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Entry: 9195

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BETH HECHT wrote on January 15, 2024

Okanongan 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: 9180

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JOE CRINE wrote on December 2, 2023

South Yarmouth MA

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This past March I was diagnosed with bladder cancer. I was stationed on the DMZ
with B Company 76th Engineer Battalion from December of 1965 to December of 1966.
VA denied my claim due to their presumptive date begins in Sept. of 1967. Any Vets
out there before Sept. of 1967 with cancer? I hope they re-evaluate the dates for
presumptive conditions.

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Entry: 9144

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RICHARD RENZI wrote on September 6, 2023

Momence IL

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I was at Camp Casey and Advance Camp,Panmunjom in 1967 and 68.

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Entry: 8715

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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: 8556

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BILLY LEE wrote on February 29, 2020

Muldrow OK

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Looking for buddies I served with at camp Page and camp Casey Korea in 1968
and 1969. I drove a Duce and 1/2 truck . On the road all the time . I took
over Gary Kits routs and we road together until he went home. Am needing a
buddy statement from anyone who remembered me.

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Entry: 8500

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BRENDA FORLETTA wrote on December 26, 2019

Sunset Beach NC

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I was stationed in Taegu S. Korea from 1982-1984 and I was wondering if agent
Orange was still active at that time. Within the past two years I've been
diagnosed with cancer, diabetes and neuropathy, none of which runs on either
side of my family. Does anyone have information on this?

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Entry: 7956

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MELISSA WATSON wrote on March 4, 2019

Stem NC

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I might be out of line making a comment on this page. However, this is near
& dear to my heart. This may also pique your interest as well...

I am 50 yrs of age, & most of my life have experience one sickness or
another...
* pineal cyst
* severe migraine headaches
* PTSD
* SEVERE DEPRESSION
* PARANOIA
* TYPE 2 DIABETES
* TACHACHARDIA

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Entry: 7770

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RONALD STICKNEY wrote on November 30, 2018

Penn valley CA

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My husband was stationed at Ascom City from March 1964 to June 1965. Also
benzene used to heat the barracks. He used to remark that in spite of lots of
rain nothing grew! Barren! He has been treated for cll a type of leukemia.
This is a blood cancer with no cure. Agent orange as well as other rainbow
herbicides were used and/or stored in Korea since the late 50s. Any info would
be appreciated. We want it documented that he was in Korea during the Vietnam
war and has developed leukemia. We have started to work with the VA.

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Entry: 7764

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JAMES H WOODS wrote on October 24, 2018

Windcrest TX

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I was at the DMZ in Camp Stanley in 1978. I have glaucoma, diabetes type 2,
high blood pressure. gout, and have had quadtruple bypass in 2013. I believe
all these ailments were caused because I was exposed to AO. If anyone was
there during that time please email me at nef4tde@yahoo.com. Thanks James

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Entry: 7736

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JAMES KARK wrote on October 19, 2018

Cedarburg WI

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I was stationed at Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 7thBn 2nd Arty. 38th
Missile Artillery Brigade that consisted of 4 firing batteries in and around
the Seoul area, from Dec of 1970 to Jan of 1972. I am convinced that agent
orange was used on a regular basis to spray the vegetation in the concertina
wire around these batteries. It was always brownish rust color. It was done
with back pack sprayers by KATUSA site guards. I believe that was probably
the case with all Missile sites at that time in Korea including those south of
the DMZ area. The US dept. of defense will not acknowledge the exposure of
possibly another thousand or so personnel that worked at these sites.

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Entry: 7676

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TIMOTHY SHEPHARD wrote on September 19, 2018

COLQUITT GA

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I WAS STATION AT 1.23 BRAVO COMPANY CAMP HOVEY KOREA 1979.

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Entry: 7665

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LARRY MARTIN wrote on September 17, 2018

Williamsport MD

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I was station in Korea November 68 to December of 70. Over the years I've had
several surgeries I've had neurological problems three surgeries from melanoma
cancer surgery for renal cell carcinoma trying to get some information on
whether I have been exposed to agent orange

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Entry: 7552

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JAMES MACE wrote on July 11, 2018

Huntsville AL

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Was stationed in 24th Psyops in Seoul Korea from 1971 to1975. Was assigned to
2 Sites Site A and Site B. Site B was in Chorwon valley 3 miles from North
Korea, discovered that they sprayed in that area.
I have the following medical problems, High blood pressure low blood pressure,
anemic, MSA, a type of Parkasons disease, Stage 3 Kidney disease and Migraines
and finally Chrones disease.

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Entry: 7464

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RUSSELL TOLLES wrote on March 26, 2018

Southbury Connecticut

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I was in 7th Division Artillery HQ and HQ Battery out of
McDonald Barracks. We were the meteorologist (93F20) on top
of the hill and stationed on 2nd Division Engineering
compound at camp Peterson. Served from Sept 68 to Sept 71,
(Korea March 69 to April 70) Then off to Ft Bragg, NC for
duration. CW4 Taylor, SP6 Ferguson, E.Ramsey, J. Flores, M.
Shupel, R. Howard, L. Taylor, R. Tolles, W. Dill, A. Ascher.
Drones and satellites have replaced our MOS.

