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JOSEPH P BLEZNUCK SR wrote on June 14, 2025

Corning NY

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69-70 Company A...
Driver, loader and gunner at Knox, then TC at Camp Rose before becoming Armorer
and Top's(1st Sgt Melvin) jeep driver, good times!!!!

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LEO LANCLOS wrote on August 11, 2024

Opelousas LA

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I left a few month before you got there at Camp Rose. If you remember Nancy, let
me know. If you remember any Lieutenants there, or any of the Medics there, let me
know. I have more information and photos. Damn, I am getting old.

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LEO LANCLOS wrote on August 11, 2024

Opelousas LA

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Update on email and time served. Korea 1/72 Camp Rose, and also at, Camp Pelham
from July 1967, to October 1968. Was at Camp Rose 1st for about 7 months. Was the
assigned Ambulance Driver at each Camp. Made routine trips to 2nd Medical
Battalion and then bringing soldiers back. If you remember me, or knew Medics
located there, send email.

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LEO LANCLOS wrote on August 3, 2024

Opelousas LA

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Was at 1/72 Armor, Camp Rose, 4-68 to 7-69 as 2nd Med ambulance driver.

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JOE B GARCIA wrote on June 8, 2024

Alamo TX

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Was stationed at camp rose Oct 1965-Dec 1966. Headquarters company and B Company!
Batatalion and company comanders personal driver! Capt Brown B Company Commander
zelinzki company clerk Sgt Garcia training officer ! Specialist James Ely best
friends ! Lost contact when we came back to stateside!🙁🇺🇸

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ELMER HATFIELD wrote on October 29, 2023

Clearwater KS

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Good duty

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JIMMY FOSTER wrote on April 11, 2023

Winston Salem NC

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Was in A Company 2th platoon tank A 21 January 1965 to Feb 1966. Was there in the
1st Cavalry Divison as well as the 2rd Inf Divison when it was replaced the !st
Cav. Camp Rose

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JOSEPH ZIEKINSKI wrote on February 1, 2023

Clay MI

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I was stationed At Camp Rose from Dec. 1966 thru Dec 1967. I was in Company A as a
tank gunner and than tank commander.

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PATRICK PURSER wrote on August 22, 2022

Altamonte Springs FL

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Camp Casey, not Camp Kaiser

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JOSEPH P BLEZNUCK SR wrote on March 7, 2022

Corning NY

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Company A, 1969-70!
Enjoyed my 13 months at Camp Rose! Growing experience for sure!
Top, 1st Sgt Melvin, Captain Cass.
Started as a tank commander, as an AJ, went on short emergency leave, came back as
Armourer!!

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RONALD BRAZEL wrote on September 1, 2021

McAlester OK

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Served 1/72 Armor Company B Jul 69 thru Aug 70. Did many days north of the
Imjim rover at Freedom Bridge and on observation and listening post within
sight of the "Z". Trying to file an Agent Orange Claim with the VA but have
no documents showing exactly where in Korea I served. Have heart problems
that started a few years after returning. Any suggestions as to how to prove
assignment there?

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DAN BURRIS wrote on November 27, 2020

Coquille OR

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Us Army 67thru 68 company A 1/72camp Rose and tdy north of the injim river.
Major Donalin commanding Injim Scouts Jan 68 class. Agent Orange sprayed on
perimeter of both, 67-68. Was TCE used to clean our wepons as well ?

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PATRICK PURSER wrote on July 5, 2020

Altamonte Springs FL

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It was supposed to be Camp Casey, not Camp Kaiser!

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DAN ELEFANTE wrote on July 4, 2020

Tannersville PA

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I was in S-3 of the 1/72nd at Camp Rose and Camp Casey from August 1970 to May
1971. I was stationed with a great group of guys most of which would have
rather not have been there, nonetheless they made the best of their time in
Korea. I recognized Richard Davies from the list on this website.

