2143 air weather wing

Comments: i served in 30th weather squadron, 2143 air weather wing stationed in seoul from oct 1951 through july 1953 looking for those who served with me

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LOOKING FOR K-14 MEMBERS 54-55

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Keywords: Looking for anyone assigned to Detachment 23, 30th Weather Squadron at K-14 Kimpo July 1954- June 1955

Det 33 Sep '56- Sep '57

Comments: Worked with a guy named Al Oliver, who, according to him, was on Womi-do w/the Marines prior to yhe Inchon Invasion.

I was with Det 33 from Sep '56 to Sep '57 assigned to A-4 I Corps Aviation Co. Ouijongbu: A-2 7th Div Aviation Co. Tong Du'chon then K-55 OsanAB.

Few names I can remember Rick Favor [s/sgt], Tom Covington, [wx editor] Otis Spellman, Rick [?] Gagne Duane Brockineer [P-Y do].

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Weather Det. Pohang Korea K-3 1950

Comments: Our AWS Weather detachment from Japan was sent to Pohang K-3 early in July 1950. Pohang was about 60 south of Pusan on the East Coast. It was in what was called the Pusan Prmimeter.It was an old japanese Fighter base in WW2. Our Commander Officer was Al Watson Forecaster and B-26 pilot. Our planes were p-51 Mustangs and B-26 bombers that were probably the first Korea based squadrons to fly support for our troops. Our operations were short lived because the North Koreans forced us out in Sept 1950. The Marines came in and took over operations later.I kept in touch with observers Ed Vermillion and Gene Priddy.Also later with Al Watson. Now these many years later its sad to say that I am the only one living of our 6 man Weather Det. I am a retired Educator, and Commander of the KWVA Nor. Cal Chapter No 1 I have many good memories of my good buddies that I served with in the sometimes called the forgotten war.

Keywords: Mac and my buddies Ed Vermillion ,and Gene Priddy of Louisville, Kentucky .The battle for Pohang AFB K-3 1950. When USAF weather men were turned into infantry.

30th weather Sqdn K14 Kimpo Korea

Comments: Looking for any one who served in the weather station 1955-56 . Don Pacheco is the only name I can remember now. Have pictures to share & memories

Keywords: K14 Kimpo

Friends of mine June 1953-4 Suwon, Pusan East

Comments: I would like to cantact some old friends from that year we spent together and share the changes that have taken place here in Koera.

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Weather Observer 30th Wea. Sq.

Comments: Weather Observer with 30th Wea. Sq. from Sept 1954 till Sept 1955, stationed at K-55 and K-13. Looking for John Flanagan, Neil Kempt or Malcolm Parsley.

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Chief Observer, 30th Wea. Sq. Seoul & Osan

Comments: Was NCOIC of weather station in Seoul and then Osan from June 1953 to May 1954. Will welcome hearing from anyone who served with me during that period.

Keywords: Jim "Junior" King, Emery Bryant, Denzell Ekey, Emilio Partida, Major Falzgraf.

Looking for Sgt Coe

Comments: I would like to hear from Sgt Coe, I think his first name is Robert but I am not sure. He called himself "One Big Souix Indian" and he was. He had previously served in the 67th before being transferred to Base Weather in 1955.

I have wondered about him for some time but could never find a reasonable way until I found this site.

Keywords: Kimpo Weather

30TH WEA SQ 1954-1955

Comments: I was a Flight Mechanic with the 30th Wea Sq on the Sq aircraft, C-47, Tail # 4316385 located at K-55, Osan AB. Flew to all the weather sites in Korea to deliver supplies, mail and pay. Lived on the flight line in a quonset hut with three other mechanics. I was transfered from Yokota AB, Japan(56 WRS) to assume the Crew Chief and flying duties on the 30th Wea Sq acft for six months and then return to Japan. My tour with the 30th was Nov 1954 to May 1955.

Keywords: 30th Weather Sq, K-55, Osan AB, Korea

Looking for airmen who served with me

Comments: I was NCOIC of 5th AF 30th WX station in Seoul and Osan 1953 to 1954. Worked with many outstanding officers and enlisted men. Also had 14 ROK airmen in my unit. Have email addresses of Ekey and Leahy. It's been over 50 years but I still remember the good times and bad. To all who served before, during and after me, I salute you and honor your service to this great country.

Keywords: James (Junior) King, Emery Bryant, Lt. Co. Karstens, Major Falzgraf, Major Savobda, Lt. Leahy, Denzell Ekey, Jack Rittenhoff, Lt. Emery, Capt. Sullivan

Looking for George Cook

Comments: George Cook and I were buddies but I lost track of him when I rotated back to the States in 1951. If anyone knows his where abouts, please put him in touch with me at the address listed above.

Yours truly, Harold Cason

Keywords: George Cook and I were stationed at 30th Weather Squadron, Seoul, Korea in 1950 and 1951. I remember that George Cook was from Los Angeles, CA. and his father raised horses. George had a bit part in the Frank Sinatra movie "The Kissing Bandit."

Heroes

Comments: Two great friends gave their lives so that the rest of us will live in freedom: Cpl Harold L. Neubold 1St Cav, KIA 1950; and PFC Robert C. Orris, KIA 1953. "Where do we get such men?"

