Agent Orange - Camp Caey '68-69

Comments: In late 2000, the VA authorized disability status for vets who served in Korea during 1968-69, were exposed to Agent Orange, and who now have one of the diseases they listed for exposure to Agent Orange in Viet Nam. They stated that the spraying was along the DMZ only, and they listed a number of units that likely may have been exposed. My unit was not one of them.

I applied in March, 2003 for disability due to Multiple Myeloma (MM), a bone marrow/blood cancer for which there is no cure. The VA grants 100% disability to vets who have MM and served in Viet Nam (presumptive eligibility). For those who were in Korea, we have to show how it is likely that we were exposed to AO before they will grant us the same disability.

I served in the Replacement Detachment and the Officer Records Section of the Admin Division of the 7th Infantry Division. We were located just outside the main village of Tong Du Chon (TDC), now a city of 70,000. I'm seeking others who served at Camp Casey during 1968-69. Particularly any who suffered from a serious or life-threatening illness at any time (even recently) since leaving Camp Casey? Or any who might provide evidence of the presence of AO in or around Camp Casey.

I AM ALSO SEEKING ANY CASES IN WHICH SOLDIERS FROM CAMP CASEY (1968-69) WERE GRANTED DISABILITY, PARTICULARLY IF IT WAS RELATED TO EXPOSURE TO AGENT ORANGE. ALSO, ANY CASES OF DISABILITY SPECIFICALLY DUE TO MULTIPLE MYELOMA.

Do you know of any evidence that AO was actually sprayed in the Camp Casey area during that time period? I suspect it was, and have been told so by one or two vets, but it is difficult to validate these statements. Since Camp Casey is only 11 miles south of the DMZ, it is VERY likely that the ground water was contaminated by the spraying at the DMZ. Other reports also indicate that the "mist spray" could travel as much as 10 miles or more, thus also putting Camp Casey in a vulnerable position to receive spray from the DMZ.

Unless I can demonstrate how, where, and when I was exposed to Agent Orange, it is unlikely the VA will grant my request for disability, even though I have Multiple Myeloma, and have never been exposed to Dioxin or other herbacides except for the likely exposure in Korea in 1968 and 1969. The dormancy period for this disease after exposure is as much as 35 years! I was diagnosed on 9/26/01.

I desperately need any helpful information in the next 6 days to respond to questions the VA has raised since I filed my claim for disability. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give in this regard.

Tom Courbat SP5/E5 - Camp Casey - 7th Admin. Div. '68-'69 (909) 677-6451

Tom Courbat, Murrieta, CA, DOB 1/21/47, DX 9/26/01 MM IgG Lamda light chain secretor, stage IIIA. 10 sessions radiation, 10/01; 4 rounds VAD (12/01-3/02), Ativan, Celexa, Coumadin (4mg), Zometa monthly. Stem cell harvest at Cedars Sinai 10/21-10/24/02. Now on Medrol (96mg/once/wk) and Thalomid (100mg/day).

Keywords: I'm embarrased to say I can't remember the names of the folks I served with, and I was there 14 months, from 6/68-8/69. I have recently been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a bone marrow/ blood cancer for which there is no cure. The treatment is working well, though, and I am now in remission. I believe I may have been exposed to Agent Orange while at Camp Casey, causing this disease to fester until it was recently diagnosed. Believe it or not, it can take up to 35 years or longer to manifest itself!

618th med. co. 62 -63

Comments: Would like to hear from youall. e-mail me gdestep2@aol.com

Keywords: 618th Med. Co. 62---63 KOREA George McGinnes, Melvin Woodcox, Bobby Rush and Barry kribs.

'CHARLIE BLOCK'/ CAMP CASEY

Comments: 1st Lt. Theme A/O SGT Griffin- "B" Btry next door to 2nd Infty MP Compound.PFC Fred Turner lived in Florida? Trying to close some mistakes.

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1965-68 55th MP I Corps, Camp Red Cloud

Comments: Looking for John Coattear.

Keywords: 1965 to 1968 Korea 55 mp I Corp.CRC camp red cloud

Still Looking.!!

