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Current Message 1 - July 29, 2010
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Entry: 75645
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Arthur Violet

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joy cauley wrote on 2010-07-29 22:36:38.0

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Current Message 2 - July 26, 2010
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Entry: 75594
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CPL. Guy L. Lewis

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Dana Coffey wrote on 2010-07-26 18:39:31.0

Comments: I'm are reserching my fathers history and would appreciate any information or photo`s. All I know is that my father served in the 38th Infantry regiment, Second division, and was captured in May of 1951. The prision camp I believe was Changsong. I'm looking for anyone who was imprisoned with my father any information at all would be greatly appreciated I also want to say Thank you to all who have served, and died for our Freedom and others and God Bless You.

Dana Lewis-Coffey

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Current Message 3 - May 15, 2010
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Entry: 74696
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HUBERT WILLIAM PAYNE (POW)

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David Payne wrote on 2010-05-15 12:46:22.0

Comments: If anyone new hubert william payne , i would like to know more information about my grandfather and what he was like, he never spoke much about korea or world war two.

Keywords: hubert william payne, british army captured in korea spent three years in prisoner of war camp japan.

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Current Message 4 - March 2, 2010
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Entry: 73780
Camp 1 POW Camp Changsong

Looking for someone who knew Cliff Ayotte who was a POW for 3 years

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James McCarthy wrote on 2010-03-02 19:22:26.0

Comments: I also am a Korean War Veteran, I served in the 65th Inf. Regt.,3rd Inf. Regt. I served from Feb. 1953 through Apl. 1954. I attained the rank of SFC. I seen combat in the Kumwa Valley, Outpost Harry and other combat areas always above the 38th.

Keywords: I am looking for someone who knew my brother-in-law, Clifford A.Ayotte. He entered the service from Michigan. I knoe that he served with the 2nd Division, I believe the 9th Inf. Regt. Hq/Hq company.

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Current Message 5 - December 12, 2009
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Entry: 72746
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Sgt. Robert J Coffee USMC

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Robert Peacock wrote on 2009-12-12 16:43:38.0

Comments: I am looking for Sgt. Robert J. Coffey or his family. I am in possession of a green book with writing on the outside that is either Korean or Chinese. This book was given to my mother Jacque Miller for safe keeping after his capture. It is a diary and has pictures inside of it of his family that were sent to him while he was held prisoner. I am just looking to reunite this book with Robert, or to return it to his family.

Thanks,

Robert

Keywords: Prisoner of war camp number 1

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Current Message 6 - December 11, 2009
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Entry: 72717
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William Lynn (Bill)

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Becky Lynn wrote on 2009-12-11 00:18:22.0

Comments: Hello My name is Becky. My grandfather was a POW. I dont no much because he never talked about it. I do know that he was held captive by the Japs for a long time I want to say like two yaers but im not sure on that. I would love to talk to any one with any kind of information, photos,stories etc.He was from Pennsylvania. Thanks!

Keywords: William Lynn(Bill) Pow

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Current Message 7 - November 28, 2009
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Entry: 72581
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Pvt Joseph R. Travers

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Clay White wrote on 2009-11-28 18:39:11.0

Comments: I am trying to help Pvt Travers' sister, Nancy, find any information related to the burial location of Joseph Travers who was captured 4/22/51 and died while being held a P.O.W. (Hearsay) Pvt Travers was in the 5th RCT 24th IDIV 5th Inf 1 Bn D Co when captured.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Clay White

Keywords: Nickname: Bucky

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Current Message 8 - October 15, 2009
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Entry: 71970
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Joseph Bourgoin

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Mark Bourgoin wrote on 2009-10-15 20:09:04.0

Comments: My Dad was a POW in Camp 1 of Ch'ang Song from '51 to '53. He was captured in May, during the "May Massacre". He passed away in 1977, when I was only 17, so I never really got a chance to know him and all that he went through as a POW. He simply didn't want to talk about most of it. Does anyone out there recall my Dad? I would love to hear any snippets of your memories of my Hero

Keywords: Ch'ang Song, POW, Camp 1, May Massacre, 23rd Infantry

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Current Message 9 - July 6, 2009
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Entry: 70823
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robert traynham

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toni mallard wrote on 2009-07-06 20:28:51.0

Comments: we miss u very much i wish u would have got to know your granddaughter jessica mallard she ask about u all the time we love u and will miss u and keep u in our hearts toni mallard

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Current Message 10 - July 6, 2009
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Entry: 70822
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robert traynham

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toni mallard wrote on 2009-07-06 20:19:17.0

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Current Message 11 - June 7, 2009
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Entry: 70480
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My dad - Gail Furnish (U.S. navy)

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Randy Martinson wrote on 2009-06-07 18:55:41.0

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Keywords: Navy, Gail Furnish, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Purple Heart

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Current Message 12 - April 20, 2009
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Entry: 69928
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PFC William

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Mercedees Brooks wrote on 2009-04-20 21:16:49.0

Comments: Did anyone know PFC William "Bill" Roosa from Ohio was POW for two years in camp 1.Was welcomed home at Wright-Patterson Airforce Base.Believed to be born in 1928.Married a woman named Emily and had two children.Would love to know more about him.Please email me!!!

