Agent Orange In Korea 1967

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Entry: 9297

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THOMAS RIP VANWINKLE wrote on October 15, 2024

Wood River NE

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Having agent orange like symptoms need to know if anyone that served 66-67 at camp
Parris has had neuropathy ,asthma COPD or a
ange nt disease. That stuff the Catoosa sprayed that killed weeds around
hootches was agent orange but they V.A, admits it was in the area but I HAVE been
rejected twice need letters from anyone else who was there in 1967 with problems
agent orange
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Entry: 9194

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BETH HECHT wrote on January 15, 2024

Okanogan WA

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Looking for anyone from the 516th Lt. Equip. Maintenance Company, 8th Army, who
served in Korea in 1968 - 1969. My husband, Jim Hecht, MOS 35L20, passed away
from lung cancer in 2022. His first AO presumptive disease, ischemic heart
disease, was diagnosed and treated in 2003.

Ever since then, I've been trying to find out if his duties ever took him to the
DMZ to repair helicopter communications equipment. I've heard that it was not
uncommon for technicians to go to the DMZ to make repairs in the field. His
primary location was ASCOM.

Here are the guys who served with him in 1968 with the same MOS:

FRANCIS BALL
MERVON BANCROFT
RAYMOND BENJAMIN
JOHN BESSETTE
KEITH BONER
LLOYD CLARK
ARNOLD COLLINS
FLOYD DAVIS
MARVIN ELLIS
ALBERT FARRAS
LEONARD GREER
JAMES HECHT
TONY JONES
GEORGE KOSTLECKY
ANDRE LESZCYKOWSKI
MICHAEL McALILEY
JERRY McCARTY
DAVID McCARTNEY
FRANCIS PEOPLES
LARRY PILKINS
CLIFTON PORTIER
MYRON SCHROEDER
GALE SCIFRES
STEVEN SINOFSKY
FLOYD SMITH
JAMES THREATY

If anybody knows any of these gentlemen, please ask them to contact me.

Thanks!

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Entry: 9187

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DEAN SEYMOUR wrote on December 23, 2023

Olympia WA

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I was stationed at Camp Liberty Bell DMZ 1979-1980

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Entry: 9182

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JACKIE THOMPSON wrote on December 7, 2023

Kennesaw GA

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Was there in 66-67 Camp McIntyre BtryA 1/40 Atry Looking for my Btry commander
Lt Lane . He wad in Vietnam in 68

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Entry: 9154

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GENE MUNDY wrote on September 25, 2023

Covington VA

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I am currently helping a family member with his VA claim for exposure to Agent
Orange while assigned to HHB 7th BN (Hawk) 5th Artillery in late 1967 at tac sites
along the DMZ. Site Golden 4 is one location he's mentioned and there are others.
He's suffering from one of the recognized illnesses associated with exposure.
Obviously, it was a long time ago and his memory and a few photos only can help so
much. Is there anyone else here who was there at a similar time/location who
would like to correspond with me to share information?

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Entry: 9145

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RICHARD RENZI wrote on September 6, 2023

Momence IL

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I was stationed at Camp Casey 7th Infantry Division and advanced camp pan Moon
John in 1967 and 8

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Entry: 9131

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LYNDA ROWELL-NEAL wrote on August 14, 2023

Fort Collins CO

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I am applying for Widow's benefits as my husband passed away in July 2003 from
Colon Cancer. He served in the Vietnam Era in Korea from 1966-1967. I believe
it was until April 21, 1967. He got Stage 3 Hodgkin's Disease in 1974 and also
Thymomia in 1976. He had two heart attacks in 1984 and ended up with Colon
Cancer in 1997. He served at the Headquarters of the 21st Direct Support Group
in Korea. He saw evidence of Agent Orange during the time he was in Korea. Our
son recently found a picture of my late husband walking near a truck carrying
barrels of what we feel is Agent Orange which I have in my possession. Before
my husband passed, he filed for benefits and was denied. After finding and
seeing the picture of the truck carrying the barrels, I am filing for Widow's
benefits and on his behalf since he was quite certain Agent Orange was being
used in Korea before September 1967!

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Entry: 9123

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CHESTER BEATTY wrote on July 28, 2023

Lusby MD

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On DMZ 67-68

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Entry: 9062

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HARRY ADAMCZAK wrote on April 4, 2023

canton MI

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Served in the 7th Division, 13th Combat Engineers Battalion
Station at Camp Kaiser from Dec 66 to Dec 67

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Entry: 9056

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JOHN SIMONETTI wrote on March 25, 2023

wellsburg WV

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I WAS IN CAMP CASEY IN NOV. 1966 AND PART OF 1967 IN HHC, MAXIMUM SECURITY AREA
(MSA) AS A TOWER GUARD UNTILL JULY 1967 AND WENT TO CAMP KAISER AND DROVE A JEEP
FOR A CAPTAIN IN S1&S2 UNTILL APRIL OF 1968.

