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Entry: 9369

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RAMON ORTIZ wrote on March 11, 2025

Lakeshore FL

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I served at the DMZ Korea Camp Hovey near the village of To-ko-Ri. I served as a
light weapons infantryman from August 1965 to May 1966. I did a lots of visits to
the parallel 38 and Camp Casey. I am suffering from prostate cancer and others
conditions.

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Entry: 9367

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MYRON BATTLES wrote on March 9, 2025

Pawnee City NE

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I was stationed at Camp Rose, south of the DMZ from Nov '63 to Feb '65. I was in
HHC in the 15th armor and supported our M48 tanks via 5 ton trucks hauling 90mm
rounds. Suffering from prostate cancer.

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LARRY MARCUM wrote on March 1, 2025

paintsville KY

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I was stationed at RC#3 1966&67.I was a scout and guard dog handler.

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Entry: 9198

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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: 9155

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ROBERT COON wrote on September 26, 2023

Astoria OR

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I served with the 51st Signal Bn. A Company at Pililaau, Uijonbu Korea around 70-
71. I was a Motor Message and was exposed to Agent Orange. I now suffer from 3 of
the side effects and have all the feelings in my legs. If anyone has any
information that could help with my case with the VA, I would greatly appreciate
anything.
Thank you for your help.

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Entry: 9143

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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 a pan Moon Jam with the
United Nations command in 1967 and 1968.

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Entry: 9103

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STEVEN BISON wrote on June 16, 2023

TONOPAH AZ

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1968 6/12 FA St Barbra Drove To Camp Casy daily for condiments lots of field time
north of camp QRF was called out a lot to fight fires in the night started by rhe
ROK Army we spent weeks at the range OP i was a field wireman and security guard

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Entry: 9084

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JAMES BOBBITT wrote on May 12, 2023

New Boston TX

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Camp Casey Korea 6/30/ 69 to 8/30/70. I was with HHC & Band 7th Inf Div. I was the
driver for the S4 Logistics Officer and had to take him to all 7th Inf Div units
on the DMZ at least once a month to furnish latest 8th Army guidance and see if
they had all supplies etc they needed. Had several red alerts that required us to
get all field gear, weapons, ammo etc and convoy to designated location in the
field and set up camp and prepare for hostile enemy action. May last a few days or
more. Had field problem that required similar action as an alert. Trips to DMZ
required wearing flak jacket, steel pot, taking weapon, ammo, and using DMZ rules.
Trips to DMZ were dirt trails with a lot of foliage that was being treat with
herbacides to provide less cover for enemy attack.

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Entry: 9076

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CINDY WALTER wrote on April 28, 2023

Murfreesboro TN

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My name is Cindy Walter and I volunteer for Code of Vets. We have a Veteran who
was stationed near the DMZ 65-66 and we need your help

Anyone stationed at Camp Casey, have seen individual “sprayers”(backpack) and
teams in trucks, anything about the “slickey boys” and the Turks, and any info
on extreme rain and flooding that resulted in deaths

Please email me if you have any information

Thank you all for your Service

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Entry: 9053

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SCOTT VINCENT wrote on March 22, 2023

Kennesaw GA

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From Pusan to DMZ in '86, 65th Combat Engineer Battlion, 25th ID, under Major
General Claude Kicklighter. Prostate cancer, migraines, sp. needs child, and more.

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Entry: 9049

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MICHAEL GORNY wrote on March 21, 2023

Stuart FL

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Camp Rice 702 Maintenance A Company 09/1968-9/1970
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Crossed river on many occasions on inspection team.
My job was inspecting vehicles crawling under them looking for leaks and checking
log books. Looking for anyone that might remember 702nd maintenance team coming to
their unit for pre CMI inspection late 1968 thru late 1970 please respond.

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Entry: 9048

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CHARLIE CLAYTOR wrote on March 20, 2023

Cadillac MI

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I served two tours in south Korea in the 60s. At HQ troop 10th cav. Camp Kasey.
1962 to 63. Not far from the dmz. Then again in 1965-66 at Camp Coiner in Souel.
At 304th sig. 181st photo. My duty's at both places have had me on or near the
DMZ on more occasions than I can recall. At camp Kasey I was a tank gunner, We
were back and forth along DMZ on patrol , camped there in winter and summer. And
I remember the lack vegetation seemed strange then.
I have been at Pan mon jam a number of times covering so called "peace talks".
Then again all the way to the center to photograph a number of MDL signs that
the north Koreans set afire to. A dispute over them being in the wrong place.
At any rate I don't have any claims with VA as yet, but now I am wondering if I
was exposed to AO as early as 1962. They have remover cancer from my skin 3
times now. I know that the linden solution that they added while laundering
everything was a strong cocktail. It ate the finish off our guitars
Where it touched our clothing.

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Entry: 9029

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LINDA SQUIRES wrote on February 18, 2023

Birmingham AL

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Anyone serve in Army at Camp Ames in 1964 or 1965?

Please email me if you were there during that period.

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Entry: 9022

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HENRY SCOTT wrote on February 11, 2023

Milledgeville GA

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I was stationed at Casey and keiser in 1963 and 1964 now have Parkinson's.

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Entry: 9018

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JOSEPH ZIELINSKI wrote on February 1, 2023

Clay MI

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I was stationed at Camp Ros e 1st 72nd Armor Company A from Dec 1966 thru Dec
1967. During my tour of duty our company would go every 6 weeks to the armor
driving range near the DMZ for a period of a week. When we first start going
there we would stay in our tents from the tanks . in the middle of my tour at
the driving range we started clearing the area fo approx 20 ac of vegatation to
make a more permanent camping area for large tents that would sleep a whole
platoon.
During that time vegatation killer was spread thru much of the area I belive it
was AO but could never prove it.
When I made a claim to the VA i was told no AO was used before April 1968.
and now as I have read these cooments I believe it was used long before that
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Entry: 9011

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JOHN SIMONETTI wrote on January 24, 2023

wellsburg WV

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I was in korea late 1966 all of 1967 and part of 1968, I was in camp casey
+ also in camp kaiser.

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Entry: 9006

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MARION FORD wrote on January 18, 2023

Wichita KS

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Hi, Looking to see if anyone was stationed with the Tiger Marines up on the DMZ. I
was in Korea from December of 1965 to June of 1967. I remember walking in
vegetation that was black that had been sprayed with some kind of herbicide. I
have Parkinson's and Prostate cancer that has been diagnosed as being related to
Agent Orange. The VA is saying tgat I wasn't there when the chemical was sprayed.
I was hoping someone else is having the same problems. I was stationed at Camp
Santa Barbara.
Also the barracks being heated with diesel fuel.
Sgt.Marion R. Ford

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Entry: 8985

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ANTHONY NAPODANO wrote on December 6, 2022

Smithtown NY

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Hi Vets,
It's really said to see how many of my fellow Vets from the 1960's Korea, are
having trouble proving they existed in 1967 and 1968.
My name is, Anthony Napodano (Tony) to those who know me. I arrived in Kimpo Air
Force Base, August 13, 1967. I was assigned to A Battery, 6Th Battalion, 12th
Artillery.

Im in the process of applying for an agent orange disability. I've gone through
the medical interview with no problems. They except my medical History, as
possibly being caused by agent orange. This is we're my problems began.

Problem #1 I can't remember the name of my Camp/Compound I was assigned to. for
13 months. No one at the VA can help my find a connection between my unit and a
camp where I was assigned while I was in Korea.

Problem #2 Can anyone remember the Peublo incident? When the North Koreans
captured the USS Peuble a US intelligence ship in international waters off the
coast of North Korea.
During that takeover, myself and many other soldiers from other camps were
temporarily assigned guard duty along the DMZ. Because it was temporary, No
orders were created to change our assignments.
The VA has told me to prove my temporary assignment.

