AFKN Hq.,1954-1955

Comments: Hq. AFKN during that period was located at the (Sounds like KyungBuk) girls high school away from downtown Taegu. We were in the Front Quanset Hut, of 4 huts ion a row. The others contained Radio KILROY, the production studios, and personel sleeping quarters. Next to these was a transient personel tent. Behind were three more quanset huts containing the Officers quarters, Supply, and the movie theatre. Next to these was a tent used by the Korean laundry crew. I have pictures of the small base taken from the air. They are on line, however there is an error saying the picture was taken in Pusan. It was Taegu. I would enjoy hearing from anyone stationed at any of the radio stations during that period of time. The stations with the network I can recall were named after persons or things that were wonderers or moved around alot. they include; Kilroy in Taegu, Homesteader in Pusan, Vagabond on Seoul, Comet on the west coast, Meteor at Pohong Dong,Cavalier near Seoul, Gypsy up north, Nomad up north, Mercury, do not remember the location. Colonel Morris Milner was the unit commander at that time. First Sgts. were Sgt Takahashi, Sgt Yourg, and MasterSgt. Sanford. Sgt Sanford passed away last year. He retired as a Vice President of a New York Bank. He lived in Florida and I kept in touch with him via the telephone. I would really like to hear from anybody assigned to AFKN In 1954 and 1955. Best Regards to All.

Keywords: Assigned to Hq. AFKN in Jan. 1954, in Taegu. Was assigned for one month to the 7th Transportation Port Command in Pusan, April-May 1955.

AFKN NEWS, SEOUL 1961-62

Comments: I served as a television and radio newscaster at AFKN from March 1961 to July 1962. Lt. Colonel Bartoni was our unit commander. We were there when Park Chung Hee overthrew the corrupt government of Sigmun Rhee. We also did live television productions--a Tonight Show and we did a full live production of the play Journey's End, led by Peter Sander. (The play, a WWI tragedy was revived on B'way last year--2007). Ed Graham (from Baltimore) was a very popular DJ. Others on the newsroom staff: Wes Elliot, our ranking NCO; Jim Briggs (Indiana), Les Hopkins (Pittsburg), Chris Glenn (later CBS news radio). Others I remember: Bob Towers (LA?); Jerry Mosey (Iowa City), Signal Corps photographer.

Keywords: Armed Forces Korean Network, 1961-62, Seoul. Long after the war, but unsettling years. Interested in hearing from those who served in AFKN then.

304th Sig Bn, Co C, Yongsan, USS Pueblo

Comments: 2nd entry to this website. Went to S Korea as part of build up when USS Pueblo was captured by NKs. Part of duty at 83rd Ord, part in the Bunker, old Jap fortress on other side of MSR, not far from gym and golf course. Spent time on parade ground near 8th Army HQ in a 2 1/2 ton truck w/ Xmittr/Recvr, ANGRC 26, KW-7 crypto. Had a shared apartment out near Nam San hill. Script money, ration card, "business women", slicky boys, house boys, lived in NCO hut on the hill along the wall close to the AFB building. Lived in Quonset using kerosene to heat, KATUSAs nearby. Nibi Shibi pec pogi da.

Keywords: Camp Coiner Co C RTT Platoon, Yongsan, next to 502 Int Bn, 8th Army, across the street from ROK Marines.

ANYONE REMEMBER STATION METEOR?

Comments: Probably not. Radio Meteor was located on the 1st Marine Air Wing Airbase at Pohang where I was station engineer from approx. Dec. 1953 to Dec. 1954. As the only Army personnel on the base during that period, I sure was the odd man.

I just found this site so I'm putting a note in a bottle and dropping it in the water. Best to all, Cpl. Joseph Mente, US ARMY ret.

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LOOKING FOR FORMER AFKN VETS 1958-1959 AT TONGDUCHON'NI FORMER VAGABOND RADIO DURING THE WAR

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Keywords: Dave Hill, DeLoache, Peter Barth, Hronek(engineer)and others from 58-59

Kilroy, Vagabond, Homesteader '51,'52

Comments: Gene Springer, Tony Nelle, Dean Lupke, Don Huffaker... Bob Hammond...anybody out there?

Keywords: Kilroy, Vagabond, Homesteader

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Seeking Radio Kilroy Personnel

Comments: Would appreciate the opportunity to hear from anyone who served in AFKN from August 1964 through September 1965, and to get the proper address of the AFKN HQ in Seoul.

