21st Infantry Regiment

Osan

Chonui

Chochiwan

Taejon

Kum River

Many members of the 21st were part of the Death March and Sunchon Tunnel Massacre.
      
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Wendy Wilson wrote on December 13, 2024

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City and State: AUSTIN TX

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Comments: My grandfather, LtCol. Planter M. Wilson, served in Korean War from 1950-1953 as Lt.
He was in L "Love" Company, 21st Infantry Regiment and, I think, part of Heavy Motor Company at some point.
I am interested to learn more about his service in Korea and stories you may know.
Respectfully, Wendy R. Wilson

Keywords: L Company
21st Infantry Regiment
24th Infantry Division
Heavy Motor Company

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robert winstead wrote on February 26, 2024

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City and State: PORT SAINT LUCIE FL

Unit: COMPANY B, 21ST INFANTRY REGIMENT

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Comments: Hoping I could find out any information regarding my fathers time in Korea. I believe he was there in 50, 51.

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ron tully wrote on July 13, 2023

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Comments: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/21855
Army photographer Fosnaught just happened to be in Pyongtaeh (P'yongt'aek) filming random shots for the Army Pictorial Center when Lt/Col Smith & Lt/Col Miller O. Perry also stopped there to regroup. Watch the film closely. As the South Korean ROK soldiers in trucks come streaming south at 5:24-27 notice a jeep & then a 3/4 ton weapons carrier (small truck) heading NORTH against the traffic. It is my firm belief that that scene is of Smith, Perry & others heading north to Osan to map out the infantry positions & artillery positions for 5 July when they will meet the North Koreans in battle. That belief comes from reading Lt/Col Roy Appleman's book "South To The Naktong, North To The Yalu, pages 62-65.

Keywords: National Archives film 21855 by Fosnaught @ 5:24-27; South To Naktong, North To Yalu pages 62-65

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ron tully wrote on June 30, 2023

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Comments: https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/95793
Chaplain Hudson was the first Chaplain to go to Korea w/ Task Force Smith on 2 July 1950 & was with TFS at Osan in the 1st battle of the Korean War by the 24th Inf Div. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat "V" for his heroic actions there at Osan. He also appears in the short film of TFS loading on the air crafts at Itazuke Air Base. Shortly after this action another Chaplain who was with another unit of the 24th Inf Div was murdered by the North Koreans as the Chaplain was praying over the dead & wounded soldiers at that battle. So, these unarmed "warriors" for Christ took their chances going into combat.

Keywords: The Courageous Chaplains of the 24th Inf Div

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ron tully wrote on June 30, 2023

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Comments: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/21857
Yes, did it again. The link to Taejon 7 July 1950
Co I, 3rd Bn, 21st Regt, (Chochiwon)

Keywords: Preparing for the battle of Chochiwon

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ron tully wrote on June 30, 2023

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Comments: Another National Archive short silent film marked Taejon 7 July 1950 but the description says " Co. I, 3rd Bn, 21st Inf Regt digging in (Chochiwon)". Records here @ KWP tell us that there were only 2 Infantry battalions in any of the Inf Regt of the under strength 24th Inf Division. That means that the 1st Battalion was Task Force Smith & that leaves this 3rd Battalion as the other half of the 21st Inf Regiment.

Keywords: Preparing For The Battle Of Chochiwon

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ron tully wrote on June 27, 2023

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Comments: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/21909 From the National Archives w/ help from the records here @ KWP: A short, silent film that shows the 21st Inf Regt of the 24th Inf Div (TFS) ready to board the USAF aircraft at Itazuke Air Base in Fukuoka, Japan on 1 July 1950. It shows General William Dean, Commanding General of the 24th. In his book "The General Dean Story", he mentions getting to Itazuke to see this advance element off to Korea. His words (as I recall) were to move as far north as they could once they got to Korea to stop the North Koreans. Those were the only orders that General Dean also had from General Mac Arthur. General Dean can be seen talking to either Lt./Col. Smith or 1 of the other Platoon Commanders before he talks to 1 of the USAF officers.

