Entry: 88984
Subject: STAFF SGT. CHARLES B. GREENE
Lloyd Haywood wrote on May 26, 2014
City and State: RAEFORD NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am seeking information on my uncle who served with the 21st. Infantry, 24th. Division.
He died of injuries received in battle and I never had the honor of knowing him. His records were destroyed in the fire at the records center in St. Louis as best I can find out.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Here is the information I have.
Enlisted Army 1940.
21st. Infantry, 24th. Division.
Trained in Hawaii.
Was in New Guinea for unknown time.
Sent to Philippines by way of Australia.
Bronze Star posthumously,May 10,1954(?), for meritorious achievement in ground operations against the enemy in the Pacific theater.
Wounded May 27,1945 in an artillery attack in Mintal, Mindanao, in the Davo area. Died May 31,1945. Received Purple Heart.
Was initially buried in grave 290 at US armed forces cemetary, Talamo #1, near Davo, Mindanao. Later moved to grave #7025 US armed forces cemetary, Leyte #1. Later moved to his hometown for permanent burial.
Miscellaneous:
Staff Sgt. Charles B. Greene
Hq. Det. 3rd. Bn. 21st. Infantry
APO 957
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Entry: 88982
Subject: JOHN J. LYDEN
Ed Lyden wrote on May 26, 2014
City and State: FREMONT CA
Unit: 21
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Adding info. about my father, John J. Lyden (died 1975), PFC 6, 24th Inf Div, Reg 60,
Unit 21. Seriously wounded in action by Missile in North Korea Sector on Oct. 19th,
1951. After the War, he fathered six children including myself in1969. I am proud of
him and all of our Veterans who have heroically served their Country in all Wars.
Without them, there is no us. Thanks to all of our heroes for their great sacrifices!
If anyone remembers him please contact me.
Keywords: Johnny, JJ, 24th Inf Div, Reg 60, Unit 21
Entry: 88473
Subject: PFC WILLIAM FRANK UNDERDOWN
Jim McComb wrote on March 5, 2014
City and State: DOYLESTOWN PA
Unit: 1ST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING, VIETNAM
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I am putting together a book on the Bucks County PA men who lost their lives in Korea. I would like to get information, of any kind, on PFC William Frank Underdown who was Killed In Action on July 12, 1950. When completed, the book will be given free of charge to any interested person. I am doing this solely to remember these guys. I have already published a similar book on the Bucks County men who lost their lives in Vietnam.
Keywords:
Entry: 88453
Subject: PRIVATE HERBERT BESCH JR.
Jim McComb wrote on March 5, 2014
City and State: DOYLESTOWN PA
Unit: 1ST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING, VIETNAM
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I am putting together a book on the Bucks County PA men who lost their lives in Korea. I would like to get information, of any kind, on Private Herbert Besch Jr. who was KIA on July 12, 1950. When completed, the book will be given free of charge to any interested person. I am doing this solely to remember these guys. I have already published a similar book on the Bucks County men who lost their lives in Vietnam.
Keywords:
Entry: 88091
Subject: MEN OF CO.E 21ST INF. REG., 24TH INF. DIV.
Carl Edwards wrote on January 10, 2014
City and State: MORENO VALLEY CA
Unit: A CO. 1 BN. 12TH CAV, FIRST AIR CAVALRY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served in the central mountains of Korea between,
30 SEP 51 and 18 APR 52, in Co E 21st Inf Regt 24th INFANTRY DIVISION. I am the
oldest Son of 1st LT ELMER C. EDWARDS. Any information about any action's or
story's
that you are able to share or copies of photographs, etc.! Would-be sincerely
appreciated!
I myself served with ( A Co 1st BN 12th CAV FIRST-AIR-CAVALRY ) as a Squad-leader &
Platoon-sergeant in Vietnam and Cambodia in 1970.
Yours truly, former SGT (11B40) INF
CARL O. EDWARDS
p/s: Like most Korean War, Combat Vet's, my father didn't care to talk about it much!
