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Newsletter August 25th, 2004
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Introduction
1. This Mailing List
2. Membership
3. Looking For
4. Korean Civilians who helped supply the front
5. 18th Fighter Wing Plaque Dedication
6. We Are The Forgotten, a poem
7. Bookstore
9. Virginia Dpt. of Motor Vehicles, CIB Plates
10. Websites
11. VFW Online News (105th National Convention)
12. USA Volunteer Homeland Security Service Corps
13. Jack Benny Korean Tour 1953 - Photo
14. Korean Orphan Remembers
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Introduction
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Enid Garrison, Adrian, Missouri RIP - August 2nd, 2004
Jan Curran, Board Member of the Korean War Project, lost her mother, Enid Garrison just recently.
Jan's father, Enid's husband, Navy Pilot Lt. Charles Garrison,
VF-884, was shot down and became "Missing in Action" in Korea.
Jan has devoted much of her adult life to honor her mother and father with attempts to determine the outcome of her fathers condition in Korea. This
was as a promise to Enid many years ago.
Enid has passed on this life and we at the Korean War Project Family all join in mourning the loss of another 'family member'.
The entire family has created a living trust with
donations to Remember Charles and Enid via the pages of the Korean War Project.
See: The Story of Lt. Charles Garrison, Pilot, US NAVY, Stag Magazine submitted by his daughter, Jan.
You are not Forgotten, Lt. God Bless!
https://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/navy/vf884.htm#snapper
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George S. Patton, Major General, USA (Ret) - RIP June 26th 2004
Hal and I wish to
report the loss of another valued member of the military community and member of the Korean War Project as reported by the family of Major General George S. Patton.
Preferring to be known as a farmer, the distinguished scion
of the Patton family, George, lived a full life although suffering from failing health in recent years.
George served in Korea with the 140th Tank Battalion with distinction.
He went on to serve in Vietnam and in various commands afterwards.
Revered by his fellow servicemen and quietly following his famous father's footsteps, he is well remembered.
From
I have received word from Mrs. Joanne Patton that my commander, associate, and friend, Major General George S. Patton, passed away quietly at home the night of June
26.
Mrs. Patton has indicated that family services will be at their church in Beverly Farms, MA on 7 July, with a later date at Arlington National Cemetery to be announced.
General and Mrs. Patton maintained a family business website at
https://www.gmfarm.com
The family address is:
650 Asbury Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982-1321
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1. This Mailing List (going to 30,000 + persons)
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We began this newsletter mailing in December of 1998.
This list is a private list for our visitors and
members. A person may join or leave the list at will. It is compiled from our Guest book and is for public service messages of general interest to veterans and families.
To join or leave the list: email to: Ted Barker
tbarker@kwp.org
with Subscribe or Unsubscribe in the subject line.
Consider forwarding the Newsletter to your friends.
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2. Membership
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Consider
supporting the mission of the Korean War Project by donations in the form of Membership/Sponsorship.
See: https://www.koreanwar.org/html/membership.html
You will
find first donors, current, top group and individuals listed as well as our background and mission.
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3. Looking For
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From: Ronnie Roy buckmaster73@hotmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Subject: Harry Lester Rau, USMC
We are trying to locate pictures of marine Harry Lester Rau of Louisiana. He was KIA in September
28, 1950. His father is 95 years old and has only a few pictures of his son.
We are trying to locate some to give to him. Any other information you give us would also be appreciated.
Thanks
Ronnie Roy and Felix Perilloux
friends of the family
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Looking for anyone who knew 1st LT. Thomas B. Collins USMC.
1MAW MAG 12 VMA 121 KIA 5/20/52 @ Pyongtaek (K-6) ROK
Please see https://geocities.com/happ_e99
for more info. I am collecting recollections for my website. If anyone from the VMA-121 of that era is still around, please email me and I will include your story.
He was there from October 1951 out of El Toro MAS. Also,
he was in the VMO-3 in Tientsien, North China in 1946-47 and on Guadalcanal from 10/42-2/43 as a mechanic for the VMF-121.
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Remembrance:
https://www.koreanwar.org/html/korean_war_databases.html
Looking For:
https://www.koreanwar.org/html/looking_for.html
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4. Korean Civilians who helped supply the front
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From: JAMES WINZELL paratrooper_173@msn.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Subject: KOREAN WAR HELP
DEAR SIR:
We write all the time of our experience in Korea and the hard battles we went through. I also
fought on Heartbreak Ridge, Bloody Ridge and Sniper Ridge, also a few other places.
It is all well and good that we give our brave men the full credit we can give.
But, there is one thing missing. I have been
following your newsletter ever since it came out and I think we have but one thing left out that should be put into your newsletter. That is the old men, women and children who used to bring up water rations and ammo at night to us
on the hills.
Then on the way back down they carried our wounded and dead.
If it had not been for these kinds of people we would have had a harder time than we did. They were killed and wounded doing a job that had
to be done and we didn't have the men to do it ourselves.
So, I think we owe them all a little thanks, too.