The VA has asked me to find a Vet who may have been to this same detail.
Possibly one who remembers another Buddies who may have been assigned.
The VA has in the past and said the still will accept, as proof of service at
the DMZ (Buddy Letters) from other Vets that may be able to remember the Peublo
Incident and help me prove the existence of this special assignment.

So here's how you can help! If any Friend's where assigned to my unit.,
A Battery, 6th Battalion, 12th Artillery and can remember we were assigned a
Canp/Compound, Please help me remember!!!!

Also very important! If you or any of your Buddies remember The Peublo Incident
and may have been assigned DMZ Guard Duty, Please reach out for me.

Thank you in advance, to all my friends who ever served in Korea!

Anthony Napodano (Tony)
Army# US 516 22 312
tnap14@yohoo.com
Cell# 631 672-5574

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Entry: 8942

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FREDDIE MULLINS wrote on October 11, 2022

Wise VA

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I served thirteen months in Korea at the DMZ from june 1966 to july 1967. Anyone
that served during that time frame,suffer from the known effects of agent orange?
I have some the symptoms. heart kidney disease. But they say it wasn't used until
sept.1967.There was no vegetation around the compounds at all. It was killed by
some kind of chemicals.!! thanks

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DORIS GRILLO wrote on August 10, 2022

Whiting NJ

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Looking for some help to help me understand what went wrong. My husband was in
Korea back in 67-68 they told me he didn’t go in to see the doctors yet friends
of his that was there with him said he went to see the doctor many times. My
husband died in December 1972. Prior to his death I took him to va hospital in
East Orange he was bleeding from his ass. They told him to go home he had a cut.
I have doctor’s papers saying he caught something in the service. They said they
can’t find his medical records ( doesn’t surprise me) can anyone let me know if
there was anyone else that has the same problems. He was always doubled over
with stomach pain

Thank you for your help

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Entry: 8869

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JOSEPH P BLEZNUCK SR wrote on April 13, 2022

Corning NY

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1969-70, Camp Rose.
72nd Armor! Started as AJ, M48-A3, tank commander, then Armorer, and Top Melvin's
driver!!
Good times!

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Entry: 8832

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REGGIE MUSE wrote on December 8, 2021

Indianapolis IN

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Everyone that served in korea check out hr299 it is a bill signed by D Trump that
goes back to Sept 1st 1967,I've got a lawsuit filed.

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Entry: 8742

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LLOYD CASE wrote on January 17, 2021

Stevenson AL

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I was at Camp Kaiser April, 1963 through March 1964. I have had multiple
cancer surgeries on my face, ears, back and arms. Basil and squamous cell. I
was a driver for Lt. Jenks. There wasn't a tree or shrub in sight.

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Entry: 8711

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AMBER ROLAND wrote on November 6, 2020

Ridgeway VA

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Hi there,
I was wondering if any of 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 all for your service!

Kind Regards,
Amber Roland

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RICHARD CSA wrote on June 25, 2020

GAYLORD MI

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ROBERT ONDAYKO MILLERSBURG MICH. PLEASE CALL RICHARD J SHAVINSKI CSA GAYLORD
MICH 989-350-9738 REGARDING YOUR TOUR IN KOREA AND POST ON KOREAN WAR
PROJECT..THANKS, RICHARD SHAVINSKI CSA

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RICHARD CSA wrote on May 24, 2020

GAYLORD MI

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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO ALL WHO SERVED IN THE MILITARY.THANK YOU FOR YOUR
SERVICE.RICHARD SHAVINSKI CSA LUTCF SEOUL KOREA 63-64. 304 th Bat 181st Signal
Photo attachment..Greetings to Sgt Frank Burskey Sgt Daniel Schrecengost .

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CLARENCE R THORNBURY wrote on January 6, 2020

East Point KY

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I served in Korea from end of 1963 until Dec 1964, I was stationed at Camp
McIntyre . I have photo's of no vegetation around our camp so I know Agent
Orange had been used and stored at nearby camps . I was denied a Va pension on
AO, but I need to prove PTSD from a a landslide that buried us alive . I was
in SVC BTRY. 1ST BN 17th Arty. I also have had Prostate cancer at 50's .
bladder cancer , open heart surgery , severe hearing loss among other health
issues . I would like anyone who served with me to contact me at
brentbury58@yahoo.com

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FRANK BURSKEY wrote on November 21, 2019

Carrolltown PA

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I was stationed at Camp Coiner, 304 th Sig. Bn. 181st Photo Co, 8th Army.
My duties as a photographer were aerial and photography,
photographing Pam Mon Jon meetings in the DMZ of incidents during the time
period May 1963-May 1964 ( 2 Air Force pilots shot down, jeep ambushed by N.
K. army hit squad wounding and killing our patrol).Too many other incidents to
name. I noted no vegetation on sides of road to Pam Mon Jon U.N. meeting.
Frank Burskey

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THOMAS WILLEY wrote on October 22, 2019

Kennebunkport ME

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Korea 1965-1966 camp casey

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SGT FRANK BURSKY wrote on September 30, 2019

PITTSBURGH PA

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Please contact me if you served in Korea in 1963-1964 Camp Coiner 304 Sig Bat
181 st Signal Photo unit attachment.cell 814-344-8340..Thank you for your
service.

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RICHARD SHAVINSKI CSA wrote on September 28, 2019

Gaylord MI

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Anyone stationed in Korea 1963-64 Seoul 304 Signal Bat 182 st photo attach
unit please call me Richard 989-350-9738.Thank You

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LAWRENCE BEACH wrote on September 7, 2019

Millersburg MI

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I was stationed at camp Kaiser from 1963-1964, I am trying to prove herbicides
was being used by the army at this time. I suffer from lost hearing,
Parkinson's disease and kidney failure. Trying to get disability from VA.

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Entry: 8162

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CHARLES WALTER wrote on May 14, 2019

Ballston Spa NY

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I have DM type 2. I was stationed in South Korea at Camp Snow near the DMZ for
13 months from 1965 to 1966 with the 2nd Infantry Division HQ co.1st of the
12th Artillery. I have heard rumors that Agent Orange was sprayed at the DMZ
in 1965.
Am I eligible for Agent Orange compensation?

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ROBERT BATES wrote on April 22, 2019

St. George UT

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I was in the Army 1968-69 and assigned to C Company 304 Support Operations
Signal BN C Co 12 2nd Sig BN in Korea. Stationed at Camp Long, Camp Custer,
and Camp Howze. Was in Telephone Exchange and went to DMZ at times. Trying to
prove I was exposed to Agent Orange. Diagnosed years ago with Parkinsons, Alz
an Tinitus. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that might have known me.

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JAMES MILLICAN wrote on April 16, 2019

Fayetteville NC

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Anyone. Who. Served. in. South. Korea. 304. Sign.
Battalion. _army. Co. A. 1968- 1969. 8. The army . If.
Did. Exercises. 5. Miles. From. DMZ. Call. Me. Jim.
9107175549
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JAMES MILLICAN wrote on April 13, 2019

Fayetteville NC

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If. Anyone. Served. 304. Sign. Battalion. 8.thArmy.
South. Korea. A. Co. Call. 9107175549

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JOSEPH CRINE wrote on March 28, 2019

S Yarmouth MA

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I was with the 76th Engineer Battalion, stationed in a camp detached from the
main Battalion near Monson-ni, Second Infantry Division. (not sure of the
spelling). We did construction work at BLV (Blue Lancer Valley). I was there
from December of 1965 to December of 1966. I saw that the Government was only
recognizing time periods from 1967, but this site fit my tour. So I wanted to
add my name to the list.

