HQ Co MIA - Robert George Fitzer

Comments: I am looking for any possible information about Robert George Fitzer(E4). Unit HH CO 9TH INF. Missing in action on 12-01-50.

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E Company 1952-1953

Comments: Looking for name of the Lt. that was in command of E Co 9th infantry 1952-53 and Nicholas Kuhn's home state. If anyone that was in that company remembers either of these, please e-mail me or give me a call.

Keywords: Battle of Little Gibraltar - March 1, 1953; behind Pork Chop (Hill 200?)

A Co

Comments: Would like to find out if anone served with my father? Please send E-mail, Thank You!

Keywords: Co. A, 9th Regiment, 2nd Division Indian Head Batch, Kronschnabel Thomas,

Mst. Sgt. Travis E. Watkins, H Co., 9th Inf. 2nd Div.

Comments: Greetings:

I am a graduate student at the Univ. of Texas @ Austin writing a paper on M/SGT Travis Watkins. He was from Gladewater Texas. He was KIA on approximately Sept. 3, 1950 near Yongsan. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. I have some military records and some press clippings, but little to no first-hand accounts of the life and service of M/Sgt. Watkins. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

PS - This paper long ago quit being an academic venture for me. I am determined that the story of M/Sgt. Watkins and those who served with him be preserved for future generations.

Keywords: Travis Watkins Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, congressional medal of honor, Yongsan, Texas

Roscoe Howard Waterman - My Grandfather

Comments: Hi,

My name is Ben Lavender. I am wondering if anyone knew my grand Father Roscoe Howard Waterman of the Company B 9th Infantry Regiment of the Second Division. He faught in Korea and if you know anything about him will you please email me and tell me what you know.Thank you in advance.

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SEEKING FELLOWS WHO SERVED IN KOREA 53-54.

Comments: TANK CO.9TH INF REGT. 2ND DIV.

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Hill 411 412 Late 1950,51 C Co

Comments: "C" Co. 9th. inf. Regt 2nd. inf. Div.

I am now 69 years old and memory didn't keep up so I thought maybe I could put it back together altho I am not sure I really want to. There a few guys I would like to know made it out alright, or not.

Keywords: Hill 411 412 Late 1950,51

9 inf rgt 2inf div 1951

Comments: 9 inf rgt 2inf div 1951

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Albert Chestnut

Comments: Seeking the whereabouts of Mr. Albert Chestnut who in 1954 lived in Pennsylvania. According to the Army and repatriation efforts, he stated he knew Sgt. FLoyd Williams "Dub" Martin, Jr. who died in a Thanksgiving battle.

Would like to locate Mr. Chestnut or anyone who new Dub Martin. He was my uncle.

Thanks

Keywords: Martin, "Dub" Thanksgiving 1950 - 9th Infantry Regt. -

F Co Feb 52 - 53 Barman

Comments: would like to hear from anyone who served in Co F, 2nd Bn, 9th Inf Feg, 52 to 53. Served in the 2nd Plt, as barman and squad leader 2nd squad.

Keywords: pork chop, 355, 200,

1953

Comments: Would like to here from someone that rembers me.

Keywords: Was in Korea 1 Feb 53 was there one year 3 month 21 days.

Comments: 9TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, APO 248, US ARMY

Keywords: 2nd Infantry Division

MIA - SFC William L Hackney Co B 9th Inf Reg 2nd Inf Div

Comments: Looking for any information on SFC William L "Buster" Hackney missing in action on September 1, 1950. I have been researching for any information on him for his family who are in the dark on his disappearance since they have not been told completely of what happened by his government. Here is what we knowat this time.

AUGUST 31, 1950 - Wrote a letter to hie mother stating that he getting ready to cross the river (Naktong) that night and for her not to worry about him.

SEPTEMBER 1, 1950 - North Korean troops crossed the Naktong River at numerous points at the bulge and north and south of it and struck the 2nd Division, which recently had gone into the line. At the western edge of the bulge the 9th North Korean troops drove away Company B of the 9th Regiment with heavy casualities and with the shattering of Company B left a wide hole through which thousands of North Koreans surged towards Yongsan. By the morning of September 1st North Koreans had penetrated all the way through to the North-South Changnyong road and had cut the 2nd Division in two. The enemy had punched a hole six miles wide and eight miles deep in the middle of the 2nd Division line and the frontline battalions of the 9th and 23rd Regiments were reeling from the blows

Appreciate any info that you may have, please e-mail me. Thank you.