Keywords:
Entry: 87835
Subject: CAMP WOOD, KUMAMOTO, JAPAM 1946
Henry Scarupa wrote on November 29, 2013
City and State: COLUMBIA MD
Unit: CO. B, 21ST INF. REGT.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served at Camo Wood, Kumamoto in early 1946. A large number of the men came form the NYC area. Some of the names that come to mind are Carlucci,, Foti and Schoonmaker
Keywords:
Entry: 87684
Subject: 21 INFANTRY CO G SGT HARRY R. MEGLEN
Neka Meglen-Kirtley wrote on November 13, 2013
City and State: CLEARLAKE CA
Unit: 21 INFANTRY CO G
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for ANY information on my Grandfather. He died when my
mother was 8 years old. He left behind a wife, June V. Meglen and 3
small children- Teddie, Dolly, and Harry Jr. I don't know much
about him, but would love to learn more about him. His name was
Harry R Meglen Sr. from what his headstone says he was a Sergeant
with Co G 21 Infantry. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you all
for your time.
Keywords: Sgt. Harry Meglen Company G 21 infantry
Entry: 87291
Subject: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? MY DAD!
Diana Bazua wrote on September 26, 2013
City and State: EL CENTRO CA
Unit: CO G 21ST INF REGT APO 24
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Story is that dad may have fathered a child; woman
was a waitress in Sendai? Her name phonetic
pronunciation: Yoneko Momoy.
Dad received letter to Calexico, Calif telling him
he had had a daughter? son? Dad passed Nov 2002
Henrico Ramirez.
(cast your bread upon the waters....)
Keywords: Possible sibling in Japan, Sendai?
Co G 21st Inf Regt APO 24
Entry: 87166
Subject: 24TH DIV, 21ST REG, 3RD BAT
Kurtis Davis wrote on September 7, 2013
City and State: BRAGGS OK
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father George C. Davis fought with the 24th Div, 21st Reg, 3rd
Bat from July '50-Aug '51. There are numerous personal photographs
of his Korean war experience posted at www.kurtisddavis.com.
I do not know the exact Company dad was assigned to.
Keywords: Chochiwon, Naktong Bulge, Pusan Perimeter, March to the Yalu,
Taejon
Entry: 87042
Subject: BATTLE MEMORIAL SITE AT CHOCHIWAN
James W. Bolt wrote on August 20, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: BRAVO 63D CHARLEY 52ND
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I have picture of the battle sites at Chochiwan If those that
served their of family members wish to have them contact me at
boltl9@aol.com sign 40 yards
Keywords:
Entry: 87040
Subject: LESLIE A SICILIANO
Leonard Siciliano JR. wrote on August 20, 2013
City and State: RUNNEMEDE NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: 24 division, 21st unit, 07-11-1950, CHOCHIWON S
Korea
Entry: 87023
Subject: PLATOON SERGANT
Robert Ceccato wrote on August 17, 2013
City and State: ELK GROVE CA
Unit: LOVE CO. 2ND PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: We were pinned down along a river bank and under attack with
mortars and I was wounded. I was being dragged to safety when a
mortar shell fell near by and the GI who was carrying me left me
in the middle of the stream. My platoon sergeant who was on the
other side risked his life to save mine. If he is still alive I
need him to contact me. My mind went blank as to his name.
Keywords: on patrol to Kumsong N. Korea October 30 1951
Entry: 86785
Subject: I CO, 24TH INF DIV, 1950-1953
E. Garcia wrote on July 22, 2013
City and State: VISTA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: San Francisco and Los Angeles hi-lighted my dad's return from
Korea in newspapers because he was the first Los Angelino to
return under Operation Little Switch. San Fran had a parade ready
for him but he slept in, missing the parade, saying it felt so
good to sleep in a bed after 18 months as a POW sleeping on the
ground. I can't find any info on him now. Would like to hear from
anyone in the Army with him. He was a naturalized citizen from
Los Angeles, 24 years old when he went in to the Army.