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JAMES NILLICAN wrote on January 26, 2019

Fayetteville NC

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Anyone. Who. served. In. South. Korea1968.
304sig. Battalion. Who. Did. Military. Training. near.
Dmz. Call9107175549. Jm

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LARRY SIGMON wrote on December 12, 2018

SAINT JOHNS MI

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DMZ vet 1967 1968.Agent Orange exposure.colorectal cancer.prostate
cancer.diabetis type 2.large red blotches across my upper body .

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OLEGARIO FALKENBERG JR. wrote on December 3, 2018

San Antonio TX

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I was assigned to the DMZ in Korea and I serviced with the 1st Calvary from
June 1964 -June 1965 but I never ever knew that I had been Exposed to Agent
Orange, until around the late 2018, when this Vietnam Veteran told me that
Agent Orange was also used on the DMZ in Korea, from 1962-1965 and the more we
talked, the more I found out that we both had the very same symptoms of Agent
Orange, the only difference being that he was Exposed to Agent Orange in
Vietnam and I was Exposed to Agent Orange on the Fields of the DMZ in Korea
and that he had been compensated, while I have suffered with Agent Orange
throughout my entire Adult Life!

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GENE GOERGE wrote on October 21, 2018

Fowler MI

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I was stationed in South Korea in the DMZ area during the mid sixties and have
pictures of little or no foliage by the outpost Kati which borders North Korea
which our company : Co C, 1st Bn, 38th Inf 2nd Inf Div monitored . The ROK
military personnel sprayed herbicides with small hand held sprayers to
eradicate the foliage in the area. No one wants to admit to this being done
but our patrols commented on other barren areas.

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CLIFTON PORTIER wrote on September 10, 2018

Middleburg FL

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IS THERE ANYONE HERE THAT WAS IN KOREA IN 1967-1968 . MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE
EIGHT ARMY SIGNAL CORE. IF SO PLEASE EMAIL US. WE HAVE LOTS OF QUESTIONS. HIS
HEALTH IS FAILING. I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET. THANKS

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DONALD OLSON wrote on August 22, 2018

Elroy WI

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I’m Joyce, Don’s widow. Don was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer July 11, 2015
and died October 16, 2016. I filed a claim with the VA and was denied. Don was
at Camp Casey From 1968 to Oct of 1969. I’m looking for anyone that might have
gone through the same sickness that was stationed there. Also Don mentioned a
couple of guys that I would like to hear from if possible. I only know last
names, one was Green and the other was Salutchi I’m sure I spelled that wrong.
Salutchi was from the Boston area. I don’t know about Green. If anyone has any
info please contact me.
Joyce Olson

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CHARLES CONANT wrote on August 8, 2018

Fort Myers FL

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Chuck served in Korea in January 1966 thru January 1967, he passed away in
February of 1995 from squamous cell carcinoma and heart disease. I would like
to know if anyone has any information about toxic herbicides having been used
during the year that he was stationed in that area, he was 7th MP Co 7th Inf
Div USARPAC . Any information you can give me would be very helpful for myself
and family. Thank You

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ANTHONY CARNEY wrote on June 8, 2018

Aptos CA

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CAMP ST. BARBARA,KOREA DMZ. MY COMRADS, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING
CITATION TO FILE YOUR AGENT ORANGE VA APPLICATION. I USED IT AND WON.
GOOD LUCK,
ANTHONY J. "BUD" CARNEY, HQ COM, 6TH OF THE 12TH 1968-1969

Citation Nr: 0903323
Decision Date: 01/30/09 Archive Date: 02/09/09

DOCKET NO. 07-14 164 ) DATE
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On appeal from the
Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Cleveland,
Ohio

THE ISSUES

1. Entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus,
type 2, to include as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

2. Entitlement to service connection for an eye disorder, to
include as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type 2.

REPRESENTATION

Appellant represented by: Veterans of Foreign Wars of
the United States

WITNESS AT HEARING ON APPEAL

Appellant

ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD

David S. Ames, Associate Counsel

INTRODUCTION

The veteran served on active duty from March 1967 to March
1971.

This matter comes properly before the Board of Veterans'
Appeals (Board) on appeal from a rating decision by the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office in
Cleveland, Ohio (RO).

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. The medical evidence of record shows that the veteran has
a current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, type 2, as well as
an eye disorder that is secondary to diabetes mellitus.

2. The preponderance of the evidence of record shows that
the veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during active
military service.

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

1. Diabetes mellitus, type 2, is presumed to have been
incurred in active military service. 38 U.S.C.A. §§ 1110,
1116, 5103A, 5107 (West 2002 & Supp. 2006); 38 C.F.R. §§
3.303, 3.307, 3.309 (2008).

2. An eye disorder is proximately due to a service-connected
disorder. 38 U.S.C.A. §§ 1110, 5103A, 5107 (West 2002); 38
C.F.R. §§ 3.303, 3.310 (2008).

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

In November 2000, the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000
(VCAA) was signed into law. See 38 U.S.C.A. §§ 5100, 5102,
5103, 5103A, 5106, 5107, 5126 (West 2002 & Supp. 2006). VA
has issued regulations implementing the VCAA. 38 C.F.R.
§§ 3.102, 3.156(a), 3.159, 3.326 (2008). Without deciding
whether the notice and development requirements of the VCAA
have been satisfied in the present case, this law does not
preclude the Board from adjudicating the issue involving the
veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes
mellitus, type 2, and an eye disorder, as the Board is taking
action favorable to the veteran by granting service
connection for these disorders. As such, this decision poses
no risk of prejudice to the veteran. See, e.g., Bernard v.
Brown, 4 Vet. App. 384 (1993); see also Pelegrini v.
Principi, 17 Vet. App. 412 (2004).

Generally, service connection may be granted for a disability
resulting from disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by
active military service. 38 U.S.C.A. § 1110; 38 C.F.R. §
3.303(a). In addition, service connection may be granted for
any disease diagnosed after discharge, when all the evidence
including that pertinent to service, establishes that the
disease was incurred in service. 38 C.F.R. § 3.303(d).

Service connection may be established on a secondary basis
for a disability which is shown to be proximately due to or
the result of a service connected disease or injury. 38
C.F.R. § 3.310(a). Establishing service connection on a
secondary basis requires evidence sufficient to show (1) that
a current disability exists and (2) that the current
disability was either (a) caused by a service connected
disability or (b) aggravated by a service connected
disability. Id.; Allen v. Brown, 7 Vet. App. 439, 488 (1995)
(en banc). The determination as to whether these
requirements are met is based on an analysis of all the
evidence of record and the evaluation of its credibility and
probative value. See Baldwin v. West, 13 Vet. App. 1, 8
(1999).

The following diseases are deemed associated with herbicide
agent exposure, under VA law: chloracne or other acneform
diseases consistent with chloracne, Hodgkin's disease,
multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, acute and subacute
peripheral neuropathy, porphyria cutanea tarda, prostate
cancer, respiratory cancers (cancer of the lung, bronchus,
larynx, or trachea), soft-tissue sarcomas (other than
osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or
mesothelioma and diabetes mellitus (Type 2). 38 U.S.C.A.
§ 1116; 38 C.F.R. §§ 3.307(a)(6)(iii), 3.309.

The veteran's service treatment records are negative for any
diagnoses of diabetes mellitus, type 2, or an eye disorder.

After separation from military service, a November 2005 VA
medical report gave an assessment of diabetes mellitus with
mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy of the left eye.
The medical evidence of record shows that diabetes mellitus,
type 2, and diabetic retinopathy have been consistently
diagnosed since November 2005.