Comments: Still looking for any member that served at Camp Kaiser between March of 1961 and March of 1962. Unit was trained at Ft. Benning, GA. on Kelley Hill, and was in the 11th. Infantry, for Basic and Advanced Combat Training. We were shipped to ROK (Republic of Korea) on the USS Patrick. I like to hear from anyone that served in this unit. If anyone see this message....please e-mail me at rs108@fuse.net

Keywords: Company A, 2nd. Division, 3rd.Infantry, Camp Kasier, Korea

BATTERY A, 7TH BTN, 5TH ARTY (HAWK) 66-67

Comments: Looking for anyone stationed at Camp Unchoni, I mean Kaiser. I was a Hawk launcher crew chief and a village rat.

Keywords: Battery A, 7th Btn, 5th Arty (HAWK) Camp Kaiser 1966--67.

18 MP's Sub. Det. #1 Camp Kaiser

Comments: Looking for anyone I served with either at Fort Benning, GA or Camp Kaiser, Korea. I was with "D" Co. of the 1/11 Inf. at Benning, 2/3 Inf. at Kaiser and transferred to the 18th. MP's after arriving at Kaiser. I stayed in law enforcement after going back to the states and retired from law enforcement in '92.

I served with a great bunch of guys both stateside and Korea and would like to hear from anyone I served with. If anyone knows of a reunion of any of my old groups, please pass the info on to me.

Keywords: Unchon-Ni, 18th. MP, 2/3 Inf., 1/11 Inf. Fort Benning, SP/4 Guy M. Stead, SFC Earl D. Harrison, Capt. Alfred P. Glover, Capt. Robert Edmonds(Provost Marshall), PFC Lamphire, PFC Daniel Bronke, PFC Bove.

17th Transportation Battalion, 7th Inf Div Camp Casey 7/62-8/63

Comments: My only regret is that they had not invented velcro at that time...sewing stripes became very tiring.....on-off-on off

Keywords: 17th Transportation Battalion, 7th Inf Div. Camp Casey, July 1962, Aug 1963

Looking for infor. 1964-1965

Comments: Need infor. about the patrol I went in the DMZ We were call "hunted Killer"

Keywords: B Co. 2 Bn. 1st. Cav. 1964-1965

6th Medical Depot, ASCOM, 1969,1970

Comments: 6th Medical Depot, ASCOM, 1969,1970

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Delta Co. 1st BG, 17th Inf, Camp Kaiser, Korea, 1958-59

Comments: I served with Delta Co., 1st BG, 17th Inf Div. in Camp Kaiser from Sept 58 to Oct 59 as Company Clerk. My 1st Sgt was JT James. Would like to hear from anyone that served in Company at the same time. Would also like to know if Camp Kaiser is still operational. Is Delta Co still in existance?

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Looking for buddies

Comments: friends, unit

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Email update

Comments: Radar,Camp Dodge

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A. Btry 2d Bn 71st ADA HAWK

Comments: Looking for members of 2d Bn 71st ADA hawk (A Btry) 1967-1968. Would like to hear from any one who might remember me. Email dotden1@msn.com

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A Co 1th Trans Bn, D Co 4th Maint Bn

Comments: Pulled 4 tours in Korea. 1960-61 A Co 17th Trans, Camp Casey(Happy Valley) 1969-70 D Co 4th Maint Bn. Company was at Camp Stanley, but I was assigned to the Detachment at Cp St Barbara most of the tour.

1978-70 HQ Company Garrison, Camp Humphreys. Was NCOIC of the TMP Motor Pool

1981-82 A Company 304 Signal Bn Camp Red Cloud. (304th Inf) HQ Plt Sgt, and Motor Sgt.

Anyone serving in these units during these times, drop me a few lines. Also, anyone having any pictures of the 17th Trans, or pictures of Cp St Barbara front gate area, and a decent map showing where it was, please send me a copy.