Keywords: 2nd Inf, 9th Inf Reg, Naktong River

Loren Kaufman, MOH Recipient

Comments: Our community is building a monumnet to Loren Kaufman, MOH Recipient. Does anyone remember Loren?

Keywords: September 4th and 5th, 1950 near Yongsan.

1st Bn

Comments: 1ST BAT. 9TH. INFANTRY

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Looking for McEntyre

Comments: I am looking for a Sargent McEntyre who was there with me. Anyone else that was in "I" Co. I would like to talk to you about some of the other people who where there and what you may know about some of them.

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill, wounded 10-53

Service Company

Comments: My dad served in the Service Company. His name is Anthony (Tony) Salerno from the Bronx,N.Y.

Looking for any old pals that new him. He is still around and a newcomer to the internet.

Keywords: Service Company

Looking for old pals

Comments: I am looking for any old pals that my father Anthony (tony) Salerno from Bronx,N.Y. served with during the years of 1952 & 53. He is still alive and a newcomer to the internet.

Keywords: 2nd Infantry Div. 9th Regiment, Service Company 1952-1953

9th inf reg 2nd inf div co E

Comments: My uncle Daniel L Kremer 9th inf reg 2nd inf div co E was listed as MIA on 8/2/51.He was holding off enemy during a retreat when he was wounded. Members of his unit went back to retrieve his body and he was never found. If you served or know of anyone who was in his company at or around this time please contact me. I'm trying to gather any and all info for his remaining living brothers and sisters.

Keywords: MIA Daniel L Kremer 8/2/51

REMEMBER WAYNE LEGGE?

Comments: My father is a living Korea veteran. his name is Wayne J. Legge. He served in the 9th Infantry regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division toward the end of the war in 1953. Iwould very much like to hear from anyone who served with him in Korea. Please send email to the listed address or contact me by phone at 414-546-0856. Wayne entered the Army from Milwaukee wi and still resides in the Milwaukee area. Thanks in advance for any responses.

Keywords: Wayne Legge, Second Infantry Division, Manchu Regiment, 1953

know Vaughn Bessey? G Co

Comments: My Dad is Vaughn Bessey....served in George Company 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry. Does anyone know whereabouts of Harold Blood?

Keywords: Vaughn Bessey

Gerald D Carnes

Comments: Gerald D. Carnes was my dad's (Durbon Lucas) best friend when they were growing up in east Texas and he has wanted to know more information about his death for a long time. Any information you may have about when/where/how is greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Hoengsong, Chipyong, ambush, 2nd Infantry Division, Medical Department

Battle of Bloody Ridge Aug.30 1951

Comments: Would like to hear from members of F co. 2nd Bn 9th Inf. Regt. who were engaged in the battle of Bloody Ridge,specially those who were fighting on the center slop, many fighting hand to hand combat due to running out of ammo. on Aug. 30 1951.

Keywords: F. Co. 9th Inf. Regt. Battle Of Bloody Ridge Aug. 30 1951

searching

Comments: Looking for any one who knew PFC Manuel R Rodarte who was KIA on 1 Sept 1950. Also location and events that led up to his death.

Keywords: 9th Inf Reg. 2INDIV

2nd Infantry Division 9th Regiment M Company

Comments: I am looking for anyone with information,pictures or anyone who knew my grandfather or was in his company.please E-mail me at:jklingbeil@mailcity.com

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Tank Company '53

Comments: Any other members of Tank Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, from 1953 out there?

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ANSWER TO kENNETH TOEPPE

Comments: I served in Korea 11/52-09/53. I am looking for the Lt. that was in charge 03/01/53; the name Lt. Beaver comes to mind, but I'm not sure. I have been in contact with JD (e-mail-JBeds@aol.com) who lives in FL. He was with L Co. Wally Tweedle, 3093 Maple Avenue NE, Millersport, OH 43046, he was with G Co.

