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Korean DMZ 1953 to 1959




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Entry: 81875
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATER
JAMES JONES wrote on January 26, 2012


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers my Grandfather,
Hollis Jones. He served with the 13th Field Artillery
Battalion shortly after the cease fire. He started out
in FDC, then became the Commanders Driver. anyone who
might have known him, or would know where to look for
info would be a big help. He now has Alzhimers, and
after i returned home from my 2nd tour Iraq he has
started talking to me about his experiences there.
Thank you

CPL James R. Jones
B BTRY 1-206 FA


Keywords:

 
Entry: 81815
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOCATION OF MIDDLE 50
GERALD V. MARK JR wrote on January 22, 2012


CITY AND STATE: KILLEEN TX

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: i am looking the location of the 3rd and 8th
engr.from july 1956 until jan 1958.


Keywords:

 
Entry: 81795
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
US ARMY - 1959-1962 52 MED
GENE MANON wrote on January 20, 2012


CITY AND STATE: HAGERSTOWN MD

UNIT: 52ND MED BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Enjoyed my enlistment in the US Army

Keywords: D Co, 9th Bn, 2nd Tr Regt, Ft Jackson, SC
28th Field Hospital, Ft Bragg, NC
651 Med Co, 52nd Med Bn, APO 154


 
Entry: 81560
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
KOREA 1953 1954
TONY PERRONE SR wrote on December 31, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 24TH INF 19TH REG LOVE CO

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: WAS A BAKER LASS YEAR LOVE CO 19TH INF REG 24TH DIV LEKE
TO HEAR FRON YOU IF YOU THINK YOU REMENBER ME


Keywords: TONY CHUJUAUG 1953 KOJU OCT 1953 YANGU DEC 1953 TO
NOV1954


 
Entry: 81544
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
JOHN ATKINS wrote on December 30, 2011


CITY AND STATE: POUGHKEEPSIE NY

UNIT: 187 AIRBOURNE DIV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN

Comments: ft campbell from 1959-1960 went to germany in 1960
until feb 25 1962


Keywords: atkins 187 fighting rak

 
Entry: 81511
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
DMZ 1953
HENRY JAMISON wrote on December 28, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 92ND FABTRY (SLT)

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Platoon leader 2nd platoon later Battry cmdr 92 slt

Keywords: hill 1179 dmz part off bloddy ridge

 
Entry: 81486
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
38TH ARTILEY 1959 1960
GERALD LITTLEFIELD wrote on December 27, 2011


CITY AND STATE: BREMEN GA

UNIT: 38TH FIELD ARTILY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: looking for photo of 280mm cannon or anyone in this
unit in1959-1960


Keywords:

 
Entry: 81435
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
UNCMAC MUNSANI-NI 55/56/57
JOHN DRYDEN SEN. wrote on December 23, 2011


CITY AND STATE: WYEE NS

UNIT: ROAYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers the Aussie guy who
was stationed at UNCMAC.I remember the faces well but
the names escape me now except for my buddy Ken Kerley
from Charlotte NC. We spent a lot of time in the DMZ
on Joint observer team meetings with the North
KoreansI have a collection of slides from this period
& would love to catch up with vets who served
there ...Cmon guys .......surely you haven't
forgotten The Aussie Kid ?


Keywords: UNCMAC 55/56/57. Munsan-ni Korea close to DMZ

 
Entry: 81207
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
DMZ IRON TRIANGLE 1958
SUZE GROEBNER wrote on November 30, 2011


CITY AND STATE: KANSAS CITY MO

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father, William Dale (Bill; W.D.) Bowles, 71 years
old, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly this past
June, 2011. About five years ago, I learned from one
of his life-long friends that my dad, unbeknownst to
his parents or siblings, enlisted in the army in March
or April of 1958, went through six weeks of basic
training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri and was then
immediately sent to Korea and stationed somewhere in
the DMZ, in an area referred to as the Iron Triangle,
to serve as an M.P.

