21st Infantry Regiment
1999 and Earlier Legacy Files
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512th MP Co and 21st Inf Rgt
On Mon, 8 Mar 1999 James Stegner Email address wrote: Looking for men who served with the unit during it's stationing at Pusan. I served in the 512th M.P. Co., Pusan until there was a reduction in forces. This was due to being assigned to 7th Port Command C, because most of my M.P. time was spent as an investigator and NCOIC of US Army customs, Pusan and Ulsan. They needed more MP's for guard duty, the 7th Port had unlimited space for personnel. Jim Editor Note; Jim also served with the 21st Inf Rgt in Korea: "I was part of a group of returning GI's that represented the 24th Division at the retirement ceremony of General Dean. When they closed the 7th Port Command C, I was singled out and sent to Inchon and then to the 21st." Sponsor of the Korean War Project Go to TopRegional Reunion K Company
On Fri, 5 Jun 1998 Harlan Frahm Email address wrote: email: JFRAHM@MIA.NET Note: update needed Go to Top
Company "L" 21st Inf. Regt., Reunion
On Thu, 18 Feb 1999 Updated: 14 May 2002 Jim Fine Email address wrote: Company "L" 21st Inf. Regt. Web site and info; Love Company 21st Infantry '50 - '51 This link has is now @ Love Co Contact: Hugh Brown Email address Historical Committee Company "L" 21st Inf. Regt., 24th Infantry Div., 6/50-6/51 75 Jefferson Circle Athens, Ga 30601-1760 Pho 706 548-2094 Fax 706 546-7522 hughbrown@charter.net
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Arrived July 1, 1950
On Sat, 22 Jul 1995 "Charles B. Benjamin" ben3400@ix.netcom.com wrote: An excellent presentation. Most of us Korean War vets feel like we've been forgotten. Glad to see someone cares. I was in the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division and arrived in Korea on 1 July 1950. Anthing I can do to assist you in your project will be my pleasure. I don't know what assistance you need, but if I can help, let me know.
Paul Raymond Johnson
Saw your reply to this post and I am interested in whatever info you can give me regarding reunion lists, newsletters and vets associations for the 21st Infantry, 24th Infantry Division. My father, Paul Raymond Johnson, was in this outfit when the ballon went up in 1950 and did two tours in Korea between 1950 and 1953. My dad has never been very social, but my mother died last December and now he's really at loose ends. Connecting with Korea vets might do him some good. (His favorite observation on his experience is, "If'd we had known how bad things REALLY were, we'd have been more scared.") E-mail me back or snail mail me at: Tommy Lee Johnson 3482 Pedley Ave. Norco, CA 91760
For Paul Raymond Johnson
On Wed, 11 Mar 1998 Mel Buchan Email address wrote: Paul Raymond what is your E-mail adress? E-Mail me at MB1651@aol.com
MSG Gonzales, Task Force Smith
On Sun, 28 Jul 1996 Updated 3/05/99 same contact info, per Carlos CarlosG903@aol.com wrote: Dear Mr. Barker, I am the son of MSG(ret) Florentino Gonzales. My father served on the combat unit to engage North Korean units as part of Task Force Smith, commanded by Lt. Col. Brad Smith, on July 5, 1950. To date, what I know, my father was: one of two machine gunners assigned to the the Task Force drawn out of occupation duty stationed in Camp Woods, Japan, from the 24th Infantry Division, now mechanized. In the engagement that ensued, my father's machine gun assistant, was a kid from Ohio, named Vernon Anthony Wade, whom my father attempted to save, while the Force was being out-flanked and effectively over-runned after 7 hours of fighting with enemy forces. From what I have been able to collect, my father volunteered to cover the withdrawing forces. He was the sole surviving machine gunner. The other, I assume was taken out. Thinking of the size of the enemy force, in the thousands, compared to the hundreds in Task Force Smith and also outgunned and manned with in-experienced kids...I still find it a wonder that the Task Force was able to hold back the enemy for 7 hours. From what I been able to ascertain, from sparodic conversations with my Father, various books, and pieces of literature, my Father provided cover, tried to protect his assistant, Wade. In the process, a grenade was hauled over my Father's nest which landed at the slope behind my Father's position, and roll into the fox-hole where Wade had taken cover as instructed by my Father. Wade was killed. To Wade's misforture, his demise was not immediate. What resulted was my Father's position being eventually over-run, him taken captive, and spent the entire Korean War as a P.O.W. If you can obtain the May 11, 1953 issue of Life magazine, you will encounter a picture of my Dad, along with other POWs being paraded thru the streets of Seuol .he is in a row of three, under a banner, from left to right, consisting of a tall lanky white male, an injured Black man, and my Dad. At the time, it was believed that he was a KIA. After the war and release, my Father received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions. He later on graduated thru the ranks up to Master Sargent serving in various G-2 units across three regions, Europe, Vietnam, and Korea. I thank you for your time. Carlos Gonzales 2217 Presidents Corner, #506 Arlington, TX 76011 (817) 277-6564(H) (214) 603-7701(W)
EDGAR SAMUEL HEFFLEY
dear mr. barker, i am looking for information about my uncle private first class, edgar samuel heffley. i have already wrote you once but i have some more info, so i thought i'd write again. my uncle was in a tank battalion. first he was listed as mia, then he was listed as killed in action november 14, 1950. in early 1951 he was spotted in time magazine in a picture of pow's. a friend of his later told my grandmother he died in prison camp of malnutrition and was buried in a mass grave. he enlisted in chicago, il. believed to be 1949. thank you for your time and any help you can give me. sincerely, kelley heffley c/o tim kamp ee37038@goodnet.com Ed Note: the email address is no longer good 11/04/98 (more from KWP) HEFFLEY EDGAR S 16281465 Army Reserve Infantry MOS 04745 PVT-E2 COOK COUNTY IL DtCas 1950 07 12 YrBorn 1930 Unit 21 INF RGT, 24 INF DIV
Robert Villalva