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Entry: 7462

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MIKE KITCHENS wrote on March 26, 2018

Evansville In

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Try to find information about agent Orange in 1964 and 1965 on
the DMZ in South Korea. Dealing with numerous health problems
and have been turn down once by the VA.

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Entry: 7440

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ROGER HOWARD wrote on February 19, 2018

Pathfork Kentucky

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Was in Korea from Oct.1968 until Dec. 1969. Was stationed at Camp
Peterson

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Entry: 7402

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HARRY KEETON wrote on December 31, 2017

Poteau Oklahoma

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I served as a 63B in the motor pool and we
did house several different agents
including Agent Orange in the back of the
building, inside. The containers were so
old that we would have to use kitty litter
on the floors sometimes because they would
get slick. We didn't know any better. We
were young and being told what to do. I
have since been diagnosed and discharged
from the Army Psych Unit at Fort Gordon
with Mental Disorders and Diabetes 2.

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Entry: 7399

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ODELL HOLMES wrote on December 27, 2017

Atlanta GA

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I served in Korea from Oct 70 to Dec 71 in maintenance in
around DMZ at Camp ST Barbra. I am trying to file claim for
AO related ills. I need get in contract with someone in
that area at the time.

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Entry: 7368

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FRANK HACKWORTH wrote on November 18, 2017

Grants Pass Oregon

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I was stationed in Korea near dongduchOn and was with the
7th infantry Charlie company. I was at camp Casey and also
sent to other camps that I cannot remember the names of.
I was a front line medic while in korea, We were on the dmz
on several occasions and I was exposed to agent orange. I
have had my prostate and bladder taken out due to cancer and
it has spread to my lungs. I have filed for Agent Orange and
I am terminal. Time is of the essence, I am looking for
anyone there at the same time that can write me a buddy
letter in support so I can get my agent Orange Compensation.
The Va has given me 30 days as of Nov 9th to send in info.
Please can anyone help.

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Entry: 7362

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DAVE LAMIE wrote on November 15, 2017

SunCity Az.

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I am very interested to talk to other people that were at the DMZ from 1983-
1984. Im curious if other people have any of the problems that I have ever
since I came home from Korea! I was always a very healthy person
growing up and never had any problems as a teenager!
I'm definitely looking forward to talking to someone in the future.

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Entry: 7345

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KENNETH KROISS wrote on October 27, 2017

Rib Lake WI/

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Camp st Barbara a 1968-1959
Field Artilllery 2/76 Charlie Company

Need buddy statements for VA comp. My paperwork is all in order but now
they say I need buddy statements saying I was there by eye witnesses. I
was a howitzer operator and toward the end of my tour was a dog handler.
I played 1st base on the Charlie company baseball team. Any help would
be so appreciated.

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Entry: 7339

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ROBERT NIEMIC wrote on October 19, 2017

Warren Michigan

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Served in Korea in 1965 and 1966 there was a lot of spraying. Possibly
Agent purple! My claim was denied, I am still trying.

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Entry: 7317

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RICHARD PARKER wrote on September 28, 2017

Grand ledge Michigan

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I was stationed at the DMZ Just North of the Im Jim River with
company A, 8Th Eng 1st Cav Div. from Jan 1963 until Jan. 1964.
I have recently been diagonsed with Advanced Prostate Cancer.
Back in the 70s I was sent a survey that said i had been
exposed to agent Orange and wanted to know if My children had
any Birth defects or if i had any Health problems, At the Time
I did Not. I was wondering if anyone knows if I was exposed to
Agent Orange, I do remember them spraying parts of the DmZ.

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Entry: 7312

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KENNETH WHYTE wrote on September 18, 2017

Detroit Michigan

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Looking for Veterans who were at Camp Casey Nov. 1972 - Dec.
1973.. 2nd Inf. Div. I worked at HHC 2nd Inf Div.For a 4 Star
General . I have going on 4 months Agent Orange "CLL" Cancer.
Was told they sprayed Agent Orange From Jan. 1st - March 1st
1973. I,m Am Looking for Edward Singaton from Charleston SC.&
Daniel Melton Roxbury ,MS.

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Entry: 7278

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TINA LAMB wrote on July 26, 2017

Greenville NC

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I'm trying to get help for my aunt who served in in Korea between '77 and
'83. She was stationed at Camp Casey. She has now been diaganosed
with Multiple Systems Atrophy. I'm interested any emails from anyone with
information that will help me successfully navigate the exposure claims
process. Most of my searches have found MSA rejected in the appeals
records. Thank you ALL for you service! You (our Veterans) remain in my
prayers.!

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Entry: 7275

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MIKE F wrote on July 25, 2017

Lansdale PA

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Hey guys. There is a huge closed group on facebook called
Korea agent orange. Any info you need is probably there.

Just apply after you set up your facebook page, make sure
you have some reference to your service in Korea or 2nd Id

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Entry: 7237

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ROGER HOWARD wrote on June 16, 2017

Harlan Kentucky

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Was in Korea from Oct. 1968 until Dec.1969. I was in7th division artillery
and was on 2nd division compound at camp Peterson. We were the metro
unit there.

