LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF BATTERY 'D' 82ND AAA AW BN, 2ND ID

Comments: Looking for information about my Great Uncle Sergeant Elwood E Overgard. The following is the letter we finally received from DPMO in Apr 2000. In early Feb '51, X Corps of the 8th US Army was conducting offensive operations in Central South Korea [Operation Roundup]. The 2nd ID's role in this operation was to support ROK forces with div artillery and with infantry battalions from the 38th regiment. From Feb 5-11, this force pushed northward along HWY 29; the force neared Hongcheon on Feb 11, when it was attacked by 3 Chinese divisions. These divisions were part of a major, combined Chinese and North Korea operation, the "Chinese Communist Forces Fourth Phase Offensive" [feb 11-17]. The Chinese attach caused the lead, 8th ROK Div. to buckle, and enemy forces succeeded in cutting HWY 29 in several places. On Feb 12, to avoid complete encirclement, US and ROK units began a series of fighting withdrawals south through several Chinese roadblocks along the highway. These withdrawing units first reached Hoengsong, then Wonju, where they successfully regrouped. It was during this moving battle that Sgt. Overgard was captured. Sgt. Overgard began to make his way North, then West, then North as a POW. The "Missing in Action, Captivity" report, contains a great deal of useful information from lists. However, many of the added narrative accounts provided by returning POW's were never fully cross-reference. In fact, two POW's who either escaped or were simply left behind by their captors in March and April 1951 reported that Sgt Overgard alive in enemy hands. Also, at least one radio broadcast from Peking mentions Sgt Overgard. In 1953 a witness to his final hours was discovered. He said Sgt Overgard was gravely ill, but reached the Suan Bean Camp in early April 1951 where he died among friends and was buried on a hillside overlooking the site. His companions then continued their march north, a few days later. We here at DPMO have every reason to believe that this report is credible-but surprised that it was not incorporated into the "Missing in Action, Captivity" document cited above. If there is anyone out there that knew my uncle, his wife was pregnant when he left and he has a son who never met him that would like to know as much as possible. Thank you for any help I receive. Charlene Hayes

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Does anyone remember Artie Manning

Comments: I would appreciate any information concerning father, Master Sergeant Artie Manning.

He was captured in late December/early November and marched to Camp 5 where he expired in February 1951.

I was 1 1/2 years old when he left, consequently, coversations with others who knew him have kept him alive for me.

Thank you for your time and committment to our freedom.

My most sincere regards,

Artie Manning, Jr. (H) 931-647-3966 (W) 931-645-2565 Ext. 251 email artscoot48@yahoo.com

Keywords: Battle of Kunu-ri and Camp 5

Jackie D Long

Comments: Jackie Long was my brother and little is know what happen to him in S Korea. The date of casualty was 8/31/1950. We would like to know more about him.

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LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF 'BATTERY C' AND 82ND AAA AWBN

Comments: I am researching this for my Grandfather. He is looking for frieds he served with during the Korean War. His Nickname was Cat or Catfish. Especially friends from Battery C. Any replies would be appreciated. Thank you

Keywords: Battery C, 2nd Infantry Division, 82nd Antiaircraft Artillery AW Bn

William F. Kahrhoff

Comments: William "Bill" Kahrhoff was with D Battery, 82nd AAA AW (SP), 2nd Infantry Div. Serial no. RA 17253591. He was MIA on Nov. 26, 1950 and presumed dead on Dec. 31, 1953. Info from Defense POW/MIA Personnel Office said he became missing during the Battle of Kuni-ri (Ch'ongch'on River) which began Nov.25, 1950. He was lost on the upper or Kujang side of the battlefield. His last letter home was Oct. 2, 1950. His name is recorded at the "Punchbowl" in Honolulu, HI. Bill is my wife's brother and we are trying to locate someone who may be able to provide more details about him during that time. We would be most thankful for any information.

Keywords: Battle of Kuni-ri, also known as Battle of Ch'ongch'on River.

ROBERT L. CRAWFORD

Comments: My uncle, MSG Robert L Crawford, was captured on 13feb51. He died later that summer. Does anyone know anything about his service in the Korean war?

Keywords: 82nd AAA bn 2nd infantry division

CHIPYONG-NI MEDIC INFO

Comments: For anyone that served with Battery B during the battle at Chipyong-ni... I am looking for information to share for an upcoming Officer Professional Development Staff Ride at the site of the battle. As the Medical Platoon Leader for the 1/506th BN IN, ROK, I would like to share any experiences soldiers had with medics or any medical treatment during the Battle. Please email with any stories or information. Thank you kindly.

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CPL Edward M. Bowen POW 12/50

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my father CPL Edward M. Bowen. He was captured in Dec 1950 and cied in a POW camp. I understand he was atached to HQ BTRY 82 AW 2nd INF DIV. I can bve reached at: bigedsr@excite.com Thank you

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82nd AAA AW Bn (SP) Reunion

Comments: The 82nd AAA AW Bn (SP) will hold its 10th Reunion September 26 - 30, 2001 at South Padre Island, Texas. Reunion hosts are Reymundo Carr, 1001 Berry Street, Mission Texas 78572 or Silvestre Asebedo, 909 West Highway 83, Mission, Texas 78572. Contact Reymundo at (956) 585-6150 or Silvestre at (956) 580-6952 for additional information. If you are need a roster of the 386 former members contact Wilbur Webster, wrw2ept@aol.com

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Did you know George Barnosky?

