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Entry: 80469
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
DOUG PETTY wrote on September 24, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: anyone that might know my uncle, would like to get
more info and pics.


Keywords: Tank Driver

 
Entry: 79941
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
COL. JOHN F. HOOKS DECEASED
GRANT SHIELDS wrote on August 11, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Col. Hooks passed away January 17, 2011 at the age of 94. He was wounded in the defense of the Pusan Perimeter on August 21, 1950 when assigned as 1st Lieutenant in Company B, 89th Tank Battalion. He was my grandfather and I would love to hear about his life as a soldier.

Keywords: Pusan Perimeter August 21, 1950 1st Lieutenant in Company B, 89th Tank Battalion 

 
Entry: 79716
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
THE PASSING OF HAROLD ARNOLD.
EUGENE SOLOMON wrote on July 23, 2011


CITY AND STATE: NASHUA NH

UNIT: C-CO 89TH MTB

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: To all concerned,
Pleased be advised that Harold Arnold passed away on June 6th 2011.
Harold was a member of C- Co.89th MTB. Arrived in Korea Aug.3, 1950.Left Korea Oct. 21, 1951.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Gene Solomon


Keywords:  

 
Entry: 79661
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
SETH
REBECCA MILLER BAUM wrote on July 17, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known Seth "Sam" Miller prior to
March 1951.


Keywords: Uijongbu, Operation Ripper, 25th Division, 89th Medium Tank
Batallion 


 
Entry: 79620
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
DID YOU KNOW SETH
REBECCA MILLER BAUM wrote on July 13, 2011


CITY AND STATE: APALACHIN NY

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Trying to find out about my Uncle Seth. Did you know him?

Keywords: Seth was killed in the closing phase of Operation Ripper. He was
killed near Uijonbu. 


 
Entry: 79619
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
DID YOU KNOW SETH
REBECCA MILLER BAUM wrote on July 13, 2011


CITY AND STATE: APALACHIN NY

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Trying to find out about my Uncle Seth. Did you know him?

Keywords: Seth was killed in the closing phase of Operation Ripper. He was
killed near Uijonbu. 


 
Entry: 78801
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
COMPANY B, 1953-54
MARJORIE BANKES MCKENSIE wrote on May 1, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am the daughter of William "Bruno" Bankes, who served in Korea
from July 1953-October 1954.  He was in Company B, 89th Tank
Battalion, and trained at Fort Dix with Company C, 86th Heavy Tank
Battalion, 3rd Armored Division, 1st Platoon. Please contact me if
you remember him or you were there at that time. Thank you.


Keywords: Company B 

 
Entry: 78568
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
SGT JOE SLOAN'S DAUGHTER - I HAVE SOME PICTURE'S
SANDY KEEGAN wrote on April 11, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 89TH TANK - KOREA

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments:

Keywords: Hi, I have some pictures and wondered if anyone from the 89th is around the Delaware PA area

I am the daughter of Sgt Joe Sloan


 
Entry: 76751
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
LOOKING FOR MARVIN GIBSON
TERRY WRIGHT SR. wrote on November 13, 2010


CITY AND STATE: YUMA AZ

UNIT: 89TH MED TNK BTLN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I recieved an email from Marvin Gibson about 5 years after leaving a message on this site. I have not heard from him since . I have attempted numerous times to contact him however no response. I hope all is well with him and his father. If any one can help please contact me.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 75918
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
LOOKING FOR 89TH TANK BATTALION PINS OR MEDALS
BONNIE NICHELSON wrote on August 25, 2010


CITY AND STATE: NORMALVILLE PA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: I am looking for pins/medals for my father, William R Hoke, for the 89th tank division. He served in Korea from April 1953 to October 1954. We've replaced the Korean War medals, but I'm looking for pins depicting the 89th tank battalion. I have been unable to find these so far. Can anyone help? I would love to replace these for him. Thank you.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 75618
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
SUGAMO PRISON 47-49--/ 89TH TK BN, 25TH ID
LEO H. LALONE SR. wrote on July 27, 2010


CITY AND STATE: SARASOTA FL

UNIT: SUGAMO PRISON OR 89TH TK BN, 25TH ID

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: MOUSE

 
Entry: 74833
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH CHARLES(PETE) DAVIS FROM OHIO
CHRIS DAVS wrote on May 27, 2010


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: i am his grandson and just looking for any info on him

Keywords:

 
Entry: 72387
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO KNEW WEST POINT GRAD LT. DON REYNOLDS OF THE 89TH MEDIUM TANK
HOWARD PANKRATZ wrote on November 17, 2009


CITY AND STATE: LAKEWOOD CO

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN

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.