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Entry: 7234

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CHUCK SHIRLEY wrote on June 11, 2017

Boulder Colorado

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Was in Korea, at camp Edwards Korea from 71 to 73
I drov an officer and we were on the DMZ on a weekly basis
Have come down with diabetes applied for agent orange disability
But was told by the army that it wasn't used during that time but we saw it
sprayed many times any help would be apricated

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Entry: 7219

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BARRY ROSS wrote on May 21, 2017

Sellersburg Indiana

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Served at Casey between 19883-84. Spent time in the field
digging fox holes in bivouac area's where we were required to
dig foxholes. This was in the summer but now that I recall the
field overlooking the "attack" position was dried - nothing
was growing except weeds. Any one that has been to Korea knows
that every bit of land is taken for food production - rice or
other vegetable's. I have developed a bleeding disorder My
doctors say this may be from agent orange. Has anyone had any
luck with the VA with this incident. They have a cut off date.
After that time you can apply - but they send you you a letter
of rejection. Anyone that can assist me it would be
appreciated.

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Entry: 7211

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MICHAEL GATES wrote on May 4, 2017

Crandall Texas

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I was stationed in Korea 1983-1984, recently I was diagnosed with prostate
cancer. Has anyone had any luck applying for a claim outside of the
presumptive dates?

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Entry: 7200

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WILLIAM WINSTEAD wrote on April 19, 2017

Frederick Maryland

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I was stationed in Korea 72-74 with the 24th Psychological
operations (Psyop) Detachment at VUNC/VOA B Site north of
2nd ID about 3ks from the DMZ fence line. There were only
3 of us GIs and we drank from well water and lived in a
Quonset Hut the entire 2 yrs. The area around the
concertina wire surrounding our tiny compound was sprayed routinely to kill
the weeds and mosquitos as well as surrounding areas. Developed Cluster
headaches while there and since that time high blood pressure and sleep
apnea and pre diabetes II. Other ones that were there very similar illness.
routinely to kill the weeds and mosquitos as well as
surrounding areas. Developed Cluster headaches while there
and since that time high blood pressure and sleep apnea and
pre diabetes II. Other ones that were there very similar
illness.

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Entry: 7049

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MONROW MABON wrote on September 25, 2016

Riverside California

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I was in B Batty 7th Bn 17th Artty. Seeking info about the use of agent
orange from 1966 - 1968

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Entry: 6928

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ROBERT KULTGEN wrote on December 8, 2015

Merrill WISCONSIN

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looking for any info I can on an appeal for kidney failure.
served on dmz in korea 1970/1972, am being compensated for
diabetes and neuropathy now, but was denied kidney
failure.I have had transplant in 2008, kidney problems
started in 1988. also have osteoporosis, liver is scarred.
I am certain AO is the cause. Imjin river scout BOB

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Entry: 6920

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WILLIAM O STEWART wrote on November 19, 2015

Pittsburgh Penna

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My husband had lung cancer and died my son had the same thing and died
8/months later. Cold this be related to the Korean War . My husband was in
the 82nd airborne div . In the radar and dmz zone.

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Entry: 6833

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LAWRENCE ARGUILEZ wrote on May 28, 2015

Phoenix / or Heber Calif. Ariz / Calif.

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I am looking for fellow vets from HHC- 1st - 9th, 2ID medical unit 1968 -
69, in S. Korea. Is there anyone alive from this Platoon ? Please contact
me by E-Mail or call 760 234 5549 Keep up the fire --- MEN !

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Entry: 6813

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JAMES MCNEIL JR. wrote on April 25, 2015

Albany Ga.

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I'm inquiring about my late husband status: concerning
Agent orange, he served in the military for seven years,
Branch of u.s. army one of tour of duty was in south
Korea, he past on 2/2/2013
he died from complication of diabetes and congested heart
failure also liver disease which could have come from agent
orange he served from, 1970-1977 last four 4057. no one
else in this family has these diseased. my husband was on
dialysis at the time of his death, please let me hear from
you.

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Entry: 6771

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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: 6667

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CARL COOPER wrote on August 18, 2014

empire ala

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I WAS IN KOREA 1965/66 AT CAMP HOUZE

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Entry: 6652

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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: 6651

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DONALD STEWART wrote on July 15, 2014

Waverly Ohio

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I now have had 6 stents, open heart with 1 by pass, sleep
apnea with cpap machine, third degree heart block with
pacemaker, ischemia, diabetes, neuropathy, and only have a 50%
rating. wish I knew what to do get them to listen. I have no
family history of any of these conditions and know it is
because of Agent Orange. Is there anyone that was in Korea
1968-1969 that has these same issues. 32nd Infantry,company C,
3rd battalion, 7th Inf. Div.

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BILL LAMBERT wrote on July 10, 2014

Lancaster SC

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I am looking for anyone who was station at Camp Hovey in
1969 thru Jan 1970. I work at HHC 4Bdge 2inf Div. I
remember a PFC Larry Mailloux from Washington State an d
another PFC from Arkansas. I am getting a compensation for
Agent Orange and would like to know if anyone else is sick
from AO.

