Entry: 66099
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT SERVED IN THE ARMY 175TH INFANTRY 29 INFANTRY DIVISION
Cheryl Daughter Of Louis Ridolfi Ridolfi wrote on June 16, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: BALTIMORE MD
Unit: 175TH INFANTRY 29TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I WANT TO SURPRISE HIM WITH ANY INFORMATION I CAN GET
Keywords: HE DROVE A TANK
Entry: 66042
Subject: GEORGE RUSSELL SMALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA
Rich Smalley wrote on June 12, 2008
City and State: AIKEN SC
Unit: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with who served with or knew my father. He is still living in Pennsylvania and is in good health.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Christmas Hill, Heartbreak Hill
James Brewster, Warroad, MN
Entry: 65765
Subject: WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER, GENE GOWER
Ty Gower wrote on May 26, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello, my name is Ty. Lately I have been very interested in finding out more about my grandfather, Gene Gower. Sadly, he died before I could ever be able to really get a chance to question him about his service. He did not like to talk about his experience. Unfortunately, I do not know much at all. Here is what I do know. My grandfather, from Oklahoma, was a paratrooper and made over many night jumps across the 38th parallel. He did his training at Camp Polk in Louisiana and Fort Hood ((I'm not sure which one came first)), before being shipped to Japan at Camp Hokkaido in 1950, where he played for the football team. And although I do not know much, he was proud of his membership on the 1951 football team that was undefeated and unscored on. I know he played with Hook Eales, Buddy Ryan, and Dan Blocker. He was part of the 45th division in the 180th Infantry Regiment. Any information would be so helpful. Thank you and God Bless.
Keywords: Rangers, paratrooper, 45th division, 180th infantry, football team, camp hokkaido, fort hood, camp polk
Entry: 65331
Subject: LOOKING FOR PINE CONES FROM CAMP POLK
Floyd Roland wrote on April 20, 2008
City and State: SHAWNEE OK
Unit: HHC 1-180
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I am a current 1-180 member. I am interested in hearing from any veteran of the Korean era who knows the history of the Pine Cone. The tradition continues, but I fear we have lost some needed history on the ceremony. Please contact me if you have information. Thank you. It is well!
Keywords: Pine Cone Camp Polk, LA
Entry: 64790
Subject: JOHN KENNETH HOOPER
Austin Hooper JR. wrote on March 18, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: PLEASANT HILL MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 64355
Subject: S/SGT ROBERT (BOB) CAMPBELL
Lorraine Campbell wrote on February 18, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: PALM SPRINGS CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Re S/Sgt Bob Campbell, formerly of Yorkville NYC looking for old buddies. Many in his outfit were from Oklahoma. A very close friend was from Hawaii.
He recalls seeing young actress Terry Moore entertain with Bob Hope. She wore her famous white ermine bathing suit.
He never talks much about his experiences, although he has a box of medals and decorations.
Bob now lives in S.Florida today, and is 77.