My dad told his friend about this quite some time ago
but insisted that he not share it with anyone -
especially family. My dad and I were always close,
even so, I didn't hear this story until recently.

According to my dad's friend, when he got to Korea, my
dad quickly learned that Korean snipers were coming in
at night and taking out American soldiers. After
watching this happen for a few weeks, my dad supposedly
went to his C.O., a man he called, The Colonel, and
told him he could help solve the problem. Because the
situation had become so severe, The Colonel essentially
told dad to do whatever he thought he could.

My dad grew up in the country. His family survived on
what they could hunt and/or grow. Dad and
his brothers were raised in the woods. Dad said
American soldiers were quickly and easily tracked,
found and killed because of their heavy boots while the
snipers were like ghosts. They knew the woods, went
bare-footed and were difficult to track. My dad said
that in order to find them, he had to stay in the
woods, silent and bare-foot for days/weeks at a time.
Apparently, he became quite successful at stalking and
taking out snipers. His friend said that with only a
knife and a pistol, my dad decommissioned between 15
and 20 snipers per night.

After a few months, the problem was basically
eradicated, The Colonel got a promotion and my dad had
a good sized bounty on his head. The Colonel called
dad in, thanked him for all he'd done and said he was
going to save dad's life by transferring him out of
Korea. The Colonel told dad he could go wherever he
wanted and offered him the opportunity to train other
soldiers in Europe, Hawaii or anyplace more hospitable
than Korea. Dad surprised him by telling him that he
wanted out... wanted to go home. The Colonel was
unable to convince him to stay so after telling my dad
that there would be absolutely no record of his
existence in the military, the Colonel sent my dad home.

As I said, I first heard this story from dad's friend,
about five years ago and honestly, it took almost two
years for me to process the information enough to
believe that some of it might be true. Even so, out of
respect for my dad and out of respect for his
friendship, I never asked about it.

Until.... On a really good day, five months before he
died, Dad and I were sitting in a little cafe, drinking
coffee and having breakfast together. Things were
going so well that I thought o.k... it's now or never.
I asked Dad if he'd ever been in the military. Without
saying yes or no, he looked down at the table and
started talking. Like a big bucket of water spilled
onto our table, his story spilled out faster than I
could catch and contain it. Although I had plenty of
questions, I just let him talk.

The subject was, understandably, very emotional for him
and I thought I would ask my questions next time we
were alone together or whenever he was ready broach the
subject again. But that never happened. Sadly, he
died a short time later and as stated earlier, his
death was very sudden and unexpected.

He was right about there being no records. Several
years ago, he was told that any of his existing records
were destroyed in a fire in St. Louis. I've tried to
find county induction records but clerks at the county
seat don't seem to know what I'm talking about. I'm
not good at this kind of research so I may be looking
in the wrong place/asking the wrong questions.

Dad spoke very highly/fondly of the Colonel but
couldn't remember his name. He thought the Colonel
died (a few? several?) years ago. It would thrill me to
know this man's name.

I'm certainly not looking to collect benefits. It's
probably far too late for that and he didn't want them.
I don't need them. I simply and desperately hope to
validate this story because it's such an incredible
one. Until recently, virtually no one knew about this
significant time in my dad's life. My dad was an honest
and loving man but deeply wounded. This story provided
tremendous depth for understanding who he was and why
life had been such a challenge for him. I will always
be thankful for the insight.

His friend who knew the story has, on more than one
occasion, called him a hero. My dad did not think of
himself that way. He was, in fact, deeply ashamed,
saddened and horrified by his experience. He was
disturbed and haunted by the memories throughout his
life. In a time of unofficial war, he took the lives
of many men in order to save hundreds of his fellow
soldiers. He was only 18 years old. After Korea, I
think my dad spent 53 years looking for some sense of
balance and normalcy... a profound and solitary search
for peace and forgiveness within himself. I don't know
that he ever really found it.