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Entry: 6522

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ROBERT DENNIS wrote on October 27, 2013

Hockley TX

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I was a Crew Chief in "E" Co.707th Maint BN form October

1970 to April 1971. I have copies of orders and some

photo's. Last part of April 1971 I was transferred to the

239th AVN Co. (AIR ASSAULT)at Camp Stanley until November

1971.

I am having medical problems now.

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Entry: 6511

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BILLY LAMBERT wrote on September 24, 2013

Lancaster SC

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Korea 02-21-69 to 01-05-70

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Entry: 6510

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LAWRENCE BROOKS wrote on September 23, 2013

Hammond Louisiana

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server in Korea from 9/75-10-76. dealing with a lot of
medical issues, Served with the 2/17 FA B battery. was a
motor sgt , trained at 4 papa1 as it was called also dmz .
looking for answers as to were we exposed to agent orange.

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Entry: 6472

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LEWIS SANDERS wrote on July 29, 2013

Masontown West Virginia

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HI fellow vets I was station in Stratcom Long Lines Bn North

in 1971 I was transferred from Vietnam to Camp Coleman
supporting the 3/81 Arty. At Camp Coleman I was station on
the mountain behind where the big stratcom ensignia

was painted on the rocks> I remember spraying weed killer
along our fence line to our site. On the was SP/4 Eddie
Davis, Jim Tatsch, John Trask, the rest I can't remember

but I have a 1971 year book that lists all the people and
sites in Stratcom north if you need help. Major Authurier
was our company commander. Eddie Davis and Michael Stroupe
of Chie Hung Ni radio site came from Vietnam with me. I now
have Ischemic heart disease and have been denied twice
after all this then they wonder why I suffer from PTSD
haven't filed for it yet but am going to. West Virginia VA
has thrown persumtious out the door I guess.The Big Chiief
Honorable Sinsinki needs to know whats going on so please
everybody pleased email him and tell him. First time and
second of turn down was because I did not have a heart
problem while I was in the army for 22.5 years sad ain't it

Thanks for listening

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JOHNNY O'NEAL wrote on July 8, 2013

Asher Oklahoma

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I was at Camp Liberty Bell in the 1/9 infantry from 83-84
and now I have Nerve problems, Kidney problems and Glaucoma
and I think it is from my time at the DMZ. How do I prove it.

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Entry: 6329

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GEORGE HICKS wrote on November 16, 2012

Phenix City AL

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I was at Camp Mconald Barracks Jun 1970 until deactivation
of the 7th inf div. My company was HHB 7th Div Arty. I was
the commo section chief. HHB Radar section had a radar site
(on)the DMZ just up from Camp Alamo. My section and myself
routinely went to this site to service the commo equipment
and also we ran telephones from the site to Camp Alamo
(ASA). I am looking for anyone that can help me with my
agent orange comp. Thanks

SSG Hicks

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Entry: 6324

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DONALD STEWART wrote on November 12, 2012

Waverly Ohio

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I have had 6 stents, open heart for ischemic heart disease;
diabetes mellitus, neuropathy, hearing loss, kidney stones,
etc. I have been turned down 3 or 4 times. I was in Korea
DMZ zone 1968-1969. How long does it take to get
compensated? Just doesn't seem fair. I also have some
mental issues but they don't seem to think I have Post
traumatic syndrome. Just tired. Has anyone else received
their compensation in 2012. I was in 7th infantry division,
32nd

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STEVEN SMITH wrote on July 6, 2012

Cary NC

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I was at ACTA (Camp Sitman) 1969 and 1970.
It seems like yesterday but also a very long time ago.

I have Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Prostate Cancer, Skin
Cancer and had a Thyroidectomy.

Does anyone else who spent their time at ACTA have the same
issues? Are you having any luck with VA?

Thanks,
Steve

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KRISTIE WHITTAKER wrote on April 30, 2012

Dayton Ohio

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Hello my name is Kristie and my father was Dana Whittaker. I
have to look into is serving times all i do know for sure is
he was in Korea and he passed away this past Thanksgiving
Nov. 24th, 2012. My father passed away from colon cancer
before getting cancer he had diabetes and years of multiple
kidney stones. my mother was denied compensation for agent
orange because his military records did not show him being
in the right location. however we submitted on deployment
order of my fathers that said 'secret' and when my mother
received the paperwork back it was gone. we were told to try
and find similar cases to back up our request. if anyone has
any suggestions on what to do from this point it would be
greatly appreciated. thank you

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STEVE KNUCKLES wrote on March 29, 2012

manchester kentucky

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Hey Guys,Just remember,A.O. has a 100 year half life! That
means that if it lays there for 100 years their will still
be half of it left! So if you served over there and are
haveing problems associated with Agent Orange,file your
claim now!I was at Camp Greaves during !974/1975 and spent
my entire tour right on the D.M.Z. With my 11.B.10 MOS our
unit focused primarily on patrols and guard duty exclusivly
right in the affected zone.Have some good memorys and bad
ones to! Disabled now with type 2 diabetes,peripial
neuropathy,chronic pain and a VA rep just told me its all
probably A.O. related,would like to hear from some of my
old buddys from 1st/31st inf.(mech) 2nd ID at CAMP GREAVES
From 1974/1975 Where you at Timothy Maske/ William Moore,
Captain KIDD? Cant remember any more names but I love all
you Bros!!