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Entry: 9055

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JOHN SIMONETTI wrote on March 24, 2023

wellsburg WV

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I WAS IN CAMP CASEY FOR 8 MONTHS NOV. TIL JULY 1966 TO JULY 1967 AND THEN WENT TO
CAMP KAISER TILL APRIL 1968.

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Entry: 9020

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JOHN PAYNE wrote on February 4, 2023

Hueytown AL

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I was Camp Santa Barbara 1968 2nd of the 76th artillery Bravo battery

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Entry: 8969

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FRANK (HILLBILLY) STAMPER wrote on November 14, 2022

Salem VA

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If you served at Camp Coursen in Korea with 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry in 1966 -
1967 and are receiving benefits please let me know.
Thanks so much.....

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Entry: 8968

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FRANK STAMPER wrote on November 14, 2022

Salem VA

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Does anyone out there have any proof that agent orange was sprayed at or near Camp
Coursen in Korea in the 1960's?

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Entry: 8944

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FREDDIE MULLINS wrote on October 17, 2022

VA - Wise VA

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Was stationed in Korea at the DMZ June 1966 to July 1967.There was no vegetation
around the compound,also the compound south of Freedom Bridge.
All information September 1967 was the first use of AO. I have the symptoms,
coronary artery disease. congestive heart failure,chronic kidney
disease,neuropathy, prostate problems, thyroid problems. can't believe sept.1967
was the first use of AO. Anyone in the same situation, as I am?

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Entry: 8863

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GORDON GRIFFITH wrote on March 25, 2022

Lebanon ME

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Was in Seoul Korea 67-69. Looking for anyone in Army that may remember me.

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Entry: 8857

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DAVE YATES wrote on March 15, 2022

San Antonio FL

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Medic dmz tdy August -september 1967 in minefields . Have congestive heart
failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension, thyroid desease, prostate problems,
stage three kidney failure. Got tired of
fighting va ripped all correspondents up They can go to
hell.

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Entry: 8714

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JOHN PLUMMER wrote on November 6, 2020

Ridgeway VA

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Hi there,
I was wondering if you had found any proof of Agent Orange prior to September
67? My dad, John Plummer, was on the DMZ from February 1966-April 1967. C
Battery/5th Battalion/38th Artillery. I believe he was at camp Summerall, but
he has a hard time remembering. I have a picture of him "guarding the gate".
He has had colon cancer, bladder cancer, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, as well as
other health issues. Thank you for your service!

Kind Regards,
Amber Roland

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Entry: 8673

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DONALD SHELTON wrote on October 1, 2020

Jacksonville FL

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Was there also ionized radiation in rock quaries on the DMZ? I know there wad
agent orange.

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Entry: 8525

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JOHN PLUMMER wrote on January 28, 2020

RIDGEWAY VA

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I was at the DMZ from February 66 to March 67. 2d Infantry Division
(Indianhead). I've had Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma, Bladder & Colon Cancer, and
asthma all believed to be related to AO.

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Entry: 8202

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ANGEL ORTIZ-COLON wrote on June 8, 2019

New York NY

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Camp Casey DMZ August 1967 to August 1968.
Agent Orange claim denied twice by VA. Recently diagnosed with prostate
cancer. NEED HELP......

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Entry: 8024

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DENNIS PHILLIPS wrote on April 8, 2019

50707 IA

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I was stationed on missile sites in s Korea for 13 months ,starting in DEC
1965 ,, the compound was on top of the mountain and was sprayed completely
around the base and down the mountain several times ,we could smell the
chemicals strongly .. I believe it was agent orange.. Anybody else serve
on those sites ? Dennis

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Entry: 7936

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DAVID VEINOTTE wrote on February 23, 2019

Hudson MA

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I was stationed at Camp Stanley Korea with the 633 LE Company as my
permanent site in 1967-68. I spent 5 months May - Oct TDY at Cp. Liberty
Bell as a Grader operator smoothing the roads in the IMJIN sector. I am 10%
for Chronic Bronchitis diagnosed in 1969. I would like to find out for sure
if AO was used prior to May 1, 1968 in Korea as well as in Germany. I
believe it was as I was there and saw the effects. Being a grader man, while
not on the DMZ, I also grader all the dirt roads in and around 2nd and 7th
division areas. I was also stationed at Kelley Barracks in Darmstadt,
Germany and spent time at Grafenwoehr in 1968-69. Any info would be useful
as I have a number of effects listed for AO.
David Veinotte

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Entry: 7900

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STEVE HARBERT wrote on February 1, 2019

Roseburg OR

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I have a post here dated Jan 24 19. If anyone served at kunsan around 67 68.
Please email me I was assigned to the 6175 apron. Tks steve

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Entry: 7883

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DARRELL REITZEL wrote on January 28, 2019

Sherrills Ford NC

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I was stationed at along the North - South Korean border, from
January. 1968 to March 1969. The VA acknowledged my area was sprayed with the
chemical “ Agent Orange” enough to qualify for VA healthcare, but not enough
to cause my Type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart condition that resulted a massive
heart attack and open heart surgery. The heart condition was caused by
diabetes and high blood pressure. I also have little memory of a 35+ year
period of 1974-2014. I do not remember exactly where I was. We were on a
mountain guarding the border?? Anyone have any info?

