11th Engineer Combat Battalion

11th Engineer Combat Battalion Association

Fred Boelsche

Secretary of Ass'n.

Association Email and Info

Unit Casualty List By Last Name

Unit Casualty List By Date

Army BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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MATTHEW TANK wrote on October 31, 2025

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

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Comments: Pics of Capt Chapman at Bn Aid Station 11th Cbt Engineers

Keywords: Bn Aid Station, Chapman,

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MATTHEW TANK wrote on October 31, 2025

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

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Comments: I have 160 35mm slide photographs of the unit and Bn Aid station, Enemy Cemetery at Chipo 'ri, and various scenes of Seoul 1954.

Keywords: Medic, Bn aid Station Chip'o-ri

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Perry Adams wrote on January 7, 2023

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

Unit: ADM PLATOON, HHC CO

Service or Relationship: Army 1967-1969

Comments: Would like to hear from some of the guys that were in the unit. It was a good group of guys

Keywords: ADM platoon 1968-1969 Camp Stanley Korea

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Perry Adams wrote on April 25, 2021

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City and State: LOUICILLE KY

Unit: 11 TH ENGINEER PLATOON

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: Like to hear from some of the guys that were in the unit

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Christine Langager wrote on June 28, 2016

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City and State: OCEANSIDE CA

Unit: H/S CO 11TH ENGR C BN APO 301

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello,

I would love to hear from anyone who might have served with my late, wonderful grandfather. He never really spoke of his time in Korea before he passed, and understandably so, but I would like to record, preserve, and honor his time in service. Per his DD214, he served from 2/52-12/53 in the Army with H/S Co 11th Engineer C Bn APO 301 as a heavy equipment engineer (cranes specialty from what his service school record shows). He was released from active duty as a Sgt (T). His name is Howard E. Moore, he stood about 6 foot 4 inches, hailed from Missouri, had generous ears, blue eyes, strawberry blond hair, and was the best man I've ever known.

I have a copy of a Christmas Day program, which is undated, but looks to be while the Korean War was still ongoing there is a heading under Battle Honors that reads: KOREA (7, To Date) that leads me to believe that. The program lists LtCol Hazel L Byrd as the CO at the time. I also have a couple of pictures I'd be happy to scan and send along.

If you have any stories, clippings, or photos you'd be willing to share, I'd be so grateful to add them to his records.

Thank you so much for your time,
Christine Langager

Keywords: H/S Co, 11th Engineer Combat Battalion, Korea, Howard Moore, APO 301

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Orval A. Lofthus wrote on February 1, 2015

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City and State: DETROIT LAKES MN

Unit: 11TH COMBAT ENGINEERS C. CO.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Hi to all the Korean Vets.
I am looking for the two medics that treated my wound above my right eye. I was wounded under heavy mortar fire while rescuing James Peterson and two other men from a bunker on the left side just across the Ye song River western front. was so busy I never had a chance to get to battalion Head Quarters.

God Bless!

Orval A Lofthus

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Orval A. Lofthus wrote on April 17, 2014

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City and State: DETROIT LAKES MN

Unit: CHARLIE, CO. 11TH COMBAT ENGINEERS,KOREA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was wondering if the two medics that dressed my wound i recieved in 1953 while i rescued James Peterson and two others from the buncker on the left side across the Yesong River in western North Korea. I was wounded above my right eye, and they said if it would have been lower i would have lost my eye.A tank company was moveing back, and i was to pick them up at 15:00 hrs. but did not get back from the company battalion until 18:00 hrs. so by the time we got back to Charlie Co. it was 21:00 hrs.Our company was north of Uijongbu just across the 38 parallel. Iwas the rank of corperal at the time.

Keywords: Its so long ago I can,t remember names except James Peterson he was from Dodge ,ND. He died from a work related accident on the job. His wife later moved to Bismark,ND.

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Michael Duane Pitts wrote on December 29, 2013

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City and State: MOSES LAKE WA

Unit: COMPANY B, 11TH BTTN COMBAT ENGINEERS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking through an email from Lt. Art Blair's in June of 2011, Art Blair mentioned that my father, Platoon Sergeant M J Pitts, was awarded a Bronze Star in 1950 for his service in the Korean War. Blair saw to it that my father got this medal.

How would I get that verified, as it does not seem that the Army keeps a list of Bronze Star recipients?

Any insights or sources/contacts to pursue would be appreciated. Thanks. Duane Pitts

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Perry Adams wrote on March 21, 2013

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

Unit: HHC 11TH ENG CO. ADM PLATOON

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from. Some other guys from our unit

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Ken Shipley wrote on May 23, 2012

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City and State: HALETHORPE MD

Unit: VFW POST 327

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone from the 11th that may have known
Paul Otto Smith. Mr. Smith was part of the unit in
Korea.