JAMES WINZELL
187th Airborne Rgt Combat Team | 9th Infantry Rgt., Co Co
173rd Airborne, US Army (Ret)
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5. 18th Fighter Wing Plaque Dedication
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Many of our long-term
website visitors will remember the prolific communications and stories by Duane (Bud) Biteman, Col USAF (Ret).
Bud donated his writings to our Recollections section back in 1996.
He passed away on September 23rd, 2002 - RIP.
In May of 2004 Carl Nelman wanted to contact Bud and I put him in touch with Jim Biteman, Bud's son. That spurred a flurry of communications and alerted us to the recent
dedication of an honorary plaque for the Wing at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.
Jim reports:
From: "Biteman, James F"
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004
(excerpt)... I just returned from Dayton,
Ohio and a visit to the Air Force Museum to attend a dedication of a memorial plaque to the 18th Fighter Wing Association, of which my dad was founder.
Many Korean war heroes were there as a part of the 18th
Fighter Wing Association's semi-annual reunion.
Official Website at: https://www.18thfwa.org/
KWP sections:
a. Looking For Air Force 18th Fighter Bomb Wing / Group
https://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/usaf/18fbw.htm
b. Recollections
https://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/frontline/biteman/unsung.htm
Note: 39 stories in total. Col Biteman and his fellow Wing members flew some of the earliest sorties in Korea in support of the scramble to defend the attack on the Republic of
Korea.
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6. We Are The Forgotten. A Poem
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We Are The Forgotten
Lost in the middle of nowhere,
Korea is the spot.
We're bound to serve our time
In the Land the Lord forgot.
Down in the rice paddies and mountains
Down where a man gets Blue.
Down in the middle of nowhere
A million miles from you.
You sweat, you freeze, you shiver,
It's more than a man can stand.
We're not a bunch of convicts
We're defenders of our land.
We're men in the Army
Earning our measly pay.
Guarding people with millions
For only two and a half a day.
Living here without memories,
Waiting to see our gals.
Hoping while were away
They haven't married our pals.
Few people know we exist,
And few people give a dam.
Although we may seem forgotten,
We belong to Uncle Sam.
When we go to Heaven,
St Peter will surely yell.
Here's the boys from Korea,
They've served their time in Hell.
Submitted by Dan Drupp
Email: rebldan1@msn.com
I had given this to my daughter in Texas to keep for my grandchildren, but when I got to know y'all I knew I had to share it with y'all.
It was written by a man who
wrote it a few days before he was killed in action. I got this copy a friend of mine who was also killed.
So I copied it just as it was written. I hope you get the same feeling I get when I read it.
I still feel the
same way as I did back then and know as He said we served our time in Hell and it was worth it all and I would gladly do it again if I could.
There are very few of us left, but I am proud to say I was one of them and Proud
to be one of The Third Division.
God Bless all of our Brave Men who are not here but died so we could be free.
For the one's who died,
Dan
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7. Bookstore
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The Truman and Eisenhower Blues
by Guido van Rijn guido@tiscali.nl
Previously mentioned while in the research stage, now available:
https://www.continuumbooks.com/book_details.cgi?
bid=12542&ssid=OB1C3AGERF1416BWLZ165Z
Chapter 4 of the book, "Say a Prayer for the Boys in Korea," analyses the blues and gospel songs about the Korean War. Transcriptions of these obscure songs are in the book
and they are to be heard on the accompanying CD, Agram Blues ABCD 2018. A copy of the CD is available from the author. Place $15.00 US in an envelope and the CD will be sent priority mail.
Dr. Guido van Rijn
Prins Mauritslaan 95
2051 KC Overveen
The Netherlands
Website: https://presidentblues.talkin.nl/
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9.) Virginia Dpt. of Motor Vehicles, CIB Plates
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Neil Clark informs us about a new program in
Virginia. 350 orders must be placed to initiate the program. Persons who have received the CIB - Combat Infantryman's Badge.
See link:
https://www.dmv.state.va.us/exec/vehicle/splates/infoindev.asp?id=290
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10. Websites
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USS Brush at: https://www.ussbrush.org
Veterans of the Korean War Reunion, Inc. https://www.vkwr.org/
Australian War Memorial: https://www.awm.gov.au/kidshq
created for upper primary students and secondary students.
8228 MASH at: https://www.8228mash.com
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11. VFW Online News (105th National Convention)
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Jerry Newberry
Director, Communications and Public Affairs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
406 West 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS E-NEWSLETTER & UPDATE
August 2004
Welcome to the August edition of the VFW email
Newsletter.
VFW Heads to Cincinnati for 105th National Convention:
More than 15,000 members of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the U.S. will converge in Cincinnati from
August 14-20 for the veteran organization's 2004
convention. The annual event celebrates the veterans
organization's 105-year history.
During the weeklong event, high-level members of the
Administration, including President Bush, are expected
to address the delegates, as well as Democratic
presidential nominee Senator John Kerry.