He was a good man; generous, loving, funny, youthful
and charming. He was genuinely loved by family and
friends - people unable to define or recognize his
on-going battle against the torment of demons who
continued to follow him, long after his return from a
war they knew nothing about. The people closest to him
didn't even know he'd served in the military. He
worked hard to protect us from the residual darkness of
that time.

Does this resonate with anyone else out there? Do you
know anything about this particular time and place? If
so, please contact me directly at:
suze@abovethegrind.net

I will sincerely appreciate any relevant information or
story you might have to share.







Keywords: 1958, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Korea, DMZ, Iron
Triangle, Radio Towers, Engineer, Engineering, Sniper,
Snipers,


 
Entry: 81135
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
1958-59 21 T CAR 58-59
KEN WHEELER wrote on November 23, 2011


CITY AND STATE: LONGVIEW WA

UNIT: 21 TRANS. CO

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone that was at 21 T Car
during that time peroid. 1958-1959


Keywords:

 
Entry: 80892
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
PYDO ASSIGNMENT 1956
JAMES STOVER wrote on November 4, 2011


CITY AND STATE: LACEY WA

UNIT: DET 2, 6922 RSM

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: I served with a security service detachment at PYdo
from December 1956 ~ June 1957. Would like to contact
anyone who was there during mentioned time frame or
later. I understand th detachment and other units on
the islnd may have deactivated in early 1960's. Any
info appreciated.


Keywords: PYdo The Rock

 
Entry: 80775
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR MY BIRTH FATHER - PERRY
JIN-JOO LEE PERRY wrote on October 22, 2011


CITY AND STATE: ALBUQUERQUE NM

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: I was born in Korea, in 1959. My father's last name is
Perry. My mother's name is Jung-Ja Lee. They met on
base, where she was a cashier, and he was an Army MP. I
was adopted in 1966 and raised in California by the Fisher
family.
While stationed at Kwang-Ju, I found my birth mother in
Dobongu(sp?), northwest of Seoul, across the river. My
mother could not remember his first name, nor the name of
the base, near the DMZ. I have a picture of him...and his
two sons...


Keywords: AKA: Elizabeth Fisher, Jin-Joo Traylor, Jin-Joo Lipary,
Jin-Joo Montalvo, Jin-Joo Chavez


 
Entry: 80724
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LESTER THOMAS PARKER
JOSIE PARKER wrote on October 16, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments:

Keywords: I am looking for any information and photograghs
of "Joe" Lester Parker who served in Alaska from 1953-
1955 in the Army.

He recently passed.

Most Significant Duty Assignment: Co E 4th INF


 
Entry: 80570
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
NEED HELP FINDING MY GRANDFATHER PLEASE HIS NAME WAS ROBERT EVENS WAS THERE IN THE 50S SOMETIME
NICHOLAS OLBRYS wrote on October 2, 2011


CITY AND STATE: CLINTON MA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER

Comments: Hi can u please help me im trying to get ahold of my
Dads Father. My father was born may 23,1956 in
clinton massachusetts. My Grandmothers name Is
Caroline Olbrys. My Fathers name is Phillip Olbrys.
The thing is my gram had gotten pregnant and had a
relationship with

Robert Evens

and after my father was born robert had came to my
grams house at the time and my Aunt Helen told him to
just leave. So my dad went threw a childhood with out
a dad and me a grandfather. If you could please help
me out with the names of the Evens that served at
Fort Devens,MA in the fiftys it would be greatly
apprecated thank you so much for your kind attention
in this matter.

Sincerely Yours,
Nicholas A. Olbrys


Keywords:

 
Entry: 80319
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO SERVED IN THE AIR FORCE 1953-54 IN KOREA WITH MY FATHER ELROY THOMPSON..
TAMMRA THOMPSON wrote on September 9, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments:

Keywords:  

 
Entry: 80301
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR CAPT. J.K. SIMMONS
MADIA ROBERSON wrote on September 7, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: my father Sgt. Vernon C. Whitehead was in Korea with
Capt. J.K.(C) Simmons.