I am working on a web page with all of my assignments, and want to have information on all the locations.

http://www.qsl.net/wd4ngb/army.htm

Thanks, Bruce Richards wd4ngb@qsl.net

Keywords: A co 17th Trans Bn, D Co 4th Maint Bn

2d Inf Div, HHC 1st Bde TDY'd to HHC 2d Bn/9th Inf - Prot. Chaplain's Ass't 1966-68

Comments: In Korea and the 2d Inf Div day-after-Thanksgiving 1966 until real short 20 or 21 April 1968 as a Chaplain's Assistant (Pvt E-2 thru Sp4) with a draftee mentality. After a short stay at HHC 1st Bde (Nullo-ri) TDY'd for the duration to HHC 2d Bn 9th Inf (Mech) at Cp McGovern/Recreation Center #2, Ungdam-ni. I served under Chaplains Walter L. Phillips, W. T. Permenter and Harold Clark (who may have been best known for his "Fat Albert" act and for Character Guidance sessions you wouldn't want to miss--a superb troop chaplain). I was just getting ready to personalize our brand new jeep and paint "Holy Roller" on its sides, with the blessings of Chaplain Clark, when orders came down that vehicles were no longer to be personallized. Ah well.

Keywords: Camp McGovern, Recreation Center #2, Ungdam-ni, Paju-gun, HHC 1st Bde 2d Inf Div, HHC 2d Bn 9th Inf (Mech), Protestant Chaplain's Assistant, Ch(Cpt/Maj) Walter L Phillips, Ch(Cpt) W T Permenter, Ch(Cpt) Harold Clark a/k/a "Fat Albert"

CAMP ROSE 1ST BN 72ND ARMOR

Comments: Served in Korea from May 1967 to July 1968. Stationed with HHC 1ST BN 72ND Armor. I have made contact with the following guys who were also stationed with me during this time. Gene Martin, Tony Cervantes, Lloyd Riggs, Sam Gafford, Alex McCombie, Kenneth Omeck, Robert (Bob) Pritchard and Don Vary. Looking for other HHC personnel that served with us.

Keywords: CAMP ROSE, HHC 1ST BN 72 ARMOR

looking for anyone from 260th mp co 1967 - 1968

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seaking info

Comments: i was in korea mar. 68 to april 69 co. A 3rd BN 32nd INF. Can't for the life of me remember what camp i was in. We did DMZ patrol. I think it was near Tongduchon. Any help would be apprieciated.

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Medical Research Lab 67-68

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with my Father and Step Mother. Their last known state side post was Ft. Knox, KY. He was in Operations, Training Officer and Troop Commander. Also had a large roll in the research of the transport of blood plasma. Maj. J.C. Rothwell, KIA 69 Korea. She was Capt. Francis Rothwell, same base. I stayed in the base swimming pool and had no complaints.

Keywords: Medical Research Lab Ft Knox KY 66-68

Co, C 2nd Arty 62-63

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have taken a photo of the LST or whatever they were called at inchon when you were taken out to board your ship home. Due to the low and high tide we boarded some kind of craft. PLEASE, if anyone would no the number and or have a photo of it and the surrounding buildings from that era at Inchon let me know David

Keywords: Korea 1962-63

38th artly hawk 68-69

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Looking for Individuals I served with.

Comments: In 1960 I was assigned to the 9th Cav. Duty was rewarding but busy, We had to patrol the OPs, of which there were only two of us assigned to. We had to pull stake outs and patrols as well. I Can remember that the unit being very short handed and often coming off of the OPS (Observation Posts) And having to go onto stakeouts or to the motor pool. NOT Only did we have to patrol the DMZ duties, but had to do our regular duties as well.Chow and Hot water were often at a minimum, but the donut dollies who came around once a week was a real welcome. I would like to hear from Sidney Shoemaker, Larry Overfelt, Babon, Stocks, Sgt Thomas, Otto, Griffin, or anyone else that was there.

Keywords: I Served with the 9th Cav, 1st Recon Sqd, C Troop, Located then on the DMZ in Korea, Served there from June 1960 to June 1961.

Co B 1st Bn 7th Cavalry Regiment 1st Cavalry Divis

Comments: It's been a long time that DMZ veterans are being recognized for their brave service in defense of South Korea and the world. Other peacekeepers of today are being recognized with medals and badges and patches, why not? the DMZ veterans. Sometimes, our country overlooks this type of infractions and should be reminded that the service performed was just as hostile.

I am a veteran of WWII and Vietnam, as well as DMZ Korea. Let's make it happen by resolution or whatever it takes to make new lawmakers and administrations aware of this infraction.