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Entry: 7866

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STEVE HARBERT wrote on January 24, 2019

Roseburg OR

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I served at kunsan afb from Jan 67. To Feb 68. I was an air police cop and
observed a chemical agent being sprayed onto. Brush and tall grass around the
perimeter of the base where needed. My duties put me in direct contact whith
this chemical. I now have auto immune disorder and and a heart problems as
well. But the va comp won't admit they used chemicals at kunsan just at the
Dmz

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Entry: 7863

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FRANK SIRCHIA wrote on January 21, 2019

Coos Bay OR

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Served Nov. 66 to Nov. 67 7 miles from the DMZ, the area was very sparse and
partially defoliated. Where the Veterans get the April 1, 1968 date is
crazy. You could see for along ways as vegetation was only about a foot
high. I have been fighting alot of the diseases listed for AO.

The old ways of the Veterans Administration are a
changing. Thus, we now have an opportunity to amend the VA
Final Rule on Agent Orange in the Korean Demilitarized Zone
(DMZ) from the past Secretary designated benefits dates of
1 April '68 to 31 August '71 to the statutory window of
September 1, 1967 through August 31, 1971.
However, the only way to bring about positive change
is through our political system. If we fail to take up
activism we fail period. I'm tired of being sick and I'm
sure you are too.

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Entry: 7859

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JOHN BRYANT wrote on January 19, 2019

Tarrant AL

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There are so many vets on this site looking for help with Chemical Herbicide
claims. Is there someone that can produce documents/pictures of the shipping
in/storage/transportation of herbicides prior to April 1, 1968. Thanks

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Entry: 7839

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CHERYL SMITH wrote on December 29, 2018

Staunton IL

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My husband suffers from agent orange. He has hypertension,prostate cancer,and
diabetes 2. He was denied 5 times. He was on the dmz. 2nd. Eng. On imjin
river. Some how the Gov. Lost all his medical records. But we have a picture
of him having a cast on his leg next to a jeep in korea.looking for any body
that can remember him in the year 1967 to mar. 1968. James a. Smith (smitty]

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Entry: 7813

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MILLIE PETRELLA wrote on December 18, 2018

Girard OH

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My first husband Dwight Brown was in South Korea from 1968 through 1969. He
had some sort of Postal job with a unit from the 8th army. He left the army in
1970. Less than year after his return he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's
lymphoma. He died about a year later. I did not know that agent orange was
used in South Korea. It always seemed strange that a young man with no history
of cancer could come down with this terrible disease. I cannot find out if he
was ever at the DMZ. Could someone help me ?

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Entry: 7804

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JOHNNY UPRIGHT wrote on December 12, 2018

Kannapolis NC

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Msa,camp colbern,69/70, dog handler,patrolled the buffer zones and bunkers

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Entry: 7763

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MICHELE LAURENCE wrote on October 24, 2018

coos OR

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My father passed abt 2 years ago. He had COPD and claimed it was from a.o.
He served at I believe camp casey 8/69-10/70
1st bn 72nd armor Eighth army.
His name was Robert Laurence "Bob"
Never did file a claim.

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Entry: 7673

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DAWN CHRISTIAN wrote on September 19, 2018

Madisonville KY

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My husband served in Korea at the DMZ. He applied for and was denied benefits
of Agent Orange. There was even a taped deposition with the federal VA, which
stated he had to find someone else, who served at that time ,who was also
exposed to Agent Orange. He was there from latter 1967-March 68. He had
diabetes, heart disease and kidney failure. He passed in 2009.

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Entry: 7647

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JOSE CRUZ wrote on September 5, 2018

Kissimmee FL

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I was listed in Korea in red cloud from 1968on till 1969
I’ve been denied twice I have diabetes type 2 Kidney disease arthritis
neuropathy on legs and arms I also have a heart condition and sleep apnea and
tinnitus.
And still cannot get benefits

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Entry: 7610

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GREGORY ASHER wrote on August 14, 2018

LAKE ELSINORE CA

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I am looking for anyone that was in Korea when these herbicides were
sprayed. I served at Camp Casey in 1975-77 and I have a lot of problems that
are associated with the affects of exposure to agent orange. But because I
was there after 1971 I do not qualify, but we were never told that these
herbicides were used in these areas and I don't believe that they just go
away. I have been trying to find reports that talks about the long term
effects that they have on the environment. I spent a lot of time in the
villages eating the foods prepared and also doing other things that I will
not mention as most soldiers did. But if I had known of exposure I would
never had eaten or partake in the things we did while stationed there. If
someone knows of the affects please let me know. I have now been diagnosed
with renal cancer and castlemens disease.