From: Brian Villalva brian.villalva@hq.nasa.gov I'm looking for information on my late half-uncle Robert Villalva who perished in Korea in 1951. Bobby was in the Airborne and was awarded the Silver Star posthumously during the Korean Conflict. I'm trying to help my family get Bobby transferred from El Paso TX to Arlington National Cemetery. Thanks in advance, Brian Villalva ----from KWP---- Villalva, Robert C Svc# 19309998 Svc Army Brnch Infantry Rank PVT, E2 Home Coconino County, Az BirYr 1929 CasDt 5/20/51 KIA Unit 21 Inf Reg, 24 Inf Div
Carleton Thomas Phillips
From: viking rdr@roanoke.infi.net Any information available on Carlton Thomas Phillips. Wounded in action twice-Korean War. Two purple hearts.Deceased 1959. Please help.Possibly in 24th infintry. Service no. 33664299. Thanks, Becky Phillips Ray (daughter) ---from KWP------ Phillips, Carleton, nmn. He was wounded on April 16th and again on July 7th. Not unusual for the times. Most wounded were hustled directly back to fighting due to extreme shortages of men and material. -----more from viking---- Thanks for the imfo. We will proceed with your suggestion. One more thing,and I hate to trouble you. If you could find out the status and whereabouts of his best freind,Clarence Eason, 24th Infantry Division, 21st Inf Rgt. during Korean War period. Thanks Again, Becky Phillips
Pulaski, Va. Vets
You did a fine job on the home page for the Korea War Memorial. This was my first chance to review the homepage. We just returned from the Gathering at the Memorial July 27, 1996. The same crew of us from VFW Post 1184 returned for this event. Our photo that you took during the dedication is your image 1048.JPG, from left to right are 1)Dan Monroe 2)Andy Dickerson 3)Claude Newman and myself 4)William Manning. We have some photos that you may want of Senator Strom Thurman and Senator John Warner who gave speeches at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and at the memorial. You can reach me via this E-Mail or by telephone (540) 980-0901. Thanks again for a great job. Willam H. Manning, Sgt. 1st. Class 11th FA, 21st INF. REGT., 24th INF. DIV. Quad Media quadmedia@ns1.intrlink.com
Item Company 9/50 - 10/51
On Fri, 8 Nov 1996 MR JACK OBER wingjack@prodigy.com wrote: Very interested in contacting buddies from "I" Company, 21st Regiment, 24th Div, in Korea July 1950 through October 1951. Hope to find Ken Pierce, Harold Dissinger, Bill Stone, Tom Murphy, to name a few.
D Company
On Mon, 11 Nov 1996 Pete Moss cmoss@hsonline.net wrote: 521 Mutton Creek Dr. Seymour, IN 47274 812 523 3211 I served with the 24th div. 21st. reg. D Co. most of 1951 in Korea, and would like to hear from anyone that was in this co.This is good helpfull info keep up the good work.
Camp Mosier
On Fri, 27 Dec 1996 LMosier@aol.com wrote: 66 E. Stephen Dr. Newark, DE 19713 Telephone: 302-454-9431 I'm trying to find information on an Army Camp named after my uncle, Billy Mosier, in S. Korea. I would like my children to know something about his military service. He was KIA while serving as a medic with the 21 INF RGT, 24 INF DIV. There are no family members alive who can tell me anything, so any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank You --from KWP-- Billy died on Jan 03, 1951 Update: he was with the 168th Medical Battlion, located at Nam Bong Ni, which was later designated Camp Mosier.
Billy Mosier
On Sat, 25 Oct 1997 lroslund@skipjack.bluecrab.org wrote: Les Roslund 26329 Martingdale Lane Easton, Maryland 21601 Phone: (410) 763-8169 This has been a great help to me. Your records showed info on CPL BILLY MOSIER of 24th INF DIV. He was a cousin of mine. In Sep of 1997 several relatives visited his grave in Laurel-Bloomery Cemetery in Tennessee. But we know very little about his Service actions. His grave stone shows he received two DSC awards. We would love to know what for, and did he receive other awards. We also know that an army base in Korea, Camp Mosier, APO 96358 was named for him. Where was this, and how long was it open, and why was it named for him? If you have this information, or know where I should look for it, please let me know. And thanks for having this great project underway. ==== update==== UPDATE: On Wed, 12 Nov 1997 Updated 11 Aug 2001 smokefrombill@earthlink.net wrote: Les (with a copy to Ted Barker, The Korean War Project): The Casualty (Deceased) List for the 21st Inf indicates: Cpl Billy Mosier, RA13319670, was KIA on 3 Jan 51. There is a hand-written notation that he was a member of our Medical Company. On 31 Dec 50, the 21st was located north of Uijongbu (on the main road just north of Seoul) and dug-in just south of the 38th Parallel. The Chinese attacked before dawn on 1 Jan 51 in great numbers. We spent the next few days delaying, withdrawing, delaying, withdrawing. I can probably locate someone who served with Billy, but it will take some time. We have a 21st Inf Newsletter going out in December and I will post a notice asking that anyone who knew him contact you direct.
POW
On Thu, 19 Dec 1996 Tammi Warfield tammi.warfield@software.com wrote: I'm searching on behalf of my friend who lost her husband in Korea. His name is John Joseph Brockman, he was from Tarpon Springs, FL. She was notified on his death, but would like additional information for her family. We are trying to locate a copy of the "Tiger Survivor's list" that was referenced in the Jan 97 issue of Reader's Digest. Can you help us in locating this? You can reach me via e-mail, or fax Becky Bourg at 714-249-5378 through Jan 6. Thanks you in advance for any help you can provide. Tammi Warfield
James T. Thompson, Horatio, Ar
On Mon, 16 Dec 1996 ALLMYMONEY@aol.com wrote: Can you recommend where to search for information on POW's? My dad was on the cover of Life magazine, when he returned from Korea. If I am not mistaken, he was eighth worst wounded to return home. He spent several months in a VA hospital in Hot Springs, Ar. Any suggestions? He never said very much about his experience.Thought maybe I could find some of his old buddies. Thanks Alan Carnation ---from KWP---- Taken prisoner on Dec 07, 1950 and returned to Military Control, June 08 1953.
D Company
On Sat, 21 Dec 1996 Pierce "Pete" Moss wrote: 521 mutton creek dr seymour , in 47274 812 523 3211 Served with 24th div 21st reg d company 1951.
