180th Infantry Regiment

180th Infantry Company F

George W. Robison

Secretary-Co F 180th Association

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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Eric Pingleton wrote on November 9, 2024

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City and State: KANSAS CITY MO

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: N/A

Comments: Just thought I would share my Great Grandfather’s accomplishments and Memory.

Keywords: Awards

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Ashley Castillo wrote on June 14, 2024

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City and State: CA

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Comments: Hello, my father is John Joe Rodriguez. He served in Korea from 52-54 and was in Co B 180th infantry. We would love to see any photos. He will be 94 years old this month and we will be taking him to Washington, DC to view the Korean War Memorial for the first time. Any information is much appreciated. Thank you.

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John Freeman wrote on September 6, 2023

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City and State: VILLA PARK IL

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: N/A

Comments: Service number 55325004, Claude C Timmons Jr, I have letters back and forth between him and his wife up until the day he lost his life fighting for our country. He had family in Villa Park, IL and Elmhurst, IL and I’d love to find any loved ones to reunite these relics with!!

Keywords: Letters, Korean War, lost letters, KIA

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JOHN SORENSEN wrote on June 5, 2023

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City and State: KEARNS UT

Unit: CO L 180TH INF REGT APO 86

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: City and State:
Unit: CO L 180TH INF REGT APO 86
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for any information about my deceased father Melvin J Sorensen. He
never talked much about the war, however, he was involved in combat. Graduated 7TH
Armored Division Camp Roberts, CA > Co A, 95th HTB on 22 Apr 53.

His release papers show his most significant duty assignment as Co L 180th inf regt.
His uniform has the patch for the 2nd Division so I am confused about the location in
Korea.

He would have been there during the battle of Pork Chop Hill and am looking to find
any information that I can. I have heard from one of his brothers that he was heavily
involved in the battle and that his company took significant losses.
If you can help in any way please send me an email.
Keywords: Melvin J Sorensen Co L 180th inf regmt

Keywords: Melvin J Sorensen Co L 18th inf regmt 2nd infantry Division

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harry miller wrote on May 5, 2023

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City and State: SPOKANE VALLEY WA WA

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Comments: trying find any infomation about cpl leonard garten{perkins} from wva he served on heartbreak ridge from oct. 1952 to may 1953,his last duty was a
57 cal recoiless gunner.he was with 45th division,180th infanty,company b

Keywords: nick name perkins

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John Velazquez wrote on May 30, 2022

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City and State: FALLON NV

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Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my uncle, Andres Martinez Otero, he was KIA on 18 July,1953 on Christmas Hill. My uncle was from Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and i would be so grateful to anyone who may have known him or may by a longshot have a photo or any remembrance of him. Thank You and Thank You to all our relatives for their service and ultimate sacrifice.

Keywords: 1953 Christmas Hill Bravo Company

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Anthony Kizziah wrote on January 13, 2021

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City and State: NEWVILLE AL

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Service or Relationship: Us Army

Comments: Hello I am kin to Sfc Mack Barnes Kia in Korea I'm looking for anyone who would have known him or been with him during the war.

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Alvin Tagtow wrote on April 1, 2020

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City and State: ATWATER MN

Unit: NONE

Service or Relationship: None

Comments: I am looking for any information or ideas of how to contact a Native Korean named Jo Nam Sik from Taegu Korea that served with U.S. Forces in 1952. 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Division.
Thanks to all who served!

Keywords: Jo Nam Sik, Taegu, Korea

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Samuel Teague wrote on March 22, 2020

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City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK

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Comments: Trying to find information on my dad, Billy Mac Teague. He served with the 45th
division company E of the 180th infantry during the Korean War

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Otis Treat wrote on March 1, 2020

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City and State: MANTECA CA

Unit: NONE

Service or Relationship: none

Comments: Looking for information on my birth father, Merle Lee Davis. He served in Korea
with Company B 180th infantry 45th Division. He retired as a Lt. Col. in 1988.. He
passed away in 2001. He was from Shawnee, OK.