The medical evidence of record shows that the veteran has a
current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, type 2, as well as an
eye disorder that is secondary to diabetes mellitus.
Accordingly, if the veteran is found to have been exposed to
an herbicide agent during military service, to include Agent
Orange, presumptive service connection is warranted for the
veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2, and secondary service
connection is warranted for the veteran's eye disorder.

While all veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam
during the Vietnam era are presumed to have been exposed to
an herbicide agent, the veteran's service personnel records
do not show that he ever served in Vietnam, nor does he claim
that he did. See 38 U.S.C.A. § 1116(f); 38 C.F.R. § 3.307.
Instead, the veteran claims exposure to Agent Orange while
serving in Korea, near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

VA has established a procedure for verifying exposure to
herbicides along the DMZ in Korea. See M21-1IMR, Part IV,
Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section C. The United States
Department of Defense (DOD) has acknowledged that herbicides
were used in Korea from April 1968 through July 1969 along an
area of the DMZ. DOD defoliated the fields of fire between
the front line defensive positions and the south barrier
fence, including a strip of land 151 miles long and up to 350
yards wide from the fence to North of the "civilian control
line." The DOD publication with respect to herbicide agent
use in Korea during the stated period includes a list of
specific military units. Veterans assigned to one of the
units listed as being at or near the Korean DMZ during that
time period are presumed to have been exposed to herbicide
agents. The list of units in the affected area at the time
Agent Orange was being used includes multiple elements of the
2nd and 7th Infantry Divisions, United States Army, and the
United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint Security
Area. See Id.

The veteran's service personnel records show that he served
in Korea from October 29, 1968 to November 26, 1969. This
time period includes 9 months during which DOD has confirmed
that Agent Orange was used along the DMZ. Accordingly, if
the veteran is found to have served in or along the DMZ
during his time in Korea, the preponderance of the evidence
will show presumptive exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's service personnel records do not clearly
identify which units he served in while in Korea. These
records list his location as Osan Air Force Base for the
entire duration of his service in Korea. However, an August
1969 Air Force Special Order listed the veteran's location as
"Camp Red Cloud" and a similar October 1969 Special Order
listed his location as "Camp St. Barbara." While these
time periods are outside of the period of time in which DOD
has acknowledged use of Agent Orange along the DMZ, they do
show that the veteran's service personnel records are not
accurate in determining where he served while in Korea.
Indeed, the Special Orders were for Secret and Top Secret
security clearances and they specifically stated that the
veteran was "authorized to proceed from locations indicated
within Korea at such time as may be necessary . . . in
support of mission requirements." The veteran's service
personnel records list his duty as Direct Air Support and his
title as Ground Radio Communications Equipment Repairman. As
such, these Special Orders show that the veteran was
authorized to travel to any spot in Korea that was necessary
for his mission of Direct Air Support.

The veteran has submitted information on Camp Red Cloud which
indicates that it is the headquarters of the 2nd Infantry
Division, which is one of the units with multiple elements
conceded to have been exposed to Agent Orange in Korea. He
has also submitted maps showing the location of Camp Red
Cloud approximately halfway between Seoul and the DMZ. The
maps also show that Camp St. Barbara is located relatively
close to the DMZ. The veteran has also submitted numerous
photographs he took while serving in Korea, which he claims
were taken in or very near the DMZ, including views across
the Imjin River (which serves as part of the DMZ border),
views of vegetation defoliated by Agent Orange, and even a
shot claimed to be Agent Orange spraying in progress. There
are also photographs of front-line artillery and infantry
positions claimed to be 2 miles away from the DMZ, and the
veteran himself at Camp Casey, which served as United Nations
Headquarters. The veteran's statements as to the locations
indicated in the photographs are competent lay evidence of
what the veteran observed during his period of service in
Korea. As there is no evidence of record that contradicts
the veteran's claims as to the locations of the photographs,
they must be presumed to be accurate.

In a November 2007 statement, a friend of the veteran
reported that he served with the veteran in Korea as a
Forward Air Controller. He stated that he was the veteran's
direct supervisor and that they lived at Camp St. Barbara.
The friend stated that their duties included education of
Republic of Korea (ROK) soldiers on how to request air
support, including the 20th ROK Army Division, which was
responsible for the defense of approximately 20 kilometers of
the DMZ. The friend stated that their duties resulted in
them travelling directly alongside the DMZ border fence on a
regular basis, and that they even crossed in to the DMZ
itself on at least two occasions.

In an October 2007 letter, the United States Armed Services
Center for Unit Records Research (CURR) stated that

[a]ccording to military records,
herbicides were used in Korea between
1967 and 1969. The documentation states
that chemical herbicides were used along
the Southern Boundary of the [DMZ],
during 1967-1969, by [ROK] Armed Forces
as part of counter-infiltration
operations. The spraying was conducted
by ROK personnel using hand sprayers and
M8A2 trailer mounted decontamination
apparatus. Although ROK personnel were
advised in the use of herbicides by U.S.
Army Non-commissioned Offices (NCO), no
U.S. personnel are know to have been
actually involved in the applications.

While this report states that U.S. Army personnel were not
involved in spraying, it does specifically state that ROK
personnel were involved. In this regard, the evidence of
record includes a November 1969 commendation letter from the
same friend who wrote the November 2007 statement, as well as
an accompanying November 1969 commendation letter from a
Brigadier General of the 20th ROK Army Division. These
letters stated that the veteran was temporarily assigned to
the 20th ROK Army Division and thanked him for his work
"under close coordination" with ROK personnel.
Accordingly, the evidence of record shows that the veteran's
duties included assignment to ROK units, and working in close
proximity with ROK personnel.

In summary, the evidence of record shows that the veteran
served in Korea for 9 months of the period in which DOD has
confirmed that Agent Orange was used at the DMZ. The
veteran's military duties required him to spend time in
numerous forward locations close to the Korean DMZ. These
included bases where units presumed to have been exposed to
Agent Orange were headquartered, as well as actual travel
along, and even into, the DMZ. In addition, the veteran
worked in close proximity to ROK personnel who were involved
in front-line defense of the DMZ and the evidence shows that
ROK personnel were directly involved in the spraying of Agent
Orange at the DMZ. As such, the preponderance of the
evidence of record shows that the veteran was exposed to
Agent Orange during active military service.

Accordingly, applying the doctrine of reasonable doubt,
presumptive service connection is warranted for diabetes
mellitus, type 2, and secondary service connection is
warranted for an eye disorder. Gilbert v. Derwinski, 1 Vet.
App. 49 (1990).

ORDER

Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, is granted.

Service connection for an eye disorder, as secondary to
service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2, is granted.

____________________________________________
JOY A. MCDONALD
Veterans Law Judge, Board of Veterans' Appeals

Department of Veterans Affairs

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RICHARD RAITH wrote on January 30, 2018

Scotts Mi

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I served from 5/69 to 6/70 at Camp Irwin by Pobwon-in which is 14.3 mi
from the DMZ. But while there an engineering battalion by the DMZ asked
that HQ A 2nd Medical Battalion assist in guard duty by the DMZ as
villagers were tearing down bridges and bunkers for the wood. They
needed guys to help with guard duty. I have pictures of me on guard duty
and standing by the river in the background. I have also submitted buddy
statement from friend who served with me. It was on guard duty we
discovered we were from the same town. Have had repeated denials as
ours was a MASH unit not located on DMZ. There are no records to show
we assisted other battalion, only records show i.e.: our mos, not "other
duties as assigned". Also saw notes about AO at Camp Casey. I went there
many times, for recreation, stopped there on way to Seoul for R&R. They
handled the money from what I remember so had to stop there first. I have
had surgery and radiation for prostate cancer. Also had very high bp after
returning to US and it is still higher than normal although weight is normal
to thin and I do not smoke. Am frustrated as they claim to not believe the
info. VA rep says they won't believe pictures. Anyone else from Pobwon-ni
area camps with issues or supporting information? Who would have
thought we needed to document everything daily way back then? That
areas camps were Warner, Irwin, Snow, McNair, Knox, Hamilton, Brown

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PAUL LILENQUIST wrote on September 12, 2017

Tooele Utah

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I was attached to the 202nd transportation on Wolmido Island
and work in the Port of Inchon. I work with Conex containers
coming from Vietnam shot up and reloaded with the chemical
Agent Orange and sent up to the DMZ and ship out back to
Vietnam. I made about eight trips up to DMZ to fine my empty
Conex containers and sent them back to Inchon, Korea. I am
looking to a soldier who was also work in the port if
Inchon. I have diagnosed with Agent Orange and when I file
my claims with the VA they deny my claims. Can anyone help
me? Thanks.

