Tropic Lightning In Korea

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Entry Name	Last Message
M ALCORN	June 22, 2019
DONNA WALTHALL	April 25, 2015
KATHY ALLEN	January 14, 2015
STEVIE NIMMO	June 17, 2010
DAUGHTER OF POW EMBERY	January 12, 2008
RANDY FLEMING	January 8, 2008
BECKY CHILDERS	December 22, 2007

Entry: 11385

TROPIC LIGHTNING IN KOREA

M ALCORN wrote on June 22, 2019

Houston TX

Comments:

We are looking for more information for my mother-in-law and the rest of our
family. My father-in-law served in Korea. Like others stated on this page,
he didn't talk much about his experiences there. Information is difficult to
come by due to many records being destroyed in a fire. We know that he was in
the 65th (Engineering), and he was wounded. Pictures show the men wearing the
Tropic Lightening patch. In one picture, he was standing next to a sign. The
lettering is barely legible, but appears to read, K&S Co 65th Eng. Any
information would be appreciated.

Entry: 9261

TROPIC LIGHTNING IN KOREA

DONNA WALTHALL wrote on April 25, 2015

The Colony Tx

Comments:

My dad was from Murphysboro, Illinois and was a sergeant in
the army and in the Tropic Lightning division in Korea. He
does have some black and white pictures while he was there,
but like others, didn't talk about it. He was on the front
line for 18 of the 21 months he was in the army. I would
love to know anything about his time in Korea and anyone who
knew him. My dad passed away in 1998 from a rare, incurable
cancer. My mom has his military things. He also had an Oak
leaf bar pin and was a sharp shooter. Is there anyone who
was there with him or knows anything about this time?

Entry: 9171

TROPIC LIGHTNING IN KOREA

KATHY ALLEN wrote on January 14, 2015

Indian Trail NC

Comments:

Believe this is the group my Dad was in during Korea. He
never talked about the war with me (either because I was
very young and/or he didn't want too). He passed when I was
only 15 so I never got the chance to find out more. His
name was Walter Mallard from Jackson Springs, NC (came out
of Fort Jackson in SC). The only contact we know of and
stay in touch with is one of his army buddies (Bill Coop out
of CA). If anyone has any info, please let me know. Thank you!

Entry: 7498

TROPIC LIGHTNING IN KOREA

STEVIE NIMMO wrote on June 17, 2010

Comments:

Tropic Thunder Caught my eye. My Grandpa was telling me he was in the 25th infentry, and he was showing me the Tropic Lighting book that kind of reminds me of a year book. It was pretty intresting. But I was wondering if any one possible knew Orvle Lee Goff? If you do please contact me. Thank you.

Entry: 6936

TROPIC LIGHTNING IN KOREA

DAUGHTER OF POW EMBERY wrote on January 12, 2008

Comments:

Does any know if this unit has a reunion coming up this year?
I would like to attend.

Entry: 6923

TROPIC LIGHTNING IN KOREA

RANDY FLEMING wrote on January 8, 2008

Comments:

my father was also in the 14th reg 25 inf, I am also looking for a roster, and mash units assoiated with the 14inf. if anyone could help, please e-mail me at mm2fleming@yahoo.com

Entry: 6907

TROPIC LIGHTNING IN KOREA

BECKY CHILDERS wrote on December 22, 2007

Comments:

Hi!

Last week I picked up a book called, Tropic Lightning in Korea - its full of roster sheets and unit history. I bought it because my Dad was in the 65th Engineer Combat Battalion (Duane DK Morgan)in 1950 and 1951.

What is nice about it, is that it does list rosters for all units in the 25th Infantry, it looks like for 1953, so if you need your unit roster sheets, email me and I will be happy to scan the sheet and send you a copy (email or by mail), for those of you that were in 1950, 1951 and 1952, there is still some nice history about the units and I will do the same if you would like to have some information.

Also remember if you were exposed to the cold - and are having some problems, especially you guys from 1950 and 1951, contact me for some information regarding cold injury.

Take care and thank you for your service to our country!

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