2nd Bn, H Co
On Tue, 28 Jan 1997 Alex Rosa ecrgnftr88@telis.org wrote: 612 wooklake dr Brea, Ca 92821 Telephone: 3106940771 I was with the 21st INF DIV, 2nd Bn, H Co, heavy 30 gunner. Served from Aug 50' until the end of the war. Also worked with an unknown unit, within the 24th and am currently trying to find that unit. Do you have a list of those unkown units to jog my memory? Thank you, Alex
Donald Smithson
On Tue, 04 Feb 1997 alex chou alex_chou@oxy.comwrote: Dear Mr. Barker, One of my friend is looking for some record regarding his uncle who died during the Korean War. His mother received a letter from the goverment but not enough information was provided. I've forwarded the information from the database to the family and they really appreciate the Korean War Project. But still, they are not certain about the actual date of death. How accurate is the date stated in the database? Name: Donald Smithson IDNO: 27516577 SVC: Army You can send eMail to alex_chou@oxy.com. Thank you for your assistance. from KWP The DoD list shows July 12, 1950 for cas date. The Dpt of Army list shows a DIE or Died in Camp of Dec 07, 1950 and a captured date of Nov 22, 1950.
24 Med TDY
On Tue, 25 Feb 1997 WSSMEAD@aol.com wrote: Was with Clearing Co.,24th Medical Bt. Went over on TDY with 21st Inf. Rg. Was also TDY to 5th RCT for a while, also with English Bn. and then with Clearing Co. supporting 19th and 21st. Received Combat Medic badge for service with 21st and 5 RCT. Bill See Also: 5th RCT and 24th Med Bn pages - ed
Able Company
On Thu, 6 Mar 97 Stephen Wagner steverwag@msn.comwrote: My name is Steve Wagner and I'm trying to help my father find a war buddy. This is all I know about the gentleman. Thomas R. Gulledge Rt. 3 Wardersboro, N.C. Korean War 24th Division 21st Regiment Able Co. Wounded Nov. 1950
Finding men
On Sun, 16 Mar 1997 Dave Vaughn vaughan@ncn.net wrote: 4513 470th St. Mallard, IA 50562 712-425-3393 My Father Sgt Thomas J. Vaughan served in the 24 Div 21 Reg, H company. Am looking for the adress of William Starkey, and the man I was named after David Zuniga or anyone else who remembers him. He has the names and adresses of some others that served with him. Now that he is retired he has time to find them and I would like to help him. Thanks in advance
Robert Bunnell
On Thu, 20 Mar 1997 Lance Bunnell leb@erinet.com wrote: Dear Mr. Barker, My uncle Robert Bunnell served in the 24th Inf Div. 21st Inf Reg. Korean War and died while he was a P.O.W. If you or your readers could provide any information about him (circumstances about his capture, death, or pictures) I would be extremely greatful. Thank you for your time in advance in this matter.
Co. K MIA
On Fri, 21 Mar 1997 Rose McKinley mckinleyrs@aol.com wrote: Thank you so much for the wonderful work you are doing.The McKinley Family will be eternally grateful if you can supply ANYTHING regarding: PVT Ralph H. McKinley ("H" stands for Herndon) U.S. Army RA 14342422 Company K 21st Infantry 24th Division Last Mail Addressed to: PVT Ralph H. McKinley Co. K 21st Inf Regt APO 24-I c/o Postmaster San Francisco, CA Dept. of Army letter dated 7/12/51 states in part, "Missing in action in Korea since 7/11/50 ... when enemy forces attacked Private McKinley's company positions on the left flank, forcing it to withdraw. This action occurred five miles south of Chochiwon, Korea. Unofficial information received in the Dept. of the Army indicates that your brother is a prisoner of war; however, its authenticity cannot be verified. Private McKinley has not been officially reported as a prisoner of war through the International Red Cross." See also:POW Camps
Heavy Mortar Co.
On Sat, 5 Apr 1997 Updated: 10/31/98 Thomas Flynn 1. vbxf65a@prodigy.com 2.Thomas Flynn Email address wrote: 251 BUTTONWOOD DRIVE KEY BISCAYNE , Fl 33149 Telephone:305-361-5023 Fax:305-361-7021 served in japan-24 div/21 regt/heavy mortar company, sent to korea 2nd july 1950. Very anxious to hear from any survivors of heavy mortar---as of this date, have only located two in addition to myself--also would like to learn of whereabouts of tatsuo yamamoto-kid from hawaii in heavy mortar in kumamoto, japan & korea. Let me know if you or your brother ever hear from Tatsuo Yamamoto, he and I were stationed in Kumomoto, Japan before Korea and we fought together in Korea. He was from Hawaii, his parents were Japanese and he taught me a lot of their language I live in the miami, florida area & would like to hear from anyone.
A Company
On Fri, 18 Apr 1997 Brodie Lee Mason tsturdivan@aol.com wrote: 1522 FARRINGTON ROAD Apex, NC 27502 (919)362-6613 Fax:(919)942-1119 I thought we had been forgotten. Keep up the good work. I am trying to find a man who served with me in the 24th Inf. Div., 21st Inf. Reg. A Company. I served from1950-1951. He was regular Army#13351204. His name was Arthur Matheny, Jr. He was a Corporal at the time. If anyone can help me locate him, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks. B.L.Mason, Jr.