Paul M. Lilenquist

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DON SCHENCK wrote on September 3, 2017

Bowie Texas

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I was at Camp Rose Jan 1967 thru Aug
1968 with 1/72 Armor, Second Infantry
Dvn. I was in the first group that
went through the Imjin Scouts and also
assigned several times to furnish
search light assistance to patrols in
the DMZ. I applied for disability
beginning in 2008 and twice was told
that I made to much money. Finally
this year (2017), I found an Agent
Orange article where another Korean
Vet (1967-1971) was awarded disability
for Non Hodgkins Cancer. I Finally got
an appointment for my Non Hodgkins and
also related Diabetes, Heart disease
and Kidney disease. I had all but
given up on the VA but now give thanks
for the difference that President
Trump's Administration has made! Don't
give up! If necessary: contact your
Congressman and State Representatives!
IT WAS WITH HONOR THAT YOU SERVED YOUR
COUNTRY AND YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS TO
HONOR YOUR SERVICE. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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ARTHUR TALBOO wrote on July 3, 2017

The Villages FL

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I served in Korea from October 1967 to September 1968. I
was stationed at Niblo Barracks outside Seoul with the 30th
ordinance division. My job was to repair radar for the Hawk
missiles. Often the radars were brought to us for repair.
But several times we had to go to the radar/missile sites
for the repairs. At one point all of the radars were down
at the same time. We were given a driver and told to not
come back until all the radars we were assigned to repair
were fixed. The driver took me from one site to another.
We were gone several weeks. We often slept on the
defoliated ground at the radar/missile sites. At one point I
was working on the radar with an overhead light and took
sniper fire from across the DMZ.

I currently have Parkinson's and have filed a claim with the
VA. The original claim was denied they said because I did
not serve in Vietnam. Since I was not stationed on the DMZ,
I need more information about the Hawk missile sites, radar
sites, and defoliation there to assist with my appeal. I
have not been able to track down any of the few names that I
remember from there.

Any help with information about the Hawk/radar sites would
be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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GEORGE DEDEN wrote on June 28, 2017

Honolulu Hi

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I need help. I served in Korea in 1966 and 1967.I need some
proof that the herbicide agent orange was used prior to
January 1968. I have been fighting the VA since 2003 and
keep getting declined. I have had multiple stem cell
injections and a surgery on my left foot which has a plate
a 5 screws in it. Are there any DOD or DO Army info release
available? Has anyone here served during that time that is
getting compensation for A O exposure. Like I said...I need
help.

Thanks in advance.

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WILLIAM GARY MCGUIRE wrote on March 30, 2017

Melbourne Florida

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I am absolutely baffled by some of the comments from
Veterans stating they were on Camp Casey (former home of
the 7th Infantry Division)during the 1968 - 1971 time
period and know Agent Orange was sprayed around the camp
and most specifically near the 'Turtle Farm' called the
REPO Center or Replacement Center in the middle of Casey.
The 2nd Infantry Division located in Munsan-ni with 2
Brigades at Camp Howze and 1 Brigade on DMZ Duty working
out of Camp Liberty just north of Freedom bridge had some
55 gallon drums of Agent Orange they had picked up from
leftovers in Vietnam, brought the barrels to Korea on USAF
planes and hauled from Kimpo Air Base to the Motor Pool for
the 2ID at Howze by Tractor Trailers. The Agent Orange was
then transferred from the motor pool to a 'base site' North
of the Imjin, into 2 - 500 gallon pods
attached to a 5 Ton Truck called a Power Driven
Decontaminating Apparatus (PDDA), then dispersed through
the dispersing hoses along the fence-line and into the DMZ
North of the US side of the fence for some 500 meters. I
know 'Now' what I didn't know back in 1968 when I was sent
TDY from the 25th Chemical Company (Smoke Generator) at
Camp Mosier along with roughly 50 KATUSAs and another SSG
named Fred Sanders who was the Acting Platoon Sergeant for
the KATUSAs and Me (I was a Sergeant E5). We had no idea
that our mission would be to be the DEFOLIATION TEAM for
the 2nd Infantry Division and would be defoliating from the
Western most Observation Post (OP)25 miles eastward to OP15
with Agent Orange. I took pictures of the whole process to
include the mixing of an Herbicide listed as TELVAR on the
bags we would pour into the water pods for agitation before
dispersing. We never used any 'Flame Fuels' such as MoGas
or Diesel to pour into the tanks as that crap would have
ruined the inside components of the PDDA or we could have
set ourselves on fire if we 'lit up' for a cigarette break
while spraying. We did have Flamethrowers in the 25th
Chemical Company but didn't take any with us during the 6
month mission to defoliate the DMZ. I am not aware of
anyone (I would have called them knuckleheads)igniting a
Flamethrower and burning the areas we defoliated nor am I
aware of anyone spraying any herbicide such as AO around or
near the rivers or waterways especially ear a base or
village. I do recall finding out that Agent Orange does not
have a predicted life cycle for deteriorating after so many
years following release onto the ground or vegetation. I
was directly exposed to Agent Orange back then and so were
my platoon members as well as the platoon sergeant. The 2LT
in charge of us was assigned to the 2ID Chemical Section,
David Rogers and he too was exposed to and identified all
of the chemicals included in AO, Agent Blue, and Agent
White. Like me, he is alive and well today though he has
filed a claim for exposure with no results. I have a claim
in for the linkage of AO to my Heart Disease and the VA has
CONCEDED that I do have a SERVICE CONNECTED disability with
respect to AO and the Heart Disease. I submitted that claim
back in June of 2016 and the claim is 'Awaiting Evidence'
from VA Medical Authorities to make a final determination
on the percentage of disability (or not). I have sent all
of the documentation I had to the VA to include TDY Orders
from 1968 assigning me and the other NCO to the 2ID as part
of the defoliation mission, pictures of us spraying that
crap, pictures of the Labels on the Bags of TELVAR Powder,
and of us mixing it into the PDDA, pictures of the PDDA and
the 200 foot hoses as we dispersed AO and TELVAR, pictures
of our tent site and of our clothes with that crap dried on
them, medical records from the military and civilian
doctors declaring the possible linkage between my health
and the AO, and a Support Letter from then 2LT David Rogers
(Chemical Officer) describing the ingredients of AO, AW,
and AB as well as the details of our mission. I have tried
on at least 10 occasions to contact SSG Fred Sanders to
make him aware so he can file a claim to no avail. If
anyone out there knows Fred, your help is certainly
appreciated. Finally, it is not my intent to discredit any
of you believing you were on Camp Casey or Camp Howze and
saw Agent Orange being sprayed. I was part of the team
having direct contact with all of the AO held in the area
of 2ID and there was none delivered to the 7thID. All that
was brought from Vietnam was dispersed along the 2ID area
of operation along the DMZ and the Western Corridor. There
certainly could have been many forms of Herbicides Sprayed
by the Korean Contractors on the bases to keep the weeds
down along the base fence line or even the
checkpoints/guard shacks but not around the Mess Halls or
Orderly Rooms or Billeting....Heck, even the TELVAR was
dangerous to breathe into the lungs and would have caused
similar diseases as AO/AB/AW. I wish everyone the best of
luck in this endeavor to get benefits that are truly
deserving. I will provide any support I can to help
others...especially those of you who were up in the Western
Corridor along the Korean DMZ from roughly April of 1969
through October (maybe November) of the same year. I
remember the spraying and defoliation mission stopping in
1969 once we departed back to Camp Mosier and the 25th
Chemical Company. Oh by the way, I don't recall ever seeing
any Republic of Korea (ROK)Army (Rock Army)members having
in their possession any US Chemical Agent and dispersing
it. They had CS Gas in the forms of tablets and powder as
well as CS Grenades but there form of defoliating was to
spray diesel or MoGas and light it up. Respectfully
submitted by former Army Sergeant Wm Gary McGuire, 54c40
(Smoke and Flame Specialist) and Army Retired Major (Armor
Officer), in the year of our Lord 2017

