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DMZ Era Messages posted to this BBS:

Entry Name	Last Message
SCOTT FOWLER	April 7, 2025
LARRY LABOUNTY	January 30, 2025
MICHAEL MCCUSKER	August 29, 2024
RALPH WEELDREYER	August 10, 2024
TOM WEBBER	July 14, 2023
EDWARD KING	May 6, 2023
BURT KENNEDY	June 27, 2020
JOHN CHANIK	July 2, 2018
CHARLES CRIMMINS	February 10, 2018
GARY MORSE	August 28, 2017
BILLY AHALT	January 26, 2017
CHUCK HAUPTMAN	July 3, 2016
JIM SEERY	March 30, 2015
EUGENE RAMSEY	February 28, 2014
JULIUS KAREL VAN HOLTEN	April 28, 2013
DAVE FOGARTY	April 27, 2013
GEORGE HICKS	December 1, 2012
PAUL JORDON	April 15, 2012
GARY RASMUSSON	February 2, 2012
EDWARD REYNOLDS	November 11, 2011
GEORGE WILLIAMS	June 16, 2009

Entry: 9374

CAMP MCDONALD BARRACKS 7TH INF DIVARTY

SCOTT FOWLER wrote on April 7, 2025

Grand Rapids MI

Comments:

Served in Korea from Nov. 1960 to Feb. 1962. Kennedy extended us 90 days
when the East Germans built their wall. Worked radio hill and played battalion
basketball. Took a troop ship to Inchon, 18 days, and one home, 13 days. Neither
one was what I would call a "pleasure cruise", but I was young!

Entry: 9348

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LARRY LABOUNTY wrote on January 30, 2025

Painesville OH

Comments:

Divarty - 1960 -61

Entry: 9289

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MICHAEL MCCUSKER wrote on August 29, 2024

Germantown TN

Comments:

I believe was at the area of Camp McDonald Barracks today. I have some photos I
can share if anyone wishes to contact me. The guards were very young Koreans and
did not know if this was once the site of an American base. My father, Jack
McCusker, served here from 1966-1967.

Entry: 9282

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RALPH WEELDREYER wrote on August 10, 2024

Cottage Grove OR

Comments:

I was at McDonald’s Barracks Sept 69 to Oct 70. I remember the hot summers, cold
winters and wet spring and fall. Often miserable as I recall! How about those
slickly boys and field whores that would find you when you were out in the field,
miles from nowhere. If you were there when I was, I’d like to hear from you.

Entry: 9112

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TOM WEBBER wrote on July 14, 2023

Bushnell FL

Comments:

I was married to Miss Kim the waitress in the mess hall for 12 years. She passed
away earlier this year.

Entry: 9082

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EDWARD KING wrote on May 6, 2023

Red Lion PA

Comments:

I got to McDonald Barracks while the Pueblo Incident was going on. We kept our M-
14 in our locker. I worked on Radio Hill I'm 74 now and can't recall many names of
my Friends What an Experience being 3 air miles from the DMZ was! My hope is that
someone will see this Post and remember me so we can relive some memories...

Entry: 8627

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BURT KENNEDY wrote on June 27, 2020

Pittsburgh PA

Comments:

1960-61, Met section, 7th Div-Arty. Have pics of camp & met site at 8 th
engineers compound

Entry: 7545

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JOHN CHANIK wrote on July 2, 2018

Renton WA

Comments:

Was McDonald Barracks on the left side of the road at the top of the next rise
south of YongJuGol? That's where I was TDY from Casey in 1967 for 1 week.

Entry: 7435

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CHARLES CRIMMINS wrote on February 10, 2018

Downers Grove Illinois

Comments:

I was in S3 7th Inf Divarty from January 1968 to Februay
1969. Intersting times, starting out with Pueblo, Blue
House and a multiple other "Incidents".
I lost four friends in other units up on the DMZ.

I can't belive the changes around Camp Casey and the
Olympics there twice.

When I got there the rice paddys were prepared with water
buffalos and the roads were dirt until we got closer to
Soul.

Chuck Crimmins

Entry: 7301

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GARY MORSE wrote on August 28, 2017

atco new jersey

Comments:

i was stationed at McDonald barracks 1966 to 1967 in the
fse division. would like to hear from anyone who also
served there during that time,

Entry: 7119

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BILLY AHALT wrote on January 26, 2017

Greeneville TN

Comments:

I was stationed at McDonald Barracks--7th DivArty--S3
section from May 1966 until October 1967.
Some of the many wonderful people I remember serving with
were Curtis Beach, Jack Jackson, Jim Speery, Ron Dodge, Jim
Casey, Sgt. Henderson, Sgt. Townsend, Sgt. Maj. Toler, Ed
Lansing, David Veazy, Lt. Babb, Lt. Cantrell, Maj. Porter,
Sgt. Yabanez, Curtis Short.
Many other folks that I cannot remember there names.
Colonel Bates was the Battery Commander when I departed and
Colonel Young before him.
I Cannot believe it has been half a century since I was
there. Would love to hear from any of you folks. Billy
Ahalt

Entry: 7022

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CHUCK HAUPTMAN wrote on July 3, 2016

San Jose CA

Comments:

At DivArty from 1968 to 1970 in
communications.