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Fred Letourneau wrote on December 16, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: He is looking for old friends

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Roger Sweet wrote on November 5, 2011

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City and State: WHITESBORO NE

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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T.J. Richards JR. wrote on May 3, 2011

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Comments: My grandfather, Loren Brookshier just recently past away Sunday May 1st, 2011. My family and I are looking for any information on him. He served in Korea with the 11th Engineer Batallion.

Keywords: battles, units, personal friends, ships 

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Joe Cutler wrote on April 16, 2011

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City and State: HOLDEN MA

Unit: 11TH ENGINEER (C) BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am seeking information about my fathers Korean Service. My father recently passed away and in searching through his records I found that his unit was awarded a meritorious unit citation and was wondering what that was for. Would appreciate any information.

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Lori Walker wrote on December 1, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: looking for any information that anyone can share about george b riffey. served in korean war between 9-1950 and 4 -1951. I believe he was a medic transporter

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Clem Confessore JR. wrote on October 20, 2009

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Comments: My dad was 1st Sgt Head and head company, 11th Combat engineers. Served in Korea from Dec 1951 to Jun 1963. Interested in hearing form anyone who served with him and who may have a picture of him. would particvularly like a picture of him that shows his 1Sgt stripes on his arm.

Keywords: 1st sgt Head and Head Company

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Jim Rocque wrote on June 7, 2009

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City and State: MALONE NY

Unit: 11TH COMBAT ENGINEERS BATALION (BLACK PANTHERS) KO

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Claude M.(Bud) Rocque (Rock) served with the 11th combat engineers 1950-51. We are looking for other members that he may have served with. He never talks about the war.

Keywords: Black Panthers

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Walter Way wrote on March 9, 2009

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City and State: NORWICH CT

Unit: A COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served in "A" Company during Dec. 1950 - Dec. 1951. We built a pontoon bridge over the Han River and I cannot find any info on our Company during that time. Thank you.

Keywords: Served Korea Dec. 1950-Dec. 1951. area.

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Julie Perdue wrote on January 28, 2009

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Comments: My father Willis Lee Maxwell, served in Korea late 1952-1954. Maybe until Jan 1955. One picture has a round plaque says 11th Engr.C Bn, S 3 operations officer. The palque has the black cat in center.
We have many pictures of other soldiers but no names. Lots of pictures of the terrain and country side, and others of the soldiers doing what they do. I wonder if any one is interested in seeing these, or maybe can idenitfy persons or places. I have 50-60 of these.

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Charles Hayhurst SR. wrote on January 11, 2009

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City and State: KILLEEN TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad Raymond D. Hayhurst was assigned as a tractor scraper operator to H/S CO 11 Engr CBT Bn in the spring/ fall of 1952 somwhere in Korea. I am looking for information about this unit for my family and Dad.

Thanks

Charles C. Hayhurst
SGM (RET)
U.S.Army

Keywords: H/S CO 11 Engr CBT BN

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R.B. Mahler wrote on December 1, 2007

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City and State: OSCEOLA IN

Unit: 11TH ENGINEERING COMBAT BATTALION C COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: edward erwin, john pullin, richard ashley, bud olinger, Fort Leonardwood, korea April 1952 to July 1953.

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George Gemberling wrote on October 10, 2007

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City and State:

Unit: 11TH ENGINEERING C BN

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Comments: Want to hear from some engineers of the Korean War for my cousin, Harold Mirth, Sgt (T), Feb. 1951 to Feb. 1953 who was in the 11th Engineering C BN?

Any help would be most appreciated. Much Obliged,

George Gemberling, (USAF and USN RET) gember@syix.com

Keywords: 11th Engineering C BN
Harold Mirth
Korean war
1951-1953

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Walter Way wrote on May 2, 2007

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City and State: NORWICH CT

Unit: 11TH COMBAT ENGINEERS

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Want to know names of Battles we participated in and dates, places, etc. and any decorations.

Keywords: December, 1950 to December, 1951

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Stuart Walker JR. wrote on June 27, 2006

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City and State: CRESCENT CITY FL

Unit: 11TH COMBAT ENG.C. CO.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Charles Eddy wrote on June 6, 2006

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City and State: ST LOUIS MO

Unit: 11TH ECB CO B

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: INTERESTED IN RESUMING OLD ACQUAINTANCES WITH ANYONE IN THE OUTFIT JAN 55 - MAY 56 AT MUNSAN NI

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Fred Boelsche wrote on May 19, 2006

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City and State: MOONACHIE NJ

Unit: 11TH ENGINEER (COMBAT) BN. (1950/51)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Mel Rea wrote on February 7, 2005

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City and State: FORT MADISON IA

Unit: MOTOR POOL MECHANIC

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Posting this for my Dad - Mel - I know he spent both his birthdays on March 17th on the boat going over in 1951 and on the boat coming back in 1952 so that should cover his time in country. He would love to hear from friends from the unit. He is living in Iowa and is doing well.

