Crew of Catalina PBY-1 pilot1st Lt. Augusto Muzio

Comments: Dear listener/reader/person the other end! I came across your website by accident as I was researching my past (that bit which is still legal) for my grandchildren's sake and I ended up down your memory lane! Since my diving days in the British Royal Navy it is rare that I step into the unknown - more so at my age - but do so now - rather gingerly and curiously....I was off/on the above misspelt island Paengnyong-Do - for about 6 months at end of 1952 early '53 . My 'mother ship' H.M.S. Opossum was lazily swanning around acting as bombardment ship, anti-aircraft defence - general maid-of-all work and spent many cold months patrolling and checking out anything 'suspicious' - unexpected/unwanted particularly submarines, mines or downed pilots. Hence the investigation for a rescued Catalina PBY pilot Lt. Muzio and crew. Does any of this reminiscing ring bells of interest? If so do come back with questions - I just love a mystery. Kind regard to all you ex-US servicemen. Peter Shore ex-Clearance Diver, Royal Navy 1948-1958.

Keywords: H.M.S. Opossum Royal Navy frigate

seeking former members 1952-1953

Comments: seeking members 931st eag from 1952-1953

Keywords: ordnance spare parts, russ delaney

looking for mmembers of 931sr who served 08/52 to 07/53

Comments: looking for members of 931st 08/52-07-53

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Looking for any old buddies from the 931st

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Keywords: Yung dung po area, (near Seoul) Don Koonz? or any one in my outfit.. Please email me .Earl Palmer.(cprl)

Looking for member of the 931st who served in Korea 1952-1953

Comments: I am looking for members of this group that may have severed with my Dad for 1952 to 1953 in Korea.

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931 ENGINEER AV. GP. KOREA

Comments: I was the lone radio repairman at the 931st. from Oct. 1954 until the sent the 931st. back to the US. I was then sent up to the 839 at K-16.

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Looking for fellow vets

Comments: I am doing some research for my father who was @ the K-14 Kimpo AFB from 1953 - Jan to Nov where he served as a motor sergeant who worked on army vehciles. His residence was @ the K-16 AFB. Any Korean War Veteran who was in the 931st ENG during that time period, please reply to this email: pspeece@mvnu.edu

Thank you kindly for your time :)

Keywords: K-14 Kimpo AFB 1953 - 931st ENG, Motor Sergeant

All SCARWAF Reunion Update

Comments: As Of Today, 1-13-04, The All SCARWAF Reunion Scheduled To Be Held At Texas Station In Las Vegas, October 3rd Thru 7th 2004 Is Very Close To Being Sold Out. Any SCARWAF Veteran Who Wishes To Attend Should Contact Russ Delaney ASAP At (russethel@cox.net)

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2004 All SCARWAF Reunion

Comments: Any former SCARWAF Member, who has a desire in attending the 2004 All SCARWAF Reunion being held in Las Vegas, NV, should contact Russ Delaney at (russethel@cox.net)as soon as possible, Early Registrations indicate a record number of attendees, and of this date, 11-24-03, there are less than 20 rooms remaining available.

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Looking for info

Comments: Looking for info or any one who knew my dad Leonard Martin

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931st EAB BN

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who might have served with my Dad, William "Bill" McBride. He enlisted August 1948, did basic training at Ft. Benning, GA, was discharged May 1952. He was stationed in Okinawa and Korea. I know he did heavy equipment maintenance and repair in Korea.

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931 Engineer Aviation Bn

Comments: Thanks to the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, I discovered this website through AOL today. I've had the opportunity, both in the early 80's and again over the last few years, to make several business trips to South Korea, in one year (2001) spending some 10 trips and 70 days in Korea. It is an amazing country, hardly recognizable from the dirt roads and rice paddies of '52 and '53. When I pass the airfield in Suwon, I can't help remembering constructing the runway at K-13 and the hot summer days and the freezing cold winters, and the F-86's and F-80's taking off and returning from their sorties up north. If there is anyone out there who remembers me, please contact me.

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931st Engineer Group

Comments: I joined the 931st Engineer Group (Air Force Support) at Fort Sam Houston, Texas in 1961. Later the designation Air Force Support was dropped and the unit had a training mission under Fourth Army. I was Company Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, in 1962 when the unit was deactivated. From a TO&E of over 100 men, the unit shank to two men, my supply sergeant and me. After the last of the unit equipment was turned in, and the unit banners and awards (mostly from the Korean War) were boxed and shipped to an Army warehouse, my supply sergeant received orders. I was the last member of the unit. After clearing the final paperwork to deactivate the unit, I transferred to Headquarters, Fourth Army.

