179th Infantry Regiment

Sponsor of the Korean War Project

Milton K. Arrow
Binghamton, NY

Member: 179th Inf Rgt A Co

Dedicated to Hal and Ted Barker for their unselfish devotion to the
Korean War Project.

Remembering all of my unit mates in Korea - Milt

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Dave Hottenstein wrote on October 8, 2025

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City and State: WI

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Comments: Looking for info on my Uncle Mervin Hottenstein or anyone who served with him. Served in Korea Dec 1952 to Sept 1954.

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Todd Heath wrote on October 1, 2025

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City and State: MURFREESBORO TN

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Comments: I am trying to find out any information I can about my great uncle who was killed at Old Baldy on June 29th, 1952. His name is Cpl. James Edward Ellis. He was a medic in the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was from Madison, TN. Any information at all would be helpful. Thank you.

Keywords: James Ellis, 45th Infantry Division, 179th Infantry Regiment, medic, Old Baldy, June 29th 1952

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Greg Bridges wrote on December 7, 2024

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City and State: PUEBLO CO

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Comments: I'm looking for any information concerning my father in the Kirean War. His name was Robert Bridges, or Bob, 45th Infantry Division, 179th Infantry Regiment, Company E. He was a Sergeant in charge of a mortar squad. Served in battle during 1951. Any information on where exactly he and his men served, what battles they were in, etc. Would be most helpful. Thank you.

Keywords: Korea, 1951, 45th, 179th, E company

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Reed Sheridan wrote on February 4, 2024

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City and State: HOSCHTON GA

Unit: 94 ALCF

Service or Relationship: USAF/USAFR

Comments: My Dad, Donald T. Sheridan, served with 45th ID in Korea in 1952. He earned Silver Star as cited in 45th ID General Order 267 (1953). Believe he earned citation during first half of 1952 (2 Lt at time). My Dad talked very little about Korea (or Vietnam). Took stories with him. Do you have access to 45th ID G.O. 267? If so, could you provide me a copy, or at least section that contains my Dad’s citation?

Keywords: Donald T. Sheridan / Silver Star citation / 45th ID G.O. 267 (1953)

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Mike Egan wrote on November 25, 2023

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City and State: LODI CA

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Comments: My dad was 179th 45 infintry 1951-1953 he was in graves registration
And was on front lines removing casualties to morgue
He was awarded 3 bronze stars
Have very little knowledge of any of this because he never spoke of it he passed in 2004
His name is William Egan
Any information is welcome

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Keith Paul Shiflett wrote on January 22, 2023

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City and State: NEWTON FALLS OH

Unit: 179TH INFANTRY, 45TH INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: US Army

Comments:
Can't find any information online,

Battling Cancer, leg amputation, and still caring for my infantile grandma with Alzheimer's.

Korean war platoon sergeant that was on the front lines the entire time has many stories for you to hear before it's too late.

Keith Paul Shiflett

847 state route 534 NW
Newton Falls, OH 44444

(330) 898-8069

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Keywords: Frontline Sergeant Shiflett

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Frank Hill wrote on November 27, 2022

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City and State: BLANCHARD

Unit: MANY

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: I grew up in Oklahoma City and Korean War Veteran Lloyd Gramling was like a second father to me. Lloyd served in the 179th Infantry along with Dan Blocker. Does anyone remember Lloyd? He is gone now but not forgotten. Kindest Regards. Frank Hill

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Donald Hugh Maynard wrote on April 24, 2022

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City and State: LENOIR CITY TN

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Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: I am looking for any information or photos anything I can find on my grandfather. His name is Cpl Donald Hugh Maynard he served in the Army and he was on Pork Chop Hill. I think he served from ‘51-53 or ‘52-54 but I am not sure of that. I know he also had a brother who served in the army at the same time and he was in the battle of the punch bowl. His name was Johnny Delmar Maynard but unsure of his rank. My name is Leslie Hobbs and thank you for your time and help.

Keywords: Maynard. Pork chop hill. Army. Corporal.