July 12, 1950 Died in Camp
On Sat, 5 Apr 1997 Shewoman3@aol.com wrote: Dear Hal: My husband's uncle, Joseph C. Brown was a POW in the Korean War. His family was notified of his death but his body was never recovered. We have been attempting to locate information regarding this in the Korean War Project but have been unsuccessful. You can email me at: Shewoman3@aol.com
M Company
On Thu, 22 May 1997 "Robert L. logsdon" Email address wrote: I am looking aperson by the nams of Thadius (TED) Novobilski. He was in CO.M, 21st inf. Regt.,24th Div station in Japan ,at Kummomoto, Kyushu . A couple days after the Korean War broke out ,hewas sent in to combat. shortly after that he was captured and spent the duration as a POW. I have been trying to make coontact with him for years, but with no success. Can you point me into the right direction to locate him or to find out what ever happened. Thank you
Douglas H Haag
On Mon, 26 May 1997 Whit Fisher whitf@erols.com wrote: Hello. I'm looking for any information on my uncle, Douglas H. Haag. I have heard of some new document called "Johnson's List" that lists some confirmed deaths in a prison camp, but cannot find this document anywhere on the web. If anyone can help me locate this document, or happens to know anything regarding my uncle, I would really be very grateful. I'm wondering how to locate a woman who worked (at camp wood?) in Japan before the war started and was very close friends with my uncle. She came all the way to Kentucky to pay her respects after his disappearance. If she cared deeply for my uncle I would like her to know the information we have discovered about him. I hope it will bring her release as it has to us. At the time, her name was Grace Ijima (she may be married now). She was an American Citizen and was working for the Government at or near Camp Wood in Japan when the War started. Her home town was New York City. Here's some information that might be helpful: DOUGLAS H HAAG LASTNAME HAAG FIRSTNAME DOUGLAS H IDNO 2101071 SVC Army COMP National Guard BRNCH Infantry MOS 01542 RANK 1LT GRADE O2 HCODE 111 HOME JEFFERSON COUNTY ST KY CASDATE 19500712 CAS1 Died while missing, hostile This is really all I know. Please send a note to whitf@erols.com if you think you can help. Many thanks, Whit Fisher Additional msg On Tue, 23 Sep 1997 Updated 11 Aug 2001 Col. Bill Wyrick smokefrombill@earthlink.net wrote: Whit (with copy to T Barker): I'm glad someone responded to your request for information published in our 21st RCT Newsletter. I have nothing that indicates he was ever a POW. The area where Lt Haag was listed as MIA is just north of Chochiwon, South Korea. When we recovered that area in late September or early October 1950, we provided men to assist the graves registration teams in locating our fallen comrades. It is possible your uncle's body was recovered, could not be identified, and was interned as "Unknown". On the other hand, his body (and the others) may not have been located. I believe the information you received should be made available to the Army's Graves Registration people. Col. William E. Wyrick, Ret. 9 Northlake Road Columbia, SC 29223-5909 smokefrombill@earthlink.net Contd: Most of Lt. Haag's company was lost on 10 & 11 Jul 50, not the 12th. However, the morning reports were all botched up during those early days. I can be of great help with the map. I know where his company was located 7-11 July and where they reassembled on the 12th. Plus I have 1:50000 map sheets of that area. More from Whit: Oct 1997; Thanks to your guidance and a kind gentleman who reads the 21st IR newsletter, I've learned that my uncle was killed just a few days before he was reported as missing. This fellow soldier found his body in a shallow grave (along with several others) but as they were being overrun and were poorly prepared, the bodies were left behind and never recovered. However, the approximate location of the graves is known and I was sent a map with the area marked.
July 11, 50
On Mon, 2 Jun 1997 Mark Beecher bottomgun@iceinternet.com wrote: P.O. Box 1093 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 269-0789 fax: (541) 269-2089 I am looking for informatin surrounding the death of: Roscoe C. CAMPBELL Id# 06921064 MOS 01745 US Army - Reserve - Infantry Master Sergeant E8 From Carter County TN Killed 07/11/50 member of unit #21, Infantry Regement, 24th Infantry division I am requesting this information for the uncle of Roscoe Cambpell as he is not internet connected. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Additionally, anyone who knew Roscoe Campbell in Korea and could help shed some light on the circumstances of his death would also be appreciated.
L Company
On Tue, 10 Jun 1997 Updated: 14 May 2002 Jime Fine jimfine@lovecompany.org wrote: 7608 N 127th E Ave Owasso, OK 74055-7943 (918) 274-8444 I am the sec'y for Historical Committee L Company, 21st Inf. Regt. 24th Inf Div. 6/1/50 to 6/1/51. Love Company 21st Infantry '50 - '51 This link has is now @ Love Co
L Company
On Sun, 26 Oct 1997 Olin M. Hardy wrote: 2861 Thornridge Ln Atlanta, GA 30340 Was given your location by Jim Fine. Both members of L Company, 21st Inf Regt, 24th Inf Div 1950/51. Keep up the good work.
Item Company
On Tue, 29 Apr 1997 Kristen Ervin stars@aloha.net wrote: My grandfather served in Korea for a short period of time. He was taken as a POW and escaped. He served with the 21st Regiment, I believe. His name is Forest Kinsey. His birthdate is september 22, 1931. He is alive and well, living in washington state. If you believe that he could be of any assistance to you.....please let me know and I will contact him. He was assigned to the 21st Inf Regt, 24th Inf Div. Company I. 1949 He was transported, by Japanese ships to Camp Wood Kumamoto, Japan July 10th or 12th, 1950 His unit was ambushed 30 miles North or Teajon and he was taken as a POW. He states that there was a General Dean that was taken as a POW with him. Additionally, there was a cook from his unit (he does not remember the soldiers name) taken as a POW. He believes the rest were killed/ Other names that he remembers are serving with are; General Dean (he was a POW with my grandfather) Jack Armstrong Capt. Roundtree The following is additional information that I discovered from News Paper articles and some of the questions that have been brought to my mind. ** William Durant Smith - Also from the same area in Virginia, Enlisted April 1949 was classified MIA on July 10th. Was he in the same unit as my grandfather?? Was he taken as a POW also?? **John W. Barrett - also from Virginia, left 2 days later for Korea. Through the limited research I have done so far, I have found out that although my grandfather was taken as a POW in Korea, he was never classified as a POW with the Dept of the Army. He was only classified as MIA and therefore never received any awards, etc, for this tortured experience. Below you will find a list of the information that I have received so far, from my grandfather, news articles and so forth. Most of my grandfathers records were destroyed in the fire in St. Louis, MO. sincerely, Kristen Ervin
Sunchon Tunnel Massacre
On Tue, 10 Jun 1997 Updated 10/2/31/98 Ed Slater eslaate Email address wrote: Hi Ted and Hal MY NAME IS EDWARD N SLATER AND I AM A EX POW AND A GIMLET. I WENT TO KOREA WITH THE 21ST FROM JAPAN. I SURE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING ON THE SUNCHON DEATH MARCH AND THE SUNCHON TUNNEL MASSACRE I HAVE ANOTHER GUY FOR YOU FROM THE SUNCHON TUNNEL. HIS NAME IS V.W.JOHN. HIS LAST NAME IS JOHN. HE WAS WITH ME AT THE END OF THIS THING. HIS ADDRESS IS P.O.BOX.127 EAGLE LAKE, FL. 33839 DON:T TALK TO MUCH,BUT I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH HIM FOR A COULPE OF YEARS. SEE YA ED Go to Top
Reginald M Deas
On Mon, 30 Jun 1997 Lee Deas skorpio123@aol.com wrote: 1960 Kenwood Road Atlanta, Ga 30082 Fax: 770/437-9990 My Brother, PVT REGINALD M. DEAS RA 24623302, Company A, 21st Inf. Regt, was KIA in or around Yongsan-Myon So Kor on 8/15/50. He was WIA on 8/11/50, retd to DY on 8/13/50, & KIA on 8/15/50. Have been unable to obtain Morn Rpts for 8/15 to determine kind of action resulting in KIA. Any info of any kind appreciated. Lee Deas Skorpio123@aol.com.
