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Entry: 78289 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	FATHER CHARLES MEEUS
DEBRA RICKMAN wrote on March 22, 2011 City and State: OAK RIDGE MO Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: My uncle met Father Meeus in China while in the army. My uncle said Father Meeus was involved with the Berma Road Project. He was a missionary priest. He is probably one of the reasons my uncle became a priest. My uncle kept in touch with him over the years after he was out of the military. My uncle is deceased now but I have the letters of correspondence that my uncle kept over the years, I can copy them and share them if you are interested. I believe I remember a newspaper article in my uncles belongings when Father Meeus came to visit him. Keywords:

Entry: 73959 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	FATHER CHARLES L MEEUS
FRANCOISE FAULKNER wrote on March 17, 2010 City and State: BRUTON Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I notice that some people are trying to find information on Father Charles L Meeus who was chaplain in Taegu from the 1950s to the 1970s. Please contact me as I knew Father Meeus in the 1970s and know about his life. Keywords: Father Meeus, chaplain Taegu, Carmel Mission Taegu, Belgian missionary, Father Charles L Meeus, China, KMAG, Korea MIlitary Advisory Group, Our Lady of Salem, Night Cap Mountain, Salem VHF Site, Salem Top, Mount Kumo

Entry: 70712 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	UPDATE ON MY FATHER
RICHARD OROPEZA wrote on June 25, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: When I first wrote a message on this website, I was mistaken, I father went to basic and comm school at Camp San Luis Obispo, very few renants are left from the old days. The Southwest Comm School was open during the Korean War and he also tells me about mustering out in a camp by Pittsburg, CA back in 1954. THe highest rank he achieved was corporal. His name is Lionel Oropeza and this year 2009 he will be 76. Keywords: KCOMZ 1952 to 1954

Entry: 68706 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	KCOMZ A-3
JAMES CANNON SR. wrote on January 17, 2009 City and State: BARTLETT TN Unit: KCOMZ AIR SECTION Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: NEED SOMEONE WHO KNEW ME WHEN I WAS HOSPITALIZED IN JULY 1954 WITH MALARIA.SURE WOULD HELP ME. 901 3887363 901 2333010 OR SON 9013827695 9013597695 THANKS JIM CANNON Keywords: OCT 1953 TO FEB 1955 KCOMZ A3 AIR SECTION,TAGUE JIM CANNON,CONTROL TOWER OPERATOR, GEORGE GOODWIN,PARKER, PAUL SULLIVAN,TED ADAMS,LAGRONE,PAPALARDO,JOHN C MITCHELL,JOHN COSTIGAN,JOE LACARI,JERRY INGBER,BURLISON, JACK TALLMAN,LEE SUK WOO,KIM IL SONG,SGT ENGLES.

Entry: 67862 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	FATHER CHARLES L. MEEUS
JANE BATTLE wrote on November 13, 2008 City and State: BEACON NY Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I would love to know if Father is still alive and where he is living. He made a great impact on the students at Cathedral High School. I use him as an example for my eight year olds in Grade 3, St Mary's religious education program, Fishkill, New York. Keywords: Cathedral High School student at Father Meeus (Father Plumblossom) retreat in 1947.

Entry: 66189 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	KCOMZ PERSONNEL 1952-1953
RICHARD OROPEZA wrote on June 24, 2008 City and State: LA PUENTE CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad, Lionel Oropeza was a Corporal stationed in Korea during the war, when I was born in April 1953. He has a few memories of his time in Korea and with age is fading. Was drafted in 1952, went to boot camp at Fort Ord, did his comm training at Camp San Luis Obispo at the comm school there, before going to Korea with KCOMMZ. If anyone remembers him please send us an email message, thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 66050 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	7TH ARMY FOOTBALL TEAM
DAVID MILLER wrote on June 13, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Like to find guys I played with Keywords: 7th Army football team 1951-1952, 7th Army basketball team 1951-1952, played with Leon Hart-All American Notre Dame