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Dave Stephenson wrote on November 12, 2019

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City and State: NORMAN OK

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Comments: I'm trying to locate anyone that may have served with or knew my uncle Benny Curliss who served in Korea from 1951 through 1952 with Company L, 180th Infantry, 45th Division. He was from Hartshorne, Oklahoma.

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Billy North wrote on September 18, 2019

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City and State: DUPONT WA

Unit: HQ BTRY, 158TH FA BN, 45TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: Our Bn provided Artillery support first for the 20th, then the 19th Inf Reg combat team of the Philippines. I served as a Forward Observer and then we were moved to the east coast on Heart Brake Ridge to provide support for the 8th ROK Bde. I don't remember the date in Oct 1952, but I have read some misleading information. First we were hit by a chinese Bn and the 8th ROK retreated and left myself and a driver in our bunker. We called in Artillery VT fire on our bunker all night long. The next day our Inf, which I just read was Co A, 180th Inf of the 45th Inf Div came and got us out. I have lived 67 years with no memory other than a Lt and in Nov being placed on a hospital ship in Pusan. I have heard that the Commander of the 8th ROK was court marialed
for retreating. I have no idea if this was true. I am 86 years old now but would love to hear from any one serving in Co A at that time. The VA has tried to help me remember but as an 18 year old, who knows how the mind works.

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James Michael Sentell wrote on March 4, 2019

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City and State: SEARCY AR

Unit: 45TH INFRANTRY 180TH REGIMENT F COMPANY

Service or Relationship:

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN F COMPANY WHO SERVED WITH SGT JAMES W. SENTELL TO POSSIBLY RECONNECT HIM WITH SOMEONE IN HIS COMPANY. HE IS 88 YEARS OLD NOW AND IN GOOD HEALTH. I AM ALSO TRYING TO FIND ALL HIS SERVICE RECORDS BUT HE WAS TOLD THAT HIS RECORDS WERE DISTROYED IN A FIRE.

Keywords: SENTELL F COMPANY

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Duane Wilson wrote on December 8, 2018

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City and State: RIVERSIDE NJ

Unit: 1/16TH INF. 1 ID

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: An FYI for anyone looking for service records, like DD 214 and such and don't already know.
We who served are forever included in the records at the National Archives in St Louis. Many records were damaged and/or destroyed by a fire in the 1970's. However, many or almost all have been reconstructed.
Family members can access records easily. General Public can access, I believe after 40 years. Might be 50 though. www.nationalarchives.gov

Keywords: Records searches, Service Records, DD-214

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Manuel Ramos wrote on November 29, 2018

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City and State: WOODSTOCK GA

Unit: 45 DIVISION 180TH REGIMENT FOX COMPANY 2ND PLATOON

Service or Relationship: 1952-1953

Comments: My Father SSGT- Benigno Ramos served with the 45th Division 180th Regiment Fox
Company 2nd Platoon. He served between 1952-1954 in Korea and he will soon be 89
years old and lives in Puerto Rico. As many Korean Vets he hasn't talked much about
the war just blitz here and there through the years.

He mentioned that the unit got addition training in Japan prior to going to Korea.

He received two Bronze Stars and I would like to find the citation for it. He had
mention about them firing the machine guns and the Chinese as they came down the
hills and it seem that the more they shot the more Chinese came out from behind the
hills. He also said that they did they got a lot of mortar shelling in their
position from the north.

Keywords: My Father SSGT- Benigno Ramos, he received two Bronze Stars and I would like to
find the citation for it.

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Jane Morgan wrote on November 14, 2018

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City and State: DALLAS TX

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Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have knowledge about my father, J.O. Bates, Jr. or about the events that occurred on the date he was killed, June 12, 1952. He was KIA near Karhyon-ni, Korea.

Keywords: Outpost Eerie, Hill 191, T Bone Hill

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Amy Murguia wrote on September 15, 2018

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City and State: FOREST PARK IL

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Comments: I'm looking for any pictures of 180th Inf Regt-45th Inf Div with Robert E Weese in them.