Paul A. Myers
On Sun, 13 Jul 1997 James Myers rbechtol@fuse.net wrote: 695 Meadow Wood DR.#3 Covington, KY 41017 606-371-3836 fax: 606-371-6512 datein: 1950 dateout: 1952 I would like info on my father Paul A. Myers who in one picture is talking on a comm gear by a jeep with 24/21 stenciled on it. His army file number is xc17010396, with some info er52003340 and ar135-133pra3a. Looking for any info on where and who he was with. He never wrote family or told them anything except he was in foxhole for a long period of time.
POW Died in Camp
On Sun, 17 Aug 1997 Holly Johnson Email address wrote: 2112 Two Lakes Road Apt M3 Tampa, FL 33604 phone: (813)931-7133 I am looking for information on my uncle, Harry W. Johnson Jr. He was in the 21st Infantry, 24th Infantry Division, US Army Private First Class,Serial Number 15294683. Died while Prisoner of War on July 12, 1950. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1932. All I know about his time in Korea is that he came from Japan and was one of the first Divisions sent to Korea. My family was told by someone who was in the camp with him that he died there of malnutrition because he gave his food to the other men. He also told my family that my uncle saved his life by carrying him on the Death March. This is what I've been told about my uncle. I would like to learn more about him. If there is any one who can send me more information about him I would really appreciate it. Thank you if you can help me! Please write or call: Holly Johnson 2112 Two Lakes Road Apt M3 Tampa, Fl 33604 (813)931-7133
Camp 5 - 21st RCT
I'm trying to find out any information anyone may have on my great uncle, who was a POW during the Korean conflict and is presumed dead (his body was never returned). If anyone knew my uncle, as a friend or POW, PLEASE let me know. His info is: PVT Wilson, David HOR: Iowa Unit: 24th INF DIV. MIA: July, 1950 (may have been in Camp 5, rumored to have starved to death while held captive)Any info would be deeply appreciated. Allen Babcock Email Waianae, HI USA - Sunday, May 11, 1997 From KWP, per Sgt Johnson, died in Camp 5
POW
On Tue, 2 Sep 1997 Mary Ann Wade ditto1@cjnetworks.com wrote: Topeka, KS 785-271-5674 My brother. Private James E Schmollinger was captured on July 12, 1950 and died on the death march 11-2-1950. I was told that he was actually shot. My family has gotten so much information in the last six months and hopefully we will learn more as time goes on. Keep up the good work. From KWP Oct/15/97 My records show that he was with the 21st Infantry and died in camp, not sure which one at this time. Johnson's List confirms that he did die in camp on 11/02/50 and was with Item Company 21st RCT. Ted Barker MORE: On Thu, 30 Jul 1998 Mary Ann and Dan Email address wrote: Hi Ted, I Just found the new information on Jim. He was captured on July 12, 1950 and according to Johnson's List died on November 2, 1950. After talking to several people including Shorty, it has been determined that Jim was actually shot by the enemy as he was one of the men who was to weak to go any further. His home town is actually Platte City, Missouri which is in Platte County. This is just North of Kansas City, Missouri and my mother who is 89 years old still resides there. Jim was the second child in a family of seven children. He was the first son and my parents signed for him to enlist in the Army when he was 17 years old. There are four of us still living.
Item Company, 3rd Bn
On Thu, 16 Oct 1997 MR BURT LAWSON PYDZ76A@prodigy.com wrote: Dear Sir: I served with Co I from 51 to 52 was wounded 13 jul 51. Wounded Fri. July 13, 1951 north of the whachon reservoir. I have never been able to find any one From Co. I I would like to know if any one is interesting in having a reunion. I attended a reunion sometime ago with L company. I've seen only one Black there. If there is anyone around that have a roster I would appreciate if I could have a copy of it. As time passes I am growing forgetful of the men and times. I am new at the net and don't know how to find everything but I am working at it. Any Information would be appreciated. Cpl Burt Lawson Korea 1950 to 1952 Company I 3rd bn
From L Co
To: "estabrook" tigersurvivors@comcast.net From: Ralph Culbertson gimlet1150@earthlink.net Subject: We were that which others did not want to be. Date: Fri, 24 Oct 97 16:35:12 PDT Hi Shorty, I just came across the following which was written by T L Epton, a platoon leader of L Company, 21st Inf. He was also an ordained minister at the time and after Korea he took up his profession full time. He died a few years ago. The last line, I changed because I thought it to be Appropriate for our Korean POW buddies: ===== We were that which others did not want to be. We went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do. We asked nothing and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness should we fail. We have seen the face of terror, felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed the sweet taste of love. We have prayed, cried, pained, bled, and hoped. But most of all, we have lived times others would say were best forgtten. We say that we are proud of what we used to be. A POW in that Forgotten War (I am sure T L Epton won't mind me changing that last line which he wrote: A soldiern in Company "L" of the 21st Infantry.) ELI
George Company
On Tue, 11 Nov 1997 Dick Kass rsend@innet.com wrote: Hi Ted I was with 24 div. 21 regt. George co. We were mainly in Yang gu valley. I was assigned to Little Switch/Big Switch.Do you have any info on that? hope to here from soon, Best Regards Rich. Thanks, Dick :-)
Taps for Donald R. Smith
On Mon, 24 Nov 1997 Tigersurvivors@aol.com wrote: Sadly I report to you the passing of Donald R. Smith. He has been suffering for a few years now and finally he found peace this morning. Phenomonia (spelling) finally took his life. Donald R. Smith was a member of L Company 21st Infantry Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division and was captured on 11 July 1950. Cards etc can be sent to Betty Smith 2804 McComas Ave Baltimore MD 21222-2317. Donald Smith was originally from West Virginia. The last reunion he attended was Baltimore. Gone is our brother from this good earth to a better place where he is free. Remember us, down here we will catch up with you soon enough. Love, Freedom, & Peace Shorty & Marti the Tigers
Postscript for Don Smith
On Mon, 22 Dec 1997 Cfbernard Cfbernard@aol.com wrote: Thank you for the alert to the loss of Donald Smith. I will send a note to his sister, and to the "Love" Company association. Keep the faith, Carl Bernard L Company, 21st Infantry January 1950-February 1951 and ever since in my heart.