Keywords:

 
Entry: 67892
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
HQ AND SVC CO 1952-54 - ARNOLD OPHARDT
ANDREW OPHARDT wrote on November 15, 2008


CITY AND STATE: HILTON NY

UNIT: HQ - SVC CO 89 TK BN 1952-54

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My dad, Arnold Ophardt, was in HQ and 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 and SVC CO
Korea
1952-1954


 
Entry: 67156
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
SGT 1ST CLASS JAMES MCELHOSE HAS PASSED AWAY
CHARLES MCELHOSE JR. wrote on September 10, 2008


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 25TH ID 89TH TANK BATTALION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments:

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


 
Entry: 66556
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
COMPANY C, 89TH TANK BATTALION
RICHARD SALTER wrote on July 18, 2008


CITY AND STATE: VA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

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


 
Entry: 66551
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
MEDICAL DETACHMENT TO THE 89TH
JAMES GRAY wrote on July 18, 2008


CITY AND STATE: AURORA CO

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN

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 and healthy and looking for his old buddies.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 66341
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
89TH M TANK BN
KATHERINE KENT wrote on July 3, 2008


CITY AND STATE: RENO NV

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

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

 
Entry: 65693
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
CLYDE A. DUBUC SR.
CLYDE DUBUC JR. wrote on May 21, 2008


CITY AND STATE: HARVEY LA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

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

 
Entry: 65319
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS SGT HARVEY OLSON
TERRY OLSON wrote on April 20, 2008


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments:

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


 
Entry: 64370
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
PASSING OF BILL (TURK) BURGESS
JOHN MORRILL wrote on February 19, 2008


CITY AND STATE: PORTLAND ME

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

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

 
Entry: 64369
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
PASSING OF BILL (TURK) BURGESS
JOHN MORRILL wrote on February 19, 2008


CITY AND STATE: PORTLAND ME

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

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

 
Entry: 64368
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
PASSING OF BILL (TURK) BURGESS
JOHN MORRILL wrote on February 19, 2008


CITY AND STATE: PORTLAND ME

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

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

 
Entry: 64161
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
REUNION
ALFRED KELLER SR. wrote on February 4, 2008


CITY AND STATE: METAIRIE LA

UNIT: 89TH MEDIUM TANK BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 63515
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
HARRY RAWA/DECEASED
ERIC RAWA wrote on December 23, 2007


CITY AND STATE: TORRANCE CA

UNIT: 89TH MEDIUM TANK BATTALION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father passed away in April 2000.

Keywords: Tank NAME: "Daddy's Waggon"

 
Entry: 62811
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
CO D 89 TANK BN.
RALPH WEBER wrote on November 1, 2007


CITY AND STATE: WHITE BEAR LAKE MN

UNIT: CO D 89 TANK BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments:

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

 
Entry: 61826
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
1ST LT WILLIAM KEELER 89TH TK BN
CHRISTIAN PETTINGER wrote on July 31, 2007


CITY AND STATE: FENTANGE

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON

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!


Keywords:

 
Entry: 61713
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
KENNETH RILEY SCHNITZ AND HIS BUDDY
TINA VON TROTHA wrote on July 23, 2007


CITY AND STATE: WESTMINSTER CA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

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.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 61558
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER WAYNE MILLER
JOSEPH SCHULTE wrote on July 8, 2007


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

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.


Keywords:

 
Entry: 61295
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
LOOKING FOR OTHERS - CO CO 2ND PLATOON
HAROLD WILCOX wrote on June 12, 2007


CITY AND STATE: DAMASCUS PA

UNIT: 89 MED TANK BATTALION 25 INFINTRY C COMPANY 2ND PL

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

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

Keywords: tank batallion c company 2nd platoon

 
Entry: 61162
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
COMPANY D OF THE 89 MED TANK BN
RALPH WEBER SR. wrote on May 30, 2007


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: CO, D 89TH MED TANK BN,

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments:

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

 
Entry: 60825
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
LOOKING FOR 89TH RECON PLT SURVIORS
LEO H. LALONE SR. wrote on April 28, 2007


CITY AND STATE: SARASOTA FL

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 60817
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
MY DAD GARY DAYS SR.
GARY DAYS JR. wrote on April 27, 2007


CITY AND STATE: COLUMBUS OH

UNIT: 89 MEDUIM TANK BATT

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 60383
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
89TH MED. TANK BATTALION 25TH DIV. SGT OLSON IRON TRIANGLE OP. DARWIN
LAURA ROZMUS wrote on March 18, 2007


CITY AND STATE: WIXOM MI

UNIT: 89TH TANK BATTALION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

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.

