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Entry: 81802 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	NEED SOME INTERVIEW-PARTNERS TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS PLEASE!
TIMO MUELLER wrote on January 21, 2012 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: hello, i am writing an essay about the ethiopian troups in the battles in the iron triangel in October 1952. I would appreciate it if i could interview someone? :) Keywords: ethiopian war veterans, the iron triangle, interview partner, 32nd infantry, 7th division

Entry: 79438 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	THANK YOU ETHIOPIANS! YOUR SUPPORT PROTECTED OUR COUNTRY, SOUTH KOREA.
JAMES KIM wrote on June 26, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Hello, I am a student who feel the great amount of gratitude to the countries participated in the Korean War. In Republic of Korea, we commemorate the outbreak of the Korean War in June 25th. As a Korean student, I have been interested in the history of the Korean War, and then, I just found out that many Ethiopian soldiers joined and helped the Korean War. Although I am not very fluent in English, I sincerely feel fortunate that I can express the gratitude to the veterans and their family. You bravely fought to protect the freedom and life of a country that you did not even know at that time. As a result, we think that we are now able to live in such a peaceful country and like to express the gratitude to you. Our country stands in the center of the world as the presidency of Nuclear Security Summit held in next year. We will always remember that our country have been able to develop this far due to your help. I truly appreciate to you. I will always pray for you to be healthy. Have a great summer and I hope everything goes well in your life :) Keywords:

Entry: 73110 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
SOLOMON TESEMA wrote on January 13, 2010 City and State: LONDON Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am a son of Ethiopian Korea War Veteran Mamo Tesema Beseture. Korea war is the major war Ethiopia as a nation participated in UN organised endevour. Ethiopia's Participation in the war benefited Ethiopia in many ways. Ethiopia's participation in the war placed Ethiopia among great countries and helped Ethiopia to get more humaniterian donation from South Korean Government to mention one of the clear recent time benefit. I personally worked for Relief and Rehabilitation Commission of Ethiopia and can witness that the Korean Government was one of the major donor countries. Korea Government gave a lot of Pony and Kia Master cars to the relief effort. Besides the Korean public philantrophic nature Ethiopia's participation in the Korean war played major part in Ethiopia getting these large sum of technical and financial donation and it is appreciated. So far all Ethiopian regimes used Ethiopian Korea war Veterans and the connection ad network established because of them to get donations and for diplomatic purposes. Which is good and I believe all veterans would be proud for doing their bit to their mother country. On the other hand what the veterans got from the previous Ethiopian Governments was so disappointing. Confisication of their house which is not returned to them or to their family so far and killings during the derg regime and looting of their money and killings during Haileselassie regime. The participation in the Korean war along the American soldierrs made the Ethiopians exposed to new idea of Democracy and human right. The veterans on their return to Ethiopia they were changed men. They became more American phile and loved America as a nation and Americans as people. My father in his return from Korea left the imperial body guard and employeed as physical education teacher in the Ministry of Education and settled as far away possible from Addis Ababa. He was lucky enough, his skills as a military trainer helped him to get a job as physical education teacher. His commerades ended up as barbers in and around jalmeda area, some unempoyeed and their army unit dismantled some remained in Imperial body guard unit others scattered all over other army units. While he was working as a teacher he had two American Peace Core friends who came there to teach English and other subjects. I don't know their where about I hope they are alive. Their name is Mr Cody (Codi)and Mr Page. I wish I can get their contact detail . I remeber they took our family picture while they were peace core teachers in Goffa region. Mr cody who enjoys sport used to compete with my father in 100 meter sprint. I mentioned this fact which is actually personal to show how the korean war changed Ethiopian korean war veterans thinking. My father who was lower in academic level than other teachers was the best friend of the Americans peace core teachers. These is because of my fathers love to America the nation he herd about but never visited and Americans the people who he fought along them. During Derg regime because of Korean war Veterans western inclination they were closely watched by derg security regime. In all two regimes Korean war verterans suffered a lot of hardship and their families also endured the same fate. At last when things start gettng better it was too late to them to get the reward specially psychological one. Most of them including my father gone for good. At list the remaining few, Korean war veteran families including myself and Ethiopia the nation and the people they fought for rejoice and appreciate the effort to keep their job shining. Keywords:

Entry: 72580 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	A TRIBUTE
JAMES FURQUERON wrote on November 28, 2009 City and State: RICHMOND VA Unit: USAF VET, VIETNAM Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I recently reread S.L.A. Marshall's marvelous history entitled Pork Chop Hill and was reminded of the outstanding achievements of the Kagnew Battalion. I do not know if a history of these outstanding soldiers has ever been written, but if not, it cries out for an author. I would appreciate it if anyone can suggest any work(s) about these men. As a military historian, I am well aware that Marshall's statement, "Sometimes the bravest meet death with their deeds known only to heaven.", is all too true. Let us make sure that the valor and deeds of these marvelous men are never forgotten. Keywords: chickamauga