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FLOYD ALFORD wrote on March 18, 2017

michigan north dakota

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sa
tationed in south korea august 68-sept. 69 USA., SUWON AIR
BASE. SECURITY POLICE UNIT, we were not that fr from camp
casey at seoul, 35 miles or less, the river runs from seoul
to and thru Suwon city, we got our water from it the river
and on base..i know something was sprayed on our base to but
never knew what was done, we had a lotof dead grass and tree
areas. not I have diabetes and spots on lungs..never knew
all this till a few months ago..they diagnosed my lung
problem with some fancy medical name , shortness of breath.
high blood pressure.. any one know about this area of ao
spraying

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Entry: 7089

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JOHN CRUZ wrote on December 1, 2016

Cumming Georgia

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Served in Korea (Missle site located on DMZ) n late sixties, stationed at
Camp Casey, C 2nd 71st Arty Hawk. I've been diagnosed with diabetes,
filed with VA, issue never resolved, apparently in a dead file at VA.

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Entry: 7061

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GALE NEUHALFEN wrote on October 24, 2016

Spring Valley IL

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I am looking for anyone who served with CO.A, 304th Signal
Battalion, Camp Baker, Korea in 1969 and 1970. Why was
Camp Baker closed and returned to ROK in 1985?

If anyone has information about the water supply at Camp
Baker coming out of the Han river, please contact me. I
believe the water flowing down the Han river from the area
near the DMZ was contaminated with Agent Orange.

The river Imjin comes out of North Korea and flows along
the DMZ and joins the Han river, then flows south through
Seoul. Run off from the DMZ area had to contain Agent
Orange.

I believe the perimeter around Camp Baker was sprayed with
Agent Orange in 1969 and 1970, I know it was sprayed with
something during both years. We were told to stay in our
barracks during the spraying but, never told what was being
sprayed.

Also if anyone has information about the areas north of
Seoul where Company A, 304th Signal Battalion installed
phone lines and communication equipment for the 1969 and
1970 Eighth Army Field Exercise, please contact me.

Our commanding officer in 1969 was 1LT. Joseph Pearson,
also at Camp Baker in 1969 were 1LT. John M Gray Jr, 1LT.
Aris A Pappas, 1LT. Joseph T. Page Jr, 1LT. Alter Wallace,
1SG John Jackson, CW2 Ronald C. Logue. If any of you read
this, please contact me.

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ROBERT NIEMIC wrote on June 19, 2016

warren mi

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i was in korea 1965 and 1966, at that time they were
spraying the compound...I do not know what chemicals were
used, I would like to know, I have had several health
issues. please contacdt me and let me know.. thank you.

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Entry: 6966

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GEORGE MEDINA wrote on February 27, 2016

Gilbert Arizona

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Was stationed at camp Casey,A co.1st ban 31st inf.7th
Inf.Div.In June 1966 we were cutting weeds next to the
perimeter fence,when all of a sudden here comes a small plane
spraying all along the perimeter fence.sprayed a mist all over
us 6 people including my squad leader.at the time nobody new
what it was.many years later l learned what it was A.O.put in
my claim to the VA,of course,denied,denied,denied.finally gave
up.good luck and keep up the fire.

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Entry: 6875

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JAMES CARTER wrote on September 6, 2015

madison North Carolina

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I stationed in korea mar 1966 thru july 1967. I know there
were herbicides used that contained the chemical DIOXIN as
well we heated our quonsent hut with diesel which contained
the same chemical. also the KSC corp used insecticides
around our building containing chlordane.

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Entry: 6828

AGENT ORANGE KOREA 60 S

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DARYLE FURBY wrote on May 15, 2015

fullerton nebraska

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Was stationed at Camp Howze from the end of March 67 to the
end of April 68. Worked at G-5 civil affairs. Liason
between the Korean civilians and U.S. Military. We made
trips through out the 2nd ID. I have been diagnosed with
peripheral t-cell lymphoma (non hodgkins lymphoma). The
oncologists says likely from Agent Orange. Was denied and
have appealed. Need buddy statements from SP5 Mower from
Utah and SP4 Olson from Minnesota that we were in
presumptive area along with inside DMZ at Freedom Village
to help the Korean civilians. Also someone that knows Camp
Howze was sprayed and that Agent Orange was stored in the
Motor Pool.

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Entry: 6772

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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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BRUCE STORACE wrote on July 29, 2014

Warren Michigan

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Many of you may have read my posts on other board on this
site Even though we were not at the DMZ every day USAF
Military Police were regularly sent there for a week of
Combat Preparedness training. The training was weapons
familiarization firing and squad tactics on ranges between
the actual zone and the Imjin and was a week in duration.
Now many of us are suffering from many of the same medical
issues as our brothers who served in the 2d and 7th ID. In
my case I have Type 2 Diabetes, bi-laterial Ulnar
Neuropathy, and have suffered either a stroke or TIA
(depending on the Doctor I see). Our problem is that our
home units did not include this portion of the trip in our
TDY orders nor did many of them include the training in our
training record. Because of this we are paying hell trying
to prove the VAs requirement for "Boots on the Ground." God
Bless you guys who were there on the front line WELCOME HOME
and Thank you for your service.

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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: 6518

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BOB PATTON wrote on October 16, 2013

Branson Missouri

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Left Camp Alamo Mar/Apr 1966. Should I be checking into this.
I was told the ringing in my ears might have a relationship
to exposure. Who and where should I be checking on this?

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Entry: 6422

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JOSE B GARCIA wrote on April 24, 2013

Mcallen Texas

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I was stationed at Camp Rose South Korea 1st72nd Armor Divison while
stationed there as a 22 year old I was treated for Prostate Problems and
Chest pains sythoms of agent orange.. I also have discoloration of skin..
My tour of duty was from 65 to Dec 66 ...I know ihad to have been exposed
to agent orange.....no young man gets prostate problems for no reason
this is supposed to be an old mans disease......I have suffered prostate
problems ever since and also chest pains Angina. ...I have submitted my
application for disability Benifits but I havient been given a response
yet...and one last thought if I remember correctly our barracks (houches)
were heated with diesel fuel so we were exposed to the fumes which also
have been known to cause what agent orange causes as agent orange
contains desiel (dioxin)

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FLOYD SAMPSON wrote on December 3, 2012

tustin ca

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In support of the Ronald Dennis letter, of November 29th 2005 I am making the following written declaration.

To clarify, most of us are not stating that we applied Agent Orange to the brush in the DMZ.