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Michael Proulx wrote on July 16, 2018

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Comments: Looking for any information on my grandfather Alfred G. Proulx. Served in F Co, 180th Infantry Regiment. Was wounded on Old Baldy and Porkchop Hill.

Keywords: F Co, 180th, Old Baldy, Porkchop Hill

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Holly St Pierre wrote on February 26, 2018

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City and State: KALAMA WA

Unit: 180

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Vine St. Pierre passed in 1989 but I am researching and preserving his service.
He was in training at Fort Jackson, SC from approximately January 1952 to March 1952 and arrived in Korea in May 1952. He was wounded in action on June 4th, 1952 while on patrol in Chorwon. It's my understanding the man ahead of him stepped on a land mine. His records say he was returned to service after recovery (I think in Tokyo), but I'm not sure where. He was separated from service and entered reserve duty on May 22nd, 1953.
I would greatly appreciate any information from this time period. I have pictures of the area/camp and some with people but they are not labeled--except for one that says Sgt Colff on the back. It would be wonderful to identify my father's friends. He never wanted to talk about his experiences.

Thank you!

Keywords: Company L, Sargent Colff

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Jessica Wallace wrote on August 28, 2017

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City and State: HUGO OK

Unit: MEDIC

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who would have know my Grandfather Edward Wallace they called him Mutt. He was from Hugo ,Oklahoma. I know that my grandfather has several medals. But I'm looking for anyone who may have know him . My grandfather passed away several years ago and never ever spoke of the war. Thank You...

Keywords: Korea War - He was a medic

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Terry Rorrer wrote on June 27, 2017

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City and State:

Unit: COMPANY A

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Rosters are hard to get. Surely someone has copies of 1st Btn A, C, D company rosters, or 3rd Btn I or M rosters, Aug - Nov 1952.

Keywords: Hill 854

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Warner Willis JR wrote on March 21, 2017

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City and State: PRESTONSBURG KY

Unit: 45TH INF. DIV - 180TH REG.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I'm the wife of Warner Willis Jr and we are looking for information concerning a truck/train wreck at a shipyard in Inchon in 1951. There were 19 in the 6X6 truck that was hit by the train pushing gongs backwards and only 6 that survived, with my husband being 1 of them. He spent several months in a hospital and re-cooperation unit. He has tried to get his records for years and was told they burned in the fire. He was in the 45TH INF. DIV,180TH REG, 3RD BN.

Any information would be appreciate especially concerning the accident or names of hospitals.

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Skyler Mobry wrote on December 12, 2016

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City and State:

Unit: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: please help find this person so he can be remembered. please contact me if you know anything about Samuel c McDrummond from twin falls Idaho.

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John Hutchison wrote on October 19, 2016

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City and State: WILMINGTON DE

Unit: M CO 180 INF

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my brother Joe in M Co or another unit in the 180th Infantry Reg. Joe served with the 180th in late 1952 and through most of 1953 until his discharge in Oct. 1953. Joe was born and raised in Detroit, MI and lived in the Detroit area all of his life. I am interested in anyone who may have served with Joe in Korea and could possibly give a little information about serving with him and possibly how he earned his Bronze Star.

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Terry Rippon wrote on September 15, 2016

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City and State: SPARTA NJ

Unit: 45TH DIV

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My uncle George Wydick AKA George Vojtek served in the war from 1950 to 1952. He
was with the 45th Division Thunderbirds, 180th Rgt. 3rd Bat Co. M. I am looking
for anyone who may have served with him. He was in and out of the VA his whole
life for PTSD. He never talked about the war but did say he had a friend whom he
referred to as Joe Macaroni who he saw KIA. Please contact me as my uncle dies
young and I would like to learn more about him. Thank you in advance.

Keywords: Thunderbirds, 45th Division, 180th regiment, 3rd battalion, M company,

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Ellis Tuttle SR. wrote on March 3, 2016

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City and State: OH

Unit: 180TH INF (I COMPANY) / 45TH INF

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Pls call me at 419-935-8895

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Harry Miller wrote on February 23, 2016

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City and State: SPOKANE VALLEY WA

Unit: 'B' CO.180TH INF.45TH DIV. ?