Entry: 72369 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	ETHIOPIAN KOREA WAR VETERNS
SOLOMON TESEMA wrote on November 15, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Dear Sir, It is nice to hear and read that Ethiopian Korea war veterans are recognized for their contribution. During King Haile Selassie era after the end of Korean War the USA government gave some amount of money to be given to those who helped the war to be finalized in favor of USA. The money allocated to them is used by some of the then government official. The left over is used to the construction of the beautifully built Addis Ababa Municipality. This theory made the Imperial body Guards to rebel against the emperor. They were not happy the money supposed to be theirs was taken by people closer to the Emperor. Their revolt was crashed by the Emperor supporters and some of Korea war veterans hacked to death by them. This was what they got for putting Ethiopia to the level of great powers. I my self a son of Korean War veteran Mamo Tesema Besetur herd this from my deceased father. Like most other Korean War veterans our family used to live poor living. The only good thing they herd from their fellow country men was the song cold "eruke mesrak salehu japanewan wedege by the late telahun gesesse". Though my father is not lucky to live and see this I am glad some of his comrades lived to witness the recognition of their contribution to their country. I have photograph of my father and his friends relaxing in Tokyo with Japanese national during a break in the war. If it is important I will give this picture to be kept in the Korean War veteran museum. Keywords:

Entry: 62658 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR
SINAN HATAMLEH wrote on October 19, 2007 City and State: IRBID NO Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 60689 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	SPONCER SEEKER TO ATTAIND CM 2007 KORIAN STUDENT CONFERENCE
ABRAHAM AYALEW wrote on April 16, 2007 City and State: ADDIS ABABA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Dear Sirs, I am an Ethiopian 43 years married and a father of 4 children. M y father Colonel Ayelew Bogal who had been second vice President of Korean  Ethiopian war Veteran association. He has been passed away after his stay in your country for kidney transplantation .Though he couldnt recover from his sickness I would like to thank your government and those how assist him financially during his stay in your country. Now I have a plan to attain CM@2007 conference which will be held starting coming June there by to visit my fathers second country South Korea. How ever, I am unable to cover travel and accommodation cost. I am looking for your quick response. May god richly bless you! Abraham Ayalew Keywords:

Entry: 58866 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	ETHIOPIAN KOREAN WAR VETRANS WEBSITE
ABEBE KEBEDE wrote on September 13, 2006 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: http://www.geocities.com/lmak27455/Ethiopian_Korean_War_Veterans/index.htm This site is being develpoped to document the accomplishments of Ethiopian forces during the Korean War. This site also connects friends and families of soliders who served along side the Ethiopian Forces. We encourage visitors of this site, to provide information on Ethiopian Korean War Vetrans, their surviving families, and any artifacts that relate to Ethiopia vetrans who served in Korea. Please be reminded that this site is not sanctioned by the Ethiopian Korean War Veterans Association. This is an attempt by the Ethiopian Community, to bring forth the contribution of Ethiopia in securing peace and stabilty for the people of Korea and the World. Please proivide information on Ethiopian Korean War Vetrans, by sending email to Abebe kebede (gutaye@ncat.edu) Keywords:

Entry: 58865 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	ETHIOPIAN KOREAN WAR VETRANS WEBSITE
ABEBE KEBEDE wrote on September 13, 2006 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: This site is being develpoped to document the accomplishments of Ethiopian forces during the Korean War. This site also connects friends and families of soliders who served along side the Ethiopian Forces. We encourage visitors of this site, to provide information on Ethiopian Korean War Vetrans, their surviving families, and any artifacts that relate to Ethiopia vetrans who served in Korea. Please be reminded that this site is not sanctioned by the Ethiopian Korean War Veterans Association. This is an attempt by the Ethiopian Community, to bring forth the contribution of Ethiopia in securing peace and stabilty for the people of Korea and the World. Please proivide information on Ethiopian Korean War Vetrans, by sending email to Abebe kebede (gutaye@ncat.edu) Keywords: Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Korea, Korean, War Vetrans, Website, network, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa University Alumni Network, Ethiopian Korean War Vetrans Website

Entry: 51304 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	USS MILLER 1952-1953
JOSEHP W. HOAK HOAK wrote on June 2, 2005 City and State: MIAMI FL Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Im interested in finding out about a Korea war ring that was offerd in honer of the veterans. Keywords: Navy Veteran-Korea USS Miller Daughter inlaw Debi