Keywords:  

 
Entry: 80142
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED IN 1ST TROOP 9TH CAV IN 1958-1960
JEROME NORTON wrote on August 26, 2011


CITY AND STATE: MIDDLETOWN RI

UNIT: IST TROUP 9TH CAV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: I AM LOOKING FOR ANY FELLOW ARMY VETS THEAT SERVED WITH ME FROM 1958-1960 ON THE DMZ OVER FREDOM BRIDGE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BRIDGE I WAS IN 1ST TROUP 9TH CAV. ARROMRED INTELLGENCE SPECIALIST. SEE IF YOU CAN HELP REMEMBER AND TALK WITH ME ABOUT KOREA THE SUPOSSED TO BE FORGOTTON WAR BUT WE ALL NO IT WAS REAL HELP ME REMEMBER MY MIND IS GETTING OLD AS LONG AS MY BODY THANKS FOR ANY HELP U CAN BE 

 
Entry: 80114
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
3RD COMBAT ENG CO B MAY 1955- 1956
DONALD SMIH SR. wrote on August 25, 2011


CITY AND STATE: CENTRAL POINT OR

UNIT: 24TH DIV 3RD COMBAT ENGR BN CO B KOREA

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: 24th Inf Div 3rd Combat Engr Bn Co B
Apo 24
North Of The Imjin River the Area Of Tonggui-ri


Keywords:

 
Entry: 79956
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
ITAMI AFB 1956
JOHN ALLEN JR. wrote on August 12, 2011


CITY AND STATE: WINTER HAVEN FL

UNIT: ??

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: I was at Itami 1956, 1957. I was at the Transmitter site next to the runway where Sanonayra was filmed. I was than sent up To Misawa for the remainder of my tour. I have a number of photos of Red Buttons and James Gardner when they put on the show for us.

Keywords:  

 
Entry: 79775
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
PURPLE HEART FOR MY DAD
LANCE BURRIS wrote on July 28, 2011


CITY AND STATE: PLAINFIELD IN

UNIT: HQ CO,12TH CAV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: I am in search for anyone knowing my deceased father, Sgt. Avis W. Burris who served in the Korean War and was wounded. He was sent back to the hospital in San Francisco and my mother and I were there when he returned. He was in an out of the hospital for a year. He never received his purple heart and I have been in heated battle with the Army Review Board who refuses to award the Purple Heart to my father even though I have produced the document from the War Department that he had been wounded and returned to the states. Looking for someone who may have known him and can testify by a written letter that they knew he was wounded in action and returned.To all that served during the Korean War......thank you for your service.

Keywords: Sgt. Avis W. Burris, Purple Heart, Company E 1st Cav, wounded, NC,  

 
Entry: 79760
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
MARINE VETERAN HQ BN DRIVER 1954-55
LAWRENCE (LARRY) BARICKMAN JR. wrote on July 26, 2011


CITY AND STATE: CANFIELD OH

UNIT: 1ST MARINE DIV HQ BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was in Korea around Jan 1954 - 1955 near the The School Center area close to the DMZ. I drove truck, hauling waterfor the mess hall, gas & supplies. Would be nice to hear from you, jarheads.

Keywords:  

 
Entry: 79740
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR MY UNIT FRIENDS B CO 57-58 74TH ENGINEERS
JOSE GUTIERREZ SR. wrote on July 24, 2011


CITY AND STATE: BAYAMON PR

UNIT: CO. B 74TH ENGINEER BATTALLION 8TH ARMY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: I served in Korea from 1957 to 58

Keywords: Guti- Tweety 

 
Entry: 79576
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR TOM COLLINS US 8TH ARMY 304 COMMUNICATION BATTALION
KAY CHOI wrote on July 8, 2011


CITY AND STATE: BURKE VA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: My father (Myung Ho Kim) would like to find his old friend Tom Collins whom he knew during his military service back in 1957-58 at Yongsan Army base in Seoul Korea.