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: heartbreak ridge oct.1952 to may1953. cpl charles leondard garten [perkins] from wva.

Keywords: [perkins] heartbreak ridge oct 1952 to may 1953 57 cal. recoilles rifle gunner

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Jeffrey Resko wrote on February 4, 2016

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City and State:

Unit: 180TH INFANTRY 45TH ID

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with and remembers my uncle John Korchak. He was in Korea from March 53 to June 54. He passed away this September. I would like to get any information on his service and combat action as well as history of the unit that I could pass on to his family. He did not mention much about his service in Korea.

Keywords: Korchak, 180th Inf Reg,

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Charles Cognato wrote on January 28, 2016

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Any friends of Charlie Carfagno, he passed away last week. Any stories to tell? I just discovered his unit and assignment through his personal effects. He never spoke about Korea.

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Tenley Erickson wrote on January 23, 2016

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City and State: SILVER SPRING MD

Unit: 180TH INF REG 45TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would like to find someone who fought on Christmas Hill in Jul 1953.

My dad, 2nd Lt Arthur (Swede) Erickson, was wounded in Jul 53. Purple Heart
awarded by the 46th MASH; 18 Jul,53. Gen'l orders say he was wounded on Christmas
Hill, but he says that's not right. We had moved from there, but I don't know the
name of the place we were. Actually we were being relieved from the line when the N
Koreans attacked. He was in G CO. 180th Regt. 45th Inf Div.

Keywords: Christmas Hill, 180th, 45th, Erickson, Swede

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Gary Wolgamott wrote on January 22, 2016

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City and State: PITTSBURG KS

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any members of my father-in-law's unit from Korea that would remember any stories or have any information regarding events from muster to the end of the conflict. I am researching with the intent of eventually writing a history of his service.

Keywords: 1978 East 4th Street

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Len Mizutowicz wrote on January 18, 2016

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Unit: NOT SURE

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am researching the history of my father, Leonard Mizutowicz, and his service with the 180th in Korea. If the name is familiar with anyone I would love to hear from you. I have hundreds of photos I am scanning and am more than happy to share.

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Tyler Chubb wrote on December 22, 2015

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City and State: NC

Unit: K CO 180 REGIMENT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone that knew my grandpa Bob Klinger during the Korean War he was in K CO 180th. Would love to hear from anyone that knew him thanks for you time and service!!

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Reynold Mcleod wrote on November 13, 2015

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City and State: SANFORD NC

Unit: ITEM CO 1ST OF THE 3RD 180

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I WAS ON SAND BAG CASTLE JULY 1952 DUR ING A BAD SHELLING ONE BUDDY KILL THAT NITE NAME SGT davis form west virginia my best buddy sgt FRED MCMILLIAM I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM HIM OR ANY ONE THAT KNEW HIM MY PLT SGT WAS DANIEL SHARP FROM TEXAS

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Bruce Alan Niles wrote on November 2, 2015

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City and State: CHARLOTTE NC

Unit: 2D BN, 180 INF RGT 45 DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: During the Christmas Hill battle, I believe 6 of us were pulled off to look for ammunition. The amo dump for the 2 bn was running out of amo. We found some, but the troops in the trenches were not being supplied fast enough. It was touch and go up to the end. I still have nightmares about it. Would like to read any book about it. That was the time our Bn comd got wounded and pulled off the hill.

Keywords: I seem to remember the rain soaking us.

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Tenley Erickson wrote on August 17, 2015

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City and State: SILVER SPRING MD

Unit: 180TH INF REG

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am researching my father (2nd Lt Arthur Erickson) who was wounded on 18 Jul 1953. He hasn't talked much about his experience and I'd like to find out more about those days during the Kumsong Salient Offensive just before the cease-fire.

Keywords: I believe the 45th Inf Division defended the area surrounding Old Baldy Hill.