It is well known and settled, and I am aware, informed and knowledgeable, that it was applied by south koreans of the ROK army or workers hired by them as early as I am aware March 1967.

Our claim is that we were subjected to it like guinea pigs, by military orders to either walk in it or about it, or to be subjected to it by proximity and breathing in the chemicals into our lungs and essentially our blood streams.

Once in, it isn't getting out anytime soon.

floyd sampson
sp4, 1/38th, 3rd bn, 2ID.

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SUSAN HOWE MCATEER wrote on December 1, 2012

Lake Oswego OR

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I was a CIVILIAN attached to the 7th Division, 1/31st Inf
Division, US Army, from July 3, 1969 to July 4th, 1969 at
Camp Casey. First four months spent in Seoul. I was in the
Special Services at Camp Casey for the next eight months.

Is there a possibility I could have been exposed to Agent
Orange? I have a Brain Tumor and now have Diabeties 2. I was
23 in 1969. Very near DMZ for most of my year long tour as a
Civilian.

Should I pursue this further?? What do I do?? Susan

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CLAUDE GUYER wrote on November 28, 2011

Thomasville NC

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Was in Korea from 1964 to 1966,was agent orange used then,

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CHARLES HARRIS wrote on October 21, 2011

Charlotte NC

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I was station in korea from 1965-1966 near a village name
Nopae. My unit was 1st Cal,Co B, 2nd Eng. Does any one have
any info concerning us being exposed to agent orange.

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JERRY DALE wrote on September 22, 2011

Fort Pierce FL

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I was stationed at Camp Hovey Jan 67 to mid Mar 68. Served
on the DMZ during that time and did patrols along the DMZ.
My MOS 11B20 served with 7th Inf Div, CO B, 3rd BN, 32nd
Inf. In '09 I was diagnosed (by civilian doctors)with
Peripheral Neuropathy from AO (one on my Dr's was former
Navy Doctor).

I filed a claim with the VA and was denied,
I appealed and was denied again. VA stated that I left
Korea mid Mar of 68 and missed the VA cut-off date by 2-
weeks. Symptoms are getting worse. Need help from anyone,
especially from the above company. Need photos and any
other info regarding spraying of AO before mid Mar-69.

Jerry Dale
Imjin Scout

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TED BARKER wrote on June 8, 2011

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More compilation of messages from Tom Courbat, Doug Kaliki, and Bob Haynes:

From: Tom Courbat
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 1:46 AM
To: dkalicki1
Cc: Haynes, Bob; Taura King; Tom Murray; Kathe Lynn Gaarde
Subject: FW: 1/31st unit history

Dear Doug,

I am writing to you 'off list' with a copy to Bob, Taura, Kathe and Tom.

I was at Camp Casey from 6/68 to 8/69 (the entire time) and was dx with Multiple Myeloma in 9/2001 and granted 190% disability from the VA effective 4/1/03. The claim took only 4 1/2 months with Taura's help, and some intervention by Mary McCarthy from Congressman Lane Evan's office. Please note my maladies in my signature line.

Here is what I want to suggest to the group. Camp Casey was sprayed on a regular basis, as reported to me by Steve Witter in a telephone conversation on 8/10/03. Thus ANY SOLDIER PASSING THROUGH CAMP CASEY WAS EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE. FURTHER, CAMP CASEY WAS THE 'REPO DEPO', THAT IS REPLACEMENT DETACHMENT, THUS ALL SOLDIERS ROTATING IN OR OUT OF THE 7TH DIVISION NEAR THE DMZ HAD TO GO THROUGH CAMP CASEY. THIS SHOULD BECOME A FOCAL POINT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OF SOLDIERS WHO WERE ASSIGNED TO CAMP CASEY AWAITING THEIR UNIT ASSIGNMENT ORDERS, OR COMING BACK FROM ASSIGNMENTS AND AWAITING FURTHER ORDERS. CAMP CASEY = AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE - AUTOMATICALLY. That is what we need to accomplish as an end result - an automatic presumptive eligibility for all who passed through Camp Casey, which will mean 10s of thousands of soldiers.

Here is a near exact transcription of a portion of that conversation:

'Sprayed along Camp Casey, along DMZ, up to Panmunjon, etc. Perimeters of Camp Casey sprayed. Steve + 3 guys (one with last name of Warren) with trucks and a flame thrower truck. 6 ROK soldiers and a SGT or 1st Sgt or Cpt of ROK soldiers. Had 6 ROK soldiers on each side of truck. Would get coordinates from GS3 or 4 (Capt or someone) and point out on the map where to go. Capt or Lt. would go with. Mix AO w/Diesel - AO like a cement mix in bags - mixed w/diesel - had 400 - 450 gals of diesel. Wait 24 hours after spraying foliage w/b Orange. Go back and burn it with flame throwers. Then go in with CS gas in a Huey and put detonating cord and blasting cap and toss it and it gets caught in the prop wash, then blows up at about 200 ft agl (above ground level). - causes very bad reactions for anyone in the area - sneezing, coughing, peeing in pants, etc to discourage NKs from coming into the area. Told it would sterilize the ground up to 7 years. Later learned it is indefinite. Can't smell the CS gas - like little crystals - explode and its all over the place. '

Steve was assigned to Camp Howze - Division Chemical Company. Here is an additional quote from our foncon:

' He'd clean his truck in the river and dump the left over agent orange. Anyone downstream got the results. He sprayed perimeter at Camp Casey and ate there several times. He sent 40-45 pictures to David Benbow. One road called Road Runner Road. Spraying from Easter '68 to Jan '69. '

In the Spring of 2000, Steve reported Type II Diabetes, severe neuropathy, high blood pressure, bowels quit working, extreme weight loss, lungs with many spots (is not and was not a smoker) and only 50% oxygen getting to his lungs, major snoring problem and gets short of breath at times (my note: suspect he also has sleep apnea, but have not discussed this with him). Dx w/Ellenburg Disease, internal itching but no rash, and kicks like an electric shock (severe restless leg syndrome or periodic limb movement). Unbelievably, Steve's initial claim was DENIED.

Clearly many of Steve's conditions are neurological, caused by exposure to Agent Orange (and in his case, Agent Blue and Agent White as well). The VA has acknowledged that Diabetes Type II is caused by exposure to Agent Orange.

I referred Steve to Tom Murray and Taura King back in '03. I don't know the current status of his claim, but I do know that Taura has quoted extensively from Steve in a recent appeal that she has filed on behalf of another veteran.

As you will see from my signature line, I have MANY of the same symptoms you and he have. You and I were at Camp Casey at the EXACT same time - during April, 1969. The spraying and burning of Agent Orange was going on under our noses (no pun intended) without our knowledge or notification to us. My symptoms started manifesting themselves in the spring of 2000 as well, although some of the lesser symptoms (mild sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome) emerged as early as 1990 or so.

With the help you are/will receive from Taura and Tom, I am certain you will prevail in your claim. I hope your or another case can serve as a 'test case' for ANY veteran who passed though Camp Casey. We KNOW it was contaminated from Easter 1968 forward, just based the the testimony and actions of ONE SOLDIER during that timeframe. It is highly likely that the spraying was going on prior to that, because the VA is now considering granting disability to vets who were 'presumptively exposed' back to at least September 1, 1967, and Taura is working on getting it pushed back to as early as 1962.

What I am saying, after all this information, is that you should win, and win big! Provide every spec of evidence you can. We need your help as much as you need ours.

Very best of luck, and please let me know if I can help you further in any way.

(Bob- should you see fit to forward this to the entire group, feel free. I wanted that to be your decision.)

