Keywords: Inchon,Sandbag Castle,Hill 1220 and Outpost Queens-Christmas Hill.
Entry: 38478
Subject: 'CIJ'-'CHRISTMAS IN JULY'
Richard A. (Dick) Anderson SR. wrote on November 18, 2003
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City and State: ROCKFORD IL
Unit: CO.'L'-180TH INF.-45TH INF. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: "CIJ"-"Christmas in JULY"-Anyone interested in buying this 215 page paper back,please contact me at These stories were told by 20 co-authors from units of the 179th Inf Reg't. and the 180th Inf. Reg't. of the 45th Inf. Div.of the last 30 days of BLOODY COMBAT for Queens Outpost,Xmas Hill and hill 1220 King Company-180th was run over by the CCF-E and F Companies almost lost their positions and were relieved by units of the 179th-45th Div.
Keywords: Inchon,Sandbag Castle,Hill 1220,Christmas Hill
Entry: 38466
Subject:
Millard Horn wrote on November 17, 2003
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City and State: GRASSY CREEK NC
Unit: 180TH 45DIV KING COMPANY THUNDERBIRD DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: MY FATHER REMEMBER ALL THE WENT ON IN KOREA HIS LT RUFFNER WAS HIS COMMANDING OFFICER HE IS LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT MIGHT KNOW HIM AND TALK ABOUT ALL TIME AND SEE IF SOME OF HIS BUDDIES MADE IT HOME ALRIGHT MY DAD IS AT THE RIPE YOUNG AGE OF 72 HE HAS BEEN THUR A LOT IN HIS LIFE I'M TRYING TO HELP HIM FIND SOME OLD BUDDIE THEY MIGHT HAS SERVED WITH HIM IN KOREA 1952 -53
Keywords: MILLARD HORN WAS IN THE 180TH 45TH DIV. KING CO SANDBAGS CASTLES CHRISTMAS HILL HE WAS WITH THE THUNDERBIRD DIV THEY ALL CALLED HIM DOC HORN HE WAS A MEDIC
Entry: 38420
Subject: FRANSICO LUJAN SANDOVAL
Lee Sandoval wrote on November 16, 2003
City and State: YUMA AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: BORN JUNE 11 1930
DIED NOV 10 2003
RECEIVED PURPLE HEART DURING HIS SERVICES IN THE KOREA WAR. SURVIED BY SPOUSE AND 5 CHILDREN. LIVED IN YUMA, AZ 85364
Keywords: PFC FRANSICO ( FRANK )
Entry: 38419
Subject: FRANSICO LUJAN SANDOVAL
Lee Sandoval wrote on November 16, 2003
City and State: YUMA AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: BORN JUNE 11 1930
DIED NOV 10 2003
RECEIVED PURPLE HEART DURING HIS SERVICES IN THE KOREA WAR. SURVIED BY SPOUSE AND 5 CHILDREN. LIVED IN YUMA, AZ 85364
Keywords: PFC FRANSICO ( FRANK )
Entry: 37854
Subject: JESSE T COX - JUNE 12 1952 - OUTPOST EERIE
Jesse T. Cox wrote on October 28, 2003
Deceased
City and State:
Unit: 45TH-180TH-2ND BAT-G CO-2ND PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was Squad Leader of third squad , 2nd Platoon until I was wounded at 3PM on June 12,1952 on "EERIE".
I would enjoy hearing from any who were there that awful day....Iwas a draftee and joined the Division November 1950 at Camp Polk.
Keywords: T-Bone--June 12,1952--180th--G Co.--2nd Platoon--Squad Leader 3rd Squad
Entry: 37812
Subject: MASTER SGT KURT OR CUTIS STEINER IR PLATOON
Marshall Ritchey wrote on October 26, 2003
City and State:
Unit: I - R PLATOON, 180TH INF REG.
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Heartbreak Ridge, Sandbag Castle, Intelligence Recon Platoon
Keywords:
Entry: 37380
Subject: SEARCHINGFOR MEMBERS OF CO.L
Richard A. (Dick) Anderson SR. wrote on October 5, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: ROCKFORD IL
Unit: CO.'L'-180TH INF.-45TH ID
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for Co."L" Veterans
Keywords: Sandbag Castle,Christmas Hill,Hill 1220
Entry: 36976
Subject: DO YOU KNOW ME?
Marshall Ritchey SR. wrote on September 17, 2003
City and State: MILILANI HI
Unit: 180TH REG, F CO / -R PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served in Fox Co and carried a BAR. Transfered to the I and R Platoon till I rotated out in June 1953.
I then served with the Far East Command Honor Guard in Tokyo and then with the 1st Cav, 7 th Cav Reg, I and R Platoon, in place called Chitose 2 Hokkido.
Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Sandbag Castle, Luke Castle and
Punchbowl
Entry: 36906
Subject: HOWARD C. POST A CO 12/51-53
Losone L. Parmeter wrote on September 13, 2003
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City and State: BILOXI MS
Unit: MSGT (1SGT) USAF RETIRED
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My brother Howard C. Post US 55048708, served in the 45th Inf Div: 180 Inf, 1st Bn, A company as a BAR man. I would like any info you have. We are trying to put together a memorial. Thanks to Hal and Ted they found his actual unit. He died in 1958 of a head injury he received in Korea but I can find no record of his injuries or his ribbons. He died in Bay Pines Hospital in Florida.
Keywords: Looking for my brother
180th Inf, 1st Bn, A company Bar man
Korea Dec 1951 until 1953.
Entry: 36641
Subject: LOOKING FOR 45TH SIGNAL COMPANY MEMBERS
Irving M. (Whitey) Stormark wrote on August 31, 2003
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City and State: ACWORTH GA
Unit: 45TH SIGNAL CO. 45TH INF. DIV.
Service or Relationship: .........
Comments: Trying to locate fellows I served with. We have made contact with 15 buddies and are looking for more, especially Ray Wilson from Sacramento, California and George Sargent, who was regular army and was from Wisconsin. Those of us that have made contact have been having reunions in various places in the country and look forward to the get togethers. Our next is scheduled for Harlan, Iowa this September from the 9th to the 12th.If you are one of us, please check in!!!
Keywords: My nickname is WHITEY, Took part in an action on Hill 191, was in the Chorwan Valley area, arrived in Korea from Eta Jima, Japan in April 1952 and rotated out in June of 1953.
Entry: 35993
Subject: COMBAT DOC VAL SIMONDS LOOKING FOR DIVISION BUDDIES, G CO 1953
Valentine (Val or Doc) Simonds wrote on August 1, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 45TH DIVISION 180TH REGIMENT GEORGE COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Val "Doc" Simonds is looking for anyone who was part of or remembers Val "Doc" Simonds from the 45th infantry division, 180th Regiment, George Company. If you were on Christmas Hill in 1953 please email me. I would really like to here from you. valsimmonds@comcast.net
Keywords: 45th Division, 180th Regiment, George Company, Christmas Hill, July 1953
Entry: 35684
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
Shelley Reeder wrote on July 22, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Am putting together a book of South Dakota servicemen who were KIA/WIA in country. Members of the 180th were:
Bald Eagle Bear, Fredrick - KIA 3/11/53
Biescheuvel, Leon - KIA 10/7/52
Eastman, Charles - KIA 7/18/53
If you have any information on them, battles that were going on during the date they were listed or photos, I'd appreciate anything you could tell me.
Keywords:
Entry: 35574
Subject: DID YOU KNOW THEODORE E KAISER?
Mary Dickinson wrote on July 17, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone that might remember my uncle Theodore E Kaiser. I don't know what company he was with, but my dad always said he died when he jumped on a grenade to save the rest of the men in his unit. I would really like to know some more information. Thank you.
Keywords: 180 INF RGT 45 INF DIV, SGT - E5, KIA
Entry: 35417
Subject: KIA CHARLES W PARSONS KIA 6/14/52
Kathleen Rosenberg wrote on July 10, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for any information regarding the battle that killed my uncle. "Charles W. Parsons" He was a private first class with the 180th infantry 45th division hq. He was killed June 14, 1952. Thanks
Keywords: 180th infantry 45th Division HQ
Entry: 35018
Subject: COL JAMES O.'BULLDOG' SMITH
Orville (Mac) Smith wrote on June 21, 2003
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City and State: OKEMAH OK
Unit: 180TH INF REGT, 45TH INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: We now have a 180th Inf Regt Assn for all past and present members, WW II to current! National Secretary is Larry Traw, 7506 Old Hiway 70, Durant, OK, 74701, Phone (580) 924-6693; email:
Membership chairpersons: O. Mac Smith, Okemah, OK. and Linda Craft, Northborough, MA.
Keywords: Father, Col James O."Bulldog" Smith was Regt Cdr when the 45th first entered Korea, '51? Brother SSGT Jerry D. Smith, Sec Plt, Hq Co, 180 INF REGT was first 45th Div soldier wounded in Korea.
Entry: 34850
Subject: SGT JAMES W. 'BILL' MARSH
Christy Marsh wrote on June 13, 2003
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City and State: TULSA OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for information about my father's service in Korea. He was stationed with the 180th Headquarters Co. I believe that he may have been a platoon sgt. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him there and also from anyone who knows about battles the 180th was involved in. Both he and Mom are recently deceased. When my sister and I cleared the estate we found a Chinese rifle dated 1934 with the words #1Killer and a skull and crossbones painted in red on the stock. I am told by a military historian that it was probably given to Dad by his platoon as a commemorative of his actions in some battle. I would especially like to hear from anyone who might remember this event and could tell me the story about how Dad got the rifle.
Keywords: 180th Headquarters Co
Entry: 34631
Subject: ADDRESS CHANGE
William J. Warren JR. wrote on June 4, 2003
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City and State: CORNISH ME
Unit: 180TH REG. TANK CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 34124
Subject: HQS CO 3RD BN 52-53
Arnold Samuelson wrote on May 11, 2003
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City and State: MESA AZ
Unit: HQS CO 3RD BN 180TH INFANTRY REGT. 45TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Was on Sandbag Castle and Christmas hil till the truce was signed.
Keywords: 1952 thru July 1953 with the 45th division 180th regt Hq's co
Entry: 34100
Subject: CHRISTMAS HILL
Donald W. (Nick Or Hank) Nicol wrote on May 10, 2003
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City and State: EUREKA CA
Unit: B/179
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: For a history of Christmas Hill, Korea, August 1953 by veterans of the 179th, the 180th, and the 145th AAA try CHRISTMAS IN JULY--Google, then Humboldt State University, click on Departments, click on History, scroll down to Dogface-Xmas in July.
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Entry: 33855
Subject: 1943 LUZON
Kerry Chivers wrote on April 27, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Can anyone shed any light on what battle took place on this date in Luzon?
Keywords: William Joel Chivers was killed in the battle for Luzon on February 9th, 1943. He was an enlisted man at the start of the Pacific War, a member of the 180th Infantry. He was buried at the Golden Gate National Cemetery at San Bruno, USA..
Entry: 33392
Subject: JOE GALLEGOS 1952
Emilio Gallegos wrote on April 4, 2003
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City and State: CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My brother Joe served in korea as a member of the 180th infantry regiment "the warrior regiment" It got it's name probably because it is a part of the 45th infantry division.He arrived there on Oct 31 1952 at Inchon.Served 3 years. Recieved the Bronze Star with"V".If anyone out there remembers "the iron triangle" "punch bowl" "heart break ridge" " papa sun" I would like to hear from you.
Emilio Gallegos
Keywords: 180th,infantry regiment
Entry: 32941
Subject: LOOKING FOR ART JARROW OR ANYONE FROM M CO.
Eric McCusker wrote on March 20, 2003
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City and State: PORTLAND ME
Unit: 45TH DV, 180TH INF REG, M CO. POSITION DORIS
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for individuals who may of fought along with my father. His name is Joseph A. McCusker. He was assigned to position "Doris" as a machine gunner with a 30. cal Browning. His ammo man was Art Jarrow of Louisianna. My dad is retired in Vermont and in good health. I have spoken to him about the war on several occasions and although his memeories are fading he still remembers some people, places and battles. Dad has recently gotten on-line and his e-mail is daltonhl@sover.net He has some pictures of his base and his position, along with people, parades and various other war related things. He has told me he would like to find out about Mr. Jarrow and some of his other comrades. I will speak to him again and try to get more info, perhaps he can help someone else in thier search. Thanks to all the Vet's and thier families.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, 45th Dv, 180th Inf Reg, M Co, position Doris, Heavy weapons unit. May Day battle
Entry: 32439
Subject: CPL JACK PARRISH JUSTICE - LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF MY FATHER
Jack Justice JR. wrote on March 2, 2003
City and State:
Unit: ITEM COMPANY, 180TH, 45TH
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Comments: I am looking for any information about my father, Jack Parrish Justice, and his service in Korea. Dad entered the service on Nov 21, 1951 at Canton, Ohio. Dad lived in Beach City, Ohio before his service started. He was released from service on Oct 28, 1953. As best as we can tell he was in the 8th army, Company I 180th Infantry. Like many vets, Dad did not talk about the war for many years and then we had only a few conversations about the war. Dad was on the line foe a number of engagements, earning 3 bronze stars. He did speak about being trapped behind enemy lines for 5 days before making it back to our lines. He had a patch on his jacket for 45th Thunderbirds. I know that after his time on the front line he was in the hospital for pneumonia and later was operating train engines. If you knew my father or have any information, please contact me. It means a great deal to my brothers and me.
Jack P Justice Jr
Keywords: 45th Sig Co. 45th Div Korea 45 infantry division 180 infantry ohio military district USAR TC 8th army
Entry: 32399
Subject: FATHER JACK PARRISH JUSTICE I CO
Jack Justice JR. wrote on February 28, 2003
City and State: DAYTON OH
Unit: 8TH ARMY, 45TH THUNDERBIRDS, 180 INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any information about my father, Jack Parrish Justice, and his service in Korea. Dad entered the service on Nov 21, 1951 at Canton, Ohio. Dad lived in Beach City, Ohio before his service started. He was released from service on Oct 28, 1953. As best as we can tell he was in the 8th army, Company I 180th Infantry. Like many vets, Dad did not talk about the war for many years and then we had only a few conversations about the war. Dad was on the line foe a number of engagements, earning 3 bronze stars. He did speak about being trapped behind enemy lines for 5 days before making it back to our lines. He had a patch on his jacket for 45th Thunderbirds. I know that after his time on the front line he was in the hospital for pneumonia and later was operation train engines. If you knew my father or have any information, please contact me. It means a great deal to my brothers and me.
Jack P Justice Jr
Keywords: 45th Sig Co. 45th Div Korea 45 infantry division
180 infantry ohio military district USAR TC 8th army
Entry: 32147
Subject: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER SGT. THOMAS J. HIRTH? ITEM CO
Theresa Hirth wrote on February 18, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father served in the Korean War in 1952, but he never talked about it much. It was too hard. However, he has recently passed (July 1,2002), and I would really like to know more about him as a soldier. My family and I are really missing him, and his past is a big hole, and we would like to fill it in. I know that he stayed in the Scofield Barrucks with an Elroy Halgesen, a Joseph Hartman, a Charles Hatcher, and a John Hohman. I also have a picture of him with an Eldon Elthon from Faribault, Minnesota at Sandbag Castle. If anyone has any information that may be helpful it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for yout time.
Keywords: Eldon Elthon, Elroy E. Halgesen, Joseph H. Hartman, Charles D. Hatcher, John E. Hohman, Scofield Barrucks~March 1952, Hawaii~March 1, 1952, 45th Division-180th Regiment-3rd Batallion-Company I, 24th Division-21st Regiment-1st Batallion-Company A.
Entry: 31780
Subject: M CO
Joe McCusker wrote on February 6, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 45TH DIV.180TH REGT.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 31710
Subject: CO G SAND BAG CASTLE
Neil Clark wrote on February 4, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Was assigned to Co G 180 Inf in later April 1953.
Carried the BAR for Co G 1st sqd, 1st Plt.after we moved off Christmass Hill to permant location,I drove the company 21/2 ton truck till the Div rotated. was then assigned to the 65th regt 3rd div, for the remainder of my tour.
Keywords: Sand Bag Castle, Christmas Hill
Entry: 31694
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH PFC IRVIN LANEHART, 180 INFANTRY REGIMENT, 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Gwen Robinson wrote on February 3, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am requesting information on behalf of my mother. Irvin Lanehart was sort of an orphan and my grandmother raised him along with her own ten children. All they ever knew was that he was KIA in Korea June 12, 1952. I would be grateful for any information from anyone with whom he served. I am especially interested in information pertaining to the circumstances of his death and how to find out where he might be buried. Any information from anyone who knew him or served with him would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all very much.
Keywords:
Entry: 31206
Subject: E CO - JULY 1ST TO END OF WAR
Gerald Huddleston wrote on January 13, 2003
City and State: NAVASOTA TX
Unit: CO E 180TH INF RGT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was re-assigned to company supply after the end of the war and until the 45th was sent back to the states. Later I was re-assigned to 2nd Btn HQ of the 17th Inf Rgt of the 7th Inf Div.
Keywords: Lookin for anyone who was in my outfit from
1st July '52 until end of war, I finally got
promoted to Supply Sgt from the rifle Co. E.
Would like to hear from you.
Entry: 30698
Subject: 180TH ATM PLT
Bruce Alan Niles wrote on December 27, 2002
City and State: CHARLOTTE NC
Unit: 180 ATM
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Was in Korea, Winter of 52 thru winter of 53. Started in 180 ATM trans to 3d BN just prior to the next winter. Burrrrr!
Keywords:
Entry: 30420
Subject: THOMAS KEAN'S PASSING WAS WITH K CO
Sean Kean wrote on December 16, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: WALL NJ
Unit: 45TH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: My father, Thomas Kean, was buried on December 12, 2002 after passing on December 9. He fought in WWII with the 38th Ohio and later the 77th Infantry Division. He fought at Luzon, Manila, Okinawa.
In Korea, he served as a Lt and Platoon Leader with K Company, 180 Regiment, 45th Infantry Division from January-July 1953. His Company took heavy casualties in the July 15-18 period. He recieved the Bronze Star for service in Korea. He served in the Christmas Hill area.
We will all miss him.
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Entry: 30174
Subject: FOOTBALL PICTURES, H CO
Robert Cox wrote on December 5, 2002
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City and State: MELROSE MA
Unit: HOWE CO 180TH 45DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I had pictures of a football game in Korea after the war,in Yangu valley. I loaned them to a former player and he has since missplaced them. If any one has any of same I would like copies. thanks Bob
Keywords: Korea 1953-1954
Entry: 30090
Subject: A LITTLE STORY
James Strickland wrote on December 2, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad, James B. Strickland used to tell this story about his time in Korea...
Once when his unit was off the line somebody showed up in a truck bringing several cases of beer and one loaf of bread. Somebody spoke up and said, "What the hell are we going to do with all that bread?"
Keywords:
Entry: 30055
Subject: ANDREW GRIFFITHS
Andrew Griffiths SR. wrote on November 30, 2002
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City and State: BALTIMORE MD
Unit: FOX CO 45TH DIV 180TH REGT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 29944
Subject: 180TH REGT. 45TH ID WILLIAM (BILL)J MILINKOVICH
Mik Milinkovich wrote on November 27, 2002
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City and State:
Unit: 180TH REGT. 45TH ID
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Im looking for info for my Dad he served in Korea from 1952 to the Cease Fire He was a PLTSGT but he cant remember which platoon.he has told me alot of storys about a particular engagement where all but him and two other men survived on some hill(they were even given there last rite by the chaplain) and at the last moment thay were relieved by another company i would love to know the name of this battle.Also he would love to here from anyone he served with if they remember him.
Keywords:
Entry: 29817
Subject: WW2 ECO 180TH INF REGT
Christopher Daugherty SR. wrote on November 22, 2002
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City and State: FARMINGTON CT
Unit: BCO 302ND MIBN APO NY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my father in ww2, or maybe you can put me intouch with some one, that has information on the campaigns he was in. How he received his Purple Heart, and The Bronze Star.. If anyone from his unit is still alive I would love to talk to you.. My dad Passed away in 92. He never talked about the war.. He didn't marry until he was 36, and had me at 40. I'm now 38 have a family of my own that he's never seen.. I miss hiv very much.. Thank you, sincerly Chris Daugherty
Keywords: Bob Daugherty, Rome Arno, Southern France,Rhineland Eco 180th inf regt 27 mar44 15may45
r
Entry: 29648
Subject: LOOKING FOR G COMPANY, 180TH 45TH INFANTRY
Richard Allstott wrote on November 17, 2002
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City and State: PENDLETON OR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: The man Listed above is my grandfather, he has only just started to talk about some of what he went through in Korea (he was there until about 1952) I am not sure on the years. When he came home he bought a book, I would like to replace it.
The book has a blue cover the "title" is 45th Infantry Division. on the cover there is also a red square (on a tip) with a yellow bird inside of it (it is supposed to be a thunderbird). If anyone knows where I can find this book, or knowes my grandfather please e-mail me. Thank you Jimmi Lynn Blanchet
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Entry: 29244
Subject: LOVE COMPANY-180TH INF. REGT.
Richard A. (Dick) Anderson SR. wrote on November 3, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: ROCKFORD IL
Unit: CO.'L'-180TH INF.-45TH INF. DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Welcome Korean Veterans who served with the 180th Infantry-45th Inf. Division.Send E-Mail to Andy23@Ameritech.net
Keywords: Served in Korea Feb./1953 thru Sept./1953,Combat at SANDBAG CASTLE,between Heartbreak Ridge and the Punchbowl,and Christmas Hill area Hill 1220,till the TRUCE 7/27/53.
Entry: 29184
Subject: 45TH ID, 180TH IR
Richard Schmitz JR. wrote on October 31, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: CLINTON IA
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Sorry I forgot some other info. My grandfathers name is Charles F. Schmitz. He was from Clinton, Iowa and ended as a sargent. I'm not sure of his batallion or company.
Thanks again
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Entry: 29167
Subject: KORENA WAR 45TH ID, 180TH IR
Richard Schmitz JR. wrote on October 30, 2002
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City and State: CLINTON IA
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would like to find information on what company my grandfather was in and who he served with. He was awarded the CIB but I'm unsyre what the PAR and date mean. Any pictures That I could get a hold of would be great.
Thanks
Keywords: inducted 1-8-52, served 6-26-52 to 7-27-53, Sgt (E5) ER 55 213 892, Inf. USAR, Cib (par 650 281 29 Oct. 1952)
Entry: 28339
Subject: FLOYD KNITTER
Kim Knitter wrote on September 18, 2002
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City and State: TWO RIVERS WI
Unit: 45TH DIVISION, 180TH REGIMENT, COMPANY D
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my father-in-law, Floyd Knitter. He served from Jan. 1952 to October 1953. Company D, 45th Division, 180th Regiment. He was field infantryman. Any help would be appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 27731
Subject: MY FATHER - 180TH REGIMENT MEMBER
James Strickland wrote on August 20, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, James B. Strickland, of Okemah, Oklahoma served in Korea. We didn't talk about his experiences much, at least not the bad ones. I remember once asking the dumb question that many children ask their fathers...Did you shoot anybody? He just said that he wasn't sure but he was sure trying to. I have a few pictures of him and some buddies in Korea. One shows him on the steps of a bunker with a bandage over one eye. I asked him what happened and he said that some shooting started and he knocked himself out on the crossbeam of the bunker hurrying to get to shelter. Said he was out cold the whole firefight. He thought it was pretty funny.
Dad passed away in 1980 at the young age of 48 of heart failure. I hope somebody out there remembers him. I know he was proud of his unit and having served. Good luck to all Vets.
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Entry: 27452
Subject: DOMINICK FIERRO 180TH 45TH G CO.
Donn Fierro wrote on August 7, 2002
City and State:
Unit: GEORGE COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYBODY WHO KNEW MY FATHER DOMINICK FIERRO.HE WAS AT CHRISTMAS HILL AND SANDBAG CASTLE. AFTER THE WAR AT YANG GU WITH THE MP'S HIS BROTHER LOUIS FIERRO IN THE ENGINERS?
HOW ABOUT JAKE COLEMAN IN THE 180TH BAKER COMPANY,45TH DIV?
Keywords: Christmas hill, Yang gu MP'S 180TH,45TH,G CO.
Entry: 27202
Subject: ROBERT BOB MOORE
Robert (Bob) Moore wrote on July 28, 2002
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City and State: CUMMING GA
Unit: 45TH DIV. 180TH REG. I CO. 1ST PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I plan to attend the 45th division Reunion in Oklahoma City in late August 2002-would love to hear from anyone who served with me and to meet with anyone going to the Reunion-I also plan to meet Richard Reahard and Roy Power at the reunion
Keywords: Korea-June1952-May 1953Punchbowl,Sacred Heart Hill,Sandbag Castle,Redwing,Sgt Dan Sharp(e),Lt Davis,Lt Hancock, Alfonso Garcia (Medic),Ed Bernhardt,Jim Clarkson, Chaplain Cormac Walsh
Entry: 26974
Subject: PVT PATSY GENE PARKER KIA 7/15/53
Patsey Ford wrote on July 15, 2002
City and State: SOUTHAVEN MS
Unit: 180TH INFANTRY REGIMENT,45TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was named after my uncle Pvt Patsy Gene Parker
he was killed on July 15th 1953 we have pictures that were taken and interviews i beleive by a journalist of the name George Cecil I think my mom is vauge here and I would love to know if any of his peers knew him and would be willing to email me and let me know if they did.
Keywords: July15th 1953 was killed and July 1954 body brought home
Entry: 26695
Subject: OUTPOST EERIE RESEARCH
Adriana Schroeder wrote on July 2, 2002
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City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am an intern and volunteer of 5 years affiliated with the 45th Infantry Division Museum. Looking for real stories for final term paper to complete my degree and possibly turn into a booklet to sell in the museum giftshop. Your stories are facinating and need to be preserved in the history of our beloved country. Happy 4th and God Bless.
Keywords: Outpost Eerie or Hill 191
Entry: 26596
Subject: CO. E, 180TH IR 12/51-7/52
Mike Hill wrote on June 28, 2002
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Unit: E CO, 180TH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: After 50 years of attempting to forget, my father James L. Hill Jr, known by his middle name Larry (Pvt-2 Larry Hill in Korea)of Albany, NY, is trying to make peace with his memories - especially those of June, 1952, when he, like many others, received the Purple Heart.
My father is still healthy and very active.
Originally with the 1st Cavalry Division during 1951, he was transferred to Company E of the 180th as an artillery FO in December 1951 when the 45th Division replaced the 1st Cavalry which then began redeploying to Hokkaido, Japan.
Anyone who may recall serving with my father may contact him at his e-mail address at laba@pocketmail.com.
His e-mail can not accept attachments so if you have photos or rosters, please send them to me at the e-mail address above and I will forward them on to him.
Thanks to all of you for having served.
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Entry: 26518
Subject: OLD BALDY, XMAS HILL
Lorraine Campbell wrote on June 25, 2002
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Unit: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 180TH REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Re S/Sgt Bob Campbell, formerly of NYC
He's looking for old buddies
Keywords: Pork Chop Hill, Old Baldy, Christmas Hill
45th Infantry, 180th Regiment
Entry: 26462
Subject: FLOYD KNITTER
Kim Knitter wrote on June 22, 2002
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: HELP me find anyone who was in the war with my father in law. My time is short, I need to find anyone I can in his unit. Discharged in Oct. 53, received medals which I cannot find but I know what they are. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: D division, 180th Regiment, he was a cpl,