Keywords: POW Army PFC Jose Manuel Garcia. First POW to return to Los
Angeles in 1953. Operation Little Switch. I Co, 24 Inf Div, 1950-
1953
Entry: 86784
Subject: I CO, 24TH INF DIV, 1950-1053
E. Garcia wrote on July 22, 2013
City and State: VISTA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: San Francisco and Los Angeles hi-lighted my dad's return from
Korea in newspapers because he was the first Los Angelino to
return under Operation Little Switch. San Fran had a parade ready
for him but he slept in, missing the parade, saying it felt so
good to sleep in a bed after 18 months as a POW sleeping on the
ground. I can't find any info on him now. Would like to hear from
anyone in the Army with him. He was a naturalized citizen from
Los Angeles, 24 years old when he went in to the Army.
Keywords: POW Army PFC Jose Manuel Garcia. First POW to return to Los
Angeles in 1953. Operation Little Switch. I Co, 24 Inf Div, 1950-
1953
Entry: 86613
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
Mary Renovato wrote on July 1, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOMOSASSA FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Thomas Jerome Hirth was my grandfather and I am extremely
interested in finding out information about him. He and his wife,
Margaret Hirth (my grandmother) both lost their battle to cancer
and so I am reaching out to find answers I can't get from them. If
you know anything pertaining to Thomas Hirth please email me Thank you for reading and God
bless.
Keywords:
Entry: 86463
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
Richard Milks wrote on June 8, 2013
City and State: MENA AR
Unit: CO H. 21ST. REGT. 24TH. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Arrived Co.H Jan 1953. In Japan. 1st. Gunner Machinegun
section. Would like to know the date we left for korea. And
name of ship we were on. I think we went to chun-chon first.
If spelling is right. Then to Koji-do. Then to Yangu Valley. Is
this right? Left Korea Aug. or Sept. 54. Anybody out there
rember this. I remember Sgts. Hibbit and Espenoza. Msgt. Martin
first sergent.
Keywords:
Entry: 86418
Subject: DOUGLAS HAAG - FOUND
Whitney C. (Whit) Fisher wrote on June 3, 2013
City and State: PAWCATUCK CT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Friends of Doug Haag should know that in June 2012 his remains were found by a
South Korean military team looking for their own war dead. Doug was found in a grave
with the remains of another missing soldier, and a preliminary identification was made
based on his 2nd Lt. insignia that was recovered.
Subsequent DNA analysis in Honolulu, Hawaii confirmed his identity.
On June 1, 2013, Doug was buried with full military honors in Cave Hill Cemetery, in his
home town of Louisville KY. He was laid to rest at the cenotaph placed by his mother
after he vanished during the battle of Chonui more than 60 years ago. Present were
Doug's sister and brother and many family members as well as several friends. His
obituary may be viewed here (at least for now):
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?pid=165037676
We are personally indebted to the Barker brothers and all members of the Korean War
Project who helped us first locate convincing evidence that he had been killed in battle
(and not imprisoned) back in 1997, more than a decade before his remains were
actually found. Your kindness and dedication to these forgotten veterans has made
an immense, positive impact on our family. We cannot thank you enough.
Doug's gravestone reads in part:
He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have died that freedom might live and
grow and increase its blessings.
Keywords: Doug Haag Chonui Cochiwon
Entry: 86323
Subject: COMPANY E APRIL 13,1951 LOCATION
Richard (Dick) Jackson wrote on May 27, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State: HILTON HEAD SC
Unit: 63RD BOMB SQDN.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any one who knew Buddy, and the location where
he was killed. I grew up with him and am married to his sister.
Any help would be greatly appericiated.
Keywords: Lewis Clark Moulton AKA Buddy company E KIA April 13 April 1951
Entry: 86115
Subject: TONY LAPPAS
Tina Lappas wrote on May 4, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State: LEHIGH FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any information on my Uncle Tony Lappas who served
with the 21st infantry regiment, L Co. 3 Bn, 24th Infantry
Division. He was killed in action on September 25, 1950. Please
contact me with any information that you may have regarding him.
thanks,
Tina Lappas
Keywords: 21st Infantry Regiment, L Co. 3Bn, 24th Infantry Division
Entry: 85951
Subject: FLOYD A. ROY-LOOKING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS
Karen Olson wrote on April 12, 2013
City and State: EAU CLAIRE WI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have learned that my Uncle Floyd was married to Grace and
that they had a son--Donald A. Roy, who lived in Cloquet,
Minnesota, when my uncle was captured in 1950. I am wondering
if Donald is still alive or if he had a family that I could
connect with. Please contact me with any information. Thanks.