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julie glickstein-ruvkun wrote on November 13, 2021

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Unit: 179TH INFANTRY 45 DIVISION CAMP POLK LA

Service or Relationship: Army Korean war

Comments: I realize my previous message failed to include my father's name. Sol Glickstein from
Brooklyn , NY. He was the only person from NYC in his group. I have all his war
photos, medals and dc papers. I also have a studio photo of his unit at Camp Polk , LA
before they went to Korea. My father died in early May of this year. We were fortunate
to have the Army play taps at his graveside service. While he did not talk a lot about
the war, he did give an interview to my son many years ago. Just wondering if there are
any family members of his unit interested in chatting about their father;'s
experiences. Best Julie Ruvkun

Keywords: Sol Glickstein

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julie glickstein-ruvkun wrote on November 13, 2021

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City and State:

Unit: 179TH INFANTRY 45 DIVISION CAMP POLK LA

Service or Relationship: Army Korean war

Comments: Dear Korean War Project,
I recently went through my mom and dad's home ( dad passed away 5/8/2021) and found all of his Korean War photos as well as the studio picture of his unit from Camp Polk before they left for Korea. My dad was 92 when he died, after unfortunately suffering from Alzheimer's. However, the photos are in perfect condition and I have an interview he gave my son about his war experiences.Just wondering if any Camp Polk men are still alive . I have my dad's dc papers and his medals. Thanks for responding. Julie Ruvkun

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andy merritt wrote on July 18, 2021

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City and State: PORT MATILDA PA

Unit: 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT

Service or Relationship: US ARMY

Comments: i ma looking for any information anyone may have known my dad. George F Merritt from Rush/Scottsville, New York. i have a few pictures and would like to share them.

Keywords: Old Baldy

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Joe Gorman wrote on May 30, 2020

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City and State: MI

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Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father, CPL Patrick Gorman, from Lansing, MI. He was with 179th during the Army of Occupation in Japan, and was with the 1798th when it was sent to Korea. He is still alive and has vivid memories of his time in Korea.

Keywords: 179th, HHC, Security Platoon

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Jim Willey wrote on May 29, 2020

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City and State: MILL CREEK WA

Unit: NONE

Service or Relationship: None

Comments: I’m sending this , because I was doing research about my Uncle Delbert(Charles D.Willey) , Company D ,179th Inf. Reg. 45th Div. Korea 1951-53. From what I know, he was a machine gunner. He did not talk much about his service, in fact I’ve learned more about his experience in Korea since he has passed , than when he was alive .If anyone knew him , or about him would love to hear about it. He lived most of his life in Burns Oregon as a Logger.

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Thomas Hinte wrote on April 6, 2020

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City and State: TAMARAC FL

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Comments: I would very much like to make contact with any one who knew or served in Korea with my brother Charles (Punky) Hinte

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Montana Woolman wrote on March 15, 2020

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Comments: Looking for anyone who can would know my great uncle who was KIA during the Korean War his name was SGT Douglas Sherman Woolman with the 179th Infantry Regiment C CO 1 BN. I’m currently in Washington state and will be going to Kansas soon but would like to talk to anyone who knew him thanks everyone

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Sonja Roy wrote on April 26, 2019

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City and State: ODESSA TX

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Comments: Does anyone remember my Dad, Beryl Teston. He was in the 179th reg. He was shot on July 18th, 1953. He survived and came back home to Texas. He passed away June 11, 1983. I miss him.

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Ray Smith wrote on February 12, 2019

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City and State: OLD TOWN FL

Unit: 179TH INF

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: I would like to find out more about some of my father's friends in the army. The only thing I have is his discharge papers. he was a medic. I will post things that are on his discharge papers. His duty assignment is 1666 med co 179th info regarding. Component and branch or class is usar ameds. He was stationed in camp kilmer NJ. In May of 1951. His name is Raymond Leroy Smith he has since passed away, and i Know almost nothing about his friends in service. I would love to know anything about my father's time in Korea.
Thank you,
Ray

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Melvin Collins JR. wrote on November 12, 2018

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City and State: PAWNEE OK

Unit: 45TH

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: Looking for information on my father, for his lineage to know about him.

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Clyde V. Antrim wrote on October 17, 2018

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City and State: PUEBLO CO

Unit: DOG COMPANY 179TH 45TH DIV

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: I clyde V Antrim was a Member of the Pagan Raiders in 1952 and as of today I am the only member that is still alive.

Keywords: Korean War 45th Div 179th Reg Dog Company

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Clyde V. Antrim wrote on June 23, 2018

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City and State: PUEBLO CO

Unit: 45TH DIV 179 REG DOG CO. ( PAGON RAIDERS )

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments:

Hay you Korean War 179th Reg Vets The 179th Regiment Assoc.
is having a Reunion for all of us at the Sheriton Hotel in Sep, The Date will made in Aug of this year it will be posted in the 179th Assoc Peace Pipe News Letter , But you say you don't get the news Letter and I say Why don't you Join Up at
The 179th Infantry Regiment Association
P.O. Box 845
Edmond , Ok 73083-0845. or call Georia Sparks 405-341-1233
To join up it was $ 35.00 Dollars for one year and I got it for 5 years for
$75.00 Dollars. if your going to the Dinner It's a round $ 75.00 for Man and wife , Yes you better bring her here with ,You , You will need to be Here early Friday If you want to have coffee with some of your old Buddies
if you wish to get a good room come early . I'll see you there I hope
Yours truly
Clyde V Antrim