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firefight 1968 korean dmz

Comments: looking for anyone who was at firefight thursday january 25 1968 at position 104 along the barrier fence

Keywords: position 104 barrier fence korean dmz quick reaction squad headquarters company 1/9 infantry

1/38th HHC - 12/66-1/68

Comments: I'm looking for anyone in Recon and Battalion Mail Courier - Lancaster, Coleman, Nash, or anyone else in HHC 1/38th.

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19th APU & KD USA B&VA ACT PAC. 1960-61

Comments: I have posted several times before but each time have hopes of someone new contacting me. Just made contact with a buddy from the 19th APU, first time in 42 years got to talk to him. Also another Vet that was at KD B&VA saw one of lmy postings and e mailed, he was there about 4 or 5 years later. We are getting older and it is great to talk about the old days.

Keywords: 1960-1961 19th APU & KD USA B&VA ACT PAC, 107th RB&L BATT all APO 301

Korean Service Medal

Comments: DoD to recognize Korea vets with medal by Tesia Williams

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 2, 2003) - A new defense medal will eventually be issued to military members who served in the Republic of Korea, or adjacent waters, after July 28, 1954.

The new Korea Defense Service Medal was authorized by the Fiscal Year 2003 Defense Authorization Act.

The U.S. Korea Defense Service Medal should not be confused with the foreign service Republic of Korea War Service Medal that was authorized for U.S. military personnel who served in Korea between June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953, officials said.

The new medal will be for those who served in Korea after the war, up to an undetermined ending date, said officials from the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Given the volume of anticipated recipients, officials said the time it will take to award the KDSM is difficult to estimate. They said it will take time to identify, notify and award the medal to eligible former service members.

Some of the actions that must be completed are: designing the medal, obtaining necessary funding, developing policy for issuance and wear and processing to include verification of service and then award of the medal.

The first three actions should be completed in approximately four to six months, officials said. However, based on previous experiences when creating service medals the entire process can take up to a year, officials added.

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Camp Beaver

Comments: My father was at Camp Beaver in Korea. He was a tank commander and one evening killed a North Korean that refused to halt when askes severla times. Supposedly the North Korean was wearing tennis shoes and was not seen, by my father. After asking who goes there, the squeaking stopped. Then it would start again. My fahter asked one more time, then shot several rounds in the area where the squeaking came from. The next day during daylight hours, a team of soldiers went into the brush searching for a body and found a North Korean with a weapon.

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Like to Hear from Buddys 728 MP 1966-67

Comments: Like to hear from some of my friend. I was stationed there 1966-1967. Charlie Co. Yong dong Po.

Keywords: Nickname DES Capt. Palmer was CO Buterfly club.

Hill 10 68-69 G/3/11

Comments: I AM TRYING TO LOCATE ANYONE FROM HILL 10. OR PHOTOS OF HILL 10. 1968/69. OR A WEB SITE.

GULF BATTERY 3RD. BTLN. 11TH. MARINES.

Keywords: OLDHAM TURD.OKAHOMA HILLS. HILL 10,65,?????

Radar HQ Co 3rd 23rd

Comments: Camp Dodge, GP Beryl, Freedom Bridge, Radar, Michael Shaw

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Clifford H. Hamlett, 8th U.S. Army, Signal LL Bn, Korea 1960

Comments: Curious if there is anyone out there that might remember my father. After being sick for 7 years he passed away Jan. 1988. Any info appreiciated.

Reply to bigducrider2@aol.com

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C Co 1968-70 35th Combat Eng.

Comments: Looking for anyone that served from 11/68 to Jan 70, Delta Can Tho

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Need to change unit, mistake

Comments: the unit in my previous e-mail was wrong been so long can't read records anymore and memory is going I guess. I was tdy to 1st Bn 32nd Inf.as a quick reaction platoon leader. I reported to Capt Standish Please help in regard to agent orange.

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DMZ QRF 1968 HHC2nd Bn 17th Inf Div.

Comments: Platoon Leader Quick Raction Force on DMZ my memory is weak. My boss was Capt Standish? I still have pictures of bunkers and some of the guys names are weak. I was TDY from CoA2ndBn for DMZ duty.I am fighting an Agent Orange claim and trying to prove I was there. Any help would be appreciateed.