Keywords: Task Force Smith on a rainy overcast 1 July 1950, as the film shows

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Ivan Hempton wrote on May 5, 2023

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City and State: MI

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Comments: Hello, my grandfather EDWARD WITEK served in the Korean War from 1952-53. He was in the 21ST. INFANTRY REGIMENT, HEAVY MORTAR COMPANY. He received training at FORT SHERIDAN, IL. I am wondering if anyone has information on him or the company itself. Thank you for your time, Ivan.

Keywords: 1952 1953
21st Infantry Regiment
Heavy Mortar

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ron tully wrote on February 25, 2023

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Comments: Gimlet4ever is the old group of 21st Inf Veterans from Task Force Smith. They have a large group of pictures of the men from TFS at:
https://gimlets4ever.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/task-force-smith-pows/

Keywords: Task Force Smith survivors who became POWs

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James Swain wrote on January 17, 2023

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

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Comments: I’m trying to find out more about my father’s time in the Korean War. He was with the 21st Infantry Regiment.

It’s my understanding that his company was overran by Chinese forces and he and a group were trapped behind enemy lines for about 4 weeks. Many didn’t make it back with him but a small group did. His name is Jimmy Swain. He continued to serve until he passed in 1983 of cancer.

He passed before I was able to attempt to get him to up more about his time in Korea.

I’m seeking any information from anyone who might have more information. I believe the time frame was 1950-51.

With Kindest Regards and Respect,

James Swain

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Ashley Draper wrote on September 19, 2022

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Comments: Looking for anyone who may have information on SGT Albert William Draper, from Youngstown, OH.

24th Infantry Division
21st Infantry Regiment
C CO 1 BN
Army
KIA - Town: Kyongju - Korean War
Date of Loss: 9/8/1950

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mike FLETCHER wrote on March 20, 2022

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City and State: GALLATIN TN

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Comments: looking for those who may have known my dad and the men that he saveed this day. i have written a tribute to my dad. i would like to make it known to others.
Headquarters 24th Infantry Division:
“Sergeant John O Fletcher United States Army, a member of company G, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry division distinguished himself by heroic action near Kumsong, Korea, on 14th October 1951.
Although his duties as Company Supply Sergeant did not require him to participate in actual combat operations,
He voluntarily joined his company in an attack against the enemy.
Fighting at the point of the leading platoon, he played a highly important part in the unit’s successful capture of the objective.
As a heavy machine gun was being put into position to give overhead support for an attack on the next objective,
One of the crew members was wounded by enemy small arms fire.
Ignoring the intense hail of murderous enemy fire which had the friendly troops pinned down,
Sergeant Fletcher ran to the wounded mans side with complete
disregard for his own safety, carried the man back to safety and medical aid.
Seeing another man had become a casualty, he repeated his fearless deed, unhesitatingly exposing himself to the devastating enemy fire.
He then obtained some litters and supervised the evacuation of the wounded soldiers.
Sergeant Fletcher’s heroic action, exemplary initiative and selfless devotion to his fallen comrades reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry”.

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Dan Patton wrote on January 17, 2022

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City and State: NEW EGYPT NJ

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Comments: My uncle Paul w. Legg served in the Army in ww2 and was a prisoner of war. he received the silver star. he also served in korea and received another silver star and a bronze star. he was wounded on aug 1 1950 and died of hes wound on aug. 19th. He served with the 21st infantry reg. M. Co.3rdn Bn. he was from hartford ark. if anyone who knows him or about uncle paul please let me know. i would really appreciate any info you could share. thank you

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John Andrews wrote on May 20, 2021

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City and State: NESPELEM WA

Unit: COMPANY E.

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: On behalf of my father john” andy” Andrews he is looking for some men he served with in korea: Danial Arvizu, Ray Farley, Charles Carter, Jed Ashton, Charles Debry. Company E. 2nd battalion, 21st regimen, 24th divison. Army

Keywords: Company e, 2nd battalion, 21st regimen, 24th division.