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NICOLE KLAMERT wrote on March 23, 2012

Medina Ohio

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My Dad (Tom Klamert), was 707 Maint., he talked about being
in DMZ. He passed away from colon cancer in '00. I have
been recently diagnosed w/ a rare case of spinal bifida. My
local VA office believes it may have to do w/ agent orange.
If anyone has any pictures, documents, or has any type or
proof I can use for my case please reach me for I need
surgery very soon. Please help! Thank you for serving for
our country, and if you knew my Dad, you already know what
a special man he was, and how much he is missed.

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CURTIS STEWART wrote on February 22, 2012

Naptune NJ 07753

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Stationed at Camp Hovey 66-67 Cougar Co.3rd
Bn.32nd.Inf.7th.Inf.Div.,2nd Div.area RC2 Oct.-Dec.67.C Co.
manned OP Hendrix and Dessart, ran patrols inside the
Zone,and manned barriers along the South Tape which had been
sprayed,vegetation dead or dying,slimey when wet.Burned the
trees, pieces in pot belly stoves during cold nights to keep
warm.Have a lot of illnesses related to Agent Orange.Filed a
claim but denied because of the 1967 date.Never awarded CIB
Badge or Imjin Scout Patch.Is there any help out there for
the ones that served during this period.

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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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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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DAVID A. POTTER wrote on March 10, 2011

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I was stationed in Korea from January 67-June 68. I was with the 7th ID stationed at Camp Hovey. I was in CoA 1stBN 32ndInf. My Batallion was sent TDY to the DMZ in Apr. of 68. I was there until Jun when I ETS'D. I did patrols on both sides of the fence as well as guard duty in the fox holes along the zone.I remember seeing the oily look on every thing that was supposed to be vegatation. I am enrolled in the AO program and filed a claim for excessive itching of the skin and rashes if left untreated by appliing lotions but was denied as I didn't have any symptoms at the time I was sent to a specialist for an exam. If any one can help me with a claim or may have served with me on the DMZ at that time it would be nice to hear from you. The only 2 people that I do remember serving with was a James Byers from Ohio and the Co was Capt.Moore,I think his first name was Raymond. He was still there when I went back to 7th Div. Hq's to clear post for return to US.

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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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VA Publishes Final Regulation to Aid Veterans Exposed

to Agent Orange in Korea

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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WILL PLEASANTS wrote on December 10, 2010

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The 2nd Military Police Company 68-69 Korea, was added to the Agent Orange Presumptive Units List in October, 2010 by the DVA. Need to get the word out to those that served in the unit during that time frame. Any suggestions?

Will Pleasants
2nd MP Company
2nd Infantry Division
Korea 68-69
American Legion Post 342: Finance Officer
Rowan County American Legion Baseball: Treasurer

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SUE HIGDON wrote on December 7, 2010

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My husband was stationed at Camp Page in 1968-1969 in ChunCheon, Korea.
Can anyone tell me if this was sprayed with Agent Orange? My husband filed a claim for it after a diagnosis of Parkinson's but it was denied.

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JOSE J. MELENDEZ wrote on December 1, 2010

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Hello, my name in Jose J. Melendez (SP4). I was station in Korea from Jan 1978 to December 1978, first I was in C Co 1/32d Inf 2d Inf Div 01-78 to 05-78 and them I was transferred to Camp Greaves to Co C 2/9th Inf. (Manchu), 2nd Infantry Division. I patrols on the DMZ over 25 missions in the zone, and I have my (DMZ IMJIM SCOUTS) certificate, I was sent back to u.s. to ft.riley KS, to I was being told by my Capt. that if we ever told anyone what happened inside the (DMZ) we would be court-martialed. I have been dianogsed by my private psychiatrist and my VA psychiatrist with PTSD, also diagnosed with sleep and some other conditions. I received DENIED decision for my claim. I do not if I related to Agent Orange exposure, I would like to know more about this.

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CLAUDE GREENE wrote on October 5, 2009

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Was agent orange used 1962-1963 in the 7th cav and 9th cav areas?

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JERRY W. SIMPSON wrote on August 13, 2009

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I was stationed with the 304th sig btn at Seoul in 1966 Is there a danger of me being exposed to AO. I was up at camp page firing range and all to way south to Tae Gu. I am experiencing what the doctors call Lupus. I am having prostate trouble (not cancer) but inflamation. I stay very tired and sleepy all of the time w/ no energy this has been for the last 2 to 3 years. I am 64 years old and going to retire at the end of August meanly because of my health. My legs and lower back ache starting at about noon every day.

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CARL wrote on November 29, 2008

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I was in Korea 4/61 through 10/62 at that time they were spraying the DMZ with AO. I received a letter stating I was exposed to AO and asked if I had any side effects, at the time I did not. Today I do. Looking for others that were there at that time. 1st Cav. 8th mechanized Inf. (Rocking Horse) We wore a Blue Barrett.