Entry: 64164 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	KOREA 1954-56
JAMES ELLIS wrote on February 4, 2008 City and State: BARTOW FL Unit: HQ CO 7 T.P.C.C. PUSAN PIER 1 Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Went North Hq Co 2d Bn. 7th Div.- Sailed from Seattle in 1954 on the USS Randal- Returned from Inchon in 1956 on the USS Mitchell Keywords: Supply Sgt - Rain. Annex 1 Room 7A Hdq Co-7th Port- Williams, Hart, Bundy, Ferguson, Caplin, Copeland

Entry: 63494 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	KCOMZ AVIATION SECTION
RONALD BEARD wrote on December 22, 2007 City and State: SPRING TX Unit: KCOMZ AVIATION SECTION Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Anyone who served in KCOMZ air section 1954-1955 Taegu and Pusan. Keywords: A-33

Entry: 62161 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	CALVIN LLOYD ARDOIN
BRANDY THOMAS wrote on September 3, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: My grandfather Calvin Lloyd Ardon served in WW2 and Korea. He was in the Big Red 1. I am looking for anyone who knew him or may have served with him. He is slowly sliping away from us. and I thought it would be nice to find people who knew him. Please email me at some1smirror@yahoo.com if you or someone you know knew him. Or even if you may know where to find any other info. THANK YOU

Entry: 55385 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	DID YOU NO MY FATHER?
JAMES HIGHFUL wrote on January 24, 2006 City and State: BROKEN BOW OK Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: looking for anyone that knew my father? Keywords: KCOMZ 9th inf reg

Entry: 42126 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
DAVE LARSH wrote on April 4, 2004 City and State: BOWMANVILLE ON Unit: INF REGT-29TH RCT Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the son of William L Larsh, my dad fought in the Korean War. He was in the 29th Regement and was wounded on August 21/1950. My father died many years ago at the age of 42. I never did get a chance to talk to him about his experiences in Korea. I would like to talk to anyone that knew my father or served in the 29th Regiment in or around 1950. Thanks Keywords: LARSH WILLIAM L, Inf Regt-29th RCT, wounded 1950/08/21, assault Taegu

Entry: 40927 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	AFKN HQ, AND RADIO STATION KILROY
CHARLES (CHUCK) WARNOCK wrote on February 16, 2004 City and State: PORTLAND OR Unit: 8214TH A.U. AFKN HQ. Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was stationed at Hq. AFKN from January 1954 to April 1955 when the Hq. was moved to Seoul. Anyone with less than 90 days till ratation was transferred. Ronnie Gomez and I were transferred to the 7th Transportation Port Command in Pusan. We rotated in May 1955 and came back to San Francisco on the General J. C. Breckenridge. Interested in contacting anyone assigned to listed units at that .time Keywords: Hq. AFKN, Radio Station KILROY, "Taegu Military Post, Hq. KcomZ

Entry: 31705 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	KCOMZ, HEADQTRS
EARL TUTT LAMBERT wrote on February 3, 2003 City and State: LOVELAND OH Unit: HQS, KCOMZ-REAL ESTATE DIV, 53-54 Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyone who served in the Real Estate Div, Hqs, KCOMZ from 1953-54 while stationed at Taegu. This was my 2nd Korean tour as I served with the 822nd Engineers at K-2 in 1951-52. I owe much to the listed men above. Keywords: Lt. Kinney, Romano, Scott McIntyre

Entry: 31300 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	TAEGU MILITARY POST (K COM Z)
LYNN MONTJOY JR. wrote on January 16, 2003 City and State: Unit: TAEGU MILITARY POST Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 50th anniversary reunion for those of us stationed at Taegu Military Post (K Com Z) 1953-1954. Planning to meet in Las Vegas either spring or fall of 2003. Championship K Com Z flag football team of 1953 very much alive and spearheading reunion. If interested, please e-mail me at montoal@aol.com. Keywords: TMP Reunion '53-'54

Entry: 31105 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	REUNIONS
RAYMOND BORCHERS SR. wrote on January 9, 2003 City and State: LAVALLE WI Unit: FAR EAST LONG LINES SIGNAL GROUP Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: stationed at San-Wan-ni Pusan open wire station at Hialiah Compond 2nd logisticalcommand If possible I would like to find out as much as possible about a reunion for the Far East Long Lines Signal Group. Keywords:

Entry: 26757 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	BATTLEFIELD COMMISION 13-18 JULY 1953 SERVING WITH ROK CAPTIOL DIVISION ON BLOODY AND STEEL RIDGE
JOHN R. CARPENTER wrote on July 5, 2002 City and State: LA MESA CA Unit: SPEC UNIT ATTACHED TO ROK CAPITOL DIV - IX CORP Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Subj: Korean War 1953 Bloody Ridge I am researching combat action between the dates of 20 June 1953 to about 27 July 1953 by an American Provisional AA Battery on Bloody Ridge. Bloody Ridge was then controlled by the ROK Capitol Division on the left flank of the Kumsong salient in the ROK IX Corp area during the last Chinese military offensive. PLEASE NOTE: This unit was under the direct control of 8th Army Command. This Provisional Anti-Aircraft (AA) Battery was in support of the ROK Capitol Division just behind the main line of resistance in a bunker complex near a small airfield being constructed. They were testing battlefield radar in conjunction with AA weapons for groundfire against expected enemy action. Provisions to keep the equipment and operators out of enemy hands if over run had been made. This group had come from Germany (most voluntered from the 26th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division and were at Erlangen before they shipped out) to combat test the battlefield radar and had entered the line in Korea on 15 May 1953. During the ChinCom offensive, and for about 14 days they were surrounded. This group of 28 American and some 180-190 ROK troops held off or interdicted several enemy Divisions. Only 14 Americans and less than 100 ROK survived this bloody battle in the bunker complex. Cpl. (acting Sgt.) Richard L. Carpenter was given a battlefield promotion by radio to 2nd Lt. (and as a ROK Major) shortly after the group was isolated and cutoff on the third day after all above him were killed or seriously wounded. He rejected twice the enemy's offer of surrender and provided a forward communications to interdict enemy movement and resupply. Second Lt. Carpenter repeatedly rebuilt the automatic weapons knocked out of action from parts, maintained radio contact with 8th Army Command, provided interdiction information and helped keep most of the battlefield radar units operational for most of the battle. Even though wounded, he managed to maintain his position against several strong enemy attacks severely crippling enemy action and movement in the area along Bloody Ridge and the valley it overlooked. Only 14 of the 28 Americans survived after being reinforced by elements of the ROK 6th Infantry Division on the right flank then from elements of the 17th Regiment of the 7th Infantry Division from the left flank in the afternoon of 20 July 1953. This area was not secure until 24 June 1953. Because the battlefield radar was rated "Top Secret" and the end of the hostilities not much has been documented on this action. The radar units in combination with .50 calibre (12.7 mm) machine guns (later dismounted) and 40 mm anti aircraft guns (knocked out early) disrupted many of the enemy attacks while they were forming up and attacking at night. Radio contact and observation of the valley roads at night by radar allowed friendly artillery to concentrate on the enemy supply and logestic units. This severely hindered the major enemy push. Air drops of batteries, medicine and ammo helped maintain the position. The ChinCom wanted this position and the equipment it contained. They were attacked by Chinese field artillery and heavy artillery, bombed and straffed by Migs at least three times and assaulted by enemy ground troops repeatedly. Three offers of surrender were offered to the defenders. At least three major human wave attacks got close enough to engage in grenade and hand to hand combat. Artillery and automatic weapon fire aided by radar broke up most of the attacks before they could close. Richard Carpenter is my father and I am slowly documenting the actions of his unit by historical records. As a side note, my father also engaged in long range sniping at distances of up to 2,500 yards (2280 meters) which took out several Chineese officers including at least one high ranking officer who had six body guards. This was done with a 32x power rifle scope drilled and tapped into a .50 calibre (12.7 mm) machine gun that was fired single shot. Sincerely, John R. Carpenter 5850 Yorkshire Ave. La Mesa, CA 91942-2821 (619) 466-5735 Keywords: Bloody Ridge, Kumsong Salient,Steel line, ROK Capitol Division, Top Secret Battlefield Radar (in 1953!) 28 came from Erlangen, Germany 14 went home. Battlefield commission to 2nd Lt - Richard Carpenter by radio by 8th Army Command Quad 50, Twin 40s, Radar, Sniping with a .50

