Looking for people who knew West Point grad Lt. Don Reynolds of the 89th Medium Tank

Comments: Following Korea, Don H. Reynolds taught English at West Point for four years. He then went to Vietnam. He retired with a rank of colonel. I'm very interested in speaking with people who served with Don in Korea and/or Vietnam. Thank you.

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HQ & SVC CO 1952-54 - ARNOLD OPHARDT

Comments: My dad, Arnold Ophardt, was in HQ & SVC company of 89 TK Bn late 1952 to early 1954 (left as corporal).

Born 1931 from small town upstate NY. Trained at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Have a picture of him in full gear on hillside in Korea holding bazooka.

Would love to hear from anyone who either knew him or who was in Korea during same time frame.

email: RochesterDrew1@yahoo.com

Keywords: 89 TK BN HQ & SVC CO Korea 1952-1954

Sgt 1st Class James McElhose has passed away

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Keywords: This is to inform anyone who may have served with Sgt. 1st Class James Franklin McElhose in Korea that he passed away on Monday evening of heart failure. James served with the 25th Infantry, 89th Tank Battalion as the commander of an M42 Tank during the war.

There will be viewings on Sun 9/14/08 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm at McNabb Funeral Home, 301 Frederick Rd. Catonsville, MD 21228 with the funeral to take place Monday 9/15/08 at 10am. The number for McNabb is (410) 747-4770

Company C, 89th Tank Battalion

Comments: I recently visited my Grandfather's grave in San Francisco and read on his Tombstone Earl Odell Salter, 1st Leutenant, "Company C, 89th Tank Battalion/ WW-II and Korea/ Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was from Louisiana and entered the service enlisted and received a field commission later separating as a 1st Lt. He died in August 1965. I know at one time he was in Boise, Idaho and was later a 1st Sergeant for Jimmy Stewart (The Actor) I have pictures with them and the other men who served with them. I would like to find someone who knew or served with Earl Salter. My email address is Richard.W.Salter@usdoj.gov

Keywords: Earl Odell Salter James "Jimmy" Stewart Lousiana

Medical Detachment to the 89th

Comments: I am assisting a friend in an attempt to find "old buddies" who were medics in the Medical Detachment assigned to the 89th Medium Tank Battalion during the period, mid August 1950 to mid October 1951. My friend's name is CARLTON F. BROOKSHIER and sometimes went by the nickname of "Decatur"....like Decatur, Georgia. Carlton is well & healthy and looking for his old buddies.

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89th M Tank Bn

Comments: I am looking for information on my father Elvert C Mathiason nickname maybe Walt. Not sure but maybe was in the A company his tank was hit he had injury to his legs died in 84 when I was nine would like any info at all and if you have pictures it would be nice I only have 3 pics of my father. He would of been 18-20 yrs old this is the only info I have MATHIASON ELVERT C - RA19326399 - 1951/02/04 - CA - Sacramento - EVC - 89th AC M Tank Bn from the US Army Casualty List at http://www.kmike.com/CasualtyList/maru.htm

Any additional information would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.

Keywords: A company, Walt, Mathiason

Clyde A. DuBuc Sr.

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with my father in Korea. He was originally from New Orleans, he enlisted in May 1950, served in Korea, was wounded on 7 February 1950. During peace time he was stationed at Fort Gordon, Ga. and also in Toul, France where he was a cook. He passed away and was buried on Veteran's Day 2000. I have very little info on his 25 years in the Army and I am trying to piece together a small history. Thank you for your time.

Keywords: 89th Tank Battalion, 8 th Army

anyone who remembers SGT HARVEY OLSON

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Keywords: my father, sgt harvey olson, was with the 8th rangers until it was disbanded...then he was assigned to the H&S co, 89th tk bn, 25th ID

Passing of Bill (TURK) Burgess

Comments: It is with great sadness that I report the death of Bill (TURK) Burgess this month Bill was 81 years old at his passing . He was a good friend and a hell of a soldier and mechanic.He will be missed by all who knew hin

Keywords: maintaince section,"D"ompany 89th Medium Tank Battalion Sept 1950 /Oct 1951