Tom

Tom Courbat, SP5/E5 Personnel Specialist
Camp Casey, Korea (near DMZ) 6/68-8/69
VA Rated 190% Disabled due to Agent Orange
Multiple Myeloma (bone marrow/blood cancer),
Severe Sleep Apnea (awaken 93 times/hr.),
Restless Leg Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy

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TED BARKER wrote on June 8, 2011

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I am compiling excerpts from group emails regarding unit locations and spray zones for Agent Orange:

From Bob Haynes, Doug Kalicki, and Tom Courbat:


Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 8:26 PM
To: Haynes, Bob; bayonet7@npgcable.com
Subject: Re: 1/31st unit history

Hey Bob and Tom,

I joined the 1st/31st in April 1969. I was assigned to the Orderly Room while we were at Camp Casey. That Summer, we moved out to the MBA area around Yong-ju-gul (sp?) and, I believe, RC#1 or RC#3, one of the two. In the late Summer, early Fall, we moved back to Camp Casey. At the end of December 1969, we moved up to Camp Matta north of the Imjin River and south of the DMZ. We passed across Libby Bridge on our way up to Matta. We rotated off the DMZ and moved to Camp Hovey in late April/early May of 1970. I ets-ed on June 15, 1970. (Amazing how I remember that date)! I can vouch that Companies A, B, and C also moved to the DMZ at the same time. There was also a Redeye platoon headed by SSGT Les Cochran who I am in touch with. I went in to RECON while we were on the DMZ and back in the Orderly Room after we got back to Hovey. I have quite a few pictures of all the camps and surrounding areas. I also have 2 yearbooks that I will gladly lend out to help. They are my prized possessions and do want them back if you need them. The first yearbook covers Camp Casey and the MBA. LTC John J. Fatum was the Battalion CO and CSM James C. Ligon was the Battalion Sergeant Major. The second yearbook covers Camp Hovey. LTC James D. Rogers was the Battalion CO. 1SGT Herman Tofte was the Battalion Sergeant Major. Both of the yearbooks are for Headquarters Company. They both are typical yearbooks with photos of each officer, NCO, and enlisted man in HHC. There are also some photos of the camps, MBA, etc, that may prove useful. The pages are beginning to get fragile to some degree.

While in the Orderly Room, I did a lot of correspondence work for the Commanding Officer and First Sergeant. My primary responsibility was as the Legal Clerk. I did not handle the Morning Report as that was done by SGT Robbie Hyde. Robbie lives in Pennsylvania somewhere. I am in contact with SP5 Bill Winstel who also worked in the Orderly Room. Bill and I both taught Korean Spoken English classes to the KATUSAs. I am also in contact with LT Gerald B. McAteer, RECON Platoon Leader and SGT Luis Correa also of RECON. McAteer and Correa also spent some time with a Korean Army outfit on TDY. I believe that SGT Correa was also at ACTA for a while.

Please let me know what other type information you need and I will try to supply it. I have some of the propaganda leaflets that we picked up while on patrols in the DMZ; a DMZ MP armband; and some other stuff of lesser importance.

I have had my AO physical, filed a claim for Type 2 Diabetes, and was denied. I have also been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and downright ugly! My youngest son (natural) was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and has undergone significant treatments for it from Baylor Medical Center. I don't know if my AO exposure resulted in his illness or not but I will always wonder about it.

I will do whatever I can to help fellow 1st/31st and all other Vets whenever possible. Just let me know what you need.

Peace,
Doug Kalicki
P.O. Box 1791
Seminole, OK 74818-1791
405-382-0347 Home
405-382-7447 ext 509 Work
405-640-2283 Cell
dkalicki1@cox.net

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TED BARKER wrote on June 3, 2011

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Important documentation for all:

David Apperson posted two pages of a Veterans Affairs ruling from 2009. The document will have to be verified but clearly shows spraying from 1962 to 1970 from Army unit records.

Read and discuss: http://tinyurl.com/43z7527

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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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GILBERT W. SPEARS wrote on May 20, 2011

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I too have all the afflictions including prostate cancer ( age 49), type 2 diabetes ( mid 40s), coronary artery disease ( mid 50s). I was stationed at BLV as a medic with HHC, 1st Bde, 1st Cav. Div ( later 2nd Inf. Div) from Oct. 64-Nov. 65. We trained across the river with Davy Crockett weapons systems in an area heavily sprayed with herbicides. I have photos I have shared that I believe clearly shows herbicide use in 1965 ( color). So far VA has denied my claims. I have vivid memories of huge areas of dead vegitation in amongst heavy vigitation still green. I don`t know how else to make my case.

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FRANK TIMS wrote on May 17, 2011

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The 4/44th ADA had infantry assigned to aid in security, out of councern that North Koreans might go after nuclear warheads. I would think some defoliants might have been used around these sites -- anybody know of specific spraying operations? I recall that a battalion that called itself the 'Bruiser Battalion' from 7th ID was deployed at 4/44th sites. Can anyone confirm any of this?

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JAMES M. DOW wrote on April 30, 2011

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I was stationed in korea in camp casey NOV. 1969 to JAN.
1970. I have had both cancers, Hodgins in 1977 and non
Hogins in 2005.I have been turned down 3 times for this.
Camp casey was about 25 miles from the dmv. They said, that
they stop spraying.in april 1969 and i got there in nov.
1969.My MOS WAS supply 76Y. I had to go and get mogas from
the fuel depots and supply deports. I'm sure i had contact
with these chemicals
If anyone no of any help i can get let me no at my e-mail.
Thanks

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TED BARKER wrote on January 25, 2011

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VA Publishes Final Regulation to Aid Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange in Korea

January 25, 2011
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Will Provide Easier Path to Health Care and Benefits



WASHINGTON  Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving along the demilitarized zone (DMZ) in Korea will have an easier path to access quality health care and benefits under a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) final regulation that will expand the dates when illnesses caused by herbicide exposure can be presumed to be related to Agent Orange.

VAs primary mission is to be an advocate for Veterans, said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki With this new regulation VA has cleared a path for more Veterans who served in the demilitarized zone in Korea to receive access to our quality health care and disability benefits for exposure to Agent Orange.

Under the final regulation published today in the Federal Register, VA will presume herbicide exposure for any Veteran who served between April 1, 1968, and Aug. 31, 1971, in a unit determined by VA and the Department of Defense (DoD) to have operated in an area in or near the Korean DMZ in which herbicides were applied.

Previously, VA recognized that Agent Orange exposure could only be conceded to Veterans who served in certain units along the Korean DMZ between April 1968 and July 1969.

In practical terms, eligible Veterans who have specific illnesses VA presumes to be associated with herbicide exposure do not have to prove an association between their illness and their military service. This presumption simplifies and speeds up the application process for benefits and ensures that Veterans receive the benefits they deserve.

Click on these links to learn about Veterans' diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure at http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/diseases.asp and birth defects in children of Vietnam-era Veterans at http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/birth_defects.asp.

VA encourages Veterans with covered service in Korea who have medical conditions that may be related to Agent Orange to submit their applications for access to VA health care and compensation as soon as possible so the agency can begin processing their claims.

Individuals can go to website http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/AO/claimherbicide.htm to get a more complete understanding of how to file a claim for presumptive conditions related to herbicide exposure, as well as what evidence is needed by VA to make a decision about disability compensation or survivors benefits.

Additional information about Agent Orange and VAs services for Veterans exposed to the chemical is available at www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange.

The regulation is available on the Office of the Federal Register website at http://www.ofr.gov/.

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DANNY STANLEY wrote on November 14, 2010

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I remember agent orange being sprayed around our compound at 7TH S&T Supply in 1968 but cant seem to prove it does anyone remember this happening at this place in 1968 please let me know.

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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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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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