Entry: 49703 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	TO MY ETHIOPIAN FRIENDS
MICHAEL TRAGOUTSIS wrote on March 22, 2005 City and State: Unit: 32 INF 7TH DIV Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: RADIO OP DETACHED TO ETHIOPIAN BTL 1951-1952

Entry: 49702 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	TO MY ETHIOPIAN FRIENDS
MICHAEL TRAGOUTSIS wrote on March 22, 2005 City and State: Unit: 32 INF Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: RADIO OP DETACHED TO ETHIOPIAN BTL 1951-1952

Entry: 49700 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR
MICHAEL TRAGOUTSIS wrote on March 22, 2005 City and State: Unit: 32 INF Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: RADIO OP DETACHED TO ETHIOPIAN BTL 1951-1952

Entry: 49699 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR
MICHAEL TRAGOUTSIS wrote on March 22, 2005 City and State: Unit: 32 INF Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords: RADIO OP DETACHED TO ETHIOPIAN BTL 1951-1952

Entry: 49605 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR
JOHN W. ALLEN JR. wrote on March 17, 2005 City and State: DENVER CO Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: When I was in college at the University of New Mexico, I met a young woman by the name of Toni Lonning. Her father had been an adviser to the Ethiopian Brigate in Korea. Does anyone remember Colonel Lonning? Keywords:

Entry: 45405 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	AM A GOOD CITIZEN
DANNY DEVITOEX wrote on August 24, 2004 City and State: ADDIS ABABA WA Unit: NONE Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 42050 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	ETHIOPIAN VETERAN OF KOREAN WAR SON
DAVID MESFIN wrote on March 31, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: This is just a note on behalf of my father who fought in the Korean War. In 2002 I had an opportunity to visiting the headquarters for the Ethiopian Veterans of the Korean War in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. It was great to see the office of these brave man and women, the office is located on the back of the Trinity Chapel in Addis Ababa was full of pictures and historical information about the Kagnew Battalion. It's was really impressive to see how the members use this office as a place where they can share there experience to friends, ethiopians and family members. My hope is to build a web site for them so they are not forgotten if you have any information, pictures or ideas please send them to david@visualmorph.com. I will be back this Summer 2004 to collect more information. Dawit Mesfin Keywords:

Entry: 37616 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	MY PEOPLE IN KOREA
WESENACHEW ZEBDEWOS wrote on October 16, 2003 City and State: SUITLAND MD Unit: = Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Ethiopia was a powerfull country untill hundred years ago from today. The only African country to mention never surrendered to European colonialists is Ethiopia. The first known human race first lived in that country. The first civilized nation, before Tigres and Mesopotamia is also Ethiopia. This much capacitated country lost its pride and teritorial integrity by unfair decission of todays UN. The "world" took Eritrean region from Ethiopia forcefully. Yesterday, citizens of Ethiopia fought to imancipate Koreans, but who gona do the same for Ethiopia ? Unfair ! Keywords: My people, including my uncle participated in libration of Korea, a country they never been heared of and the people they never mate before, travelling all the way from Ethiopia.

Entry: 35051 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	EMBASSY LOOKING FOR ETHOPIAN VETS
B. HAILU wrote on June 23, 2003 City and State: WASHINGTON DC Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: The Embassy of Ethiopia is currently trying to contact Ethiopian veterans of the Korean War who live in or around the Washington DC metro area (including MD and VA) or who may be coming to Washington, DC to attend the 50th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice Day to be held July 25-27, 2003. The Embassy would like to involve Ethiopian veterans in some of the programs surrounding the events of that weekend. If anyone is interested, please contact Dr. Brook Hailu at 202-274-4565 or brookh@ethiopianembassy.org; or, contact Mr. Demeke Atnafu at 202-274-4554. Keywords:

Entry: 32359 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR
IRWIN BRAUN (ZABUSKY) wrote on February 26, 2003 City and State: MERRICK NY Unit: HQ CO. 32ND INFANTRY REGIMENT Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I met Gen S.L.A. Marshall in April of 1953 and he asked me do a sketch of some hills. I did a line drawing of the front line from a rough sketch that Gen. Marshall had. It appears in his book, "Porkchop Hill" later made into a movie with Gregory Peck. I also sketched Chinese positions on Triangle Hill in October of 1952. Keywords: Irwin "Zeke" Zabusky, they all called me Zeke. Paricipated at the Battle for Triangle Hill in 1952.