Passing of Bill (TURK) Burgess

Comments: It is with great sadness that I report the death of Bill (TURK) Burgess this month Bill was 81 years old at his passing . He was a good friend and a hell of a soldier and mechanic.He will be missed by all who knew hin

Keywords: maintaince section,"D"ompany 89th Medium Tank Battalion Sept 1950 /Oct 1951

Passing of Bill (TURK) Burgess

Comments: It is with great sadness that I report the death of Bill (TURK) Burgess this month Bill was 81 years old at his passing . He was a good friend and a hell of a soldier and mechanic.He will be missed by all who knew hin

Keywords: maintaince section,"D"ompany 89th Medium Tank Battalion Sept 1950 /Oct 1951

reunion

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Harry Rawa/Deceased

Comments: My father passed away in April 2000.

Keywords: Tank NAME: "Daddy's Waggon"

CO D 89 TANK BN.

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Keywords: served 1950 to 1951 ON dolvins deliquent an d hatches patcH fought with the turkish troops and other forien troops in the UN CIRCLE i served as a bow gunner when i left on rotation i did leave many good buddies behind i think of them alot and hope they all made it out allso

1st Lt William Keeler 89th Tk Bn

Comments: I'm looking for any info about 1st Lt William Keeler. He was born in 1913 and from California. In WW2 he was Staff Sergeant and a Tank Commander in the 11th Tk Bn,10th Armored Division. He was a 1st Lieutenant in Korea with the 89th M Tk Bn and wounded on january 4 1951. He passed away in 1977 in CA. Does anyone know the action he was wounded and has a picture with him? Are there any buddies who served with him in Korea? Did he ever mention a tank accident in Luxembourg when a tank felt from a bridge? Please help. Thank You!

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KENNETH RILEY SCHNITZ and his Buddy

Comments: My dad has passed away and his army records burned in the government archives. I have been researching and reading all I can about the Korean War and just wondering if anyone remembers him. thank you.

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Does anyone remember Wayne Miller

Comments: I am the son of Wayne Miller who served with the 89th Tank Battalion in Korea. He lives in Toledo, Ohio now but was from Fremont, Ohio when he joined the army. If anyone remembers him please reply.

Thank You.

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looking for others - Co Co 2nd Platoon

Comments: Looking for Nolan J. Benson, Ivan Page or Clarence Rice

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COMPANY D OF THE 89 MED TANK BN

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Keywords: SERVED WITH TURKISH TROOPS 'SOUTH KOREAN ARMY AND THE AUSTRAILLAINS RE CAPTURED SEOUL TWICE SERVED AT THE IRON TRIANGLE AND MADE IT TO WITH IN 3MILES OF THE YALU RIVER BEFORE THE CHINESE DROVE US BACK

LOOKING FOR 89TH RECON PLT SURVIORS

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my dad Gary Days sr.

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89TH MED. TANK BATTALION 25TH DIV. SGT OLSON IRON TRIANGLE OP. DARWIN

Comments: looking for info for my dad. Sgt. Alfred Beekman. Gunnar.

Keywords: nickname Al, battles: iron triangle, hills: old baldy, friends: bill weitzel and harry rawa. sgt olson. Korea from 1951 march to 1952 october.

Schofield Barracks 1954-1956

Comments: Trying to locate members of our company, Bravo, 89th Tank Battalion, Schofield Barracks.

Keywords: Reg Sobczak, Jim Harris, Rob Thomm

Company D 89 th medium tank bn

Comments: My name is John Meyers I arrived in Pusan aug 2nd 1950 I left in sept 1951 I was a loader for sgt Massey then a gunner for Lt. Hatch Duffeys Tavern [DeHatchs patch]then tank commander as you all know we all did the whole nine yards glad for everyone that made it Your comrad sfc john meyers

Keywords: sgt.james A Agathos-cpl Virgil Boggs--sgt Philip H Cox--sfc John E Dobbins--sgt Walter H Engelberg--sgt John E Kauffman Jr--sgt Veron R Judd--sfc Edwin Massey--m/sgt Gene H Snow--sgt Ralf E Weber sfc Willie Royal I knew these guys My Buddies