Keywords: Pork Chop Hill, Old Baldy, Christmas Hill
45th Infantry, 180th Regiment
Entry: 64332
Subject: ED WORTH
Bobby Hood wrote on February 16, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: CONVERSE TX
Unit: CO H 2BN 180TH RCT 45TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments:
Keywords: chorwon korea 1952
Entry: 64237
Subject: FOX COMPANY
Brenda Anderson wrote on February 9, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: FOX
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father is like many and does not talk much about Korea, anyone fond memories of SFC Lamon C. Moore, Oklahoma
Wondering if anyone remembers my dad he was there that day, Lamon Creston Moore Oklahoma. He helped carry his friend and leader Lt. Long from the field the day July 15,1953(christmas hill).! He later became SFC Lamon Creston Moore. he received UN Service Metal, Bronze Star W/V, and a Purple Heart. He was shot and still to this day has scrap metal coming out of his head. We are Proud of him!! He had a heart attach last week and we almost lost him. Hoping you know or remember my dad? Thanks, Brenda
Keywords: 45th Fox Company
Entry: 64236
Subject: COMPANY F SFC MOORE
Brenda Anderson wrote on February 9, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: F COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: Found this and was wondering if you remember my dad he was there that day, Lamon Creston Moore Oklahoma. He helped carry his friend and leader Lt. Long from the field that day.! He later became SFC Lamon Creston Moore. he received UN Service Metal, Bronze Star W/V, and a Purple Heart. He was shot and still to this day has scrap metal coming out of his head, along with sharp head pains, sleep disorders, back injuries, almost 100% hearing loss and the Va admin.has only given him 10% disabliity. Just reopening his case. We are Proud of him!! He had a heart attach last week and we almost lost him. Hoping you know or remember my dad?Thanks, Brenda
Remembering 2LT JOHN B LONG United States Army - 180 INF RGT 45 INF DIV
Entry: 64135
Subject: MY FATHER WAS IN THE 180TH AND PAST AWAY FEB.20,2007 JERRY T. MCELROY, I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU
Timothy C. McElroy wrote on February 2, 2008
City and State: PIPE CREEK TE
Unit: 45TH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who knew my father. He has written a comment in this under Jerry McElroy. Please email me with the subject I knew you father in Korean war.
Thank you,
Timothy C. McElroy.
Keywords: My father who past away.
Entry: 63619
Subject: HOSPITAL RECORDS DESIRED SANDAG CASTLE JUNE 53
Thomas J. (Tom) Coyne wrote on December 29, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: AKRON OH
Unit: CO L, 180TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 45TH DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: In very early June, 1953, our Company L, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, was being relieved by, perhaps, the 179th Infantry Division. The truck in which I was riding while leaving the front line at Sandbag Castle was blown off or drove off the cliff and landed about 50 to 75 feet in a gulley. The next morning I was found and taken to a hospital. My question is three fold: (1) To what hospital was I taken; and, (2) how long was I in that hospital; and, (3) what treatments for my injuries were supplied by that hospital? Any help anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated!!!!
A friend of mine from home, Victor Busick, George Company, 180th Infantry Regiment, learned of my condition, "borrowed" a jeep and got me out of the hospital at some point, but when? I haven't a clue how long I was in the hospital.
The date the truck went over the hill was at or near June 1-3, 1953, immediately after the Chinese destroyed our unit.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Korea
Entry: 63342
Subject: I CO 180TH INF REG - WOUNDED - 16 JUN '53
Charles J. Easler JR. wrote on December 8, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: GREENVILLE SC
Unit: I COMPANY; 180TH INFANTRY 45TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: These members of I Company, 180th Inf Regt, were wounded at Sandbag
Castle, on 16 Jun 16, 1953. Purple Hearts awarded by GO 41 Hq 120
Med Bn dated 18 Jun 1953. 2nd Lt Louis Jennings, from Maine -- 2nd Lt
Charles J. Easler, Jr, from S.C. -- Pvt James Kennedy, from Penna --
Private Murphy N Blair, from Kentucky -- PFC Edward S.
Banaszek, from Conn. There were several others wounded at the same
time but with more severe wounds and it is thought they were retained at
a MASH unit for more advanced care. The place indicated on this GO
for the action was Sat' Ae-Ri, Korea.
Keywords: "Fight'em Item" I Company, 180th Infantry Regt. 16 Jaune 1953
Entry: 62940
Subject: PALMER V. JOHNSON, PFC
Colleen Jolly SR. wrote on November 11, 2007
City and State: BAMBERG SC
Unit: 180 REG, 45TH DIVISION, WW11
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Hello, I am the widow of PFC Palmer Vernon Johnson..and would like to learn some additional info about his US Army service. He passed away 1-26-1949..after returning home from serving. I know he served in Germany..and other places...and I do have his honorable discharge. He has children, grandchildren and greatgrand who are very interested in this.