Entry: 32358 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	S-2 32IR W/ETHIOPIANS
IRWIN BRAUN (ZABUSKY) wrote on February 26, 2003 City and State: NY Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: I served with the ethiopians in 1952 and 1953 as a member of S-2, 32nd Infantry Regiment. Keywords:

Entry: 16386 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	HAILIE SELASSIE MEDAL
ANDREW YANEK wrote on May 6, 2001 City and State: COLORA MD Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: My name is Andrew Yanek and I am currently a student at West Nottingham Academy. My school recently received some medals from the widow of Colonel Richard R. Hallock. Colonel Hallock was a graduate of our school who later served in the 32nd Infantry and assisted the Kagnew Battalions in the Korean War. In 1954 he received the Hailie Selassie Medal with One Palm for his services to the Ethiopian units. On the 22nd of May my school will hold a ceremony to honor his widow’s gift to this school. As part of the ceremony I am researching the Hailie Selassie Medal and Colonel (then Major) Hallock’s involvement with the Ethiopian forces during the Korean War.    If you have any information about Colonel Hallock or any resources that we may refer to about him we would appreciate it. You may email myself at Ayanek@wna.org or the Coordinator Rusty Eder at reder@wna.org. The school address is: 1079 Firetower Road,                                Colora, MD 21917 You can also contact the school at 1-800-WNA-1744. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Andrew Yanek Keywords: Colonel Richard R. Hallock

Entry: 12676 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	32ND INFANTRY REGIMENT HQCO.
IRWIN BRAUN (ZABUSKY) wrote on November 1, 2000 City and State: MERRICK NY Unit: HQ CO. 32ND INFANTRY REGIMENT Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: HQ CO. 32ND INFANTRY REGIMENT Keywords: They called me "zeke." Served in 1952 and 53 at the battle of Triangle Hill. Met Gen. S.L.A. Marshall in April of 1953 and did an illustration for his book, "Pork Chop Hill."

Entry: 12396 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	THE MIXED BLOOD
SHEWAN YITAYEW wrote on October 17, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: It is about two men that history never forgets about their sacrifices, pride and performance on the battlefield, which will remain unforgettable by the allies, as well as by enemy. It is about two different men of different nationalities who signed with their mixed blood the contract for the security of international peace. This common action of these two heroes will also remind the free world the struggle against the force of violence and darkness that took place in Korean War five decade ago. It is one of so many actions that should be worth mentioning. The mixed blood was performed by PVT Melese Berihun and a South Korean civilian who was assigned on engineering work on MLR on June 21, 1952, it was both gallantry and humanitarian in nature. Here is what Kimon Skordiles said in his book “Kangew”. “ On the morning of the 21st of June, South Koreans attached to the unit for miscellaneous job, were trying to lay wires for defensive reinforcement in front of the 1st company of the Ethiopian Battalion. While the South Korean civilians were doing this job, the enemy observed them and opened fire with heavy mortars. Two of these men did not have enough time to get under cover. One man fatally wounded, the other critically wounded by an enemy shell. PVT. Melese Berihun of the 1st company left his bunker to determine the site of the falling shells. There in the pandemonium he heard cries of pain from the South Korean civilian, calling for help in his own language. The Ethiopian soldier did not understand what the wounded Korean was saying; but the painful cries were directed not only to the ears, but to tender heart. The Ethiopian soldier heard the voice of the wounded, and while the shells of the enemy mortar fell around him, ignored the danger, risking his life to rescue the helpless man. While he was lifting the man in his arms a shell blew them up nearby, instantly killing them both. They died in each other’s arms. That was how they were found. That was how they were buried at the Pusan cemetery – in a common grave, a symbol of their common sacrifice, in a common struggle, for a common goal. The mixed blood is the foundation of friendship and a symbol of unity between Ethiopian and Korean. It is the fire of comradeship that come alive in the dark days of the Korean War, the friendship that will remain in perpetuation in the history through the joining of the hands of the two countries. The above story was taken from the Ethiopian Korean War Veterans association’s annual magazine. If you would like to contact the association or its members, please email me. Shewan Keywords:

Entry: 7488 ETHIOPIA - KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR VETERANS
SHEWAN YITAYEW wrote on March 15, 2000 City and State: LONDON Unit: KANGEW Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have been trying to locate some of my dad's friends who had served with him during the Korean War. I have a few photos at this address: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Ridge/5680/photo.htm These are some of his close friends. I would be very happy to here from some one who recognises them. I am also trying to find an American veteran by the name James Brett (Bret? Burty? I am not sure the spelling). He was a member of special guard of honour to General Taylor. He was also a good basketball player and was wearing number 14. Shewan@tdksys.com Keywords: Yitayew Getahun

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