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Red Cross Calendar pictures

Comments: I'm a Red Cross Volunteer looking for the men in the WW11 and Korean War calendars that the American Red Cross published. (1995 & 2000) Some taken in the field and in the Pusan Club. Here are their names and home towns. Cpl. Bill Williams, Binghampton, N.Y.--Cpl. Russell Risso, Niagara Falls, N.Y.--Pvt. Don Fyfe. Ontario, Canada--Cpl. Orval Ribble. Penn Yan, N.Y. Any info out there about these men will be greatly appreciated. John Roberts-Volunteer Heart of Tennessee Chapter American Red Cross Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Looking For Friends I worked with at Homeste der Radio in Pusan in 1953 and Vagabon in1954

Comments: I did a nightly radio show on both Homesteader in PUSAN and Vagabond in SEOUL from January l953 to December l953. The show was called Wendy's Mail From Home. I read letters for the troops from their families and girlfriends and played requests from their families to them and from them to family. Many special requests were made and I was honored to be able to do that.

If you knew me, listened to the show or would just like to touch base with someone else who was there with you 50 years ago, please feel free to write. I will answer.

Sincerely,

Wendy Crowley Mail From Home

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company book

Comments: i am trying to get in touch with anyone who can help me or privide me an address of who to contact about trying to obtain a company book. if any of the above receive this message, get a hold of me.

Keywords: 2nd MP Co, 2nd Inf Div, Camp Casey, Korea Sept 76-Sept 77. Friends: Jack Johnston, James Rocco Cozzie, Andrew Giglio, Charles Eberhart, Michael Leary.

2164th asu , anyone

Comments: My father is a Korean War Vet. he doesn't say much on the subject. I know that he was there with the 24th ID and ASU(2164th), I'm not sure.

His name is Radames Martin , he was a pfc at the time.He was a skinny kid then, and a Puerto Rican from New York.I believe that his Plt. leader was a Lt. Mackilaby ( unsure of the spelling )

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looking for anyone in my unit

Comments: looking for anyone i served with

Keywords: 105 artillery howe battery, 3rd battalion, 11th marines 1st marine division attached to the 7th marine div.

help me

Comments: Need help finding a zachariah whitaker in korea. rmy member.

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looking for info on Harold eugene Reese

Comments: I am Harolds only daughter, I know he got a purple heart and some other medals I need information on his seperation from the armed forces. I want to become a member of the american legion and my step mother will not give me any info. I would appreciate any help. thank you Elizabeth.

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old friends

Comments: i was in the 8057 port co in july and sept in pusan then went to chunapmo north korea for the month of nov 1950 then back to the 501st harbor craft co returned to the states in sept 1951 started my 2nd tour in sept 1952.was in the 339th harbor craft co in inchon.back to ft lawton wash.in march 1954 would like to hear from any one who new me j w smith usa ret.

Keywords: would like to locate richard jon nelson also wallace e kimball

CO-8214th-1950

Comments: Further record checking shows CO of 8214th in 50-51 in Taegu to be Maj. Albert O. Jones. WW2 vet & Paratrooper. Would appreciate hearing anything about or from him.

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AFKN TV

Comments: I was in television in Seoul in 1968 with the 8th army, interested in hearing from others who were there then also.

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NEW POC for AFKN 50th

Comments: SGT Lavigne has moved on to Eurpoe. If anyone has any info they would like to share please feel free to get in contact with me. I am currently in charge of producing a video representing AFKN's 50 year history. If any of you out have pictures and can give me the info togo withthe picture I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance!

SGT Mike Curry

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AFKN TROUBADOR

Comments: Looking to contact personnel I worked with at AFKN Troubador (X Corps GP Hdqs) 1953-54: Jim Rodio, Bill Brown (from NC or SC at time), Tom Lueders (from Wisc. at time), Jim Wilson, John T. Spencer (from Seattle at time), Leroy Meyers (station engr/from FL at time), Tom Wood (Lt. OIC til 10/53), also Robert Powers (Capt., TI&E officer at X Corps). I was OIC at Troubador 10/53 - 4/54 and have video of above men at the radio station.

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AFRS 50th Project

Comments: We have 36 color pixs avail on line of 8214th Kilroy at Taegu 50-51..Need more ID's AFRTS unit still exsists and Sgt Lavigne is looking for info for Unit history for 50th yr celebration in Korea...

Keywords: AFRS Kilroy..AFRS HOMESTEADER...50-51'

Stratigy for Korean War

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8214 A.U.Nomad AFKN

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