Entry: 26585 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	FRIENDS
RICHARD DONNELLY wrote on June 27, 2002 City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA Unit: HQ. CO. KCOMZ Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was in Korea about seven months July 52 to Feb 53, most of my time was spent on a small air strip in Pusan. I was AN Airplane mechanic on a L-19,L-21 Beaver and Navion. I am just trying to find out if any one is still around. We just dedicated a new Korean War Memorial on 6-22-02 in Phila, Penna. Hope to hear from some of you old Buddies Dick Donnelly Keywords: Sgt. Bill White,Cpl Alan Brunt Jim Reed

Entry: 25529 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	FATHER CHARLES L. MEEUS, TAEGU
DAVE GODDARD wrote on May 16, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: My friend, Bob Irwin, is trying to get info about Father Charles L. Meeus, a former Belgian missionary in China who was imprisoned there, then released. He went to Taegu and served as a contract Catholic military chaplain during the '50s and later founded the Carmel Mission there. We learned from the military ordinariate that he had died in April of 1974. Does anyone have memories or pictures they would like to share? It would mean alot. Thanks. Dave Keywords: Bob Irwin, helicopter pilot

Entry: 18457 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	PRIMER CONTACTO
GUSTAVO ADOLFO wrote on August 4, 2001 City and State: SALTA SA Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: En Vietnam los norteamericanos recibieron su merecido. Fue una derrota vergonzosa. Soy Profesor de Historia y argentino. Gustavo GRIFASI Keywords:

Entry: 13251 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH
ZENO FOLEY wrote on November 25, 2000 City and State: AUSTINTOWN OH Unit: HQ. COMPANY Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: trying to fine anyonw who might of served with me. my memory is short. please email if you have any information for me zeno_f2000@yahoo.com. I was in in Korea 1952 and 53. thank you Keywords:

Entry: 9963 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	HQ AND HQ KCOMZ TAEGU
SAL (SALVATORE) GRIFASI wrote on June 29, 2000 City and State: BEL AIR MD Unit: HQ -HQ KCOMZ, ARMY Service or Relationship: - Comments: FROM FEBRUARY 1954 TO APRIL 1955, GENERALS COMPOUND AND OFFICER'S OPEN MESS (OFFICER'S CLUB) SOME NAMES CAN'T REMEMBER BUT FACES CAN. SGT. AMES FROM LOUISVILLE,KY. ANYONE THAT WAS THERE AT THAT TIME PERIOD, PLEASE CONTACT ME. WARRANT OFFICER EMERSON, CAPTAIN RALPH NICKEY Keywords: JOHN T LANG, JIM KELLY,CHUCK COLGAN, RALPH NICKEY, JOHN W PHILLIPY, GENERAL McGRAW, COLONEL KIRBY

Entry: 3402 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	KCOMZ LONGLINES, 52-54
BILL KERRELL wrote on August 9, 1999 City and State: PACE FL Unit: KCOMZ LONGLINES Service or Relationship: ARMY Comments: KCOMZ LONGLINES Keywords: KComZ Longlines, 52-54,

Entry: 3162 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	HQ. CO. KCOMZ
DARWIN J. BENNETT wrote on June 23, 1999 City and State: GRAND RAPIDS MI Unit: HQ. CO. KCOMZ, 8070AU EUC Service or Relationship: Comments: HQ. CO. KCOMZ, 8070AU EUC Keywords:

Entry: 2736 KCOMZ - HEADQUARTERS	G-2, KCOMZ, 8TH ARMY
CHARLES (BUD) BLOCHER wrote on March 28, 1999 City and State: SOUTHERN PINES NC Unit: G-2, KCOMZ, 8TH ARMY Service or Relationship: Comments: G-2, KCOMZ, 8TH ARMY Keywords:

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