Keywords: Looking for Tom Collins
US 8th Army 304 Communication Battalion
Served in Korea from 1957-1958 


 
Entry: 79447
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
MAJOR ROBERT W. TRACY
SHARON WILLSON wrote on June 27, 2011


CITY AND STATE: MAPLEWOOD MN

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father, then Major Robert W. Tracy, served as military advisor to General Kim. I would like to know more about his service. He never would talk much about his military career, he served in WWII, was part of Anzio offensive, served as signal officer of Red Devil commando unit, was sent to Korea as military advisor. Was really good at finding needed supplies and drove his jeep into a honey wagon (details from a humorous cartoon tribute by his unit upon his return home). Anyone who remembers him, or who has lists or information regarding his time there, please contact me. Thanks much,

Keywords:  

 
Entry: 79393
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF 7TH DIV. QM - '53-'55
DON SPENCE wrote on June 22, 2011


CITY AND STATE: WATSONVILLE CA

UNIT: HEADQUARTERS, 7TH DIV. QUARTERMASTER

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Thanks for the memories, but where is everyone??

Keywords: Cooking school, looking for Roy Graves, Oswego, Oregon,
setting up Marilyn Monroe visit, Camp Casey. Trip to the DMZ. 


 
Entry: 79186
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
96TH FIELD ART CAMP ST BARBARA 1955-1956
CHARLES RUSSELL wrote on June 3, 2011


CITY AND STATE: GAITHERSBURG MD

UNIT: 96TH FIELD BATTALION, HDQ BATTERY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: CANNOT FORGET THE MANY MONTHS OF COLD TENT LIVING, NO SHOWERS, IDDY WA SHOES VERY LITTLE HOT WATER FROM A 55 GAL DRUM HEATED BY A GASOLINE HEATER. REALLY GREAT GUYS AND SOME GREAT STORIES. CAN NOT FORGET WORKING IN THE (NCO) CLUB AS A BARTENDER FOR 3 DOLLARS A NIGHT, AND WAS GLAD TO GET IT! MR. KANG MY INTERPERTER WHO WANTED TO TEACH ME KOREAN AND I WAS TOO STUPID TO ACCEPT THE OFFER. I REMEMBER NAMES LIKE CWO RUDOLPH KLINGE, COL GLOVER, A KID FROM N DAKOTA NAMED KAISER AND HAROLD WHISENHUMT FROM TEXAS. ALSO THE SARGENT WHO TALKED ME OUT OF CONTINUING TO BE A FIRE DIRECTION CENTER COMPUTER.I WOULD NOT TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING!

Keywords: ON THE BANKS OF THE IMJIM GANG.  

 
Entry: 79180
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
5TH QM PETRO PRODUCT LAB 56-58
KENNETH E. CROCKER wrote on June 2, 2011


CITY AND STATE: BROOKSVILLE FL

UNIT: 5TH QM DET.(PPL)APO 971

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: These men were in 1 quansit hut stationed with the engineering company, exclusive responsibilities were at the lab. i WAS THE cfr knowck engine operator , the only one in active operation at this time. Avaition gasoline tested for the planes.


Keywords:  Peto Product dump Inchon Korea, attached to 532 Engineering Bat. 1956-1958
names to find Fredrick Compton, Robert Binns from michigan, Seo Chang Kung Katusa Army , ?? Poge, ??Voldrea ??Pena ?? total 18 men. Capt Dunn.
Any info would help me.


 
Entry: 79157
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
38TH ORD SUPPLY CO.
ROBERT KAMINSKI SR. wrote on June 1, 2011


CITY AND STATE: ORMOND BEACH FL

UNIT: 38TH ORD SUPPLY CO.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: trying to get a company roster for he 38th ordinance supply company,seoul,korea.1954-55.locations of any vets from said co.i was cpl robert kaminski.53-54.