I heard that quote somewhere, and can't help but think as long as there are "such men" as Harold and Bob, this nation will remain great.

Keywords: Heroes; 2nd Inf;1st Cav

30th Weather, K-55, '54-'55

Comments: Don's fine collection of LPs featuring Sarah Vaughn, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and many others helped pass those long hours plotting weather maps through the wee hours in the JOC. I Still remember the Colonel's radioed response back when we heard our dawn patrol of '86's had just been jumped by some MIGs off the west coast of N.Korea..."Shoot the Bastards down!!!" he said.

Keywords: Don Sieber, et al

51-52

Comments: I would like to locate any who were in Korea or Japan during that time, Specifically James Rigney III ROK at Inje june 1951 and Bobby Inman at Komaki AFB in Nagoya Japan 1952

Keywords: January 1951 to June 1952 30th Weather Squadron and Wing Hq in Nagoya Japan

54-55

Comments: Was a weatherman in Korea. Joined up in 1952 to go to Korea, but didn't get there until 01/1954 Lost two good friends there when fighting was going on. To all those who served in Korea, and especially the wounded, killed and missing. You didn't get the proper recognition for your sacrifices. At least those who followed you can appreciate your devotion to your duty and country. Thanks.

Keywords: 30th Weather Sqdn 01/1954-01/1955 K-4 Sachon, K-47 Cheju-Do, K-14 kimpo

lost friends

Comments: Hi, looking for some of the guys i served with between 1954 1955. I was det clerk, nicknamed casey, i can only rember a few names, stanley tilly, from minn. laverne morell, from mich, baby airman bryan,forgot his last name, wayatt j.frison,nickename www san, house boy kim and scoshi. hope to hear from some of you guys. as ever casey

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Sta 830 (Tornado Weather)

Comments: Spent a year at Detach Sta 830 starting in October of 1953. We lived with the Army 59th Signal Corp which was in a valley beyond Korean II ROK Corp. We rotated between Sta 830 (located at 59th Signal), an Army Laison Spoter Airstrip and an Army Artilery Groupe. I was a Weather Observer and would rotate a week at a time at each of the above. Some of the weather personnel there were Lt Loy, Charles Moshier, Dennis Wells, Dale Hampton, Don Shelton, Jack Printess, James Gilbert, Sam Pettiford and George ?? from WVA. Spent most of off duty time playing cards, basketball and at the NCO club at nithts. Food was OK prepared by Army Sgt Charles Buller. Living accomadations were sparce. The winter nights was rather cold especially when the oil stove went out. It is hard to believe we still have 27,000 troops in Korea after 50 years. After leaving Korea I was assigned to Goodfellow (Sangelo, Tx) and Dyess (Abilene, Tx)

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K55 (Osan) 10/54 - 10/55 J.O.C. & 30th Weather Sq.

Comments: I plotted weather maps in Weather Central @ Joint Operations Center (JOC) entire year at K55. Mostly, wee hours of night while listening to great recorded music of Sarah Vaughn, Frank Sinatra and the other greats then...thanks to Amn Don Sieber who brought his LPs and phonograph with him from home. Houseboy was Lee Jai Oon (rhymes with tune). Major Rabe was C.O. Officers had house GIRLS who they often paid in credits with Sears Roebuck or Monty Ward catalogue purchases. Weekly beer parties with iced beer in 55 gal. drums...one at each end of the little tin barracks we lived in (12-13 airmen each). Very cold winter '54/'55. The food was good, no shooting, great friends, great memories but, lonesome times 8,000 miles from home. Unchained Melody biggest hit then. Oh, and the acronyms: OMGIF, the FIGMO Board and KMAGYOYO. When you arrived in Korea, it was "Oh My God, I'm F___"; when you were a short-timer, it was "F___I've Got My Orders" and when you waved at your replacement as your plane left the ground it was "F___It George, You're On Your Own".

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Team 830

Comments: Looking for team members, the "terrible 13" Richard C. Swanson (wife Kris), Joseph Magyar, and Dan Ballon (Dirty Dan).

Keywords: North of Chunchon, Team 830

looking for friends

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Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIA’s that were assigned to the 30th Weather Squadron: Capt. Gerald L. Brose and T/Sgt. Carl M. Spence. If you have any information on either of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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Looking for Herbert Bach

Comments: Saw a message from Jones, willard m. That he was looking for Herbert Bach of 30th Weather Sqdn for a Greg Nagel.. Do you have any info?? This Notice was a few years Old..

I am Herb Bach From 30th Wea Sqdn Co Do Korea. Any info pls fwd to Papabhh@aol.com. Thanks... Herb Bach Colleyville,Tx

Keywords: Herbere Bach of Chicago area, possibly Oak Park. served 30th WxSqdn, K14-16 & on ChoDo with Greg Nagle.

unit member

Comments: Served 2143rd AWW, Tokyo Wea Central 3/52 - 2/53. 30th Wea Sqdn K10 3/53 - 9/53.

Searchin for Thomas Brown, 2143rd AWW, was from Westchester, Il. Also Herbert Bach, 30th K14, believe from Oak Park, Il.

Keywords: Anyone have a source for the 30th patch?? If not, I do and need interested parties for a bulk purchase to make the price reasonable.