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Looking for Joe G....

Comments: My name is Thomas Hong who was a Korean orphan, cleaning cook's Quonset hut as a houseboy in the 608th ACWS 502nd TC, at the Paengyong-Do and also kitchen helper in the mess hall from 1953 to 1956.

I was 12 years old in 1953 and all member of the cooks and mess hall staffs were very kind and treated me very well. They call me "Mickey" and I was a little cute boy in the compound.

I came from North Korea in 1951 through the islands, Suk-Do, Cho-Do and Paengyong-Do. During the war, I have lost my parent, brothers and sisters. I was a dirty and hugry little orphan wondering around for foods. I found a job as a shoeshine boy first for cooks' unit of squadron.

These cooks saved my life and made me what I am now. Especially on cook, who is an Italian decedent, called Joe G... treated me very well as his little brother. I cannot remember his last name but he said to me he was a boxer and have a little sister in Buffalo area or North-Eastern States. He was about 22 to 25 years old.

I left the island in 1956 for Seoul and studied myself through the university and graduated as an engineer. I have worked at U.S. Embassy in Seoul and also served 8th U.S. Army Headquarters as a KATUSA (Korean Army to U.S. ARMY) for 3 years.

Currently I am living in Toronto, Canada as a Canadian citizen since 1975. Every time the Christmas is coming near, the memories of boyhood of Paengyong-Do is always in my mind and wishing to find and meet the old friends. I guss they are old now since I am 61 years old now.

I hope one day I will some of them and share the memories and have chance to thank them sincerely.

If any body still remember me as "Mickey" the houseboy for cooks unit, I would like to hearing from you. You could contact me by e-mail or phone at 416-693-5538.

Look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Thomas Hong "Mickey"

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931 EAG, SCARWAF, JUN 1952 - JUN 1953

Comments: I was originnally assigned as company clerk, but later became the mail clerk. Captain Senders was CO and later promoted. I well remember having guard duty every third night. Food wasn't too bad though. I remember Kenny Swanson was the baker (in civilian life too) and he could really do a fine job with yeast rolls. Peace talks were in process during my later tour, and I saw some of the first American prisoners come into K-16. Very few were able to walk.

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931 st Crest

Comments: I am still looking for a crest of the 931st AEG for a Vet

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SCARWAF Reunions for 2003

Comments: I have learned that SCARWAF units will be having a reunion in St Louis MO in 2003.

I am a former member of the 931st EAG (1950-1951) and would like to attend.

Is there anyone, who is currently a SCARWAF member that will send me information.

Thank you in advance.

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Crest

Comments: A vet of this unit has asked me where I can obtain a unit crest for him---Anyone know--If so let know by email or reg mail

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Crest

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931st EAG Hq,Hq & Service Co.

Comments: Arrived in Yokohama,Japan In March 1952 aboard the Gen JC Breckinridge, Boarded a train to Iwokuni Air Base, then was airlifted aboard a C-46 to K-13 Suwon,Korea, my new home with the 931st. Assigned as a heavy equipment mechanic in the motor pool, which at that time was under the direction of Motor Sgt.Carney. Within a short time the 931st was assigned new orders and moved to Yong Dung Po which was closer to K-14 & K-16. After the move, Sgt.Carney was rotated and John Tuley was promoted to Motor Sgt. Due to his time for rotation coming up within a short time, I then was made Motor Sgt. which position I held until my rotation in March 1953.

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HQ&HQ CO, 931ST EAG OCT 1951 - SEP 1952

Comments: I am interested in finding any buddy from 931st or 930th EAG's. Especially those guys I served with in the 6230th Rec Ctr in Ft Ord before we were leveed to Korea.

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information about a friend

Comments: Fredrick Herold, Air Force, radar technician Paengnyong Do Island, unit 608th ?

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931 EAG

Comments: Assigned to 931st EAG 22 November 1952 through 17 September 1953. Traveled extensively back and forth across Korea evaluating the airstrips from the 37th Parellel north to the MLR. Surveys in Yongsan Area of Seoul for proposed Joint 5th Air Force and 8th Army Headquarters. Surveys and planning to relocate radar and communication facilities from Cho Do (K-54) island to Paengnyong Do (K-53) island as part of the PROPOSED "cease fire" terms. Surveys and planning to construct an airstrip in no-mans land/DMZ at Panmunjom.

Keywords: Seoul, Korea - K-14, K-16, K-13, K-18, K-49, K-50, K-51, K-52, K-53, K-54, Panmunjom

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