Karen Olson Phone (715)835-4197
Keywords:
Entry: 85911
Subject: MORTAR MAN
David Price wrote on April 7, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather fought in Korea as a mortar man. He never talked
about it much until after I returned from Basic training. He
told me of the many frustrations that he had when after days of
fighting to take a hill, they would be told to abandon it.
I know prior to leaving for Korea, he did some kind of training
at Ft Riley, KS. At that time, he talks about a big flood that
happened in that area and having to stay in tents.
Any information about this childhood hero of mine would much
appreciated. He is currently not doing very well, and it won't
be much longer before all I have is his history.
Keywords: Samuel H. Wilkinson, mortar man.
Entry: 85793
Subject: JOSEPH LLOYD GAGNON SPEEDBAG
Doreen Gagnon Schibbelhute wrote on March 25, 2013
City and State: DEERFIELD NH
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Unit: 0021 INF RGT 24 INF DIV
Service or Relationship: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA
Comments: My fathers father signed for my dad to enlist in 1947 when
my father was 16 years old. He was in the Korean War and suffered his
first casualty 08/09/50. His name was Joseph Gagnon IDNO#
RA11175354, 21 INF RGT 24 INF DIV. He was born 09/05/50. I know
that he received 4 Purple Hearts and one Silver Star but thats all I know.
I didn't really know my dad but would love to speak to someone who
may have served with him. His 1st cousin was Rene Gagnon one of the
flag raisers on Iwa Jima. Please help me, I just need to know.
Doreen
Gagnon Schibbelhute
Keywords:
Keywords: Joseph Gagnon (Speedbag) Korean War
0021 INF RGT INF DIV Beginning in 1950
Entry: 85687
Subject: WILLIAM ERNEST GRAINGER 24TH INFANTRY DIV, CO K-- REMAINS RECOVERED
Jody Mishoe wrote on March 13, 2013
City and State: CONWAY SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my great-uncle, Ernest W.
Grainger (known by friends as Red). He was reported MIA in S. Korea
near Chochiwon on July 11, 1950, and later declared dead, remains non-
recoverable. In June, 2012, two graves and sets of remains were located
by S. Korean officials, and turned over to the U.S. military. In January
2013, one set of remains was determined through DNA testing to be my
uncle. Funeral arrangements are underway for early April 2013.
Keywords: US Army 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, Company K,
Chochiwon, Kum River, July 11 1950
Entry: 85529
Subject: MUSEUM AT THE BATTLE SITE AT OSAN KOREA
James W. Bolt wrote on February 21, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: C BATTERY 52ND FA BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: The 21st Regiment 24th Infantry Division was the
First American Army unit to enter the Korean War on
the 5 July 1950.The unit was named Task Force Smith
The battle was fought north of Osan Korea.A museum
will be open at the battle site at 1100 hour Tuesday
April 23 2013 sign 40 yards
Keywords:
Entry: 85490
Subject: RAYMOND MAY CO E 19TH INF REG
Sandy Lemmons wrote on February 18, 2013
City and State: DARLINGTON SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am seeking info on what happened to my 1st cousin
Raymond Franklin May, raised as my brother. He was
listed as KIA although his body was never recovered.
A few bones and his dog tags were returned to the
family with no positive identification. The family
has long suspected that he may have been captured and
a POW. A letter was received from his 1st Sgt Kenneth
Wise, dated 20 Mar 1951, stating Raymond might have
been captured by the Chinese. Pvt Raymond May was on
patrol 3 Feb 1951 and did not return to his unit. No
other info was ever released until a couple of months
later when the army returned his tags and some bones.