Read more:
https://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=news.newsDtl&did=2102
To read the complete issue, please visit:
https://www.clientize.com/vfw/vfw-08-2004.html
Whether you are a lifetime member or someone who is
looking to become the newest member of the VFW family,
or just wish to support our efforts, Thank You for
taking the time to learn more about us.
To see the entire e-newsletter on the web, and read
many articles of interest regarding your benefits,
VFW Post news, etc., please visit:
https://www.clientize.com/VFW/VFW-08-2004.html
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12. USA Volunteer Homeland Security Service Corps
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From Bob Fuoco, KWP member and KWVA Chapter 215/270 member.
You probably know that I helped form both Chapter 215 and 270?
Now I am helping to form the United States of America Volunteer Homeland Security Service
Corps. I am the Adjutant General.
Most of the members are Korean War Veterans from the chapters.
We are training to support the Emergency Management team in case of natural or terrorist disaster. Last Saturday we
helped put smoke detectors in the poor peoples homes along with the Fort Worth Fire Department and Electric Company. Please let me know if you meet anyone who would like to get involved.
Bob Fuoco Bobfuoco@aol.com
Adjutant General
https://www.USAVHSSC.org
972-306-6359
972-306-6359
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13. Jack Benny Korean Tour 1953, photo
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Submitted by R. Lynskey
Attached is a photo my father
(Lt. Robert Lynskey) took during the Jack Benny Show (1953). My father was an MP during that conflict.
Click Here For Very Large PhotoIn the front jeep is Jack Benny. Behind him is actor, Errol Flynn.
The jeep to the right is actress Marjorie Reynolds (I think).
Perhaps you can add it to your site. Those old black/white cameras took some very clear shots. I have numerous photos of Korea and WWII. Both my parents
served in both wars.
Editor Note: if you can ID some of the people, let Ted know!
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15. Korean Orphan Remembers
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Mr. George F. Drake, Ph.D.
Korean War Children's Memorial
1421 Cornwall Ave. #B
Bellingham, WA 98225
Dear Mr. Drake and members of the 326th CRC:
My name is Eddie and I am one of your Manassas orphans. I was about four years old when the Korean War broke out. I remember my father being taken captive by the North Koreans and my mother being so sick and eventually
dying of the black plague while trying to escape, on foot, from Seoul. This left my brother Woo Yeon (7 years old), my sister Ja Yeon (2 years old) and myself homeless, hungry and desperately hopeless.
I experienced a lot of sadness and loneliness during those days. But the miracle of being taken to your shelter where my brother, my sister and I lived for many months will never be forgotten.
I have often thought of the American soldiers from the 326th Communication Reconnaissance Company who took care of us at the Manassas orphanage.
I had always wished that I could have known their names and addresses so
that I could have expressed my gratefulness, but all I remember about them was that they were the 326th Company. I didn't have any photos of them or
names. What I did not realize was that Mrs. Rue [Director of the orphanage where all Manassas children were taken] knew you and your unit very well.
Recently, Mrs. Rue visited our home and brought your letter and photos, in connection with your work in Korea.
You cannot imagine how thrilled I was to learn of your whereabouts, to see the
photos, read your letters, hear of the Korean War Children's Memorial, and the 50th year anniversary celebration. My life long wish to personally thank you for your loving care, kindness, and empathy shown toward me and each
orphan you cared for, has come true. I love the pictures-what a treasure! I have never seen anything like them. They remind me so very much of my childhood days. I have reviewed each picture over and over again. And I can
assure you that my best memories were when I was at the Manassas orphanage under your care.
You gave us the best food and better care than all other orphanages in Korea.
Under you, Mr. Drake, I had my first sip of Coca-Cola; it felt like a thousand bee stings on my tongue. At first I thought I drank the wrong thing and would die.
So many wonderful memories; you teaching us English, telling stories, singing songs, taking us to church on Sunday mornings. Oh how we loved to ride to church in the American army truck.
We were kings of the world! You included us in each and every recreational activity, such as games and movies, with the spare time you had.
I cherish and thank you for those precious memories you provided for us at
the Manassas orphanage.
Sometimes I wonder what would have happened to me if you and Mrs. Rue had not cared for me. Today I have no riches, fame, or social rank, which our
society views as successes, but I have been blessed with much greater riches. Those riches include Christian principles, the blessed hope, the inner joy, and
eternal values I hold in such high esteem today. I am certainly convinced that you made it possible for me to be the person that I am today. No words can
express my sincere gratitude for all you have done. I know that God will surely reward you in heaven someday for each one of us that you cared for and loved.
This is my sincere desire for you, Mr. Drake, the 326th CRC and Mrs. Rue.
I am anxiously looking forward to seeing you in Bellingham on the 27th of
July. What a reunion that will be! I can hardly wait to see you again. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart, Mr. Drake and to your gracious colleagues from the 326th Comm. Recon. Co. for everything you did. May God
bless you and keep you forever. With all my love and admiration I remain,
Sincerely yours,
Eddie
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Thanks to all of you for helping make the Korean War Project
successful.
Regards,
Hal and Ted Barker
hbarker@kwp.org tbarker@kwp.org
Korean War Project
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