 
Entry: 59658
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS 1954-1956
RONALD SHAPIRO wrote on January 19, 2007


CITY AND STATE: OVERLAND PARK KS

UNIT: CO. B, 89TH TANK BTLN, 25TH INFTY DIV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

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

Keywords: Reg Sobczak, Jim Harris, Rob Thomm

 
Entry: 59336
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
COMPANY D 89 TH MEDIUM TANK BN
JOHN MEYERS SR. wrote on October 23, 2006


CITY AND STATE: LOUISVILLE KY

UNIT: D COMPANY 89 TH MEDIUM TK BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

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

 
Entry: 57150
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW SGT. ROBERT E. GUTSHALL.
DASHELL FITTRY wrote on May 14, 2006


CITY AND STATE: CARLISLE PA

UNIT: 89TH MEDIUM TANK BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Hello I'm Dashell Fittry. My grandfather was Sgt. Robert E. Gutshall, he was in the 89th medium tank Bn, and was in C company. I don't much about his war experiences because he died 10 years ago and I was too young to ask. I'm looking for anyone who may have known my grandfather. I would like to find out more about him, because my grandmother only knows so much. He was also in WWII. Please e-mail me with anything you may know about him.
Thanks,
Dashell Fittry


Keywords:

 
Entry: 56113
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
LOOKING FOR COPY OF
VANCE DERINGTON wrote on March 5, 2006


CITY AND STATE: NEVADA TX

UNIT: HQ

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Looking at the names and dates and only recognize "W-P" Bundy !!! Are there any more out there from "A" Co.??? Living In Dallas area, (Collin Co.) and E mail is yancyed@msn.com , Really want a copy of unit history , Heard of "THRUST" , Will buy or borrow ,read and return !!!

Keywords: Yancy-July 50-Thru Oct 51

 
Entry: 56057
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
B-COMPANY
JAMES C. HOUSE wrote on March 1, 2006


CITY AND STATE: TUSCALOOSA AL

UNIT: B-COMPANY 89TH MEDIUM TANK BATTALION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Would love to hear from my buddies, to get their information so we could correspond.

Keywords: Friends - Charles Shurgart
Charles Lebare


 
Entry: 53783
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
89TH RECON PLT
LEO H. LALONE SR. wrote on October 28, 2005


CITY AND STATE: SARASOTA FL

UNIT: 89TH TK BN 89TH TANK BATTALION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: COME BACK TO ME RECON PEOPLE, HOPE THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE ON TH E GREEN SIDE OF THE GRASS. Leo

Keywords:

 
Entry: 51844
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
B CO 89TH 8068
TERRY WRIGHT wrote on July 4, 2005


CITY AND STATE: YUMA AZ

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I'm looking for any one who knew my dad. I dont know much about the military. all I know is that he was in korea some time in 50 and 51 with the 89th tkbn co b
25th. his name was Trevor Wright. Also I know he recieved a field comission, possibly to 2nd lt.
something about going into the middle of battle and
repairing a tank .
I would like to know more about him and what he did in korea. He died in a motorcycle accident in 58
when i was 9 mo old. I was told he didnt want to talk about korea. If some one can tell me please Email me At tfwright04 @ yahoo.com Terry Wright.


Keywords:

 
Entry: 51660
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY DAD 2ND LT JASPER W. LEE
JASPER LEE JR. wrote on June 23, 2005


CITY AND STATE: JACKSONVILLE FL

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am Jasper W. Le Jr. My father was killed in Korea in May 1951. I was born in Feb. 1951. I would like to hear from anyone who may have known him.

Keywords: 89th Medium Tank Co D







 
Entry: 49405
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
89TH TANK BATT JERRY C HOLBROOK ELTON E HOLBROOK
JERRY HOLBROOK JR. wrote on March 7, 2005


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Hello im Jerry Holbrook son of elton e Holbrook
who was transfered from the 1st cav div to the 89th durring 1950 to 51 under his brothers request
my father told me while he was in the 1st cav he was mia for 2 weeks durring that time he was a P.O.W but escaped he also said that his brother jerry c holbrook that was with the 89th tank batt went searching for him ounce he heard that his brother my father was MIA week later found him walking down a road. my uncle jerry c holbrook was a tank commander my father after that ordeal was a sighned to the 89th tank batt elton e was a driver. also the day my father was asighned to the 89th his brother jerry c holbrook was wounded if anyone knows these to Great men please email me at hulknboy409@aol.com jerry c holbrook died in 1975 elton e holbrook is still a live and well


Keywords:

 
Entry: 46858
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
HAROLD FRENCH...89TH TANK DIV... D CO
GREGG FRENCH wrote on November 14, 2004


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am the son of Stf Sgt Harold French who served in the Korean War from Nov 1950 to Sept 1951. He served as a gunner in the 89th Tank Bat, 25th Infantry Div, D Company. He is still alive and doing well and would like to talk with old brothers in arms. He is interested in any reunions etc. He only recently began telling much of his time in the war and only when prodded... I myself would like to know more. Anyone with info on battles his unit fought in during his period of time or remembers him personally please contact me through my e-mail address. Below in keywords section are names he has mentioned.
Thank you to all the Vets and God Bless America.