Keywords: PFC William "Bill" Roosa Ohio camp 1 Ch'ang-song Wright-Patterson Airforce Base born in 1928

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Current Message 13 - February 15, 2009
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Entry: 69131
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L Co 9th Inf Rgt

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Levon Wilson wrote on 2009-02-15 08:21:58.0

Comments: my name is Levon T. Wilson and i am trying to find out about my great uncle name Cpl James P. Pernell.

he was in the 2nd infantry division 9RGT company L. and i have bits of information on were and how he was captured. so if anyone has any information... please share it with me.. thank you....

Keywords: Information about this soldier

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Current Message 14 - January 12, 2009
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Entry: 68645
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Looking for fellow POW Veterans

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Gerald Siebert wrote on 2009-01-12 11:12:17.0

Comments: Call me anytime, I'd like to talk with anyone.

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Current Message 15 - December 28, 2008
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Entry: 68426
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Anyone Serve With Cpl Robet McDermond

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Adam Reddan wrote on 2008-12-28 21:39:45.0

Comments: http://www.koreanwar.org/html/korean_war_project_remembrance.html

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Current Message 16 - December 14, 2008
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Entry: 68256
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Herman Smith

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Bill Smith wrote on 2008-12-14 12:45:38.0

Comments: Looking for information regarding my father Herman Smith. My father was a POW 4/51 through 6/53. He talked very little about his experiences. Woud like to tak to anyone that may remember him.

Keywords: POW Camp #1

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Current Message 17 - December 3, 2008
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Entry: 68140
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A proud Grandaughter

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Leticia Cunningham wrote on 2008-12-03 18:22:06.0

Comments: Hello,

My grandfather served in the U.S. Army and was captured by the Chinese "Reds" on January 3, 1951. He was in the Chang-Song POW camp for 31 months and released on August 24, 1953. He was in the 25th Division Unit 27. Once released he returned home and met my grandmother and had 8 children, 11 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. I am the first and oldest grandchild and am proud of the Man my Grandfather was. I am actually online in hopes to have his name placed on a memorial. Thank you to all who have served, and died for our Freedom and others'. My Heroic Grandfather has since passed away on November 21, 2000 at the age of 71.

Keywords: Private First Class Ricardo Villanueva 25th Division unit# 0027 Heavy Weapons Infantryman

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Current Message 18 - November 25, 2008
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Entry: 68018
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frank g paul

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martin kroboth wrote on 2008-11-25 17:03:28.0

Comments: frankie was a member of my wedding party & died this week.he was a pow from 51 to 53 i think he was at camp 1 changsong.would like to talk or email with anyone who knew him.----marty

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Current Message 19 - June 26, 2008
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Entry: 66222
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Pfc Richard D Gallardo, Los Angeles, California

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Walter Diaz wrote on 2008-06-26 03:03:57.0

Comments: Richard was captured on Dec 12, 1950 at or near Hargu-ri and Released on Aug 21, 1953. He was held at Ch'ang-Song POW Camp, #1 at the time of his relaase. I would appreciate ANY information someone might have on Richard's Capture and POW time. He survived all that and so far No-One can place him. Thank You for any help you can be.

Keywords: Richard was a Rifleman with the Regimental Combat Team (RCT Faith), I Co, 3rd Bn, 31ST Inf. Regt.,7th Inf Div, at Chosin Res..

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Current Message 20 - February 25, 2008
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Entry: 64468
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American in Korea

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Christy Slaymaker wrote on 2008-02-25 07:50:40.0

Comments: Hello, I am a teacher in Ulsan,South Korea. I thought it might be nice to visit some of the cemetaries in South Korea of American Soldiers,maybe leave flowers or take pictures for family members. I have been told there is a cemetary in Busan (Pusan). If anyone has any information about the location of cemetaries I would appreciate it. Thanks!