Keywords: company roster 

 
Entry: 79074
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
187TH ARCT--MY DAD RALPH E. BISHOP
LETITIA BISHOP wrote on May 29, 2011


CITY AND STATE: TAMPA FL

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My mother told me my father was in the 187th ARCT and made one drop during the Korean War. He died in 1958. My mother and father were separated and/or divorced at that time. Looking for anyone who may have served in this unit and may remember my father.

Keywords: Unknown. 

 
Entry: 79061
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
101ST AIRBORNE
STEPHANIE RIGNEY wrote on May 27, 2011


CITY AND STATE: PROVIDENCE RI

UNIT: 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION DURING PEACE TIME

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father recently passed away, rather suddenly.
He would have been 68 in June. He served in the
101st Airborne when he was just 16? or maybe 18--
1959 or 1960--61? His name was Donald Griffeth--
and he may have had a nickname "Griff." If
anyone remembers him, or served at that time,
could you contact me? I'm trying to get
information about his service. He didn't tell his
family too much--just that he jumped from
airplanes! He served during peace time I'm told.
I've read about the 82nd who was to be ready in
case of a ground assault by Russia--I believe my
father was just "in training" possibly in that
division? I appreciate any information
anyone may have. Thanks!


Keywords: Korea, paratrooper, friends, acquaintances, aircraft, 

 
Entry: 78794
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR GERALD KENNETH BAILEY
ELIZABETH OTEY wrote on May 1, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I was the wife of a man who has claimed that he was involved in the Korean War. I am not able to find his c-number. I am hoping that he did not lie about something as important as this war was and still is.His name is Gerald Kenneth Bailey,he enlisted out of St. Augustine Fl. If somebody could please help me find out if this is a true story I would be grateful.He passed away in April of 1997.If someone was in the same unit as he was please contact me thank-you.We also have a daughter together and would like to of his military history.

Keywords: cook on navel ship,was involved in toppling of bridge 

 
Entry: 78746
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
7TH INF DIV 707 ORD BAT. CAMP CASEY
BOB MURRAY wrote on April 29, 2011


CITY AND STATE: EAST ROCKAWAY NY

UNIT: 707 ORDNANCE BAT. CAMP CASEY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Served in Korea from April 1957 till July 1958.
707 Ordnance Bat , stationed at Camp Casey


Keywords:

 
Entry: 78705
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR FRIEND R.O.K ARMY
LLOYD. (WES) PERKINS SR. wrote on April 25, 2011


CITY AND STATE: CAMPBELL RIVER B

UNIT: D.M.Z. POLICE- B COMPANY 4TH CAV.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Looking for Pak Jin Kwan I think home town Pusan. Dudley Laws I
think N.Y.City. I don't remember Bob Floods home town, in the
Midwest I think.


Keywords: Patroled inside the D.M.Z and then served with B company 4th
Cav. Served with Bob Flood in D.M.Z Police until unit
disbanded. Transferred to B company 4th Cav. Bob Flood
transferred to 5th Cav. Served with Pak Jin Kwon R.O.K Army
,attached to B Company 4th Cav. Also served Dudley Laws D.M.Z.
Police.


 
Entry: 78703
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR FRIEND R.O.K ARMY
LLOYD. (WES) PERKINS SR. wrote on April 25, 2011


CITY AND STATE: CAMPBELL RIVER B

UNIT: D.M.Z. POLICE- B COMPANY 4TH CAV.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Looking for Pak Jin Kwan I think home town Pusan. Dudley Laws I
think N.Y.City. I don't remember Bob Floods home town, in the
Midwest I think.


Keywords: Patroled inside the D.M.Z and then served with B company 4th
Cav. Served with Bob Flood in D.M.Z Police until unit
disbanded. Transferred to B company 4th Cav. Bob Flood
transferred to 5th Cav. Served with Pak Jin Kwon R.O.K Army
,attached to B Company 4th Cav. Also served Dudley Laws D.M.Z.
Police.


