Imjin River Bridges

Comments: Was stationed in Korea from April 1951 to November 1952. Was in the 2nd Engineering Construction Group stationed in Yongdongpo Korea. The 84th Battalinon was one of our construction battalions. I was a surveyor, one of a group of about 6, who spent most of our time camped out on the south rim of the Imjin River doing preliminary surveying for the design and construction of bridges across the Imjin. The 84th was stationed in the area also doing the construction work. My last project was doing the preliminary survey for the X-Ray bridge site. I still have a copy of the original contour map we made. This job was done in November 1952, just before my tour was over.

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84th Constr. Bn. at Imjin River

Comments: I've noticed that a number of family members of Korean vets who were in the 84th construction battalion are wondering what is was like over there in Korea in 1951 and 52. I spent considerable time around the 84th on the Imjin as a surveyor in the 2nd Engr. Group. The 84th was under this group. If anyone wants more info on what the 84th did you can contact me. I also have some photos of the area of bridge building.

Keywords: Conquerors of the Imjin

Searching for members of the 84th E.C.B. (Survey Unit) Nov. '51 - Dec.'52

Comments: My name is Manuel Rodriguez and I'm trying locate any members who served with me in the 84th Engineer Construction Battalion on the Imjin River, Korea between Nov. '51 - Dec. '52. Some of the names I remember are John Gowdy (S. Carolina), Robert Davis (Texas), Roger Hollingsworth (N.Y.)and Pete Lefever (Oregon). If you have any information on the members of this unit please contact me.

Keywords: Imjin River, Korea. Worked on Shoo-Fly Bridge, renamed "The Freedom Bridge".

Did you know my Dad

Comments: I' looking for anyone who served with and knew my dad who was Sgt.Fred Hoeksema. He was in Korea from 1/19/51 to 10/24/52- final rank, Staff Sargeant. I have several pictures with names written on the backs, so if anyone would have known or remembered him, please let me know, I'd really like to hear from you. My dad would never talk about Korea and we don't know why. When he passed in 1993, we found out through his memorial servive that he was awarded 2 Bronze stars and 2 silvers. We don't have them, nor did we know any thing about them. I hope someone out there can help shed some light on this for me. Thank You.

Keywords: He was a Bulldozer operator

Pictures Available

Comments: My father, Robert E. Burr, was in the Korean War in the 84th Engineers Construction Battalion. He was from Norwalk Ohio and born February 22, 1932. I know he went to a couple of reunions - One in Wisconsin (I think) and another in Vermont. He passed away August 2003. I have a large scrapbook of photos and other memorabilia from the Korean War that he has kept over the years. Some of the info I put in the Keyword section are from the backs of the pictures. If any of these names mean anything to you or you knew my father, please let me know. Thank you.

Keywords: Robert Burr, Jerry House, Pak, Henderson, Ray Person, NAAFI road house, material storage panmonjon, 84th stone quary, adedong, watashi, libby bridge, imjin river, operation big switch, shorty, curtis foster, keathly, nick dejelius, jerry shivers, whang sang chul, whang hung kan, mick, harry, paige, horning,

looking for those who served with the 84th in Korea

Comments: I am the webmaster for the 84th Engineers Vietnam website and am proud to invite anyone who served with the 84th in Korea to join our association. There are no dues or fees. We are now accepting all who served with the 84th as members. WE will post your information and pictures on our web site. These are your memories.

Thanks Richard McCorrison

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Co. C

Comments: Anyone remembers being at this location with this unit?

Keywords: March 1952 thru October 1952, worked on the Freedom Gate Bridge, A real likeable fellow named George was in charge of the tool trailer. He had part one finger missing, I think he was from Nebraska.

I was in Korea between late Aug 1950 and late Sept 1951

Comments: Mrs. King wrote on Dec 1st, 2008 that William died Nov 26th, 2006.

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84TH B CO ECB LOOKING FOR BUDDYS

Comments: (THIS IS MY NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS) LOOKING FOR CPL WILLIAM SLOAN FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS (NICKNAME TEX) WAS WITH THE 84TH ECB 2ND ENG GROUP ATT. TO THE 8TH ARMY WE WERE IN CO. B AT TEAL BRIDGE & X-RAY BRIDGE ON THE IMGIN RIVER MUNSAN WE WERE ALSO SENT TO PANMUNJON (ADVANCED PARTY)TO WIRE UP THE FIRST TRUCE BLD.(MOS ELECTRICAN) ALSO PARTISAPATED IN OPERATION BIG SWITCH & LITTLE SWITCH. OTHER BUDDYS ROY COLOUME FROM MINN. OSCAR RUIZ FROM MEXICO JIMMINEZ FROM PORTO RICO & BILL BIGELOW SAL

Keywords: LOOKING FOR BUDDYS IMGIN RIVER TEAL&X-RAY 52-53 KOREA

H/S co. 84th E C B

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Keywords: Ran supply trip from Unit to Pusan and back.

JOSE RUBEN MORIN 83th ENG. C. BN.

Comments: I'AM A SON THAT REAL WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT MY DAD. HE PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 16, 2000. HE WOULD NOT TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPEN OVER THERE BUT ONLY SOME OF GOOD TIMES HE HAD. ALL I KNOW IS THAT WHEN HE WAS ALIVE, HE FOUND A FRIEND OF HIS IN ARIZONA. ALL I HAVE FROM MY DAD IS A PLAQUE. IT ONLY SAY'S THAT HE WAS FROM THE 84th C. BN. AND HE WAS ENLISTED ON MAR.25,1948,FROM SAN JUAN,TX. THAT HE WAS DEMOLITIONS. PLEASE, IF SOUNDS FAMILIAR WRITE BACK. SON NEEDS TO KNOW. THANK YOU.