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Entry: 7467

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JANELLE PORTER wrote on April 3, 2018

Chino Valley Arizona

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My husband passed away Dec. 21, 2016 and I've been trying
for the widow's pension due to his illnesses that were
related to military herbicides. Heart attack at very early
age, unknown lung problems, diabetes 2, neuropathy of the
legs and feet. He was in Camp Casey where he witnessed
them spraying herbicides on the outer perimeter of the camp
and there was no foliage anywhere for quite a long
distance. The camp was also bare of foliage. Have
pictures of a desolate looking landscape. Been turned down
for the pension but I'm going to take it to Senator John
McCain. The evidence points to military using herbicides
as early as 1965 both in Viet Nam and Korea. My husband
was there from January, 1965 to January 1967. This is an
atrocity of the highest level. I'm facing living on the
streets due to income being cut less than half after
husband's death. Bombard Senator McCain with letters. I'm
also going to contact the news media, both papers and News
stations.

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Entry: 7424

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GEORGE TWITTY wrote on January 31, 2018

Clearwater Florids

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I was in camp casey Korea and sprayed
ground foliage but don't remember the
color of the barrel's. We had to remove
clothing and wash and spray something over
ourselves later. MP's helped spray each
other. This was the end of 1967 and Jan
1968. I have multiple areas of severe
nerve damage and my right hand is called a
drop hand and I can't lift it. I had
blogger cancer

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Entry: 7393

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RANDY CLARK wrote on December 21, 2017

Rockville MD

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I served from January 1967 to March 1968 at Camp Kaiser
1/17 Company C and now I suffer with Diabetes 2 and Heart
Disease and filed a claim with the Vet admin. I was told
that AO was not used until April 1st 1968 in our area, so
my claim was denied. I left on March 27, 1968 so I missed
the cut off by 3 days (BS). I remembered the Rocks
spraying stuff in the fields that we patrolled and during
my 13 months I was in the field for a total of nine months
two or three weeks at a time. I don't know what they were
spraying but it was strange there was no foliage. I do
have picture around Camp Kaiser showing it was barren.
What we need to prove someone actually worked with the
ROCK's and if the South Korean government recognize that
their Soldiers were infected and when.

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Entry: 7380

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ROGER (BARRY) GOLDBERG wrote on December 9, 2017

Goshen NY

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I've run across this official law, which could be of value.

38 C.F.R. §3.307 Presumptive service connection for chronic,
tropical or prisoner-of-war related disease, or disease
associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents;
wartime and service on or after January 1, 1947

It is suggested that those filing claims or appeals say
something like: "While I was in Korea I was exposed to
tactical grade herbicides and pesticides and other toxic war
materials." Do NOT say you were exposed, specifically, to AO.

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Entry: 7361

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ALFRED KNOWLTON wrote on November 11, 2017

Brunswick Georgia

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I was stationed in Camp Colburn 7/1/69 to 7/1/70. I went there with the
group that trained as Packet 2/69. I was assigned as a guard in what was
called the MSA platoon. We were assigned to guard the MSA area. I was
sent to Camp Red Cloud to their security forces school.

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Entry: 7324

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EDUARDO BENAVIDEZ wrote on October 10, 2017

Las Cruces New Mexico

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I served at Camp Rice 2nd Infantry June 1966to July1967 I
spent a month in the hospital over there .I was at 44th
Surgical Hospital. They treated me for virus disease of lymph
glands and spleen. I still have pain on my side all the time.I
have ringing in the ears also.The VA says I am not eligible
for any compensation because I have insurance and Medicare. I
think I have a bit of agent orange.I used to go to Pamunjon
Camp Casey and other posts to work on telephones.I don't even
get a ID card to get Veteran discount's. You have to be
homeless to get any help here in New Mexico.

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Entry: 7302

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JOHN BOST wrote on August 28, 2017

Greenville Sc

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I have various skin deseases ,that I contracted in67-68 while at camp
casey. I was with honest john rocket unit. I have had a claim in n for 12
years on my hearing , which is almost gone. They have turned me down
about 4or5 times. I did receive hearing aids about two years ago. Anybody
out there from my company, would love to hear from you.telephone number
864-2331732. 8649151443.

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Entry: 7283

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RALPH COLE wrote on August 4, 2017

Gary Indiana

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Stationed in south Korea from September 1967 until June
of1969 I was assigned to camp peglee. Our maintenance group
would go near DMZ to bore scope tube on big guns also for
inspections,radios vrc47s and field phones.We were attached
to I Core a artillery battery.My home base was in Uijeongbu
south Korea

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CONNIE WHITMORE wrote on July 24, 2017

Bloomingdale OH

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My husband, Joseph Whitmore suffered from several of the
illnesses caused by exposure to herbicides. He died a
horrible death. He was stationed at Camp Casey from
January 1967 to December 1967. I would appreciate help on
his claim. The claim has been denied 3 times. Thank you,
Connie Whitmore

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Entry: 7265

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BOB MONAHAN wrote on July 11, 2017

