Capt. Warner H. Harms Identified and Returned Home

Comments: For anyone who may have known my mother's husband, First Lieutenant Warner H. Harms, I'd like to share that he's finally at rest in California. After he was declared KIA he was promoted to the grade of Captain. In 1999 his remains were found near the Ch'onch'ong River. The U.S. Army did an impressive job excavating, identifying and finally burying Warner with full military honors. The family was furnished with a detailed report complete with photos of each step of the investigation.

My mother, newly-wed to Warner at the time he went MIA, worked her entire life to support efforts to find and return him and other servicemen lost in Korea. By the time it finally happened for Warner, she was suffering the effects of dementia so I'm not sure she absorbed the amazing fact that he was finally laid to rest at home. Still, it's a comfort to know that this can happen, even after fifty years.

If any of you knew Warner I would love to hear stories of your time with him.

Keywords: Warner Herman Harms

Anyone Remember Richard Frescatore

Comments: I would like to find any and all information anyone has on my father and his service in Korea.

Keywords: "L" CO 9th Infantry Regiment, Captain Bishop, Lt Moriarty

james brant

Comments: My name is amanda brant and i am looking for any information at all to do with my uncle james brant he was killed in the korean war. I am looking for people wh knew him, or anything about him.

Keywords: JAmes brant,killed in 1950 in south korea.

Hill 867 and 1024

Comments: My Dad fought in these battles and on hills 867 and 1024, I am wondering if there is anyone that fought in the same battles or remember serving with my dad. He doesn't talk much about the war but I am interested to find out what he went through. His name is THomas Kronschnabel from MN.

Keywords: Battles Baldy Sniper Ridge, Heartbreak Ridge.

Information needed on 9th Regiment; PFC Richard Clark

Comments: Hello,

I'm a collector and US Army veteran (Vietnam) and am seeking information about a helmet. It's a standard WWII M1 Helmet, except that it has a Korean War modification to adapt it to paratrooper use. The name inside is PFC Richard Clark, whose name shows up as being a member of 1st Platoon, Company G, 9th Inf. It has a unit insignia painted on the sides in white paint, with which I'm unfamiliar.

I'm asking for the following information: 1. Were any elements of the 9th Airborne? 2. Did any 9th unit insignias look like a martini glass with a crescent-moon base? 3. Does anyone know contact information for PFC Clark (I have his serial number and it begins with "RA-13-######)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Harvey

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Reunion

Comments: IM Chester White, my rank at that time was STM2/C I was 14 years old.i served on that ship 10 months before they discharged me.after finding out my real age.so if anyone remembers me please let me know.i remember one mans name, Harry Sullivan. so if u remember me,E-MAIL ME Chuca4@webtv.net thanks.

Keywords: STM2/C I WAS A Stewardsmate on the USS Paricutin-AE-18 IN THE YEAR OF 1946 i was aboard the USS.Paricutin-AE-18.

Reunion

Comments: my name is Sgt Chester White,i came to the 2nd,Div on nov,1950 thru inchon.placed in Fox company of the 2nd Batt, 9th Reg, later transfered to King Co, 3rd Batt, of the 9th ,Reg. rotated from King Co in August 1951.im trying to see if there is anyone that remember`s me.it would be good to hear from someone who survived the conflict of that time an from that unit king Co. if so get in touch with me. thanks

Keywords: 9TH INFANTRY Reg,3RD Batt, King Co.

Where are you now?

Comments: I would love to hear from any of the guys who served with me in the Korean War from Jan 1951 to Jan 1952. I do remember the following fellows but would love to hear from anybody who served with me.

Benjamin CHILDRESS/CHILDREE -- Lived near Atlanta, GA Robert MYERS/MEYERS -- Waterbury, CN William COOPER -- Fairfield, IL

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Take Care and God Bless.