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Dale Mansfield wrote on December 2, 2020

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City and State: WINSLOW AZ

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Comments: Seeking any information concerning my half-brother Donald Jensen who was part of Task Force Smith. I know he was there because his picture is in the tour book "24th Forward" and i have an autographed picture of of him as a PFC with the CIB and ROK Unit Citation taken at Sendai, Japan in 1951. Help would be greatly appreciated. Also in the "24th Forward" book is a GI whom my brother hand noted was named Roman Adrian.

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Scott VanSumeren wrote on October 30, 2020

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City and State: GOODRICH MI

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Comments: Writing on behalf of my father, Gerald H. VanSumeren, who was a tank driver and served from 10 June 1953 to 27 April 1955. I do have a couple of pictures from when he was there. One shows him and a buddy standing next to a jeep that they somehow got stuck on a tree stump. If anyone remembers him or served with him I would like to know more about their time there. He said they were guarding prisoners yet he didn't like to talk about it for some reason.

Thank you very much.

Scott VanSumeren

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Alissa Williams wrote on August 13, 2020

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City and State: RAVENSWOOD WV

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Comments: My father served in CO 'G' 21st Infantry Regiment in 1956. Looking for any documents with names on them so I can get his records straight. Ship manifest, duty roster, individual/unit orders etc. They were not real good at putting pertinent information on discharge orders during that timeframe and all of his records were burned in the fire in St Louis back in the 70's. Any information would be appreciated. wolfie1168@yahoo.com

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Ron Tully wrote on July 5, 2020

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Comments: On a rainy 5th of July 70 years ago today, TF Smith with attached units of artillery & medics were dug in between Osan & Suwon South Korea. They were facing at least 1 communist North Korean armored division led by Russian made T-34 tanks. The orders to these approximately 500 US soldiers of the 24th Infantry Division was to slow down, delay these communist until the rest of the 24th Inf Div & other infantry division of the Eighth Army in Japan could be mobilized. TFS did their job at an enormous price. See the casualty list on this site for 5July1950 for the 21st Infantry Regiment & the 52nd FA Battalion. God bless the men & women that take up "soldiering" for a profession. I mean soldiering in the widest possible meaning - Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines & Coast Guard. Upon their shoulders rest the freedom of the USA.

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Michael Tachias wrote on June 2, 2020

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City and State: GRAFORD TX

Unit: K-COMPANY 3RD BN 21ST INFANTRY 24TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: U.S. Army

Comments: Hello I’m reaching out for my father Sergeant Roy F. Tachias U.S. Army Retired. He served with the 21st Infantry 24th Div. during the Korean War. His unit was K-Company 3rd Bn ...they nickname him Poncho. His close friend was Sergeant Frank Coronado. SGT Roy Tachias continued his military career and served two tours in Vietnam. I’m having my dad review the list of email requests on those individual soldiers he may have served with on Task Force Smith.

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James W. Bolt wrote on May 14, 2019

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City and State: LAURENS SC

Unit: BRAVO 63RD CHARLEY BATTERY 52ND. 24TH INFANTRY DIV

Service or Relationship: U,S. ARMY

Comments: Just want to remember those men that were their when. Tears blood @ death they face
on those early days of the war . Most of us have pass on we the few that remain
remember when the 24th on those days 5 July - 20 July as ground troops we took a
beating as we gave it our all as we waited for help to arrive . They talk of other
conflict but this one is the forgotten one in the land of the morning calm REMBUAR
sign 40 yards

Keywords: Task Force Smith Kum River Taejon

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Michael Amato wrote on February 20, 2019

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Comments: I just found this website and was wondering if there is anyone out there who knew my dad, Biagio (Ben) Amato. Any information would be greatly appreciate. Thank you, Mike

Keywords: Amato Biagio Ben

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Ron Bailey wrote on September 26, 2018

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City and State: SEWANEE TN

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Comments: I was trying to see if any of the Korean War 21st Infantry K Company members would have any pictures of my dad Otto Clyde Bailey while he was in Korea or stateside. He passed away in 2009.
Thanks!