Looking For Lewis Tant
On Mon, 8 Dec 1997 Gary Waterkamp mizoujo@compuserve.com wrote: GARY WATERKAMP 70932 SHERMAN RD EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112-9122 Telephone 616-663-8611 Met you in Dallas. Have not had chance to access your Web Page until now. Am trying to locate my first foxhole buddy on Naktong River. His name is Lewis Tant, I think from Georgia. Last time I saw him was in January of 1951. If you have any information that will help me locate him, I would be most appreciative. I was transferred to Headquarters Platoon and later , because of bad feet, was assigned to drive the Company truck until I left Korea in September of 1951. Tant took my position as Assistant gunner on the 57 Recoilless Rifle. I located "Red" Painter, the gunner in Nebraska , but he does not know what became of Tant either. Gary.
K Company
On Fri, 19 Dec 1997 Charles Lake Indabear@aol.com wrote: 1022 Congress St. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Request any information about 24th Infantry - 21st Regiment Company K from November 1948 to November 1950.
Baker Co
On Tue, 06 Jan 98 Joe Agustoni nja@fhe.com wrote: I was in Baker Company, 21st Infantry, 24th Infantry Division at Camp Wood, Japan 1949 and flew to Korea on July 1, 1950 with Task Force Smith Group, July 5. There were 6 of us who were still there, and had our picture taken. I'm looking for anybody that knows about this picture. I hope to meet you at the reunion in Kentucky in 1998. You can also contact me by mail, Joseph Agustoni 12 Christine Avenue Stoneham, MA 02180 or by email to my daughter, naguston@fhe.com.
A Company
On Fri, 30 Jan 1998 Joseph Warren McCarter crazmomof3@aol.com wrote: 555 McCarter Trail Lexington, SC 29073 phone: (803) 957-5208 datein: August, 1950 dateout: Approx. November, 1951 My father, Joseph (Joe/Mack) Warren McCarter, is looking for members of 24th Division, 21st Regiment, 1st Battalion, "A" Company who served in Korea with him during the time between August, 1950 and the end of 1951. If you fit this profile, please call my father and speak with him. You can also e-mail me, Gail Rogers (daughter) at crazmomof3@aol.com and I will forward the message. He would love to hear from you ASAP. Thanks!!!
E Company
On Fri, 12 Dec 1997 Baumann281Email address wrote: Enjoy your web site very much.I joined Co.E 21st RCT sometime in Jan.as a reservist called back to duty.Wounded April 27th somewhere North of Seoul. I was known as Reverend or the Preacher.First fire fight was on a patrol to the Han river.We got trapped in a box canyon and had to fight our way out. Wonder if anyone out there remembers this? Reply to: Baumann281@aol.com.
L Co
On Wed, 4 Feb 1998 Debbie Hunt Email address wrote: Hello, My name is Debbie Hunt,My mother and uncle are tying to find out any information about there brother who served and lost his life in the Korean War. All we know is he was fatally wounded.He was in the 21st infantry Regient,24th Infantry Div. Love Co. His name is William (Billy) Dougan. If anyone knew him or has any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Debbie Hunt 3242 W.Shumaker Dr. Tucson Arizona 85741 E-mail J Hunt68chv@aol.com
HQ Demolitions
On Sat, 21 Feb 1998 Mike Harrington Email address wrote: DEAR SIRS: MY DAD WAS IN THE 24TH/ 21ST REG/ HQ DEMOLITIONS. HE ARRIVED IN KOREA APPROXIMATELY 09/51. HE MENTIONED TO ME ABOUT THE IRON TRINGLE AND SOMETHING ABOUT KUMSONG OR KUMSONG VALLEY. HIS NAME IS HARRINGTON,CURTIS LEON.HE WAS IN I MISSIPPI NATIONAL GAURD WHEN IT WAS CALLED OUT. I KNOW THAT HE WENT TO WISCONSIN FOR SOME OF HIS BASIC TRAINING. HE WON A BRONZE STAR. ANYWAY HE WAS PINNED DOWN BY A MORTAR ATTACK AND HIS FOXHOLE BUDDY NAMED FRANK W BANKS (Elmer J. Banks) WAS WOUNDED. HE CARRIED HIM BACK TO SAFETY AND STOPPED THE MASSIVE BLEEDING FROM THE BUTT AND STOMACH AREA UNTIL MEDICS EVACUATED HIM. HE NEVER HEARD FROM HIM AGAIN. MY DAD TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE ON A HILL NEXT TO BALDY. THEY CAME UNDER A MORTAR ATTACK WHILE BLOWING UP SOME AMMO OR SOMETHING. HE TURNED TO BANKS AND SAID LETS GET BACK TO SOME SHELL HOLES SOME WAY AWAY. HE WENT FIRST WHILE THERE WAS ANOTHER GUY NAMED GASTENEAU OUT OF NEW ORLEANS COVERED FOR THEM. WHEN HE GOT THERE A SHELL BLEW UP AND FRANK WAS CALLING FOR MY DAD. HE RAN BACK AND USED HIS FIRST AID KIT ON HIM. HE HAD 4 LARGE HOLES IN HIS BUT AND CROTCH AREA. SEEING THAT HE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH FIRST AID STUFF HE RAN BACK TO GASTENEAUGH TO GET HIS FIRST AID KIT. MY DAD IS HAUNTED TIL THIS DAY ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM. IF THEIR IS ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN GIVE ME THAT I CAN PASS ON IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPREAIATED. MY NAME I MIKE HARRINGTON AND WE LIVE IN DALLAS. I SAW ON ONE OF THE BULLITIN BOARDS THAT THERE IS A REUNION SOMETIME. PLEASE WRITE BACK IF THERE IS ANY MORE SEARCHING I CAN DO. THANKS MIKE HARRINGTON From KWPThe name is Elmer J. Banks and was evacuated and then returned to duty, Jan 30/1952
C Co WIA
On Tue, 24 Feb 1998 Francis Connor Email address wrote: 2113 lake village dr kingwood, tx 77339-3346 Telephone: 281 358 2087 C-co 21st inf. 48-51 TFS WIA 8-9-50
Hank Malik
On Mon, 9 Mar 1998 HANK MALIK Email address wrote: 2337 JANET ST RAPID CITY, SD 57702 phone: 605-341-6804 fax: 605-343-6072*51 datein: SEPT 51 dateout: FEB 52 cas: no comments: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TALK TO!