Harold L. Barber 225 S. Main Street Dupo, IL 62239

(rcbarber@htc.net)

Keywords: Bloody Ridge Heartbreak Ridge

Bert O'Donnell

Comments: I just wanted to write an update about my Grandfather. He passed away on Feb. 22, 2006. He fought a long battle against cancer and it finally took him this past month. I would still love to hear from anyone that new him during his time in Korea or after. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Keywords: Captured by the Chinese and spent most of his time in prison camp 5

9thRegiment C-Company 2nd Division May 1953-May 1954

Comments: My dad is trying hard to make contact with buddies he served with in c-company the last few weeks of the war. It would mean alot to dad and myself if anyone would have any information on these fellas. Send to: Ron Zerrusen 18402 N 1500th St Effingham Ill. 62401

E-mail:rzerrusen@akrabuilders.com

Keywords: Big Z July 18th-27th 1953

Srgt. Bert O'Donnell

Comments: I was looking to see if anyone served with or knew my grandfather Bert O'Donnell while serving in Korea. He went to Korea around Feb. 1952 and was in the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division, 3rd Batallion, 2nd Platoon, K Company. He was captured around March of 1953. Only a few guys from his company were taken with him. He was held in prison camp #5 though he did get moved to a few others. He was released with the last batch of soldiers 3 months after the war ended. He is still alive though his health is not great and he would just like to know if there is anyone out there that he knew back when. He was originally from Connecticut though he now lives in California. He is especially hoping to find an old buddy named Ed Deveccio (sketchy on the spelling of the last name). If anyone knew him we would live to here from you. My e-mail is included and I will give him the messages. Thank you

Keywords: K Company 1952 - 1953

ROBERT V STEARE 1945 NAZI FLAG SIGNED

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Keywords: 9th Infantry 2nd division company c

Sgt. Eugene Hermanski-Army Medic

Comments: I received my fathers Silver Star description(or General Order 713?). On the same micro-fiche document, dated 11-13-51, was a description of the award for Sgt. Eugene Hermanski as well. If you are a family memeber I will be happy to send it to you. My e-mail is attached.

Keywords: Mr. Hermanski was 2ID, 9th Infantry Regiment, Medical Company-K.

9th Regiment 2nd Division C Company May 1953-May 1954

Comments: Would like to make contact with anyone in c-company who was there the last few weeks of the war Please send information to e-mail above

Keywords: Big Z / July 18th -27th 1953

Gerald L. Perry

Comments: Gerald Laverne (Rubber) Perry was my uncle. He was killed in action at Heartbreak Ridge on September 20, 1951.

He was from Manila, Arkansas. He is buried in Manila Cemetery.

I would appreciate hearing from someone who knew him.

Thank you, Len Ware 2400 Oakbrook Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-935-9219

Keywords: Gerald L. Perry Killed in Action at Heartbreak Ridge

Looking for a picture I believe from france out of stars and stripes around 1952-1953 Amphibious com

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Keywords: I am looking for anyone who served in the military with my soon to be father-in-law. He is looking for some of his army buddies that served with him. This is going to be a surprise for him. I also am looking for a picture that was in Stars & Stripes from France in 1952 or 1953. He was part of the Amphibious trucking company. I remember him mentioning a man by the last name Jerivicious?????? Any information or questions that I can try to get more info I would greatly appreciate it. His names is Arthur Kemerer Sr. or Jeff Kemerer Sr. or Art I am not sure what everyone called him.

High School Diplomas

Comments: I would like to say what a great site. I want to pass this information along. There is a program that is being run through the DOD. Its for the Veterans of Korea. As long as you have the dd214, thats the discharge papers. There is a high school diploma available through your local board of education in conjunction with the DOD. I know its not much, but it meant alot to my dad. My dad won his sargents stripes running a mortar squad for the 9th infantry. He wasn't even a citzen at the time. He was an Irish citzen when he was drafted.

John Riordan

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75mm ; 3rd Reg; 9th Inf. Reg; 2nd Inf. Div

Comments: Researching for my vet father; David Oertly; July 1952 - April 1953; 75mm recoiless rifle; started on 281 Arrowhead, others later. Remembers Jerry Maloney (TX), Bob Holland, Don Newcomer, Al, Sgt. Callas, Lt. Hill, Lee Abatta, Bonifassio Alvarez, Ernie. Dave wears glasses, was leading the 75mm group. Members of D Company. If you know him, please email me! He's still alive and kicking and has done fair amount research of his time there -- maps, yearbooks, etc.

Keywords: Oertly; July 1952 - April 1953; 75mm recoiless rifle; 281 Arrowhead, others later. Maloney (TX), Holland, Don Newcomer, Al, Sgt. Callas, Lt. Hill, Lee Abatta, Bonifassio Alvarez, Ernie. D Company.

looking for donald royce johnson

Comments: donald royce johnson was in the 9inf rgt 2 inf div.. if anyone out there new my uncle , will you email and let me know some things about him. unfortunatley i never got to meet him.

thanks.

sandy

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Looking for Korean War Buddies 1952-53

Comments: Born Aurora, IL 1932.East Aurora High School. Basic training Fort Riley, Kansas. Shipped to Fort Lewis, WA.Shipped to Yokohama, Japan. Sent to island of Eta Jima for radio school. Shipped to Pusan. Shipped to front, GOD knows where as rifleman, then was assistant radio man Manchu Medics. Returned to USA in July 1953. Seeking buddies. Thank you.

