 08:03:29.0
Comments: Aim looking for a family member, the Bourhill family
Keywords:
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| Current Message 16 - April 3, 2003 |
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Entry: 33371
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
looking for grandpas friends |
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Amber Alfred wrote on 2003-04-03 22:26:04.0
Comments: If any one knows any thing about lt oran dale alfred please email me thank you and God bless
Keywords: all i know is he was in the 7th divison and was a lt in the koren war dureing the year of 1957
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| Current Message 17 - January 31, 2003 |
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Entry: 31624
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
The last of the LT's |
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Patrick Patterson wrote on 2003-01-31 15:49:17.0
Comments: Out in July 70. They removed from ROK in April 71 back stateside. What happended to the NamePlates(our mailbox id's) each of us tacked onto the board as we prepared to rotate out?
Keywords: 7th Divarty, McDonald Barracks, Kumjoni,
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| Current Message 18 - January 11, 2003 |
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Entry: 31165
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
Kumjon-ni |
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Larry La Bounty wrote on 2003-01-11 22:48:41.0
Comments: Looking for people who may have been in 7th Divarty from 1961 to 1963. Also, I can't remember the name of camp....??? The headquarters then?
Keywords:
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| Current Message 19 - August 6, 2002 |
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Entry: 27433
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
Looking for info about Father |
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Judith Corson-Gammel wrote on 2002-08-06 19:08:22.0
Comments: Father in 7th Div Hourglass (?) Cpl. Jesse S. Corson served in Korea, would like to hear from Comrades, and friends
Keywords:
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| Current Message 20 - July 5, 2002 |
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Entry: 26754
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
Battlefield commision 13-18 July 1953 serving with ROK Captiol Division on Bloody Ridge & Steel Rid |
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John R. Carpenter wrote on 2002-07-05 15:01:32.0
Comments: COMMENTS: Subj: Korean War 1953 Bloody Ridge
I am researching combat action between the dates of 20 June 1953 to about 27 July 1953 by an American Provisional AA Battery on Bloody Ridge. Bloody Ridge was then controlled by the ROK Capitol Division on the left flank of the Kumsong salient in the ROK IX Corp area during the last Chinese military offensive. PLEASE NOTE: This unit was under the direct control of 8th Army Command.
This Provisional Anti-Aircraft (AA) Battery was in support of the ROK Capitol Division just behind the main line of resistance in a bunker complex near a small airfield being constructed. They were testing battlefield radar in conjunction with AA weapons for groundfire against expected enemy action. Provisions to keep the equipment and operators out of enemy hands if over run had been made.
This group had come from Germany (most voluntered from the 26th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division and were at Erlangen before they shipped out) to combat test the battlefield radar and had entered the line in Korea on 15 May 1953. During the ChinCom offensive, and for about 14 days they were surrounded. This group of 28 American and some 180-190 ROK troops held off or interdicted several enemy Divisions. Only 14 Americans and less than 100 ROK survived this bloody battle in the bunker complex.
Cpl. (acting Sgt.) Richard L. Carpenter was given a battlefield promotion by radio to 2nd Lt. (and as a ROK Major) shortly after the group was isolated and cutoff on the third day after all above him were killed or seriously wounded. He rejected twice the enemy's offer of surrender and provided a forward communications to interdict enemy movement and resupply.
Second Lt. Carpenter repeatedly rebuilt the automatic weapons knocked out of action from parts, maintained radio contact with 8th Army Command, provided interdiction information and helped keep most of the battlefield radar units operational for most of the battle. Even though wounded, he managed to maintain his position against several strong enemy attacks severely crippling enemy action and movement in the area along Bloody Ridge and the valley it overlooked. Only 14 of the 28 Americans survived after being reinforced by elements of the ROK 6th Infantry Division on the right flank then from elements of the 17th Regiment of the 7th Infantry Division from the left flank in the afternoon of 20 July 1953. This area was not secure until 24 June 1953.
Because the battlefield radar was rated "Top Secret" and the end of the hostilities not much has been documented on this action. The radar units in combination with .50 calibre (12.7 mm) machine guns (later dismounted) and 40 mm anti aircraft guns (knocked out early) disrupted many of the enemy attacks while they were forming up and attacking at night. Radio contact and observation of the valley roads at night by radar allowed friendly artillery to concentrate on the enemy supply and logestic units. This severely hindered the major enemy push. Air drops of batteries, medicine and ammo helped maintain the position.
The ChinCom wanted this position and the equipment it contained. They were attacked by Chinese field artillery and heavy artillery, bombed and straffed by Migs at least three times and assaulted by enemy ground troops repeatedly. Three offers of surrender were offered to the defenders. At least three major human wave attacks got close enough to engage in grenade and hand to hand combat. Artillery and automatic weapon fire aided by radar broke up most of the attacks before they could close.
Richard Carpenter is my father and I am slowly documenting the actions of his unit by historical records. As a side note, my father also engaged in long range sniping at distances of up to 2,500 yards (2280 meters) which took out several Chineese officers including at least one high ranking officer who had six body guards. This was done with a 32x power rifle scope drilled and tapped into a .50 calibre (12.7 mm) machine gun that was fired single shot.