Abington MA

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I spent 6 months in 67-68 up on the DMZ with co "C" 76th
Engineers. We were part of the advance group that actually
built the camp and then worked on the roads and bridges in
the DMZ and JSA. I have Type II Diabetes, Hypertension,
Psoriatic Arthritis, Prostate problems etc. However I can
find no way of getting documentation that Co "C" (and parts
of Co "A") 76th Engineers were up there, even though we were
attacked and lost 4 dead and 28 wounded! How do we get the
proof that we were there and actually digging up the DMZ at
the time? Has anyone already actually obtained the proof? Is
there anyone taking point on this that we can contact? Any
information will be appreciated. Thanks

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LOUIS HARP wrote on June 27, 2017

madison TENNESSEE

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Posting for my father in law Louis Harp who was at
camp Casey and liberty bell. He needs a buddy
letter of anyone possibly remembering serving with
him in 1966-67. He was there during the incident
where our guys were shot at during a supposed
cease fire in which there were casualties.

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RE HUSBAND WILLIAM (HIS WIFE BARBARA) JOHNSON wrote on June 13, 2017

seminole Florida

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My husband passed 1999 lymphoma biopsied as agent
orange but va stated agent orange not sprayed until 1968
he was in korea 1966 to aug 1967.. So denying any
benefits to me and his family.. I think it was Camp
Stanley? Or camp stanton? If anyone remembers him or
from his camp. I would appreciate an email. Thank you.
Bill suffered for 16 yrs chemo and experimental treatments
at the end took him. Va doesnt want to approve
anything!!!!

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RAY SCHWARZ wrote on June 1, 2017

Boulder Creek California

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Served at Camp Kaiser (1967-1968)and have peripheral neuropathy.
Trying to file a claim with VA and I don't have much info to
give them. I was in C Company 1/17th.
Why isn't just my location and date served enough for a claim?

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DAVID OHMART wrote on April 28, 2017

Cortaro Arizona

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I was at Camp Kaiser from 67 to 69 1st Battle 17 Inf Compan C
We did DMZ guard duty several times We also were in the field
during the Pueblo taking Also remember stuff being sprayed
around the camp We walked were that stuff was sprayed I have
had prostate cancer have been treated twice in 2008 an 2016
Iam still in treatment for 2 years with hormones
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE HEll IS GOING ON
Anyone from that time can contact me Thanks

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MICHAEL HANCOCK wrote on April 18, 2017

Lincoln Park MI

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I guarded the spraying A.O. on the DMZ in 1967 medical
records History of exposure AO.

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DONALD SCHENCK wrote on March 27, 2017

Bowie TX

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I served in 1Bn 72nd Armor from Jan
67-Jul 68. I was in one of the first
Imjin Scout graduates in early 67. C
Company made a number of searchlight
trips in the DMZ, as well as many
SCOSI assignments on the Imjin River.
I am still trying to get benefits for
agent orange exposure and hostile fire
pay.

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Entry: 7182

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JOHN BOST wrote on March 26, 2017

Greenville South carolina

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I was in s korea at camp casey, in67-68 and have a lot of skin problems for
the last 40 years and have always thought that it as from agent orange. I
have a identical twin brother who has never had anything like what I
have.they also stored agent orange at camp casey I did see results of
agent orange on the voila heat the dmx

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ROGER wrote on February 6, 2017

Roanoke Va

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If you were in Korea on or before 1967 , please contact .
I think Agent Orange was used over much of Korea long
before the date the VA gives

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WILLIAM (BILL) GARFIELD wrote on February 1, 2017

Houston Texas

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I was at Camp Kaiser from Jan '67 until Mar '68 at HHC 1st Bde 7th div.
worked in commo & bunked in the hooch with all the comm ctr guys. Our
shop was the only place I know of that was able to service the teletype
gear. I've got prostate cancer but can't get into the VA, some BS about
having too much $ in savings. I guess vets are expected to be penniless.
Suggestions welcomed.

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DAVID SOMERVILLE wrote on April 28, 2016

Howell Michigan

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I was at camp Kaiser 67-68, Was a switchboard operator at
the the main como building. I have AO for my heart (triple
by-pass. Also in Vietnam 70-71. Don't know witch country I
was in to get AO, maybe both. I am 100% rated from VA since
2010.


anyone That I served with please get in touch! like to hear
from you.

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Entry: 6970

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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RICHARD LAPOINT wrote on March 5, 2016

Ilion NY

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Hi i served in korea 67-68 and was stationed in small
compound south of dmz i was 335th maintenance batt-with a
rock army unit and artillery unit. i had prostate cancer in
1999 and had it removed but thought i got cancer from
factory i worked not knowing angent orange was used in
korea-if somebody can help me with knowledge of this thank
you

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Entry: 6948

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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HAROLD COVINGTON wrote on January 19, 2016

Huntersville NC

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I served in Korea Apr or May 1967 to Oct 1968 at the 7X ITO
(ISD compound). As part of my duties I traveled about the
the whole 7th Division wide spread as well as to the DMZ. I
was actually on foot at the DMZ on occasion. There is no
doubt in my mind that I was exposed to agent orange and who
knows how many or what other agents that were used then.
I now have and have had for some time several complications
such as : type 2 diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy, restless legs,
and retinopathy. Examined by VA DR. at a VA clinic and
diagnosed as such.
If there are any others that were stationed at or around
Camp Casey (TONG DU CHON)along that same time frame I would
love to hear from you.