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my Dad, George Barnosky. Particularly Jim Fry. My Dad would like to see him again.

Keywords: all I know is 2nd Infantry 82nd AAA Bat. 1951/1952

Dave Houtz

Comments: Any old buddies out there? If so, give a shout. I was in Battalian supply with Sgt Lee, Lt. Task and others. Had 6 or seven locations during term there.

Keywords: In Korea 7/51 to 4/52

HQ Battery

Comments: I also served in Japan august 1950 to oct 1952

2Div 82 aaa hq batt. and 38 inf 1 bat co B

Keywords: Oct.1952 to april 1953

Ralph Scacia

Comments: My good friend Ralph Scasia from Long Island would love hearing from his old Army Buddies.

Ralph has not entered the cyberspace arena at this time. However he can be reached at this address.

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D Battery - Kunu-ri WIA

Comments: I was injured at Kunu-ri, evacuated to a hospital in Japan, returned to my unit 29 January, 1951, wounded again and was captured at Changbong-ni 11 February, 1951. I escaped and was picked up by the 7th Cavalry, 11 March, 1951. After 2 weeks recuperation in the hospital in Japan I was placed on 45 days convalescent leave at General MacArthurs Headquarters and the Far East Air Force Headquarters to assist in the preparation of the first program on Survival, Escape and evasion. While in a convalescent leave status I traveled to every Air Base in Japan, Okinawa, Guam and Korea as a member of a 3-man team presenting briefings on Survival, Escape and Evasion.

Keywords: August 1950 to March 1951. Battery D, 82nd AAA AW Bn (SP), attached to the 9th Infantry Regiment 2nd Infantry Division.

John Martins

Comments: I would appreciate greatly any information anyone has on my uncle, John Martins. He died while captured sometime between 12-1-50 and 4-30-51. I am not sure of his camp, but I think it may have been Camp #3. Thanks again. Thanks for this web site.

Keywords: KUNU-RI captured 12-1-50 82AAA AW BTRY 2 INF DIV

82nd AAA AW (SP) Bn.

Comments: I am looking for the following men who served in Korea with me in 1951-52 in Headquarters Battery: Ralph Malczewski; Robert Ziegler; Thomas Wolford; and Leslie Blankenshi

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Korea,11/30/50,

Comments: Any buddies out there from the 82nd AAA AW Bn (sp)formed in Ft Bliss in april-dec 49 and as a unit we went to Ft.Lewis as the AW Batallion of 2nd Inf Div, As a division we wnt to korea in summer of 50. I urge you to join this worthwhile effort to keep this page on line,join and pay the $15 as I am doing today.I am not associated with it except as an intrested user. I wish to hear from any of you, Tom Wells(was known as T.O.) in the unit and my brother was John.

Keywords: Most mememorable,Krunie Pass (spelling may be wrong) when chineese overran the UN and we were trapped up in the mountain pass. slaughter is the only I can describe what followded. I evaded with 9 or 10 others unknown to me.however my brother did not escape,captured,and horrible abuse for 33 months in camp #6.He returned but disabled both physically and mentally.He lived for 2 more years with considerable pain. He was our unit comm sgt and was on radio(headset) when 3 chineese got on the M-39 and rifle butt clubbed him,as I tried to help but unable to. for over 24 months we did not know of his actual fate. I was sent home in april 51, but went to Okinawa the back to korea in 55

Henry N Porter Sargent, Signal Officer?

Comments: Hi.

My grandfather was killed in a POW camp. I was named Nathaniel, after him. I'd like to find anyone who remembers him, or was with him in the the camp. We have no real info on him, but his body was recovered and he is buried at home in NC. I'd really like to find someone who knew him, so my Mom and I could get to know him.

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D Battery

Comments: BTRY. D, 82ND AAA AW BN (SP)

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BN HQ 7/51-6/52

Comments: GENERAL- ACTUALLY ALL OF THE ABOVE AREAS.

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Finding Men Aug 51 - June 52

Comments: Looking for Salvadore Marino, Ellis Eaton,Owen Tudor,"Hodges", with 82AAA Aug. 51-June 52

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WIA - Chipyong-ni

Comments: Excellent website. Will send it on to my war buddies. Saw combat in Korea (Chip-Yong-Ni), got hit there, was sent for 4 years to hospitals & 76 surgeries ... never have been well after that. Lost lots of my good friends.

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Joseph A. Errigo DOD

Comments: I was looking for information about my uncle, Joseph A. Errigo regarding his death in the Korean War. There was always some mystery surrounding it. I am very impressed with your web site. It was so easy to access information. The links are good, too.

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1952-53

Comments: 82ND AAA SP , Years of 1952 and 1953

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