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Nicole Blood wrote on April 6, 2018

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City and State: MOLINE IL

Unit: GEORGE COMPANY, 21ST REGIMENT, AND 24TH INFANTRY D

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My great grandfather passed away one week ago today. He was very quiet about the
time he served, and we never probed him for information because it was hard for
him to talk about. His name is Fred J. Snyder from Milan IL. He served from 1950-
1953. He spent 8 month in hospitals in Japan because he was injured and almost
didn't make it. Back in 2009 he spoke with a reporter due to him being denied
benefits due to his records being lost in the fire in St. Louis back in 1973.
Below is some information from what he gave the reporter. If you have any
information please let me know. My family and I want more information and for it
to be made official that his time he served was valid, despite him having a
purple heart, it's not being recognized.

Fred Snyder was in George Company, 21st Regiment, and 24th Infantry Division on
the west side of the Chosin Reservoir. The ridge there was a line of hills, he
said. There wasn't much air support because we didn't want to destroy the
reservoir. The United Nation troops forced to withdraw, went south and then
pushed north again.

There was one battle after another that spring, no let up. We were all over the
peninsula from one side to other spearheading for other units.We would take a
position until another unit took it over. We worked up north from Seoul to
Pyongyang. We were in a fire fight every day for six months.

In the summer of 1951 the major Chinese southward advance was stopped and they
were driven northward to the Chorwon-Kumhwa area. We got to Kumhwa and the Iron
Triangle, said Snyder.

There the MLR (Main Line of Resistance) was more or less stabilized and
characterized by battles of outposts such as Old Baldy. Snyder's group reached
Old Baldy in July. It was bald of vegetation from airplane strikes. The Chinese
buried themselves there 15 or 20 feet in the ground so the airplane strikes
didn't bother them.

On July 3-4 the enemy counter attacked us in waves, he said. We didn't have ammo
so we bugged off the hill and left. There were 50 guys in the platoon when we
gave up the hill, only 13 were left. We had Browning Automatic Rifles (BAR).
Someone carried ammo for you. I didn't have one at first. When I got one, he was
wounded within four hours. The ammo bearers were only 17 or 18 years old. I was
20 years old, said Snyder.

I rarely had a shower and had only one change of clothes. The C-rations were not
sufficient. We sometimes went a week at a time without C-rations. We weren't
thinking about our stomachs, we were thinking about living. he said.

The temperature in the summer was hot with a lot of rain. There was no sick call.
A platoon only had one medic and two stretcher bearers. Two Korean boys tried to
carry Snyder off a hill, when he was wounded, while the Chinese were dropping
mortar.

When I took some shrapnel the boys dropped me and left. I crawled to a half track
vehicle that was an improvised ambulance. A medic put bandages on me. A MASH unit
gave me two morphine shots. The rest of the platoon was taking casualties. A
lieutenant and I then went under fire to pull out Sgt. Gillette. When the
morphine wore off, Snyder realized he was badly wounded and that he had been
pulling a dead body.

Snyder spent eight months in several hospitals; some were MASH units, including
two in Japan. He was never paid for the time in the hospital or his military
service. He thinks the mail clerk kept his pay. He was discharged in November,
1953. He got a purple heart in the mail after discharge but his war records
burned in a fire at the National Personnel Records in St. Louis. His separation
papers don't show he was ever in Korea.

He is unable to apply for disability without proving he was in Korea. He has
tried for 40 years to locate men from his George Ground Fighters company to
validate that he was in Korea during the war. He believes most are dead. He left
Moline for the war with Ivan Stevens, Moline, Fox Company and Dave Strode,
Bushnell. If he could find them it would help. He contacted former U.S. Rep. Lane
Evans, but he was unable to help. He said he contacted Rep. Phil Hare but so far
he hasn't received any help.

Keywords: Fred Snyder, George ground fighting company, dave stode, old baldy, kumhwa, 21st
regiment, 24th infantry division, West side chosin reservoir

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Elmer Herbert Fann SENIOR wrote on February 24, 2018

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City and State: CLIO MI

Unit: COMPANY H 21 ST INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad Elmer herb Fann
Was in the Korea war 1951 -1950.
Company h 21 Infantry. Heavy machine gun. There is a story about him online. He had a
friend named Robert brown thinks he lives or lived in New York. One story about Robert
brown is that he didntblike onions sonif the food had it in it he gave it to him .