I have several letters from Raymond stating he was on
the front lines, freezing, hungry and had not bathed
in 3 weeks. He was 21 yrs old from North Carolina.
listed as being in Army Unit: E CO 2 BN 19 INF RGT
24 INF DIV. does anyone remember him or know what
happened?
Keywords: Raymond May, Company E, 19th Inf., KIA, MIA, Sgt
Kenneth D Wise
Entry: 85326
Subject: WILLIAM BILLY PAHL
Michael Pahl wrote on January 27, 2013
City and State: MENOMONIE WI
Unit: 21ST INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for information about my father Billy Pahl
who served from January 1952 to December 1953. He was
from Eau Claire WI. He spent some of his time on Koje Do.
Keywords: 21st Infantry Regiment
Entry: 85082
Subject: 1951-1952--CO. A
James Bell JR. wrote on December 29, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: EAST SAINT LOUIS IL
Unit: 21ST INF.REGT 4TH SQUAD
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: NICKNAME- SQUARE, FRIENDS WITH FAYETTE GLOVER, SYLVESTER
JOHNSON, GEORGE(PLATTER) GREEN.I WAS MACHINEGUNNER,4TH
SQUAD 21ST REGT. 24TH DIV. PH. 618-210-5580
Entry: 84747
Subject: 21 INFANTRY 3 BATTLALION 24 DIVISION
Brucille Gann wrote on November 19, 2012
City and State: HACKETT AR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My dad would like to know if there is anyone who
served during his time of service from 51-53. He
said he was a cook and before the war broke out he
was being trained as a boxer.
Keywords:
Entry: 84740
Subject: SGT EARL VICTOR SIEGUNND
James (Jim) Cartlidge JR. wrote on November 18, 2012
City and State: YOUNGSVILLE NC
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: SEARCHING FOR SOLDIERS THAT MAY HAVE KNOWN OR FOUGHT
WITH MY UNCLE EARL VICTOR SIEGMUND WHO WAS KILLED IN
TIGER DEATH MARCH IN 1950 IN CHONUI,HE WAS NEVER
FOUND.
Keywords: SGT EARL VICTOR SIEGMUND
HVY MORTAL CO.21ST INFANTRY REGIMENT 24TH INFANTRY
DIVISION.
POW/KIA IN TIGER DEATH MARCH IN CHONUI
Entry: 84661
Subject: CONNECTING
Albert Wallace wrote on November 12, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: 1st batallion, 21st infantry,24th division
Entry: 84553
Subject: CORPORAL WILLIAM BILLY MOSIER
Tereasa Wade wrote on October 31, 2012
City and State: FORT LEE VA
Unit: KENNER ARMY HEALTH CLINIC
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: The Kenner Army Health Clinic, Fort Lee, VA is
planning a memorialization ceremony honoring Corporal
Billy Mosier. If you have any information or photos of
Corporal Mosier please contact me. (804) 734-9086
Keywords: Bill Mosier, Camp Mosier, William Clarence Mosiet
Entry: 84508
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO
Jason McMullen wrote on October 24, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served in the Korean War
with my grandfather Robert J Heichel. He was in the USMC
Keywords: Robert j heichel
Entry: 84342
Subject: ANYBODY IN HE 21ST KNOW MY DAD?
Robert Watson JR. wrote on October 5, 2012
City and State: PALMDALE CA
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: If anybody knew my Dad, Robert Eugene Watson, born in
Harwick Pennsylvania who served in the 21ST Infantry,
24TH Division from 1949 - 1953 please contact me. He
received the Korean Service Medal. Any info would be
helpful. Thank you.
Keywords: Japan Medical Depot 8061
Entry: 84293
Subject: JOHN C SMITH
Joe Butkiewicz wrote on September 29, 2012
City and State: KINGSTON PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: John C. Smith is a family member who died in Korea on
Sept. 3, 1950 in Pohang Area of the Kigye Valley. I would
be interested in hearing from anyone who knew Pvt Smith
or has any recollection of events in that area that day.