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Just Looking for buddies Svc Co

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Keywords: 9th Regt. SVC Company 2nd Division 1950 - 51

Mortar Platoon,

Comments: I arrived at Pusan in late July 1950, on what I understood was the first boatload of troops to reach there from Stateside, Fort Lewis, Washington, aboard a tub named the SULTAN. March 1951, I was among one of the first groups of whites to integrate the 3rd Battalion of the 9th, which until then had had all black enlisted men and just a few black officers. I served in the Mortar Platoon of "M" Company until June. Our company commander was Cpt. BLACKSTOCK, an older, gray-headed WW II retread, and our platoon leader was 1st Lt. John M. BEEBE, both whites. Among the brothers in the platoon that I especially remember was Cpl. Joe SPEED, who I think was from Cleveland, Ohio. A good boxer back at Fort Lewis, Joe was one of the best men I ever met. He had an infectious smile, a pleasant laidback manner, and fine sense of humor, all of which made the hard days of climbing near vertical mountains with 45 to 50 pounds of 81 mm mortar, pass faster. Other brothers were an older man, a Pfc STEWART, who had the flattest feet I ever saw; Sfc LOVELADY, NCOIC of FDC; and Pvt. Melvin HAMILTON. The whites were Cpl. Robert WEED, Pfc Leon E. GURLEY, and Pfc Richard "Dickie" TENANT. I would love to hear from any of these guys, or any one who knew (or knows) them.

Keywords: Troopship: The SULTAN.

Places: PUSAN, FORT LEWIS

Units: MORTAR PLATOON, "M" COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 9TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION

PEOPLE: CPL JOE SPEED, CPT BLACKSTOCK, 1ST LT. JOHN M. BEEBE, PFC STEWART, SFC LOVELADY, PVT MELVIN HAMILTON, CPL ROBERT WEED, PFC LEON E. GURLEY, and RICHARD TENANT.

Anyone know of a blue book??

Comments: My father Russell (Mickey) Park served in Korea. He has recently been sharing some of his experiences with his children and grandchildren. He has mentioned on several occassions that he had received a "blue book" which gave information on his unit etc. He had left the book with his mother and it was never returned to him when she passed - no one knows what happened to it.

I would very much like to locate a copy of this "blue book" for him.

Has anyone ever heard of such a book and if so know how I would get one for him?

. I know it would mean a great deal to him to have this. I have done extensive internet searches but have come up empty handed. Thank you for your time and assistance

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My Uncle, John Oniszczak KIA 10/26/52

Comments: I never knew my uncle. My only rememberance is of him lieing in his coffin when i was 5 years old.

I know that I would have loved him!

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Both 9IR and then 32IR Tank Co

Comments: I served with 2nd Inf Div. 9th Inf. Regt,and 7th Inf. Div 32nd Inf Regt in Tank Companies 53 to 55

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Looking for PFC Thomas N. Vernon Co C 9th RCT

Comments: I am a researcher at the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command at Hickam AFB. I am analyzing unresolved cases from the Korean War. One case I am analyzing states that an unmailed postcard from PFC Thomas N. Vernon Co C, 9th RCT, addressed to someone in Tacoma, WA was found with the remains. I am requesting that PFC Vernon please contact me to discuss further. Thank you to all our troops. "Until they are home".

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Looking for info on my father, Sgt. Eulon Lionel Robertson

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with or knew my father. He served in Company C, Ist BN 9th Infantry, 2nd Division from around February 1967 through March 1968. He then served the remainder of his time in service at Ft. Hood. I rescently came across letters he had written to my mother during his time in Korea and am interested in learning more about his military service. He passed away in March of 1978. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

Keywords: 1967,1968, Company C

Pfc. Watson

Comments: Does anyone remember Pfc.Willard K. Watson (KENNETH)? I am his nephew looking for information and pictures of him. He was KIA in North Korea on 13Nov.52 I dont know what company or platoon he was with.

Keywords: 9inf/2id

M/Sgt. Lew Jenkins Lightweight Boxing Champion of the World 1940

Comments: I am looking for information as to what unit M/Sgt. Jenkins was with when he received the Silver Star. Lew Jenkins knocked out Lou Ambers May 10, 1940 in the third round to win the Title. He was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1999.