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Entry: 6942

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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CLIFFORD BECK wrote on January 6, 2016

Altoona Pennsylvania

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i have to make some corections on my last post i was in B co
then trancfered to B co i remmber 1 sgt Hannah our mail runner
was John Morehade he was from Bedford Pa. my platoon Sgt was
sgt. Steel i did guard duty for the first time with a guy
named Reid i think he was from Pittsburgh i got to Korea with
an Esposito from NY Carr i think he was from Mass.and also
with a guy that went to C co. his name was McClain

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Entry: 6941

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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CLIFFORD BECK wrote on January 6, 2016

Altoona Pennsylvania

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i was in Korea in 67 and 68 iwas in Aco 76eng bt for about 5
mounths because of asthma i was tranceferd to Bco while i
was in Aco i remember doing alot of road work and
construction work we built a bridge where i almost drownd
putting sand bages under it to keep it from washing away
someone caught me before i got washed away i dont remember
where i was most of the time i was 17 and did pay attention
to much to my serounding i know all the compounds had names
i dont now what Aco 76 eng was
i know it was south of camp casie the 2nd inf
i wasnt in Bco when they were attacted but i remember it
well also other events like the jeep that was bloown up and
when there were north koreain caught befoer they had a
chance to do the same to Aco.there were tanks always getting
stuck in the rice patty and the helicopter flying around all
the time but that was near 50 yr. ago i have a few pictures
and a year book looking for anyone the remember me contact
me please

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Entry: 6876

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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MELVIN SMITH wrote on September 14, 2015

randallstown maryland

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i served in korea 1967-1968 stationed at camp red cloud
finance clerk went to DMZ after U.S. PUEBLO was captured
jan. 1968 to do finance issues. Put in claim for agent
orange.

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Entry: 6866

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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TOM DUNLEAVY wrote on August 1, 2015

Philadelphia Pa.

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5/67-8/68. Prostate cancer, went through two sets, of radiation
Our main base, was south of the imjim, guarded every other week.
Cold, hot, and stinky.
2/9 mechanized inf.
Spent six months in Pamujon, sweeping the dmz.
Hello, to anyone
I may have known.

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Entry: 6835

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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BRYAN VERGIN wrote on June 3, 2015

Phillips Wi

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I served at Camp Colbern in 71-72, I remember the perimeter
of the MSA being hand sprayed with something to kill the
weeds, At the time we assumed it was agent orange??
It was done by the KATUSA's so we never saw the containers
it came in.

I was a Sergeant Missile Crewman. We had 5 war heads in
the bunker inside the MSA. I'm pretty sure they were not
spraying with roundup herbicide.

My guess the military will never admit to using agent
orange, At that time nobody really knew the ill effects of
the stuff, so nobody cared.

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Entry: 6817

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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KEN GREEN wrote on April 29, 2015

Indianapolis In

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Korea Nov 66 to March 68. Signal Batalion. A battery 7 th battalion 2 nd
Artillary. I worked at a hawk missile battery. I have all of the diseases that
are listed for Agent Orange but I have been refused benifits twice. Anyone
with information about a seven deuce would be appreciated,

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Entry: 6768

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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TED BARKER wrote on March 5, 2015

Dallas TX

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DMZ Vets, read the news article and especially the DMZ
section:

http://www.veteranjournal.com/agent-orange-lawsuit/

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Entry: 6747

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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GREG SPULECKI wrote on February 3, 2015

Los Angeles CA

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I served in Korea APRIL 1967 - MAY 1968

CAMP KAISER

2ND SQUADRON 10 CALVARY

I am looking for Elbert Hicks (orig. from Washington DC)

I was exposed to agent orange and may be experiencing
sypmtoms of exposure.

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Entry: 6744

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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DOUGLAS PALMER wrote on January 25, 2015

Mora New Mexicoa

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Hello dmz veterans my man is Doug Palmer I was with
a Co of the 76 engineer bn we were tdy to 2 ND division
at a quarry north of 2ND engineer later we went camp
liberty bell near camp Casey building the compound
pouring concrete pads motor pool and the quarry site
were I worked on a shovel front crane also ended up
dynamiting in quarry and what ever else
Was needed . I and LT Jesus ybarra went with
An infantry Jeep driver to the first op on the right from
camp Casey I had mia military dynamite blasting caps
and a
Ten cap detonator arriving t the bunker I knew things
were different I had to low crawl in front of the bunker
and set charges on two old wooden shacks while I was
crawling and testing and looking around all the
vegetation was dead setting the gages off blowing the
shacks .As we were driven back we waived at five
soldiers on another Jeep when we got to the road an
explosin was heard later being told by lt ybarra that
three of the men were killed and two two wounded I saw
the two wounded at the 44 th Sims medical near 2BS
engineer bn. I have type two diabetes and nueoprathy
also ptsd,l
Crawled thru agent orange the summer of 1967 .I was
pretty sure that the dates of agent orange weren't
correct I am going to put in acclaim with agent orange
thanks to Web site I can start now .I just learned how to
use the internet .