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Arnold Samuelson SR wrote on July 19, 2015

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City and State: MESA AZ

Unit: 3RD BATTALION 180 45 TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would like any news of 180 infantry 45 division

Keywords: Sam on sand bag castle and Christmas hill

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Caleb Heagerty wrote on June 12, 2015

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Unit: 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My papa recently passed away. His name was Jimmy Gene McGaha and he served in Korea with the 1st Cav from 1951-52. He was a pow for months and managed to escape with another soldier who was later killed and made it back to American lines. We cannot get any documents from government and desperately need help if anyone served with him or can verify him. I'm a retired army infantryman and am trying to help my grandma. Thanks yall

Keywords: Pow, 1st Cav,

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Harry Miller wrote on May 5, 2015

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City and State: SPOKANE VALLEY WA

Unit: 'B' CO. 180TH INF. 45TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: charles leonard garten[perkins] cpl. from wva ,served on heartbreak ridge oct. 1952 to may 1953.i believe he may have been a 57 cal. recoilles rifle gunner.

Keywords: heartbreak ridge oct. 1952 to may 1953 . 'b' co. 180th inf. [ perkins ]

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Terry Rippon wrote on February 13, 2015

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City and State:

Unit: 45TH DIV. 180TH INF REG. 3RD BAT. M CO

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am researching my uncle's wartime service in Korea. His name was PFC George A. Wydick S/N US52040070. He was attached to the 45 div, 180th inf reg, Co M. He was on active duty from 10/16/1950 thru 08/21/1952. He was from Plains Pennsylvania and entered at Fort Indiantown Gap. I am looking for anyone who may have served/known of him. He had a best friend who was KIA named Joe Macaroni. (nickname). Please contact me with anything you may have. Also, can someone recommend to me how I can trace the regiments path in battle and what engagements they took part in please? thank you

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Dan Fuhrman wrote on January 18, 2015

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Looking for any information on the death of PFC Edward G. Knapp, may have been known as Eddie. Died on June 10, 1952 attached to 45ID, 180IR during Operation Counter.

Keywords: Eddie, Eddy, from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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William Serchak wrote on November 12, 2014

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City and State: ROCKVILLE MD

Unit: RETIRED

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for any information about a rescue operation in Kosung, Kangwondo Eastern
Battle Line in August 1952. A Korean soldier (KATUSA) Jang, Choon Hee participated
in a rescue mission led by American Squad Leader named Jack Man. Mission resulted
in rescue of two US Army soldiers from the 180th Regiment, F Company, 45th Infantry
Division. If you know anything about this operation or know about Jack Man, please
contact me by e-mail...Thank you...

Keywords: Korean Army Soldier named Jang, Choon Hee, DOB 05/05/1032 SN 8817466 attached to
the 45th Infantry Division, 180th Regiment, G Company, 1st Platoon during the war
and specifically his participation in a rescue mission led by Squad Leader Jack Man
that resulted in the return of two US soldiers who had been captured by North
Korean forces and the killing of two North Korean soldiers. Jack Man was awarded a
medal for his role. Am seeking documentation on the event and any information about
Jack Man.

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Herb (Terry) Rorrer wrote on July 2, 2014

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City and State:

Unit: 45TH ID 180TH REGT COMPANY A

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Late Sept 1952 (thru Oct), A Co. relieved 8th ROK, east of upper Soyang River on Hill
854 (often mistakenly called Christmas Hill). 854 was on the east side of the upper
Soyang River, where Hill 812 (and OP 749) was west of the river. Do you have photos
of these hills ? Was Napalm Ridge or Changhang the NK position opposing 854 ? Were
you in A Co. Aug 52 - Jan 53 or have an A Co. roster taken during this time period ?

Remember Perdue of AL, Callahan or Ogas of CA, Pope of NY ? Remember losing Leet,
Magourik, or Watts in Sept/Oct 52 ? Remember me (Herb), James Bess (tall black),
Baldovi (short Hawaiian), Bright, Fedder, Fick (WIA), Heathcock (brothers), Huffman
(WIA), Leon Miller, Peade, Walter Rhodes (weapons platoon), Walter Royack, Sonson ?

(Remember Macedo, Theo. White, Ben Rutherford, O'Berry (KIA), O'Brien (priest driver)
in A Co. prior to Sept?)