Thanks for any info that you might give to me.
Colleen Newsome Jolly
Bamberg, SC 29003
Entry: 62494
Subject: 180TH
Aloysius Haverkamp JR. wrote on October 3, 2007
City and State: BAILEYVILLE KS
Unit: 45TH, 180TH, C
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Fr Cormic Walsh was Franciscan Order, was 180th battalion Catholic Chaplin, serving under Fr Robert Curtis who was the Division Chaplin. After the war he became Chaplin at a Federal prison in NY. Fr Bouberdeen (?spell?) was the 179th Chaplin.
Corresponded with Fr Walsh until he died, Have family photos taken with Fr Walsh from visits.
Keywords: Fr Cormic Walsh, 180th, 45th, Korea
Entry: 62252
Subject: CO. A,. 1ST BN., 180TH INF. REG., 45TH INF. DIV.
Wayne Davidson wrote on September 12, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK
Unit: CO,A, LST BN., 180 INF. REG, 44TH INF. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 62049
Subject: LOOKING 4 PFC CAPTAIN NASH
Gina Biersdorff wrote on August 21, 2007
City and State: WALNUT CREEK CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: CAPTAIN, I MISS YOU AND BE SAFE OUT THERE....CONTACT ME WHENEVER YOU HAVE TIME. BUT UNTIL THEN, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS....I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!!
Keywords:
Entry: 61955
Subject: ANYONE WHO KNEW THEODORE E KAISER
Sue Kaiser wrote on August 12, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: KEARNEY NE
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: If anyone from this Co is still around my husband and I would love to hear from you. Ted was my husband's brother.
Harold and Sue Kaiser
Keywords: Theodore Kaiser
US 27 802 673
Co I
180th Infantry Reg
Killed in Action at or near Chohanggal North Korea
June 19th 1953
Entry: 61394
Subject: LOOKING FOR M/SGT KURT STEINER
Marshall Ritchey wrote on June 24, 2007
City and State: MILILANI HI
Unit: 180TH, F CO - 1`80TH I-R PLT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for Master Sgt Kurt Steiner who became our Plt Leader. Also, looking for Lt Tricky of I and R Plt and Lt Sheldon, F Co CO.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Lukes Castle, Hill 854 Heartbreak Ridge and many others.
Entry: 61393
Subject: LOOKING FOR M/SGT KURT STEINER
Marshall Ritchey wrote on June 24, 2007
City and State: MILILANI HI
Unit: 180TH, F CO - 1`80TH I-R PLT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for Master Sgt Kurt Steiner who became our Plt Leader. Also, looking for Lt Tricky of I and R Plt and Lt Sheldon, F Co CO.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Lukes Castle, Hill 854 Heartbreak Ridge and many others.
Entry: 61218
Subject: BATTLE OF T-BONE -- DEC 23,1952
John Whiting wrote on June 5, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: STATESVILLE NC
Unit: B CO 38 REG 2 DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM B CO. 1952
Keywords:
Entry: 60919
Subject: FR. CORMAC WALSH
Kathryn Hernandez wrote on May 8, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: REDONDO BEACH CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for any information re: Fr. Cormac "Dinne" Walsh for family archive. Thanks so much.
Keywords: Fr. Cormac "Dinne" Walsh
Entry: 60734
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES COMP A
Cheryl Scott-Manetta wrote on April 19, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad, Lyle D. Scott, he was from Deckerville, MI, and was in comp A. He is looking for any of his buddies. He asked me to find Edward J. Wendrick, of Daggett, MI. If anyone has any info, or wants to get in contact with him, please contact me and I can get you in touch with him.
Thank You, and God Bless all you Vets.