Todd Rea

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Jim Mowery wrote on February 4, 2005

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City and State: WURTLAND KY

Unit: 36TH GROUP-'B' CO., 11TH COMBAT ENGRS.

Service or Relationship: -

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Fred Boelsche wrote on December 3, 2004

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City and State: MOONACHIE NJ

Unit: 11TH ENGINEER(COMBAT) BN.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments:

Keywords: 11th Engineer Bn.Association (All Years)

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Michael Duane Pitts wrote on August 9, 2004

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City and State: MOSES LAKE WA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am looking for anyone who has information on my father, Sgt M J Pitts, who served in the Korean War with the 11th Eng Bn CZ, Company B and Company C. He was a construction foreman. He served between 15 March 1950 to 15 January 1952.

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Pam Tourscher wrote on July 28, 2004

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City and State: LONGMONT CO

Unit: 11TH ENGINEERING C BATT

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Basic Training feb 53- Mar 53
Specialist Training Regiment
6th Armored Division
Fort Leonard Wood MO

PFC H and S CO
11th Engr C batt
HQ Special Troop Command
Ft. Benning GA

Keywords: Really would like a pic of my dad.

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Jim Bowers SR. wrote on July 24, 2004

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City and State: MULLENS WV

Unit: H/S 11TH COMBAT BATALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Lookin for a Clarence Jackson...if any info contact me at my email adress, any information would be greatly appreciated

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Joey Anderson wrote on June 23, 2004

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City and State: MILTON FL

Unit: ACO 11TH ENG.

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Well i was just surfn around and found this and wanted to let all you guys know we "jungle cats" during iraq upheld the proud tradition and fought bravely like you our forbearers

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Kenneth Proctor wrote on April 27, 2004

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City and State: HICKORY NC

Unit: 378TH ENG. COMBAT BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father is a vet of the 378th Eng Combat BN.
He never talks too much about his time in
country. I know he served there sometime
between 1950 and 1953. I have his old unit
photo and thats how I stumbled on to this
thread. Would love to know if there are any
members of his unit on this listing. Also would
like to find out more about what he went
through while there. As I said, during my years
growing up and still up to this day, he does not
talk the war. I am just very curious.

Thanks!

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Fred Boelsche wrote on April 20, 2004

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City and State: MOONACHIE

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Our ass'n is looking for new members
We have been holding reunions for 10 years
You can contact me at the above E-Mail
Regards,
Fred

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Eugene R. Swanson wrote on August 5, 2003

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City and State: VANCOUVER WA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for Steve Mikich, last known living in Gary,Indiana. Would like to call or locate him.

Have located Ben Botehlo, Lambert Nathe, and Tom
Ferjet.

Keywords: 11th Engineer Battalion, Combat Oct 1951-Sept 1952
H/S Company Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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Rolly Clark wrote on July 17, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was in the S-2, Recon section of the 11th ECB H and S Co.from Jan. 1952 to May 1953.

Keywords: S-2,Recon.

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William Sullivan wrote on July 11, 2003

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City and State: TX

Unit: 11TH ENG COMBAT HQ - SV COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Sorry I did not get my complete Emai address in the first post. Hope you will ssee this one if you need to send me Email

Keywords: Bill Sullivan

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William Sullivan wrote on July 11, 2003

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City and State: TX

Unit: 11TH ENG COMBAT HQ - SV COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Sorry

Keywords: Bill Sullivan

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William Sullivan wrote on July 11, 2003

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City and State: TX

Unit: 11TH ENG COMBAT HQ - SV COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from any one woho served in the Hq and Sv Co of the 11th Eng Combat durning 1950 51 I left Korea in Jan of 52. I was personal Sgt at the time.

Keywords: Was called Bill,

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Jack Ward wrote on June 18, 2003

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City and State: COLFAX IA

Unit: COMPANY A ARMS ROOM

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for Army veterens who served in Company A 11th Combat Engineers in Korea in 1962

Keywords: Company A--- Arms Room

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Amberly Bailey wrote on May 4, 2003

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City and State: APO AE

Unit: 1ST MILITARY POLICE CO

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I haven't seen any info on A. CO. 11th Engineer BN
I am trying to search for anyone enlisted in 1955 and stationed in Korea with my Grandfather, Bill Jenkins at the time he was a SSG. He is alive and well and I would love to link him with some of his old buddies. Thank You.