My name sandy stokes daughter

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Bartlomiej Szczepanski wrote on December 27, 2017

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Unit: FAMILY MEMBER

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Comments: I am looking for some information about my cousin Corporal Szczepanski who was a member of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy near Chochiwon, South Korea on July 11, 1950, forced to march to North Korea on the Tiger Death March, and was executed by a North Korean guard on November 4, 1950 during the march from Manpo to Chunggang-jin.

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David Hughes wrote on June 10, 2017

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City and State: COTTAGE GROVE OR

Unit: L CO, 21ST REG, 24TH DIV

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Respectfully seeking information about my uncle, Pvt Elzie F Hughes from Mena, Arkansas. He was KIA in Korea on July 11, 1950. There were a lot of men lost in a short period of time, and not much is known by his family.

My dad Elvie Hughes was Elzie's twin and had trouble with his loss right up until he passed away a few years back. I helped him try to find out more about what happened, but never had a lot of success. Hoping to hear from some survivors of the war from his unit.

Thank you so much for your help, and especially for your service to our country.

Keywords: Nickname of Rusty. Battle of Choch'iwon. Battle of Chonui. Hill # 1157. Camp Wood. Love Company, 21st Regiment, 24th Division.

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T. Philip Fazzini wrote on February 3, 2017

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Comments: PDF file
www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA381834

Keywords: task force smith

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T. Philip Fazzini wrote on February 3, 2017

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Comments: https://archive.org/stream/KoreanWarAfterAction/Task%20Force%20Smith%20as%20Leaders
hip%20Failure,%20Paper,%201992_djvu.txt

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T. Philip Fazzini wrote on February 3, 2017

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Comments: https://murdercube.com/files/Combined%20Arms/task_force_smith_at_osan_5_jul_1950_ex
tract_1972.pdf
http://history.amedd.army.mil/booksdocs/korea/TaskForceSmith/Burke.htm
http://www.talkingproud.us/Retired/Retired/TaskForceSmith_files/a-photo-album-of-
the-men-of-task-force-smith.pdf

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Robert Mackowiak wrote on January 13, 2017

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City and State: PAWTUCKET RI

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am looking for members of B Company and C Company, 21st Infantry from 1950-1951, but particularly July 1950. Stories, photos, and anything else would be wonderful.

Anyone who remembers 1st Sgt Orland Huntoon of C Company - he was over 50 years old at the time and an early replacement on July 8. He also did a second tour with C Company in 1953.

Also looking for any B Company members - 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon - who remember Sgt. Windol Hazlett. Norman Fosness was in his his squad and his daughter is also looking for info on Hazlett. Hazlett was wounded February 6, 1951.

Keywords: C Company, B Company, 21st Infantry, July 1950

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Cheryl (for Andrew) Meyers wrote on November 15, 2016

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Andrew R. Meyers, 21st Regiment, Company H, Korean War Vet still alive. Would like to know if anyone else out there may have served during the fight with my Dad in Company H? He was in Japan first during the soft occupation. When the war broke out in Korea, he was one of the first to fight. He remembers going in by ship.

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Cheryl Meyers wrote on November 9, 2016

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Unit: 24TH INF. DIV., 21ST INF. REGIMENT, COMPANY H

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have served with my Dad, still alive, 24th Infantry Div., 21st Infantry Regiment, COMPANY H

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Mike Piteau wrote on September 27, 2016

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Comments: I am looking for any information on my grandfather Andre or James Paretti who fought, and was seriously wounded early on in the war.
He didn't share much with anyone about his service, and I was too young to get any information from him before he passed.

It seems that he may have been in the 24th infantry Division, 21st infantry regiment, 3rd battalion, K company.

Im looking for any photographs of the company (to ID him) or any knowledge of him during his service, which seems to have been from 7/49-8/50.

