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| Current Message 1 - September 14, 2009 |
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Entry: 71623
Camp 4 POW Camp Pyoktong |
James Patrick McGuire |
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sheila mcguire-appello wrote on 2009-09-14 09:29:08.0
Comments: His name was James Patrick McGuire, a sergeant in BCompany, 2nd Chemical Mortar Battalion, 8th army. We know he was captured near Unsan, Korth Korea on Nov. 2, 1950. My father never spoke of him, survived the war, married and had 12 children. There was a picture of him in our living room and we showed up for every memorial. He was a ghost. I understand he tried many times to get files from the military and were told they were burned. We now know they weren't and are following due process under the Freedom of Information Act to retrieve anything we can on his capture and death. We would like to give this gift to our father - edited - of course, and we understand any account offered despite its graphics are welcomed to us, but we would like to know just the same. Any information on him please forward to me, warmest and deepest respect, sheila mcguire appello
Keywords: Sergeant in B Compan 2nd Chemical Mortar Battalian 8th Army died - pril 30, 951 - Status POW
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| Current Message 2 - August 12, 2007 |
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Entry: 61950
Camp 4 POW Camp Pyoktong |
Looking For 1st Cav. 8th Regt./Battle at Unsan/ P.O.W.s |
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Pete Vanderwarker wrote on 2007-08-12 11:13:01.0
Comments: Hello,
I'm looking for anyone that was in P.O.W. Camps 4 and 5 or if you were in the Battle at Unsan. I have resently released information if your interested. Do you remember "Potter"Edwin H.at that time a Master Sergeant or "Ross" Charles he was a 1st Sergent also with the 8th. He would like to talk to any Veterans from the 8th or Camps 4 and 5 that are interested in corrispondence. He's a great guy.
Thanks For Taking The Time To Read This. Pete Vanderwarker turtle05@adelphia.net
Keywords: 1st Cav. 8th Regt./ Battle at Unsan / P.O.W. Camps 4 and 5. (P.U.) "BrainWashing"/ March North / Head games both sides played/ Good & sad times
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| Current Message 3 - August 24, 2005 |
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Entry: 52827
Camp 4 POW Camp Pyoktong |
Harry C. Copeland ( Jack) |
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Quentin de Chalfont-Mymms wrote on 2005-08-24 23:59:21.0
Comments: to sign him into the army underage. the week it was discovered it was too late. he had been captured by the Chinese communists. He spent teen age years, three years in the pow camp and nearly died on the death march from an infected leg. I remember his stories vividly. HE later went on to become a famous ballet master at Jordon College of Music in Indpls. Indiana. If anyone wants to talk or needs more info for the documentary I will be pleased to help. Quentin
Keywords: Jack Copeland was my great teacher. He taught me discipline like no other. He trained Famous dancers from all over the world. He was fifteen years old when he was caught as a prisoner of war and takenon the death march.His mother had lied
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| Current Message 4 - December 16, 2002 |
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Entry: 30435
Camp 4 POW Camp Pyoktong |
Looking for exact location of Pyoktong |
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Jonathan Lowder wrote on 2002-12-16 20:09:43.0
Comments: I am currently writing a book about a friends of mine and we can't find the exact location of it ona a current map. I figure it is gone now but I'd like an exact location for exactness's sake.
Also any location of info Concerning Claude Bachelor and trial.
Keywords: Pyoktong's Location
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Camp 4 - 38th Inf Rgt
On Thu, 27 Feb 1997
George Matta geomatta@aol.com wrote:
216 Rumson Drive
Hoover, AL 35226
(205) 823-5989
My father spent over two years in Camp 1, Camp 4, and Camp 5
during the war. His life long dream has been to have the story of
him and his buddies in the various POW Camps published.
I have completed a manuscript that I will get published as my way
of thanking him and his buddies for all they did.
I am a retired Air Force CMSgt and a VietNam era vet who also
served during Dessert Shield/Dessert Storm.
Part of my fathers legacy is the pride that he instilled in me of the
military and the love I have for this country.
The Capture George Matta's story
IN MEMORIUM: George John Matta
On Wed, 7 Oct 1998
George Matta, Jr. Email address wrote:
I received word today thay my father George John Matta died. He was a 28
year U.S. Army veteran how served his country proudly and with honor
during World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
He was a POW during the Korean War for over two years and was returned
in Operation Little Switch.
I want to thank the Korean War Project for bringing some comradeship and
contacts to my father in his last year and a half. We were looking
forward to being a part of an upcoming documentary being produced by
the A&E Network for the History Channel about the experiences of
returning veterans from our nations conflicts. Unfortunately he has
passed on before the interview could be conducted. He would have enjoyed
that very much.
My father and I were much closer these past few years because of the
research I did for the book and the contacts and information provided by
your web site and the people who visit the site.
George J. Matta Jr. - A proud son, a greatful veteran.
From the KWP, Hal and Ted Barker, our heartfelt condolences during this
time of loss of the family and friends. He will be missed.
POW Camp 4 and 5
On Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Philip Anderson wrote:
9 ROCHESTER HILL
ROCHESTER, NH 03867
25 INF DIV
was in camp 5 for 18 months. camp 4 6months marched for approx 4
months. Will furnish any info.
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