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SAMUEL (SAM) ARMES wrote on November 16, 2008

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Served with the 15th med.BN 1st Cav. Div. 1963-1964 at Camp Irvin. Reached manhood of 21 in 1963. After leaving Korea, and arriveing in Panama,I started becomming ill alot and spent 7 days in the hosp. 65. almost died.
Do you think that I could have been exsposed to some sort of chemical while in Korea?

I am 100% totally and premently service connect.

Take care, a brother in arms.

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TONY KELLOGG wrote on November 13, 2008

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Served in 1969-70 at Camp Alamo, Army Security Agency. I am looking for anyone that served at this time. I am disabled and need to have proof of AO sprayed at this time and location.

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CHARLES JONES wrote on October 14, 2008

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Hello, my name is Charles Jones. I was assigned to
Company B 3/23rd 2nd DIV. in Korea, on the DMZ in 1966.
I am filing a claim and need some guys to come foreward
and share their stories with me. Please e-mail me at the address above. Thank you.

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SAMUEL SCURLOCK wrote on April 25, 2008

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I was stationed on the Dmz & Camp Casey from 1963 to 64. with the Co C 1st BN 17th INF 7th EUSA. You didn't see any green grass or trees, no new growth of plants. I was disgnosed with and treated for colon cancer and type 2 Diabetes. A claim for disability to the VA is pending. Any assistance would bev appreciated in substanciating the claim. Samuel Scurlock

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MURPHY ALLIGOOD 1/23 INF DIV CAMP CHASEY 71/72 wrote on March 14, 2008

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I came down with prostate cancer, or i should say thay
found the cancer in 2000 the doctors said i had it for
a long time i also have neuropathy in my legs the cancer,
has spread to my spine and bones would someone please
tell me why korean vets only get one year and vetnam
vets get four

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SARA L BLACK wrote on February 28, 2008

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My fiance was born with Spina Bifida. His father served
in Korea and was stationed at Camp Casey in 1963 & 1964.
He testified that they sprayed Agent Orange in the DMZ
area. He became ill and passed away in 2005. The
government has denied that AO was used in Korea during
those years. I am looking for any one who served during
1963 and 1964, who remembers anything about the spraying
of AO. Please help. My fiance is fighting to get the
government to acknowledge that this was done.

Thank you.

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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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LANE WIDENER wrote on November 21, 2007

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Hi Bob The time line that the VA gives and other sources are confusing. I was with CSC 1/32nd 2Inf Div Camp Casey.WE Had Radar site 6 on the DMZ in 1973-1974.I would like to be put on the list.I was also awarded the Imjin Scout.

Herbert L Widener Jr
CSC 1/32 Inf 2 ID
Radar Site 6

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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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CAPTAIN (FORMER) PHIL STEWARD CO - E CO, 2ND ENGR wrote on November 11, 2007

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If you worked at any of the 2d Inf Div. Guard Posts or Out Posts, or along the fence in the Guard Towers, or went on patrols into the Zone from the Fence, you were in areas directly sprayed with AO.

Please let me know where you were and what you did. Also, if you had contact with any Engineer Units or personnel in those areas, you can help us. Also - go to this site and read all of this document - it is long, but factual and worth the read - it was published before DOD and DOA confirmed use of AO in Korea and outlines where, who and when AO was used. http://cgsc.leavenworth.army.mil/carl/resources/csi/Bolger/bolger.asp .

Copy and paste that and read it ALL. It may be the best piece of evidence for those with AO related issues. What health issues are you facing? What has VA said, if anything about your conditions?

Please reply so I know more about you. I am working with 9 other guys from my Battalion - 2 of whom were in my Company - all of us are fighting with VA on AO caused health issues. Maybe we can help each other.

Take care - and write back soon.

Phil Steward, Captain (Former) CO of E Co., 2nd Engineer BN., 2nd Infantry Div. - Korea - 1968 - 69

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MR. BONNY E. WILLIAMS (USAF, RET) A2/G2 1956-76 wrote on October 31, 2007

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I am retired USAF 1956-76. I served April 1969-May 1970 as the NCOIC (A2/G2) within Contract Management, Finance, Intelligence/PSY OPS, Plans/Requirements/Measurements, War Reserve Materiels, and Clandestine Operations for the Commander of the 314 Air Division. Very few people regardless of the branch of service have served within my MOS and if they did it was mainly during WWII or the Cold War. Let's just say we did not interact with too many people being AT&L within A2/G2 unless our orders dictated it. Our clandestine nickname we are called 'greyhead's' at Langley and at the Pentagon.

I was in an isolated area as well as several areas at several bases on the pennisula some very close to the DMZ while 6314 Support Wing underneath the 314 Air Division. AFHRA has general histories on the 314 Air Division but no histories the 6314 support wing available for 1969-70. Notwithstanding, I can tell you we dealt with DET 4500, 1005 Special Investigations Group - OSI; (6314 support wing exercised special courtmartial status over AF personnel civilian or uniform attached to ROKAF, **6314 support wing worked for the O/L Director of Materiel- aka AFNSW-1 or AFTAC-1 aka Atomic Energy Commission with DAF elements**, O/L 6146 Air Force Advisory Group to ROKAF, **Elements of ROKAF-33rd Pararescue Group//111th fighter Squadron**; **DET, 6314 Munitions Maintenance**; 65th ordinance HAWK; 6044th USAF Dispensary, DET 2, 39th Air Division; Battery B, 6th Missile Battalion, 44th Artillery; DEt 10, 20th Weather Squadron; and the **6314 support wing chose USAF or Army Aviation Company to assist with our special mission unit** as directed by the Commander of the 314 Air Division for **US Ambassador to Korea** and to the all **UN Secy. General Office Operations in Korea(CINCUNC)**.