Keywords: Lyle D. Scott
Entry: 60725
Subject: 180 INF REGIMENT, CO H; HAROLD CLINE 1951-1952
Daniel Cline wrote on April 19, 2007
City and State: AURORA CO
Unit: 180 INF REGIMENT, COMPANY H
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: datein: 1951 dateout: 12 Jun 52
Searching for any information , friends, acquaintenances of Harold H.
Cline, US 55 163 172, who died at Karhwa-gol, North Korea early morning
of 12 June 52.
Info I have says he was Company H, 180 Inf Regiment. Papers say his
company was attached to a rifle company that was assaulting the enemy.
Who knew Harold Cline of Brooklyn, Iowa? Wwho knows where Karhwa-gol, N.
Korea is? Would love to hear from anyone. I am the nephew of Harold.
E-mail address is dcline444@aol.com.
Keywords: 180 Inf Regiment, Company H, Harold Cline, 1952, Karhwa-gol, Brooklyn, Iowa
Entry: 60724
Subject: 180 INF REGIMENT, CO H; HAROLD CLINE 1951-1952
Daniel Cline wrote on April 19, 2007
City and State: AURORA CO
Unit: 180 INF REGIMENT, COMPANY H
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: 15003 E. Chenango Pl
Aurora, CO 80015
phone: 303 693-6642
fax: 303 693-6662
datein: 1951 dateout: 12 Jun 52
Searching for any information , friends, acquaintenances of Harold H.
Cline, US 55 163 172, who died at Karhwa-gol, North Korea early morning
of 12 June 52.
Info I have says he was Company H, 180 Inf Regiment. Papers say his
company was attached to a rifle company that was assaulting the enemy.
Who knew Harold Cline of Brooklyn, Iowa? Wwho knows where Karhwa-gol, N.
Korea is? Would love to hear from anyone. I am the nephew of Harold.
E-mail address is dcline444@aol.com.
Keywords: 180 Inf Regiment, Company H, Harold Cline, 1952, Karhwa-gol, Brooklyn, Iowa
Entry: 60361
Subject: LOOKING FOR J.D. BRANTON
Doug Bowers wrote on March 15, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who knows or remembers PFC J.D. Branton. He was my dads best buddy in Korea 50-52.
I'd like to help them contact each other if possible.
Keywords: 180th H company 1950-1952
Entry: 59916
Subject: COMPANY A 1952
Herbert (Herb) Rorrer wrote on February 4, 2007
Deceased
City and State: STUART VA
Unit: 180 REGT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Were you in Company A Aug 52 - Jan 53 or have a roster during this period ? Were you on Hill 854 near 812 in Oct 52 or have photos of these hills ? Was Napalm Ridge or Changhang the NK position opposing 854 ? Looking for Christianson of IL, Perdue of AL, Callahan or Ogas of CA, Pope of NY, Fick of IL. Remember losing Leet, Magourik, or Watts while in Sept/Oct 52 ? Remember me (Herb), James Bess, Baldovi, Huffman, SGT Chang or LTs Taylor, Rupp or Seeley or Leon Miller, Walter Rhodes, Walter Royack or Francisco Roque-Candenedo ? Know anyone who trained at Camp Rucker, AL in L Co. 164th Regt in 1951/52 ? THANKS ALL VETS !!!
Keywords: Hill 812 and 749, Hill 854, Napalm Ridge in Oct 1952
Entry: 59778
Subject: 180TH 2ND BN H COMPANY
Doug Bowers wrote on January 23, 2007
City and State: MILFORD OH
Unit: 45TH INF 108TH REG 2ND BN H CO
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: looking for any survivors of H company or stories from family members.