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CO.B 7TH MED BN 1968-69

Comments: I served in Co.B 7th Med Bn from June 68 to July 69. I was the Company supply sgt. when I left in 69. I would like to hear from anyone in 7th Med at the same time.

Keywords: Co B 7th Med Bn 7th Inf Div

6314 AIR POLICE SQUARDRON OSAN K-55 FEB 62 TO MAR 63

Comments: Favorit Club was the 5 Spot.

Keywords: Friends: Tommy R. W. Thomas, David Bruce Elleby.

DMZ Vets

Comments: Looking for afriend I served with Geoffery Robson

Keywords: Schoecy mamason

1963-66 C Co 76th Engineers

Comments: 1963-1964 stationed 76th engineer battalion, village of oseri??? not to far from kimpo, discharged 1965 from fort polk, L.A., understand outfit was shipped to Vietnam, no info after that. would like to make contact w/anyone in co. "C" 76th eng. bat., w/info.

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1964-1965 C Co 76th Engineers

Comments: would love to here from anyone in my battalion between 1963 and 1965 near kimpo airforce base, our base camp in a village of oseri??? i;m originally from bloomfield, NJ> anyone out there??

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214 Forms

Comments: I served in Korea 1961-62 and like many others who served there, our DD214's do not show our Korean service! Anyone have an answere as to why???

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7th I.D.

Comments: I was in camp kaiser july-aug 63. transfered to camp casey with the 7th admin. co. Maintained 201 files for the 1st/17th inf.

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'B'TROOP 2/10TH CAV. 1961-62

Comments: Where are the Troopers from 2/10th Cav?? Spoon E-Mail me.

Keywords: arrived 4/61 on USNS Gen. E D Patrick

Ascom-Agent Orange

Comments: I was stationed in Ascom in 1968-1969. I had cancer 3 years ago. If anyone knows of Agent Orange being stored at the depot in Ascom, please email me. Thanks.

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Ascom-storage for Agent Orange?

Comments: I was Stationed in Ascom Korea in 1968-1969. I had cancer 3 years ago. If anyone is aware of Agent Orange being storaged in Ascom at the depot would you email me? Thanks.

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I CORPS HQ.BRTY.COMMO SECTION 62-63

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT WAS THERE WHEN I WAS THERE.LOOKING FOR KENTH KATES AND LOT,S MORE SO E-MAIL ME.MY NAME IS BILL REEDY.

WILLIAM R REEDY BULLTRAIL@YAHOO.COM MOLENA GA.30258 PHONE 706-648-3053

Keywords: CAMP ST.BARBARA. I CORPS HQ.BRTY.COMMO SECTION. 62 AND 63

Combat Support Platoon B Co. 51st Sig Bn 1965-66

Comments: Spent a lot of time in St. Barbera and other field locations providing radio communications for artillery units.

It would be great to here from anyone who was in this unit.

Keywords: Jupiter, Capt Kromer, Lt Wm. Collins, Tuam Dong, Ducks head, turkey corners, DC Moore, Pumpnick, cable vault, uijonbo, 10 cent beer (Black Label), 13 cent cigarettes, Korean House, "409" etc. etc.

A Co 1st BN 32nd INF Camp Hovey 68-69

Comments: Looking for old buddies.

Keywords: Served in Korea at Camp Hovey 1968-1969 A Co Ist BN 32nd Inf

DMZ DEATH 1969 337TH MED CO MAJOR ROTHWELL

Comments: Maj. Rothwell was with 82 Med Det, Ft Sam Houston 1959-1961. 49th Med Det, Korea 1961-62, Aeromedical Res unit Ft Rucker, 1963-65, 283 Med Det, Vietnam 1965-66, USAMRL Ft Knox 1966-1968, 377 Med Co, 65 Med gp, 8th Army, 1969. he was KIA March 69. I would like to speak with any one who served with him or my stepmother. Sincerely Mia Rothwell Brewer

Keywords: Maj. J.C. Rothwell 377 Med co, 65 Med gp 1969 Korean DMZ Air Ambulance KIA 3 miles s.w. of Panmunjom. I would like to make a remembrance entry. My stepmother Capt. Francis Rothwell 1969 121 evac hosp Ascom S. Korea army nurses corp. I would like to find her.