Keywords: 45th Div 179 Reg . Reunion 2018

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Doug Morrow wrote on June 23, 2018

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City and State: ASHEVILLE NC

Unit: HQ CO 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT

Service or Relationship: US Army

Comments: Looking for Army Veterans of 179th Infantry Regiment,Heartbreak Ridge Korean War 1952-1953 who served with my Dad Troy Morrow from Fairview NC.Thanks!

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Lori Brewster wrote on October 7, 2017

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City and State: FERNDALE MI

Unit: 45TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I am helping a Korean War veteran, John W. McFarland (Mac), write his memoirs. He
served with the 2nd Battalion, 179th Regiment, 45th Division on Bloody Ridge in
1953. He left Korea in March 1954 with the last troops of the Thunderbirds
returning home on the USNS McRae. After a 34-day journey, the McRae docked in New
York Harbor on April 19, 1954. He remembers the chaos of families joyously
reuniting with their GI, including his reunion with his wife, that took place that
day. Many flashbulbs were going off to capture the moments but, unfortunately, his
wasn't one of them. He would like to know if anyone out there was there that day
and took pictures and would be willing to permit him to use them in his book. We
have contacted the 45th Division Museum in Oklahoma City, but they do not have
photos of that event but did send us pictures of the ticker-tape parade that took
place 4 days later. Our sincere thanks to anyone who can help us.

Keywords: Bloody Ridge, USNS McRae, New York Harbor 1954, Korea 1953, 45th Division,
Thunderbirds

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Robert Mackowiak wrote on August 8, 2017

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City and State: PAWTUCKET RI

Unit: G CO, 179TH INF

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I'm seeking out anyone who was with G Company, 179th Infantry who might have known (then) Lieutenant Jack H. Place. I believe he was company commander, possibly also with 3rd platoon. He was wounded July 27, 1953 near Pau-Gol and evacuated by M/Sgt Earl Jackson Smith who was killed returning to the command post shortly after delivering Place to the aid station. Many thought Place to be dead until he showed up at a reunion years later.

I would very much like to find a period photo of Jack and hear from anyone who has even the faintest memory of him and/or G Company activities at the time. I am interested in any photos of the time whether Place might appear or not.

I have a portrait of him from when he was in the Navy in WWII if anyone thinks they will remember a face but not the name, though he is a few years younger at that time.

Keywords: G Company, company G, G Co, Co. G, 3rd plt, 3rd platoon, place, jack h. place, captain place, lieutenant place, capt. place, lt. place, M/Sgt Smith, Earl J. Smith, Pau-Gol, July 27, 1953, 27 July 1953, 179th inf, 179th infantry

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Bryan Austin wrote on November 23, 2016

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City and State: FREMONT WI

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Does anyone have any stories about the M-75 that were used at the battle of Pork Chop Hill? I am looking for information on Daisy's luv and the people that were in that M-75. Thank you all for serving our country

Keywords: M-75
Daisy's Luv
Edward
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Kayla Long wrote on August 9, 2016

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City and State: BOWLING GREEN OH

Unit: 179TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather, Ardist C. Lawson passed away last year. I was very close to him as he was also my best friend. I am wondering if anyone knows any information on him? The only information I have is that he was wounded in action by missile, his rank was Private First Class, his troop element in Div Inf Regt, specialty was Light weapons assault infantry leader and I have heard many funny stories of him having a pet monkey that he would take to the bars with him. He wouldn't talk much about it as I don't blame him. I'm just curious to know what he did and what battles he fought and the kind of man he was. If anyone has any information or knows where I could get this information, please contact me.

Keywords: Ardist Lawson, Private Lawson, Unit 0179

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Rebecca Hatcher wrote on May 31, 2016

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City and State: COLUMBUS NJ

Unit: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Trying to find anyone that would remember Billy Hatcher. He was killed in action on Christmas Day 1952. He was from Millville NJ. If anyone knew him and remembers him or can talk about his last days, his R and R in Japan, please reach out.
Thank you.

Keywords: Billy Hatcher

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Bill Barter wrote on January 12, 2016

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City and State: L

Unit: 179TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking or any information about Pagan Raiders and Intelligence and Reconnaissance units or platoons in 1952/1953 Korea. Believe my uncle may have been in one of these units. How would I research it.