Keywords: Pohang Area
Kigye Valley
Pvt Smith
Entry: 84144
Subject: DID ANYONE SERVE WITH OTTO CLYDE BAILEY FROM BRUNSWICK, MAINE K COMPANY
Ron Bailey wrote on September 12, 2012
City and State: WINCHESTER TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I was trying to maybe see if anyone knows the
situation or details of my father Otto Clyde Bailey
from Brunswick, Maine getting a battlefield
commission? I was also wondering if anyone had any
photos of his service in Korea? He passed away about
3 years ago and told me about his Korean War service
but never the exact story of getting his commission
because his platoon leader was KIA. thanks
Entry: 83782
Subject: JACK OBER
Roger Stringham wrote on July 31, 2012
City and State: KILAUEA HI
Unit: 24 DIV, 21 INF, REGT, I CO, 3 PLT, 3 SQUAD
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Squad leader, Jack Ober, in 2002 was trying to contact anyone in his
squad. I was a replacement in spring of 1951 as a rifleman. I remember
Bill Stone (asist. sqd. leader), James, Harris (BAR), John, and Benny
Benivente?(sp) Ben and I were assigned together as 3 squad replacements.
I would like to get in touch with anyone- it seems there is no record of my
being in the Army.
Keywords: Rogelio, Rog
Entry: 83553
Subject: 62 YEARS AGO
A. Owen wrote on July 5, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: On the rainy morning of 5 July 1950 Task Force Smith met the North Korean invaders just south of the town of Osan in South Korea. TFS was comprised of elements of the 24th Infantry Division from the island of Kyushu, Japan, the closest ground combat unit to Korea. TFS numbered approximately 450 men including
supporting artillery.
Outmanned to 20,000 NK combat-season veterans,
outgunned w/ 2.36 bazaookas that failed to work often against soviet made T-34 tanks, supplied w/ exceptionally poor communications, w/ weapons that failed to function, the 24th Infantry Division paid in blood and lives for the delaying action they performed. God bless the 24th Infantry Division.
Read their heroic actions in Roy Appleman's South to the Naktong, North to the Yalu.
Sign me An Admirer
Keywords:
Entry: 83516
Subject: SEARCHING FOR CLOSE RELATIVE OF DEWEY L TIDWELL
Myrtle Letcher wrote on July 1, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: ALLIANCE NE
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I met Dewey L Tidwell when he was a patient at
Fitzsimmons Military Hospital in Denver, CO ... not
long before he was shipped out to Korea. We were
about the same age.
For sentimental reasons,I am now looking for a close
relative of Dewey who is interested in geneaology. I
have some information about Dewey that relatives may
not know.
Keywords: B CO
POHANG AREA
ANGANG-NI
Entry: 83471
Subject: 24TH INF. DIV. 21ST INF. REG. LOVE COMPANY- SGT RICHARD SALAZAR. JULY 4,1950-APR 26, 5119
Richard W. Salazar SR. wrote on June 26, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: SACRAMENTO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am seeking information from any person relative or
Veteran of Love Company, 21st Infantry, 24th Inf Div,
who has knowledge of my father. I am particularly
interested in the circumstances surrounding the
hostile action occuring on 26 Apr 1951, and the
hostilities leading up to that date.
Anyone who can provide me any information
enlightening me further about how he was killed,
would be greatly appreciated.
I was left a War Orphan of that conflict, being
raised only bymy Mother, without a Father, and would
like to know the type of person and individual he was
to his superiors and subordinates.
Being a Veteran of the Viet-Nam War and Proud to
have served my Country. as my Father, who made the
ultimate sacrifice. I desire to acquire all I can
about his Military Service.
Keywords: I am seeking information about my Deceased Father,
Sgt Richard Salazar, KIA, 26 Apr 51, in a hostile
action. My father, prior to his demise served
gallantly in WWII on Guadacanal and with Merrill's
Maurauders in the China-India-Burma Theatre, prior to
service in Korea. He was sent to Korea 4 Jul
1950, as a member of Task Force Smith, remained in
Korea until the date of his death.