Keywords: Battle of Little Gibraltar (Hill 355) 03/01/53; blocking position behind Pork Chop. Personal friends: Ramon Conception-Pabon, George LaPlant, Nicholas Kuhn, James Kendall, James T Hay.

9th Inf A Co. 2nd Div

Comments: I left Fort Lewis in 1950 for Korea, was there til 1953. I am looking for any of the fellows that I served with. Have been to the reunion in Seattle WA. two weeks ago, but no one was there from A co. Hope to hear from someone that remembers me.

Keywords: I was a Mst. Sgt.

Svc Co 7/51-3/52

Comments: Trying to locate any surviving buddies during that time frame

Keywords: Jul 1951 Mar 1952 Sv Co. 9th Inf Reg

L Co

Comments: Would like to hear from all of my friends with whom I served. Please send contact information to wrobinson@gaetc.org.

Keywords: Company L, 9th. Infantry Reg., 2nd. Division

307th Signal Battalion,Camp Long, Wonju

Comments: Hey Guy's, I'm still alive! Just say'in hello to Dave Laveridere, Don Laferiere, Mike Rabe, Hank Hembree, Brown, Mike Gibson, Dave Mason and all the guy's I've forgotten to mention.

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B CO 9TH INF 2ND ID JAN TO JUNE 51

Comments: Would like to hear from Korean War Veterans who served with me in Baker Co, 9th Inf Jan to June 51. I would specially like to locate my foxhole buddy Pvt Hannond. As I recall he was from West Virginia . Thanks Adam R Garza

Keywords: Served in Baker Co. as Rifleman, BAR gunner Jan to June 1951

PFC Willard A. Bazemore

Comments: Our family is seeking information on PFC Willard A. "Bogan" Bazemore,listed as MIA Dec. 1, 1950, in North Korea. He was 21 years old and apparently seriously wounded at the time.

Keywords: Nickname: Bogan

PFC Willard A. Bazemore

Comments: Our family is seeking any information from anyone who might have served with PFC Willard A. Bazemore in Korea. Army records say he died while missing sometime around December 1, 1950. A native of Screven County, GA, he was 21 at the time of his reported death.

Keywords: His nickname was "Bogan."

B Co

Comments: WHAT IS THE DMZ? Its time to dismantel the DMZ in Korea. I would like to see this very large wild life refuge become an INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK. There is nothing like the DMZ left in the world. The world could have a new breath of FREEDOM. What a way to say that the 10s of thousands that have died in the past 50 yeard did not die in vien.

Keywords: Wint into Korea is a BAR man. Later company commo chief then Bn Commo Commo Chief. Company "B" 9th Inf Rgt 2nd Div. Spent three (3) months in the 279th US Army Hospital in Japan. Commission Field Arty Fort Sill OCS. Three (3) tours of duty in Korea, two (2) tours of duty in Vietnam, two (2) tours of duty in Germany, last tour of duty Fort Richardson Alaska

Looking for info on Sgt. Willis Watters

Comments: Willis Watters was my uncle, though I never was to meet him. I would see photos of him when I was a little girl and I thought he was my own father, they look so much alike. My father Olan E Watters, Sr. is looking for any information about where he was killed, anyone who knew him while he served, memories, stories, anything. Willis was originally from Oneida, TN, Scott County and was about 19 years old when he was killed. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: 9.INF.RGT/2.INF.DIV, KIA (hostile) 05/28/1951

Doc the Greek

Comments: Looking for information regarding my uncle PFC John Papademetriou who served as a medic with the 9th Inf Regt, 2nd Inf Div and was KIA May 12, 1951. I believe he may have been referred to as "Doc the Greek" or maybe even the "Molines Mountain Doctor". I never knew him and would like to learn as much about him as possible, especially the circumstances of his death.

Keywords: John Papademetriou, medic, May 12, 1951

B 1/9 CAMP HOVEY 1971 - 1972

Comments: Served with Co B, lst Bn., 9th Inf in Korea during period Mar l97l - Apr l972 as Platoon Sergeant.