Remember our SGTs Allen, Ashby, Berhow, Chang (BIG Hawaiian) or Scott, or our LTs
Taylor, Rupp or Seeley, Jewell (black WIA), Suzuki or CPT Beane (black former LT)?

Know anyone who trained at Camp Rucker, AL in L Co. 164th Regt in 1951/52 ? THANKS
ALL VETS !!!

Keywords: Oct 1952 Hill 854 (and OP 799), Napalm Ridge, Hill 812 (and OP 749)

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Ron Stewart wrote on June 2, 2014

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City and State: CABOT AR

Unit: CO. D WEAPONS PLT LEADER

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: ;Lt. Smith told me before I left the Company that he had put me I I in for the Bronze star for action on the nite of July 3rd or July 15 1953 during bombardment of our position on Christmas Hill. I transferred to Div. HQ as assistant Special Services officer later that month. I looking over old letters I remembered this. I wonder if it is possible to contact anyone who might be able to find out if it really happened. Lt. Smith was the co of D company.

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Don Campbell JR. wrote on May 24, 2014

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City and State: NEW COLUMBIA PA

Unit: 45TH DIV 180TH INF REG TANK CO

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am very interested in learning more of My Father's service to his country while
serving in Korea. I know he served in a tank Co. and believe it was either tank #13
or113 not sure. He really didn't talk a whole lot about the war and I was a;ways
intrigued to learn more,My Father passed away in 1983 of cancer. I know if he were
around I may have learned more about hiss time in Korea.

Keywords: 45th Div 180th Inf Reg Tank Co

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Rick Zengler wrote on March 19, 2014

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for a copy of the book Christmas in July. Years ago I saw that my Father was mentioned in the book while doing research on him and now the book is no longer available.

My father was a medic. His name was Vaclav Zengler, but the guys called him Vic. I have also seen that he was referred to as the Crazy Czech.

If you know where I can get a copy or knew my father, please message me as he died in 1970 when I was 5.

Thank you for your service.
Rick

Keywords: Christmas Hill

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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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Susan Aumack wrote on November 11, 2013

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City and State: SANTA BARBARA CA

Unit: 45TH DIVISION, 180TH INFANTRY, C COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Harold Joseph Aumack (nicknamed Skippy), served in the Army from 1952 to
1954. He was from Oakhurst, New Jersey.

He did his basic training in Fort Polk, LA then was shipped out on the US Naval ship
Marine Adder in Aug 1952 to Hokkaido, Japan then to Korea.

He took lots of photos of his fellow soldiers and surroundings that I'd be happy to
share if anyone is interested.

My father passed away in 1999 and didn't talk much about his time in the war. We
cherish all the memories these photos give us...

Keywords: Thunderbird, 180th Infantry, C Company, Fort Polk, Old Baldy Hill

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Arnold Samuelson wrote on November 8, 2013

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City and State: MESA AZ

Unit: 45TH 180TH 3RD BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: was sgt major of battalion

Keywords: sandbag castle and Christmas hill

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Matthew Kelsch wrote on June 5, 2013

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City and State: MALTA NY

Unit: 45TH DIVISION 180TH REGIMENT FOX COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My name is Matthew Kelsch. I was in the 45th division, 180th
regiment, fox company, 2nd platoon, in the years of 1953-1954
(Korean War). For years I have been trying to get in touch with a
few close friends that I made during the war in my platoon. Their
names are as follows, if anyone knows of their
address/email/phone PLEASE let me know.
Names:

Robert Mcgregor (or Macgregor) - lived in north or south carolina
prior to military service.

Peter Hrudrowski - lived in Elizabeth, NJ prior to military service

Medic Markum (17-18 years old during service not sure of his
first name and not sure if last name is spelled correct here)

If anyone from the platoon I was in reads this, feel free to
contact me. I appreciate any responses, please email or write me.
This address is current.
My name again is Matthew J. Kelsch

Keywords: Korea 1953,Christmas hill, bloody ridge, sand bag castle, fox
company, platoon leader lieutenant archeribald bourke,

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