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Sandy Ragland wrote on November 11, 2015

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City and State: GAINESBORO TN

Unit: 179TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for veterans who served with my dad, Korean War1952-1954, 179th Infantry Regiment, company F, served Luke Castle, Heartbreak Ridge.

Keywords: Haskell Ragland, one of his friends, Protector from New York.

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Daniel Proulx wrote on November 2, 2015

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City and State:

Unit: NA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Carl Proulx 179th. I don't know anything about what he did in Korea other then he got there early 1953 and was seriously wounded july 1953. He was from Michigan.

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Robert Miller wrote on October 8, 2015

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City and State:

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My uncle 1LT James B. Miller was kill in battle while serving with Company G, 179th Regiment, 45th Division in the Korean war. I am looking for anyone who knew him or served with him.

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Beckey Boliver wrote on September 2, 2015

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City and State: LEWISVILLE TX

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I have been going through photo's and have found a few of my fathers war time. Though there are no records of what unit he was in. He often talked about being with the Famous man from Bonaza, Dan Blocker. If anyone has any information on William Howard Bannister of Dallas ,Texas Please contact me! Thank you!!

Keywords: Howard Bannister

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Marie Weer wrote on August 27, 2015

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City and State: COVINGTON OH

Unit: 179 TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Searching for picture of my father Al Jutte and or picture of his group/occurance anything?

Keywords: Nickname Bud 179th infantry Korea

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Mike Rowe wrote on August 4, 2015

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City and State: MILFORD DE

Unit: 45TH ID

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I need some assistance. I am a veteran outreach worker and I'm currently assisting a Korean War Veteran who claims to have been a POW. He is stating that he was attached to the 45th Infantry Brigade and he, along with over 500 other American soldiers were captured and interned at Pontok(?). This gentleman was only in the camp for 7 days before he claims to have escaped. The man's name is Wilbure Bill Reid. Does anyone remember him? The government never gave him POW status, but between the 7 days interned, as well as the month he spent in the woods after escaping before being rescued, he should have POW status. He suffers from PTSD and the government has denied his claims for disability for the last 20+ years. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Keywords: 45th Infantry, Company Commander: 1LT Sheffler, 1SG: Moore, Neil Stone was KIA while standing next to Wilbur Reid, Operation Big Switch, Operation Little Switch

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Troy Morrow wrote on June 30, 2015

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City and State: ASHEVILLE NO

Unit: HQ 3RD BN 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad was Combat Infantry on Heart Break Ridge Nov 52 July 53.Am looking for anyone who served with him.

Keywords: Heart Break Ridge,HQ 3RD BN 179th Infantry Regiment,Funny Man.

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William Heartsill JR. wrote on April 14, 2015

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Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Wanting to know the location of Co.I, 3 Bn., 179th Inf., 45th Div. on 6/15/1952 when my Mom's Cousin Sgt. Earnest Eugene Gallatin was KIA.

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Billy R. Harkins SR. wrote on March 17, 2015

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City and State: LONEGROVE OK

Unit: HV.TK. CO..

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Don Henderson and i have coffee at the Grasshopper café every Monday at 9 am in Healdton Ok. Any one is invited/. Bill P we have done this for 16 years.

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Charles Pyles wrote on December 2, 2014

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City and State: RACINE OH

Unit: 179TH INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any information on my Grandfather while he was in Korea. He passed away in 1988 so I did not get the chance to meet my hero. He was a cook as well, had transportation pins, infantry pins, was in Korea during two campaigns, Corporal, was a Sergant but lost a stripe? not sure on that one. He was also from Chester Ohio in Meigs County. Anyone have any stories, pictures, or any information that would help please get in touch with me.
Thank you,
Charles Pyles

Keywords: Old Baldy, 179th Infantry Company A, APO 86

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George Miles SR. wrote on November 24, 2014

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City and State: ROCHESTER NY

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Tank Bn 2 Sec AAA Quad 50 Half Track

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Jeanenne Teed wrote on August 30, 2014

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City and State: GULFPORT FL

Unit: 179TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any information regarding my uncle, Richard E. Johnston, KIA June 29th, 1952. Or any information relating to the war around that time. Thank you.

Keywords: Old Baldy, Porkchop Hill, D Company, 1st BN

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Ralph Diamond wrote on August 27, 2014

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City and State: ANNAPOLIS MD

Unit: COMPANY B OF THE 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT.

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad (fooive service number 46-10-30-109. He was a Private First Class on entering active duty) was in Korea with Company B of the 179th Infantry Regiment. We do not know the exact dates that he was overseas but we have a Christmas card he sent to his mother for 1952. It is a Headquarters 45th Inf. Division card.