Keywords: H company, Old Baldy, Outpost Eerie, Porkchop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge, Punch Bowl
Entry: 59776
Subject: LOOKING FOR 108TH MEMBERS 1950-52
Doug Bowers wrote on January 23, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: June, 1952
Battle of Old Baldy
Entry: 59491
Subject: G CO. 180TH INFANTRY - JACK CASSADA
Jack Cassada wrote on January 6, 2007
City and State:
Unit: G CO. 180TH INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad Jack Cassada (Asheville N.C.) served in this group and would be interested in anyone who knew him to listen to stories. I've got some pictures that I am making available digitally if interested.
thanks
Keywords: The Platoon - 2nd of "G" Co. 180th Infantry
Entry: 59230
Subject: 45TH INFANTRY 180 REGIMENT FOX COMPANY
Douglas Mulholland wrote on October 15, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: ALTON IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: dad is kenneth mulholland i belive he was corpral/sargent, early to mid fifty's of the Korean War i would love to hear from any that served with him , he is 74 years old and doing well ,walks 4-5 miles a day and still sharp as a tack, he has been looking to see a reunion listing . Any feedback would be nice. Thanks Douglas Mulholland Alton Il 62002
Keywords: Dad speaks of old baldy
Entry: 59154
Subject: MY FATHER
Matthew Spradlin wrote on October 8, 2006
City and State: MCMINNVILLE OR
Unit: D CO 180TH INF 45TH DIV APO 86
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Im looking for anyone who served with my father in Korea. I have many Questions.
Keywords: William C Spradlin
Entry: 58923
Subject: G CO 180 INF RGT 45 INF DIV
Kathy Eastman wrote on September 17, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: RAPID CITY SD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Does anyone have any recollection of serving or knowing a young American Indian man, Charles Eastman nickname Mick, who died in battle on Jul 18, 1953?
Keywords: Mick
Entry: 58784
Subject: HUGH RISCOE,180TH INF, 45TH DIV, CO. I
Debra Mikel wrote on September 7, 2006
City and State: LONGWOOD FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for someone who may have known my dad Hugh Riscoe. Served at Sandbag castle, seriously wounded on June 16, 1953. He finally wants to talk about his experiences and would like to hear from someone who may have served with him or knew him there. Please contact me and I'll give you his phone information. He talks about friends named Donald Robbins, Redwing, and Sgt. Sam Davis (who was killed there). He has lots of pictures.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, 180th, 45th div., Company I, friends- Davis, Redwing, Robbins
Entry: 58237
Subject: SGT MURPHY
Coleen Dimitriou wrote on July 26, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my father;
Joseph Donald Murphy; aka Don. Sgt from Seattle, WA.
I don't know when he enlisted, have nothing further to go on.
Any help appreciated.
Thank you!
Keywords: "Don" MURPHY; Baker Company- 180th IR.
Entry: 58183
Subject: GI MIDDLETOM
Stephen Middleton JR. wrote on July 22, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: BRADFORD UK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: locking for usa famly mabe lost in korea
Keywords: not nown
Entry: 57951
Subject: 45TH DIVISON 180TH BATT.. F COMPANY
Dallas Post wrote on July 4, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: EDGEWATER FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad was in F company on Pork Chop Hill.. he
recently passed away.. He was my best buddie in
the world and I respected him for what he has been
thru and done...Anyone was in F company 180th. 45
th division.. would like to hear from them. Im his
son Dallas Post.. My fathers name was Duane
Charles Post.. guy name "DOC" he talked about
some over there. Thank you. Dallas
Keywords: Pork chop hill.. Old Baldy.. Punch Bowl.. 38th Par.
45th Div. 180th batt... F Company.
Entry: 57530
Subject: SGT CO B180 INFANTRY-PLEASE EXPLAIN!
Coleen Dimitriou wrote on June 5, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: "SGT Co. 180 Infantry" is inscribed on my Father's headstone, and I have no idea what it means. Could someone explain, so I may find further information on his active duty in the military.