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Entry: 6741

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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JAMES CHELLEW wrote on January 24, 2015

Chesapeake VA

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I was at Camp Page 1967-1968. We supported the missle
sites. I have been told that Agent Orange & jet fuel were
stored and burried at Camp Page. I have not been able to
find proof of that. If I could it may help me start a
claim as I suffer from diabetes (no other in my family have
had this). Also, blood clots, blood pressure. I did stay
on camp but did perform guard duty on there.

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Entry: 6721

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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WILLARD JOHNSON wrote on December 19, 2014

Clovis California

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The old ways of the Veterans Administration are a
changing. Thus, we now have an opportunity to amend the VA
Final Rule on Agent Orange in the Korean Demilitarized Zone
(DMZ) from the past Secretary designated benefits dates of
1 April '68 to 31 August '71 to the statutory window of
September 1, 1967 through August 31, 1971.
However, the only way to bring about positive change
is through our political system. If we fail to take up
activism we fail period. I'm tired of being sick and I'm
sure you are too.
An active count of veterans who served in the Republic
of Korea from September 1, 1967 through March 31, 1968 and
after August 31, 1971 who have Agent Orange symptoms should
be mandated by Congress.
We can accomplish this by positive action on our
part. And, we owe it to our families.

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Entry: 6666

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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BRAD RYBCZYNSKI wrote on August 10, 2014

Lake View NY

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My father, Julian Rybczynski, was stationed with the 9th
Infantry, 2nd Division on the Korean DMZ during 1967 - 68.
He was an Imjin Scout. He was 19 years old and from
Buffalo, NY. I am curious to see if anyone here served with
my father. I will be happy to share additional information
should anyone have served with him. Thank you to each and
everyone of you who served our nation on the DMZ. I know
what you faced there. Regardless of who knows the strain
you were under and combat you endured, you are all my
heroes. Thank you and welcome home.

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Entry: 6653

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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TED BARKER wrote on July 18, 2014

Dallas TX

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Important news from Steve House, Camp Carroll, SK

Judges Surprise Ruling On Veterans Exposure to Toxic
Chemicals On U.S. Military Base Called...

Link to story: http://tinyurl.com/l8qewg7

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Entry: 6577

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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DALLAS SNELL wrote on January 22, 2014

Ennis Mt

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Important Info. Please read
The Veteran was assigned to
the 30th Ordinance between January 1968 and April 1968. From
April 1968 to January 1969, the Veteran was assigned to the
7th Battalion (Hawk), 5th Artillery Division. His MOS
(military occupational specialty) was radar repairman on the
Hawk Missile System. The 1968 history submitted by
the 38th Artillery Brigade showed that the 7th Battalion,
5th
Artillery was still at those sites (with the headquarters
element at Camp Page in South Korea, which was 6.2 miles
from
the DMZ). Further, JSRRC noted that military records showed
that herbicides were used in Korea between 1967 and 1969
along the southern boundary of the DMZ and that Agent Orange
was used from April to August 1968. Entitlement to service
connection for peripheral neuropathy,
claimed as due to herbicide exposure, is allowed.

http://www.allthingsnow.com/day/government/shared/32633319/h
ttp-www-va-gov-vetapp09-files1-0907527-txt

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Entry: 6573

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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JIM THURMOND wrote on January 15, 2014

Tulsa OK

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Arived Dec 66, Bat HQ 1/38 2ID. Bat Clerk. Trans CoB E5. Others, Reddish,
Espenshade, Shad, Cpt Padilla, Lt Pujals, Sgt E8 Garrahy. Shotgunned for new
Col with Espenshade several months. Got new XO, he had to be Maj Burns
brother. Trans south Jan 68 for 3 days with unit then stateside.

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Entry: 6440

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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JACKIE MARTIN wrote on June 5, 2013

Seattle Washington

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Looking for the name of my company. I served between
1967- 1969 in the Korean Military Zone furthest north of
the DMZ. Any help would be much appreciated.