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Comments: Looking for anyone who served with 1LT Bruce Bromley, Jr. KIA 1 Sep 1950. He was my uncle. Cory Kilvert, Commander Goshen VFW 1708, Goshen, New York

Keywords: U.S.ARMY 9TH INF RGT 2 INF DIV Heavy Mortar Co.

looking for men who served with WIA 9/27/50

Comments: I was wounded on 9/27/50 near the Naktong river during a counter attack. I'm looking for anyone that I served with from Ft. Lewis until I was wounded.

Keywords: 2nd ID, 9th Inf,3rd Plt,3rd Sqd.

Did ANYONE SERVE WITH MY FATHER

Comments: I am trying to find out when and where my dad served I would like to have a army photo of him. I think he served with his cousin Leroy Ballard. My dad,s name is Charles Sterling Ballard or Sterling C. ballard.

Keywords: Dad, korea 1950? Charles Sterling Ballard

Btry A 90th AAA Gun Bn / Co D

Comments: I am hopelessly looking for information on the Btry A 90th AAA Gun Bn...if anyone could give me a clue where to look, I'd appreciate. This was listed as my fathers "Most Significan Duty Assignment" on his DD214...He was a Sgt (T) and his branch of class was listed as RA Arty. He was originally from Oakdale, Louisiana. He earn a CIB, Korean Service Medal w/4 Bronze Campaign stars and a Distinguished Unit Citation. His name was Ottis Eugene Conley but often went by "Gene". I have photo's of him in Korea and on the back he wrote he was in Inje North Korea with the @nd Infantry Division. As a private he addressed his picture to "Co. D 9th Inf Regt". As a Corporal he addressed a letter to my mother to "Co D 9th Inf Regt 2nd Inf Division" He passed away a few weeks ago. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATE. A Loving Daughter Krys Conley

Keywords: Btry A 90th AAA Gun Bn / Co D 9th Inf Regt / 2nd Inf Division / Sgt Ottis "Gene" Conley

Anyone Remember

Comments: Did anyone serve with my dad in Korea who remembers him. One of the finest soldiers who ever wore the uniform. His conduct during combat actions merit more.

Keywords: Kenneth T. Stiers/Brooklyn, NY/ Received 2 Purple Hearts/Silver Star Korea 1950-1951/ 24th Infantry Division/ 9th Regiment, 2d Infantry Division/May Massacre.

Info about my father - Fred Clements

Comments: Can anyone give me some information about my father. He recieved some heroic stars, but is too shy talk talk about it. I am very proud of him and would like to have more information. He was in Korea Jan 1952-May 1953.

Keywords: 2nd Division, 9th Infantry Regiment

WIA 8/13/50

Comments: Was the first 2nd Infantry Division to arrive at Pusan and July 23rd 1950. I was wounded on August 13, 1950 and most of my regiment were killed

Keywords: July 1950-Jan 1952

Walter Franklin Billingsley

Comments: My father caught the very tail end of the Korea War. I know very, very little about any details his service in Korea. Anyone who knows anything, I would deeply indebted for any illumination. He went in a Private, came away as a Sargent, and won two Bronze Stars. Thanks, Anita

Keywords: Company A, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infant. Div.

Richard Padden

Comments: Looking for my friend Richard Padden the Bn. S-4

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Looking for Korean Army Buddies

Comments: Looking for friends I served with while with the 9th Reg. Fox Co. and later Heavy Mortar Co. in 1951-1952.

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feb 1967 to april 1969

Comments: dave ware george delouche rick stewart any of you guys out there

Keywords: fred w

For my Dad

Comments: I'm registering for my Dad, I was trying to find out more about the Korean war because Dad has just started talking to me about it, and I'm 40 yrs. old, He didn't like to talk about it when I was growing up but he tells me a little now, but I will show him this website I'm sure he would be glad to know that he hasn't been forgot. I'm not exactly sure of the dates but I think in 1948 he was in the 2end infantry div. 9th infantry regiment C Company, he was in 2 or 3 others as well but I will get him on here and he can look through to see if he can be of help to anyone. His 76th birthday is tomorrow and I was going to make him a plaque in recognition of his time served, I'm so thankful my Dad returned he is a wonderful person and father. Rhonda Reeves C Company

da has just started talking to me about it and I'm 40 yrs. old

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