Sumner J. Kubinak - (8213AU)
Ted
I'm hoping you can help me with some information. I'm doing research
on my family tree. I'm trying to find information about someone who
was a cousin to my grandfather. His name is Sumner John Kubinak and
he was declared MIA in Unsan Korea 11/26/1950.
That is all I know. Can you help?
Susan Kubinak, DVM
e-mail: Kubinak@aol.com
from the KWP
Sumner was assigned to the 8213nd AU, which became the 8th Army
Rangers later. He was from Richmond County, NY.
Kubinak, Sumner J
Svc# 12298594
Rank CPL E-4
CasDt 11-26-50
BirYr 1931
MIA
----more from Susan----
Ted
I found more info on my relative that was MIA in Korea, Sumner John
Kubinak. Didn't know if you'd be interested but thought I would
share. He was awarded the Bronze Star with the V device June 10,
1952 and the Purple Heart Jan 4, 1954. He was also promoted to
Sergeant. Apparently he was transferred to Japan in 49 to attend
the Ord Small Arms School.
Do you have any idea what that is? This info is on this background
material for his Bronze Star. He was scheduled for return July 21,
1950. The Korean action started in June and he was sent to Korea
with the Ord Small Arms Dept.
At the front lines he joined the 8th Army Ranger Company. Apparently
there were involved in a takeover of a hill. "In their sixth
assault, the hostile force gathered its entire strength and launched
a tremendous attack in an attempt to dislodge the friendly troops
from the hill.
Because of the overwhelming numbers of the enemy, instructions were
received by the company to withdraw. As his comrades fell back,
Corporal KUBINAK steadfastly remained in his position in order to
provide covering fire and, when last seen, was still pouring fire
into the ranks of the onrushing enemy with deadly precision..."
That was on his section II AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL. Do you
know much about the 8th Army Ranger Company?
I got these papers copied and sent to me by his nephew and namesake,
Sumner Pearce Kubinak.
Susan Kubinak, DVM
Finding Buddies
On Mon, 12 Jan 1998
Merle Simpson Email address wrote:
Hello... I'm looking for anyone assigned to the 8th Army Ranger
Company aka 8213 Company. We were the first Army Rangers in
Korea: assigned August 1950, disbanded in March 1951.
After disbanding, assigned to LOVE Company of the 27th Infantry. I
was a MSGT. Need to hear from someone out there that I might have
served with.
Merle Simpson.
Info needed
On Wed, 4 Nov 1998
tbird Email address wrote:
Sir,
I am trying to find out some information about my father. He said he
served in the 8th ranger co. attached to the 24th division. However, I
can find little information about this unit.
His name is Francis Bernard Lapointe and served in Korea between
1950 and 1951. If you can help with any info it would be appreciated.
Martin Lapointe email: Lapoinm@TCG.com
Advance Party
On Sat, 8 Aug 1998
Ralph Cromer Email address wrote:
un_num: 8213 8th Army Ranger Company
datein: 1950 dateout: 1951
comments: I served in the Korean War with the 8th Army Rangers. I am
still trying to find James A. Hannah. Hannah and I were the Advance
party for the 8th Army Ranger Company, arriving in Korea in August 10,
1950 as special operations for 8th Army G3 Col. John H. McGee.
After the Ranger Company was deactivated, I continued to operate
missions for 8th Army G3 under the command of Col. McGee. If anyone has
any helpful information, contact me at fox1@dnet.net.
Merel Casner
On Tue, 30 Mar 1999
Nelson C. Lauver Email address wrote:
who knew my old friend merel casner? i told his story in my first
audio book "the american storyteller" he was an eighth army ranger in
korea.
merel was an eight army ranger. we was on the hill that was so badly
over run by chinese. merel was shot in the head execution style but
still managed to escape and live into his sixties. his grave marker
reads "first rangers in korea". i will look at his marker to see if it
says anything further than "eight army." i told his story in my audio
book "the american storyteller, 19 true stories" and it seems to be the
story that all my listeners like best.
the story (mission complete) can be heard on my web site
www.theamericanstoryteller.com
i'd like to here from anyone who knew nelson c. lauver
the american storyteller
James Hannah
On Thu, 11 Feb 1999
"Green, Chelsea A" Email address wrote:
Mr. Barker,
I am a 15 year old student at Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School in Rabun
Gap Georgia. My father was in the Korean War and was in the 8th Army
Ranger Infantry. I am desperatly searching for an old war buddy of his.
James Hannah faught with him in the Korean War. I am doing a sophomore
research project on the 8th Army Ranger Inafantry. Finding James Hannah
would be a great finishing touch on my project and it would also help
give my father some closure. My father's name is Ralph Cromer. I have
tried a people search and it did not give me any information. Please, I
am asking for any help I can get.
Thank you very much,
Chelsea Ann Cromer
My e-mail address is chelsea365@excite.com
2nd Platoon
On Mon, 6 Jul 1998
"D. Tiemeyer" Email address wrote:
phone: 616-667-2665
fax: (616) 820-0854
comments:
My father was a charter member of the 8th Ranger Infantry Co (Airborne),
2nd platoon, during the Korean War.
His name is William (Bill) P. Tiemeyer. The information I have so far is
that he was wounded in April 1951 on hill #628. Can you supply me more
information on him, his unit and what oporations they may have been a
part of?
Many thanks.
Dan
Chorwan Valley
On Tue, 21 Sep 1999
Clifforrd J Shorts Email address wrote:
I'm an x-Ranger from Korea and I was trying to find anything on the
Rangers and was unable to. Do you have anything?
I was with the 8 airborne ranger co. I was was a replacement in 1951.
I joint the co. in the Chor Wan valley. We were bivwacked along the Han
River. Also we were attached to the 6th Tank Batt. of the 24th
Division.
Cliff Shorts
Robert W. Black
On Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Dave Teich Email address wrote:
Hal, In checking the units that were attached to the 24th Infantry
Division, you show the 8th Army Ranger Company. This is incorrect. They
were attached to 8th Army Headquarters. The 8th Ranger Company Airborne
was attached to the 24th Infantry Division.
I know because I was the Tank Platoon Leader with Co. "C", 6th Tank Bn.
that rescued them from hill 625 in April 1951. I'm also trying to get
contact with Col. Ranger Robert W. Black, he was in the unit at
that time. Do you have his e-mail address?
Dave Teich