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BILL HAGER wrote on January 29, 2020

Kellogg MN

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I was stationed down the road from Camp Rose near Camp Pelham at the NCO
Open Mess Compound from July 69 to my ETS February 6, 1970.
My MOS was 11B10 but when I got off the bus at Camp Howze in January of 69,
they needed 3 bodies to be assigned to HHC 2nd ID duty/with the Deputy Post
Commanders Office, YOU, YOU, and YOU.
My first assignment was riding shotgun on PX Trucks and Cash Courier
Vehicles for the Post Exchange, we delivered goods to the PX's and Snack
Bars and collected daily receipts and took them to the bank at RC 4. We
lived in BOQ's (Bachelor Officer Quarters) along side civilians that worked
for the Post Exchange Service, we had our own snack bar and amenities
weren't bad.
In July 69, I was transferred to the NCO/OM Consolidation near Camp Pelham.
I was in charge of 13 NCO & EM Clubs on the division. I ETS'd on February 6,
1970. Someone has to do these jobs!

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OWEN DAVIS wrote on January 25, 2020

San Miguel CA

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I was in Co.A 1/72 Armor 1st Calvary Division June 1964 -July 1965 Was tank
driver A-25 tank commander was Sgt Stroh (great man) May 1965 1sts Cav colors
went Vietnam and we were changed to 2nd Infantry.Can not remember the names of
all the great guys i served with but still remember all of them

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DUANE BROWN wrote on January 23, 2020

conroe TX

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I WAS AT CAMP ROSE 69 -70 1-72 . HAD A LOT OF FRIENDS THERE. GOT SOME PICTURES
FROM THERE BUT DON'T SEE WHERE I CAN POST EM.

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RICHARD DAVIES wrote on November 22, 2019

Tallahassee FL

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I worked in the battalion S-4 as a supply clerk at Camp Rose. In retrospect,
it was a great life experience.

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JOSEPH P BLEZNUCK wrote on October 8, 2019

Corning NY

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Camp Rose 69-70, houtch mates Sgt. Berry, Sgt. Wolf. AJ , Spec 5 TC, then in
charge of Arms Room, and driver for Top.. 1st Sgt. Melvin, tall and skinny
Jamican. Played a lot of poker with him, and was I introduced to Old Grand Dad
and coke by him!!!! One of few able to fire expert with 45, and grease gun!
Put on pistol team! Great memories! Never forget DMZ duty @ -38° without wind
chill!!! And those charcoal heaters!

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JOSEPHINE MARTIN wrote on September 13, 2019

Roseville CA

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John Ryan here, served June 69 to June 70, 1/72 Armor, C company. Was on
Freedom Bridge Oct, nov and Dec, Lt Bass was our Company Commander. Does
anyone remember me. Would like a response from anyone I served with.

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DOUGLAS CLARK wrote on June 2, 2019

Rochester Hills MI

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Camp Rose has a lot of good memories for me. I was stationed there in 1970-
1971. During my time with the 1/72nd Armor I was a Platoon Leader, XO, and
Company Commander for C Company. My memories with C Company include:

1. A M48 tank catching fire in the motor pool with a full load of ammunition
2. Turning in the M48 tanks for the M60 tanks
3. Rotational duty guarding Freedom Bridge at the DMZ
4. The Bob Hope show
5. The move out of Camp Rose to Camp Casey
6. And of course the great people I served with particularly 1st Sargent
White, SSG Gore and SSG Poole.

After leaving Korea I returned to Ft Hood, TX serving in the 1st Cavalry
Division until 1973 when I left the military and entered Graduate School.

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RICHARD RILEY wrote on March 28, 2019

Phoenix AZ

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I was at Camp Rose from Jan 1961 to April 1962 in Co C, 3rd MTB. 40th Armor. I
remember the cold, too much time in the field, Park Chung Hee overthrowing the
gov't, the Berlin Wall going up putting us on alert and extending our time
over there. Also, while there we started replacing our M47 tanks with M48s.
Lots of memories as an 18 year old in a strange land! Any of the guys,
Henderson (who also went back to Fort Knox in 1962 when I did), Jenkins,
Bliss, Carter, Smith, Dozier, comment if you're reading this.