I have confirmation that used herbcides on the DMZ/Pennisula. **(The herbicides that were used was to kill mosquitos)** I was within an isolated areas at Osan and others bases I was required to operational guide to: Taegu, Kimpo, Pusan and Kunsan Air bases (active regular air force duty military, Executive Branch level (J1,J3) TDY's orders, and Civilian or Uniform DAF/Dept of the Army/Defense Contract Administration Agency section Special Missions Unit assignments)

Here is my question to my brothers and sisters that served during the 2nd Korea War (DMZ-post USS Pueblo incident) I would love to know which US army units within the 2nd and 7th artillery battalions we (6314 Support wing under the 314 air division) worked with? I just can't seem to find which US Army group we worked with. I have confirmation through my research (Defense Finance Accounting Service (special inquires secton) in Denver has been a big help finding 30 year old Executive Branch level TDY records)

I recently have enlisted the help of US Senator Maria Cantwell (WA-D) office and US Congressman Jay Inslee (D-Wa) help which has been a huge help to me. Both of their offices have been extremely help to me of late. I would like to thank them both.

Also we have been using the Disabled American Veterans as a service officer. They have done a decent job but you have to do more work than the your service officer in order to have a prayer let alone a change to be approved for Herbicidical, Agent Orange, Mustard Gas, Purple, or Ionizing Radiation contamination by the VA. I received my first rejection letter after 18 months of research. Notwithstanding, after I wrote a letter to the VA they have re-open my case because i have a great deal of new information and research that fo some reason did not get evaluated by the VA. There was a mail problem between the Disabled American Veterans and the VA. This is why you must be careful with the DAV, VFW, American Legion, service office and officers. Those who work for DAV, VFW, American Legion etc are great americans but they have too high of a work load and too little pay.

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TOM MCDONALD wrote on May 24, 2007

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served 2/31st in the dmz jan 68 may 68 remmber the spraying around april.. Im recovering from prostate cancer.. Any compensation available my dr. says it could be from the agent orange... Im very healthy otherwise

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BURNEY S. 'RUSTY' EVANS wrote on May 8, 2007

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I served in Korea 1972-73 & 1975-76 each time with the 45th Transportation Company Camp Humphreys (K-6)I flew all over the country in a UH-1. At one time I had a picture of a friend leaning on a drum of agent orange stacked next to the hanger! I haven't been able to find it or the negitaves due to numerious moves and ex wives. I too have several medical problems to include type 2 diabetes, psoriasis and the VA has denied all of them except of course my hearing which they gave me 10%.
I would like to hear from other vets that served during
these time frames

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KEN HRUBY wrote on April 29, 2007

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I served as XO 2/9 Inf, 3d Bde, 2d ID, Dec '68 to July '69 at Camp Hovey,( not
listed in the units exposed in the newsletter for some reason) just beyond
Freedom Bridge. As the only PCS Bn north of the river, I was on the south
fence twice daily for the entire seven months in addition to expended periods
supervising the design and construction of OP Ursula and the prototype
lighting effort for the south fence.
I was recently disgnosed with and treated for breast cancer wtih no history of
breast cancer in the family. a claim for disability to the VA is pending. Any
assistance would be appreciated in substanciating the claim.
Thanks.
Ken Hruby

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BRIAN E. MALLORY wrote on April 13, 2007

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Dear Bob Ihave appiled for com. to VA the american legion is my service rep.each time that ask me for information or documents which I provied they keep telling me they did not recive it I call my service rep,s and tell them what there saying copys are always given to me by my service rep,s I was assign to 2n Engr. Bn. Eco.2n. Div. My former Commander wrote a letter stating that AO was used in our area of operation to insure a clear fire zone for security in 1969 which my tour was Aug.69 to Sept70 if there help u can assits me with please contact me at this E-Mail address Above (Injin River Scout)

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HAROLD SMITH wrote on April 3, 2007

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I was stationed on the Dmz & camp casey in 68'69. In 2004 i was diagnosed with prostate cancer, then in 2005 i had multiple myloma(bone cancer). I did some research and those are the two top cancer's associated with agent orange. I filled out several claim forms to the va but in the end they turned me down. They said there was no proof that i was exposed to agent orange. That's a bunch of crap.