Keywords: SGT Co. B180 Infantry- Joseph "Don" Murphy
Entry: 57135
Subject: CPL ADOLF MELLO PASSED ON TODAY 5/10/06
John DeMello wrote on May 13, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: LINCOLN RI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My cousin Adolf Mello of Easy Company, 4th Squad , Ist Platoon , 180th Inf., 45th Inf Div. died 5/10/06 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home on Metacomet Avenue in Bristol. RI. He spent his life in veterans homes after a disabling head wound on Earie Hill, a shoulder of T-Bone Hill in June of 52. He lived his life visited and loved by his sisters, brother, and family. He gave the pledge of alliegance to our flag at the dedication of the Korean War Memorial at the RI Veterans Cememtery in Exeter, RI. His likeness is carved on the left pillar of that memorial. He will be buried there on May 15,2006. He loved his country, his E Company buddies, and his family. God bless you all and a special thanks to Sgr Frank Vanderbilt for this site. Sincerely, his cousin Dr John B DeMello at Drjohndemello@hotmail.com
Keywords: My cousin Adolf Melo died 5/10/06 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home on Metacomet Avenue in Bristol. RI. He spent his life in veterans homes
Entry: 56927
Subject: T-BONE......JUNE 12, 1952
Jesse T. Cox SR. wrote on May 1, 2006
Deceased
City and State: NC
Unit: 45TH INF,180TH REG,2ND BN,
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Lord knows I was there that fateful day and because we had new Platoon Leader, CO ordered me to lead the Platoon across the valley floor and up the hill in the attack...I was Sqd. Leader 3rd Squad. We were getting killed terribly atop the hill from mortar and artillery.Lt Bates,( our Executive Officer and West Point Graduate) came from the first hill to order us back. Just as every one was leaving, he got hit. I stopped two of the last few left and got them to help me get him out of the trench out of sight. It was too late then to follow the rest. The Chinks were going to be looking down our backs at any moment We had been exchanging Grenades with them. Lt. Bates was alive but incoherent. We got him down the hill which was only about 75 yards out of sight and I sent the other two for a stretcher. A short time later he died . I covered him with a few twigs from a bush so the Chinks wouldn't find him and I started trying to get back to my Squad. Anyway I finally got with two of my men and the entire Company had already gone back to MLR. Revis Nichols was covering for Bob Overton who was pulling Billy Triminal off the hill...Stretcher Bearers took Triminal and and just a few moments after giving orders to my two men to "Spread Out and pick up some distance " between us as we too headed back to MLR, a shell came in , Killed Overton and wounded me in both arms and right leg...Nick helped me get bandaged with out belt gause and helped me back to MLR . After that they flew me back to Hospital in Japan and from there I was due for Rotation and Discharge all at the same time........I will never , ever forget a moment of that day......Three of my men died.....Bob Overton, David Hallahan and Ed Gilligan..........Gilligan's younger brother had been hit and crippled for life a few months earlier.. while we were training in Japan...Why wasn't Ed sent home .....He was the only son left in that family.......Well, thats my story.....What a terrible time for us draftees who only had about 30 days left before we would be rotating.....in July
Keywords: T-Bone Hill....Out Post Eerie.....Hill 191.....Lt J.O BATES. ( Died)
Entry: 56882
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
John Sorensen wrote on April 28, 2006
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. Graduted 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 on in 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 heavy involved in battle and that his company took significant loses.
If you can help in any way please send me an email.
Keywords: Melvin J Sorensen Co L 180th inf regmt
Entry: 56418
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Neil Clark SR. wrote on March 28, 2006
City and State: VA
Unit: CO G 180 INF REGT, 45TH INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for ,Then, lt .John D
Wild
Keywords: Sandbag , christmas hil 65regt3 div
Entry: 55920
Subject: HQ CO. / 3RD BN. / 180TH INF. / 45TH INF. DIV.
John Golding wrote on February 23, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: MENA AR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I am looking for anyone who might have known my dad, or anyone who returned from Korea aboard the USNS General McRae, which left Inchon on March 15, 1954.
Dad never talked much about his service time, but he left a few letters, and among them is the program for the returning ceremonies at the New York Port. He did tell me that the men on this ship were the first to leave Korea, but due to the time to cross the ocean, were not the first to arrive stateside.