Keywords: platoon sgt Merrill...stf sgt Padilla...cpl Trant...cpl Foley (from Boston)...D company-Double Whammie...reunion info...

 
Entry: 46608
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
SGT MAC C CO. 1ST PLTN 89TH BATTALION
TOM MCCONOLOGUE wrote on November 2, 2004


CITY AND STATE: WILMINGTON MA

UNIT: 1ST PLTN C CO. 89TH BATTALION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Trying to help my father located anyone who may have served with him in Korea during 51-52. He was with 8th army 25th div. 89th (tank)battalion C co. 1st platoon. His name is Tom McConologue when he left Korea he was a Sgt and was called Sgt Mac.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 40169
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
D CO 89TH-GUNNER DARE DEVIL EXPRESS
ROBERT G. VALLEJO SR. wrote on January 22, 2004


CITY AND STATE: SELIGMAN AZ

UNIT: D CO 89TH MED TANK BN.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I have been trying from date of discharge trying to provr I was in korea VA tells me I was'nt there St. Louis has no info either. My service No. was RA 17 238 560. SO TO ALL OF THE SURVIVORS OF D CO 89th, I REMBER ONE ENGAGEMENT (FIRE FIGHT) WE HAD ON OR ABOUT 25-30 OCTOBER 1950 WHEN ATTACHED TO AUSTRALIAN Bn, SGT SNOW'S TANK WAS HIT ON THE LOADER'S SIDE RIGHT THROUGH THE STAR. I WAS GUNNER ON DARE DEVIL EXPRESS AT THAT TIME AND A LT NORDSTRUM? HAD ORDERED THE DRIVER AND MY SELF TO RECOVER TANK COMMANDER SNOW'S TANK. IN THAT PROCESS I WAS HIT WITH AN APPARENT PEICE OF FRAG ON MY RIGHT INDEX, MIDDLE AND RING FINGER. I DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY TILL THE NEXT DAY. LOVE YOU ALL and HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON AN OLD TANKER

Keywords: I had nick name of chief Cerokee

 
Entry: 38965
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
HISTORY 89TH TANK BN
LEO H. LALONE SR. wrote on December 5, 2003


CITY AND STATE: SARASOTA FL

UNIT: HQS CO (RECON PLT)

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 38812
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
WHO WAS WITH SGT MILLER 89TH ATTC TO 25 TH DIV ON 11/24/50
PEGGIE LAUBER MILLER wrote on November 29, 2003


CITY AND STATE: LANCASTER PA

UNIT: N/A

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My brother was MIA after Chinese over ran 1st Cav. 2nd Btn, Co. G Weapons Plt. 11/1/50.
After 24 days with small group crossed a river and was challenged by an outpost check point at 20:30hrs on 11/24/1950.(Day after Thanksgiving!) Greeted by Sgt. Miller and two of his buddies from 89th Tank Btn attached to 25th Div.
Would like to find out more about Sgt. Miller and other two.
Brother ret. LCL 1970. Deceased 1992.
I just returned from a battlefield tour in Korea.
Thank you all who served there. The people are grateful and told us so!

Any info would be appreciated.


Keywords: 1st Cavalry, 2nd Btn, Co G Weapons Plt. over run by Chinese at Unsan (11/1/1950

 
Entry: 38516
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
AYONE WHO KNEWRAYMOND K. PARKER
TAMARA PARKER ANTHONY wrote on November 20, 2003


CITY AND STATE: SHREWSBURY MA

UNIT: 89TH TANK

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My dad was in the 89th Tank Div. from Worcester Ma. was a Korean War Vet-Army. Want to hear from anyone who served with him in Korea. He has been gone for 38 years. Like to hear fom anyone who knew him.

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Entry: 37444
89TH MEDIUM TANK BN (8072)
LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES.
EUGENE (GENE) SOLOMON wrote on October 8, 2003


CITY AND STATE: NASHUA NH

UNIT: C-CO. 89TH TK BN.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments:
I was in Korea from Aug,3 1950 thru Oct.22 1951


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