K Co
On Sat, 28 Mar 1998 Mel Buchan Email address wrote: Hi, I'm looking for any information on personel with "k" co between July 1949 and July 1950 . As you probaly know all our personal affects disappeared after we left for Korea. I would like to find someone who has a company picture taken sometime in 49 or 50. I would pay them to have a copy made. Any thing you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Mel Buchan Co. "K" 21st Inf July 1949 to July 1951
B Company
On Sun, 22 Mar 1998 ERNIE POWELL Email address wrote: dear sirs: first of all thanks a lot for all the hard work you doing, i have just got on the net. i was with the 24th div 19th regt Item Co. until being wounded oct 21-1951, then went to camp schimmelpfennig in sendai japan. rejoined 24th 21st regt b-co as plt sgt in camp schimmelpfennig then on to Kojedo,rotated oct 1953 stateside,discharged i think jan 1953 Ernie powell 1168 high st brandenburg ky 40108 502-422-2479
HQ Co 3rd Bn
On Sun, 5 Apr 1998 Henry Sosa Email address wrote: 28 Pleasant Drive Highland Mills, NY 10930 phone: 914 928 6127 fax: 914 928 2772 un_org: 24 div 3rd bn datein: 4/1/51 dateout: 6/52 Would like to hear from anyone that was in HQ co 3rd bn 21inf from 4/1/51 until the 21inf was shipped back to Japan
K Company - Chichowon
On Sat, 11 Apr 1998 Charles LakeEmail address wrote: Charles Lake 1022 Congress St. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 phone: 315-394-0240 21ST INF DIV COMPANY "K" datein: NOV. 1948 dateout: OCT. 1950 I was at Chichowon on July 11, 1950 and would like to receive the mourning reports for July 1, 1950 and July 11, 1950, and if possible, the mourning report on Oct. 19, 1950 as I was wounded on that date near North Korean capital. I would like to know if anyone knows the wherabouts of Donald Anderson, the mail clerk for company "L", and Richard Card, Gerald Fast, who were also with Company "K" in July 1950. Thank you in advance. I am presently a member of the 21st Infantry Regiment association.
Hq Co 24th SIG attached to 21IR
On Sun, 1 Mar 1998 "John J. Quinn" Email address wrote: 276 Temple hill Rd. Unit 1601 New Windsor, NY 12553 phone: 914-562-6358 datein: 3-24-49 dateout: 9-12-52 Served in Hq. Co. 24th Sig. Division in the "Kumgsong Valley" area in Korea from Oct 3,1951 to Feb 1952 and rotated back to Japan, replaced by 40th Sig. Division. Last assignment in Korea was with TDY Diamond Signal(VHF Station) attached to the 21st Reg. 24th Div. Needed 17 points to rotate with Division-got 16 for 4 months combat zone and 1 for going to Korea by boat. Spent 7 months in Japan and home for discharge Via "Last Air Drop" out of Fecom to the States. Hope some of the gang will read this and respond. One name I recall was "Jesus Oliver" who lived in the Philapines and took R&R there.Hope to hear from someone with a computer.
Task Force Smith
On Sun, 21 Jun 1998 McKenzie M. Small Email address wrote: Hello, my name is McKenzie M. Small, and I am helping my Brother in Law gather information about "Task Force Smith" (1950). His name is Donald E. Danson, CPL, 1950-51 Korean War Vet. Any and all info would be appreciated !!! McKenzie M. Small (msmall8685@aol.com)
Richard Salazar
On Fri, 13 Feb 1998 Ricard W. Salazar, Jr wrote: 4622 Meyer Way Carmichael, CA 95608-1144 Telephone: 916-967-3420 Fax: 916-967-3420 Comments: I really have not gotten into this page yet. My father was with Merrill's Mauraders in WWII, survived that then re-enlisted when Korea broke out. As best I have been able to research, he was with the 24 Infantry Divison when killed on 26 April 1951. I was 5 years old then and never had the occassion to know him. I look forward to further information on this page that may be availiable. Thanks, Richard W. Salazar, Sr.
Easy Co Former POW
On Sun, 10 May 1998 KWilli7473 Email address wrote: dear hal I would like for my father buds to know, that he is alive and well. he was in camp #3 kenneth williamson, New Hope PA. eazy co. 21st inf reg 24th inf div
Amos L. Scott
On Sat, 26 Dec 1998 Peggy Scott Email address wrote: I am looking for information concerning my first cousin PFC Amos L. Scott. He was in the 21 INF RGT 24 INF DIV. Date of Casulaty was 7/5/50 His IDNO: 13320110 Military Specialty: 04812. I know very little information about Amos death. He was nicknamed by his family "June". I want very much to find out all I can about what happend to him. If you have any information and know someone that maybe knew him please contact me at my e-mail address: DCSCOTT103@AOL. COM. I appreciate any help you can give me. Peggy Scott
3rd Bn Surgeon
On Thu, 4 Feb 1999 Capt George D. Webster M.D. Email address wrote: I was 3rd Bn Surgeon in the regiment between July 1st 1951 and Feb 1952 after return to Japan. I am trying to restore my memories and records of those months, and would like to correspond to anyone about people, events, or stories that would help flesh out those memories. I have some photographs of corpsmen and officers names and some vague localities. I would like to obtain additional details and would be glad to share with others. In particular, I am looking for the name and status of the Chaplain (RC) for the 21st Rgt during the period July 1951-Dec 1951. Capt George D. Webster M.D.
E Co
On Sun, 31 Jan 1999 jdpd Email address wrote: I served with the Army 21st Regiment,Easy Co.2nd Battlion 24 Division July 51-Febraury 52. I can't find information about the 24th. Our patch was the Taro Leaf and I thought the division shipped to Korea from Hawaii. Is this correct ? Is the 24th no longer in exsistance ? Thanks James L Dickens RA 19389234 38 Camino Valle, Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-466-3943
Wayne Meyers
Reply-To: "Paul Jackson" funfarmer@earthlink.net From: "Paul Jackson" JACKSONJR@prodigy.net Subject: Information on Wayne Meyers or other survivors. Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:14:52 -0800 Paul Jackson Jr. P.O. Box 142 Shelbyville, MI. 49344 E-Mail Address ; JACKSON JR @ prodigy.net I was the other G.I. with Meyers on the 10th of July 1950 near Chochowan Korea when we were attacked by friendly jet planes. I am looking for any info regarding Meyers or survivors. Please contact me at my P.O. Box or my E-Mail address.