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Entry: 6280

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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FLOYD SAMPSON wrote on August 29, 2012

tustin ca

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Agent Orange applied with hand sprayers by South Korean
laborers on the hills around our compound at Camp Wentzel
in 1967. I smelled it day and night. And the vegetation
died. This all occurred right after NKA's attacked 2/23
inf in July of 1967, blowing arms room off its concrete
floor. 2nd Bn Engineers had already been having it applied
in DMZ to kill vegetation when building the new fence along
MDL. It was also used in the rice paddies to keep
vegetation dead to eliminate cover for NKA infiltrators and
assault teams. These were not happy times. That crap was
used everywhere I went. It was a really sickening smell.
My friend from Co. B 1/38th inf. 3rd Brigade, 2ID, waded
thru it on patrol and it penetrated his fatigues and stayed
on his clothes all night in the field, and on his boots
even after returning to base camp. No new boots were
issued as a result of the contaminations. Army never gave
any consideration to the men that served in the Zone
walking and living in that crap. Well I am here to tell
you it was 1967 when use of it began. Just because the
idiots of the command are unable to document it is not
surprising, when one looks at the way the way the Army was
run then from the bottom to the top. Not much in the way
of records is kept for anything. I read Bolingers book and
he is upside down and backwards in his reporting. He
missed so much because he knew so little. Most of what
happened in the zone stayed in the zone. I think that is
where Las Vegas got the slogan. I did read a few articles
in the Stars and Stripes at the Rec Centers a few times
after contact incidents occurred, but most of it never made
the paper. It was all suppressed. Record keeping was so
bad that at one time I went to the fuel depot to get gas
for my jeep and the barrel was labeled wrong. I ended up
with diesel fuel in my 4 cyl jeep fuel tank. It worked but
it ran like crap. Had to drain gas tank and refilled with
gas. Lucky it ran afterwards. I believe there are enough
blogs on the 2ida.org site and the imjin.com site to prove
that Agent Orange use was not a fallacy in 1967 Korea DMZ.

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Entry: 6279

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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WILLIAM ESTELL wrote on August 26, 2012

saint pete FL

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injim scout 1/23 inf, 1967-68

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Entry: 6278

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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WILLIAM ( BILL ) ESTELL wrote on August 26, 2012

SAINT PETERSBURG Florida

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on the DMZ july 67 oct 68 1/23 inf, injim scout

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Entry: 5936

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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BILL RAYMAN wrote on June 10, 2011

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was at camp howard in 1968 and 1969 at nike site. any agent orange there.

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Entry: 5924

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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TED BARKER wrote on May 27, 2011

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Korean civilian worker dug deep trench where chemicals buried, 1972

http://tinyurl.com/3jtcq3q

May 27/28 Korean officials test water Camp Carroll and Korean boys had witnessed huge trench and late night burial of chemical drums:
http://tinyurl.com/3fcvgmj

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Entry: 5923

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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TED BARKER wrote on May 23, 2011

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http://blogs.wsj.com/korearealtime/2011/05/23/military-probes-agent-orange-claims/?mod=google_news_blog#

Just in, alerted by Dave Apperson. Wall Street Journal about burying chemicals in late 70's. Pass along. Also Google for CNN and others.

Ted

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Entry: 5543

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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JAMES SEIBERT wrote on June 15, 2008

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There is a document on the V.A. website stating they are giving credit for chrildren of agent orange causing spina bifida starting from Sept.1.1967, even if you do not have chrildren with spina bifida. They still say agent orange was sprayed as of that date! I called spina bifida"s toll free and they confirmed that credit is given starting Sept 1,1967---CHECK IT OUT!

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Entry: 5531

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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ZEKE BLOXSOM wrote on May 1, 2008

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My husband service in Korea from 1967-1969 and was stationed
at Camp Colburn. I trying to find anyone who serviced with him or remambers him there. For the VA claim of course. He survived Cancer cause by Agent Orange. So we have to prove he was there SUCKS. There was also of a spring flood that I'm trying to find info on.. The computer age doesn't make it easy. His name is Donald Bloxsom.

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Entry: 5459

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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TED BARKER wrote on December 29, 2007

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We have now created an AO Registry. This is similar to our Looking For pages. The more information you post to include name, address, email, phone, the better.

A desrciption of where you were posted, activities, any claims, status, of claims, and symptoms is suggested.

http://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/dmz/agent_orange_registry.htm

Keep posting to this BBS thread and other BBS AO threads.

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Entry: 5447

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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TED BARKER wrote on November 14, 2007

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I will be posting both documents and links over the next few days. Doing a radio show this evening on DMZ era vets and symptoms of AO or other rainbow toxins.

Our Google Maps will soon show the actual camps from which men who are at risk performed patrols or were static.

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Entry: 2165

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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JOHNNY SMITH JR wrote on November 18, 2005

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I was in korea from 1967 to 1969 I am trying to file a claim to in south carolina. I am in Mt.Pleasant SC.Unit 38th Artillery Brigade (AD) Camp Howard Korean (AADCP#1)

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Entry: 607

AGENT ORANGE IN KOREA 1967

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JACK PICCIOLO wrote on February 17, 2005

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I am trying to help Mike Jedwabny from SC. , a vet
who served with HHB 7/17th FA in March 1967 to July
1967. The 17th was attached to the 2nd ID. He was
radio operator in the Commo section. He is trying to
file a claim in South Carolina, but the VA has lost his
records pertaining to the Korean tour. I am looking for
any help and information on the spraying in the DMZ
in the 60's. I will give his address and phone number
if you email for the information.

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