 
Entry: 78697
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
D.M.Z POLICE
LLOYD (WES) PERKINS SR. wrote on April 24, 2011


CITY AND STATE: CAMPBELL RIVER B

UNIT: DMZ POLICE

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: Friend. Bob Flood. Pak Jin Kwan

 
Entry: 78673
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR JOHN E KELLY
FRANK LEOPARDO wrote on April 23, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: TRYING TO FIND JOHN E KELLY HE WAS FROM BROOKLYN NY. WE MET AT FORT DIX .WENT TO ALA FOR CHEMICAL CORP SCHOOL.TRAVELED TOGETHER TO FORT LEWIS WASHINGTON.THEN GOT FECOM FROM THERE.. SAME SHIP TO KOREA PLAYED PINNUCKLE AND SOLD CANDY ON DECK.. HE GOT ASSIGNED AS MAILMAN .I GOT ASSIGNED AS PX MGR.. GOT SAME GROUP BUT, DIFFERENT CO IN KOREA ROTATED SAME TIME SAME SHIP GOT DISCHARGED TOGETHER AT CAMP DRUM. THAT WAS THE LAST TIME WE HAVE SEEN EACH OTHER THIS WAS BETWEEN YEARS 1954 1955 WE WERE THERE FOR 13 MONTHS , GOOD FRIENDS ALL THAT TIME.IT WOULD BE GREAT TO KNOW HE IS OK MAYBE TALK, SAY HELLO

Keywords: MURPHY S CAROLINA

 
Entry: 78620
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR ANY ONE STATIONED IN KOREA 1954 ,1955 ASP 76
FRANK LEOPARDO wrote on April 18, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: just looking for old buddies remember the club an px

Keywords: asp76 yang moni.. friend carpenter,murphy, koger bob buonato,kent, viento, mcguire, club hilltop , panzer mcbride frank manganaro class51

 
Entry: 78616
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
BORN IN TOKYO ARMY HOSPITAL 1955
MEARY BROWN wrote on April 17, 2011


CITY AND STATE: CLEVELAND TN

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father, Thomas Roy Johnson (decsed) I was in the Korean Conflict and was injured and sent to Tokyo Japan to recoup.

He met and married my mother in Japan and I was born in the Tokyo Army Hospital 8059th Army Unit. Capt. Julian B. Frost is also listed on my birth certificate.

I am interested in if anyone can tell me if the hospital still exist. I noticed the army unit number was unrecognized.

Thank you for any information to connect with the past.


Keywords:

 
Entry: 78402
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
CAMP CASEY 1958-59
HANS MARCHY wrote on March 31, 2011


CITY AND STATE: DINUBA CA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: Looking for others who were stationed at Camp Casey from 1958-59 for a farmer friend of mine, Ed Davidian from California. If you were there with him, or remember him, please contact me.

Keywords: Camp Casey, 1958-59

 
Entry: 78146
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
707TH ORDNANCE BATTALLION NOV 1958 - DEC 1959
COLBERG RUSHING wrote on March 10, 2011


CITY AND STATE: KENT WA

UNIT: 707TH BATTALLION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: We was on a mail run from camp Kaiser to camp Casey when our truck went off of a cliff the driver went by the name of BO Bo.I need someone who remembers the incident I recently applied for disability from the VA.It seems that no record of this incident was found. Please help out a fellow vet.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 78088
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
16 ORD FM CO TAEGU
EUGENE D. WOTRING wrote on March 6, 2011


CITY AND STATE: BIG SANDY TN

UNIT: 116 ORD FM CO

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: was with 16 ord aug 1957 to june 1959 be happy tohear from any one who remembers me

Keywords: taegu s korea

 
Entry: 78052
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR 84ENGR THAT BUILT LIBBY BRIDGE
DONALD L. WILSON wrote on March 2, 2011


CITY AND STATE: N.FT.MYERS FL

UNIT: CO.I 34TH.INF.RGT.24 DIV.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: I am looking for anyone that was in the 84 combat engr.that helped build the Libby Bridge over the Imjin river.Exactly what year?Thank You.caribedon@msn.com.