Ive spent a long time finding out what I have so far, which isn't much, and ANYTHING would be very helpful at this point.

Thank you.

Mike

Keywords: Andy or James Paretti

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Jeff Ehrhart wrote on July 29, 2016

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Unit: SSBN 728 GOLD

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am writing in hopes of finding information to assist a good friend who served with the 21/24. He left Korea n one piece, but on a troop transport out of Yokohama he was injured while on watch during transit through high seas. Both of his legs were broke as he was swept into the side of the boat, wedging his legs under steel framing, leaving him in very bad shape. He was 14 days.
Jack Chambers

Mr. Chambers cannot remember the name of the troop transport, his records were lost in one of the fires. Does anyone know of the troop transports that may have been in a bad storm April of 1948? Even if a list of transport names are provided it might be enough to trigger a memory. Thanks

Jeff

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Yokohama
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James W. Bolt wrote on June 13, 2016

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City and State: LAURENS SC

Unit: B BTRY 63RD CHARLEY BTY 52ND FA BNS

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: PFC Boyd Edward Cox Has Come Home Boyd was with Task Force Smith at Osan Korea and was lost on 5 July 1950 . Boyd was with Bravo Company 21st Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division. This Task Force had just over 500 men in it and they delayed the invasion force for 6 hours. Welcome home sign 40 yards

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Melvin Cohen SR. wrote on May 27, 2016

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Unit: 21ST LOVECOMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Faith Foulkrod wrote on April 2, 2016

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Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my father William Sheppard from Pennsylvania. He was in Dog Company from 1949-1952

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Marissa Choate wrote on January 6, 2016

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City and State: HENNESSEY OK

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am Searching for any photos or memories that anybody might have of Jack Orval Smith. He was KIA on July 10, 1950 near Chochiwon, South Korea. Thank you, Marissa Choate

Keywords: SGT. Jack O. Smith, 24th Infantry Division

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J.C. Griffin wrote on December 17, 2015

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City and State: CABOT AR

Unit: 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 21ST REGIMENT, 2ND BATTALI

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: JC GRIFFIN AM IN A DESPERATE SEARCH FOR SHERDIAN LANE. BOTH OF US SERVED IN THE 24th INFANTRY DIVISION 21st Battalion, 2nd REGIMENT. HE DIED SHORTLY AFTER THE WAR. HE WAS FROM NEBRASKA BUT MOVED TO CALIFORNIA. THEY CALLED US BROTHERS OUR PLATOON SGT WAS A MAN NAMED RICHARD MURPHY.

I WROTE A BOOK FOR MY FAMILY, NEVER PUBLISHED, JUST FOR MY FAMILY. I WROTE A WHOLE CHAPTER ON THE BEST FRIEND I EVER HAD, SHERIDAN LANE. HIS FAMILY WOULD LIKELY BE IN CALIFORNIA BUT POSSIBLY NEBRASKA. IF ANYONE IS RELATED TO SHERDIAN OR KNOWS ANYONE WHO IS PLEASE!!!!!!!!! LET ME KNOW I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE THEM A COPY OF THE BOOK I WROTE FOR MY FAMILY.

He's the best man I've ever known, he was an excellent soldier and I have missed him for over 60 years.


PLEASE HELP

Thank you

JC GRIFFIN
24th Infantry
21st Regiment
2nd Battalion

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Charles Bowman wrote on November 16, 2015

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City and State: COLUMBUS OH

Unit: MY DAD CLIFFORD A BOWMAN LOVE COMPANY 21ST. DIV. R

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: My Dad's Nickname Is SUNNY Name Clifford A Bowman Best Friend TO GLENN MAYNARD
CLARK That Walked The Tiger Death March US ARMY Prisoner AT CHUNGG-JIN Nov.
16,1950 21st IT'S NOW NOV.16,2015

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Sarrah Schneider wrote on July 15, 2015

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City and State: NEW YORK NY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Trying to find more details for my grandmother whom is 77 about her older brother killed while prisoner of war. We know he was a member of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry division. We know he was forced to march the Tiger Death March and was shot by his guard on July 29th, 1950 in Seoul, South Korea. If any surviving veterans remembers any details please feel free to email me.