Keywords: American in South Korea

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Current Message 21 - February 21, 2008
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Entry: 64415
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Anthony Eugene Barnes Died

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Rhonda Bess wrote on 2008-02-21 20:40:53.0

Comments: My Uncle was a POW in Korea.He was held in captivity,starved,&tortured for 27 months.He was released on the 17th day of Operation Big Switch.He was in Camp#1 at Changsong near the Yalu River on Boundry of Manchuria.He passed away from complications of Cancer Febuary 12th.2008 At the VA Hospital in Poplar Bluff MO.He had attained the age of 77 yrs.,5mo.& 23days.He was layed to rest in Van Buren Mo.City Cemetery on 2-14-2008. "Just wanted him remembered & honored!" If he has any living soldiers as friends please contact me.

Keywords: Camp#1 for "Incorrigibles" at Changsong

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Current Message 22 - January 29, 2008
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Entry: 64073
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Looking for fellow soldiers

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Gerald Siebert wrote on 2008-01-29 10:36:13.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with Gerald Siebert. Please contact me at 920-622-5355. Thanks!

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Current Message 23 - January 28, 2008
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Entry: 64067
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Looking for someone who was with Joesph Damiano

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Suzanne Damiano wrote on 2008-01-28 21:04:26.0

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Keywords: Joe Damiano

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Current Message 24 - November 29, 2007
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Entry: 63232
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looking for anyone who was imprisoned with my grandfather for 36 months:lawrence bailey

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casey bailey wrote on 2007-11-29 23:11:31.0

Comments: i just want to know something or anything that may allow me to forgive him.

Keywords: i know there were not many like him that survived. it was so cold that he lost fingers, toes, and etc to frostbite. he was tall probally around 6'2 to 6'4.

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Louis A Harris- Camp 1 Changsong

From: "Benjamin Lynn Richie, Sr." lrichie@netzone.com
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 96
Subject: Looking for fellow POWs

I am looking for any POW who, perhaps was interned with Louis A.
Harris. Louis celebrated his 21st birthday as a POW in 1952.

Louis died in 1991 and I, his only living relative am seeking
information as to inernment location and conditions.

Mrs. G. Richie

----more----recent information

When taken as POW by the North Koreans, PFC Louis A. Harris was
a member of Company A, 5th RTC, 24th Army Division.

Remnants of a recently discovered diary reveal that he was 
interned at RED  CAMP #1 at Changsong, North Korea.

See Also: 5th RCT
See: Diary
----from KWP--- Hope to have some information for you. The data I have now is: Harris, Louis A. Svc# RA28051568 Brnch Infantry Rank PV2, E2 Home Arizona Cas RMC Captured/Interned Returned to Military 8/13/53 CasDt 4/23/51 Unit 5thRCT , attached 24th Inf Div

Fox Co., 23rd IR and POW

Date: Fri, 03 May 1996 
From: brenda bennett tnbbenet@edge.net
Subject: Looking for POWs

My father, Aaron Bennett, served in the 2nd Infantry, 23 Reg. Fox Co.
in Korea from 1951 to 1953.  We was a POW in 
Camp #1 and later moved to Camp #3.

He is interested in finding any of the men he served with and was 
imprisoned with, particularly any from Tennessee or the surrounding
states.  He was captured on "Baldy" in July of 1952.  Thanks for 
providing this important Web Site.

See Also: 23rd IR

187th RCT

On Mon, 22 Dec 1997 
Updated: 9 Nov 2003
Wayne E. Hubener, Sr. Hway32@aol.com wrote:

56 Woodland Rd
Ashland, MA 01721-1417

Telephone:	1-508-8812287

I was in Korea 9/50 thru 4/53 combat 11AB,187RCT & 25Div.
taken POW 4/24/51-4/24/53 Camp 1 was the place of honor

Camp 1 and 3

On Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Greg Medlin (son of John W. Medlin) wrote:

Belle Chasse La 70037
504 394 7616
Did you know my dad John W Medlin Captured 2 12 1950
Held at camps 1 and 3.

Death Announcement

On Fri, 28 Mar 1997 
John Gregory Medlin tau113@aol.com  wrote:

I am writing this to let the world know that john william medlin
has passed away march 22 1997 his memory will be honored at vfw
post 10097 ft myers beach fl. at 400pm april 17 1997.

John is survied by his wife billie jean and his children by his first
wife kathleen. sue carol,kenneth darral and john gregory and seven 
grandchildern and two greatgrandchildern and eight step childern.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Special thanks  to donald denny for all he did to help a fellow pow 
through a long and diffcult illness. Interment will be at arlington 
national cemtery date as yet undeterimed.