 
Entry: 77774
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
CAMP PAGE 1959-1960
JESSE SMITH wrote on February 8, 2011


CITY AND STATE: BREVARD NC

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: i was with the 19th inf k-9 sentry dog unit and security guard 1959-1960. i would love to here from anyone who was there at the same time or knows any of the people i mentioned. a e-mail would be great.

Keywords: harrold whitesides,don mclean, james burley sisk,clifton randolph,robert smith,hort,ed finley,sgt crowell,leut noh,sullivan.

 
Entry: 77677
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
44THORD,UIJONGBU,KOREA,1955-57
DICK HEATON wrote on January 30, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 44THORD,UIJONGBU,KOREA,55TO57

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: would like to hear from someons that was with me

Keywords:

 
Entry: 77671
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
LOOKING FOR KOREAN WAR VETS THAT KNEW GEORGE FELLMAN FROM PHILADELPHIA
MAURA FELLMAN wrote on January 30, 2011


CITY AND STATE: ATLANTIC CITY NJ

UNIT: NOT SURE

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: hi all of my dads records were lost due 2 moves etc his name was george aloyous {sp} fellman ..im not sure alot of information but he was born in roxborough {sp} philly was a farmer from farmer stock.. mingled a bit in atlantic city nj...talked alot of it and i want 2 just find out what unit he was in day he left ? he was only there 4 a few months as he was hurt...thanks..if anyone remember a george a. fellman please let mee know...

Keywords: georgefellman ,pat ,lillian, atlantic city, steel peir, philadelphia

 
Entry: 77543
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
FIND BUDDIES
COY MASON wrote on January 21, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 60TH MEDICAL SUPPLY DEPOT PUSAN, KOREA 1954 1955

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: Looking for following Soldier's in 60th Medical Supply Depot,(COMZ) Pusan, Korea from 1954 to 1955 Capt. Terkoski, 1st Sgt. Fittery, Manning, Cyrus Johnson, Motivans, Rooney, Naroski Richard Biller, Hazeltine where are you?

Keywords: Nickname (Highnoon)

 
Entry: 77415
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
JACK KEENAN
GEORGIANA MCGRIFF wrote on January 10, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments:

Keywords: I'm looking for any info for Jack Keenan, from Kansas, I think, who was in US Army, stationed in Ludwigsburg, Germany, in/around 1957.

 
Entry: 77400
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
HILL 167 IN DMZ
FLOYD COOPER JR. wrote on January 9, 2011


CITY AND STATE: WOODSTOCK GA

UNIT: 44TH M.A.S. H.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: My close pal was wounded there in 1951.. I would like to know the
exact location of Hill 167 if anyone remembers. Thanks very much. He
passed away this year. Col. Walter B. Clark-infantry


Keywords: Hill 167 in DMZ

 
Entry: 77348
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
I WAS A MEMBER OF THE 19TH INFANTRY REGIMENT FROM 1954 TO 1956
THOMAS COOK SR. wrote on January 4, 2011


CITY AND STATE: BRANDON FL

UNIT: 19TH INFANTRY REGIMENT

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: My last duty with the 19th was across the Imjim River along the DMZ

Keywords:

 
Entry: 77188
DMZ 1953 TO 1959
OLD FRIENDS 59-60 9TH CAV HQ
LOWELL RUNYAN wrote on December 21, 2010


CITY AND STATE: CHAMPAIGN IL

UNIT: HQ-HQ TROOP 1ST RECON SQ 9TH CAV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: I WORK IN COMMO

Keywords: DMZ 1959-1960

 
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