Keywords: MY DAD TOLD ME A TIME THAT HE AND SOME FRIEND OR FRIENDS KILL ALOT OF DUCKS ON A LAKE OR POND NEAR HIS BASE. BROUGHT THEM BACK TO THE BASE KICTHEN. AND THEY ATE IT FOR SOME HOLIDAY. NOT SURE IF IT WAS CHRISTMAS OR THANKSGIVING.

84th engineer construction bn co c

Comments: My name is Eddie Lee Gray and I would like to give a BIG shout out for anyone who served in Quinhon, Vietnam from August 1967 to August 1968 in Co. C 84th Engineer Bn.Construction in the US Army.

If so, do you remember the "TET OFFENSE" in February 1968. I was a squad leader at that time and we had a ROCKET hit our barrack & I need the name/names of anyone who was killed at that time.

Thank you Sgt. Eddie Lee Gray

Keywords: nickname - Gray personal friend - Big Sgt. William D. Lankford /Supply Sgt

Libby BRIDGE/ Ray Shutters

Comments: Am looking for photos and old buddies of my dad, Raymond , "Ray" Shutters. He served in Korea in the 50's, and helped on the Libby Bridge on Imjin River. He has no photos left and I was wondering if anyone remembered him. Thanks.

Keywords: Libby Bridge 84th Engineer Construction Battalion Ray Shutters Raymond Shutters

Railroad bridge across tghe Imjin at Panmunjom

Comments: What Engr Bn rebuilt the damaged RR bridge across the Imjin at Panmunjom?

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Looking for Robert R Smith

Comments: Looking for and old buddy from B co. Robert R. Smith. We shipped out of Inchon togather and the last time I saw him was in Alliance Ne. Anyone who remembers Smitty or me I'd like to hear from you.

Keywords: went to korea from Ft. Riley 1950 Was driver for Bn.co Major Barnes

3359 co a 84th engr const. co

Comments: my dad passed awhile back and i'm trying to find out where in country and what engagements my dad was in. on his 214 it reads 3 bronze service stars i would like to know more info we are putting a scrape book together please help. the years where inducted 51 served to 53. thanks again

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84th Engineers Construction Battalion

Comments: My Uncle died this past June. I am making a scrapbook of his life for his son and would like help with any information regarding his time in korea. he went in the army in 1950 took basic training in fort dix. any info would be great.

Keywords: Freedom Gate Bridge, Leslie Mallory

In search of:

Comments: Searching for a Lt. Champion. 84th Eng. 8th Army in Korea 1953-1955

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Com. C 84th Engineer Construction Battalion 1951-1952

Comments: I was was wounded February 21, 1951 while working on the Freedom Gate Bridge, at the Imjin River. An American pilot mistakenly thought we were North Koreans and dropped 2 bombs on us. Fortuately, only 1 bomb exploded. I remember Victor Santos from Puerto Rico. I, also, remember Larry. If anyone can remember anything about the bombing or of someone getting injured on February 21, 1951 please E-mail me. I really would really appreciate it. Thank-you.

Keywords: My nickname was Pancho. I was the shortest man in our battalion.

Charles D. (C.D.) Roberts

Comments: My father was a member of the 84th Engineer BN and served from Nov 51-Dec 52 in Korea. He doesn't remember many names, but has several photos of his buddies. His name is Charles D. (C.D.) Roberts. He says he 'worked in the office'. I believe he was a Corporal. Would any of you remember him? He is still doing fine and living a nice retired life in Missouri. Anyone remember him?

Keywords: Company A

84th Eng. Bn, 8th Army, 2nd Group

Comments: My father (Edward J. McLaughlin Sr.) passed away last month (March 7,2004. He held his memories of his time in Korea very close to his heart. Most often when he or anyone was facing a difficult challenge he would recall some impossible obstacle, working/living condition or disappointing result as a reference point to demonstrate that almost anything can be accomplished with hard work, persistence and the proper perspective. I would really appreciate any information from anyone who remembers my father. Thank you.

Keywords: 1951 - 1953,Imjin bridges,testimonials to the spirit of the soldiers,challenges overcome,friendships made and life lessons learned.

Sgt. John W. Snyder - Co.B, motorpool

Comments: My father, John W. Snyder served with 84th Construction Engineers, Korea 1950-1952. B. Co. motorpool - mechanic, made sargeant. Unit built bridges on Imjim River.

I would like to hear from anyone who knew Dad in Korea, Fort Knox, or Indiantown Gap. He passed away November 15, 2003 - leaving us some tales of his Korean service. In memory - from his daughter - Sharon L. Turner.

Keywords: 84th Construction Engineers, Korea 1950-1952. B. Co. motorpool - mechanic, Sgt. John W. Snyder.

B Co 1950-52

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who knew Dad in Korea, Fort Knox, or Indiantown Gap. He passed away November 15, 2003 - leaving us some tales of his Korean service. In memory - from his daughter - Sharon L. Turner.

Keywords: My father, John W. Snyder served with 84th Construction Engineers, Korea 1950-1952. B. Co. motorpool - mechanic, made sargeant. Unit built bridges on Imjim River.

H&S CO.

Comments: I served with the 84th Engr. I was in H&S Co. S3 surveyers.1953-1955 Love to touch base with anyone who was in H&S co. at that time.

Keywords: 1953-1954 H&S Co.