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GILBERT D JACKSON wrote on April 2, 2007

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I too worked the DMZ in May of 66 to Dec 66. We used something to kill the weeds and such, both around the camps and GP's. I came down with Diabetes in 1997. I wish someone could show we used the AO in that period also. I was with the Co B 3/23rd 2nd DIV. Anyone who can help, I will also join in any possible class action over AO. Thanks Gilbert D. Jackson 3629 Pomo Lane Modesto, CA 95356

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(CAPTAIN) PHIL STEWARD - wrote on February 19, 2007

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Hello - I was Company Commander of E Co., 2d Engineer Bn, 2 ID from May to Dec 1969. We were in Artillary Valley and built and maintained the floating bridge at the Spoonbill. Prior to that I was Heavy Junk Platoon Leader and Bn Maint. Officer at HQ in Camp Peterson.

I was the ILD Investigating Officer on several AP mine detonations involving 2d Eng. Bn Personnel in the clearing ops. inside the fence. I was also the 2d Eng. Bn officer in the investigation of the Guard Tower Colapse in A Company's sector (they built the tower) that killed one Inf Soldier and injured two others. Sorry - I don't recall the names.

I also became Commander of the Imjin River Police (Patrol Boats) in about June 1969 to December 1969. Would like to hear from you and any others from 2d Eng. Bn.

Especially looking for anyone who served in 1968 - 69 in 2d Eng Bn or worked any with 2d Engineer units who have been approved on an Agent Orange Claim.

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ROBERT A HAUG wrote on January 7, 2007

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My name is Robert A. Haug from Flandreau, SD. I was stationed at I Corps in 1972 and 1973.When I arrived I was a steographer but shortley after arrival I could no longer type due to numbness in my hands and then changed jobs. Then my skin broke out then I almost got a medical discharge. Since discharge there has been several other mysterious sicknesses that doctors have thought to be related to Agent Orange exposure.
Then the numbness in my hands and feet was an inconvinence, now I am on total disability for Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy, I also have diabetes with no family history.
I have filed a claim with the VA and have been denied because the government stated Agent Orange was only used in Korea in 1968 and 1969, the same period it was used in Vietnam, however veterans that served through 1975 in Vietnam are eligible for agent orange compensation for residual exposure. I have written to senators and asked why residual effects would be acknowledged in Vietnam but not Korea, but they will not answer the question. If anyone can help me or if I can help anyone please feel free to contact me.

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TOM MCCREE wrote on August 21, 2006

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Hey guys, I was in Inchon 68/69. I was with the 503rd M.P. Detachment. One of our duties was foot patrol on Wolmido Island, which was security clearance only area. I saw the koreans spraying the area with hand sprayers. They were wearing poncho's to keep dry, but we would had to walk around allover looking for infiltrators and get wet. Can anybody back me up on this. I filed for compensation due to Diabetes 2 and Pher Neuropathy, but 1 1/2 years ago they turned me down. I heard that they are starting to accept more claims, I don't know. HELP

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DOC JAMES MCKEITHEN wrote on June 25, 2006

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i served on the dmz during 68 and 69 i am currently 100% dav with diabetes peripheral neuropathy and coronary artery disease have lot of pain from neuropathy please contact i served with the 2nd infantry division 2nd and 38th and 1st and 23 and maybe other units

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RICH HERNANDEZ wrote on June 11, 2006

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When I first heard that I had served with a unit in Korea that was given presumptive status for exposure to agent orange I went right down to our local VA Hospital and registered. I received a full-blown physical exam and got on the agent orange list. However, the VA database did not recognize my service in Korea as making me eligible for agent orange screening. After about an hour of trying to get the computer system to recognize me, the VA rep finally just put me down as a Vietnam vet. The closest I came to Vietnam was Inchon. Hopefully they've updated their system.

Rich Hernandez, Medical Platoon, HHC 2/72 Armor 2ID 1967-1968

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CLEO HARDY wrote on May 25, 2006

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I know the gov. said 1968/69, I belive they used it before that date. I have been told by others that they experimented with it before they used it in Nam. I was in Korea and the DMZ 1965/66, at that time you didn't see any green grass or trees, everything was dead. No new growth of plants at all, and being a dumb kid at the time I thought it was because of the war, boy was I stupid. I have had skin cancer, not the kind you get from too much sun. Now I am totaly disabled because of Peripheral Neuropathy the kind you get from agent orange. Is Uncle Sam telling us the truth, I have filed about 3 months ago and haven't heard nothing other than they are looking at it. Is there any other info that you may have to help out on this??

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JACK LARUE wrote on March 2, 2006

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I was at Camp Casey from 1983-84. Did a lot of field problems. Received an AAM for one of them. Team Spirit. I now have a rash on my hands. Can AO be in the ground and on the in the area of where we were for that long, (after the 70's) ofcourse I don't know the position of where Team Spirit was as we were on the move a lot, and also, there were other field problems that i was involved in. I would like any help I could get with this, as I hav something that has developed. I haven't been to any doctors, but I need to do soemthing. I just find it hard to think that this stuff can disapate in 10 years if it is let alone undesterbed. thank you

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ROBERT L.A. (BOB) HAYNES wrote on February 21, 2006

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I have an email list of about 180 Korea veterans from the 1960's and 70's and can add you if interested.
We exist mainly for supporting guys looking to file claims for illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure.
We can help!!!
Feel free to contact me.

Bob Haynes
HHC 1/23rd. Inf. 2 ID
1966-67
Imjin Scout

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