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STEVE TAKEN wrote on March 15, 2019

Riverside CA

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I was at Camp Rose, 69-70. I was a TC in B Co. I was there when we gave our
M48's to the ROK Army and got the M60's in 1970 just about a month before I
left. I went to the Advanced Combat Acadamy for one day and sprained my ankle
in the ice-covered steps leading down from the tents to the assembly area.
Still managed to march to first-day repelling class. I attended an NCO academy
at Camp Casey for a month. I remember the Bob Hope show but I had CQ duty. I
remember getting called off the Freedom Bridge to the HQ tent at 3 am, (wind
Chill - 70), March 16, 1970, for a telegram that said I was a father for the
first time.

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RUSSELL CROUSE wrote on August 1, 2018

naugatuck CT

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I was stationed at Camp Rose 1/72 from March1968 to april 1969. I was a very
young 17 yrs old. I was a mechanic but spent more time driving Jeep or
personel carrier. Meet many good friends like John Hunnicutt or Mitch Wright
or Delessandro, Boyd, Fields and Larry Bacot. Wish I would of takin the time
to realize what I was seeing. Remember Mamasun in the field with her kids
digging out of the scrap bucket for food for her children. going to the
village the first time. Looking back it was quite an experience. went to the
EM club too many times. when I was young and foolish I was young and Foolish.
remember Speaker Hill?

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SAM STITH wrote on June 18, 2018

Owasso OK

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I was stationed at camp rose from Jan 68 to feb 69. Was a medic at the
dispensary. Worked with some guys named Walsh, Hart, Naron and Calhoun. 2
winters and 1 summer. Lovely weather lol

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DUANE FRION wrote on April 4, 2017

brooklyn center MN - Minnesota

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I was stationed at camp Rose from Dec 1995 until JAN 1997,it
was not easy and was cold but met a lot of interesting
people.I was a supply clerk

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JERRY DEYOUNG wrote on February 19, 2017

Chelmsford MA

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Before Camp Rose was named it was used by the 1st marine
tank Bn til 1955 when it was taken over by the 6th tank bn.
It was across from a watering hole and later the were
building a USO club up the road. When I left in 1956 it was
a work in progress.

Any body else remember

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STEVEN BOWEN wrote on November 1, 2016

Clay City KY

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I was USAF TACP in 1969-1970 at Camp Kaiser

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DON SCHENCK wrote on May 30, 2016

Bowie Texas

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I spent 19 mos. at Camp Rose Jan. 1967-
Aug.1968. I served in Co. C. 1/72 Armor.
We drug the M47 tank (that sits in front
of our flag poles)down from the DMZ. We
scrounged enough track blocks and paint to
restore it back to it's Korean Conflict
appearance. I grew up and served with a
lot of great guys. While I was there, the
Pueblo was captured and a major attempt
was made to assinate President Park.
A couple of the guys that I remember
are George (Big Daddy) Spears and Hal
Weter. They were great guys! There was
another guy named Roger from California
but I can't remember his last name. My
tank was the dozer tank named EL TORO.
I worked my way up from loader to driver
to gunner to TC in 15 months. When I left
Korea I went to Ft. Hood, Tx. and served
in Co. A 1/81st Armor 1st Armor Dvn. Until
I got out in 1969. If you remember me and
some of our time together,drop me a line.

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JOSEPH SHEFFIELD wrote on March 7, 2016

Grand bay Alabama

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I served with the 1batt 72 armor @ camp
rose Korea from Feb. 69 till Apr. 70 hade
a great time I was with c CO. 1st Sgt
Malacosa peppalalo he was Hawaiian does
anyone remember we were asked to volunteer
for duty on freedom bridge me an kang y.c.
we're the only 2 people on freedom bridge
at that time an brother it was cold

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DENNIS CHRISTIE wrote on February 17, 2016

pullman mi

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was with c co 1/72nd armor at camp rose from oct 66 to oct
67. attended imjim academy in jan. 67. I remember drinking
to much beer at the nco club and trying to make it back to
the hooch without falling into the many drainage ditches.
would like to hear from anyone I served with.

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DONALD LARGEN wrote on December 31, 2015

Elliston Virginia

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Track Mechanic B Company 68-69 camp rose,anyone know of any
mechanics stationed there in 1969 e-mail me. Worked with a
great bunch of guys Moody, Wright,Wagner and others.

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JOE NORTON wrote on December 24, 2015

Knoxville Tn

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I was at Camp Rose most of 1966, drove a jeep for Lt. Madel until he left,
then Lt. Charles Long. Was in Hqs. Motor pool. Enjoyed my tour there.