My dad has dementia. He lost his discharge papers long ago. We just received a certified copy from his home town court house in Fairmont, West Virginia. We are applying for VA benefits (wish us luck there). We are applying for his complete service record from the VA and may or may not hear from them.

The reason I am writing is that his discharge papers shows my dad won two Bronze stars and the Combat infantry badge. My dad always maintained that he saw no combat in Korea. Now it is to late ask him. Does anyone remember our dad from Korea and what he did to earn two Bronzes Stars? Does your association have a list of medal recipients?

Thank you,
For the Diamond family
Ralph Diamond
ralph127@msn.com

Keywords: Joseph -Joe- Diamond

Company B of the 179th Infantry Regiment
Headquarters 45th Inf. Division ?

46-10-30-109 fooive service number

2 bronze stars
Combat infantry badge
United nations service medal
Good conduct medal
Called into active service private e 1
Over seas 11 months 11 days

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William Cornelius SR. wrote on August 9, 2014

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City and State: RANKIN IL

Unit: HQ CO 1ST BN 179TH INF REG 45TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: looking for former men of the 179th regiment from 1951 to 1953

Keywords: Chorwon

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Angelo Digiovanni wrote on May 26, 2014

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City and State: BARTLETT IL

Unit: 279 HQS POST OFFICE

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments:
heavy mortors 279th then to post office 279 hqs july 1952 to September 1953.

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Bonnie Martin wrote on February 25, 2014

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

Unit: 45TH

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for any information about the Veterns who served in Korea during 1952-53. Be
really nice to find any who came off the Hill called Cristmas Hill, 245 went up and 13
came off.My spouse is one of them and he is now up in age and has just started opening
up about the heart felt experence on the Hill and the men who he served with. He was
in the 45th division. Thank you to any who remember.

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William Davis wrote on February 7, 2014

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Thanks uncle billy for what ya did to protect our home front.love ya.yer nephew william davis and family

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Jimmy Smith wrote on November 26, 2013

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City and State: LONG ISLAND NY

Unit: 179TH INFANTRY MEDIC I BELIEVE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for any info or anyone that knew my grandfather... Raymond smith hr was from long island new York he was a corp. He was US Army A meds.he went to camp kilmer in Jersey he would have been about 20-21 years old when he served.... Any help with helping me find people he served with our any other info would be awesome

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Sandie Curran wrote on November 1, 2013

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City and State: CLEARWATER FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My uncle is John Service, he served with the 179th Infantry

Regiment during the Korean War 1952-53.



My Uncle is not doing so great right now, he has cancer and the

chemo is really kicking his but.



When talking to him the other night he mentioned to me that the

one thing he wants before it is to late is the regiment brass

for hat or lapel.



If you knew John Service or know where I can get the brass it

means a lot to us.



Thank you and thank you for your service to our country.

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Michael Waits wrote on September 26, 2013

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City and State: EDMOND OK

Unit: A/1/179

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am the current company commander of A Co. 1/179. I am
developing a history of A Co for the unit. I would greatly
appreciate any information about A Co during their time in the
Korean War.

The members of A Co have already made theirr place in history.
I want to make sure those following in their footsteps know
about the men who went before them.

Thank you.

Keywords: A Co 1/179

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Thomas Johnson wrote on August 15, 2013

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Unit:

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I am seeking verification that Co. C, 179th Infantry received the
Distinguished Unit Citation for actions during the Korean War. I
am posting this on behalf of PFC Neal Hamann, a member of that
Unit. He was told by others in his unit at a reunion that his unit
received the Distinguished Unit Citation; however, when he
requested verification and receipt thru the proper channels, he
received a reply that records were burned in a fire in 1973 and
therefor they were unable to verify receipt. If any members of Co.
C, 179th has their own personal records of the receipt of the
Distinguished Unit Citation, it would be appreciated if I could be
notified thru the email listed.

Keywords: Distinguished Unit Citation, Company C, 179th Infantry

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Albert Dahl wrote on August 4, 2013

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City and State: WAUKESHA WI

Unit: A CO 179

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Iwas on Christmas hill when war ended Icant remember names. Two

of our squad wher wounded .One a sargent and aGerman kid.we

where located on the left down where the trench crossed to the

enemy side

Keywords: heart break and Christmas hill

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Tony Wood wrote on July 21, 2013

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City and State: LEXINGTON TN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone that knew my father, Corporal Robert Anderson

Wood, 179th Inf. Regiment, I Company, but I do not know what

battalion. He was a gunner on a 30 caliber machine gun. His tour

was from April 1953 to April 1954.

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