Love Company, 21st Infantry Rgt 24th INF Div- US Army
Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 18:31:50 EDT From: Carl Bernard Email address Thank you very much for the Reverend Holmes' discussion for this Memorial Day. My own thoughts were written for "Love" Company, 21st Infantry. Please share with your friends. I'm not sure that I told you that I was in "K" Company from January 1950 to April 1950. And as we say to one another: keep the faith. Carl Bernard __________________________ "Love" Company, 21st Infantry, 30+18 (years) Afterwards. This "Love" affair began just 48 years ago for me, an infantry 2nd Lieutenant with four years enlisted time, part of it in the 7th Marines and the rest in the Army’s 82nd Airborne. "Love" Company was in Camp Wood, at Kumamoto on Kyushu in Japan. The remnants of this outfit and those who joined us in our first year in Korea just assembled in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for the 18th consecutive year. Our company commander began his service as a National Guardsman in the 36th Infantry Division ("T for Texas") in WWII. He was wounded twice with them; two of his brothers were also killed with this stand-out lot of soldiers. Almost 600 men went through "Love" Company during this first year. 102 were KIA, and more than 200 were wounded at least once. 38 of the 43 captured died in prison camp after we used up our ammunition to "hold at all costs" a meaningless bit of ground. The 20 of us at Myrtle Beach know, as one of us wrote, that: "War is an intensely personal thing. For the individual infantryman, war seldom extends more than a few yards. Because of this, rarely will two soldiers agree on what took place in a given battle or engagement, unless they were foxhole buddies. Much of what is recounted has to be taken with the knowledge that what you hear is not necessarily what you saw or felt at the time. What you hear is a part of the person telling his tale, part of his vision, part of his hearing, part of his thinking, yes even a part of his soul." Everything any of us say about what happened to us in the past is conditioned by, and must be heard with this reality. Example: it is certain that few of us knew the same old soldier (29!) who joined us on the Naktong as First Sergeant. He passed this year; my enclosed letter to his widow says what he was for me, by then the only original officer still about. (The other living one was in Tiger’s Camp.) As a parachutist, I had helped load the C-54s transporting the members of Task Force Smith, the battalion (-) from the 21st Infantry flown to Korea on July 1st, 1950 to stop the North Korean attack. LtC Brad Smith, said: "stay on the plane." We failed in this first mission for a variety of reasons, in large part because they were an overwhelming force of skilled, well trained and well equipped soldiers exploiting the momentum of their successes against poorly equipped South Koreans. (These Koreans’ "poor equipment," i.e., no armor, was to keep their President, Syngman Rhee, from attacking north to accomplish his cherished hope: reuniting the two Koreas.) The driving Army slogan of a few years ago, "No More Task Force Smiths" misleads people. Our problems as a fighting force in 1950 were not because we were diverted by our "occupation" duties. The entire Army in Japan was an under-trained, unorganized force of badly led men, whose inadequate equipment was missing and/or badly maintained. Personnel moved constantly in and out of various postings in Japan; and combat units live on people knowing and trusting (loving) one another. Knowing takes time; cohesion, a critical word in a soldier’s lexicon takes a lot of it. My platoon in TFS was my fourth in the Regiment in less than ten months. (After my three day walk away from the fight at Osan, I went directly back to "Love" company like a shot, and without authorization. Our splendid Texan commanding officer and all the other officers, and all the NCOs, but one--were killed or captured three days later with most of our outfit, following that obscene "hold at all costs" order given by our very ignorant chiefs.) Our Army is yet traumatized by the failure of its "occupation" troops from Japan to be a successful fighting force when they were deployed to Korea. This concern is characterized by the amount of time everyone pronounces it will take to "retrain" forces posted to OOTW (Operations Other Than War) missions before they can take on the usual role of combat soldiers. The concern itself is real; the rationale behind it is false, or at best questionable. My objection to its exaggerated place in our concerns is personal and based on reflection about my early experience in Korea. Our egregious failures were those of our unconscious high command. Our infantry anti-tank rocket had proved itself a failure to the 82nd Airborne on Sicily seven years earlier. General Gavin still the 82nd’s commander when I joined them in 1947 was burying parachutists with this piece of trash ground up in their bodies in 1943! (The tracks of a tank are a powerful psychological weapon for very good reasons.) The bazooka’s replacement was adequate, but was not in the hands of the troops. There were adequate tanks in the States; our division had the M-24 Chaffee, a light reconnaissance vehicle thought to be a tank by our innocent soldiers, fooled by its shape. Its’ outfit was even called the 78th Heavy Tank Battalion (emphasis added). Two of "Love’s" replacements came from this outfit after it was destroyed by North Koreans, unimpressed by the shape of its vehicles and the units "heavy" label. None of us will ever forget "Sleeping Bag Hill." Our seasoned and competent company bore the brunt of an attack by a Chinese Regiment, a central component of their "Fourth Offensive." We held the ground they regarded as crucial to take. Our cost was horrendous, properly characterized as "the second, final death of a rifle company," sadly ours. The 16 men KIA and the 65 WIA, many seriously, crippled the unit, according to those still on hand. Fortunately, our fight and that of the 23rd Regiment at Chipyong-ni helped make negotiations based on the ground held, more welcome to all concerned. Do not accept the myth that soldiers will fail in combat if they are assigned other duties beforehand. They will fail if the Army’s senior commanders are time-servers striving for promotion, who do not understand the responsibilities of their offices. Troop leaders properly guiding their subordinates and making them understand how peace keeping is done and why, will have an adequately cohesive force. They will be as able to fight well as one that has rigorously followed TRADOC’s various schedules. Leadership and unit cohesion are far more important for real fighters, and are not accomplished by simply following a prescribed training regime. In any case, today’s Army has OOTW to accommodate and it can be done. This includes learning to fight in cities, as the Marine Corps is now practicing. Do not buy the concerns of those dedicated to half-understood myths and ignorant of our Army’s actual history. Properly prepared peace-keepers can fight. All of us must insist on our forces preparing for the missions of today; these demand an understanding of who we are, how to fight and following the "art" of Sun Tsu: how to win without fighting. The proper relation to one another of soldiers in a fighting unit is in our Company’s name: Love. This emotion endures as our seance in Myrtle Beach illustrated once again. Our bond holds. It is what made us effective despite the enormous price many of us paid. Each of the "antiques" who were at Myrtle Beach is a witness to what "warrior" means, and how they are formed. We were all warriors during our time. "Love" Company’s fights, not all victorious, are an integral part of each of us; knowing one another is a just reward for our having "kept the faith." And much more love to each of you. Carl Bernard
21st Infantry Regiment
1999 and Earlier Legacy Files
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