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JAMES BEELER wrote on October 22, 2015

Chuckey Tennessee

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Served 70 to April 71 remember the move
from camp rose very cold

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LARRY HICKS wrote on December 17, 2014

Union city Tn.

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I served at camp rose feb.66 thru march 67 was a co.com.chief.had a lot of
hard duty,grew up a lot,and almost froze. Proud I was there.if u served 66-
67 contact me.

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DOUGLAS BYRAM wrote on August 24, 2014

Eastpointe Mi.

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I served with the Hq.Hq.Co. in the motor pool. I was the
supply clerk.68-69.

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DAVE CONKLING wrote on July 11, 2014

Metairie La

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I was at Camp Rose in 1970 . I was TC on m88 the Greek Guppie
Walked Freedom Bridge for awhile long time ago

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DOUGLAS DURDEN wrote on January 19, 2014

winter haven florida

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I was in South Korea IN 1967 THRU 1969 FOR 16 MONTHS. i was
stationed in Camp Kaiser, Worked at the aid station for a
very nice Doctor, also seen the Bob Hope show Christmas of
68 ,he was on his way to Viet Nam.

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JOSE B GARCIA wrote on April 24, 2013

Mcallen Texas

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I was stationed at camp rose from Oct65 to Dec 66 Headquater company
or B co. Capt. Brown was company commander Lt Giampa was also there
as was company clerk Klinsky specialist Jessings, Henry, James Ely sgt.
garcia Mess sgt. Contorno if you we're there let me know send note.....This
was a great experience and part of my deciding to do something with my
life and thank God I am now a retired county court at law judge in texas
serving 24 years on the bench .....hoping everyone else also did well ...

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TRACY STUMBO wrote on March 19, 2013

Mcdowell Kentucky

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A Co. 1/72 at Camp Rose 69/70 Agent Orange was used on the DMZ

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FRED DALE STRICKLAND wrote on June 15, 2012

belle glade florida

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I stationed at camp rose for 16 months,I remember slicky boy
ally and, saw the bob hope shoe.I want ever forget those
twelve hour nites on that cold ass river.one nite i was goin
back to camp rose ,from six tank ,I fell off into a honey
well I had the EM club to myself.I can tell a lot more but,
IM gonna keep that to myself.until next time salute .
thanks; DALE,

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RANDY SHROYER wrote on November 2, 2011

Chandler Arizona

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I was in camp Rose in 69 and 70 with the 1/72nd armor,
Recon Scouts and would love to hear from some buddys.
I remember, Motto, Quinlin, Mcqrail,Jim Crawford from San
Diego.

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KEN HUNT wrote on February 12, 2008

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I was at Kaiser Jan 70-March 71 I would be interested in any info. you have about AO and camp Kaiser. I have some interesing personal acounts about the camp and ao. Ken Hunt B2/10 Cav.

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KEN HUNT wrote on February 10, 2008

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I was at Kaiser from Jan 70-Oct.70. I would like to know what you have hear about AO and Kaiser. I have some memories of that summer in 1970 and what I saw..Thank you Ken B2/10 Cav.

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PATRICK PURSER wrote on February 10, 2008

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It's good to read all the stories from fellow vets. I spent 2 tours with the 1/72 Armor, 2nd Inf Div
1969-1970 Camp Rose
1970-1971 Camp Kaiser
We did weekly rotation for duty on Libby bridge. Sometimes we even ran our armor to the rivers edge to use searchlights. Attended Advanced Combat Training Academy winter 1970. Spent 11 days on GP Gladys. We had to go through Slicky Boy Corner and Camp Pelham on our way to the Z from Camp Rose. We had roving and stationary patrols on the bridge, and if think it was cold in those foxholes, we had open exposure to that cold on that 3/4 mile long bridge. We had many incidents with UI's around the bridge, We also had the 3 antiaircraft positions at the bridge. I managed to catch a Bob Hope tour at Yonjigol with Ms World from Brazil and the Gold Diggers from Las Vegas.
Keep the news up, I was recently notified our camps at Rose & Kaiser utilized agent orange

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