Keywords: Friends referred to John as Juney

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Mary Wood wrote on May 28, 2015

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City and State: JACKSON MI

Unit: 0021

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am searching for information about Ernest C Wood- his friends may have called him
Woody; he was wounded in action during the Korean War, Feb 6, 1951, 10 days later
he was discharged.

If you know anything about him, please email me

He passed away in 1980's from cancer. I am studying genealogy for my family and
would like to learn about him from those who may have known him- good, bad or ugly
I am interested in knowing. If you knew him, please send me an email. Thank you
for your time.

Respectfully Yours,

Mary Wood

Keywords: Woody

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Carrie Chenault wrote on January 26, 2015

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City and State: IN

Unit: 21ST INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: So i have next to no information on my father, Cpl. Eddie Lee Chenault. he served from 51 - 53. 21st infantry APO 613 is the most detailed about when and where he served. he passed away when i was only one so i couldnt ask him any questions. i have his report of seperation but honestly i don't understand much of it. I'd love some help.

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Rita Myers wrote on January 10, 2015

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City and State: FAIR GROVE MO

Unit: CO F. CO I

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any info on this Co.F and Co I From 1950- 1953. My late father was in Korea and Japan during this time frame. He was injured and spent time in a hospital. He was later released back to combat. It was during this time frame that he was exposed to radiation. He died in 1973 from this exposure. I have never been able to locate anyone to share any info with me. In all honesty, I assumed that they too had lost their lives after returning to the states. I was told that dad was an Mp for a bit, and that he guarded a prison camp. As my info on the prison camps? Thanks so much!! I hope someone will share info with me.

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Gina Giordano wrote on November 18, 2014

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was a Seargeant in the Korean war , company G. 21st infantry regiment. 24th infantry division. He received the Silver Star. He is now 86 years old. I am looking to make contact with any family members or with anyone who served with my father. my father resistance is in Bloomfield, New Jersey. My email is gigi0814@aol.com.
Thank you , Gina Giordano

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Johnnie Partin wrote on September 19, 2014

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City and State: HILLSBOROUGH NO

Unit: USAF

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have remembered my father, SFC Lewis Patrick Partin
who served in the 21st Infantry Division of the 24th Army during the Korean War. He
was killed in the
crash of a C-124 in February 1957. I do not have any information of his service
there.

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Robert Winstea wrote on September 12, 2014

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

Unit: 21ST INFANTRY COMPANY B

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with or knew my father Emerson Winstead Duke, he has passed, and never spoke much about Korea, or Vietnam. Would love to hear about what kind of soldier he was.

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Tommy Lee Johnson wrote on September 2, 2014

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City and State: NORCO CA

Unit: 21ST INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for information on the movements of the Heavy Mortar Company, 21st Infantry. My father, Paul R. Johnson, was a sergeant in this unit. I am trying to determine where he was in the confused early days of July 1950.

Keywords: heavy mortar 4.2 inch task force smith osan chochiwon taejon

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Susan Nalepa wrote on July 25, 2014

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City and State: DETROIT MI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Any information on John M. Schemer
Army - Germany post WWII
- Korea 51-53 POW

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Robert Mackowiak wrote on July 11, 2014

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City and State: PAWTUCKET RI

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Comments: I am seeking any and all information on Sgt. Windol M. Hazlett of B Company, 21st Infantry. He was one of the first soldiers in Korea on July 3, 1950 with the 24th Division. Like many others of this unit, he received the Bronze Star for service from July 3 through November 2. He was wounded in action when he was shot in the left hand on February 6, 1951. I believe this would have been on Hill 296 in the vicinity of the Han River.

http://captainofthe7th.wix.com/rcmcollection#!hazlett/c1j3y

I have Sgt. Hazlett's uniform and would like to learn everything I can about him. I have not found a photograph of him yet and would greatly appreciate it. I hope someone out there remembers him. Thank you!

Keywords: B company; Hill 296, Han River; July 3, 1950

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