Entry: 6798

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JIM SEERY wrote on March 30, 2015

Bayport New York

Comments:

Served in the S3 Section, 7th InfDivarty, 1966-1967. March
2013, I was in Korea on business and was finally able to
locate what we knew as McDonald Barracks. It is now manned
by the ROK Army. In the old days, there were no paved roads
heading NE from Munsan. The current road is modern and fast
with no military checkpoints. It continues to RC#1 and
beyond. The countryside is covered with commercial farms and
modern business. However, it is nothing like Seoul. There
are no more homes with thatched roofs. I could not enter the
post or take photos. The ROK military was on heightened
alert because of the ongoing North Korean threat. The area
is no longer as rural or as beautiful. Enjoy your memories! U/7

Entry: 6590

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EUGENE RAMSEY wrote on February 28, 2014

Cleveland TN

Comments:

93f20 Artillery Ballistics meteorologist assigned to McDonald barracks but TDY
at a 2nd I.D. compound 3 miles south of McDonald, can't remember the name
of this compound. In country from Nov. 1968 to Dec. 1969. Lots of spraying
just below our metro-site in ammo dump--having respiratory problems and
possible diabetic nerve pain in feet. Anyone having been tested for A.O. or
know the symptoms????

Entry: 6425

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JULIUS KAREL VAN HOLTEN wrote on April 28, 2013

west bountiful utah

Comments:

Anyone remember Julius Van Holten?..

I am looking for anyone who may have served with my father. He was in
Korea 1962-63. he would have been about 26 or 27 years old. He spoke with
the Dutch accent, he was from Holland and English was his second
language. He was married to a woman from England. He had one son with a
severe heart condition and a second child on the way. On his right bicep he
had a tattoo, it is a heart with a scroll through it with the name "Beryl"
inscribed. I believe he was 7th infantry.
I am his daughter. I'm a veteran ot the Gulf War '90-'91. My father has
passed some time ago. I wish I had taken the opportunity to learn more of
his military experience since that seems to be the only thing we had in
common. If anyone out there can share stories or pictures I would be truely
greatful. Evev if you did not know him but you were there about the same
time...please write. I would like to get an idea of what it may have been like
for him. Thank you so much.
Spec Renee Olsen
Reneeolsen08@gmail.com

Entry: 6424

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DAVE FOGARTY wrote on April 27, 2013

Minersville PA

Comments:

I was stationed at McDonald from July 1962 to July 1963 and
worked in the Divarty personnel section. Our hooch was up on
the hill behind the CP. Had many friends there and wondering
if any are still looking to catch-up on our lives. Remember
White, Boyd, Bristow, Timmermen, Whaley and the Chief WW2 Mr.
Sammons and WW4 McCoullow. Alson Col. King and Gen Stoll.and
who can forget Sgt Majors who I am sure is not alive today
/

Entry: 6340

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GEORGE HICKS wrote on December 1, 2012

Phenix City AL

Comments:

I was in Korea 1970-1971. At Camp Mcdonald Jun 1970-Mar 1971. I was assigned to the commo section as section chief.

My section was responible for Radio and telephone land lines equipment. HHB had a Radar section located on the DMZ just above Camp Alamo.

My assigned pesonnell and myself visited this site often to maintain the commo equipment as needed. I am asking anyone that may can help me with my
agent orange claim please reply. My boss was MSG Havery.

George Hicks
11 Hillside Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
geohicks02@gmail.com
228-547-5311

Entry: 6224

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PAUL JORDON wrote on April 15, 2012

Hephzibah Ga.

Comments:

I was stationed at McDonald Barracks from Dec 1960 to July
1962.Would like to hear from anyone who was there at that
time.
Thanks Paul J.Jordon
US Army Ret.

Entry: 6189

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GARY RASMUSSON wrote on February 2, 2012

donnybrook nd

Comments:

I was in korea 1962 to 1963 at hq 7th div artillery, where
was this located? It was also called Camp Mcdonald
barracks would liked some info and where it is located?
Thanks Gary

Entry: 6159

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EDWARD REYNOLDS wrote on November 11, 2011

BELLOWS FALLS VERMONT

Comments:

AT HHB 7TH DIVARTY FROM APRIL 1968 TO MAY 1969
SOME NAMES : SUPINO, MICHELLI, ROGERS, GIANCOLA, BEDE ---
WE WERE ALL 05C'S, RADIO TELETYPE OPERATORS

Entry: 5700

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GEORGE WILLIAMS wrote on June 16, 2009

Comments:

I am looking for a year book with pictures of cooks that was station at McDonald Barrack,or orders,units roster,or trip tickets.Trying to prove that we support the Artillery units firing in mountain DMZ,from Feb.1968 to May 1969.I remember First sgt. Williams,SFC Knoll the mess sgt.a short guy smoked cigar,and was also in charged of club.I remember we change to 2ID patch about three month before I left,I know if any one was there they remember Miss Kim who work in Kitchen,or the talliest guy on compound William Smith,so if you have any info that can help I would like to here from you.

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