Entry: 82950
Subject: ROBERT SCHIMANSKI CHICAGO
Tyler Schimanski wrote on May 4, 2012
City and State: IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello
DOes anyone recognize the name of Robert Schimanski.
My dad was from Chicago and was a BAR Man. He never
really spoke of the war at any great length other than
to tell my brother and I that he saw stuff we should
never see. He passed away a few years ago at the VA
in North Chicago. I also had a few friends that
served in KOREA named Ed McCraren and Bob Harrison.
Does anyone remember these guys. They rocked.
Keywords: Robert Schimanski, Chicago, BAR Man
Entry: 82810
Subject: 24TH INF. DIV. 21ST INF. REG. BAKER COMPANY- EARNEST FRED WILLIAMSON CALLED WILLIE JUNE 1950-DEC 19
Margie Musslewhite wrote on April 20, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Any information regarding my father's company or
fellow soldiers would be most appreciated. He is
alive and well but disheartened, as many of you are,
that all service records were destroyed in the fire.
Keywords: 24th Inf. Div. 21st Inf. Reg. Company B - Baker
(weapons). Earnest Fred Williamson called Willie June
1950-Dec 1951. Out of Fort Ord - Gimlet
Entry: 82806
Subject: REQUESTING INFORMATION
Pam Curtis wrote on April 20, 2012
City and State: TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Sadly, my grandfather's Army records were lost in a
fire in St. Louis before they could be saved onto a
disc.
Does anyone have any information regarding the 24th
Infantry Division 21 Infantry Regiment that served in
Korea in 1950?
Any information about my grandfather's unit would be
MUCH appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Keywords: 24th Infantry Division 21 Infantry Regiment, lost
records, burned records
Entry: 82767
Subject: ROY F. TACHIAS (PANCHO)
Joe Garcia wrote on April 15, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for anyone who may have served with the 24th Infantry
Division, 21st Regiment, 3rd Battalion, K Co. during the Korean War with
my Grandfather Roy F. Tachias, also known as Pancho. He is alive and
well, and is hoping to locate some of his long lost brothers who fought
alongside him. Please feel free to e-mail me
Keywords: 24th Infantry Division, 21st Regiment, 3rd Battalion, K Co.
Entry: 82535
Subject: WANT TO FIND MY FAMILY, DID YOU KNOW MY DAD
Janice Ellis wrote on March 21, 2012
City and State: WAYNE PA
Unit: NOT SURE 21 INFANTRY, OUT OF FORT ORD CA
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I really dont know to much about my father. All I
know is that a jeep turned over on him and he died,
in Korea. We lived in Seaside Ca. A Lady by the name
of Daily Ellis adopted his three children. our names
are Jayane Lewis, Janice Lewis, and Richard Lewis
111. My dads family was out of san Francisco, which
he had brothers and his mother lived, His mothers
name was Johnny Mae Fisher. Born out of Austin
Texas. If anyone knows my dad or could tell me of
him please let me know, also looking for any family.
Keywords:
Entry: 82418
Subject: SFC CLEO G. WEST 3RD BN., MOTOR SGT.
John Haven wrote on March 10, 2012
City and State: OKEMOS MI
Unit: 21ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BN (D&H CO), 3RD BN. (
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew SFC Cleo G West (Jerry)
of the 3rd Bn., 21st Infantry Regt., Motor Section
1950-1954. He also served in the 504th PIR of the
82nd AB in WW II. He started in the 21st Infantry
Regt., in 1947 in H Company as a Pvt. and Jeep Driver
for the MP Section Captains. He was also in M
Company as a Sgt. in 1950. In Nov of 1950 he was the
Motor Sgt for the 3rd Bn. He retired as a SFC in
1954. If anyone remembers him please contact his
family.