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K Co

Comments: CO K, 3RD B, 9TH INF REGT, 2ND INF DIV

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Who knew Capt John N. Johnson, 2 Inf Div?

Comments: Capt Johnson is my wife's father. They never had a chance to meet. He married my wife's mother in Germany where he was also stationed. After being notified of his death, she was afraid that the US authorities would try to take his daughter away from her and send her to the US so she broke off all correspondence. Any information about Capt Johnson would like meeting him for the first time.

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D Co Looking For Richard Wasco-or Wausco

Comments: Took basic training with Richard Wasco at Fort Knox KY, and during this time we became very good friends. We were then transfered to D Co. 9th Inf. At Fort Lewis, Washington to beef up the 9th after a few months we were sent to Korea as a 9th Inf. Reg. Combat Team wish took up positions on the Naktong River. We were there a short time when the NKA made a heavy push and crossed the Naktong. Richard and I were on outposts protecting Co. D and was told by the CO to vacate and head South and we did so immediately. The next morning I was placed on a hill with 4 others with a 50 cal. to cover a rd. jct. and keep it open. At about 3 p.m. same day the CO ordered us back again. We then took up positions South of a small town (can't remember the name)to stop the NK Advance. At this time I had a chance to talk to a friend who said that he and Richard were retreating through a rice patty when Richard supposedly took a serious bullet hit and died. Would like to know if anyone knows anything about Richard's death at this time. Richard and I always said that if either of us didn't make it that we would contact the family. I had Richard's address as his mother had written me several times in Knox but lost it in the confussion of war. Do not know if Richard had any other relatives. Any information would be appreciated.

Keywords: Pusan Perimeter

Searching for PVT Paul Doverspike

Comments: Paul was my Grandfather's brother. I have been trying to find out the circumstances surrounding his fatality. If anyone knew Paul or has any information on his death, I would appreciate it greatly.

Thank You,

Christy Stankavich

Keywords: PFC Paul W. Doverspike was in the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division for the US Army. His Service # was US52106998. He was killed in action September 24, 1951 during hostile action.

Seeking Col. Harry Clark

Comments: Seeking anyone who was a friend or company member of Pvt. Courtney Stanley, who earned the DSC and Silver Star for defending wounded men, including Col. Clark, in a bunker attacked by Chinese on 17 March, 1953. Especially eager to talk to Col. Clark if he is still alive, or locating where he last lived and any surv

Keywords: Pvt. Courtney Stanley I Company 3d Battalion 9th Infantry USA Col. Harry A. Clark March 17, 1953

KIA February 8, 1953 - PFC John J. McLaughlin, Jr.

Comments: Uncle Jackie was KIA on February 8, 1953. I am searching for information on the circumstances surrounding his being KIA. Service/combat records, identifying his unit, locating members of his unit, locating where he fought and where he died, are all things I am looking for. Thanks

Keywords: 2nd Div., 9th Inf., PFC John J. "Jackie" McLaughlin, KIA 02/08/53

Remember Sgt. Maurice A. Bueck?

Comments: THE 9TH INF RGT 2 INF DIV -1951 MOS:02745 SGT MAURICE A BUECK DOES ANYONE REMEMBER HIM ????

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Company C - Billy G. Gober

Comments: Served on Heartbreak Ridge - Operation Freezeout, Feb.1952, winter defensive and summer offensive.

Keywords: Served in Korea from Sept. 195l to July 1952 with Co. C 9th Inf Reg 2nd Div

need info on Sgt Jimmie DeBord

Comments: If anyone has any information on Sgt Jimmie DeBord, I would apreciate it much.

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Floyd Martin Hill 165

Comments: Sgt. Floyd W. Martin Jr., my uncle, served and was awarded the "Bronze Star Medal for valor in action against the North Korean Communists during a savage four day long battle for Hill 165 on the Korean central front...During the battle, Sergeant Martin, a member of the Pioneer and Ammunition Platton of a headquarters company of a regimental combat team 'without regard for his own personal safety and well being, and on his on initiative, volunteered to make numerous trips to rifle companies of the battalion with ammunition and food personally supervised the loading of ammunition and supplies while under intense artillery, mortar and small arms fire'....Seargeant Martin refused to rest or eat during the battle, until he was finally ordered to do so after three days." Maj. Gen. L. B. Keiser, commanding gen of the Indianhead Division personally presented the Bonze Star to him on Aug. 28.

"Dub" as he was called by family was tall, lanky with black hair and brown eyes and was of Native American heritage (though he probably never discussed this). He was later killed in Nov. 26, 1950 and apparently must have been transferred to Hq. Co., 1st Bn 9th Infantry. He was MIA from Nov. 26, 1950 until the editor of his hometown newspaper received a letter of response from Mr. Albert C. Chestnut of 20 Jan 1954. He stated that Floyd was "killed by a handgrenade thrown by a Chinese Communist Soldier..It occurred on the night of Thanksgiving or the following night in November 1950"....

I am searching for the names of these two battles so that I may research them and any information from anyone who may have known him.

Thanks much from my mom and myself!

Melba Eagle Melton

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Danny Keogh, KIA 3/17/53

Comments: Pte. Daniel J. (Danny)Keogh was killed in action on March 17th, 1953. He was a member of the 9th infantry regiment,2nd Infantry Division. He was an Irishman who came from Drumlish, County Longford.He joined up in Sparks, Nevada.I would be grateful if anyone could give us any information on the whereabouts of his regiment or what battle he may have been killed in, on the day he died. It was St. Parick's day 1953. He is buried back in Ireland.His family still mourn him and we would be very grateful for any information from old comrades or war historians thank you.

Keywords: 9th Infantry Regiment. 2nd Infantry Division. March 1953.

Fox Co

Comments: I am looking for a medic, American Artillery Officer, that was also a pow. He was a black man. I was near Kunuri when I was wounded. We were first taken to a school house, where this man helped me. If anyone has any info. Please e-mail or write.

JAMES YOUNG, JOSEPH TRAVERS, MARTIN MCDONOUGH RAMON MARINEZ, GEORGE MCDONNELL, JAMES HODGES, JOE MCNEIL, EDWARD COLLINS, & JOHNNIE TRAHEAL, who was in the 24th, not sure of spelling of his last name. These men where in POW Camps 1,3,5, but I can't remember much else due to my Ptsd, my mind won't go there. I need something to trigger my memory. I was released from Camp 5 sometime in Feb 1952, with a bunch of other guys, we all in bad shape, I was not talking at all, so in the Mash Unit they put down that I was shot in the leg by a Korean Houseboy, had a self inflicted gun shot wound, was WIA, the latter is true. My files are gone in the 1973 fire so all the VA has are my medical records, which are wrong. I had a paper stating I was a POW but due to my then undiagnosed PTSD in 1953 I threw it out to get rid of the memories. I remembered the names of these guys after I had been asked to give a speech on POW rememberance day, it came flooding back, but not everything. I found one guy Wyman Kaiser in Jan 1999, called him and his son told me that his father had died a few days before I called. He was a POW in Korea, but never,never talked about it. How many guys out there are still suffering from undiagnosed PTSD. They won't even recognise my claim even tho I have been in treatment for 6 years,and gave them letters from 2 of my doctors. They say I have to have received a CIB PH, and my DD214 states I received both along with the SS and BS, but they have a different one on file and won't accept my original onionskin one as the original. I don't know of anyone who has two different DD214's I really got shafted and no matter how I try I can not get anyone of any importance to tell me how I can sort it out. The DAV was supposed to be handling my case when my last claim was denied, but that has come to nothing. The service officer was supposed to appeal for me, but now he has moved to the district office so that is the last I will hear of that. I know they are just waiting for me to die. Its very hard when you know you gave your all and you truly believe in your country, here I am on crutches and sometimes confined to a wheelchair, because of my leg and back problems. If I could locate any of these guys maybe they could verify I was in POW camp, and on many of the marches. I was so very young and to think volunteered to go into the army,when I was 17. I hope someone will remember me, I am just a little skinny guy, my Dad was Filipino, but I was born in San Francisco. Please let me know if anyone out there out there can help me, I'd sure appreciate it. I don't know where to go next. Please look at the comments column to find out how I was captured and other information. thanks. Larry M. Casilac v

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