May god rest his soul and grant his family peace
See Also: Unit page  38th IR

Camp 1 Burial Site Location

On Thu, 23 Jan 1997 
LloydR7359@aol.com wrote:

Excerpt from series:....  I also mentioned the many men who died on the
march north & were just left along the way.  I also met a POW who said
that he was the sole survivor of a group of 400 who died in the winter
of '50 - '51.

He was doing demolition work for the Chinese & got special food which
allowed him to survive.  This was in a mountainous town somwhere N-E of
Pyongyang or Sinanju.

The only grave locations I know exactly, are the ones behind an old
temple about a half mile east of  camp #1 in Chungsung.  This is located
about 125deg, 15min E. Long. and 40deg, 26min N. Lat.  This is my best
estimate based on several maps, none of which have a town called
Changsung at that location.  There is a town called Chang-ni about
there on modern maps.

When I arrived in July, I was told that the men were dying at the rate
of 10 to 15 per day.  This went on to about the early fall, then
tapered off to a very low rate by the end of the year. There could be
as many as 200 to 400 buried there. 

Lloyd

National Alliance of Families

Subject:         Looking for
Date:            Tue, 2 Jun 1998 20:07:56, -0500
From:            PGGK94A@prodigy.com (MS LYNN M O'SHEA)


Looking for Korean War POWs who were held at Camp 1, or family members
who had loved ones held at Camp 1.  We need to speak with you.

Contact Dolores Alfond 425-881-1499

or e-mail us at pggk94a@prodigy.com

Lynn O'Shea
National Alliance of Families
for the Return of America's Missing Servicemen
World War II - Korea - Cold War - Vietnam

5th RCT

On Sat, 24 Jan 1998
Updated: Jul 2 1999 
Steve Salerno Email addresswrote:

1653 Stowell Dr. Apt # 2 
Rochester, NY. 14616.

Phone: 716 225 4399

Comments:

THANKS FOR DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB HELPING NOT ONLY THE MEN WHO SERVED 
IN THE KOREAN WAR BUT ESPECIALY THE FAMILIES WHO ARE LEFT WITH 
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR MISSING LOVED ONES! KEEP UP THE 
GOOD WORK. 

I WAS CAPTURED APRIL 23,1951 BY THE NORTH KOREANS AND THE CHINESE
AND I WAS RELEASED AUGUST 15,1953 .IT WAS A VERY BLESSED DAY FOR ME
NOT ONLY BEING RELEASED BUT IT WAS ON THE SAME DATE OUR BLESSED
MOTHER ASSENDED INTO HEAVEN!!!

EX-POW FROM CAMP # 1 NORTH KOREA FROM 4/23/1951 TO 8/15/53


Note:  I was also wondering if you could help me with trying to locate 
my BIBLE I left in Inchon, Korea. I know it has been many, many years 
ago, but it has bothered for so many years that I found it in Korea and
ironically it was left there. I had a diary written in there of alot of
experiences that took place on our march to our prison camp and the 
results that took place in the camp. It was in POW camp #1 that i did a
lot of writing in it. The Chinese thought they took all my important 
belongings but unknown to them they left me with the most important 
belonging of all !!! As we were leaving Inchon for our trip home is 
when I noticed it was missing. I'm sure if it is God's Will someone 
will send it to me if they still have it.



THANKS AGAIN

STEVE SALERNO

pi T'ung Camp

On Sat, 18 Apr 1998 
Wesley HodgesEmail address   wrote:

1015 Cozy Cliffs Rd
Gallatin, TN 37066

Telephone: (615) 451-2994
Email: wdh@nashville.com


My father was in pow camp #1, at least after June 1952.  I have no
letters dated before then.  The name on the book is pi T'ung Camp. It
was stamped in 1952.

I'm searching for more detailed information about my father's plight
as a POW in Korea. As present Commander of the SAL, I am preparing to
present Post 17 with a diary given to POW's of the pi T'ung camp. 

I want to do this on the 50th Anniversary so that history, as it relates
to our community, may be displayed for future generations to enjoy.

William Hamilton

On Sat, 9 May 1998
Richard and Karen Williams Email address wrote:

Comments:

My Dad was a Korean War POW.

I'm Karen and my dad is William Hamilton from Caro Michigan, USA. 
Thanks for the interest in him as he is extremely interested 
in conversing with anyone with knowledge or interest, too.

Please correspond with us... dad was a POW and attends annual reunions.
He knows there are hundred of remains that are still located at the camp
where he was held prisoner, Camp 1.