Keywords: H Company, 1st Bn., 21st Infantry Regiment 1947-1950
M Company, 3rd Bn., 21st Infantry Regiment 1950
HQ Company, 3rd Bn., Motor Sgt, 21st Infantry 1950-
1954. SFC Cleo G. West (Jerry) of Flat Rock, Michigan
Entry: 82314
Subject: ELIAS M ROA TANKER KOREA
John Roa wrote on March 2, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: i am looking for information on my father Elias M Roy
Roa who was in korea from 1950 to 1953. he was a tank
commander during that time, i have some pictures of him
with the words,,Korea,1st platoon tk co 21st Gimlet
Infantry Regiment 24 inf div. one of the pictures has 8
men standing behind three m46 Patton tanks.my father
was killed in a plane crash in 1982 and he did not want
to talk about his service in Korea due to the loss of
men in his company. any help would be grateful for
places and dates.
Keywords: 1st platoon tank company, 21st infantry regiment, 24th
infantry division.
Entry: 82294
Subject: NORMAN SMITH LOOKING FOR DIXIE WINGARD
Elaine Battilana wrote on February 29, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: My Father is looking for a friend that he knew named
Dixie Wingard.
Dixie Wingard
Norm Smith is looking for an MP friend of his from
about 60-years ago in Seattle, WA. Norm only remembers
him as Dixie Wingard. Dixie is the middle person in
the left photo. Norm is on the right and he does not
remember the name of the man on the left. The right
photo is of Dixie, presumably in Basic Training. Norm
believes Dixie went to Korea.
If you are or know of Dixie Wingard, Norm would greatly
appreciate a call. Thank you.
Norman C. Smith, 4375 Sweet Owen Rd., Owenton KY 40359-
8221, Ph: 502-484-2892
Keywords: 24th Infantry Division, served in Korean War in 1952 Was
injured in leg and sent to Mercy Hospital.
Entry: 82133
Subject: KOREAN WAR VETS - GIMLETS
Ron (Mitch) Mitchell wrote on February 15, 2012
City and State: SACRAMENTO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for former Gimlets. If you served with the
21st Infantry Regiment or units attached thereto in
Japan, Korea or post war Korea contact me or visit the
Gimlet Association 21st Infanry website.
Keywords: If you served with the 21st Infantry Regiment or units
attached thereto in Japan, Korea or post war Korea
contact me or visit the Gimlet Association 21st
Infanry website.
Entry: 82027
Subject: 21ST REGIMENT H COMPANY
Dennis M. Ellison wrote on February 7, 2012
City and State: CHASE MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Anyone serve in this Company H during the first week of September,
1950? Maybe you knew Virgil. Contact me. He was my brother.
Keywords: Virgil Ellison--Pusan Parameter September, 1950
Entry: 81933
Subject: 21ST INFANTRY REGIMENT - KUMSONG, CHORWON
Hugh Carpenter wrote on February 1, 2012
City and State: TRACY CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Hugh S. Carpenter served with the 21st Infantry Regiment K.
Company in Korea from 1951 to 1952 in the area known as The Iron
Triangle. My dad has no computer, so he asked me to help him. He
recently has fallen ill and is receiving treatment at the local VA hospital.
My dad was on Hill 364 overlooking Kumsong Province on Jan. 23,
1952. Shortly thereafter my father was wounded in action from enemy
shrapnel and was E-VACed to the 25th Medical Evacuation Hospital in
Taegu Korea. I had early thought my father was sent to Japan, but this
is not the case and an error on my part. Needless to say, my father
never received his Purple Heart due to loss of chain of command, for
upon returning to the front lines his previous unit was disbanded and
he was re-assigned to the 40th Replacement Co. Division of the
California National Guard. It would be a great thrill for my father to
reconnect with any of the buddies he fought along side, some of their
names are Castanga, Spero, Esposito, Dvoreck, Everly, Bano, and Lt.
Wolfe.
Their spelling may be incorrect, for that I apologize. Any information
would be most greatly appreciated.
Keywords: 21st Regiment K. Co., 40th Replacement Co. Division, California National
Guard. Kumhwa Valley (Kimhwa), Chorwon, Kumsong Hill 364 overlooking
Kumsong Province jan. 23, 1952
Friends: Castanga, Spero or Spiro, Esposito, Dvoreck, Everly, Bando or
Bano, Lt. Wolfe
Gallagher (KIA)