Keywords: A CO 11th Engineer BN 1955, DMZ

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Donald Wahler wrote on April 8, 2003

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City and State: MINNEAPOLIS MN

Unit: 11TH COMBAT ENGINEERS, CO. C

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I don't remember much it seems like i've got some kind of mental block. The pictures are still in my head tho. I went over on the USS General Freeman troop ship, from Japan and landed at Inchon in November 1950, got my points and left in November 1951.

Keywords: I remember towns with funny names.
A guy from Waco Texas we all called "TEX"

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Jack Dillon SR. wrote on December 22, 2002

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City and State: ELON COLLEGE NC

Unit: 11ENGINEERING BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: This is my father's contact info. He is looking to hear from ANY 11th EBC folks, especially those from 1950-53.
( This was in previously, I had to update to change my email contact info. Feel free to contact me and I will pass info to my father.)

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Edward B. (Eddie) Usonis wrote on December 17, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: 36th Engineer Group - Korea Army War Veterans - Looking for Korea Army War Veterans who served in Korea with units affiliated with the 36th Engineer Combat Group. - IX Corps Engineers. Our location was below the Iron Triangle between Chorwan and Kumhwa near a shelled out town of Tae-de-gul. Interested in the whereabouts and status of veterans and would like to contact any veterans to exchange views and recollections in connection with the 36th Engineer Group.
Affiliated Units – The 11th Engineer Battalion - 74th Engineer Battalion - 194th Engineer Battalion - 378th Engineer Battalion - 76th Dump Truck Company - 86th Engineer Searchlight Company - 323rd Engineer Company Light – 1437th Engineer Treadway Bridge Company.
The purpose of this web site http://www.36engr.cityslide.com is to re-connect with old buddies, exchange news and views, revive old stories, renew old acquaintances, and indulge in a bit of nostalgia. This web page is focused on all veterans who had some connection with the 36th Engineer Group while in Korea and WW II.
Your posts in the Guest Book or Message Board are welcome.
Email - Edward Usonis at edwardoo@msn.com

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Rich Geraffo JR. wrote on December 13, 2002

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City and State: TINTON FALLS NJ

Unit: 11TH COMBAT ENGINEERS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking to surprise my Dad with a new jacket with 11th Engineer Combat Unit emblems. I need help. Does anyone have the logo,emblems, info on how to get it

Keywords: 11th Combat Engineers.

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Edward B. (Eddie) Usonis wrote on September 12, 2002

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City and State: FREDERICKSBURG VA

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: 36th Engineer Group - Korea Army War Veterans
Our Web Site - Click Here

Looking for Korea Army War Veterans who served in Korea with units affiliated with the 36th Engineer Combat Group. - IX Corps Engineers. Our location was below the Iron Triangle between Chorwan and Kumhwa near a shelled out town of Tae-de-gul. Interested in the whereabouts and status of veterans and would like to contact any veterans to exchange views and recollections. The 36th Engineer (C) Group was located alongside Route 22 east of MSR-3 near Tae-de-gul. There was also a small stream nearby also not far from 44th MASH and a water reservoir. Our working quarters were bunkers in a small hill. Affiliated Units – The 11th, 74th, 194th, 378th Engineer Battalions – 76th Dump Truck Co. – 86th Engineer Searchlight Co. – 323rd Engineer Company Light – 1437th Engineer Treadway Bridge Company.
The purpose of this web site is to re-connect with old buddies, exchange news and views, revive old stories, renew old acquaintances, and indulge in a bit of nostalgia. This web page is focused on all veterans who had some connection with the 36th Engineer Group while in Korea and WW II.

Keywords: 36th Engineer Group

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Ed Cunningham wrote on August 6, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for the unit crest or patch for my fathers uniform he receantly passed away and i am trying to find this or any other info on this unit he was in korea and japan any help apprecited


thank you

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Gary L. Lantz wrote on July 16, 2002

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City and State: CHAMBERLIN SD

Unit: C COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: SERVED IN CO. C , 1956-57
WE PUT UP THE WIDEN-STEEL TREADWAY BRIDGE ACROSS THE HAN RIVER,TOOK CARE OF ROADS UPTO DMZ AND REPLACED BRIDGES.

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Roy Osborne wrote on July 13, 2002

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City and State: BLUE CREEK OH

Unit: 11TH COMBAT

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for friends I served with.

Keywords: SFC. Roy Osborne

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