I think he fought in many battles, but am not sure. Any help would be appreciated.
John Golding
Entry: 55844
Subject: ABLE COMPANY 1952
Herbert (Herb) Rorrer wrote on February 19, 2006
Deceased
City and State: STUART VA
Unit: ABLE CO / 1ST BTN / 180 / 45TH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Were you in Able Co Aug 52 - Jan 53 or have a roster during this period ? Looking for Christianson of IL, Perdue of AL, Callahan or Ogas of CA, Pope of NY, Fick of IL in A Co. Sept/Oct 1952. Anyone remember losing Leet, Magourik, or Watts then on night mission off Hill 854 ? Do you remember me (Herb), Raymond Kubinski, James Bess, Baldovi, Huffman, SGTs Ashby and Chang or LTs Taylor, Rupp or Seeley ? Were you on Hill 854 near 812 in Oct 52 or have photos of this hill ? Was Napalm Ridge the NK position opposing 854 ? Do you remember Francisco Roque-Candenedo, Leon Miller, Walter Rhodes, Walter Royack at Camp Rucker, AL L Co./164/47th ID in 1951/52 ? Appreciate a reply ... THANKS ALL VETS !!!
Keywords: Hill 812 and 749, Hill 854, Napalm Ridge in Oct 1952
Entry: 55689
Subject: LOOKING FOR COMPANY I 45TH DIV. INF 180
Kirsten Faessler wrote on February 10, 2006
City and State: KEARNEY NE
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who can give me information about my Uncle Tedd - please contact me if you know of anyone or you yourself have information. Have been looking through old letters and want to locate any friends.
Keywords: Teddy Kaiser - Company I, 45th Infantry Division, 180th Infantr Regiment
Entry: 55303
Subject: PICTURES
Richard Anderson wrote on January 21, 2006
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: here's some pretty decent pics of ruth outpost etc.
thought someone might enjoy these pics my grandfather took while serving in 1953.
http://rreahard0.tripod.com/dickanderson.html
Keywords: ruth outpost, sandbag castle
Entry: 55233
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
Alfonso Joffroy wrote on January 17, 2006
City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit: 180 REGIMENT, 45 INFANTRY DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Korea 52-53 member of 45th infantry then went to first cavalry after war.
Keywords: Msgt. Joe Baughman, SFC Vince Pachillo,
Entry: 54931
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES HILL 854 - SANDBAG
Glenn Talley wrote on December 31, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: OH
Unit: 45TH DIV. 180 INF DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for Virgil Henderson from Iowa. Was in same unit.
Keywords: Sandbag castle. hill 854.
Entry: 54808
Subject: LOOKING FOR 45TH DIVISION, E COMPANY 1951-1952
Leon Tower JR. wrote on December 23, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: CASPER WY
Unit: E COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for someone that was in these Battles, Artillery fire, Machine Gun, Rockets, Grenades,
Especially looking for people from 3rd platoon 3rd squad. Any others appreciated.
Keywords: Old Baldy, T Bone Hill, Hill 191, Hill 490, Pork Chop Hill, Chorwon Valley,
Entry: 54807
Subject: LOOKING FOR 45TH DIVISION, E COMPANY 1951-1952
Leon Tower JR. wrote on December 23, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: CASPER WY
Unit: E COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for any one that has been in these battles,
Keywords: Old Baldy, Hill 290, HILL 490, Pork Chop HILL,
Chorwon Valley,
Entry: 53950
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES-G COMPANY
Jesse T. Cox wrote on November 6, 2005
Deceased
City and State:
Unit: 180 REG. 2ND BN.G CO. 2ND PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: T-Bone Hill.....June 12 -1952...Hill 191......... Out Post Eerie......Grenades, Mortar,Artillery, F84's Napalm and Machine Gun Fire on us......
Keywords: