Entry: 25907
Subject: ALFRED L. RIST
Jack Smith wrote on May 31, 2002
City and State: HOT SPRINGS AR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for information on Alfred L. Rist
who died on June 10th, 1952. Possibly joined unit after Jan 1, 1952. He was from Spokane, Wa
any info would be appreciated
Thank You
Keywords: Operation Counter
45th Inf
180th Rgt
Entry: 25170
Subject: LOOKING FOR SURVIVORS OF CO. L-180 REGT KOREA 1953
Archille (Arch) Bourque wrote on May 2, 2002
City and State: PUTNAM CT
Unit: PLATOON LEADER MAR-AUG 1953
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I have a box full of letters I wrote to my bride from Korea in 1953, along with some photos taken a Sandbar castle and other parts of Korea at that time. I'm looking for any of you old guys who want to share ancient history.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Christmas Tree Hill, Yang-Gu Valley Mar-Dec 1953. Company L, 180th Inf Regt, 45th Inf Div. Richard A. Anderson, Co.Cmdr L-180.
Platoon Sgt Lopez, Squad Ldr Sgt Wickelgren.
Entry: 25046
Subject: OLD BUDDIES
Edwin G. Hebb JR. wrote on April 27, 2002
City and State: HARTFORD CT
Unit: ITEM CO, 180TH REG, 3RD BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: wondering if anybody out there from the company..
Keywords: old Baldy, Camp chitose, Camp Polk La
Entry: 23642
Subject: CHANGE OF EMAIL FOR
Robert Reimondo wrote on March 3, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 23505
Subject: SEARCHING FOR ANYONE THAT SERVED WITH JAMES R. LEONARD, HEAVY MORTAR COMPANY, 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Gary Wolgamott wrote on February 26, 2002
City and State: PITTSBURG KS
Unit:
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:
Entry: 23186
Subject: OUTPOST QUEEN/CHRISTMAS HILL
Donald W. (Nick Or Hank) Nicol wrote on February 15, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: EUREKA CA
Unit: B COMPANY 179TH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments:
2160 Albee St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445 8825
donicol@northcoast.com
I have been concentrating on 1st Bn 179th and
2nd Bn 180th, but want stories from anyone of
any rank anywhere in Korea.
Guys, Fellow Dogfaces, Thunderbirds, and
Friends of Thunderbirds,
I am trying to write, or rather collect, a
history of Outpost Queen. I sent an elaborate
letter to former members of the First Battalion
of the 179th Infantry. Mostly I have received
notes saying, “It was Hell.”
Yeah, I know it was hell. I was there. Now I
am working the Second Battalion of 180th.
Keeping it simple, I want to know WHY it was
Hell. What is YOUR story? What did YOU do?
How did YOU feel about the shelling, short
rounds, patrols, filth, C-rations, and having a
swarm of Chinese running at and/or over you?
I know you have stories. I wrote 20 pages of
my own experience on Outpost Queen, and I
know the 180th had it rougher than we did.
Wayne Pelkey of Fox Company has sent me
the only story about the 180th I have received
so far. I especially would like stories from the
survivors of Easy Company. But it doesn’t
have to be all blood and thunder. One of the
better stories I have collected was about two
farm boys attempt to use instant coffee.
Another was about an artillery battery’s pet
chicken. In return for your story (or any
request) I will send mines to anyone who
wants to read it.
Hoping for some good stuff,
Hank Nicol, formerly of Baker 179th
Keywords: Outpost Quieen, Christmas Hill
Entry: 22982
Subject: G COMPANY
Donn Fierro wrote on February 7, 2002
City and State: NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Im looking for anyone who might have known my father, Dominick Fierro. Feb.52 to spring of 54.
He was stationed near sandbag castle.He later
transferd to the MP Co. at wars end. He was in Yang goo with MPs.
Keywords: 180TH BAT. G COMPANY SANDBAG CASTLE 45th MP Co.
Entry: 22693
Subject: MY GRANDPA MILLARD HORN IS LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDS FROM THE 180TH KING COMPANY 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Millard Horn wrote on January 27, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: RICHLANDS VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I'm trying to find my grandpas old budds he would like to get in thouch with them or to let know what happen to them . here is some names of his budds , Lt: Trickey , Master Sgt :Surele thats the names he could remember if you think you know them or if you serv with my gandpa pls email me thank you
Keywords: Millard Horn , 180th company King , 45th infantry . was a medic serv june and july 1953
Entry: 22445
Subject: 180TH TANK COMMAND
Robert Reimondo wrote on January 20, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: JAMESTOWN NY
Unit: 180TH TANK CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served in Korea late 52-53 on sandbag, castle,and christmas hill. Looking for vets who served in the 180th tank co. 45th inf. div. I was tank commader (hellcat) looking for those who served on my tank.
Keywords: sandbag, castle, and christmas hill
Entry: 21798
Subject: TK CO 180TH INF REGT
Ginger Huggins-Rubano wrote on December 28, 2001
City and State: STROUDSBURG PA
Unit: TK CO 180TH INF REGT 45TH INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Thank you for this site. God truly bless everyone.
Keywords: Master Sarg. Wasey O. Huggins, from Durant, OK, was in Korea 1950-52. He was in the Oklahoma Nationl Guard, 45th division, tanks. Daddy passed away January 15, 1989.
Entry: 21724
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE FROM FOX COMPANY, 180TH REGIMENT
Steve Kiser wrote on December 24, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: MARINA DEL REY CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Am looking for anyone from Fox Company, 180th Regiment. My uncle, Reese Smith, was a veteran who served on Christmas Hill. He is getting old and is looking for any information or written works on the battle there in June/July 1953. Please contact me via email if you know where I can get some info on that battle. Also, if anyone knew him, please let me know, and I'll pass whatever messages/contact information on to him.
Maj Steve Kiser, U.S. Air Force
Keywords: Christmas Hill, Reese Smith, Fox Company, 180th Regiment
Entry: 21644
Subject:
Arnold Samuelson wrote on December 19, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: MESA AZ
Unit: 180TH 3RD BN HQS CO
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Sand bag castle and Christmas Hill Sgt Major for 3rd bn Known as Sam
Keywords:
Entry: 21421
Subject: NAUGHTON, ROY- K CO 1952-54
Chuck Naughton wrote on December 11, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: NIAGARA FALLS NY
Unit: 45TH DIV. 180TH REG. 'K' CO.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for information regarding my father's (Roy C. Naughton) time of Korean theater service October 1952 to August 1953 with the Thunderbirds. He earned a Silver Star and Purple Heart and made Staff Sargent before his discharge.
Keywords: 45th Div. 180th Regiment "K" Company
Entry: 21418
Subject: INFORMATION OF KOREA DUTY 5TH CAV AND 180TH
Harry Ponikvar wrote on December 11, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: POLAND OH
Unit: 45TH DIV 180TH REG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: transfered from the 1st cav 5th reg to the 45th div 180th reg when the cav was sent back to japan would like to hear from anyone that may remember my outfit i was in
Keywords:
Entry: 21043
Subject: HQS CO, 180TH RCT
Paul Scott Schlitte wrote on November 27, 2001
City and State: DELTA PA
Unit: HQS CO, 180TH RCT, 45TH ID
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was in a photo holding a banner with another guy "180 RCT arrives with bayonets sharpened" for the first national guards troops arriving in Korea at Inchon in Dec 51. This was in the Feb 52 issue of the National Guard magazine I think. He was a 24yr old PFC at the time.
I am retired army myself and have continued an interest in the 45th Division. While stationed in the pentagon in 78 I worked with a SgtMaj Newberry who was a korean vet of Co B, 180th Regt. When I was assigned to the 1/72d Tank in Korea I attempted to visit my father's area in Korea with the 45th, but found they were mostly within the present DMZ.
While an instructor at the MI school in Huachuca I became friends with a Gregg Bond who was with the 45th later in the Gulf War. He died Aug 2000.
Shortly before retiring I was assigned with the 3d Inf Div in Aschaffenburg, which it turned out was fought over by the 157th of the 45th in 1945. So I've accumulated some books and photos while stationed there.
So, I'd be interested in hearing from anyone that would remember my father from his time with the 45th (1950-52) and also any 45th WWII vet of the Aschaffenburg battle. (I found an inscription on a bridge there that some 45th GI put back in March or Apr45 that says he was from Stillwater OK)
I've visited the museum out there 3 times now and am considering talking my father (now in bad health) into going out there this spring since I heard there will be some sort of Korean War Commemoration there April 9th?
Keywords: 180th RCT, Old Baldy, 45th Division, Japan, Camp Polk, Schlitte
Entry: 20752
Subject: A COMPANY
Dan Wimsatt wrote on November 18, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have served with my Father, Francis L. Wimsatt (everyone calls him Louis or Lou) from Springfield Kentucky. He served from Feb 52 - Nov 53. He's almost 70 now and has become interested in finding anyone who may have served with him. Thanks.
Keywords: 180th Infintry, Company A
Entry: 20708
Subject: LOOKING FOR ART JARROW
Eric McCusker wrote on November 17, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: VT
Unit: M CO/45TH DV/180TH REG/HEAVY WEAPONS
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father is a vet from the 45th DV, 180th RG, M company, heavy weapons. (forgive me if I have the abbreviations wrong, I'm a former squid!) He was a machine gunner with a soldier named Art Jarrow from Louisiana. I'm trying to do some research and possibly connect my dad with some fellow vets. My dad is healthy and retired in Vermont. He was on a air cooled Browning 30 cal. with Art Jarrow as assistant gunner. Art was from New Orleans and my dad was from New York city. He was at the castle around the blowout on May Day. If anyone has any info on Art he would love to hear it. Please E-mail
Keywords: M Company, 45th Inf Div, 180th Reg, heavy weapons,in Sandbag Castle at DORIS position.
Entry: 20635
Subject: G CO 180TH INF REG 2ND OR 3RD PLT
Jonathan Shields wrote on November 14, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Did anyone serve with Melvin Shields from Boaz. I believe he was in G Co 2nd Bn 2nd or 3rd Platoon. I would like to collect some information on the operations he was involved in Nov 51 through May 52. Also e-mail me at jls416@aol.com
Keywords: G Co 180th
Entry: 20469
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO
Jason Hursey wrote on November 10, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for any one who might have known my grandfather Goerge F. Hursey. Please if you have any info please contact me.
Keywords:
Entry: 20165
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW SSGT JAMES T. SHEARRON
Corky Shearron wrote on October 26, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who knew my father. His name was James T. Shearron, Jr.. He was a sargent in the 180th Infantry, 45th Division. He passed away 3 years ago. He never talked to much about Korea, only about boot camp and training. Would really like to talk with some of his buddies.
Keywords: Dads Nickname was Jimmy
Entry: 19125
Subject: OLD BUDDIES, I CO
Edwin G. Hebb JR. wrote on September 1, 2001
City and State: WESTERLY RI
Unit: CO.I, 180TH INFANTRY REG, 3RD BATTALIION, 45
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Old Baldy, 1950-1952..Camp Polk, Japan, Korea. looking for buddies from Item Co, 3rd Battalion, 180th Reg..45th div SFC Ed Hebb
Keywords:
Entry: 19110
Subject: 45TH DIVISON 180TH REGIMENT
Harry Ponikvar wrote on September 1, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: POLAND OH
Unit: 45TH DIVISION 180 INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 18664
Subject: EASY CO. 180TH INFANTRY
Frank E. Vanderbilt wrote on August 13, 2001
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit: E COMPANY 180TH INF, 3RD PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I have changed my e-mail address since last posting information on this site. I am compiling an updated roster of E Co from 1 Sep 52 to 1 Sep 52.
I have an Easy Company web site at:
www.geocities.com/tbird180_45
It is linked to the KWP.
Keywords: Hill 290,12 Jan 52, Jamestown Line(MLR), T-Bone,Eerie,Hill 191 and 200 12 Jun 52. I was not on Eerie but have a lot of information from those who were.
Entry: 18122
Subject:
Lloyd Brown wrote on July 21, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: CLARK MILLS NY
Unit: 45TH INF DIV 180TH REG HEAVY MORTOR
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: sandbag castle 1953 friend loss 7/18/1953 also of heavy mortor co
Keywords:
Entry: 17007
Subject: J.O. JOHN BATES JR.
Emily Morgan wrote on May 31, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: DALLAS TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather J.O. Bates served in Korea and was killed at T-Bone Hill on June 12, 1952. He was a 1st Liet. from Fort Worth, TX and graduated from West Point in 1950. He was killed before my mother was born so neither one of us ever got to meet him. If you served with him or knew him I would love to hear about him. My grandmother never talked about it so I know virtually nothing about him. Thanks for your help.
Keywords: 180th Inf. Reg. 45th Inf. Div., T-Bone Hill, June 1952
Entry: 16857
Subject: SEARCHING FOR THOSE WHO SERVED WITH ME
Edwin G. Hebb JR. wrote on May 28, 2001
City and State: WESTERLY RI
Unit: ITEM COMPANY, 180TH REG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords: Old Baldy, went over from USA on the William E. Wiegle and arrived in Chitose Japan and from there to Inchon. discharged as a Sgt. First Class
Entry: 16769
Subject: PFC PEREZ JOHN. COMPANY C,
Joseph Perez wrote on May 25, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: STATEN ISLAND NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: My Father served in the Army, and I would like to find out were in Korea and what battles he was involved in. I know that it is asking alot but even to talk to someone who served with him would be a extream pleasure.
Keywords: PFC Perez John. Company C, First Battalion, 180th Infantry, 45th infantry division.
Entry: 16213
Subject: OLD FRIENDS
Teri Johnson wrote on May 1, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: HYRUM UT
Unit: 45TH DIV 180TH BAT D COMP
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father is Boyd O. Campbell from Weston Idaho. He was in Korea 1951-52 with the 45th div. He know lives in Logan Utah and Soldotna Alaska. He would like to get the names of the men who were with him in Korea, but due to the fire, can't get any info. My Dad is a wonderful man still going 100 mph. Dad has never talked to any of his children about the war.But seems intrested in finding his old friends. If you can help, please let me know. Ill get the info to dad. Thank you Teri Johnson
Keywords: 45th div, 180th bat, D company, Mormon missionary befor korea
Entry: 16176
Subject: 45TH 180 INF. 1ST.BATTALION CO.D 51-52
Daniel Pellegrom wrote on April 28, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father Rodger Pellegrom surved in Korea from
Nov.51-Sep.52.Like many he did not tell me much of
his experience in Korea until recently. He is alive and well in Harbor Springs MI. He was drafted out of Grand Haven MI. Went to Fort Polk
LA. Then Japan and on to Korea. After Korea he
served with the Michigan National Guard in Grand
Haven. He speaks well of all who there with with
him in Korea.E mail to drdishpan@yahoo.com
Keywords: Old Baldy ?
Entry: 16076
Subject: HQ COMPANY 3RD BATTALIAN 51-52
John L. Carson wrote on April 22, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: SUFFERN NY
Unit: HQ CO 3RD BN 180TH INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: 1951 through 1952
Keywords:
Entry: 15808
Subject: HQ AND HQ CO
Carl Richardson wrote on April 5, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: SPRINGDALE AR
Unit: 45TH HQ
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am trying to locate information or anyone who might remember my Dad, Carl Richardson. He served in Korea from 1951(or 52) until 1953. My dad does not talk about the war and I have been able to get little information on his unit. I have heard him mention the Thunderbirds, 45th HQ HQ Company C 180th Division. But other than that very little else. My Dad has mentioned in the past that he would like to find anyone from his division. The only name he remembers is Smith and there were two - one was a commanding officer. One of the two Smith's was also from Arkansas. I would like to find out as much as I can about my Dad's time in Korea and the people he served with. I am a history teacher and will be teaching about the Korean war to my 9th grade class. Our history books do a great injustice to the Korean War and I want my students to know as much about this "forgotten war" as I can give them. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. I have listed my email address as my Dad does not have a computer.
Keywords: his cousin Dwight Richardson was with the 179th
Infantry division Regt 45th Inf. Div.
Entry: 15759
Subject: A FRIEND HAS REJOINED HIS REGIMENT
David G. Wrone wrote on April 2, 2001
City and State: ST. LOUIS MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Gerald Cady passed from this earth in November 2000. The desk atop which I write this is filled with B Company rosters, 180th Infantry Regiment casualty data bases and xerox copies of the "45th Division News" (circa '52-'53) that Mr. Cady was generous to share with me. In his periodic packages, Mr. Cady was also thoughtful enough to send along Thunderbird stickers (one of which is stuck to my truck's rear window), a Warrior Regiment pin and a Yakima, Washington apple pin, all of which were greatly appreciated. Mr. Cady was a gruff, no-nonsense veteran who loved his country and his fellow Baker Company infantrymen. His dedication to the memory of the living and dead from his unit who risked all for their country makes me exceedingly proud to state that my father served with him. Gerald Cady was a credit to his country. His arrival at the roll call of the departed was undoubtedly greeted with a high, proud trumpet call. I thank him for his service. God bless you, Mr. Cady. We will meet again.
Keywords: Baker Company
Entry: 15428
Subject: K CO WIA JAN 11, 51
John Flores wrote on March 13, 2001
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Company K 185th Inf Regt,Cal NG. Served thru Jan 1951. Wounded on Jan 11, 1951 in Wongju, Korea
Keywords:
Entry: 15382
Subject: THANKS TO ALL OF YOU
Debra (Debbie) Williams wrote on March 10, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: MIDDLETOWN PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: would like to thamk all of you that responded tp my inqury about Donald Chestnut i woul of never dreamed of all the letters i received from men who know him from the 180th 45th compl platoon 1 you helped me put a personality to the pictures i have of him i heard from his 3 best friends and it was a delight to learn what kind of person he was yes he was killed on pork chop hill but it was good to know his last year alive he was in good company we are all proud of him thanks agan for the information you sent me i will never forget you thanks to all that served our country for defending, protecting and honoring our grand old flag
Keywords: Celery, Pork Chop Hill mr Lowe, Dale
Entry: 15311
Subject: WEAPONS CO. 180TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
Gary Wolgamott wrote on March 6, 2001
City and State: PITTSBURG KS
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father-in-law served in the Heavy Weapons Company, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry
Division. He passed away 5 years ago and we were
given his slides that were taken while he was there. As a historian I have undertaken the task
of writing a comprehensive history of his unit.
I am researching the general background currently
and I am hoping to establish contact with anyone
who served with PFC James Leonard from Wichita,
Kansas. Thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 15270
Subject: PICTURES FROM KOREA 52/53 I CO
Richard Reahard wrote on March 4, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: BONITA SPRINGS FL
Unit: I 'ITEM' COMPANY 180TH INF $5TH INF DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served with I Co. from Sept 52 till rotation
May 53. There are photos from Sandbag Castle
area on my web site at
http://rreahard.tripod.com/koreawar.htm
some pics are on this page so it loads slow.
You can surf from there to other photos of mine and also to photos provide me by a friend and fellow Thunderbird Roy Powers.
Roy also served with I Co 180th in 52/53
My Home page is at http://rreahard.tripod.com/index.htm
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, RedWing, Escalante, Sam Davis, Heintz, Hiller
Entry: 15195
Subject: I CO., 180TH INFANTRY REG'T, MAY AND JUNE, 1952
Warren Morton wrote on February 24, 2001
City and State: LONGMONT CO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am writing this in regards to my father, John E. Morton, I believe he was often just called Mort. He came into I Company as a replacement in late May, 1952. He was assigned to be a radioman. Of the few men he got to know well enough to remember their names, most were KIA, either on Hill 200 and Hill 255(Pork Chop) in early June, or on June 13 and 14 during the battle for Outpost Eerie and Hill 191. Dad was seriously WIA during this battle himself.
One of the men Dad remembers went by the nickname of Short Round. The last Dad knew before being evacuated off the hill in the early morning of June 14, Short Round was still alive. Dad is pretty sure he was from Tennessee. I am hoping to find out his actual name. I also would like to know if he survived the battle and the war. I would like to fill in the blanks, so to speak, for Dad.
The other man Dad remembers was his Lieutenant, William Slavins, under whom he was serving as a part of a radio communications team. If Lt. Slavins happens to see this, feel free to contact me if you'd like and I can pass anything along to my father. That goes for anyone else who may happen to remember Dad as well.
Thanks for your help. My respects and highest regards to all of those who served.
Keywords: Outpost Eerie, Hill 191, Hill 200, Hill 255.
Entry: 15065
Subject: SERVED IN B COMPANY 180TH INF REGT 52---53
Billy Hardwick wrote on February 18, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served from Aug 1952 until July 1953. I was the youngest man in B company 180 Inf Regt. I turned 18 while on Sandbag Castle. I rotated back to the States the day B company moved up on Xmas hill where most of the company were killed. We were told if they didnt call us up before midnight on the night before we could rotate we found out before leaving Inchon that our company had been over run and there were many killed. I was in Big Louies Platoon. To all of you who lost a loved one in Korea, God Bless each and everyone of you. the fighting 180th was the best in KOrea.
SFC BILL Hardwick
US Army Ret
Keywords: Hill 854
Sandbag castle
Entry: 14985
Subject: 45TH INF. DIV - 180TH INF. - E COMPANY
Billy (Mac) Teague wrote on February 14, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for Alfonse Schmidt,Wayne Onebear or anyone else who served in this platoon.
Keywords: Weapons Platoon - Sgt. - Squad Leader
Served from 1947-1952 from Durant, Oklahoma
Entry: 14884
Subject: 1ST BN 180TH
Jerry G. Howard wrote on February 10, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: ADA OK
Unit: C CO.-HQ.CO. !ST BN. 180TH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was a driver for Major Bill Gentry in 1951 and 1952. Would like to here about or from him and Capt. Pingleton. They were from Hartshorn and Haileyville Oklahoma.
Keywords: 38th to 40th Parallel
Entry: 14744
Subject: JUST LOOKING FOR SOME OF MY FRIENDS
Richard (Dick) Merrill wrote on February 1, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: C CO. 1 BAT. 1 SQ.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Hell we realy never new what hill we were on
or what we moved alot. Prv Lust was my ast. Sq.
leader. Med. we called pappy. Sarg. Russal. I took
sarg. Russal off hill after he got hit that night.
I got hit in lower lift leg. earler. I have some pix of him and others in Co. In Korea in Nov.
51 to July 52
Keywords: Porky was my Sq. leader He went home I became
Sq. leader.
Entry: 14565
Subject: RE: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Larisa Bonola wrote on January 25, 2001
City and State:
Unit: 45TH DIVISION, 180TH REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION REGARDING MY GRANDFATHER, JACK HANCOCK. HE DIED WHEN HE STEPPED ON A LANDMINE IN KOREA ON DEC. 15, 1951. ALTHOUGH HE WAS WITH COMPANY "I" AS MENTIONED, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY "L" WHEN HE DIED.
Keywords: 1ST LT. JACK HANCOCK,45TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 180TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY "I".
Entry: 13983
Subject: 180TH REGIMENT, KING COMPANY
Brian Kean wrote on January 1, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Tom Kean from New Jersey, was a 2nd Lt and Platoon Leader with King Company from May to August, 1953. The company took heavy casualties in July, especially on Christmas Hill. My brothers and I are interested in any information about the 45th during this period.
Also, we have heard reports about an Irish priest named Walsh who was with the 45th during this time. Any information about him would also be appreciated. Thank you.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Christmas Hill, Outpost Queen, 45th Oklahoma, 180th Regiment, King Company, 1953
Entry: 13879
Subject: CO.M 180TH REG. 45TH INF.
G. Tidball wrote on December 27, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Am posting this message for my father Lester Tidball. He would like to hear from Sgt. Robert S Henley, Leon Teagardin and others served with. Will foward all messages to him, Thank you.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Christmas Hill Co.M
Entry: 13796
Subject: CO.M 180TH REGT. 45TH INF. DIV.
G. Tidball wrote on December 23, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Am posting this for my father, Lester Tidball. He would like to hear from old friends, Sgt. Robert S. Henley and others. Please send e-mail and I'll foward all messages.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Christmas Hill, Co.M 180th Regt. 45th Inf. Div. Lester Tidball, Korea, Robert S Henley and Leon Teagardin
Entry: 13680
Subject: WW2 CO.M 180TH INF. REG.
Ted Wills wrote on December 17, 2000
City and State: YOUNGSTOWN OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I have letters from my Dad with Co.M. 180th inf. 7th Army France from Oct44 to Dec44. Prior to this I have a few that have Co.D inf. Italy. I know he was injured after Dec.44 and sent to the Army Air Core until the remainder of the war. After my Dad passed away in early 80's I had a box of his war stuff that I am now able to display, Metals, patches, photo's, ect. I can't find much information while he was in France. Does anyone have any information on this unit or know of any links. I would appreciate it.
Keywords: Company M 180th Infantry Regiment Seventh Army France
Entry: 13568
Subject: 1950-53 K CO
Lynn Cuddy wrote on December 10, 2000
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City and State: DAVIS IL
Unit: 45TH DIV 180TH INF REG.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to get in touch with anyone
who served with my outfit in 1950-1953
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Entry: 13470
Subject: K CO 12/51-9/52
Garred Wellman wrote on December 5, 2000
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City and State:
Unit: K CO. 180TH INF. REG.45TH INF. DIV
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: MY BIG BROTHER. Being a veteran of Vietnam myself, I just want my brother, if he sees this to know that in front of his peers how much I appreciate what he and his comrades did in Korea, and that I love them all very much.
Keywords: Bill Wellman, Dec 51 to Sept. 52. K Co,180th Inf. Reg. 45th Inf Div
Entry: 13427
Subject: ANYONE WHO SERVED IN 180 RCT,SVC CO.
Joe A. Hauser wrote on December 3, 2000
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City and State: PANAMA CITY BEACH FL
Unit: SVC. CO. 180 RCT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Would be nice to talk to someone from the past.
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Entry: 12971
Subject: KOREA 52-53, 180TH INFANTRY, 1ST BAT, C COMPANY
Rick Penny wrote on November 14, 2000
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City and State: WALLACE NC
Unit: 45TH INFANTRY, 180TH INFANTRY, 1ST BAT., CO. C
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: My name is Rick Penny a friend of James Robinson. James (Jim) served in Korea 1952-53 and would like to hear from anyone from C Company, especially the guys who fought beside him in the battle for Hill 191, South Horseshoe area. Jim has had some health complications lately and now wants to reconnect with his fellow soilders from Korea. He wants to locate a C company Roster if it can be found. Please contact me with any information and I will put you in touch with Jim. Thanks
Keywords: Hill 191, South Horseshoe area " Warriors blast Koreans in uphill struggle"