Entry: 29359
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDY
Dwaine Loest wrote on November 7, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: FOND DU LAC WI
Unit: CO. L 224TH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for a buddy of Bill Jago who was in Korea in 1952 ! Mr. Jago was in L Co. and went home before PFC. Donold Parson could go home, and has not seen him since. All Mr Jago knows is that he was from IND. OR KY.and that he was in L CO. 224TH Regt.40 Div.If any one knows his were abouts please let me know!! Or write Bill at address below Willian Jago at 603 Orange Valley Ln. Lakeland FL. 33813-2652
Or PHONE Bill at 1-863644-3769
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Entry: 29072
Subject: 1ST BN, 244TH INF REGT., CO. C, 3RD PLT., 3RD SQUAD
Kieth Wm. And Taeko Dallmann wrote on October 26, 2002
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City and State: HOLYOKE MA
Unit: U. S. NAVY, YOKOSUKA, JAPAN
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Pvt. Durrell M. Balthazor, was drafted into U. S. Army, March 1952, basic training Fort Riley, Kansas. Them sent to Fort Lewis, Washington in August 1952 and shipped to either Japan for more training or direct to Korea as a replacement. He was sent to the 1st Bn. 224th Inf. Regt., Co. C. 3rd Plt, 3rd Squad as a rifleman. Durrell was KIA on 3 Nov. 1952 on Sandbag Castle at 2140 hours in the vicinity of DT 184 440 North Korea. Durrell was in a fighting hole in engagement with the enemy, withholding the enemy from his postion, when an enemy 82 MM mortar round exploded beside him, killing Durrell instantly.
Durrell was born at Bear Creek, Wisc. Drafted into USA, arrived in September 1952 either Japan or Korea. Durrell Balthazor was the 22,384 man KIA, Korea. Anyone that knew him or about him, please contact me. Thank you. God Bless and walk in peace. Kieth
Keywords: Sandbag Castle, Dt 184 440 North Korea, KIA
Entry: 28782
Subject: G CO 52-53 COOK
Gerald (Jerry) Armintrout wrote on October 11, 2002
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City and State: WARREN OH
Unit: 40TH DIVISION, 224TH INFANTRY, CO. G
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was in Korea from '52-'53 and was a cook and mess Sgt. Looking for anyone who may have been there with me.
Keywords: 40th division, 224th Infantry, Co. G
Entry: 28498
Subject: 224TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, HEAVY MORTAR CO.
Harold G. Davis wrote on September 26, 2002
City and State: WILMINGTON NC
Unit: 24 HEAVY MORTAR COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that served at this time. Would like to exchange pictures.
Keywords: Koje-do, White Horse, Sand Bag, Luke's Castle, Punch Bowl
Entry: 28353
Subject: COMPANY G 52-53
Gerald (Jerry) Armintrout wrote on September 19, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I was in Korea from 1952-53, 40th infantry, Division 224 Infantry Reg. George Co., 1st Squad, 1st Platoon at the Punch Bowl and Kamwah Valley, Hill 899. I was a cook and mess Sgt. Contact me if you were there.
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Entry: 27988
Subject: BRONZE STAR MEDAL
Denise Haley-Pavlic wrote on September 2, 2002
City and State: NORTH HUNTINGDON PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Is there any way to find out how my uncle, Robert G. Halay, earned his Bronze Star Medal? He was killed in action on 4/28/1953. Second Lieutenant Halay, O-1925800, was a member of the 224th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division.
Thanks.
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Entry: 27801
Subject:
Carl Briner wrote on August 23, 2002
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City and State: ORLANDO FL
Unit: 1ST BATALLION, COMPANY B, 224TH INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
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Entry: 27573
Subject: HQ CO. 224TH 2ND BATTALION
Thomas Ostrom wrote on August 13, 2002
Deceased
City and State: COEUR D'ALENE ID
Unit: HQ CO. 224TH INF. 2ND BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: IN 1950
Out 1952
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Entry: 27329
Subject: 224TH INF REGT REUNION
Ron Gorrell wrote on August 2, 2002
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City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO
Unit: 2ND BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: The 224th Infantry Regiment Association, 40th Infantry Division, will hold their fourth national reunion in San Antonio, Texas, 16-20 October 2002.
For complete information, contact
Ron Gorrell
2617 Scorpio Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: (719) 633-0286
e-mail: Galahadorg@Prodigy.net
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Entry: 26747
Subject: MACHINE GUNNER,KUMHWA, 1952
Bruce Denning wrote on July 5, 2002
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City and State: CRESCENT VALLEY NV
Unit: CO. B, 224TH REGT. KOREA, 1952
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Remembering 6/17/52 when Co. B attacted a Chinese outpost to take prisoners for intelligence. Typical Korean steep terrain made it easy for th e Chinese to hurt a lot of people, mostly with grenades, 2 KIA 26 WIA mostly my platoon.
Keywords: JUNE 17, 1952, Iron Triangle WIA
Entry: 26745
Subject: CO. 'A', 224TH 4OTH DIVISION
Donald H. Vincent wrote on July 5, 2002
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City and State: SALEM NH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking forward to talking to anyone that may have served with me. It's been a very long time.
I live in Florida during the winter but am staying with my daughter in NH for the summer.
Keywords: Co.A, 224th, 40th Div. SFC Don Vincent
Entry: 26742
Subject: COMPANY B, 224TH INFANTRY REGT.
Bruce Denning wrote on July 4, 2002
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City and State: CRESCENT VALLEY NV
Unit: CO. B, 224TH REGT. KOREA, 1952
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 26723
Subject: 'C'COMPANY 224TH REG 40TH DIV
Harry Don Burden wrote on July 4, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: CEDAR HILL TX
Unit: 'B'COMPANY 224TH REG 40TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I received a telephone call recently from a Vet of
this time and place. Bill Beatty,from the Dallas Tex.area.He said that he was at Sand bag Castle and would like to communicate with Vets that was there during his time there.I was in company "B" just down the hill from him but we never met.I know many Vets like myself have gotten a lot older and are not interested in the Internet,however I will list a telephone number if someone that knew him would contact.
Keywords: Sandbag Castle 1952,1953
Entry: 26629
Subject: SVC CO 1948-52
J. John (Jelle J.) Veenstra wrote on June 29, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: EMMETT ID
Unit: SV. CO. 224TH. INF . REGT. 40TH DIV.CALIF. N.G.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Japan Occupation Duty and Korea 1948 --- 1952
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Entry: 25952
Subject: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER MY FATHER - HERSHEL FORTNER?
Tina Fortner wrote on June 1, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I never knew my father and would like to know what my father was like.
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Entry: 25185
Subject: HVY MORTARS
Jerry Wasilk wrote on May 2, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: RAMSEY MN
Unit: 40TH INF. DIV. 224TH HEAVY MORTOR CO.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad was attached to the 224th Heavy Mortor Reg.
I am looking at this for him.
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Entry: 24927
Subject: CO K AUG 1950 THROUGH 1952
James Coburn wrote on April 23, 2002
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City and State: ANAHEIM CA
Unit: CO K 224TH INF REGT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Co--1st Lt Calvin C Sample (now Brg.Gen., ret)
Exec--William J. Turer
Platoon Ldr--2nd Lt RobertG.Eckhoff
Platoon Ldr--WOJG James Kinney ( yeah, they did things like that then)
Platoon Ldr--1st Lt Arthur Scalise (now Lt. Col. ret)
Fsgt--Maurice Carmichael (now deceased)
Plt Sgt 1st Plt--M/Sgt Norman Leonard
Plt Sgt 2nd Plt--M/Sgt William Coburn
Plt Sag 3rd Plt--M/Sgt Leslie Crowell (now deceased)
Plt Sgt 4th Plt--M/Sgt Ronald Kay
Supply Sgt--SFC James Palmer
Mess Sgt--SFC Bob Lattimore
Co Clerk--Sgt James Coburn
Main Man--Cpl Manny Moreno
Would appreciate hearing from any other men from the company.
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Entry: 24845
Subject: REUNION SAN ANTONIO OCT 2002
Bob Normandia wrote on April 20, 2002
City and State: SOUTHBURY CT
Unit: 2ND BATTALION MEDICAL AID STATION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: MEMBERSHIP FOR 2002 224TH RGT-RADIRR1@AOL.COM
Bob Normandia
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FOURTH RUNION SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS 2002
OCTOBER 16TH THRU OCTOBER 20TH, 2002
CONTACT;DICK DONAHUE PRES.= RichEmi5@aol.com
MIN TONAI V PRES,= tonaim@pacbell.net
RON GORRELL,FOUNDER/NEWSLETTER
Galahadorg@Prodigy.net
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Keywords: 224th Regiment ALL UNITS
Kumsong,Kumwha,Koje-Do,Satae-Ri, Punchbowl and ALL
Entry: 24789
Subject: CO. H 2ND BAT 224TH INF REG 40TH INF DIV
Willie C. Wells wrote on April 17, 2002
City and State: DANVILLE IN
Unit: H CO. MACHINE PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would like to hear from any one that was in co. H during this time. I was in the machine platoon. I remember Frank Zorasak, of Uniontown, Pa. - Also, Jerome Theiman, Tony J. Pa., McDougal, Mass., Sgt. Berin, Minn., Knolton, Calif. (Wright) next machine bunker on my right. Also Ferman Chavera of Devine,Texas. I would like to hear from anyone that was in Co. H that may remember me or any of the guys listed. would love to hear from any of you Veterans.
Keywords: Korea Dec. 1952 Nov. 1953
Entry: 24250
Subject: 40TH INF DIV 1952-1953
Harry Don Burden wrote on March 25, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: CEDAR HILL TX
Unit: CO B 224 REG 40TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for Joseph Lupyak,a friend I served with
in the states.I received a letter from him in 1952
and he was in the 3rd Infrantry Div.Just recently
I saw him on the History Channel Television,talking about the special forces that served in Vietnam. I would like to hear from him or others from the 224th 40th Div that served during this time.
Keywords: Punchbowl,Satiri Valley,Sandbag castle area
Entry: 24198
Subject:
Kenneth D. Leitzel wrote on March 24, 2002
Deceased
City and State: NEW BERLIN PA
Unit: SERVICE CO. 224TH INF. 40TH. INF. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served in the 224th Service Co., 40th Inf. during 1952-1953.
Keywords: Personal friend-Waino Kako, Kenneth Long both from the 224th Service Co., 40th Inf.
Entry: 24197
Subject:
Kenneth D. Leitzel wrote on March 24, 2002
Deceased
City and State: NEW BERLIN PA
Unit: SERVICE CO. 224TH INF. 40TH. INF. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would like to here from any one serving with me during this time frame I was a sgt in the motor pool section 2th platoon.224th. sevice co.I Will return your email. thanks KEN.
Keywords: ken leitzel and WILMA leitzel 1952 thru 1953 224th sevice co. 40th. inf. div.
Entry: 24032
Subject:
Cliff Chamblin wrote on March 17, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: GREENFIELD OH
Unit: CO. L, 224TH INF. REGTR., 40TH INF. DIV.
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Like to hear from anyone who served with Love Company.
Keywords: Was on Sand Bag Castle Oct, Nov., and Dec. 1952.
Co. L, 224th Inf. Regt. Company Commander was Lt. Charles Garbutt.
Entry: 24029
Subject: LOOKING FOR FELLOW SOLDIERS L CO
Cliff Chamblin wrote on March 17, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: GREENFIELD OH
Unit: CO. L, 224TH INF. REGTR., 40TH INF. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to hear from any of my buddies.
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Entry: 23991
Subject: I COMPANY- CAMP COOK
Thurman Nichols wrote on March 16, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: BAMBERG SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served with this company at Camp Cook and Japan
The NG men were from Orange County Calif.
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Entry: 23831
Subject: I REMEMBER KOREA!
Gene E. Miracle wrote on March 10, 2002
City and State: GARRISON KY
Unit: 224 INFANTRY HEADQUARTERS CO. 40TH DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I remember Korea. Would like to talk to the men who I have listed above. Or if possible to any one in my company.....
Keywords: George Warden and James Kapalo were personal friends to me.
Entry: 23633
Subject:
Harry Don Burden wrote on March 3, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: CEDAR HILL TX
Unit: CO B 224 INF 40TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: 50 years removes a lot from memory.
Keywords: 1952-1953 C.O.Landau Courtner
Entry: 23377
Subject: M CO
Barry Klerman wrote on February 22, 2002
City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit: 3RD BATTALION,224TH INF.REG.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to contact former unit members I served with in the M Co
Keywords: M Co member February 8, 1952 to June 28, 1952.Served in Motor Pool briefly as a mechanic and later in the Communications Section.
Entry: 22796
Subject: KENNETH CATES
Coley Cates wrote on January 31, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Looking for anyone who served with my uncle Kenneth Cates from El Dorado, AR. He was wounded 3-5-52, and returned to service after recovering. Uncle Ken died in '75 when I was 2, so I didn't get a chance to know him. I'm sure there are several vets out there who supplemented their income with Uncle Ken's money, as he was known to enjoy a good game of cards while he was over there.
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Entry: 21335
Subject: 224 TH CO. L
Dwaine Loest wrote on December 9, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: FOND DU LAC WI
Unit: 224TH CO.L
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Any that was there will remenber that day! Feb.17,52 in L Co. 224th. 3rd. BN.Ian looking for 2 guys that served with me in L Co. they are RICHARD LOVE OF KY.and LAWRENCE CLARK of MICH.If any one knows the where about of these guys let me know! DWAINE
Keywords: TAKE HILLS ? FEB.17,1952
Entry: 21281
Subject: CPL ELWOOD DUTSON
Kayle Dutson wrote on December 7, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: STOCKTON UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Elwood Dutson (Cpl) passed away on 5 Dec 01. Thanks so very much for everyone that contacted him these past couple of years. It meant a great deal to him. To C.B. and others, he found that old machine gun at the California Military Museum. Thanks for the information. God bless you all.
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Entry: 21269
Subject: HQ. CO. 2ND BN.224TH REGT.
George Pavletich wrote on December 6, 2001
City and State: LEESBURG FL
Unit: HQ.CO. 2ND BN. 224TH REGT.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was a radio operator from sept.52 to aug.53. Would like to hear from guys that I served with. Still looking for Jim Heilemann from Enid,Oklahoma -Bob Vincent and Bob McCarthy from the Boston area.
Keywords: SATERI VALLEY, PUNCHBOWL
Entry: 20964
Subject: LOOKING FOR A BUDDIE
William Walls wrote on November 25, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: PHILA PA
Unit: 224TH
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
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Entry: 20771
Subject: LOOKING FOR CO F IN 224TH INF REG 40TH DIV
Tony (Red) Leishman wrote on November 18, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: BRIGHAM CITY UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: looking for any info. on the men of CO F who was at camp cook, japan, and korea in 1951 to Nov 1952 I would like two hear from you, I think ofton about you.
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Entry: 20410
Subject: INFORMATION ON E CO./ 224 INF.
Ryan Workman wrote on November 7, 2001
City and State: APO AP
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for information about the action of E Co. 224 Inf. in Korea and dates when they deployed to Korea. My grandfather was a mortarman in E Co, but is now deceased. I am currently a sscout platoon leader in 4th Squadron, 7th Cavarly at Camp Garry Owen Korea.
Keywords: E Co. 224 Inf.,
Entry: 19892
Subject: HEAVY MORTARS
John Tilger wrote on October 11, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit: HEAVY MORTAR CO 224TH REG 40TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: like to find the following men gerald gross,john doughtry john nicley tom monson
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Entry: 19659
Subject: MESSAGE FROM DONALD GARDNER
Donald F. Gardner wrote on September 29, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: AURORA MO
Unit: 224TH 40TH INF.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Message from Don Gardner - 140 Tank Bn. Trained Camp Cooke, CA - October 1950-51 and depart Japan AOJ. Went to Korea Late December 1951 - Served 1952. Specific dates May 11, 1952 - June 10, 1952. Squd of tanks came out into Kumsong Valley short up Charlie Chink Dry creek bed - railroad cars on track past that to railroad bridge and main tracks. Incident didn't lat too long, one tank disabled mortar fire - high tailed or best order by retreat. Left big clouds of dust. I was 60m mortar man G Co 223rd - I have pictures of that whole scenario. I would be glad to make copies to send child or gradchild might like to see pop or grandpop in a real shoot'em up. Contact my daugher at her email at PaulaandPJ@aol.com or my address is 26 West Pear, Aurora, MO 65605.
Hold on the rain is coming even if we have to have a torpentater to get the rain. Bless you all.
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Entry: 18441
Subject: KENNETH CATES
Coley Cates wrote on August 3, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my uncle Kenneth Cates from El Dorado, AR. He was wounded 3-5-52, and returned to service after recovering. Uncle Ken died in '75 when I was 2, so I didn't get a chance to know him. I'm sure there are several vets out there who supplemented their income with Uncle Ken's money, as he was known to enjoy a good game of cards while he was over there.
Keywords: 224th Inf Regt-40th Inf Div
Entry: 17826
Subject: M CO 6/52-6/53
Charles Carl Smith wrote on July 7, 2001
City and State: ARLINGTON TX
Unit: CO M, 224 INFANTRY, 40TH DIV.1952-1953
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: LOOKING OF FORMER VETERANS ATTACHED TO THIS UNIT OR WAS IN THIS UNTIL WHEN I WAS THERE.
Keywords:
COMPANY "M" ,224 INFANTRY REGT., 40TH DIV. JUNE 1952-JULY 8,1953
Entry: 17485
Subject: H CO. 224TH 40TH DIV.
Kenneth (Ken) McDonald wrote on June 21, 2001
City and State: KASSON MN
Unit: H CO. 224TH 40TH. DIV.
Service or Relationship: .........
Comments: FRANK ZORAZAK PA.
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Entry: 17298
Subject: 12/51-12/52 AID MAN
Robert Thornton wrote on June 13, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: NORTH EASTON MA
Unit: 224TH REGIMENT MEDICAL COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was known as "THE NEW MAN" because in basic training the cap was too large and it slipped down to my ears.
Keywords: I was in Korea from 12/28/1951 to 12/01/1952 in the 40th Division, attached to the 224th Regiment Medical Company. I was an aid man and communication chief on the front line.
Entry: 16117
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON 224
Cari Flaggs wrote on April 24, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: BRIDGEVILLE PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any information about Boydell Hoffman AKA Dell. He was my grandfather. I don't know the company he was in, but am in the process of having his Army medals mounted and have a infintry pin with the numbers "224" on it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I do know that he served during the Korean War and was injured in the line of duty. Both of my grandparents are deceased, so family information is not available. Thank you.
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Entry: 15402
Subject: 224TH RGT 40TH DIVISION CO. K
Danielle Nadel wrote on March 11, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Anyone who served with Stan from 10/52 - 1/53 and has information please e-mail. Thank you
Keywords: PFc 1st Class BAR Stanley Nadel 224th Rgt, 40th Division k Co. Served in the Punch bowl, and in the areas of Sandbag Castle and Heartbreak Ridge. WIA 1/53
Entry: 14531
Subject:
Billy G. (Bill) Wright wrote on January 23, 2001
City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL
Unit: 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 224TH INF. REG'T., COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 224TH INF. REG'T., COMPANY
Keywords: Co. H, 224th Inf. Regt., 40th Infantry Div. Feb. 1952--Nov. 1952
Entry: 14450
Subject: L CO, 3RD BN
Tanya Peimbert wrote on January 20, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: My father is a Korean War Veteran. He was a Sgt. he said, in the "2nd Mortar Squad of the weapons platoon of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 224th
Infantry Regiment, 40th division." I really don't know what all of that means, but I tried to memorize it out of respect for my father's
service. I wonder if someone might recognize the name of my dad.
His name is Dairl Boyd.
Even if you don't know him, still- thank you for your time and service. God bless.
Keywords: 2nd Mortar Squad weapons Platoon Sgt Dairl Boyd
Entry: 13862
Subject: LOOKING FOR M-SGT CLAYTON ADAMS
Harold G. Davis wrote on December 26, 2000
City and State: WILMINGTON NC
Unit: 224TH HVY MORTAR CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Sgt. Clayton Adams was First Sgt of Hvy. Mortar Co,224th RE. 1952-53. He served in Koje-do, Sandbag and the Punch Bowl. His home was in Phenix City, Al. After Korea he served a tour in Germany.
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Entry: 13758
Subject: AID MAN 1951-52 F AND H CO'S
Hugh (Hubert) Dame wrote on December 21, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: CAMINO CA
Unit: 40TH INF. DIV, 2ND OF THE 224TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: 40TH INF. DIV, 2ND OF THE 224TH RCT
Keywords: Was in Japan/Korea 4/1951-10/1952 Company Aid man with both Fox and Howe companies. Purple Heart
Entry: 13560
Subject: LOOKING FOR PAUL TANAKA
Peter Arone wrote on December 10, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: WATERTOWN MA
Unit: 224TH REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Anyone, with information about Paul kindly reply.
Keywords: Kumwa Valley, SFC, Cook
Entry: 13434
Subject: THE FIRE BALL
Robert Ericson wrote on December 3, 2000
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am excerpting the following from "The Fire Ball" newspaper, dated Feb. 12, 1953 (Editors error, or maybe a sign of protest)
THE FIRE BALL
Higher, Higher, ball of fire,
Upward, upward, our direction,
Flaring, flaming, bursting glory
Ever upward to perfection.
Watch! The fire ball, best of all,
Listen! Hear the heavens cheer,
Wait the whole world sits in wonder-
Let them know that we are here.
Charles W. Mayer
Hqs. 224th Regt.
Anyone remember him, or is Charles out there?
Keywords: 160th div. Medical Co.
Entry: 13379
Subject: FINDING LT. PIERCE MAY 52 E|F CO
Jack Zuker wrote on November 30, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: MACON GA
Unit: 224TH INFANTRY, 40TH DIVISION, COS. E,F,G,H.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I have been trying to locate a 1st Lt. Pierce who went to 224th Inf. with me in May, 1952. He was assigned as PIO officer in 40th Division Hdq. He was aveteran of WWII. He had been a Army Ranger who climbed the Cherbourg Cliff and received a battlefield commission. Not sure of his first name or his state of orgin. If you have any in formation about him please E-mail. Thanks!
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