Sincerely,
John R. Carpenter 5850 Yorkshire Ave. La Mesa, CA 91942-2821 (619) 466-5735
Keywords: Bloody Ridge, Kumsong Salient,Steel line, ROK Capitol Division, Top Secret Battlefield Radar (in 1953!) 28 came from Erlangen, Germany 14 went home. Battlefield commission to 2nd Lt - Richard Carpenter by radio by 8th Army Command Quad 50, Twin 40s, Radar, Sniping with a .50
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| Current Message 21 - May 10, 2002 |
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Entry: 25354
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Regarding my brother Richard DeFreitas |
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Jim DeFreitas wrote on 2002-05-10 13:08:25.0
Comments: My brother was killed on Oct 15, 1952 near Kumhwa Korea. I'm interested in hearing from anyone who may have known him at the time or been with him at the time he was killed. I was 9 years old at the time. A soldier who was with him visited my parents and I in early '53, but I don't know his name.
Thanks,
Jim DeFreitas
Keywords: 7th Infantry Division
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| Current Message 22 - December 10, 2001 |
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Entry: 21383
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
Did anyone serve with... |
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Robert O'Dwyer wrote on 2001-12-10 20:53:39.0
Comments: I'm hoping to talk to anyone who may have served with my uncle, Michael DelPriore who I beleive served with the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division. He was from Brooklyn, NY and he passed away a few years ago. He was like a second father to me and he is a major reason I enlisted in the Marine Corps. I beleive he was a purple heart recipient but he never spoke much about what happened in Korea. Please contact me if you knew him. Thank you. SSgt Robert O'Dwyer
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| Current Message 23 - October 24, 2001 |
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Entry: 20122
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
LOOKING FOR DIV. INFO |
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Bob Guyan wrote on 2001-10-24 15:50:11.0
Comments: Can anyone tell me what division the 1/7 Field Artillary unit at Ft. Drum ( 10th Mountain) is in? Thank-You
Keywords: 1/7 Field Artillary
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| Current Message 24 - September 5, 2001 |
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Entry: 19233
7th Artillery HQ HQ Battery |
HAROLD LEVY MIA 12/1950 MED DET |
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FELICIA CARRUTHERS wrote on 2001-09-05 22:55:05.0
Comments: Harold Levy,cpl, RA 12 322 637,US Army Med Det,7 Inf Div.Arty M.I.A. Dec 1950 Hagaru-Ri North Korea Enlisted 5 May 49 New York city- Post Fort Dix,N.J.
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Chosin Reservoir MIA
On Thu, 1 Aug 1996
carol hampton hampton3@ix.netcom.com wrote:
Mr.Barker,
My name is Carol Hampton and I am trying to help my Mother locate any
information concerning her brother who is MIA from the Korean War. I
would appreciate any help that you can give me. I am pretty new to
the internet and I haven't been very successful up until now.
Here is the information that I do have:
CPL. Harold Levy
Serial # 12322637
Born Brooklyn, New York
North Korea, Chosin Resivoir, Khoto-ri
lost 12-6-50
Mother: Ruth Ecker
Father: Sam Levy Vahab
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Unit: Harold was in the 7th Arty Hq Battery of the 7th Inf Div.
Kumhwa / Chorwon
On Sat, 18 Jan 1997 Irving August wrote:
240 Byron Avenue
Ventura, CA 93003
Telephone: 805+644-1679
Fax: 805+644-4018
I served in the 7th Inf. Div from May '52 to March '53,
mostly in the area between Kumhwa and Chorwon,
as an Inf. Plt. Ldr., Asst. Div. PIO and Aide to the Div Arty Cmdr.
Provisional AA Battery
On Tue, 6 Oct 1998
John R. Carpenter Email address wrote:
Subj: Korean War 1953 Bloody Ridge
I am trying to research combat action between the dates of 20 June 1953
to 6 July 1953 by elements of the Divisional Headquaters Company,
Provisional AA Battery, 7th Infantry Dvision on Bloody Ridge.
They were in support of the ROK Capitol Division.
They were testing battlefield radar in conjunction with AA weapons for
groundfire against enemy actions. This group had come from Germany to
test the battlefield radar and had entered the line on 15 May 1953.
During the ChinCom offensive, and for 14 days they were surrounded and
this group of 28 American and some 180 ROK troops held off or at bay
several enemy Divisions.
Cpl. (acting Sgt.) Richard L. Carpenter was given a battlefield
promotion by radio to 2nd Lt. (and as a ROK Major) shortly after the
group was isolated and cutoff on the third day after all above him were
killed. He rejected twice the enemy's offer of surrender and provided a
forward communications to hinder enemy movement and resupply.
Second Lt. Carpenter repeatedly rebuilt the automatic weapons knocked
out of action from parts and kept the battlefield radar operational for
most of the battle.
Even though wounded several times, he managed to maintain his position
against strong enemy attack severely crippling enemy action and movement
in the area along Bloody Ridge and the valley it overlooked. Only 3
Americans, all wounded, walked out after being relieved by elements of
the 6th Infantry Division in the afternoon of 6 July 1953.
Because the battlefield radar was rated "Top Secret" and the end of the
hostilities, the nomination for the Medal of Honor was shelved.
Second Lt. Carpenter received a Purple Heart for his actions.
I have searched many local records on the Korean War and can find no
details on this action. I have confirmed the general facts of the
battlefield promotion, citation and local from Carpenter's military
records. One book on the ROK Capitol Division does indicate while most
ROK troops folded under enemy presure, one element withstood the attack
on Bloody Ridge during the entire Communist Offensive in that local.
If you can provide any information, I would be grateful.
Richard Carpenter is my father and I would like to document his actions
by historical records.
Sincerely,
John R. Carpenter
5850 Yorkshire Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-5735
jrcrin001@juno.com or jrcrin001@aol.com
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